PA10 DSP, PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP active speaker user manual
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Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information................................................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 1.3 Symbols and signal words.....
General information 1 General information This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual. Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly. Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms.
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ . 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.
General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This device is designed as a PA system. The device is designed for professional use only and is not suitable for use in households. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
Safety instructions DANGER! Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke! Never let children unattended use electrical devices. DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present.
Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐ tective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a regis‐ tered electrician. CAUTION! Possible hearing damage The device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’ of this user manual.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user. Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
Features 3 Features n Active full-range speaker with the following equipment: – PA 10 DSP (item no. 441076): 10-inch woofer, 1-inch horn – PA 12 DSP (item no. 415599): 12-inch woofer, 1 1/3-inch horn – PA 15 DSP (item no. 441079): 15-inch woofer, 1-inch horn n Built-in digital signal processor for a wide range of settings n Mounting options: – PA 10 DSP (item no. 441076): 2 × M10 mounting points, tripod flange – PA 12 DSP (item no. 415599): 5 × M10 mounting points, tripod flange – PA 15 DSP (item no.
Installation 4 Installation Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively. Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections.
Installation NOTICE! Possible property damage by magnetic fields Loudspeakers produce a static magnetic field. Therefore, maintain an appropriate distance to devices that can be adversely affected or damaged by an external magnetic field. NOTICE! Use of stands When mounting the device onto a stand, ensure that the stand is in a safe and stable position and that the weight of the device does not exceed the maximum permissible load capacity of the stand.
Installation 4.1 Tips on handling speakers We recommend you to set up the speakers in a way, that the sound signals can reach the audi‐ ence unobstructedly. It will often be helpful to mount the speakers on tripods. Thus, the sound will be evenly spread with maximum range throughout the audience area. Always use high grade cable to connect your equipment. Otherwise you won't reach max‐ imum sound quality. If you notice distortion during operation, the active speaker is overloaded.
Connections and controls 5 Connections and controls PA10 DSP, PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP 19
Connections and controls 1 [INPUTS] Balanced signal inputs, designed as XLR / ¼" jack combo sockets 2 [1], [2] One volume control for each signal input. Turn the volume control clockwise to increase the volume. Turn it counterclockwise to reduce the volume. When using the input for a line signal, turn the knob no further than to position [0]. When using the input for a microphone, you can turn the knob up to position [MAX] .
Connections and controls 6 Display In basic state, the set output volume and the input signal levels are displayed. The clip indicator in the right part of the display shows overload. In this case, reduce the input level. 7 [POWER] Main switch. Turns the device on and off. 8 IEC chassis plug with fuse holder for the power supply.
Operating 6 Operating The following table shows the setting options.
Operating SUB High Pass Filter (low cut) settings n n ‘OFF’ : Off ‘80Hz’ , ‘100Hz’ , ‘120Hz’ , ‘150Hz’ : Crossover frequency selection DELAY Signal delay settings n ‘OFF’ : Off n 0 ms … 16 ms: Delay time selection LCD DIM Automatic switch off of the display light n n ‘OFF’ : Display light remains permanently on ‘ON’ : Display light turns off after 8 seconds without operation BRIGHT Setting the display light brightness in the range 0 … 10 CONTRAST Setting the display contrast in the range 0 … 10 RESET R
Technical specifications 7 Technical specifications PA 10 DSP (item no. 441076) Speaker 10-inch woofer, 1-inch horn Input connections Signal transmission 2 × XLR / ¼" jack combo sockets Playback devices with line level 1 × 3.
Technical specifications Sound pressure level (SPL), max. 126 dB max.
Technical specifications Further information Multifunctional housing No Tripod flange Yes Truss-capable No active speaker 26
Technical specifications Frequency response The following figure shows the frequency response depending on the setting in menu item ‘MODE’ : n n n n A: ‘DJ’ B: ‘MUSIC’ C: ‘LIVE’ D: ‘SPEECH’ PA10 DSP, PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP 27
Technical specifications The following figure shows the frequency response depending on the setting in menu item ‘LOCATION’ : n A: ‘NORMAL’ n B: ‘MONITOR’ active speaker 28
Technical specifications PA 12 DSP (item no. 415599) Speaker 1 × 12-inch woofer, 1 × 1 1/3-inch horn Input connections Signal transmission 2 × XLR / ¼" jack combo sockets Playback devices with line level 1 × 3.
Technical specifications Dispersion angle (H × V) 90° × 60° Power consumption 260 W + 40 W Operating supply voltage 100 – 240 V Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 4 A, 250 V, slow-blow Dimensions (W × H × D) 390 mm × 630 mm × 360 mm Weight 17 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing Further information Multifunctional housing No Tripod flange Yes Truss-capable No active speaker 30 50/60 Hz
Technical specifications Frequency response The following figure shows the frequency response depending on the setting in menu item ‘MODE’ : n n n n A: ‘DJ’ B: ‘MUSIC’ C: ‘LIVE’ D: ‘SPEECH’ PA10 DSP, PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP 31
Technical specifications The following figure shows the frequency response depending on the setting in menu item ‘LOCATION’ : n A: ‘NORMAL’ n B: ‘MONITOR’ active speaker 32
Technical specifications PA 15 DSP (item no. 441079) Speaker 15-inch woofer, 1-inch horn Input connections Signal transmission 2 × XLR / ¼" jack combo sockets Playback devices with line level 1 × 3.5 mm phone socket Voltage supply IEC chassis plug C14 Input impedance 10 kΩ Output connections Signal transmission Output power 800 W (peak) Frequency range 45 Hz … 20 kHz Crossover frequency 2,4 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio 85 dB (typical, A-weighted) Sound pressure level (SPL), max.
Technical specifications Dispersion angle (H × V) 90° × 60° Power consumption 260 W + 40 W Operating supply voltage AC 100 – 240 V 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 4 A, 250 V, slow-blow Dimensions (W × H × D) 450 mm × 710 mm × 370 mm Weight 20 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing Further information Multifunctional housing No Tripod flange Yes Truss-capable No active speaker 34
Technical specifications Frequency response The following figure shows the frequency response depending on the setting in menu item ‘MODE’ : n n n n A: ‘DJ’ B: ‘MUSIC’ C: ‘LIVE’ D: ‘SPEECH’ PA10 DSP, PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP 35
Technical specifications The following figure shows the frequency response depending on the setting in menu item ‘LOCATION’ : n A: ‘NORMAL’ n B: ‘MONITOR’ active speaker 36
Plug and connection assignment 8 Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured.
Plug and connection assignment Since the interference affects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted signals, the interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal without any noise inter‐ ference.
Plug and connection assignment XLR plug (balanced) RCA connection 1 Ground, shielding 2 Signal (in phase, +) 3 Signal (out of phase, –) 4 Shielding on plug housing (option) Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of an RCA plug.
Protecting the environment 9 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
Notes PA10 DSP, PA12 DSP, PA15 DSP 41
Notes active speaker 42
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