thomann The box PA 12 DSP User Manual

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  • Page 1 PA12 DSP active speaker user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 01.12.2017, ID: 415599...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 4 Safety instructions............................. 7 Features............................... 12 Installation..............................13 4.1 Tips on handling speakers......................15 Connections and controls........................16 Operating..............................19 Technical specifications........................21 Plug and connection assignment....................26 Protecting the environment......................29 PA12 DSP...
  • Page 4: General Notes

    General notes General notes This user manual contains important information on 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, include the manual for the next owner.
  • Page 5 General notes 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.
  • Page 6 General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. active speaker...
  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used in a sound reinforcement system. This device is designed for professional and not household use. 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.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 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. NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture.
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12: Features

    Features Features Active speaker box with 12" woofer and 34 mm tweeter Built-in digital signal processor for a wide range of settings Mounting options: 5 M10 rigging points, tripod flange active speaker...
  • Page 13: Installation

    Installation Installation Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15: 4.1 Tips On Handling Speakers

    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.
  • Page 16: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls active speaker...
  • Page 17 Connections and controls 1 [INPUTS] Balanced XLR / ¼-inch combo sockets for signal inputs. 2 [1], [2] One volume control for each signal input. Turn the volume control clockwise to increase the volume. Turn it counter- clockwise to reduce the volume. When using the input for a line signal, turn the knob no further than to position [LINE].
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19: Operating

    Operating Operating The following table shows the setting options. MODE Selecting an EQ preset: ‘DJ’ ‘MUSIC’ ‘LIVE’ ‘SPEECH’ LOCATION Selecting a location preset: ‘NORMAL’ : Standard ‘MONITOR’ : Operation as stage monitor with feedback reduction HIGH EQ Raising / lowering the high EQ frequencies in a range –12 dB … +12 dB MID EQ Raising / lowering the mid EQ frequencies in a range –12 dB …...
  • Page 20 Operating SUB High Pass Filter (low cut) settings ‘OFF’ : Off ‘80Hz’ , ‘100Hz’ , ‘120Hz’ , ‘150Hz’ : Crossover frequency selection DELAY Signal delay settings ‘OFF’ : Off 0 ms … 16 ms: Delay time selection LCD DIM Automatic switch off of the display light ‘OFF’...
  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications System Active speaker box with built-in crossover and DSP Speakers 1 × 12" woofer, 1 × 34 mm tweeter Output power 800 W (peak) Sound pressure level 128 dB max. Frequency range 50 Hz … 20 kHz Dispersion angle 90°...
  • Page 22 Technical specifications Frequency response The following figure shows the frequency response depending on the setting in menu item ‘MODE’ : A: ‘DJ’ B: ‘MUSIC’ C: ‘LIVE’ D: ‘SPEECH’ active speaker...
  • Page 23 Technical specifications PA12 DSP...
  • Page 24 Technical specifications The following figure shows the frequency response depending on the setting in menu item ‘LOCATION’ : A: ‘NORMAL’ B: ‘MONITOR’ active speaker...
  • Page 25 Technical specifications PA12 DSP...
  • Page 26: Plug And Connection Assignment

    Plug and connection assignment 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. Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short circuit or ‘just’...
  • Page 27 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. 1/4" TRS phone plug (mono, bal- anced) Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Ground...
  • Page 28 Plug and connection assignment RCA connection Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of an RCA plug. Signal Ground, shielding active speaker...
  • Page 29: Protecting The Environment

    Protecting the environment 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.
  • Page 30 Notes active speaker...
  • Page 32 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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