Owners Manual - All Pro Sound
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1. 3 3 Direct connection 4 Installation 5 Specifications 6 Warranty ee of a stereo signal source 1 Introduction Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the EUROLIVE B212A B215A This active and extremely compact loudspeaker has been designed specifically for those applications in which space is a problem The compact dimensions and the low weight despite the high performance power amp as well as the option to mount the loudspeaker on a wall give this product maximum flexibility The input section accepts both line level or microphone level sources Additionally the loudspeaker has a 2 band equalizer for accurate high and low frequency control All of these features make this loudspeaker a high quality and highly reliable companion on the road 1 1 Before you get started 1 1 1 Shipment Your product was carefully packed at the factory to ensure safe transport Nevertheless if the box is damaged inspect the unit immediately for signs of damage I amp If the unit is damaged please do NOT return it to us but notify your dealer and the shipping company im mediately otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be granted R Always use the original box to prevent damage during storage or transport g Make sure that children cannot play unsupervised with the unit or its packaging I Please2. Low frequency range RMS 1 THD Peak power High frequency range RMS 1 THD Peak power Input 200W 8Q 320W 8Q 50W 8Q EW 8Q XLR connector servo balanced Sensitivity Input impedance Ya TRS jack servo balanced Sensitivity Input impedance Link output XLR connector Loudspeaker system data B212A Frequency range Crossover frequency Maximum sound pressure level LIMITER Dynamic Equalizer B215A Frequency range Crossover frequency Maximum sound pressure level LIMITER Dynamic Equalizer Equalizer HIGH LOW Power supply Power consumption Mains voltage Fuse 100 120 V 50 60 Hz 220 230 V 50 60 Hz Mains connector Physical weight B212A Dimensions H x W x D Weight B215A Dimensions H x W x D Weight 40 dBu to 4 dBu 20 kQ 40 dBu to 4 dBu 20 kQ 65 Hz to 20 kHz 2 4 kHz 12 dB 125 dB 1m optical Processor controlled 55 Hz to 20 kHz 1 9 kHz 12 dB 126 dB 1m optical Processor controlled 12 kHz 15 dB 80 Hz 15 dB max 400 W T 5 0A H250 V T 2 5A H250 V Standard IEC receptacle approx 21 7 x 13 6 x 10 6 approx 550 mm x 345 mm x 270 mm approx 32 9 Ibs approx 14 9 kg approx 27 2 x 17 3 x 13 2 approx 690 mm x 440 mm x 335 mm approx 43 Ibs approx 19 5 kg BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards As a result of these efforts modifications may be made from time to time to e
3. linking of additional speaker systems Versatile trapezoidal enclosure design allows different positioning Stand mounting with 35 mm pole socket Tilts on its side for use as a floor monitor Ergonomically shaped handles for easy carrying and setup High quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany EUROLIVE B212A B215A Foreword Dear Customer welcome to the team of EUROLIVE users and thank you very much for expressing your confi dence in us by purchasing these PA loudspeakers Writing this foreword for you gives me great plea sure because it repre sents the culmination of many months of hard work delivered by our engineer ing team to achieve a very ambitious goal to develop an outstanding PA system that offers a maximum in flexibility and performance through its impressive sound character and out standing features The task of designing our new B212A B215A certainly meant a great deal of responsibility which we assumed by focusing on you the discerning user and musician Meeting your expectations also meant a lot of work and night shifts But it was fun too Developing a product usually brings a lot of people together and what a great feeling it is when all who participated in such a project can be proud of what they ve achieved It is our philosophy to share our enjoyment with you because you are the most important member of t
4. B212A B215A EUROLIVE www behringer com User Manual BEHRINGER JUST LISTEN EUROLIVE B212A B215A Important Safety Instructions 14 bale RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure voltage that may be sufficient to constitute 16 a risk of shock h This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to the 15 operating and maintenance instructions in the accom f This symbol wherever itappears alerts you to important panying literature Please read the manual Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the top cover orthe rear section No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel Caution gt Toreduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Caution I These service instructions are for use by qualified ser vice personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use t
5. ER product malfunction it is our intention to have it repaired as quickly as possible To arrange for warranty service please contact the BEHRINGER retailer from whom the EUROLIVE B212A B215A equipment was purchased Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity you may directly contact one of our subsidiaries Corresponding contact information is included in the original equipment packaging Global Contact Information European Contact Information Should your country not be listed please contact the distributor nearest you A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website http www behringer com Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently Thank you for your cooperation 2 Control elements and connections INPUT Le LINK OUTPUT 15 15 EQUALIZER CE o PIN 1 GROUND PIN 2 SIGNAL PIN 3 SIGNAL _ GN11999 ig 2 1 Control elements and connections B212A and B215A Fig Use this 1 4 stereo jack to connect a signal source that has 1 4 output Use this XLR connector to connect a signal source that has XLR output I Always use either the XLR or the 1 4 jack input and use the LEVEL control 4 to adapt the input sensitivity Never use both inputs at the same time The LINK OUTPUT is directly connected to the inputs of the B212A B215A and carri
6. INK OUTPUT connector For larger rooms you can connect several B212A B215A speakers using the LINK OUTPUT connector see fig 3 1 3 3 Direct connection of a stereo signal source When you use two B212A B215A loudspeakers you can directly connect one stereo signal source for example a CD player In this case each of the speakers is connected to 1 signal source output If necessary use the appropriate adaptor 6 Application examples 4 Installation Both audio inputs ofthe BEHRINGER B212A B215A and the LINK OUTPUT connector are fully balanced To maximize interference compensation try to establish balanced connections to other equipment whenever possible Balanced 1 4 TRS connector sleeve tip strain relief clamp ground shield hot ve sleeve R ring ring cold ve j famm ua a For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug Fig 4 1 74 TRS connector Balanced use with XLR connectors input output 1 ground shield 2 hot ve 3 cold ve For unbalanced use pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged Fig 4 2 XLR connectors Is Make sure that only competent people install your B212A B215A They must be sufficiently earthed during and after the installation process Otherwise electro static discharges may negatively affect the operating characteristics of your equipment EUROLIVE B212A B215A 5 Specifications Output power
7. ace the product by providing a new or reconditioned product or repair the product using suitable new or recon ditioned parts In the case that other parts are used which constitute an improvement BEHRINGER may at its discretion charge the customer for the additional cost of these parts In case BEHRINGER decides to replace the product this warranty shall apply to the replacement product for the remaining initial warranty period i e one year from the date of purchase of the initial product 2 If the warranty claim proves to be justified the product will be returned to the user freight prepaid 3 Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded 4 Return authorization number 1 To obtain warranty service the buyer or his authorized dealer must call BEHRINGER during normal business hours BEFORE returning the product All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem The buyer or his authorized dealer will receive a return authorization number 2 Subsequently the product must be returned in its original shipping carton together with the return authorization number The return shipment address will be indicated by BEHRINGER 3 Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted 5 Warranty regulations 1 Warranty services will be furnished only if the product is accompanied by a copy of the original retail dealer s invoice Any product deemed eligible for repair or replace
8. ensure proper disposal of all packing materials 1 1 2 Initial operation Ensure adequate air supply and to avoid overheating do not place the unit near radiators etc 13 Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the correct rating Please refer to the Specifications section for the applicable rating For connection to the mains use the enclosed power cord with cold connector which complies with the relevant safety regulations Is Please make sure that all devices are properly grounded For your own safety never remove or disable the ground conductors from the devices or on the power cords The unit must always be connected to the mains outlet with a protective grounding connection Caution I amp This loudspeaker is capable of producing extreme vol umes Please keep in mind that high sound pressures do not only temporarily damage your sense of hearing but can also cause permanent hearing damage Be careful to select a suitable volume at all times Important notes concerning installation Is The sound quality may diminish within the range of pow erful broadcasting stations and high frequency sources Increase the distance between the transmitter and the device and use shielded cables for all connections 1 1 3 Online Registration Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting http www behringer com and read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully Should your BEHRING
9. erein is correct at the time of printing All trademarks except BEHRINGER the BEHRINGER logo JUST LISTEN and EUROLIVE mentioned belong to their respective owners and such use neither constitutes a claim of the trademarks by BEHRINGER nor affiliation of the trademark owners with BEHRINGER BEHRINGER accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description photograph or statement contained herein Colors and specifications may vary slightly from product Our products are sold through authorized dealers only Distributors and dealers are not agents of BEHRINGER and have absolutely no authority to bind BEHRINGER by any express or implied undertaking or representation This manual is copyrighted No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording of any kind for any purpose without the express written permission of BEHRINGER International GmbH ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2008 BEHRINGER International GmbH Hanns Martin Schleyer Str 36 38 47877 Willich Muenchheide Il Germany Tel 49 2154 9206 0 Fax 49 2154 9206 4903 Warranty
10. es the input signal with no processing applied In this way you can route the signal to the input of another device for example a second B212A B215A To set the volume of the LINE or MIC signal use the LEVEL control The left half of the control range is for attenuating the LINE signal The right half is for raising the level of the MIC signal The CLIP LED lights up when signal distortion occurs Reduce the volume with the LEVEL control until the CLIP LED does not light up any more or occasionally lights up at signal peaks 13 We would like to draw your attention to the fact that ex tremely loud sound levels may damage your hearing as well as your headphones loudspeakers Turn the LEVEL control fully to the left before you switch on the unit Be careful to select a suitable volume at all times The HIGH control adjusts the high frequency range Ne Use the LOW control to raise the level of the low frequency range The PWR LED lights up when the loudspeaker is put into operation Control elements and connections 5 EUROLIVE B212A B215A 2 WAY 400 WATT POWERED LOUDSPEAKER WITH INTEGRATED SOUND PROCESSOR CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY BEHRINGER GERMANY MADE IN CHINA SERIAL NUMBER DATE CODE Fig 2 2 Control elements and connections B212A and B215A 9 You can replace fuses at the FUSE SWITCH of the B212A B215A Always replace fuses with the same type Please follow the inst
11. he BEHRINGER team With your highly competent suggestions for new products you ve made a significant contribution to shaping our company and making it successful In return we guarantee you uncompromising quality as well as excellent technical and audio properties at an extremely reasonable price All of this will enable you to give free rein to your creativity without being hampered by budget constraints We are often asked how we manage to produce such high quality devices at such unbelievably low prices The answer is quite simple it s you our customers Many satisfied customers mean large sales volumes enabling us to get better purchasing terms for components etc Isn t it only fair to pass this benefit on to you Because we know that your success is our success too would like to thank all of you who have made the B212A B215A possible You have all made your own personal contributions from the developers to the many other employees at this company and to you the BEHRINGER user My friends it s been worth the effort Thank you very much L p Uli Behringer Table of contents 1 Introduction 1 1 Before you get started isisisi 1 1 1 Shipment 11 2 Initial operatio u a tens 1 1 3 Online Registration 2 Control elements and 3 Application examples connections nunseenennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 3 1 USingia mixing CoNSole une 3 2 Using several B212A B215A loudspeakers
12. his apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in ac cordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Place the power cord so that it is protected from being walked on and sharp edges Be sure that the power cord is protected particularly at plugs convenience recep tacles and the point where it exits from the apparatus 11 The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection 12 Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable 13 Use only attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the appa ratus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Un
13. ment under the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced 2 If the product needs to be modified or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level in any country which is not the country for which the product was originally devel oped and manufactured this modification adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship The warranty does not cover any such modification adaptation irrespective of whether it was carried out properly or not Under the terms of this warranty BEHRINGER shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modification adaptation 3 Free inspections and maintenance repair work are expressly excluded from this warranty in particular if caused by improper handling of the product by the user This also applies to defects caused by normal wear and tear in particular of faders crossfaders potentiometers keys buttons tubes guitar strings illuminants and similar parts 4 Damage defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this warranty A improper handling neglect or failure to operate the unit in compli ance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals A connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used A damage defects caused by force majeure or any other co
14. ndition that is beyond the control of BEHRINGER 5 Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel user included will void the warranty 6 If an inspection of the product by BEHRINGER shows that the defect in question is not covered by the warranty 7 Products which do not meet the terms of this warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer s expense BEHRINGER will inform the buyer of any such circumstance If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notification BEHRINGER will return the unit Costs for freight and packing will be invoiced separately C O D When the buyer has sent in a written repair order such costs will also be invoiced separately 6 Warranty transferability This warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer customer of retail dealer and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product No other person retail dealer etc shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of BEHRINGER 7 Claim for damages Failure of BEHRINGER to provide proper warranty service shall not entitle the buyer to claim consequential damages In no event shall the liability of BEHRINGER exceed the invoiced value of the product Customers in the European Union please contact BEHRINGER Germany Support for further details Technical specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice The information contained h
15. plug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been dam aged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped WARNING THIS EQUIPMENT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS IN EXCESS OF 90 dB WHICH MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE EUROLIVE B212A B215A EUROLIVE Processor Controlled 400 Watt 2 Way PA Speaker System with 12 15 Woofer and 1 25 Aluminum Compression Driver A gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt High power 400 Watt 2 Way PA sound reinforcement speaker system for live and playback applications Ultra compact lightweight system delivers excellent sound even at extreme sound pressure levels Integrated sound processor for ultimate system control and speaker protection Extremely powerful 12 15 long excursion driver provides incredibly deep bass and acoustic power State of the art 1 25 aluminum diaphragm compression driver for exceptional high frequency reproduction Ultra wide dispersion large format exponential conical horn Ultra low noise Mic Line Input with Volume control and Clip LED Dedicated 2 band EQ for perfect sound adjustment Additional Line output connector allows
16. ructions given in chapter 5 Specifications The mains connection is established using a cable with an IEC mains connector This cable is delivered with the B212A B215A To avoid ground loop hum loudspeakers and mixing consoles should be connected to the same power circuit Press POWER to turn on your B212A B215A Is The POWER switch does not fully disconnect the unit from the mains To disconnect the unit from the mains pull out the main cable plug or appliance coupler When installing the product ensure the plug or appliance coupler is readily operable Unplug the power cord completely when the unit is not used for prolonged periods of time SERIAL NUMBER 3 Application examples I Turn the LEVEL control fully to the left before you switch on the unit with the POWER switch Then raise the volume to a suitable level 3 1 Using a mixing console A common way to use 2 B212A B215A loudspeakers is with a mixing console In this case connect each of the main outputs that are on the mixing console to a B212A B215A loudspeaker The B212A B215A includes XLR and 1 4 connectors To avoid interference use only XLR or 1 4 jack cables 3 2 Using several B212A B215A loudspeakers EUROLIVE B215A INPUT INPUT LINK OUTPUT LINK OUTPUT Output Left Output Right Fide iff EURORACK UB2442FX PRO Fig 3 1 Wiring several B212A B215A loudspeakers using the L
17. xisting products without prior notice Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated Specifications 7 EUROLIVE B212A B215A 6 Warranty 1 Other warranty rights and national law 1 This warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer s statutory rights pro vided by national law in particular any such rights against the seller that arise from a legally effective purchase contract 2 The warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of national warranty law 2 Online registration Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting http www behringer com and kindly read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully Registering your pur chase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently Thank you for your cooperation 3 Warranty 1 BEHRINGER BEHRINGER International GmbH including all BEHRINGER subsidiaries except BEHRINGER Japan warrants the me chanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase in accordance with the warranty regulations described below If the product shows any defects within the specified warranty period that are not excluded from this warranty as described under 5 BEHRINGER shall at its discretion either repl
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