PRELIMINARY USER MANUAL
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1. CIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY Some countries districts or states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of relief special incidental consequential or indirect damages or the limitation of liability to specified amounts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you Exclusive Remedy TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW KRAMER ELECTRONICS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IF KRAMER ELECTRONICS CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM OR EXCLUDE IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER APPLICABLE LAW THEN ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES COVERING THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY TO THIS PRODUCT AS PROVIDED UNDER APPICABLE LAW IF ANY PRODUCT TO WHICH THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES IS A CONSUMER PRODUCT UNDER THE MAGNUSON MOSS WARRANTY ACT 15 U S C A 82301 ET SEQ OR OTHER APPICABLE LAW THE FOREGOING DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL NOT APPLY TO YOU AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR THE PARTICULAR PURPOSE2. KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD PRELIMINARY USER MANUAL MODEL PA 150 7OV 1 OOV SOW Power Amplifier P N 2900 300406 Rev 1 PA 150 50W Power Amplifier Quick Start Guide This guide helps you install and use your product for the first time For more detailed information go to http www kramerav com manual PA 150 to download the latest manual or scan the QR code on the left Step 1 Check what s in the box 2 PA 150 50W Power Amplifier A 4 Rubber feet g7 2 1 Power adapter wi 1 Quick Start sheet MA Rack ears Step 2 Install the PA 150 Attach the rubber feet and place on a table or mount the PA 150 in a rack using the rack ears supplied Step 3 Connect the input and output 100V COM 70V G ON SIGNAL CLIP LL o o o POWER SPEAKER OUT Step 4 Connect the power Connect the power adapter to the PA 150 and plug it into the mains electricity ff Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Achieving the Best Performance 2 2 Safety Instructions 2 3 Recycling Kramer Products 3 Overview 4 Defining the PA 150 50W Power Amplifier 5 Connecting the PA 150 5 1 Connecting the PA 150 5 2 Wiring the Inputs 5 3 Connecting Speakers 5 4 Connecting the Remote Volume Control 6 Operating the PA 150 6 1 Indicators 7 Troubleshooting 8 Technical Specifications Figures Figure 1 PA 150 50W Power Amplifier Rear Panel Figure 2 Connecting the PA 150 50W Power Amplifier Fig
3. PA 150 as illustrated in the example in Figure 2 1 Connect a balanced audio source for example a PC to the INPUT 3 pin terminal block 2 Connect the speaker s to the SPEAKER OUT 3 pin terminal block see Section 5 3 3 Connect a remote volume control for example the W LM to the Remote 4 pin terminal block pins V LEVEL and GND 4 Connect a remote momentary mute switch to the Remote 4 pin terminal block pins Mute and GND 5 Connect the power adapter to the PA 150 and plug the power adapter into the mains power supply Wiring the Inputs Your PA 150 is provided with a 3 pin terminal block for its input connection This connector can accept either a balanced or an unbalanced signal however some modifications must be made for an unbalanced connection Wiring Balanced Inputs When using a balanced input source and connector you must ensure that the hot cold and ground pins of the connector are matched up to the and ground pins of the PA 150 terminal block connector respectively The following diagrams illustrate how to connect standard XLR and TRS connectors Input Connector 3 Female XLR IT Figure 3 Connecting a Balanced XLR Input 5 2 2 Input Connector MaleTRS Mas A Ss yp Ter i Shield Connector enlarged to show detail Figure 4 Connecting a Balanced 6 5mm Phone Jack Wiring Unbalanced Inputs When using an unbalanced
4. SHALL APPLY AS PROVIDED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW Other Conditions This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country or state to state This limited warranty is void if i the label bearing the serial number of this product has been removed or defaced ii the product is not distributed by Kramer Electronics or iii this product is not purchased from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller If you are unsure whether a reseller is an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller please visit our Web site at www kramerelectronics com or contact a Kramer Electronics office from the list at the end of this document Your rights under this limited warranty are not diminished if you do not complete and return the product registration form or complete and submit the online product registration form Kramer Electronics thanks you for purchasing a Kramer Electronics product We hope it will give you years of satisfaction For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your guestions comments and feedback Web site www kramerelectronics com KRAMER E mail info kramerel com SAFETY WARNING T Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing 2900 300406 Rev 1 P N
5. ayer see Section 5 2 1 2 A Turn clockwise to increase the amplitude of the input signal turn LEVEL Trimmer anticlockwise to decrease the level 3 REMOTE 4 pin Terminal Connect to the remote 10v volume control for example the Block W LM and mute switch see Section 5 4 4 ONLED Lights blur when the device receives power 5 SIGNAL LED Lights green when there is an input signal present 6 CLIP LED Lights red when the signal clips on the output 7 POWER 2 pin Terminal Connect to the power supply provided see Section 5 4 Block 8 SPEAKER 3 pin Terminal Connect to either the 100V speaker chain or to the 70V speaker Block chain see Section 5 3 Note Only one of the outputs can be used at a time PA 150 Defining the PA 150 50W Power Amplifier EI 5 Connecting the PA 150 This chapter comprises the following sections e Connecting the PA 150 see Section 5 1 e Wiring the inputs see Section 5 2 e Connecting speakers see Section 5 3 e Connecting the Remote Volume Control see Section 5 4 5 1 Connecting the PA 150 Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your PA 150 After connecting your PA 150 connect its power and then switch on the power to each device 10K Controls LL BDNE 1 4 S de Ceiling Local Computer Speaker Array Figure 2 Connecting the PA 150 50W Power Amplifier EH PA 150 Connecting the PA 150 5 2 5 2 1 Connecting the PA 150 To connect the
6. following typical applications e Boardrooms e Classrooms e Hospitality e Transportation e Retail e Entertainment e Houses of worship A 150 Introduction 2 Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual Go to http www kramerav com downloads PA 150 to check for up to date user manuals application programs and to check if firmware upgrades are available where appropriate 2 1 Achieving the Best Performance To achieve the best performance e Use only good quality connection cables we recommend Kramer high performance high resolution cables to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables e Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils e Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality e Position your Kramer PA 150 away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust This equipment is to be used only inside a building It may only be connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building 2 2 Safety Instructions Caution There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit Warning Use only the Kramer Electronics power supply that is provided with the unit Wa
7. heck all cables for damage or loose connections and reduce the gain on the input signal at the mixer or preamp level Replace the cables and speakers temporarily to see if this resolves the problem PA 150 Troubleshootinc 8 Technical Specifications INPUTS OUTPUTS POWER OUTPUT FREGUENCY RESPONSE POWER BANDWIDTH THD N SIGNAL to NOISE RATIO REMOTE VOLUME CONTROL INPUT IMPEDANCE 20kO 10kO Balance Unbalanced INPUT SENSITIVITY 0 5V 3dBV INDICATOR LEDs On Signal Clip STANDARD VOLTAGE GAIN 150X 43dB 70V STORAGE TEMPERATURE ENCLOSURE TYPE PLENUM RATING DIMENSIONS WEIGHT SHIPPING WEIGHT 1 06kg 2 341bs approx INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Power supply 48V DC POWER CONSUMPTION 48V DC 1 3A OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Specifications are subject to change without notice at http www kramerelectronics com 0 Technical Specifications 1 LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty obligations of Kramer Electronics for this product are limited to the terms set forth below Whatis Covered This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product What is Not Covered This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from any alteration modification improper or unreasonable use or maintenance misuse abuse accident neglect exposure to excess moisture fire improper packing and shipping such clai
8. input source a jumper must be added between the negative and ground terminals The unbalanced source is connected to the positive and ground terminals Note A jumper is required for connecting an unbalanced input Input Connector Graund Male RCA A jumper has been added between the d e negative terminals and ground Figure 5 Connecting an unbalanced RCA Input Input Connector Male TS A jumper has been added between the negative terminals and ground Figure 6 Connecting an unbalanced 6 5mm Phone Jack PA 150 Connecting the PA 150 5 3 Connecting Speakers You can connect one or more 70V or 100V speakers to the PA 150 The following table details the cable reguirements for connecting the PA 150 to speakers Distance ft Wire Gauge AWG Up to 500 22 500 to 1000 20 Over 1000 18 Note Only one of the outputs can be used at a time When connecting more than one speaker they must be connected in parallel as shown in Figure 7 100V speakers and Figure 8 70V speakers 70V COM 100V 70V COM 100V 100V Speaker 100V Speakers Figure 7 Connecting One or Multiple Speakers to the PA 150 100V PA 150 Connecting the PA 150 EH 70V COM 100V 70V COM 100V 70V Speaker 70V Speakers Figure 8 Connecting One or Multiple Speakers to the PA 150 70V 5 4 Connecting the Remote Volume Control The following diagram illustra
9. ll deem necessary to satisfy a proper claim under this limited warranty 1 Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time free of any charge for the necessary parts and labor to complete the repair and restore this product to its proper operating condition Kramer Electronics will also pay the shipping costs necessary to return this product once the repair is complete 2 Replace this product with a direct replacement or with a similar product deemed by Kramer Electronics to perform substantially the same function as the original product 3 Issue a refund of the original purchase price less depreciation to be determined based on the age of the product at the time remedy is sought under this limited warranty What Kramer Electronics will not do Under This Limited Warranty If this product is returned to Kramer Electronics or the authorized dealer from which it was purchased or any other party authorized to repair Kramer Electronics products this product must be insured during shipment with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by you If this product is returned uninsured you assume all risks of loss or damage during shipment Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to the removal or re installation of this product from or into any installation Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to any setting up this product any adjustment of user contro
10. ls or any programming required for a specific installation of this product Howto Obtain a Remedy underthis Limited Warranty To obtain a remedy under this limited warranty you must contact either the authorized Kramer Electronics reseller from whom you purchased this product or the Kramer Electronics office nearest you For a list of authorized Kramer Electronics resellers and or Kramer Electronics authorized service providers please visit our web site at www kramerelectronics com or contact the Kramer Electronics office nearest you In order to pursue any remedy under this limited warranty you must possess an original dated receipt as proof of purchase from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller If this product is returned under this limited warranty a return authorization number obtained from Kramer Electronics will be required You may also be directed to an authorized reseller or a person authorized by Kramer Electronics to repair the product If itis decided that this product should be returned directly to Kramer Electronics this product should be properly packed preferably in theoriginal carton for shipping Cartons not bearing a return authorization number will be refused Limitation on Liability THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF KRAMER ELECTRONICS UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW KRAMER ELECTRONICS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT SPECIAL IN
11. ms must be presented to the carrier lightning power surges or other acts of nature This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from the installation or removal of this product from any installation any unauthorized tampering with this product any repairs attempted by anyone unauthorized by Kramer Electronics to make such repairs or any other cause which does not relate directly to a defect in materials and or workmanship of this product This limited warranty does not cover cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with this product Without limiting any other exclusion herein Kramer Electronics does not warrant that the product covered hereby including without limitation the technology and or integrated circuit s included in the product will not become obsolete or that such items are or will remain compatible with any other product or technology with which the product may be used How Long Does this Coverage Last Seven years as of this printing please check our Web site for the most current and accurate warranty information Whois Covered Only the original purchaser of this product is covered under this limited warranty This limited warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers or owners of this product What Kramer Electronics will do Kramer Electronics will at its sole option provide one of the following three remedies to whatever extent it sha
12. rning Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing PA 150 Getting Started 2 3 Recycling Kramer Products The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by requiring it to be collected and recycled To comply with the WEEE Directive Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network EARN and will cover any costs of treatment recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN facility For details of Kramer s recycling arrangements in your particular country go to our recycling pages at htto www kramerelectronics com supportrecycling A 150 Getting Started Overview The Kramer PA 150 is a high performance mono audio power amplifier for balanced signals that can output 50W of audio into 70V or 100V speaker systems The PA 150 50W Power Amplifier features Output power 50 W into one channel 70V or 100V amplification Line level balanced input Input level sensitivity adjustment Remote volume and mute control 4 Defining the PA 150 50W Power Amplifier a 100V COM 70V i Ke INPUT REMOTE o POWER SPEAKER OUT Figure 1 PA 150 50W Power Amplifier Rear Panel 1 INPUT 3 pin Terminal Connect to the line level balanced stereo audio source for Block example a media pl
13. tes how to connect the W LM Remote Volume Control to the PA 150 Note The remote volume control overrides the level control on the rear of the device PA 150 W LM E Hrm m a Level NI e to O 2 L enn i R n H oc Figure 9 Connecting the Remote Volume Control EH PA 150 Connecting the PA 150 6 Operating the PA 150 6 1 Indicators The following table details the LED indicators Label Color Description SIGNAL Green There is an input signal present ON Blue The device is receiving power CLIP Red The input signal is being clipped Troubleshooting The PWR LED does not light Check that the power adapter is plugged into a functioning outlet and that the adapter is correctly connected to the PA 150 No output is heard from the speakers the CLIP LED lights Check that the level control and remote volume control are not turned down Check that the input and output connections are secure Insure that the SIG LED lights to denote a signal If there is no signal detected check the signal source and that the level controls are set high enough Amplifier overheats and or shuts down Check the CLIP LED onthe rear of the amplifier to see if the signal is overdriving the signal light flashes red freguently Overdriving the amplifier for extended periods can cause a thermal shutdown Output sound is distorted or cracking C
14. ure 3 Connecting a Balanced XLR Input Figure 4 Connecting a Balanced 6 5mm Phone Jack Figure 5 Connecting an unbalanced RCA Input Figure 6 Connecting an unbalanced 6 5mm Phone Jack Figure 7 Connecting One or Multiple Speakers to the PA 150 100V Figure 8 Connecting One or Multiple Speakers to the PA 150 70V Figure 9 Connecting the Remote Volume Control A OOSOOD GI A ONNDIN a k a ai O N OOOOOOSIO OI propan Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics Since 1981 Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unigue creative and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video audio presentation and broadcasting professional on a daily basis In recent years we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best even better Our 1 000 plus different models now appear in 14 groups that are clearly defined by function GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Matrix Switchers GROUP 3 Control Systems GROUP 4 Format Standards Converters GROUP 5 Range Extenders and Repeaters GROUP 6 Specialty AV Products GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors GROUP 9 Room Connectivity GROUP 10 Accessories and Rack Adapters and GROUP 11 Sierra Products GROUP 12 Digital Signage and GROUP 13 Audio and GROUP 14 Collaboration Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer PA 150 50W Power Amplifier which is ideal for the
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