EPA900 Manual - CCI Solutions
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1. A w N N N N EFFECT Description ED cuc Description HALL 00 09 BEN oso SMALL HALL 1 approx 1 0 reverb decay EN SHORT DELAY 1 Like a short shattering SMALL HALL 2 approx 1 25 reverb decay sono 12 short impulse s SMALL HALL 3 approx 1 5s reverb decay Ea SHORT DELAY 3 1 2 short impulse s MID HALL 1 approx 1 85 reverb decay EN MID DELAY 1 Classical Delay for up tempo music 115 125 BPM MID HALL 2 approx 2 05 reverb decay EN MID DELAY 2 Classical Delay for mid tempo music 105 115 BPM MID HALL 3 approx 2 5s reverb decay EN MID DELAY 3 Classical Delay for slow tempo music 95 105 BPM BIG HALL 1 approx 2 85 reverb decay EN LONG DELAY 1 Classical Delay for reggae tempo music 85 95 BPM BIG HALL 2 approx 3 25 reverb decay LONG DELAY 2 Classical Delay for dub tempo music 75 85 BPM BIG HALL 3 approx 4s reverb decay EN LONG DELAY 3 Extra long nearly infinite delay effect CHURCH approx 75 reverb decay EN LONG ECHO Extra long canyon echo effect ROOM 10 19 cons6oe SMALL ROOM 1 approx 0 5s reverb decay EN SOFT CHORUS 1 Unobtrusive effect SMALL ROOM 2 approx2. LEVEL Fig 3 7 Internal 24 bit multieffects unit CLIP SIG The CLIP and SIG LEDs provide information on the signal level on the effects unit e When continuously lit up the CLIP LED indicates a signal overdrive In this case the effects unit input level should be reduced through lowering of the Send level using the EFFECTS controls for the input channels e SIG LED signalizes that the effects processor is receiving a signal and is working If the LED is not lit up the input signal is too weak behringer com PROGRAM PUSH You can turn the PROGRAM control knob to select an effects preset Then press the knob to activate the selected effect EFFECTS LEVEL The EFFECTS LEVEL control is used to adjust the effects signal volume 3 8 Main Power Section The operating volume of the sound system is set via the main power section MAIN LEVEL CONTROL MAIN LEVEL CONTROL 450W 450W LEFT z RIGHT MAIN MAIN MONO 10 10 LEFT MAIN MODE RIGHT MAIN Fig 3 8 Control elements in the main power section LEFT MAIN and RIGHT MAIN The two controls are used to adjust the volume of the corresponding loudspeaker outputs MODE With the MODE switch the power amplifier section can be switched to stereo or mono mode Depending on the setting the limiter which provides overdrive protection for the system works in coupled stereo or independent mono mode Always remember
3. The serial number can be found on the back of the mixer It is needed for online registration behringer com 10 EUROPORT EPA900 User Manual 4 Applications The EPA900 can be used for simple sound tasks e g amplification of the presenter s voice playback sound or karaoke applications as well as for demanding tasks such as band amplification or stage monitor sound A typical example of use as a sound system for music with live instruments and players is given below Electric Guitar Speaker Output Lef Main 4 m5 ac 0000 BEHRINGER G GMX212 Keyboard ULTRAVOICE XM8500 e EPA900 ZER 96 CD player Fig 4 1 Sound example behringer com 11 EUROPORT EPA900 User Manual 5 Specifications Type 4x XLR electronically balanced Converter 24 bit delta sigma 4x V TRS jack electronically balanced Sampling frequency A0kHz Impedance approx 2 2 balanced Loan approx 1 1 unbalanced Display digit segment Input sensitivity 21 dBu PAD OFF Max gain 30 dB to 10 dB Type 7 band Phantom power supply 48 V TTS Signal to noise ratio 90 d
4. 0 8s reverb decay EB SOFT CHORUS 2 Unobtrusive effect with different color SMALL ROOM 3 approx 1 0s reverb decay EN WARM CHORUS 1 Analog sounding MID ROOM 1 approx 1 25 reverb decay EN WARM CHORUS 2 Analog sounding with different color MID ROOM 2 approx 1 5s reverb decay 64 PHAT CHORUS 1 Pronounced chorus effect MID ROOM 3 approx 1 8s reverb decay EN PHAT CHORUS 2 Pronounced chorus effect with different color BlG ROOM 1 approx 2 05 reverb decay EN CLASSIC FLANGER Standard flanger effect BlG ROOM 2 approx 2 25 reverb decay WARM FLANGER More analog touch BIG ROOM 3 approx 2 5s reverb decay EN DEEP FLANGER Deep modulation impression CHAPEL approx 3s reverb decay EN HEAVY FLANGER Extremely pronounced effect PLATE 20 29 rraseencno SHORT PLATE approx 1 05 reverb decay CLASSIC PHASER Standard phaser effect MID PLATE approx 1 55 reverb decay WARM PHASER More analog touch LONG PLATE approx 2 25 reverb decay DEEP PHASER Deep modulation impression VOCAL PLATE approx 1 25 reverb decay HEAVY PHASER Extreme strong effect DRUMS PLATE approx 1 05 reverb decay PITCH SHIFT DETUNE 2 3 times detune for a wider solo voice sound GOLD PLATE 1 approx 1 25 reverb decay PITCH SHIFT 3 Minor third added voice GOLD PLATE 2 approx 2 05 reverb decay PITCH SHIFT 4 Major third added voice SHORT SPRING approx 1 05 reverb decay PITCH SHIFT 7 Quint above added voice MID SPRING approx 2 05 reverb decay PITCH SHIFT 5 Fourth down added voice LONG SP
5. EN DELAY FLANGER 1 Short delay soft flanger MID AMBIENCE Medium short EN DELAY FLANGER 2 Medium long delay deep flanger LIVE AMBIENCE Medium short EN DELAY PHASER 1 Short delay soft phaser BIG AMBIENCE Medium long DELAY PHASER 2 Medium long delay deep phaser STADIUM Long EN DELAY PITCH 1 Short delay fourth down interval GHOST AMBIENCE Extra long special FX EN DELAY PITCH 2 Medium long delay 4 minor third above interval 5 2 5 2 Q 3 13 9 User Manual FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FC BEHRINGER EUROPORT EPA900 Responsible party name MUSIC Group Services USA Inc Address 18912 North Creek Parkway Suite 200 Bothell WA 98011 USA Phone Fax No Phone 1 425 672 0816 Fax 1 425 673 7647 EUROPORT EPA900 complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment do
6. W 8 EUROPORT EPA900 User Manual 3 6 Graphic equalizer The EPA900 is equipped with a 7 band graphic equalizer which enables you to adapt the sound to the room conditions and your own ideas for the sound The equalizer always processes the LEFT MAIN and RIGHT MAIN bus equally EG WITH FBG FEEDBACK DETECTION Ik 2 5k 6 3k 16k FBG PLA FBG ON Fig 3 6 Graphic equalizer section EQ ON You can activate the equalizer using the EQ ON switch FBQ ON Using the FBQ ON switch you can activate the feedback detection circuit This function only has an effect if the equalizer is active For every frequency that causes feedback the corresponding LED on a slide control lights up Lowering the displayed frequency minimizes feedback 3 7 Effects unit The EPA900 is equipped with an internal stereo effects processor which offers 100 different standard effects including reverb chorus flanger and echo as well as various multieffects It is permanently integrated into the mixer as a Send Return effect i e an adjustable signal portion can be routed to the effects unit from every input channel The selected effect is applied to the signal portions of the channels and the signals are then mixed with the direct signals via the stereo bus DIGITAL EFFECTS PROCESSOR 00 HALL 20 PLATE 10 ROOM 30 GATED l 40 AMBIENCE 70 PITCH 50 DELAY 80 MULTI1 o 10 60 CHORUS 90 MULTI2 EFFECTS
7. and specifications may vary slightly from product BEHRINGER products are sold through authorized dealers only Distributors and dealers are not agents of MUSIC Group and have absolutely no authority to bind MUSIC Group 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 Red Chip Company Ltd ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2010 Red Chip Company Ltd Trident Chambers Wickhams Cay P 0 Box 146 Road Town Tortola British Virgin Islands 1 Toobtain warranty service please contact the retailer frm whom the equipment was purchased Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity you may contact the BEHRINGER distributor for your country listed under Support at behringer com If your country is not listed please check if your problem can be dealt with by our Online Support which may also be found under Support at behringer com Alternatively please submit an online warranty claim at behringer com BEFORE returning the product All inquiries must be accompanied by a description ofthe problem and the serial number of the product After verifying the product s warranty eligibility with the original sales receipt MUSIC Group will then issue a Return Materials Authorization RM
8. to set the switch according to the given application to avoid incorrect limiter behavior 3 9 Power supply and serial number FUSE HOLDER IEC SOCKET Connection to an AC power supply is made via an IEC socket It complies with applicable safety regulations A suitable AC power cord is included Replace the fuse with a fuse of the same type B _ VOLTAGE SELECTOR POWER SOURCE 71 L FUSE VALUE s Fig 3 9 Power supply and fuse To avoid an electric shock turn off and unplug the unit before replacing the fuse 9 EUROPORT EPA900 User Manual POWER Switch Use the POWER switch to start up the unit The POWER switch should be in the Off position when you connect the unit to the AC power supply To disconnect the unit from the power supply pull out the power plug When starting up the unit ensure that the power plug is easily accessible Please note Switching the POWER switch off does not completely disconnect the unit from the power supply For this reason you should unplug the power cord if the unit is not going to be used for a long period of time VOLTAGE SELECTOR The VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch lets you set the correct operating voltage Before connecting the unit to the mains please check that it is set to the correct supply voltage You have to use another fuse if you set the unit to another supply voltage The correct value is specified in Chapter Specifications SERIAL NUMBER
9. 1 4 are designed as mono channels and are used to connect microphones or mono line level sources The connectors are balanced to ensure high interference resistance If possible you should use balanced cable connectors to profit from the advantages of this type of connection 3 1 1 Microphone Line Inputs MIC You can connect either dynamic microphones or condenser microphones to the MIC connector using XLR plugs LINE IN Via the LINE IN connector you can connect instruments e g keyboards electric guitars or other line level Sources e g CD player external mixers notebook sound card The jack accepts both balanced and unbalanced connectors v PAN PHANTOM Fig 3 1 Mono channel connectors PAD With the PAD switch you can weaken loud input signals by 20 dB Use this function if the CLIP LED is lit up and the level cannot be reduced any further using the LEVEL control PHANTOM With the PHANTOM switch you can activate the phantom power supply for all microphone channels Use the supply for condenser microphones 3 2 Stereo Channels 5 6 7 8 Channels 5 6 7 8 are designed as stereo channels and are used to connect stereo line level sources 3 2 1 Line Inputs LEFT L RIGHT R Via these connectors you can connect stereo line level sources e g keyboard CD player external mixers notebook sound card Either the cinch jacks or the 14 jacks can be used but not both at the same t
10. A number 4 EUROPORT EPA900 User Manual Subsequently the product must be returned in its original shipping carton together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by MUSIC Group Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted 8 4 Warranty Exclusions This limited warranty does not cover consumable parts including but not limited to fuses and batteries Where applicable MUSIC Group warrants the valves or meters contained in the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety 90 days from date of purchase This limited warranty does not cover the product if it has been electronically or mechanically modified in any way 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 developed and manufactured this modification adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship This limited warranty does not cover any such modification adaptation regardless of whether it was carried out properly or not Under the terms of this limited warranty MUSIC Group shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from such modification adaptation This limited warranty covers only the product hardware It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does n
11. B A weighted Type 2x 4 TS jack Channel separation 70 dB Load impedance 80 ME Type 4x14 TS jack unbalanced 4 x RCA phono jack unbalanced RMS 1 THD sine signal 802x360W 402x400W Impedance approx 20 unbalanced Peakpowe r Input sensitivity 15 dBu Max gain 20 dB Frequency response 50 Hz to 44 kHz 3 dB Signal to noise ratio 85 dB A weighted Distortion THD N 0 32 0 1W Type 1x14 TS jack unbalanced Power consumption 1 000 W See Fuse 10 A H 250 V 100 120 V 50 60 Hz Impedance approx 100 unbalanced T10AH 250 V 220 240 V 50 60 Hz a Signal to noise ratio 90 dB A weighted Tape Out Type 2x cinch jack unbalanced Impedance approx 1 Max output level 17 dBu unbalanced Channel separation gt 70 dB Type 1x14 stereo jack unbalanced Impedance approx 1 Max output level 21 dBu unbalanced BASS 15 dB 80 Hz TREBLE 15 dB 27 kHz behringer com Dimensions H x W x D approx 26 0 x 13 9 x 34 8 approx 660 x 354 x 883 mm approx 82 5 Ibs 37 5 kg Weight BEHRINGER is constantly striving to manintain the highest professional standards As a result of these efforts modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or liiustrated 12 EUROPORT EPA900 User Manual m m ao a 29 m un m
12. EUROPORT EPAS00 ULTRA COMPACT 900 WATT 8 CHANNEL PORTABLE PA WITH DIGITAL EFFECTS AND FOG FEEDBACK DETECTION e e o 0909999909 08080908090 080909990 0899980 00090 808080 0909 is i 0 mmn nean EUROPORT EPA900 Ultra Compact 900 Watt 8 Channel Portable PA System with Digital Effects and FBO Feedback Detection behringer com behringer 2 EUROPORT EPA900 User Manual ED Table of Contents Thank 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Legal Disclaimer eee eee 3 Limited Warranty eere sees eene eene nets stas ena enun 3 1 Before You Get Started ceres 5 UR fendi M 5 1 2 Initial operatiOh urere torieicotnes seen 5 1 3 Online registration eene 5 2 Installation eese eese eene eere eere 5 2 1 Setup Preparations essere tentent 5 PEU 6 3 Control Elements and Connections 6 3 1 Mono Channels 1 4 eee 6 Microphone Line Inputs sees 6 3 2 Stereo Channels 5 6 7 8 6 3 2 1 Line Inputs 3 3 Channel St
13. RING approx 2 55 reverb decay PITCH SHIFT 12 1 octave down added voice GATED REVERSE 30 39 mvuso s9 GATED REV SHORT approx 0 85 gate time EN CHORUS REVERB 1 Soft chorus medium short reverb GATED REV MID approx 1 25 gate time EN CHORUS REVERB 2 Deep chorus medium long reverb GATED REV LONG approx 2 05 gate time Eq FLANGER REVERB 1 Soft flanger medium short reverb GATED REV XXL approx 3 0s gate time EN FLANGER REVERB 2 Deep flanger medium long reverb GATED REV DRUMS 1 approx 0 85 gate time EN PHASER REVERB 1 Soft phaser medium short reverb GATED REV DRUMS 2 approx 1 25 gate time EN PHASER REVERB 2 Deep phaser medium long reverb REVERSE SHORT approx 0 85 reverb raise 86 1 Soft voice detuning medium short reverb REVERSE MID approx 1 25 reverb raise PITCH REVERB 2 Fourth above interval medium long reverb REVERSE LONG approx 2 05 reverb raise DELAY REVERB 1 Short delay medium short reverb REVERSE XXL approx 3 05 reverb raise EN DELAY REVERB 2 Medium long delay medium long reverb EARLY REFLECTIONS 40 49 EARLY REFLECTION 1 Short EN DELAY GATED REV Short delay medium long gated reverb EARLY REFLECTION 2 Medium short EN DELAY REVERSE medium short delay medium long reverse reverb EARLY REFLECTION 3 Medium long EN DELAY 4 CHORUS 1 Short delay soft chorus EARLY REFLECTION 4 Long EN DELAY CHORUS 2 Medium long delay deep chorus SHORT AMBIENCE Short
14. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged 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 15 The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection 16 Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable Limited Warranty 8 1 Warranty This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased the product from a BEHRINGER authorized dealer in the country of purchase A list of authorized dealers can be found on BEHRINGER website behringer com under Where to Buy or you can contact the BEHRINGER office closest to you MUSIC Group warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship if used under normal operating conditions for a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase see the Limited Warranty terms in 4 below unless a longer minimum warranty period is mandated by applicable local laws If the product shows any defects within the specified warranty period and that defect is not excluded under 4 MUSIC Group shall at its discretion either replace or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts In case MUSIC Gro
15. Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock Use only high quality commercially available speaker cables with 14 TS plugs pre installed All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIGUE NE PAS OUVRIR gt This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock gt This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature Please read the manual gt Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the top cover or the rear section user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel gt Caution To reduce 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 gt Caution These service instructions are for use by qualified service 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 gt Read the
16. ersion of sound 3 Usingthe supplied cables connect the loudspeakers to the rear loudspeaker outputs A Caution ONLY connect the EPA900 s loudspeakers never other equipment via the rear loudspeaker connectors Otherwise your equipment could get damaged 4 Connectinstruments microphones and additional equipment via the remaining connectors on the mixer see Chapter 4 5 Ifyou have an active subwoofer available not included connect it to the SUB OUT socket 6 Ensurethatthe two volume control knobs in the MAIN LEVEL CONTROL have been turned counterclockwise as far as possible 7 Use the IEC power cord to connect the mixer s power inlet to an AC outlet 8 Turn on the mixer 9 Make the desired settings AN Caution We would like to point out that high volume levels could damage your hearing Always make sure that the appropriate volume is set 3 Control Elements and Connections The EPA900 mixer is equipped with 4 mono and 2 stereo inputs and an additional AUX input The input signals are internally distributed to a stereo bus It is also possible to use its channels separately mono such as when used for FOH PA and stage Depending on the requirements one stereo or two independent mono sounds can be run internal effect can be used as an AUX effect from each channel The 7 band graphic equalizer is used to process the stereo bus or the two mono paths behringer com 3 1 Mono Channels 1 4 Channels
17. es cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 ofthe FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Important information Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by MUSIC Group can void the user s authority to use the equipment behringer com imagine music AN behringer com behringer CCl Seri osa all for The Best Available Price atm 800 562 6006
18. h mono paths Turn the control e completely to the left to hear the signal only on the left side that is the LEFT MAIN path e completely to the right to hear the signal only on the right side that is the RIGHT MAIN path Positions between these settings will result in a proportionate signal allocation between LEFT MAIN and RIGHT MAIN The BAL control determines the levels of a stereo source s left and right input signals in relation to each other Turn the control e completely to the left to hear only the left signal component of the stereo source on the LEFT MAIN path e completely to the right to hear only the right signal component of the stereo source on the RIGHT MAIN path Positions between these settings will result in a proportionate signal allocation of the left right signal component between LEFT MAIN and RIGHT MAIN CLIP When lit up the CLIP LED indicates that the corresponding channel is being overdriven If this LED lights up regularly you need to reduce the level of the respective channel using the LEVEL control and or the PAD switch LEVEL The LEVEL control is used to set the volume of the channel signal If the CLIP LED is lit up the level has to be reduced using this control behringer com 3 4 Additional connections The EPA900 is equipped with additional inputs and outputs as well as a footswitch connector EFFECTS FOOTSW SUB OUT Fig 3 4 Connectors for additional device
19. ime VOICE CANCELLER Channel 7 8 The VOICE CANCELLER function enables voice to be filtered out of stereo signals This function is useful for karaoke applications with a player CD MP3 player etc Fig 3 2 Stereo channel connectors 7 EUROPORT EPA900 User Manual 3 3 Channel strips Each channel strip is equipped with an equalizer section an effects control and one control each for signal routing and volume control TREBLE BASS The equalizer section comprises these two controls With the TREBLE control you can modify the high frequencies and with the BASS control the low frequencies Rotate the control knob e clockwise to boost the frequency range max 15 dB e counterclockwise to cut the frequency range by max 15 dB Ifyou use the equalizer section to boost frequencies the signal level of the channel increases If the CLIP LED lights up you need to reduce the level using the corresponding LEVEL control EFFECTS With the EFFECTS control you can specify the portion of the channel signal to be routed to the effects unit The further clockwise you turn the control knob the greater the effect that is applied to the signal Turning the knob counterclockwise as far as possible results in a signal with no effects Fig 3 3 Channel strip fora mono channel BAL Use the BAL control of the mono channels to adjust the position of the signal within the stereo image left right or for bot
20. inspection costs are payable by the customer 3 Products which do not meet the terms of this limited warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer s expense MUSIC Group or its authorized service center will inform the buyer of any such circumstance If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notification MUSIC Group will return the unit C 0 D with a separate invoice for freight and packing Such costs will also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a written repair order Authorized BEHRINGER dealers do not sell new products directly in online auctions Purchases made through an online auction are on a buyer beware basis Online auction confirmations or sales receipts are not accepted for warranty verification and MUSIC Group will not repair or replace any product purchased through an online auction 8 5 Warranty transferability This limited warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer customer of authorized retail dealer and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product other person retail dealer etc shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of MUSIC Group 8 6 Claim for damage Subject only to the operation of mandatory applicable local laws MUSIC Group shall have no liability to the buyer under this warranty for any consequential or indirect loss or damage of any kind In no event shall the liability of MUSIC Gro
21. l damage that may have occurred during transit Ifthe unit is damaged please do NOT return it to BEHRINGER Instead notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately Otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be honored Always use the original packing carton to prevent damage during storage or transport 0 Make sure that no children are left unsupervised with the unit or its packaging Please ensure proper disposal of all packing materials 1 2 Initial operation Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling To avoid overheating please do not place the EPA900 near radiators and other equipment emanating heat Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating Please refer to the TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS section for the correct rating To avoid an electric shock turn off and unplug the unit before replacing the fuse For more information please see Chapter 3 8 and Figure 3 9 The mains connection is made using the enclosed power cord and a standard IEC receptacle It meets all of the international safety certification requirements Before connecting the unit to the mains please check that it is set to the correct supply voltage You have to use another fuse if you set the unit to another supply voltage The correct value is specified in Chapter Specifications Please make sure that all units have a proper ground connection For your own safety never re
22. move or disable the ground conductor from the unit or of the AC power cord The unit shall always be connected to the mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection Please ensure that only qualified people install and operate the mixing console During installation and operation the user must have sufficient electrical contact to earth otherwise electrostatic discharges might affect the operation of the unit 0 The sound quality may diminish within the range of powerful broadcasting stations and high frequency sources Increase the distance between the transmitter and the device and use shielded cables for all connections behringer com 1 3 Online registration Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting http behringer com and read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully Should your BEHRINGER 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 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
23. ot cover any software products whether or not contained in the product Any such software is provided AS IS unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software limited warranty This limited warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product Free inspections and maintenance repair work are expressly excluded from this limited 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 guitar strings illuminants and similar parts 6 Damage defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this limited warranty e improper handling neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals 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 e damage defects caused by acts of God Nature accident fire flood etc or any other condition that is beyond the control of MUSIC Group behringer com Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel user included will void the limited warranty If an inspection of the product by MUSIC Group shows that the defect in question is not covered by the limited warranty the
24. rips 3 4 Additional Connections e 7 3 5 SPEAKER OUTPUTS aT 3 6 Graphic Equalizer esee 8 3 7 Effects Unit eese 8 3 8 Main Power Section eene 8 3 9 Power Supply and Serial 8 4 Applications isessvissssrerssesssvassssasnssnnesenvasntensessnsnssssen 10 5 Specifications eere eene eret ve Senn ao 11 6 Effects Table sssssssssssssonsoseacesssscasssonasenecsssezesseseassoees 12 Thank you Thank you for purchasing the EUROPORT EPA900 The EPA900 is a portable ultra compact powered mixer loudspeaker combination with enormous power unbelievable sound and an extremely low weight The mixer unit has 8 input channels 4 mono and 2 stereo channels an internal 24 bit studio quality effects processor and a 7 band graphic equalizer with FBQ feedback detection All channels have ultra high precision 2 band EQs and CLIP LEDs for total control At 900 Watts the high performance power amp is properly sized and with the 2 supplied loudspeakers a microphone including cable you can get going right away With the EPA900 you can quickly and easily master any sound situation We at BEHRINGER hope you enjoy your new acquisition behringer com 3 EUROPORT EPA900 User Manual Important Safety Instructions A EN CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
25. s STEREO AUX IN The STEREO AUX IN sockets are designed as separate 14 jacks and as a stereo minijack You can connect additional devices with adjustable line levels e g other mixers MD player here The signal is sent directly to the output busses with no further adjustment possible Use either the minijack or the two 14 jacks not both types at the same time For mono sources use the LEFT connector EFFECTS FOOTSW The EFFECTS FOOTSW socket is used to connect a footswitch You can switch the effect on and off with the foot switch SUB OUT You can connect an active subwoofer to the SUB OUT socket TAPE OUT You can connect a 2 track recorder DAT MD etc to the TAPE OUT sockets The two TAPE OUTs carry the output bus signals 3 5 Speaker outputs The SPEAKER OUTPUTS connectors on the back of the unit are used to connect the supplied loudspeakers SPEAKER OUTPUTS f RIGHT MAIN LEFT MAIN SYSTEM SPECIFICATION 2 X 450 WATTS A CLASS 2 WIRING Fig 3 5 Powered connectors for passive loudspeakers A Caution The outputs are powered outputs which put out a strong amplified signal not a low level LINE signal For this reason only PASSIVE loudspeaker systems can be connected Other devices could get damaged e If loudspeakers with an impedance of 4 0 are used the two outputs have a maximum power of 900 W e If loudspeakers with an impedance of 8 0 are used the two outputs have a maximum power of 800
26. se instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth N QU Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer instructions 8 Donotinstall near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat behringer com 9 Donot 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 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Use only attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid AG injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel
27. up decides to replace the entire product this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement product for the remaining initial warranty period i e one 1 year or otherwise applicable minimum warranty period from the date of purchase of the original product Upon validation of the warranty claim the repaired or replacement product will be returned to the user freight prepaid by MUSIC Group Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE 8 2 Online registration Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase at behringer com under Support and kindly read the terms and conditions of our limited warranty carefully Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently Thank you for your cooperation 3 Return materials authorization Legal Disclaimer Technical specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice The information contained herein is correct at the time of printing All trademarks are the property of their respective owners MUSIC Group 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
28. up under this limited warranty exceed the invoiced value ofthe product 7 Limitation of liability This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive warranty between you and MUSIC Group It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this product MUSIC Group provides no other warranties for this product 8 8 Other warranty rights and national law This limited warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer s statutory rights as a consumer in any way The limited warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of applicable mandatory local laws This warranty does not detract from the seller s obligations in regard to any lack of conformity of the product and any hidden defect 59 Amendment Warranty service conditions are subject to change without notice For the latest warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group s limited warranty please see complete details online at behringer com MUSIC Group Macao Commercial Offshore Limited of Rue de Pequim No 202 A Macau Finance Centre 9 J Macau including all MUSIC Group companies 5 EUROPORT EPA900 User Manual 1 Before You Get Started 1 1 Shipment Your EPA900 was carefully packed at the factory and the packaging was designed to protect the unit from rough handling Nevertheless we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for any signs of physica
29. website http 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 Installation The EPA900 mobile PA system consists of two loudspeakers and a powered mixer that easily join into a portable wheeled unit for easy transportation In the following sections you will find out how to set up and start up the PA system 2 1 Setup preparations Follow the instructions to ensure straightforward and reliable operation of the EPA900 1 the upper latch 2 Open the latches on the sides of the PA unit by pressing and then lifting them 3 With one hand grab hold of the recessed handle above the latch on the side of the loudspeaker and hold the upper handle with the other hand Then carefully remove the loudspeaker sideways from the mixer GRAB AND PULL Fig 2 1 EPA900 setup Be careful to prevent the loudspeaker from accidentally falling on your foot 4 Repeat Step 3 for the second loudspeaker 5 Place the mixer in an upright position To assemble the PA unit for transportation perform the steps in the reverse order 6 EUROPORT EPA900 User Manual 2 2 Setup 1 Separate the three pieces of the PA unit as described in Chapter 2 1 2 Placethe mixing console and loudspeakers in the required positions in the venue Use of the optional loudspeaker stands ensures a wider more even disp
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