Nady Systems PSS-150 User's Manual
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1. 510 652 2411 Fax 510 652 5075 www nady com2. supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product Replace the fuse only with one of the specified type size and correct rating The power supply cord should 1 be undamaged 2 never share an outlet or extension cord with other devices so that the outlet s or extension cord s power rating is exceeded and 3 never be left plugged into the outlet when not being used for a long period of time Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled through the enclosure s openings The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel if a The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged b Objects have fallen into or liquid has been spilled onto the product c The product has been exposed to rain d The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance e The product has been dropped or the enclosure damaged Do not attempt to service the product beyond what is described in the user maintenance instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure which may be of DO NOT OPEN sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock An equilateral triangle enclosing a lightning flash arrowhead symbol CAUTION 1 is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC E
3. CORD CONNECTOR This fuse holder contains an AC primary fuse When this fuse blows replace it with the same type fuse size and power rating see SPECIFICATIONS If it continuously blows stop replacing the fuse and refer servicing to qualified personnel The cord connector is used to connect the AC power source to your power amplifier CAUTION After checking the AC supply voltage be sure that the correct fuse is in the fuse holder 17 AC VOLTAGE SELECT SWITCH Before plugging in the power cord check to see that the unit is set for the proper voltage for your area 115V 60Hz or 230V 50Hz Specifications OUTPUT POWER OVERLOAD PROTECTION Rear Panel Controls amp Connections WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DO NOT REMOVE CHASSIS OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL SERIAL NO J Note use at the improper voltage can damage your unit and void the warranty 18 POWER SWITCH Use this switch to power unit ON or OFF Before turning on this unit verify connection to the proper voltage AC source check all connections and turn down the level controls of equipment connected to the outputs 19 SPEAKER 1 4 OUTPUT JACKS Connect to the left and right PSS 150 speakers 75 watts RMS per channel into 4 Ohms load AMA Automatic Maximum Amplitude servo system limits the power ampl
4. LECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK n z R i ade DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK 1 An equilateral triangle enclosing an exclamation point is intended to NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE alert the user to the presence of important operating and service REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL instructions in the literature enclosed with this unit Date of Purchase Dealer s Name City State Zip Model Serial To ensure years of enjoyment from your NADY AUDIO PSS 150 Portable Sound System please read and understand this manual thoroughly before using the unit 1 INSPECTION Your NADY AUDIO PSS 150 Portable Sound System was carefully packed at the factory in packaging designed to protect the units in shipment Before installing and using your unit carefully examine the packaging and all contents for any signs of physical damage that may have occurred in transit Please note Nady Systems is not responsible for shipping damage If your unit is damaged do not return to NADY but notify your dealer and the shipping company if shipped to you immediately to make a claim Such claims must be made by the consignee in a timely manner CONTENTS e PSS 150 Mixer Section e PSS 150 Left Speaker e PSS 150 Right Speaker e 2x Speaker Stands e 2x 2 30 Speaker Cables e __SP 1 Starpower Microphone e XC 20 20 Microphone Cable e AC cord e Instruction
5. Manual e Warranty Card 2 SETUP After transporting the PSS 150 to the desired location lay the unit down on its flat side Unclasp the side panel latches by pulling up on the yellow tab to release and unhook the latch Carefully lift off the speakers and then remove the speaker stands and accessories from inside the unit Mixer Section Position the PSS 150 mixer section on its flat surface with the control panel facing up Parts of the unit can become very warm during use This is normal during operation Care should be taken to ensure that there is enough space behind the Mixer Section for cooling Also do not place the Portable Sound System on high temperature devices such as power amplifiers etc or the unit may overheat in operation Although the PSS 150 is shielded against radio frequency RF and electromagnetic interference EMI extremely high fields of RF and EMI should be avoided Please make sure that the power unit supplied is marked for the correct voltage in your area 120VAC 60 Hz or 230VAC 50 Hz Power requirements for electrical equipment differ from area to area In new installations and portable sound systems or any situation in which the AC power is in question it is wise to confirm the voltage and use the appropriate power supply unit before connecting it to power sources Installation Europe except UK 230V 50Hz UK and Australia 240V 50Hz USA and Canada 120V 60 Hz For other areas please ch
6. PSS 190 Portable Sound System Owner s Manual ME AS FSS A UIJ ICSD Congratulations on your choice of a portable sound system you have purchased one of the finest portable sound systems on the market today This unit was developed using the expertise of professional sound engineers and working musicians You will find that your new NADY AUDIO portable sound systems has superior performance and greater flexibility than any other portable sound systems in its price range Please read this manual carefully to get the most out of your new unit Thanks for selecting NADY AUDIO as your choice in portable sound systems Contents Features Warning Installation Inspection Setup Front Panel Controls amp Connections Rear Panel Controls amp Connections Specifications Features Convenient portable PA package with luggage style handle and wheels for easy transport 5 Channel stereo 150W RMS powered mixer AMA Automatic Maximum Amplitude limiter speaker protection Stereo two way speaker system with 10 woofer and piezoelectric tweeter horn two speaker cables and two folding speaker stands Three combo XLR 1 4 mic line inputs and one XLR mic input all with 15V phantom power and two stereo source inputs for CD VCR or DVD or other audio sources All inputs with bass treble and DSP Effects controls e Separate master left and right output controls with 60mm linear faders 1 4 speaker
7. e indicated frequency These can be used to detect an audio feedback frequency and then lower the appropriate EQ fader to remove the unwanted feedback Note Observe care in selecting PA volume microphone location and speaker placement so that acoustic feedback howling and screeching will be avoided Please also observe the pickup patterns of the microphone selected omnidirectional mics pick up sound equally from all directions and are prone to feedback if not used carefully Unidirectional mics are more resistant to feedback but pick up sound sources best that are directly in front of the mic Also mics that are farther from the sound source require more acoustic gain and thus are also more prone to feedback than close source mics that are used close to the mouth 14 AUX RCA OUTPUTS The Left and Right RCA outputs provide line level signal output to a cassette deck home audio equipment or a recording device 15 L MONITOR and R MAIN MASTER FADERS These control the final level of the signal sent to the left and right SPEAKER OUTPUTS 19 outputs and the AUX RCA OUTPUTS 14 These are also named Monitor and Main for situations when the Left speaker will be used as a monitor for the performers and the Right speaker will be positioned towards the audience 6 AC INPUT 100V 120V 60Hz 220V 240V 50Hz FUSE 250V 5A 115VAC 250V 3A 230VAC 75W RMS 4Q per side 18 16 17 19 16 FUSE HOLDER amp POWER
8. eck with local authorities Speakers and Stands Fully extend the speaker stand tripod legs and tighten the base thumbscrew Extend the pole of the stand to the desired height and insert the safety pin completely through the stand hole above the pole thumbscrew Lower the pole so that the pin rests on the holder and tighten the pole thumbscrew Setup the stands on a flat surface where the speakers will be located and not disturbed Place the speakers on the stands and position them as desired Note facing the speakers towards any of the microphones connected with the PSS 150 will increase the chance of feedback Connect the speaker cables to the input jacks on the lower left front panel of both the Left and Right speakers Connect the other end of each cable to the corresponding Left and Right speaker outputs on the rear panel of the PSS 150 mixer section Position the length of the cables so they will not be a safety hazard to people WARNING Connect only the supplied speakers to the PSS 150 Never connect additional speakers to the PSS 150 Inputs Connect all sound sources to the appropriate inputs i e microphones keyboards CD players karaoke machines The supplied SP 1 Starpower microphone is an all purpose professional stage and recording microphone with rugged metal construction and excellent clear transparent sound across the spectrum When ready to operate plug the AC cord into the power source Make sure that the u
9. evel inputs can be used for connecting CD players Tape Decks and other audio equipment with line level outputs 4 MONO STEREO MODE When the Mono Stereo button is out stereo mode the Left RCA Aux In is sent to the Left Speaker and Right RCA Aux In is sent to 3 14 4 13 PACUIRSTATBTERSIOLUINIDESIVESHIBELNT oY Im EFFECT l Erg mm mm ke a E 14 m 15 100Hz 33042 IKHz 25KHz 8KHz 9 10 11 12 the Right Speaker When the button is depressed Stereo mode both L and R RCA input signals are mixed and sent to both speakers 5 EFF SEND CONTROL The EFF SEND control adjusts the level of signal sent by each channel to the internal DSP Digital Sound Processor The signal sent is mono post Treble Bass and will be affected by the CHANNEL FADER 8 setting 6 TREBLE CONTROL Turn to the right to boost high frequencies adding crispness too percussion from drum machines cymbals and synths Turn to the left to cut these frequencies reducing sibilance or hiss The control has a shelving response giving 10dB of boost or cut at 10kHz 7 BASS CONTROL The bass control shelving response gives 10dB of boost or cut at 100Hz Add warmth to vocals or extra punch to guitars drums and synths by turning to the right Turn to the left to reduce stage rumble hum or to improve a mushy sound 8 CHANNEL FADER The channel faders determine the output signal level to the Master Mix bus They offer a smooth logar
10. ifier input to prevent clipping distortion that can damage speakers FREQUENCY RESPONSE TONE CONTROLS GRAPHIC EQUALIZER DSP EFFECTS INPUT IMPEDANCE 40 Hz to 20 KHz measured at 1 watt Bass 100 Hz 10 dB Treble 10 KHz 10 dB 5 bands 100 Hz 350 Hz 1 KHz 3 KHz and 8 KHz with FLI Feedback Locating Indicators Hall Room Plate Reverbs Chorus Flanger Delay Vocal Cancel Chorus Room Rotary Speaker Mic input 2 K Ohms Line input 12 K Ohms MAX GAIN 86 dB mic input to speaker output DISTORTION Less than 0 8 THD at rated output SIGNAL NOISE RATIO 85 dB mic input typical REVERB DELAY DSP digital reverb and digital delay SPEAKERS Woofer 10 254mm and piezoelectric horn tweeter AC POWER 120 VAC 60 Hz or 230 VAC 50 60 Hz DIMENSIONS 27 6 x 15 75 x 23 4 70 2 cm x 40 cm x 59 4 cm WEIGHT assembled 59 4 Ibs 27Kg MICROPHONE Unidirectional cardioid dynamic Service For Your NADY AUDIO Product U S Should your NADY AUDIO product require service please contact the NADY Service Department via telephone at 510 652 2411 or e mail at service nady com International For service please contact the NADY AUDIO distributor in your country through the dealer from whom you purchased this product Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as it can be dangerous and will also void the warranty I LDIOD NADY SYSTEMS INC 6701 Shellmound Street Emeryville CA 94608 Tel
11. ithmic taper more often associated with much more expensive consoles for optimum control of the signal Front Panel Controls amp Connections 1 2 7 5 1 INPUT Qe es LINE INPUT 3 5 1 N R MIC INPUT 5 6 7 8 9 DSP EFFECTS DISPLAY This is displays the selected effect out of 16 possible effect presets 10 DSP EFFECTS SELECTOR The UP DOWN buttons allow fast and easy scrolling in either direction through the 16 effect presets Effects List 0 Room Reverb 1 5 sec Hall Reverb 2 8 sec Large Hall 1 8 sec Echo 7 0 sec Large Room 1 2 sec Bright Hall 3 0 sec Spring Reverb 2 0 sec Phaser Rev Flanger Rev Chorus Hall Chorus Flanger Ambient Reverb Stereo Delay F Slapback Reverb MOOWPOMNDRWN 11 POWER ON INDICATOR This LED lights blue when the unit is ON 12 5 BAND GRAPHIC EQ The 5 band channel graphic equalizer allows you to adjust the 3 14 4 13 oO oft oe E z polls mau a L Wlstereo 4 sg DD r me a n PX IEKA ETINERSYOJUINIDESAASKNEIM 9 10 11 12 frequency response of the L and R Channel bus signal providing a maximum of 12dB of cut and boost for each frequency band from the flat position The faders can be adjusted to easily eliminate feedback from the corresponding FLI 13 FEEDBACK LOCATING INDICATORS FLI These LED indicators will light red when there is a high level audio signal at th
12. nit is turned off before connecting to the AC power source to avoid possible loud transients which can damage your speakers or your ears Before turning on connect up the speakers and all inputs and outputs desired and turn down the Master Volume Front Panel Controls amp Connections 1 2 C1 Oo 7 LIRE INPUT 2 O 7 LINE INPUT C3 1 LI E INPUT gt MIC INPUT JIROMRONOL ur _ i i h 7 sa of Im oY Im oY Im oY Im EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT aZ Sao TREBLE 8 1 CHANNEL 1 3 COMBO XLR 1 4 INPUT The XLR mic inputs are an electronically balanced XLR type designed to accept mic level signals from any balanced or unbalanced low impedance Low Z microphone The XLR jacks are configured for Pin1 ground Pin2 positive Pin3 negative The XLR jacks have 15VDC phantom power applied to Pin2 and 3 for powering condenser microphones The 1 4 mono line inputs are designed to accept unbalanced line level signals such as those from keyboards drum machines or samplers 2 CHANNEL 4 XLR amp 1 4 STEREO MONO INPUTS The XLR input is balanced designed to accept mic level signals and has 15VDC phantom power The Left and Right 1 4 line inputs are for connecting stereo line level audio signals or only the Left Mono jack can be used for connecting mono signals The XLR input is defeated when either of the 1 4 inputs are used 3 CHANNEL 5 STEREO RCA INPUTS The stereo RCA line l
13. outputs and RCA auxiliary line level outputs e Five band graphic equalizer with FLI Feedback Locating Indicators and choice of 16 digital effects including Reverb Echo Delay Phaser Flanger and Chorus DSP Effects processor with choice of 16 effect presets including Hall Room Plate Reverbs Chorus Flanger Delay Vocal Cancel or Rotary Speaker One Starpower dynamic microphone and 20 foot XLR microphone cable e Variable speed fan 11 Warning When using this electronic device basic precautions should always be taken including the following Read all instructions before using the product Do not use this product near water e g near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc This product should be used only with a cart or stand that will keep it level and stable and prevent wobbling This product in combination with headphones or speakers may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears you should consult an audiologist The product should be positioned so that proper ventilation is maintained The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators heat vents or other devices including amplifiers that produce heat The product should be connected to a power
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