Behringer Speaker E1520A User's Manual
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1. N EURORACK UB2442FX PRO Fig 3 1 Wiring several E1220A E1520A loudspeakers using the LINK OUTPUT connector For larger rooms you can connect several E1220A E1520A speak ers using the LINK OUTPUT connector see fig 3 1 3 3 Direct connection of a stereo signal source When you use two E1220A E1520A 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 of the BEHRINGER E1220A E1520A and the LINK OUTPUT connector are fully balanced To maximize interfer ence 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 ring ring cold ve su For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug Fig 4 1 1 4 TRS connector Balanced use with XLR connectors input output 1 ground shield 2 hot nn 3 cold ve For unbalanced use pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged Fig 4 2 XLR connector I Make sure that only competent personnel install your E1220A E1520A They must be sufficiently earthed dur ing and after the installation proc2. bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings Check the floor 13 Always check the floor for stability before you set up the speaker cabinet Vibrating floors e g elements compo nents on the stage do not provide reliable support for speaker stacks So always set up your speakers on a solid and even support Make sure that speaker cabinets are set up properly 1 Setup your speaker cabinet at a distance to dance floors or other audience areas so as to avoid the possibility of somebody knocking over a speaker stack 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accor dance 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
3. connection is established using a cable with an IEC mains connector This cable is packaged with the E1220A E1520A To avoid ground loop hum loudspeak ers and mixing consoles should be connected to the same power circuit You can replace fuses at the FUSE SWITCH of the E1220A E1520A Always replace fuses with the same type Please follow the instructions given in chapter 5 SPECIFI CATIONS Press POWER to turn on your E1220A E1520A 13 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 13 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 E1220A E1520A loudspeakers is with a mixing console In this case connect each of the main outputs that are on the mixing console to a E1220A E1520A loudspeaker The E1220A E1520A includes XLR and 1 4 connectors To avoid interference use only XLR or 1 4 jack cables 3 2 Using several E1220A E1520A loudspeakers EUROLIVE E1520A INPUT INPUT LINK OUTPUT LINK OUTPUT INPUT INPUT Output L Output R
4. or adapted in order to com ply 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 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 result ing 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 de fects caused by normal wear and tear in particular of faders crossfaders potentiometers keys buttons tubes guitar strings illuminants and similar parts 4 Damages defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this warranty A improper handling neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance 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 damages defects caused by force majeure or any other condition that is beyond the control of BEHRINGER 5 Any repair or opening of the unit carried out b
5. the E1220A E1520A 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 Uli Behringer Table of Contents 1 Introduction rmeewssvrrvvvrnvrnvvennvvrnnnvnnsvennvennnnennnvennvennnvnnsvennee 4 AA Before youget Stale s issnin 4 1 1 1 Shipmenta e eek 4 1 1 2 Initial 6pEratien ea 5 1 1 3 Online registration ern 5 2 Control elements and connectionS xxswrunsvnnsvennnvnnnnvnnneer 5 3 Application examples rssrnravennnvnnnvennnvnnnnvnnnvensvvnnnvennnvnnnven 6 3 1 Using a MIXING CONSO Eiir 6 3 2 Using several E1220A E1520A loudspeakers 6 3 3 Direct connection of a stereo signal source 6 4 Installation eravrnnvvnnnvennnvnnnvennvvennnvnnnvennnvnnnvnnnvvnnnnennnvensven 7 5 Specifl Cations zu a EA EHE ei 7 6 Warranty sosser 8 1 Introduction Thank you for the confidence you have placed in us by purchasing the BEHRINGER EUROLIVE E1220A E1520A speaker Targeting DJs and presenters these extremely robust high power loud speakers offer amazing performance durability and portability that have made the series of EUROLIVE loudspeakers so widely used and appreciated With powerful 400 Watts wide frequency bandwidth and extensive dynamic range these sound reinforcement speakers deliver truly impressive sound Th
6. to maintain 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 illustrated Specifications 7 EUROLIVE E1220A E1520A 6 Warranty 8 1 Other warranty rights and national law 1 This warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer s statutory rights provided 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 un less they constitute an infringement of national warranty law 2 Online registration Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equip ment right after your purchase by visiting www behringer com alternatively www behringer de and kindly read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently Thank you for your cooperation 8 3 Warranty 1 BEHRINGER BEHRINGER International GmbH including all BEHRINGER subsidiaries listed on the enclosed page except BEHRINGER Japan warrants the mechanical 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 Ifth
7. E1220A E1520A EUROLIVE www behringer com User manual BEHRINGER JUST LISTEN EUROLIVE E1220A E1520A Important safety instructions pil RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIGUE NE PAS OUVRIR presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock h This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to the operating and maintenance instructions in the accom 1 This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to important panying literature Please read the manual Warning To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the top cover or the rear section No user serviceable parts inside refer servicing to qualified personnel 13 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 and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus 13 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 unless you are qualified to do so Ventilation I The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilaton For example the appliance should not be situated on a
8. ccepts 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 II Germany Tel 49 2154 9206 0 Fax 49 2154 9206 4903 Warranty
9. e powerful long excursion drivers crank out big tone in the bottom end and mid range while the state of the art 1 HF drivers deliver crisp and detailed highs Each speaker has been optimized for maximum reliability through the integrated sound processor ensuring ultimate system control and speaker protection The enclosure s shape not only allows use in an up right position but can also be tilted for use as a floor monitor It also offers a high degree of durability that can endure even the harshest road conditions 1 1 Before you get started 1 1 1 Shipment Your E1220A E1520A was carefully packed at the assembly plant to assure secure transport Should the condition of the cardboard box suggest that damage may have taken place please inspect the unit immediately and look for physical indications of damage 13 Damaged equipment should NEVER be sent directly to us Please inform the dealer from whom you acquired the unit immediately as well as the transportation company from which you took delivery Otherwise all claims for replacement repair may be rendered invalid Please always use the original packaging to avoid dam age due to storage or shipping Never let unsupervised children play with the E1220A E1520A or with its packaging I Please dispose of all packaging materials in an environ mentally friendly fashion 4 Introduction 1 1 2 Initial operation Be sure that there is enough space around the unit f
10. e 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 replace or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned 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 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 see enclosed list during normal busi ness hours BEFORE returning the product All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem BEHRINGER will then issue a return authorization number 2 Subsequently the product must be returned in its original ship ping carton together with the return authorization number to the address 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 ac companied by a copy of the original retail dealer s invoice Any product deemed eligible for repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced 2 Ifthe product needs to be modified
11. 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 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 14 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manu facturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 15 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 16 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servic ing 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 ap paratus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or mois ture 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 E1220A E1520A EUROLIVE Processor Controlled 400 Watt 2 Way PA Loudspeaker Floor Monitor A pp
12. ess Otherwise elec trostatic discharges may negatively affect the operating characteristics of your equipment EUROLIVE E1220A E1520A 5 Specifications Output power Low frequency range RMS Q 1 THD Peak power High frequency range RMS Q 1 THD Peak power Input 200 W 8Q 320 W 8Q 50WQ80 80W 8Q XLR connector servo balanced Sensitivity Input impedance 1 4 jack servo balanced Sensitivity Input impedance Link output XLR connector System data E1220A Frequency range Crossover frequency Maximum sound pressure level Limiter Dynamic Equalizer E1520A Frequency range Crossover frequency Maximum sound pressure level Limiter Dynamic Equalizer Equalizer HIGH LOW Power supply Mains voltage fuses 100 120 V 50 60 Hz 220 230 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption Mains connector Dimensions Weight E1220A Dimensions H x W x D Weight E1520A Dimensions H x W x D Weight 40 to 4 dBu 24 KQ 40 to 4 dBu 24 kQ 60 Hz to 20 kHz 2 2 kHz 12 dB 124 B 1m optical Processor controlled 50 Hz to 20 kHz 2 kHz 12 dB 125dB 1m optical Processor controlled 12 kHz 15 dB 80 Hz 15 dB T 5 0 AH 250 V T 2 5 AH 250 V max 400 W Standard IEC receptacle approx 400 x 410 x 585 mm approx 15 7 x 16 1 x 23 approx 22 3 kg approx 49 Ibs approx 465 x 485 x 640 mm approx 18 3 x 19 x 25 2 approx 26 3 kg approx 58 Ibs BEHRINGER is constantly striving
13. etailer from whom the equipment was purchased Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity contact directly one of our subsidiaries Corresponding contact information is included in the original equipment packag ing Global Contact Information European Contact Information Should your country not be listed please contact the distributor nearest you list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website www behringer com Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently Thank you for your cooperation EUROLIVE E1220A E1520A 2 Control elements and connections sp a a x r CE _ GN11999 EQUALIZER Bj T D 0 PWR 6 H His 15 15 5 LENE 2 7 i O ZoLiP le 5 L N 50 dB x x Fig 2 1 Control elements and connections E1220A and E1520A H Use this 1 4 stereo jack to connect a signal source that has 1 4 output 2 Use this XLR connector to connect a signal source that has XLR output 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 E1220A E1520A and carries the input signal with no processing applied In this way you can route the signal to the input of another device for exa
14. mple a second E1220A E1520A 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 6 The HIGH control adjusts the level of the high frequency range The PWR LED lights up when the loudspeaker is put into operation The LOW control adjusts the level of the low frequency range Control elements and connections 5 EUROLIVE E1220A E1520A pr BEHRINGER N www behringer com EUROLIVE E1220 PROCESSOR CONTROLLED 400 WATT 2 WAY PA LOUDSPEAKER FLOOR MONITOR INIA ISNA 394N08 H3M0d Li CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN A ATTENTION A RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR SERIAL NUMBER DATE CODE CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY BEHRINGER GERMANY MADE IN CHINA _ m Fig 2 2 Control elements and connections E1220A and E1520A 9 The mains
15. mum in flexibility and performance through its impressive sound character and out standing features The task of designing our new E1220A E1520A 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 Develop ing 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 the 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
16. or cooling To avoid overheating do not place the E1220A E1520A on top of power amps or near radiators etc I Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating Please refer to the SPECIFICATIONS for further details The mains connection is made using the enclosed power cord and a standard IEC receptacle It meets all international safety certification requirements I Please make sure that all equipment is properly ground ed at all times For your own safety never remove or disable the ground conductor of the unit or of the AC power cord I 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 Warning I 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 1 1 3 Online registration Please remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting www behringer com alterna tively www behringer de and read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction our goal is to have it repaired as quickly as possible To arrange for warranty service please contact the r
17. pp gt gt gt gt pp gt gt High power 400 Watt 2 way PA sound reinforcement speaker floor monitor for live and playback applications Exceptional sound quality wide frequency bandwidth and extensive dynamic range Integrated sound processor for ultimate system control and speaker protection Extremely powerful 12 15 long excursion driver provides incredibly deep bass and acoustic power Proprietary 1 HF driver for exceptional high frequency reproduction Ultra low noise Mic Line input with Volume control and Clip LED Additional Line output allows linking of additional speaker systems Versatile enclosure profile allows different positioning 10 amp 35 degree cluster and stacking mode Stand mounting with 35 mm pole socket Floor monitor wedge Ergonomically shaped handles for easy carrying and setup Rugged steel grill for optimal speaker protection High quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany EUROLIVE E1220A E1520A Foreword Dear customer welcome to the community 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 maxi
18. y 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 the inspection costs are payable by the customer 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 C O D with a separate invoice for freight and packing Such costs will also be invoiced sepa rately when the buyer has sent in a written repair order 6 Warranty transferability This warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer cus tomer 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 herein is correct at the time of printing BEHRINGER a
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