K + H freePort PAS 400, Installation And Operation Manual

Page 1: ...Installation Operation Manual freePORT PAS 400 Portable active loudspeaker 058 E0146 Version 060328 ...

Page 2: ... Discharge Cut Off Circuit 10 1 13 Connecting Signal Sources 10 1 14 Audio and DC Outputs 12 1 15 PDD 63 Delay Unit 12 2 Operation 13 2 1 Dynamic Microphones Distant Miking Set up 13 2 2 Dynamic Microphones Close Miking Set up 13 2 3 Electret Condenser Microphones Distant Miking Set up 13 2 4 Electret Condenser Microphones Close Miking Set up 13 2 5 Mixing Console or Line Level Inputs 13 2 6 Recor...

Page 3: ...ent is exposed may only be performed safely in accordance with VBG 4 by authorized technicians familiar with all the risks involved Even in an unplugged state a fully charged capacitor in the unit can zap the unsuspecting Loudspeaker output jacks labelled with the IEC 417 5036 emblem Fig A may be carrying dangerously high voltages If your unit has this emblem ensure that any connections to be made...

Page 4: ...allow for adequate heat dissipation especially near the rear panel and the sides of the cabinet minimum of 8 inches from the nearest wall The unit may only be installed in a rack if measures are taken to ensure sufficient ventilation and if the mounting instructions of the manufacturer are followed Do not block or cover any heat sink fan or vent y Do not place the product where it will be in the p...

Page 5: ...freePORT PAS 400 Version 060328 5 freePORT PAS 400 Rear Panel View Numbered items correspond to explanations in the text ...

Page 6: ...red with an additional safety cable which can be attached to the carrying handles 1 2 Deliverables y 1 freePORT PAS 400 active PA loudspeaker system y 1 power supply cable y 1 Installation Operation Manual 1 3 Operating Conditions The temperature limits for the freePORT PAS 400 active PA loudspeaker system are as follows Operating Temperature 14 to 104 F 10 to 40 C Storage or Transportation Temper...

Page 7: ... wall mounting with maximum adjustability the speaker can be attached via the 35 mm mounting flange on the bottom to an LH 120 wall mount bracket The speaker can then be rotated and tilted 10 25 to the optimum angle for the listeners 1 4 3 Positioning Alignment Position the loudspeakers so that they y will not be directly aimed at any open microphones y will be as far away from the microphones as ...

Page 8: ...ystem is switched On to Position I or Position II there is an automatic 3 second delay before it is operational When the optional built in wireless receiver is not being used set the Power Switch to Position II to conserve battery power and to get the longest run time per charge When switching from Position I to Position II or visa versa first switch to Position 0 and wait 5 seconds before switchi...

Page 9: ... charge the battery from any state of charge at a smooth controlled rate up to a full charge The power amplifier when connected to AC mains can deliver full power even while a completely discharged battery is being charged Charging times with the Power On switch in Position 0 for a completely discharged battery are approximately as follows y 6 hours to 90 capacity y 10 hours to 100 capacity For a ...

Page 10: ...ector in TRS stereo phone plug Unbalanced input signals cable configurations For unbalanced input signals the simplest solution is to use a in mono TS phone plug Connect the signal to the Tip and the Ground shield to the Sleeve Connectors for unbalanced signals should be configured as follows refer to previous Warning PUSH 1 2 3 Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 signal Pin 3 signal 2 1 3 Pin 1 Ground shield Pin ...

Page 11: ... mono signal The output volume can be adjusted using the VOLUME 3 control 16 1 13 5 RF Receiver Input 17 RF receivers optional for wireless microphones can be user installed in the side compartment of the freePORT PAS 400 Please refer to the separate instructions for installation and connection of the receivers to the PAS 400 The PAS 400 can accommodate the following combinations of RF receivers y...

Page 12: ...nd external units are also being powered by the DC outputs the run time will be reduced 1 15 PDD 63 Delay Unit The PDD63 Delay unit optional can be user installed in the side compartment of the freePORT PAS 400 Please refer to the separate instructions for installation and connection of the PDD63 to the PAS 400 In large rooms or rooms with strong echo characteristics a delay may be useful even at ...

Page 13: ...aking at a conference table or making a speech from a podium turn down VOLUME 1 connect the mic to INPUT 1 and select the MIC 45 dBu sensitivity Then adjust VOLUME 1 to the desired level 2 4 Electret Condenser Microphones Close Miking Set up If the mic will be used at close distances i e less than 4 inches e g singing speaking close to the mic because of high background noise turn down the VOLUME ...

Page 14: ...als but can also add sibilance or feedback if set too high It is important to be directly in line with the front of the loudspeaker cabinet when the High control is adjusted so that the treble level or sibilance can be clearly heard For most situations and with most microphones it may be better to initially set the High control slightly below the 0 position then adjust the Volume control to the ma...

Page 15: ...ironment direct sun especially when using full power or recharging battery Reduce Volume levels 11 14 16 or 17 protect from direct sun and provide air cooling or switch Off and wait until the unit has cooled down Feedback Microphone is an omnidirectional type Use a cardioid or supercardioid mic Loudspeaker positioning in relation to microphones Reposition loudspeakers so that they will not be aime...

Page 16: ...of these measurements The frequency response and the tone controls were especially tailored for the applications that are typical for small PA loudspeaker systems The outstanding horizontal directivity is demonstrated by the following diagram The well controlled vertical directivity is shown in the following diagram Free Field Frequency Response Tone Control Equalization EQ Curves Horizontal direc...

Page 17: ...13 dBspl for speech with bass control set at minimum level Loudspeakers Woofer 2 x 6 5 in Tweeter 1 in horn loaded Cabinet Material Birch plywood Finish Charcoal grey RAL 7021 textured or optional speckled Grille Acoustic foam removable Electronics Power Output Woofer Amplifier 50 Watts cont 65 Watts max at 0 5 THD Tweeter Amplifier 15 Watts cont 20 Watts max at 0 5 THD Monitor Amplifier 15 Watts ...

Page 18: ...AC 50 Hz 120 Volt AC 60 Hz 100 Volt AC 50 60 Hz Internal Battery 12 VDC rechargeable from built in charger External Battery 12 16 VDC Power Consumption AC mains 160 VA max External DC 6 Amps 14 VDC DC Out for External Equipment 12 VDC 0 5 A short circuit protected standard barrel connector 3 6 or 9 VDC user selectable 0 5 A short circuit protected standard barrel connector Protection Class Class 1...

Page 19: ...ides 2 x M8 threaded sockets Top 2 x M8 threaded sockets Dimensions W x H x D 8 6 x 19 3 x 10 2 in 218 x 490 x 260 mm Weight W o RF Receivers or Delay unit 34 1 lbs 15 5 kg Accessories RF Receiver Mounting kits for 1 to 4 Sennheiser Evolution Bodypacks for 1 Sennheiser Evolution Diversity 2 Evolution Bodypacks Digital Delay Mounting kit for 1 PDD 63 Delay Unit Mounting Brackets LH 26 Tripod Stand ...

Page 20: ...Customer Service Auf dem Kessellande 4a 30900 Wedemark Germany K H warrants that the product is free from any defects in both material and manufacturing and that it meets the specifications A warranty issue can only be acknowledged when the complaint is received by the authorized K H distributor or by K H in writing within 8 days after delivery or detection of the fault Not covered under this warr...

Page 21: ... 060328 21 K H Vertriebs und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH Auf dem Kessellande 4a 30900 Wedemark Germany Tel 49 0 5130 5848 0 Fax 49 0 5130 5848 11 email info klein hummel com http www klein hummel de http www klein hummel com ...