Operating Instructions
Version 03/11
McCrypt Activ PA-Box
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PA 12/2A Item-No. 30 44 37
PA 15/2A Item-No. 30 44 40
Prescribed use
The active PA Box is for amplification and playback of audio signals from audio devices.
The input may only be connected to the low-level audio outputs from audio devices.
This product is only approved for connection to 220-240V~/50 Hz AC power via an earthed
mains socket.
It may only be used indoors; never outdoors. Do not expose the device to moisture, for exam-
ple in bathrooms or similar spaces.
Any other use than that described above will lead to damage to the product and involves oth-
er risks, such as shorts, fire or electrical shocks.
No part of the product may be modified or converted in any way. Do not open the housing!
Always observe the safety instructions.
This product complies with all current National and European requirements.
Safety instructions
The warranty will be void in the event of damage caused by failure to obser-
ve these safety instructions. We do not assume liability for any resulting
damage.
Nor do we assume liability for damage to property or personal injury caused
by improper use or failure to observe the safety instructions. The warranty
will be void in such cases.
The exclamation mark icon indicates important notices in the operating
instructions. Please read through the entire set of instructions carefully
before operating the device. They contain important information on its
correct operation.
The lightening symbol in a triangle warns you against unprotected live
components or elements inside the housing or „live“ connection points.
Coming into contact with these components or connection points can be
fatal.
Cables connected to such connection points may only be connected by an
expert or you must use ready to connect cables.
The device contains no parts that should be serviced by the user.
Therefore, do not open the device.
• For safety and approval (CE) reasons, unauthorised conversion and/or modifications to the
product are not permitted.
• All persons operating, installing, setting up, commissioning or servicing this device must be
trained and qualified correspondingly and observe these operating instructions.
• Never touch the mains plug when your hands are wet.
• The device is manufactured according to protection class 1. The only permissible voltage
source is a proper mains socket (220-240V ~/50-60Hz) of the public supply network with an
earth contact.
• Extra care should be taken when using the device for the first time. Therefore, please follow
the operating instructions carefully.
• Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices that are connected
to the active PA box.
• Make sure the mains cable is not squashed, bent, damaged through sharp edges or other-
wise subjected to mechanical strain. Avoid excess thermal stress on the mains cable through
excess heat or cold. Do not modify the mains cable. This may damage the mains cable. A
damaged power cable can result in a life-threatening electric shock.
• If the power cable is damaged, do not touch it. First of all cut off the power supply to the rel-
evant mains socket (e.g. via the circuit breaker) and then pull the mains plug carefully out of
the mains socket. Separate the mains cable from the device. Never use the product if the
power cable is damaged.
• In order to completely separate the device from the electricity network, you have to pull the
mains plug out of the wall socket. It is not sufficient to turn off the PA box using the on/off
switch.
• Ensure adequate ventilation of the device during operation. Do not cover the ventilation
openings with magazines, blankets, curtains or similar. Keep a minimum distance of approx.
15 cm from other devices.
• This product is not a toy, it is not suitable for children. Children are not aware of the poten-
tial dangers when using electrical devices.
• Never pour liquids over electrical devices and never place objects filled with liquid on top of
them (e. g. vases). You run the risk of causing a fire or a fatal electric shock. If this is the
case, de-energise the respective socket (e.g. switch off circuit breaker) and only then pull the
plug-in mains unit from the socket. Disconnect all cables from the device. Afterwards, the
product can no longer be used; take it to a specialist workshop.
• Do not place naked flames such as burning candles on top of the device.
• Do not keep any magnetic storage media such as disks, video cassettes or similar close to
the PA box as the magnetic field of the loudspeaker may corrupt the information stored on
these media.
• Do not listen to excessively loud music for long periods of time. This may damage your
hearing.
• Do not expose the PA box to high temperatures, dripping or spray water, strong vibrations
or high humidity.
• Only use the appliance in a moderate climate, and avoid a tropical environment.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. It may become a dangerous play-
thing for children.
• You should also heed the additional safety instructions in each section of these instructions.
• Pay attention to the applicable regulations and laws e.g. for the prevention of accidents,
when using it in commercial or public places. As the operator, you must obtain information
from the authorities in charge and you are responsible for observing the valid laws and reg-
ulations.
• If in doubt about how to connect the device correctly, or should any questions arise that are
not answered in these operating instructions, please contact our technical advisory service
or another specialist.
• If you have doubts about how the equipment should be operated or how to safely connect it,
consult a trained technician.
Product description
• 30cm or 38cm woofer
• 25mm driver for treble playback
• Active module with limiter, protection circuit and bass tone equaliser
• Symmetric output stage
• Soft start
• Bass reflex system
• Durable carpet cover
• Solid, powder-coated front grid
• High output power
• Symmetric combined input (phone jack/XLR)
• Symmetric XLR output to loop the signal to other devices
• Large lateral recessed grips
Connections and control elements
(1) LEVEL control
(2) PEAK/LIMIT indicator
(3) SIGNAL OK indicator
(4) POWER ON indicator
(5) LINE IN connection
(6) LINE OUT connection
(7) POWER switch
(8) Mains connection
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