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1. follow rigorous standards including cable or chain rigging for safety No rigging anchor points are provided and any attempt to modify the enclosure for this purpose will weaken the structure Therefore any overhead placement requiring rigging cannot be considered safe FLOOR PLACEMENT Speakers should be placed in a secure dry and level location Be sure to cover or tape down any cabling that crosses a traffic lane Two speakers can be safely stacked The feet of the top speaker will engage cups designed into the top of the bottom speaker Do not attempt to stack the PP1203A more than two high More than two speakers create a tipping hazard Try to place the speakers between the microphone s and the audience This will minimize acoustic feedback STAGE FOLDBACK MONITOR Place the PP1203A on its side along the front edge of the stage aimed toward the performers Exact placement is strongly influenced by type and placement of the microphone s STAND MOUNTING Podium Pro Audio speakers are compatible with standard 1 72 88mm stands Tip Sound quality and coverage area are best when the tweeter is between 2 to 4 feet above the audience ear level e Speaker stands must only be used on smooth level surfaces e Be certain you select a stand rated for at least 50 b Contact your dealer for recommendations e NEVER MOUNT MORE THAN ONE SPEAKER ON A STAND e Do not attempt to mount the speaker on a stand without an assistant 12. Defective microphone cable Repair or replace cable Turn the LINE LEVEL down counter clockwise and or reduce source level Raise the MASTER volume clockwise to restore desired loudness AC line voltage too low Correct AC circuit fault Source signal is distorted Correct source fault Lower MASTER volume Then increase LINE LEVEL and or MIC LEVEL to restore desired loudness Restore safety ground AC fuse blown Microphone The source level is too high Sound is distorted overloading the LINE IN even when volume is low Excessive hiss in system Improper gain settings Source has faulty safet Hum or buzz level y y connection or repair source rises and falls when ground equipment volume level is raised or lowered PAY Cane EECA OUE Repair or replace cable and speaker Faulty safety ground Restore safety ground connection Re route AC power cables away Induced from AC cords from the audio interconnect cabling Break lift the audio ground using an XLR F to XLR M adapter designed for this purpose Connect between the source and speaker Ground loop circulating Constant hum or ground current buzz unaffected by volume setting Use balanced cables whenever Excessive length unbalanced possible Use a Direct Injection cable from source Box DI Box to convert un balanced sources to balanced Increase source and or microphone output level and decrease speaker LINE IN and
3. Mount the speaker on its stand prior to making any electrical connections 2 Check that the set screw in the speaker base is backed out enough to clear the stand post 3 After placement verify that the stand post is fully seated in the speaker base 4 Tighten the set screw by hand to lock the speaker in place Failure to do so may result in injury or equipment damage e Route and secure all cabling such that there are no tripping hazards Use gaffer s tape or other retaining system liberally e Any cabling which crosses a traffic lane must be covered or taped down e Add weight i e sandbags to the base of the stand for added stability In a windy outdoor location this is vitally important 4 Podium Pro Audio Model PP1203A 12 2 Way Self Powered Speaker User s Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Likely Cause What To Do AC power not connected or no Verify the presence of AC AC power power Power switch off Replace AC fuse 5A If new fuse also blows speaker needs repair Verify signal present at input connector s Speaker is ON but no Input level set too low full Turn LINE LEVEL up sound counter clockwise clockwise Volume control set too low full counter clockwise clockwise Change to a Dynamic Microphone requires phantom Microphone or add a connected but no power microphone preamp that sound from provides phantom power microphone Defective microphone Repair or replace microphone
4. Podium Pro Audio Audio at its highest level http www podiumproaudio com 2009 INTRODUCTION Podium Pro Audio self powered loudspeakers are a high performance yet economical source of portable live sound reinforcement Applications include speech vocals stage monitor and music playback Used in accordance with the information provided this product will give years of trouble free use PP1203A FEATURES e Rugged light weight ABS construction o Built in handle makes setup teardown easy o Rubber feet for added stability o Feet drop into built in stacking cups for secure stacking o Perforated metal grill o Built in 1 72 88mm pole mount socket e 12 steel basket woofer o High temperature woofer voice coil e Titanium diaphragm horn loaded tweeter e 600 Watt peak power amplifier Built in MIC LINE mixing capability Bass and Treble controls Line level and dynamic microphone inputs Buffered and balanced loop through allows linking any number of speakers BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions Follow these instructions Heed all warnings Do not use where the speaker may get wet Avoid placing the speaker in direct sunlight Never place this speaker in close proximity to a heat source such as a radiator stove or heater vent Never defeat the polarizing or safety ground on the AC cord e Be certain all equipment is OFF before making or breaking connections e Always lower the volume control to minim
5. diumproaudio com PODIUM PRO AUDIO OPERATIONS MANUAL PP1203A Professional ABS Molded Loudspeaker 12 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of Podium Pro Audio s amplified loudspeaker this speaker includes the very latest technology in lightweight ABS design The trapezoidal design was used for amore precise and accurate sound and will add increased sound definition on vocal frequencies This state of the art speaker will give you years of enjoyment Features e Steel basket woofer e High wattage powered amplifier e Stand mounting socket e Auxiliary Line Output e Metal Grill e High Temperature Voice coil e Rubber Feet e Easy carry handles Podium e Stacking grooves Cautions 1 All operating instructions should be read before using this equipment 2 To reduce the risk of electric shock do not open the unit There are NO REPLACEABLE PARTS INSIDE Please refer servicing to a qualified Podium Pro Audio service technician 3 Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or to a heat source such as a radiator or stove 4 This unit should be cleaned only with a damp cloth Avoid solvents or other cleaning detergents 5 When moving this equipment it should be placed in its original carton and packaging This will reduce the risk of damage during transit 6 DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 7 DO NOT USE ANY SPRAY CLEANER OR LUBRICANT ON ANY CONTROLS OR SWITCHES 8 Make sure ALL of your equipme
6. ector and AC fuse The AC fuse and a spare are located under the cover directly above the AC plug Figure 1 AC POWER DISTRIBUTION It is very important to provide adequate AC power to each speaker in the system Performance of the PP1203A may be degraded if the AC voltage drops more than five volts The length of the run and the number of speakers connected dictate the appropriate gauge AC cord extension cord to use Use the following table to establish the correct gauge AC cord to use CAUTION Never connect more than three PP1203A speakers to a single AC cord run If more than three speakers are used add additional AC cords in parallel as needed Cord Gauge ONE PP1203A up to 100 up to 60 up to 30 TWO PP1203A THREE PP1203A O 16 O 4 up to 175 up to 100 Oo R2 O up to 300 up to 150 up to 100 SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION Podium Pro Audio speakers can accept either balanced or unbalanced line level sources and or microphones e A balanced interconnect is a three conductor system Two inner wires carry the audio signal differentially opposite phase and the third wire is for ground reference and shielding only e An unbalanced interconnect is a two wire system wherein the center conductor aka HOT carries the signal and the shield ground conductor is also a signal conductor The PP1203A will accept the three most common interconnects XLR PHONE and RCA XLR are balanced 1 4 PHONE cable
7. nt is completely OFF and lower ALLVOLUME LEVEL amp GAIN controls before connecting the speaker 9 ONLY LINE LEVEL SIGNALS CAN BE SENT TO YOUR SPEAKER Disregarding any of the above will void your warranty Podium Pro Audio
8. or MIC INPUT level s Improper gain structure CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS O MASTER This control adjusts the loudness of this speaker It has no effect on LINE OUT 2 MIC LEVEL This control adjusts MIC INPUT level independent of MASTER TREBLE BASS and LINE LEVEL controls 3 LINE LEVEL This control adjusts LINE IN level independent of MASTER TREBLE BASS and MIC LEVEL controls TREBLE This control adjusts 12dB at 12kHz It has no effect on LINE OUT BASS This control adjusts 12dB at 80Hz It has no effect on LINE OUT MIC INPUT This input accepts either XLR Podium or PHONE plug balanced or unbalanced RRDA Do not use XLR and PHONE inputs simultaneously LINE IN This input accepts balanced or unbalanced XLR connection It also accepts one mono or two stereo RCA phono connectors Stereo signals are mixed to mono Do not use both XLR and RCA inputs simultaneously LINE OUT Use this output to link multiple speakers to a single source LINE OUT is the sum of the MIC INPUT and LINE INO MASTER TREBLE and BASS controls have no effect on LINE OUT POWER LED lights green when the speaker is connected to AC power and the POWER switch is ON CLIP LED lights red when the power amplifier is overdriven Do not operate the speaker at a level that causes continuous illumination of this light 41 POWER ON OFF Switch 4D AC 110V 50 60Hz IEC power cord conn
9. s can be balanced or unbalanced RCA cables are always unbalanced Balanced interconnects provide superior noise immunity especially for runs over 10 feet It is recommended that you use balanced interconnects whenever possible LINKING MULTIPLE SPEAKERS See Figure 1 for control and connection locations To link daisy chain multiple speakers use an XLR interconnect from the LINE OUT connector of the first speaker to the LINE IN connector of the second speaker The PP1203A employs a buffered fully balanced LINE OUT circuit Therefore there is no practical limit to the number of speakers that can be linked Tip To use this feature effectively it is necessary to understand exactly what LINE OUT is It is the sum of the MIC INPUT and LINE IN This includes their relative levels as set by the MIC LEVEL and LINE LEVEL controls Note that the MASTER GAIN TREBLE and BASS controls have no effect on LINE OUT This allows you to optimize each speaker as necessary without altering the other linked speakers 5 Functions 1 MASTER Control the output signal m T 2 MIC LEVEL Controlthesignalfor MIC Ce O when using a microphone Was suc 3 LINE LEVEL Control the signal for LINE when using the line lt n 4 TREBLE Rise or attenuate 12dB at 10KHz Yee frequency E 5 BASS Riseorattenuate12dBat80Hz frequency Pll 6 MIC INPUT Use XLR or 1 4 jack connector tee balanced or
10. um full counter clockwise before turning speaker ON or OFF e Never attempt to connect a power amplifiers speaker level output to the PP1203A s inputs e Clean only with a damp not wet cloth e Refer all service needs to qualified personnel There are no user serviceable components inside oO 0 0 0 PP1203A SPECIFICATIONS system Description Self powered ported 12 two way Frequency range 10dB 25Hz 20kHz Maximum acoustic output level 122dB system power rating 300 Watts program material 600 Watts peak TREBLE control range 12dB 12kHz BASS control range 12dB 80Hz Power requirements 110VAC 50 60Hz up to 5A Enclosure ABS plastic Weight 43 Ib 19 5kg WARNING PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND LEVELS Podium Pro Audio PP1203A loudspeaker is capable of generating sound pressure levels SPL sufficient to cause permanent hearing damage to performers production crew and audience members Caution must be taken to avoid prolonged exposure to SPL levels in excess of 90dB For example Always place the speakers in such a manner that no audience members or personnel are continuously exposed to sound levels in excess of 90dB INSTALLATION Podium Pro Audio speakers are intended for portable applications where the speakers will be placed directly on the stage floor or mounted on a suitable speaker stand VERY IMPORTANT This product is NOT intended for permanent installations Such installations must
11. unbalanced 7 LINEIN UseRCAorXLR connector r ow balanced or unbalanced Bree 8 LINEOUT Useforsignalconnection i eS a Output among other amplified speakers oO D when you input the signal to MIC or LINE 9 Power Indicator Sse te D 10 CLIP The 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 11 Power Supply Switch 12 Power Supply Inout Connector Use with power cord Make sure ALL of your equipment is completely OFF and lower ALL VOLUME LEVEL amp GAIN controls before connecting the speaker Connections 1 For the PP1203A you can connect a mixer or microphone directly into your speaker To connect a microphone use an XLR or 1 4 jack connector to connect to the MIC 6 input 2 To connect a CD player turntable or mixer use an XLR or RCA connector to connect to the LINE IN 7 input If connecting a powered mixer use the mixers line level signals only 3 You can LINK additional speakers using the LINE OUT 8 connection The amplifier on your speaker will only power this speaker If you LINK to additional speakers those speakers must be self amplified 4 Turn on your mixer microphones or other signal source then turn on your PP1203A the Power Indicator 9 will be lit Now you can adjust your volume controls to a reasonable level Audio at its highest level Podium Pro Audio http www po
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