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1. 04CD 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 38mm stands Podium Pro Audio Model PP1204CD 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 AC fuse blown fuse also blows speaker needs repair connector s Speaker is ON but no Input level set too low full 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 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 Hum or buzz level Source has faulty safety connection or repair source rises and fa2. D lights green when the speaker is connected to AC power and the power switch is in the ON position AC INPUT IEC power cord connector and AC fuse The fuse and a spare are located under the cover directly above the AC plug VOLTAGE SELECTOR Switch selects either 120VAC or 240VAC operation Never move this switch while the speaker is connected to an AC outlet ON OFF switch 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 follow rigorous standards including cable or chain rigging for safety No rigging 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 must 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 PP1204CD 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 PP12
3. 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 PP1204CD FEATURES e USB SD HOST MP3 player with backlit LCD display e Rugged light weight ABS construction o Built in handle makes setup teardown easy o Tip amp Roll built in wheels for easy transport 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 38mm pole mount socket e 12 steel basket woofer o High temperature woofer voice coil e Titanium diaphragm horn loaded tweeter e 600 Watt peak class D power amplifier Built in MIC LINE mixing capability Bass Mid 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 o
4. e 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 6 MIC Adjusts level of MIC IN independent of LINE MASTER TREBLE MID and BASS controls TREBLE Adjusts 15dB at 12kHz Has no effect on LINE OUT MID Adjusts 15dB at 2 5kHz Has no effect on LINE OUT BASS Adjusts 15dB at 80Hz Has no effect on LINE OUT CLIP LED lights amber when the power amplifier is overdriven Do not operate the speaker at a level that causes continuous illumination of this light LINE OUT Use this output to link multiple speakers to a single source LINE OUT is the sum of MIC IN LINE IN and the Digital Music Player It is a balanced output MASTER TREBLE MID and BASS controls have no effect on LINE OUT LINE IN 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 MIC IN This input accepts balanced or unbalanced XLR or 1 4 PHONE plug Do not use the XLR and 7 PHONE inputs simultaneously PROT When a fault condition exists i e overheating this red LED lights and the amplifier shuts down When the fault is corrected protection is automatically reset and operation is restored POWER LE
5. ector of the first speaker to the LINE IN connector of the second speaker The PP1204CD employs a buffered 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 MIC IN LINE IN and the Digital Music Player signals This includes their relative levels as set by the MIC LINE and the Digital Music Player VOL controls Note that the MASTER TREBLE MID and BASS controls have no effect on LINE OUT This allows you to optimize each speaker as necessary without altering the other linked speakers PP1204CD SPECIFICATIONS System Description Self powered ported 12 two way weight 45 Ib 20 4kg Frequency range 10dB 25Hz 20kHz Maximum acoustic output level 106dB System power rating 300 Watts program material 600 Watts peak DIGITAL MUSIC PLAYER Accepts USB 2 0 and SD memory devices up to 32GB File format MP3 WMA TREBLE control range 15dB 12kHz MID control range 15dB 2 5kHz BASS control range 15dB 80Hz Power requirements 120 240VAC 50 60Hz up to 5 2 5A Enclosure ABS plastic WARNING PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND LEVELS Podium Pro Audio PP1204CD loudspeaker is capable of generating sound pressure levels SPL sufficient to cause permanent hearing damage to performers production crew and audience members Caution must b
6. ion of the stand post 3 After placement verify that the stand post is fully seated in the speaker base 4 Tighten the setscrew 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 that 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 AC POWER DISTRIBUTION It is very important to provide adequate AC power to each speaker in the system Performance of the PP1204CD 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 PP1204CD speakers to a single AC cord run If more than three speakers are used add additional AC cords in parallel as needed xol Ko KET Lele I ONE PP1204CD TWO PP1204CD THREE PP1204CD up to 100 up to 60 up to 30 O 16 PA up to 175 up to 100 up to 60 PAD up to 300 up to 150 up to 100
7. lay only the current selection continuously WARNING THIS SPEAKER IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING All Will play all music files found on the memory CONTAUOUS EXPOSURE SAN LEAB TO device continuously nM ro NORE INFORMATION SS Rand Will play all music files found on the memory nate device continuously in a random order wo Watta Man EQ VOL When setting the volume or selecting an EQ A USB HOST SD MP3 your selection will be displayed here for two seconds Class D Audio Power Amplifier gt t NO Indicates play or pause and the current EET raga Secs POOR selection number ra e SONG NAME Displays the filename of the current Om E selection Digital music player controls Figure 1 The player locates all MP3 and WMA music files on the memory device and plays them in alpha numeric order Music files in a folder will be played before files in the root of the device Two or more folders will also be played in alpha numeric order O gt tl Press once to start play Press again to pause play O Press to skip to the beginning of the next file Q M4 Press to skip back to the beginning of the previous file O VOL Press to raise the Digital Music Player s output O VOL Press to lower the Digital Music Player s output Tip When mixing two or more sources e g MIC INE LINE IN and the Digital Music Player you will use VOL in conjunction with the other source level control s to achieve the de
8. lls when ground f equipment OWING level t Tasg Faulty cabling between source or lowered y g Repair or replace cable and speaker Faulty sacl groung 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 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 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 or MIC INPUT level s Improper gain structure DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER USB 2 0 Port lt Insert any USB memory device up to 32GB directly into this port SD Port Insert any SD memory device up to 32GB directly into this port LCD Display U SD Indicates which memory device is connected If both ports are occupied it indicates which one is currently playing TIME DISPLAY This counter indicates how long the current selection has been playing CD Indicates the current mode of play One Will p
9. n the AC cord Be certain all equipment is OFF before making or breaking connections e Always lower the volume control to minimum full counter clockwise before turning speaker ON or OFF e Never attempt to connect a power amplifiers speaker level output to the PP1204CD 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 2 O O O O 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 PP1204CD will accept the three most common interconnects XLR PHONE and RCA XLR are balanced 2 PHONE cables 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 conn
10. sired relative level of all sources Start with the Digital Music Players output at maximum 25 and adjust the other source s to the desired mix lowering the Digital Players output only if necessary After the desired mix has been achieved use the PP1204CD MASTER volume control to set the speaker s loudness This will result in the highest quality sound O EQ Press to step through 10 preset equalization curves Normal Rock Pop Classic Jazz Blue Hall Bass Soft Country and Opera O CD Press to select the desired mode of play One All and Rand See LCD Display O U SDWhen both the USB and SD ports are occupied press to select which source to play CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS MASTER Adjusts the loudness of this speaker It has no effect on LINE OUT LINE Adjusts LINE IN level independent of MIC MASTER TREBLE MID and BASS controls continued 3 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 1 Mount the speaker on its stand prior to making any electrical connections 2 Turn the setscrew in the speaker base counter clockwise until it does not block the insert
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