Behringer PRO HA4600 Musical Instrument User Manual
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3. MONO switch can be used to switch each of the amplifiers from stereo to mono operation The BASS control can be used to increase or decrease the lower frequencies 15 dB The TREBLE control can be used to increase or decrease the higher frequencies 15 dB The BALANCE control sets the ratio level between the MAIN or DIRECT IN signal and the input signal which was applied to the AUX input The OUTPUT LEVEL control is used to set the sound level of each individual amplifier At the same time it also controls the left and right channels The 8 digit OUTPUT LEVEL display monitors the output level of each individual channel over the range from 24 to 12 dBu If the Clip LED lights up please reduce the gain of the current channel otherwise distortion may result The rear panel control elements 2 CONTROL ELEMENTS 7 POWERPLAY PRO HA4600 3 APPLICATIONS 3 1 Using the MAIN inputs Connect a program source to the rear panel MAIN inputs and connect the headphone cable with one of the POWERPLAY PRO outputs Turn the INPUT LEVEL and the BALANCE controls to their central positions The INPUT LEVEL control is used to increase or decrease together the volume of all the headphones which are being controlled via the MAIN inputs The individual OUTPUT LEVEL controls are only used to adjust the desired channel volume 3 2 Using the AUX IN inputs The AUX IN inputs are basically used to mix in an additional input signal with the m
4. left and right headphone outputs This routing option means that you can set up two different programs via the left and right inputs and make just the one or the other audible as desired The Mute function is particularly useful if playback is to be combined with the simultaneous recording of a vocal track Whereas before it was necessary for a singer to hold one headphone pad away from his her ear during a music recording in order to hear his own voice better with the HA4600 the playback can now be switched to stereo mode and the unused channel switched to mute The previous normal and uncomfortable practice of moving one headphone pad away from the ear is now a thing of the past 3 6 Connecting several headphones All four stereo amplifiers have three headphone output sockets on both the front and rear panels This means that several headphones can be connected via each amplifier at the same time provided that the minimum connection impedance of the amplifier does not drop below 100 Ohm Since the amplifiers are resistant to temporary short circuits no damage will occur if the level drops below this impedance but it can lead to a loss of quality in the form of distortion and reduced performance 3 APPLICATIONS 9 POWERPLAY PRO HA4600 4 AUDIO CONNECTIONS As a standard the BEHRINGER POWERPLAY PRO is equipped with electronically servo balanced inputs and outputs The circuit design features automatic hum suppression for balanced signals
5. the extended warranty the buyer must com plete and return the enclosed warranty card within 14 days of the date of purchase to BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH in accordance with the conditions stipulated in 3 Fail ure to return the card in due time date as per postmark will void any extended warranty claims Based on the conditions herein the buyer may also choose to use the online registration option via the Internet www behringer com or www behringer de 2 WARRANTY 1 BEHRINGER BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH in cluding all BEHRINGER subsidiaries listed on the enclosed page except BEHRINGER Japan warrants the mechanical and elec tronic components of this product to be free of defects in mate rial and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase in accordance with the warranty regu lations described below If the product shows any defects within the specified warranty period that are not due to normal wear and tear and or improper handling by the user BEHRINGER shall at its sole discretion either repair or replace the product 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 ex pressly excluded 3 RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 1 To obtain warranty service the buyer or his authorized dealer must call BEHRINGER see enclosed list during normal bus
6. ES Left mute Right mute Mono DISPLAYS Input level Output level POWER SUPPLY Mains voltage Power consumption Fuses Mains connection DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT Dimensions POWERPLAY PRO HA4600 XLR and 1 4 TRS HF filtered servo balanced input 40 kOhm balanced 20 kOhm unbalanced 21 dBu balanced and unbalanced typically 40 dB gt 55 dB 1 kHz 1 4 TRS tip left ring right sleeve ground unbalanced gt 15 kOhm unbalanced 21 dBu unbalanced typically 40 dB gt 50 dB 1 kHz XLR and 1 4 TRS balanced unbalanced depends on the input impedance 21 dBu balanced and unbalanced 10 Hz to 100 kHz 3 dB gt 99 dBu unweighted 22 Hz to 22 kHz gt 95 dB 4dBu 0 005 typ 4 dBu 1 kHz Gain 1 26 dBm 100 Ohm variable Mix between Aux and Main signals variable mutes the left signal of the respective channel mutes the right signal of the respective channel switches this channel to mono 4 digit LED display 24 12 0 12 dBu 8 digit LED display 24 18 12 6 0 6 12 dBu CLIP USA Canada 120 V 60 Hz U K Australia 240 V 50 Hz Europe 230 V 50 Hz general export model 100 120 V 200 240 V 50 60 Hz 40 W 100 120 V T 630 mA H 200 240 V T 315 mA H standard IEC receptacle approx 1 3 4 44 5 mm 19 482 6 mm 8 2 217 mm 5 SPECIFICATIONS 11 POWERPLAY PRO HA4600 6 WARRANTY 1 WARRANTY CARD ONLINE REGISTRATION To be protected by
7. ON 5 POWERPLAY PRO HA4600 I Ifthe unit is damaged please do not return it to us but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be granted Shipping claims must be made by the consignee Be sure thatthere is enough space around the unit for cooling and please do not place the POWERPLAY PRO on high temperature devices such as power amplifiers etc to avoid overheating gt Before connecting the POWERPLAY PRO to the mains please carefully check that your equipment is set to the correct supply voltage The fuse holder on the female mains connector has 3 triangular markings Two of these triangles are opposite each other The HA4600 is set to the operating voltage shown next to these markings It can be set to another voltage by turning the fuse holder through 180 CAUTION this does not apply to export models which were designed e g only for a mains voltage of 115 V Connection to the mains is made by means of a mains cable with an IEC receptacle which complies with the appropriate safety regulations gt Please note that all units must be grounded properly For your own safety you should never remove any ground connectors from electrical devices or power cords or render them inoperative WARNING I gt It should be pointed out that extreme output volumes may damage your ears and or your headphones Turn down all LEVEL controls before you switch on the unit Alway
8. POWERPLAY PRO HA4600 User s Manual Version 1 0 April 2001 SM BEHRINGER www behringer com POWERPLAY PRO HA4600 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the cover or back No user serviceable parts inside CAUTION refer servicing to qualified personnel RISK RE WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture This symbol wherever it appears This symbol wherever it appears alerts alerts you to the presence of you to important operating and mainte uninsulated dangerous voltage inside nance instructions in the accompanying the enclosure voltage that may be literature Read the manual sufficient to constitute a risk of shock DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Allthe safety and operation instructions should be read before the appliance is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow instructions All operation and user instructions should be followed Water and Moisture The appliance should not be used near water e g near a bathtub washbowi kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its location or positi
9. and so ensures trouble free operation even atthe highest operating levels Externally induced mains hum etc can therefore be effectively suppressed The automatic servo function recognizes the presence of unbalanced connectors and adjusts the nominal level internally to avoid level differences between the input and output signals 6 dB correction I gt Please ensure that only qualified persons install and operate the POWERPLAY PRO During installation and operation the user must have sufficient electrical contact to earth Electrostatic charges might affect the operation of the unit Headphones AUX IN and DIRECT IN stereo jack Tip left Ring right Sleeve Ground Shield Tip Ring Sleeve Strain relief clamp Fig 4 1 Connector for the headphones AUX IN and DIRECT IN Unbalanced use of Balanced use of mono 1 4 jack plugs stereo 1 4 jack plugs Ring Balanced use with XLR connectors 10 4 AUDIO CONNECTIONS 5 SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO INPUTS MAIN Input Connectors Type Impedance Max input level CMRR AUX IN and DIRECT IN Input Connectors Type Impedance Max input level CMRR AUDIO OUTPUTS Connectors Type Impedance Max output level SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Frequency response Noise Distortion THD POWER AMPLIFIER Max output power Min output impedance FUNCTION CONTROLS Input level Balance per channel Output level per channel FUNCTION SWITCH
10. aster signal while the corresponding BALANCE control adjusts the volume ratio between the two signals The Aux function replaces the monitor mixer which was necessary up to now and so allows for a type of use which occurs frequently in practice Suppose e g that a singer has to add a vocal track to an existing playback Up till now it was usual for the singer to listen to the playback by pressing a headphone pad against one ear while using the other ear to control his her own voice With the POWERPLAY PRO this application becomes much simpler and much more comfortable The playback signal is played in via the MAIN IN inputs and the pre amplified vocal signal added via the AUX connector The associated BALANCE control is adjusted so that the singer hears a perfect sound volume mix of both the playback and the vocals with the OUTPUT LEVEL control determining the overall volume level The four independent channels permit the separate recording and mixing for four musicians Should this not be enough you can interface and link as many POWERPLAY PRO machines as desired using the MAIN OUT outputs 8 3 APPLICATIONS POWERPLAY PRO HA4600 POWERPLAY PRO with the appropriate monitor subgroup or single outputs from the mixing console Please note that the AUX inputs are set up for stereo To play in a stereo signal you will need a stereo jack If you use a mono jack it is advisable to activate the MONO switch so as to get a signal distributio
11. buyer cus tomer of retail dealer and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product No other person re tail dealer etc shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of BEHRINGER 6 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 7 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 unless they constitute an infringement of national warranty law The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice 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 Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH BEHRINGER and POWERPLAY are registered trademarks ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2001 BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH Hanns Martin Schleyer Str 36 38 47877 Willich M nchheide II Germany Tel 49 0 21 54 92 06 0 Fax 49 0 21 54 92 06 30 12 6
12. f the product by the user This also applies to defects caused by normal wear and tear in particular of faders potentiometers keys buttons and similar parts 4 Damages defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this warranty A misuse 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 by 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 5 WARRANTY TRANSFERABILITY This warranty is extended exclusively to the original
13. hing possibilities and a sound performance which are found in few headphone amplifiers Besides its extremely powerful amplifiers the HA4600 also has an ingenious signal source distribution system Improving on the well known POWERPLAY PRO unit was a big challenge We are proud that we have been able to develop further the innovations we introduced in the preceding models and to have developed an even more high value headphone amplifier which can meet professional expectations in every type of application The HA4600 includes for example bass and high EQ in each channel making possible an even more individualized audio setup An 8 segment LED display gives you exact information on the performance of each channel and makes it possible to control the level precisely at any time gt This manual first describes the terminology used so that you can fully understand the POWERPLAY PRO and its functions Please read the manual carefully and keep it for future reference 1 1 Before you begin The POWERPLAY PRO was carefully packed in the factory in order to ensure safe transport Nevertheless should the box show signs of damage please check the equipment itself immediately for any signs of external damage Please also take the time to complete and return the warranty card within 14 days of the date of purchase otherwise you will lose the right to the extended warranty Or simply use our online registration under www behringer com 1 INTRODUCTI
14. iness hours BEFORE returning the product All inquiries must be ac companied by a description of the problem BEHRINGER will then issue a return authorization number 2 Subsequently the product must be returned in its original shipping carton together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by BEHRINGER 3 Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted 4WARRANTY REGULATIONS 1 Warranty services will be furnished only if the product is accompanied by a copy of the original retail dealer s invoice Any product deemed eligible for repair or replacement by BEHRINGER under the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced within 30 days of receipt of the product at BEHRINGER 2 If the product needs to be modified or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a na tional 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 resulting 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 o
15. n over both halves of the headphone 4 OUT 1 OUT 2 MONITOR PATHS ary an 1A 7 5 AUX IN 2 AUX IN 3 AUX IN 4 Fig 3 2 Example of a monitor recording in stage use 3 3 Using the DIRECT IN input The DIRECT IN socket is situated on the left side of the front panel It is often necessary e g to replay a piece of music to the musicians in the studio via a DAT recorder This can be done simply and easily using the DIRECT IN socket Use of this input automatically blocks the signal set up over the MAIN IN socket 3 4 Using the MONO function For some monitor applications especially in live operation a stereo program can often sound irritating This negative effect becomes particularly clear if the two channels show a large channel separation i e they have different information content linked with significantly different impressions of sound volume The MONO switch permits mono operation that is the linked operation of the left and right channels without having to use a Y adaptor or a special cable 3 5 Using the MUTE function If the MONO switch is in the depressed position the unit works in mono operation Pressing one of the two MUTE switches mutes the corresponding input signal left or right input and the non muted signal can then be heard over BOTH
16. on does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the appliance should not be situated on a 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 Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat Power Source The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance Grounding or Polarization Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords and plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer Non use Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time Debris and Liquid Entry Care should be taken that debris and or liquids do not enter the enclosure through openings Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel
17. s pay attention to an appropriate volume 2 CONTROL ELEMENTS The BEHRINGER POWERPLAY PRO has four identical channels Each channel has three illuminated push button switches four rotary controls two jacks and eight LEDs The common main section has one control one jack and five LEDs 2 1 The front panel control elements INPUT LEVEL dBu OUTPUT LEVEL dBu ON 24 2 0 12 POWERPLAY MAIN SECTION er PRO 4 CHANNEL HEADPHONE L MUTE MONO DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER MODEL HA4600 DIRECT IN INPUT LEVEL HEADPHONE OUT AUX IN 6 1 INTRODUCTION jo N jo 01 ik oO 12 13 2 2 POWERPLAY PRO HA4600 The 4 digit INPUT LEVEL display shows the input level over a range from 24 to 12 dBu The ON LED lights up when you switch on the HA4600 The HEADPHONE OUT socket is connected in parallel with the output sockets on the rear panel and provides an additional means of listening to the individual channels This function is particularly useful when the equipment has been permanently installed in a rack A further input signal can be mixed in to the MAIN or the DIRECT IN Signal via the AUX IN input The L MUTE switch mutes the left input signal The R MUTE switch mutes the right input signal The
18. the results of their work Our philosophy is that you should also share in this satisfaction You are the most important member of our team With your highly competent encouragement and suggestions for new products you have greatly contributed to shaping our company and to making it successful In return we guarantee you an uncompromising level of quality manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system excellent technical and audio characteristics and an extremely favorable price All this makes it possible for you to develop your fullest potential without being hampered by budget constraints We are often asked how we manage to manufacture equipment of this quality at such unbelievably low prices The answer is very simple You make it possible Many satisfied customers means large sales volumes Large sales volumes means we can get better purchase prices for components etc Isn t it only fair for us to pass this benefit back to you After all we Know that your success is our success too would like to thank everyone who has helped make the POWERPLAY PRO possible All have made their own personal contribution beginning with the developers through the many employees of our company and up to you the user of BEHRINGER products My friends it s been worth the trouble Thank you very much It p Uli Behringer POWERPLAY PRO HA4600 POWERPLAY PRO Professional multi purpose headphone amplifier system for stage and st
19. udio applications BEHRmeER ol o Ho o ED GGlo 0 GGle 0 GG A Four totally independent high power stereo amplifiers in one rack space A Four independent input aux sections provide up to four stereo mixes A Stereo aux input for each channel allows you to mix in any additional instrument or sound source A Ultra musical 2 band EQ per channel for effective sound adaptation A Highest sonic quality even at maximum volume A Output level control per channel A Mono stereo switch per channel for more flexibility A Left amp right mute switches per channel allow two different mixes in mono mode A One front and two rear output s 1 4 TRS per channel A Accurate 8 digit LED output meter per channel A Front panel direct input connector for easy connection of any source A Paralleled main outputs allow cascading of several headphone amplifiers A Servo balanced gold plated XLR and 1 4 TRS inputs and outputs A Ultra low noise 4580 operational amplifiers for outstanding audio performance A High quality detented ALPS potentiometers and illuminated switches A High quality components and exceptionally rugged construction for long life and durability A Shielded toroidal power transformer for minimal noise interference A Manufactured under the ISO9000 certified management system POWERPLAY PRO HA4600 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION ea 5 1 1 Before you begin u een en a RAGE eet eee 5 2
20. when The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or Debris or liquid has entered the appliance or The appliance has been exposed to rain or The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that which is described in the operating instruc tions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel POWERPLAY PRO HA4600 FOREWORD Dear Customer Welcome to the team of POWERPLAY PRO users and many thanks for the confidence that you have shown in us by purchasing the HA4600 It is one of my most pleasant tasks to write this letter to you because after many months of hard work our engineers have achieved a very ambitious goal the presentation of an outstanding piece of equipment which thanks to its flexibility can be used both in studios and by in live sound applications The task of developing our new POWERPLAY PRO has meant a great deal of responsibility As we continued to develop it further you the discerning end user and musician were always at the forefront of our thoughts Meeting this responsibility also involved us in considerable effort and late night working but it was fun too This type of development always brings together a large number of people and it is a great feeling when all those involved can be proud of
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