Behringer EP2500 - Manual (Page 4)

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EUROPOWER EP1500/EP2500
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................... 4
1.1 Before you get started ................................................... 4
2. CONTROL ELEMENTS ............................................... 5
2.1 Front panel ...................................................................... 5
2.2 Rear panel ...................................................................... 5
2.3 Configuration switches (MODE SWITCHES) .................. 6
2.3.1 Clip limiter .............................................................. 6
2.3.2 Input filter .............................................................. 6
2.3.3 2-channel mode (stereo) ..................................... 6
2.3.4 Parallel mode ........................................................ 6
2.3.5 Mono-bridged mode ............................................. 6
3. APPLICATIONS .......................................................... 7
3.1 Differences between 2-channel, parallel and mono-
bridged operating modes ................................................ 7
3.2 Bi-amping ........................................................................ 8
4. INSTALLATION ........................................................... 9
4.1 Connections .................................................................... 9
4.2 Audio connections ....................................................... 10
5. SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................... 11
6. WARRANTY .............................................................. 12
FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
welcome to the team of
BEHRINGER users, and
thank you very much for
expressing your confi-
dence in us by purchasing
this power amplifier.
Writing this foreword for
you gives me great plea-
sure, because it repre-
sents the culmination of
many months of hard
work delivered by our
engineering team to
achieve a very ambitious
goal: to develop two out-
standing power amp-
lifiers, whose flexibility
lets them respond to all
the P.A. and instrument
amplification requirements. The task of designing our new
EUROPOWER EP1500 and EP2500 certainly meant a great deal
of responsibility, which we assumed by focusing on you, the
discerning user and musician. Meeting your expectations also
meant a lot of work and night shifts. But it was fun, too. Developing
a product usually brings a lot of people together, and what a
great feeling it is when all who participated in such a project can
be proud of what they’ve achieved.
It is our philosophy to share our enjoyment with you, because
you are the most important member of the BEHRINGER team.
With your highly competent suggestions for new products you’ve
made a significant contribution to shaping our company and making
it successful. In return, we guarantee you uncompromising quality
as well as excellent technical and audio properties at an extremely
reasonable price. All of this will enable you to give free rein to
your creativity without being hampered by budget constraints.
We are often asked how we manage to produce such high-
quality devices at such unbelievably low prices. The answer is
quite simple: it’s you, our customers! Many satisfied customers
mean large sales volumes enabling us to get better purchasing
terms for components, etc. Isn’t it only fair to pass this benefit on
to you? Because we know that your success is our success
too!
I would like to thank all of you who have made the EUROPOWER
power amplifiers possible. You have all made your own personal
contributions, from the developers to the many other employees
at this company, and to you, the BEHRINGER user.
My friends, it’s been worth the effort!
Thank you very much,
Uli Behringer
1. INTRODUCTION
By purchasing one of the BEHRINGER EUROPOWER amp-
lifiers, you have selected a piece of high-end gear. This unit was
developed for professional use in live applications, and its rich
list of features will make it a dependable part of your equipment
with a diverse set of possible uses.
The EUROPOWER amps feature for example an input filter for
each channel, enabling you to remove the disturbing low-
frequency portion of the signal. Additionally, there is a limiter that
protects your loudspeakers. Various operating modes, such as
parallel or mono mode, open up various possibilities for effective
implementation with the rest of your audio equipment, leaving no
wishes unanswered.
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This manual first describes the terminology used,
so that you fully understand the EUROPOWER and
its functions. Please read the manual carefully and
keep it for future reference.
1.1 Before you get started
Your EUROPOWER was carefully packed at the factory, and
the packaging is designed to protect the unit from rough handling.
Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the
packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage,
which may have occurred during transit.
Please take the time and send us the completely filled out
warranty card within 14 days of the date of purchase. You may
also register online at www.behringer.com. The serial number
needed for the registration is located on the rear of the unit.
Failure to register your product may void future warranty claims.
1. INTRODUCTION