Behringer Eurolive F1220A - Manual (Page 5)

5 EUROLIVE F1220A User Manual
1. Before You Get Started
1.1 Shipment
Your product was carefully packed at the factory to ensure safe transport.
Nevertheless, if the box is damaged inspect the unit immediately for
signs of damage.
◊ If the 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.
◊ Always use the original box to prevent damage during storage
or transport.
◊ Make sure that children cannot play unsupervised with the unit or
its packaging.
◊ Please ensure proper disposal of all packing materials.
1.2 Initial operation
Ensure adequate air supply and to avoid overheating do not place the unit near
radiators etc.
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Caution
◊ Before you change the fuse, switch off the device and pull the plug to
avoid electric shock or damage to the device.
◊ Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the correct rating!
Please refer to the “Specifications” section for the applicable rating.
The fuse holder on the mains connector has 3 triangular markings. Two of these
triangles opposing each other. The device is set to the operating voltage printed
next to these markers and can be set to another voltage by turning the fuse
holder by 180°.
For connection to the mains use the enclosed power cord with cold connector
which complies with the relevant safety regulations.
◊ Please make sure that all devices are properly grounded. For your own
safety, never remove or disable the ground conductors from the devices
or on the power cords. The unit must always be connected to the mains
outlet with a protective grounding connection.
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Caution
◊ This loudspeaker is capable of producing extreme volumes. Please keep
in mind that high sound pressures do not only temporarily damage
your sense of hearing, but can also cause permanent hearing damage.
Be careful to select a suitable volume at all times.
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Important notes concerning installation
◊ The sound quality may diminish within the range of powerful
broadcasting stations and high-frequency sources. Increase the
distance between the transmitter and the device and use shielded
cables for all connections.
1.3 Online Registration
Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase
by visiting http://behringer.com and read the terms and conditions of our
warranty carefully.
Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is our intention to have it
repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty service, please contact
the BEHRINGER retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your
BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact
one of our subsidiaries. Corresponding contact information is included in the
original equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European Contact
Information). Should your country not be listed, please contact the distributor
nearest you. A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our
website (http://behringer.com).
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair
claims more quickly and efficiently.
Thank you for your cooperation!
2. Control Elements and Connections
2.1 Top panel
(1)
(2)
(3)
Fig. 2.1: First group control
(1) The POWER LED lights up when the loudspeaker is put into operation.
(2) The CLIP LED lights up when signal distortion occurs. Reduce the volume
with the LEVEL control until the CLIP LED (2) does not light up any more,
or occasionally lights up at signal peaks.
(3) To set the volume of the LINE or MIC signal, use the LEVEL control.
The left half of the control range is for attenuating the LINE signal.
The right half is for raising the level of the MIC signal.
Level adjusting: Turn the LEVEL control whose signal you want to
adjust slowly to the right until the CLIP LED lights up only at signal peaks.
The LED is not supposed to glow continuously.
◊ We would like to draw your attention to the fact that extremely loud
sound levels may damage your hearing as well as your headphones/
loudspeakers. Turn the LEVEL control fully to the left before you switch
on the unit. Be careful to select a suitable volume at all times.