Alto PBM4D Users Manual

R

LTO

PBM4D SISTEMA

PORTABLE PA SYSTEM

User's Manual

www.altoproaudio.com

Version 1.3 NOV. 2007

English

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION

CAUTION

RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOTOPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR THE BACK PANEL OF THIS EQUIPMENT. THERE ARE NO PARTS NEEDED BY USER INSIDE THE EQUIPMENT. FOR SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTERS.

This symbol, wherever used, alerts you to the

presence of un insulated and dangerous voltages within the product enclosure. These are voltages that may be sufficient to constitute the risk of electric shock or death.

This symbol, wherever used, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions.

Please read.

Protective Ground Terminal AC mains (Alternating Current)

Hazardous Live Terminal ON: Denotes the product is turned on. OFF: Denotes the product is turned off.

CAUTION

Describes precautions that should be observed to prevent damage to the product.

1.

Read this Manual carefully before operation. Keep this Manual in a safe place.

2.

Be aware of all warnings reported

3.

with this symbol.

4.

Keep this Equipment away from water and moisture.

5.

Clean it only with dry cloth. Do not use solvent or other chemicals.

6.

Do not damp or cover any cooling opening. Install the equipment only in accordance with the Manufacturer's instructions.

Power Cords are designed for your safety. Do

7.

not remove Ground connections! If the plug does not fit your AC outlet, seek advice from a qualified electrician. Protect the power cord and plug from any physical stress to avoid risk of electric shock. Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. This could cause electric shock or fire.

Unplug this equipment when unused for long

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periods of time or during a storm.

Refer all service to qualified service personnel

9.

only. Do not perform any servicing other than those instructions contained within the User's Manual.

To prevent fire and damage to the product,

10.

use only the recommended fuse type as indicated in this manual. Do not short circuit the fuse holder. Before replacing the fuse, make sure that the product is OFF and disconnected from the AC outlet.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock and fire, do not expose this equipment to moisture or rain.

Dispose of this product should notbeplacedinmunicipalwaste and should be separate collection.

MovethisEquipmentonlywithacart,

11.

stand, tripod, or bracket, specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the Equipment. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / equipment combination to avoid possible injury from tip over.

12.

Permanent hearing loss may be caused by exposure to \ extremely high noise levels. The US. Government's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the permissible exposure to noise level. These are shown in the following chart:

HOURS X DAY

8 6 4 3 2 1,5 1 0,5 0,25 or less

According to OSHA, an exposure to high SPL in excess of these limits may result in the loss of heat. To avoid the potential damage of heat, it is recommended that Personnel exposed to equipment capable of generating high SPL use hearing protection while such equipment is under operation.

The apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

The mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

EXAMPLE

SPL

Small gig

90

train

92

Subway train

95

High level desktop monitors

97

Classic music concert

100 102 105 110 115

Rock concert

IN THIS MANUAL:

1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................1

2. FEATURES.......................................................................................1

3. QUICK START..................................................................................3

4. CONTROL ELEMENTS......................................................................5

5. INSTALLATION & CONNECTION........................................................9

6. PRESET LIST

...................................................................................11

7. BLOCK DIAGRAM..........................................................................12

8. TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................13

9. WARRANTY..................................................................................14

1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the amazing portable PA system PBM4D SISTEMA.

This system is small enough to fit into any airplane's overhead storage compartment yet being flexible and powerful enough to be used for small gigs and professional multimedia presentations. PBM4D SISTEMA includes a 45+45 watt stereo amplifier, a 5-channel mixer, and 2x5" full range speakers. The chassis is made by moulded polypropylene for shock and moisture protection. SISTEMA also includes a 24 Bit digital multieffect with 16 Factory Presets. Your PBM4D SISTEMA is the ideal tool for: Multimedia Presentations, Weddings, Small Church Functions, Gym, Music Rehearsal, Small Gigs, School Functions, and more .

Enjoy your PBM4D SISTEMA and make sure to read this Manual carefully before operation!

Yo u r P B M4 D

2. FEATURES

Compact moulded polypropylene case Modern design & Lightweight 2x5" full range speakers 3-band equalizer on input channels 5 Input channels with individual Volume control and 2 bands EQ 3 bands Master EQ 3 XLR microphone Inputs with phantom power(+15V) 2 RCA Line Inputs 2 RCA Line Outputs Monitor/Headphone output Monitor/Headphone level control 2 powered output (45+45 watt) for optional external speakers 16-preset digital effect processor

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SPOTLIGHT

SISTEMA

PBM4D

PRESETS

DSP

CLIP

MUTE

R

LTO

DSP

OPERATING

MONITOR

10

MAIN

1. WARM HALL

2. BRIGHT HALL

3. WARM ROOM

2

1

16

0

HIGH

0

MIDDLE

0

BASS

4. BRIGHT ROOM

5. VOCAL 1

6. VOCAL 2

MUTE

4

3

15

14

12KHz

8

+10dB

0

-

+15dB

0

-15dB

+10dB

0

-

+15dB

0

-15dB

+10dB

0

-

+15dB

0

-15dB

+10dB

-

+15dB

0 0

-15dB

MAIN POWER OUT

LOW

8

( MIN.LOAD )

80Hz

8

+10dB

-

+15dB

-15dB

+10dB

-

+15dB

-15dB

+10dB

-

+15dB

-15dB

+10dB

-

+15dB

-15dB

LEVEL

P

M

A

LEVEL

E

R

P

E

S

O

N

W

O

L

P

M

A

LEVEL

E

R

P

E

S

I

O

N

W

O

L

P

M

A

LEVEL

E

R

P

E

S

I

O

N

W

O

L

MONITOR OUT

IN

TAPE

(bal.)

LINE IN

(bal.)

LINE IN

(bal.)

LINE IN

OUT

CH 4

CH 3

MIC IN (bal.)

CH 2

MIC IN (bal.)

CH 1

MIC IN (bal.)

OFFON

PHANTOM

+10dB

AUX1

POST

DSP/FX

8

-

+10dB

8

-

+15dB

-15dB

+15dB

-15dB

0

LEVEL

HIGH

AUX1

POST

DSP/FX

0

-10

-30

HIGH

+15dB

AUX1

POST

DSP/FX

-15dB 0

12. REV + DELAY2

13. REV + DELAY3

7

11

10

0

8

9

10

14. REV + DELAY4

15. REV + CHORUS1

0

16. REV + CHORUS2

HIGH

AUX1

POST

DSP/FX

AUX/DFX RET

0

PRESETS

7. VOCAL 3

8. PLATE

9. STEREO DELAY1

10. STEREO DELAY2

11. REV + DELAY1

5

6

12

13

HIGH

2

3. QUICK START

This is the fastest way to get something out from your PBM4D SISTEMA, if you have akeyboardandamicrophone.

a. Well, there is not really much to say before starting to operate the PBM4D SISTEMA.

It includes Mixer, Amplifiers and Speakers, so just put it on a clean table first and make sure that the Power switch on the back panel is on OFF position.

b. Turn down the Input Channel Gain Controls and the MAIN and MONITOR controls.

c. Keep Input Channel EQ and Master EQ controls in center position.

d. Only at this point you can connect the AC cable into an AC socket and you can

switch the system ON.

e. Now connect a microphone into Channel 1-3 or a Line Instrument into Channel 4.

f. Slowly turn up the Input Channel LEVEL Control and then the MAIN Control.

g. For an optimal sound reproduction make sure that the -10 and 0 LEDs on the

Master LED Meter are blinking.

Here you are. It is your first gig with your PBM4D SISTEMA..

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HOOK

MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION

UP

LTO

PBM4D

DSP

MUTE

DSP

1

16

2

3

15

4

14

5

1

6

12

11

8

10

0

9

PRESETS

AUX/DFXRET

DSPFX

0000

UX1

HGH HIGH H GH H GH

MIC1MIC2

OST

2KHz 12KHz 12KHz 2KHz

8

+10 B

+1 dB +15dB 15dB +1 dB

15dB 5dB 15 B 15dB

00 0 0 0000

LOW

80Hz

8

+10 B

15dB 5dB 15 B 15dB

+1 dB +15dB 15dB +1 dB

LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL

N

O

W

S

O

E

L

P

R

A

M

P

LNE N

MICIN (ba ) MIC IN (bal ) MC N bal )

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH4

SISTEMA

PRESETS

CLP

1 WARMHALL 2 BRGHT HALL 3 WARMROOM 4 BRGHT ROOM

MUTE

BASS

5 VOCAL1 6 VOCAL2 7 VOCAL3 8 PL TE 9 ST REO ELAY1 0 ST REO ELAY2

1 REV+ DE AY1

2 REV+ DEL Y2 3 REV+ DEL Y3

10

4 REV+ DEL Y4 5 REV+ CHORUS1 6 REV+ CHORUS2

LOW

80Hz

(b l )

MIDDLE HGH

0

+15dB

1 dB

5dB

DSPFX

AU 1 PO T

8

+10dB

LOW

0Hz

8

+10dB

N

W

I

S

O

E

L

R

E

A

M

P

ba )

LINE N

MAIN

0

8

+15 B

+ 5dB

15dB

LEVEL

DSP/ X

AUX1 POST

8

+ 0dB

LOW

80Hz

8

+ 0dB

N

O

W

S

O

E

L

P

R

E

A

M

P

bal)

LNE

OPERATNG

MONITOR

10

0

10

PHANTOM

30

OFFON

8

+10 B

+10dB

DSPFX

A X1 OST

8

+10 B

MAIN POWER OUT

(MIN LOAD )

8

+10 B

MON TOROUT

IN

TAPE

OUT

Headphone

Wireless MIC System

Laptop Computer

Tape Recorder

iPOD ,CD Player. MP3

This will be typical setting for a Business Presentation making use of PowerPoint slides and background music/effects generated by CD player, iPOD or other sources such as Mp3 Players. The Presenter has up to 2 microphones available and a wireless microphone can also be connected for the use of the audience. The entire presentation can be recorder via Tape or DAT Recorder.

HOOK

UP

MIC

SMALL GIG WITH EXTERNAL SPEAKERS

Passive Speakers

LTO

PBM4D

DSP

MUTE

DSP

1

16

2

3

5

4

1

5

13

12

7

1

8

10

0

9

PRESETS

AUX/DFXRET

DSPFX

0000

AU 1

HIGH HGH HIGH HIGH

PO T

12KHz 12KHz 1 KHz 12KHz

8

+10dB

+15dB + 5dB +15 B +15dB

1 dB 15dB 15dB 1dB

00 0 0 0000

LOW

80Hz

8

+10dB

1 dB 15dB 15dB 1dB

+15dB + 5dB +15 B +15dB

LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL

N

O

W

S

O

E

P

R

E

M

P

INE N

MC N bal) MC N bal) MICIN (bal )

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH4

SISTEMA

PRESETS

CLP

1 WA MHA L 2 BRIGHTH LL 3 WA MROOM 4 BRIGHTROOM

MUTE

BASS

5 VOCAL1 6 VOCAL2 7 VOCAL3 8 PLATE 9 STEREODEL Y1 10 STEREODEL Y2 11 REV + DELAY1 12 REV+ ELAY2 13 REV+ ELAY3

10

14 REV+ ELAY4 15 REV+ HORUS1 16 REV+ HORUS2

LOW

8 Hz

O

L

bal)

MDDLE HIGH

0

+ 5dB

15dB

DSP/FX

UX1

POST

8

+1 dB

LOW

80Hz

8

+1 dB

N

O

W

S

E

P

E

A

M

P

( al )

LNE

MAIN

0

8

+15dB

1 dB

LEVEL

DSPFX

A X1 P ST

8

+10dB

LOW

80Hz

8

+10dB

N

O

W

I

O

E

L

P

R

E

A

M

P

b l )

LNE

OPERATNG

MONITOR

10

0

PHANTOM

0

OFFON

8

+10dB

+ 0dB

DSPFX

AU 1 PO T

8

+10dB

MA N POWER OUT

(M N LOAD )

8

+10dB

MONITOROUT

IN

TAPE

OUT

Powered Stage Monitor

DAT Recorder

Guitar

Keyboard Player

Drum Machine

In this case up to three Musicians (Vocalist, Guitar Player and Keyboard Player) can hookup to the PBM4D SISTEMA and an additional Drum Machine can also be connected to the Stereo Channel. Two external passive speakers can be connected (the internal speakers will be automatically be disconnected) as well as a powered stage Monitor.

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