Behringer EPA900 User Manual 2

User Manual

EUROPORT EPA900

Ultra-Compact 900-Watt 8-Channel Portable PA System with Digital Eects and FBQ Feedback Detection

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Table of Contents

Thank you ....................................................................... 2

Important Safety Instructions ...................................... 3

Legal Disclaimer .............................................................3

Limited Warranty ........................................................... 3

1. Before You Get Started.............................................. 5

1.1 Shipment ................................................................................ 5

1.2 Initial operation ................................................................... 5

1.3 Online registration ............................................................. 5

2. Installation ................................................................. 5

2.1 Setup Preparations ............................................................. 5

2.2 Setup ....................................................................................... 6

3. Control Elements and Connections ......................... 6

3.1 Mono Channels (1-4) .......................................................... 6

3.1.1 Microphone/Line Inputs ............................................. 6

3.2 Stereo Channels (5/6-7/8) ................................................. 6

3.2.1 Line Inputs ...................................................................... 6

3.3 Channel Strips ...................................................................... 7

3.4 Additional Connections ................................................... 7

3.5 SPEAKER OUTPUTS ............................................................ 7

3.6 Graphic Equalizer ................................................................ 8

3.7 Eects Unit ............................................................................ 8

3.8 Main Power Section ........................................................... 8

3.9 Power Supply and Serial Number ................................. 8

4. Applications ............................................................. 10

5. Speciﬁcations ........................................................... 11

6. Eﬀects Table ............................................................. 12

Thank you

Thank you for purchasing the EUROPORT EPA900. The EPA900 is a portable, ultra-compact powered mixer/loudspeaker combination with enormous power, unbelievable sound, and an ex tremely low weight. The mixer unit has 8 input channels (4 mono and 2 stereo channels), an internal 24-bit studio-quality eﬀects processor, and a 7-band graphic equalizer with FBQ feedback detection. All channels have ultra-high precision 2-band EQs and CLIP LEDs for total control. At 900 Watts, the high-performance power amp is properly sized, and with the 2 supplied loudspeakers a microphone, including cable, you can get going right away!

With the EPA900, you can quickly and easily master any sound situation.

We at BEHRINGER hope you enjoy your new acquisition.

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Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of suﬃ cient magnitude

to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality commercially-available speaker cables with ¼" TS plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modiﬁ cation should be performed only by qualiﬁ ed personnel.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alerts you to the presence of uninsulated

dangerous voltage inside the enclosure - voltage that may be suﬃ cient to constitute a risk of shock.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alerts you to important operating and

maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.

Caution

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do

not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualiﬁ ed personnel.

Caution

To reduce the risk of ﬁ re or electric shock,

do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects ﬁ lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution

These service instructions are for use

by qualiﬁ ed service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualiﬁ ed service personnel.

Read these instructions.1.

Keep these instructions.2.

Heed all warnings.3.

Follow all instructions.4.

Do not use this apparatus near water.5.

Clean only with dry cloth.6.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in 7.

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as 8.

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁ ers) that produce heat.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized 9.

or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁ t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or 10.

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Use only attachments/accessories speciﬁ ed by 11.

the manufacturer.

Use only with the 12.

cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid

injury from tip-over.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or 13.

when unused for long periods of time.

Refer all servicing to qualiﬁ ed service personnel. 14.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket 15.

outlet with a protective earthing connection.

Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is 16.

used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

Technical speciﬁ cations and appearance are subject to change without notice. The information contained herein is correct at the time of printing. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. MUSIC Group accepts no liability for any loss which may be suﬀ ered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph or statement contained herein. Colors and speciﬁ cations may vary slightly from product. BEHRINGER products are sold through authorized dealers only. Distributors and dealers are not agents of MUSIC Group and have absolutely no authority to bind MUSIC Group by any express or implied undertaking or representation. This manual is copyrighted. 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 Red Chip Company Ltd.

Warranty§ 1

This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased (1)

the product from a BEHRINGER authorized dealer in the country of purchase. A list of authorized dealers can be found on BEHRINGER’s website behringer. com under “Where to Buy“, or you can contact the BEHRINGER oﬃ ce closest to you.

MUSIC Group* warrants the mechanical and (2)

electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship if used under normal operating conditions for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase (see the Limited Warranty terms in § 4 below), unless a longer minimum warranty period is mandated by applicable local laws. If the product shows any defects within the speciﬁ ed warranty period and that defect is not excluded under § 4, MUSIC Group shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts. In case MUSIC Group decides to replace the entire product, this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement product for the remaining initial warranty period, i.e., one (1) year (or otherwise applicable minimum warranty period) from the date of purchase of the original product.

Upon validation of the warranty claim, the repaired (3)

or replacement product will be returned to the user freight prepaid by MUSIC Group.

Warranty claims other than those indicated above (4)

are expressly excluded.

PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT. IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.

Online registration§ 2

Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase at behringer. com under “Support” and kindly read the terms and conditions of our limited warranty carefully. Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more eﬃ ciently. Thank you for your cooperation!

Return materials authorization§ 3

To obtain warranty service, please contact the (1)

retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may contact the BEHRINGER distributor for your country listed under “Support” at behringer. com. If your country is not listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with by our “Online Support” which may also be found under “Support” at behringer. com. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at behringer. com BEFORE returning the product. All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem and the serial number of the product. After verifying the product’s warranty eligibility with the original sales receipt, MUSIC Group will then issue a Return Materials Authorization (“RMA”) number.

Legal Disclaimer

Limited Warranty

Important Safety Instructions

Legal Disclaimer

Limited Warranty

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Subsequently, the product must be returned in (2)

its original shipping carton, together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by MUSIC Group.

Shipments without freight prepaid will not (3)

be accepted.

Warranty Exclusions§ 4

This limited warranty does not cover consumable (1)

parts including, but not limited to, fuses and batteries. Where applicable, MUSIC Group warrants the valves or meters contained in the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from date of purchase.

This limited warranty does not cover the product (2)

if it has been electronically or mechanically modiﬁ ed in any way. If the product needs to be modiﬁ ed or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level, in any country which is not the country for which the product was originally developed and manufactured, this modiﬁ cation/adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship. This limited warranty does not cover any such modiﬁ cation/adaptation, regardless of whether it was carried out properly or not. Under the terms of this limited warranty, MUSIC Group shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modiﬁ cation/adaptation.

This limited warranty covers only the product (3)

hardware. It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in the product. Any such software is provided “AS IS” unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software limited warranty.

This limited warranty is invalid if the factory-(4)

applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product.

Free inspections and maintenance/repair work (5)

are expressly excluded from this limited warranty, in particular, if caused by improper handling of the product by the user. This also applies to defects caused by normal wear and tear, in particular, of faders, crossfaders, potentiometers, keys/buttons, guitar strings, illuminants and similar parts.

Damage/defects caused by the following conditions (6)

are not covered by this limited warranty:

improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the • unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals;

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;

damage/defects caused by acts of God/Nature • (accident, ﬁ re, ﬂ ood, etc) or any other condition that is beyond the control of MUSIC Group.

Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by (7)

unauthorized personnel (user included) will void the limited warranty.

If an inspection of the product by MUSIC Group (8)

shows that the defect in question is not covered by the limited warranty, the inspection costs are payable by the customer.

Products which do not meet the terms of this (9)

limited warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer’s expense. MUSIC Group or its authorized service center will inform the buyer of any such circumstance. If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notiﬁ cation, MUSIC Group will return the unit C.O.D. with a separate invoice for freight and packing. Such costs will also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a written repair order.

Authorized BEHRINGER dealers do not sell new (10)

products directly in online auctions. Purchases made through an online auction are on a “buyer beware” basis. Online auction conﬁ rmations or sales receipts are not accepted for warranty veriﬁ cation and MUSIC Group will not repair or replace any product purchased through an online auction.

Warranty transferability§ 5

This limited warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer (customer of authorized retail dealer) and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product. No other person (retail dealer, etc.) shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of MUSIC Group.

Claim for damage§ 6

Subject only to the operation of mandatory applicable local laws, MUSIC Group shall have no liability to the buyer under this warranty for any consequential or indirect loss or damage of any kind. In no event shall the liability of MUSIC Group under this limited warranty exceed the invoiced value of the product.

Limitation of liability§ 7

This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive warranty between you and MUSIC Group. It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this product. MUSIC Group provides no other warranties for this product.

Other warranty rights and § 8

national law

This limited warranty does not exclude or limit the (1)

buyer’s statutory rights as a consumer in any way.

The limited warranty regulations mentioned herein (2)

are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of applicable mandatory local laws.

This warranty does not detract from the seller’s (3)

obligations in regard to any lack of conformity of the product and any hidden defect.

Amendment§ 9

Warranty service conditions are subject to change without notice. For the latest warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group’s limited warranty, please see complete details online at behringer. com.

* MUSIC Group Macao Commercial O shore Limited of Rue de Pequim No. 202-A, Macau Finance Centre 9/J, Macau, including all MUSIC Group companies

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Before You Get Started1.

Shipment1.1

Your EPA900 was carefully packed at the factory, and the packaging was 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 that may have occurred during transit.

If the unit is damaged, please do NOT return it to BEHRINGER. ◊ Instead, notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately. Otherwise, claims for damage or replacement may not be honored.

Always use the original packing carton to prevent damage during ◊ storage or transport.

Make sure that no children are left unsupervised with the unit or ◊ its packaging.

Please ensure proper disposal of all packing materials.◊

Initial operation1.2

Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling. To avoid overheating, please do not place the EPA900 near radiators and other equipment emanating heat.

Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating! ◊ Please refer to the “TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS” section for the correct rating. To avoid an electric shock, turn oﬀ and unplug the unit before replacing the fuse. For more information, please see Chapter 3.8 and Figure 3.9.

The mains connection is made using the enclosed power cord and a standard IEC receptacle. It meets all of the international safety certiﬁcation requirements.

Before connec ting the unit to the mains, please check that it is set to ◊ the correct supply voltage.

You have to use another fuse if you set the unit to another supply ◊ voltage. The correct value is speciﬁed in Chapter “Speciﬁcations”.

Please make sure that all units have a proper ground connection. ◊ For your own safety, never remove or disable the ground conductor from the unit or of the AC power cord. The unit shall always be connected to the mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

Online registration1.3

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!

Installation2.

The EPA900 mobile PA system consists of two loudspeakers and a powered mixer that easily join into a portable, wheeled unit for easy transportation. In the following sections, you will ﬁnd out how to set up and start up the PA system.

Setup preparations2.1

Follow the instructions to ensure straightforward and reliable operation of the EPA900.

Open the upper latch.1.

Open the latches on the sides of the PA unit by pressing and then 2. lifting them.

With one hand, grab hold of the recessed handle above the latch on the side 3. of the loudspeaker and hold the upper handle with the other hand. Then, carefully remove the loudspeaker sideways from the mixer.

Please ensure that only qualiﬁed people install and operate the ◊ mixing console. During installation and operation, the user must have suﬃcient electrical contact to earth, otherwise electrostatic discharges might aﬀect the operation of the unit.

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.

Fig. 2.1: EPA900 setup

Be careful to prevent the loudspeaker from accidentally falling on ◊ your foot.

Repeat Step 3 for the second loudspeaker.4.

Place the mixer in an upright position.5.

To assemble the PA unit for transportation, per form the steps in the ◊ reverse order.

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