Bogen BP12DSP Operation Manual

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Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Bogen Pro

BP15DSP & BP12DSP

Powered Loudspeakers

Installation and Use Manual

NOTICE: Every effort was made to ensure that the information in this guide was complete

and accurate at the time of printing. However, information is subject to change.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of Fire or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose this apparatusto

rain or moisture. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus.

WARNING: Only connect unit to AC mains outlet providing protective earthing connection.

NOTE: Mains plug or an appliance coupler are used as disconnect devices from the main

and shall remain readily accessible and operable.

CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained
in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

Always follow these basic safety precautions when installing and using the unit:

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean unit with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.

8.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized 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 fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replace-

ment of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, conven­ience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when not used for long periods of time.

13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
ANY FRONT/BACK COVERS OR PANELS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte­nance (servicing) instructions.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION

DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF
TRANSMITTER BATTERY IS
INCORRECTLY REPLACED.

REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME

OR EQUIVALENT TYPE

WARNING

BATTERY SHALL NOT BE
EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE

HEAT SUCH AS SUNSHINE,

FIRE, OR THE LIKE.

1

Introduction

Quick Start

Your Bogen Pro BP15DSP/BP12DSP Powered Loudspeaker is capable of high
sound pressure levels and has been designed to give you performance that is better
than any loudspeaker in this range, thanks to the quality of its transducers and built-in
amplifier. Enjoy your new Bogen Pro Powered Loudspeaker. Please be sure to read
and follow instructions within this manual carefully before you begin operation.

Make all initial connections with all equipment powered off, and ensure that all the
main volume controls are turned down completely.

1. Connect one end of the signal cable at your audio mixerʼs main output.
Then connect the other end of the signal cable into the LINE input of your

powered speaker cabinet. Repeat for second speaker.

2. Connect the power cord(s) to AC Mains.

3. Turn on your mixer first, then the powered speaker cabinet(s).

4. Set switch to “LINE” position and turn up the volume control of the powered
speaker cabinet(s).

5. Use mixerʼs level controls to manipulate the output level accordingly.

6. After using, turn off your powered speaker cabinets first, then the mixer.

Power Cord

Tripod
Mount

Left

Main Mix

Output

Signal Cable

Mixer

Power Cord

Tripod
Mount

Right

Output

Main Mix

Signal Cable

PIN 1

LINK

BAL

INPUT

110-120V 220-240V

POWER

ON

OFF

AC INPUT

"WARNING"

TOREDUCE THERISK OFFIRE ORELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOTEXPOSE THISPRODUCTTO RAINOR MOISTURE.

AC FUSE
110-120V T6.3AL AC250V
220-240V T3.15AL AC250V

AC INPUT
110-120V~50/60Hz
220-240V~50/60Hz
MADE IN CHINA

MODEL

SERIAL

POWER CONSUMPTION: 550W

LINE

MIC

LOW

FREQUENCY

CUT BOOST

VOLUME

0 dB

FLAT

SIGNAL

POWER

LIMIT

Useonly witha250V fuse

BP15DSP

2

Panel Description

(1) IEC SOCKET WITH MAINS FUSE
(2) MAINS POWER SWITCH
(3) AC MAINS SELECTOR
(4) LINE/MIC INPUT ON COMBO

(XLR F/ 1/4”) CONNECTOR
(5) LINK OUT ON XLRM CONNECTOR
(6) POWER INDICATOR LED
(7) SIGNAL/CLIP INDICATOR LED

(8) MAIN VOLUME CONTROL
(9) LOW-FREQUENCY SELECTOR SWITCH:

CUT: HI-PASS FILTER
FLAT: NO EFFECT
BOOST: LOW-FREQUENCY SHELF

(10) "INPUT SENSITIVITY" SWITCH

FOR LINE OR MIC

(11) PIN 1 GROUND LIFT SWITCH

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)
(11)

(1)

(2)

(3)