The Lectern Active is a portable lectern for multi-media presentations—perfect for hotels, places
of worship, conference rooms and convention centers. This all-in-one solution is designed with
professional features, such as a powerful 2-way speaker system, inputs for a microphone and
playback device, an LED podium lamp and a separate output to feed an external sound system
or remote zone. It also features a rigid laptop tray and AC convenience outlets.
Please see this guide’s Setup chapter to learn how to integrate Lectern Active with your audio
system, and then refer to the Operation chapter to start using Lectern Active.
Box Contents
Lectern Active
Gooseneck XLR Microphone & Windscreen
4-Pin Gooseneck Podium Lamp
Lectern Wheel Set
Power Cable
User Guide
Safety & Warranty Manual
Support
For the latest information about this product (documentation, technical specifications, system
requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and product registration, visit denonpro.com.
For additional product support, visit denonpro.com/support.
2
Features
Rear Panel
1. Power Input: Insert the included power cable here to
power the unit.
2. Fuse: If the fuse is broken, disconnect the power
cord from the power outlet, and then unscrew this
holder to replace the fuse. Replace it with a fuse with
an appropriate rating (printed under on the rear
panel). Using a fuse with an incorrect rating can
damage the product and/or fuse.
3. Power Switch: Use this switch to power Lectern
Active on or off.
4. Power Light: This light will illuminate when Lectern
Active is powered on.
5. AC Outlet: Connect other devices here. The AC
outlets work when wall power is connected.
Top Panel
1. Mic Volume: Turn this knob to adjust the volume of
the microphone. When the knob is at the minimum
position, the internal speaker will be muted.
2. Aux Input (1/8” / 3.5 mm): Connect a CD player,
digital media player, or other audio source to this
1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo auxiliary input. Control the
volume using the Aux Volume knob.
3. Aux Input (RCA): Connect a CD player, digital media
player, or other audio source to these RCA auxiliary
inputs. Control the volume using the Aux Volume
knob.
4. Aux Volume: Turn this knob to adjust the input
volume of the aux inputs.
5. Output (XLR): Connect this XLR output to another
active (powered) speaker. The level of the output is
controlled by the Mic Volume and Aux Volume knobs.
When connected, the internal speaker will be muted.
6. USB Charging Port: Connect your device’s charge
cable here to charge it. USB charging only functions
when the unit’s power is turned on.
1
6
5
1
2
4
2
5
4
3
5
3
3
Setup
Items not listed under Introduction > Box Contents are sold separately.
Smartphone
(charging or audio playback)
4-pin Podium Lamp XLR Microphone
Loudspeaker
Power Outlet
4
Lectern Wheel Setup
This wheel set can be attached to your Lectern Active to make moving it between locations
quick and easy.
To attach the wheels to your Lectern Active:
1. Carefully tilt your Lectern Active forward on its front side to allow access to the bottom of
the base. See image below for reference.
2. Using a screwdriver, remove the top two rubber foot pads from the Lectern Active base.
These screws can be set aside.
3. Place the wheel so the hole in its base is matched up with the hole in the Lectern Active
base where the rubber foot was attached.
4. Place the rubber foot pad back over the wheel, again making sure to properly align the
screw holes.
5. Use the included longer-length screws to secure the rubber foot pads and wheels to the
Lectern Active base. See image below for reference.
Note: Do not use the screws removed from the rubber foot pad, which are not long
enough to properly secure the wheels to the Lectern Active base. Use only the longerlength screws included with the wheel set.
6. Carefully tilt Lectern Active upright.
To move Lectern Active once the wheels have been installed, simply tilt the unit toward
you and roll Lectern Active.
5
Operation
To power Lectern Active on or off, use the power switch.
To use Lectern Active’s microphone:
1. Make sure the microphone is connected properly to the XLR input above the lectern tray.
2. Speak into the microphone and adjust its position, if necessary.
To adjust the microphone volume, turn the Mic Volume knob. When the volume knob is at
the minimum position, the internal speaker will be muted.
To mute the microphone, press and hold the Mute button next to the XLR input.
To unmute the microphone, release the Mute button.
To use the podium lamp, make sure it is connected properly to the 4-pin input above the
lectern tray. The podium lamp will turn on automatically. Adjust the position of the lamp if
necessary.
Important: The 4-pin input should be used for the included podium lamp only.
To power or charge additional devices:
• AC Power: Connect each device to an AC outlet at its base.
• USB: Connect a device to the USB port on the rear panel.
Important: Lectern Active must be powered on to power or charge any connected devices.
To play audio:
1. Connect an audio device to one of the aux inputs—the 1/8” (3.5mm) input using a stereo
1/8” (3.5mm) cable or the RCA inputs using a stereo RCA cable.
2. Play audio on your device.
3. Turn the Aux Volume knob to adjust the output volume level. Also, adjust the input volume
level on your device.
6
Appendix (English)
Technical Specifications
Output Power
Amplification
Mixer Controls
Connections
Power Connection
Dimensions
(width x depth x height)
Weight
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Microphone volume, mute button
Auxiliary volume for 1/8” (3.5 mm) and RCA aux inputs
(1) XLR microphone input
(1) 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo input
(1) RCA stereo input pair (line-level)
(1) XLR output
(1) 4-pin XLR input
(1) USB charging port
(2) AC outlets
(1) IEC power input
Input Voltage
Fuse 100–120 V: T12.5AL 250V
24.8” x 15.0” x 47.0”
63.1 x 38.1 x 119.4 cm
44.00 lbs.
19.96 kg
Trademarks & Licenses
Denon is a trademark of D&M Holdings Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Denon
Professional products are producted by inMusic Brands, Inc., Cumberland, RI 02864, USA.
All other product names, company names, trademarks, or trade names are those of their
respective owners.