PA 100
Compact PA System
User Instructions
Congratulations on your choice of the PA 100. This manual is designed to explain the features, controls and
functions of the PA 100. It contains important information that will aid the user to make the best use of this
versatile amplifier and find his or her personal sound. It also contains important precautions to avoid damage
to the unit or other connected devices, and to avoid danger to the user. Please read it thoroughly before using
the amplifier, and keep it for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - When using electrical products, basic precautions should be followed, including the following:
1. Read all the instructions before using the product.
2. Do not use this product near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet
basement or near a swimming pool, or the like.
3. If used imprudently, this product may cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for long periods of
time at high volume level or at any level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or
ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.
4. The product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
5. The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other products
that produce heat.
6. The product should be connected to a power supply of the type described in the operating instructions or
as marked on the product.
7. The power supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.
8. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.
9. The product should be serviced by qualified personnel when:
a. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
b. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product: or
c. The product has been exposed to rain or moisture: or
d. The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance: or
e. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
10. Do not attempt to service the product. All servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
11. For continued protection against the risk of fire, replace fuses only with those of the same type and rating
as indicated on the back of the product.
WARNINGS USED ON THE EQUIPMENT
The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated 'dangerous voltage' within this product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying this
product.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This product must be grounded (earthed). If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a
path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with
a supply cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with the local codes and
ordinances.
FRONT PANEL FEATURES
Channel Features (All Channels):
1. GAIN: This controls the gain applied to the signal at the channel input and, consequently, the level
of that channel in the final mix.
2. TONE: This controls the balance between the high and low frequencies in the signal sent from the
channel to the Master section.
3. REVERB: This controls the level of the signal sent from the channel to the internal reverb and to
the SEND output for the application of external effects.
4. LINE Input: ¼” unbalanced JACK input for LINE level signal sources.
5. MIC Input: Balanced XLR [PIN 1=Ground; PIN 2=HOT(+); PIN 3=COLD(-)] input for the
connection of condenser and dynamic microphones. All MIC inputs offer +15V phantom power
for condenser microphones. Balanced-output dynamic microphones can be used with this input,
but unbalanced types may not be used.
MASTER Section Features:
6. LOW: This controls the level of the low frequencies in the final mix.
7. MID: This controls the level of the mid frequencies in the final mix.
8. HIGH: This controls the level of the high frequencies in the final mix.
9. POWER LED: This lights to indicate when the power is on.
10. MASTER LEVEL: This controls the level of the final mix that is sent to the output amplification
stage, thereby regulating the overall volume of the system.
11. REVERB: This controls the level in the final mix of the mix of signals to which reverb and/or
external effects have been applied.
12. FOOTSWITCH: This is for the connection of a 1-way footswitch (not included) with a ¼” Mono
Jack connector. Such a footswitch will allow you to insert or remove the Reverb signal from the
final mix.
13. SEND: This furnishes a signal from the preamplifier of the channels (controlled by the REVERB
control on each channel) for connecting to the input of an external effect unit or the first effect in a
chain of effects.
14. RETURN: This input is used to reinsert the signal from external effects; it is to be connected to the
output of the effect or the last effect in a chain of effects.
15. LINE OUT: This is a 1V RMS (LINE Level) output for sending the Master signal to a mixer,
recorder, power amplifier etc.
DANGER - Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the product if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
fitted.