ETI Sound Systems, INC Matrix 200 User Manual

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT O PEN

INSIDE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Important Safety Instructions / Features .......................................................................2

Product Features / Precautions.....................................................................................3

Amplifier and Mixer Descriptions .................................................................................4

Set-up & Warranty Information ....................................................................................5-7

Contact Information .....................................................................................................8

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

1) Read these instructions.

2) Follow all instructions

3) Keep these instructions

4) Heed all warnings
Do not use the MATRIX-200 near water. Be

5)
extra cautious when moving the system
during rain or while transporting the system
over wet surfaces as water might splash on to
the amplifier. To reduce the risk of fire or

electric shock, do not expose the system to
rain or moisture.

Clean only with dry cloth.

6)

7)

Do not block any ventilation openings. Use
in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not use near heat sources such as
radiators, stoves or other devices that may
produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarization or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider
than the other. Agrounding-type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong is provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not fit your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
of the obsolete outlet.

10)

Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched, particularly at the plug and at the
point where it exits the MA

11) Only use attachments / accessories
recommended by B-52 Pro-Audio.

12) Use caution when transporting the system to
avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug the MATRIX-200 during lightning
storms or when not in use.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
Servicing is required when the MATRIX-200
has been damaged in any way, such as the
power-cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled into the cabinets, the unit has
been exposed to moisture or rain, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.

15) The MATRIX-200 is not intended for outdoor
fixed installations or in high moisture areas.
Moisture can damage the speakers and can
cause corrosion of electrical contacts. Keep
speakers out of extended or intense direct
sunlight.
be damaged by long-term exposure to intense
ultra-violent light.

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The speaker surfaces may fade and

TRIX-200 amplifier

HEED ALL WARNINGS

CAUTION: Connect the power cable only after you have made absolutely
sure the local mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the device.
If you connect to the wrong voltage, you may destroy the electronic
components of the MATRIX-200 system.

Stereo Power Amplifier features

• Output stage with discrete devices, not integrated
IC amps

• Output power of 2 x 100w RMS with significant
headroom for peaks

• Comprehensive amplifier and speaker protection
circuitry to guard against short circuits, DC
offsets, over-heating, turn-on thumps, subsonic
and supersonic frequencies.

5-Channel Mixer features

• Four channels with both balanced XLR mic inputs
and unbalanced 1/4” jack line level inputs

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15Vdc phantom power on balanced XLR

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inputs for condenser micr

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Independant P

contr

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One ster

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1/4” TRS-style Stereo Phone Jack

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3.5mm Stereo Jack for MP3 / CD players

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Dedicated mono 1/4” Jack INSTRUMENT

input with fr
for acoustical instr

AN, TONE and EFFECT LEVEL

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esponse contoured

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Loudspeakers

• Dual 6.5” drivers optimized for D’Appolito
(mirrored woofers) configuration

• 1” exit phenolic tweeter on exponential horn
ideally matches dual 6.5” speakers

Complete system

Dimensions: 20” (W) x 32“ (H) x 15” (D)
Weight: 80 (lbs)

Note: Specifications ar

WARNING: To reduce the risk or fire or elec­trical shock do not expose this equipment to
rain or moisture.

• Built-in stereo clip limiter

• Equalization customized to enhance and optimize
speaker system performance

• Output for stereo headphones on rear panel

• Very efficient cooling, utilizing a large heatsink
and two direct flow fans

• Power supply with low-noise torodial transformer
and a dual voltage (115/230Vac) selector switch

•Low distortion, low noise circuitry

• PLAYBACK input/output RCA connectors with
LEVEL control
PATCH section to connect optional external

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fects and foot switch

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3-band MASTER EQ section

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output for exter

XLR

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• Sub switch not only engages low
frequency output but also removes deep bass
from satellites thus increasing dynamic range
and lowering overall system distor

Built-in DSP Effects

Eight built-in high quality DSP effects

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Level contr

main signal

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INPUT/MASTER switch to r
either Master section or to individual
channels

• Sophisticated mixer topology allows the
combination of external effect devices to be
used in combination with internal DSP

e subject to change without notice

ol to mix pr

ocessed signal with

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fects to

The MATRIX-200 Powered Stereo Mixer with DSP

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF THIS B-52 PROFESSIONAL MATRIX-200.

The MATRIX-200 is the newest member of the popular B-52 MATRIX family of active systems.
can deliver powerful, clean and accurate sound, ideal for applications such as karaoke, music playback, or small stage sound­reinforcement
power and numerous patch inputs / outputs.

. The MATRIX-200 has a true 200-watt stereo amplifier, built-in 5-channel mixer, studio-quality digital effects, phantom

Compact and portable, the MATRIX-200

Caution: The system’s components are matched for the
best possible sound quality and may only be operated
in the specified configuration provided in this manual.
Use of other two-way speakers may hinder the sound
quality and can damage the power amplifier.

Speaker cables and suitcase to carry
all three components are included

Hearing damage, prolonged exposure to excessive SPL

B-52 Pro-Audio speakers, including the MATRIX-200, are capable of producing sound pressure levels (SPL) sufficient to cause permanent
hearing damage to performers, production crews or people in the audience. Hearing protection devices such as ear-plugs are recommend­ed. Caution should be taken to avoid extended exposures to SPL levels in excess of 85 dB.

Amplifier Module Precautions

Service is

Do not attempt to ser

ed when the

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liquid has spilled into the amplifier. Immediately remove the power cord from AC mains power if such an event should occur.

vice the MA

TRIX-200

MA

TRIX-200 by yourself. Refer all ser

amplifier has been exposed to liquids or suffered damage. Do not operate the unit if

vicing to a B-52 Pr

o-Audio Authorized dealer

WARNING – Shock Hazard

To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Do not operate your MATRIX-200 near a pool or other
standing water. Make sure all blades on the polarized power plug are fully inserted into the power source. Ensure the power cord is not
stretched, pinched or otherwise abused. Ensure the power cord is routed to avoid foot traffic. Your MATRIX-200 amplifier should be cleaned
only with a dry cloth.

Cautions

1) When placed on slick, smooth or slippery surfaces, vibrating speakers may move from their original location. Precautions should

be taken to insure the system does not fall off of a raised stage or platform.

2) Please tur

3) If you ar

subwoofer
unit is powered on.

4) After connecting your sour

all the way down before powering on the MATRIX-200 to avoid turn on thumps that could damage your speakers.

n the volume down prior to turning the system on to prevent possible damage to the speakers.

e using an optional active subwoofer with the MA

, the subwoofer's volume contr

ce(s) to the MA

ol(s), and the volume control of the MATRIX-200 are turned all the way down, before either

TRIX-200, make sur

TRIX-200, be sure all cabling is connected to the MATRIX-200 from the

e your MA

TRIX-200 and signal sources have their volume controls turned

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