Europort EPA900 User Manual

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.............................................. 4

1.1 Shipment ................................................................................ 4

1.2 Initial operation ................................................................... 4

1.3 Online registration ............................................................. 4

2. Installation ................................................................. 4

2.1 Setup preparations............................................................. 4

2.2 Setup ....................................................................................... 5

3. Control Elements and Connections ......................... 5

3.1 Mono Channels (1-4) .......................................................... 5

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

3.3 Channel strips ...................................................................... 6

3.4 Additional connections .................................................... 6

3.5 Speaker outputs .................................................................. 7

3.6 Graphic equalizer................................................................ 7

3.7 Eects unit ............................................................................ 7

3.8 Main Power Section ........................................................... 7

3.9 Power supply and serial number .................................. 8

4. Applications ............................................................... 8

5. Specications ............................................................. 9

6. Eects Table ............................................................. 10

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
eects 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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9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

TO BIND MUSICGROUP BY ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED

Important Safety Instructions

Terminals marked with this symbol carry
electrical current of su cient magnitude

to constitute risk of electric shock.
Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with
¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. Allother
installation or modi cation should be performed only
by quali edpersonnel.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alertsyou to the presence of uninsulated

dangerous voltage inside the
enclosure-voltage that may be su 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
quali ed personnel.

Caution

To reduce the risk of  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  lled with liquids,
suchas vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution

These service instructions are for use

by quali 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 quali ed
servicepersonnel.

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  t into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement 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. Use only attachments/accessories speci ed by
themanufacturer.

12. Use only with the
cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table speci 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.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to quali ed ser vice 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.

15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket
outlet with a protective earthing connection.

16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is
used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.

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 MUSICGROUPIPLTD.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
© 2013 MUSICGroupIPLtd.
Trident Chambers, Wickhams Cay, P.O. Box 146,
Road Town, Tor tola, British Virgin Islands

LIMITED WARRANTY

For the applicable warranty terms and conditions
and additional information regarding MUSIC Group’s
Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at
www.music-group.com/warranty.

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 only 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 ampli ers) that produce heat.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES
ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND
ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED. BEHRINGER,
KLARKTEKNIK, MIDAS, BUGERA, AND TURBOSOUND
ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP MUSICGROUP.COM.
ALL TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR
RESPECTIVE OWNERS. MUSICGROUP ACCEPTS NO
LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED
BY ANY PERSON WHO RELIES EITHER WHOLLY OR
IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION, PHOTOGRAPH
OR STATEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN. COLORS AND
SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT.
MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH
AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ONLY.
FULLFILLERSAND RESELLERS ARE NOT AGENTS OF
MUSICGROUP AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO AUTHORITY

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1. Before You Get Started

1.1 Shipment

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.

1.2 Initial operation

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 certication requirements.

◊ Before connecting 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 “Specif ications”.

1.3 Online registration

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 suppor t area of our website
(http://behringer.com).

Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair
claims more quickly and eciently.

Thank you for your cooperation!

2. Installation

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 nd out how to set up and start up the PA system.

2.1 Setup preparations

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

1. Open the upper latch.

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

3. With one hand, grab hold of the recessed handle above the latch on the side
of the loudspeaker and hold the upper handle with the other hand.

◊ 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.

◊ 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.

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Fig. 2.1: EPA900 setupThen,carefully remove the loudspeaker sideways from the mixer.

◊ Be careful to prevent the loudspeaker from accidentally falling on

your foot.

4. Repeat Step 3 for the second loudspeaker.

5. Place the mixer in an upright position.

◊ To assemble the PA unit for transportation, perform the steps in the

reverse order.

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