thomann fun generation CL 105 A User Manual

CL 105 A

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user manual

Musikhaus Thomann

Thomann GmbH

Hans-Thomann-Straße 1

96138 Burgebrach

Germany

Telephone: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Internet: www.thomann.de

14.02.2019, ID: 437402 (V3)

Table of contents

Table of contents

1 General information................................................................................................................................. 4

1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 5

1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 6

1.3 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 6

2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 8

3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 14

4 Installation.................................................................................................................................................. 15

4.1 Tips on handling speakers............................................................................................................ 16

5 Connections and controls................................................................................................................... 17

6 Technical specications....................................................................................................................... 21

7 Plug and connection assignment.................................................................................................... 25

8 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 28

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General information

1 General information

This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and
follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure
that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure
that they also receive this manual.

Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐
fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the
user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de.

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1.1 Further information

General information

On our website (www.thomann.de) you will nd lots of further information and details on the
following points:

Download This manual is also available as PDF le for you to download.

Keyword search

Online guides

Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline.

Service

Use the search function in the electronic version to nd the topics of
interest for you quickly.

Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics
and terms.

If you have any problems with the device the customer service will
gladly assist you.

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General information

1.2 Notational conventions

This manual uses the following notational conventions:

Letterings

The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.

Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.

1.3 Symbols and signal words

In this section you will nd an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are
used in this manual.

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Signal word Meaning

DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an

immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or
serious injury if it is not avoided.

CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐

sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it
is not avoided.

NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐

sible dangerous situation that can result in material and
environmental damage if it is not avoided.

Warning signs Type of danger

Warning – high-voltage.

Warning – danger zone.

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Safety instructions

2 Safety instructions

Intended use

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This device is designed as a PA system. The device is designed for professional use only and is
not suitable for use in households. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any
other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result
in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from
improper use.

This device may be used only by persons with sucient physical, sensorial, and intellectual
abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this
device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.

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Safety instructions

DANGER!
Danger for children

Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not
within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!

Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from
the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke!

Never let children unattended use electrical devices.

DANGER!
Electric shock caused by high voltages inside

Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never
remove any covers.

There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or
damaged.

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Safety instructions

DANGER!
Electric shock caused by short-circuit

Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐
tective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so
could result in electric shock/death or re. If in doubt, seek advice from a regis‐
tered electrician.

CAUTION!
Possible hearing damage

The device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent
hearing impairment. Over an extended period of time, even levels that seem to
be uncritical can cause hearing damage.

Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or
hearing impairment. If this is not possible, keep a greater distance or use su‐
cient ear protectors.

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Safety instructions

NOTICE!
Risk of re

Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat
source. Keep the device away from naked ames.

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Safety instructions

NOTICE!
Operating conditions

This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never
expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and
strong vibrations.

Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specied in the chapter
‘Technical specications’ of this user manual. Avoid heavy temperature uctua‐
tions and do not switch the device on immediately after it was exposed to tem‐
perature uctuations (for example after transport at low outside temperatures).

Dust and dirt inside can damage the unit. When operated in harmful ambient
conditions (dust, smoke, nicotine, fog, etc.), the unit should be maintained by
qualied service personnel at regular intervals to prevent overheating and other
malfunction.

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Safety instructions

NOTICE!
Power supply

Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches
the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual
current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and
possibly injure the user.

Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long
periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or re.

NOTICE!
Possible damage due to installation of a wrong fuse

The use of dierent types of fuses can cause serious damage to the unit. Fire
hazard!

Only fuses of the same type may be used.

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Features

3 Features

Special features of the device:

n 5" full-range driver
n Built-in 150 W class D power amp
n 3-band equalizer
n Mic / line and AUX inputs
n Standby function
n Bluetooth and USB interface

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4 Installation

Installation

Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the
equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during
transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable
for transport or storage, respectively.

Create all connections while the device is o. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for
all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards.

NOTICE!
Possible property damage by magnetic elds

Loudspeakers produce a static magnetic eld. Therefore, maintain an appropriate
distance to devices that can be adversely aected or damaged by an external
magnetic eld.

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Installation

4.1 Tips on handling speakers

We recommend you to set up the speakers in a way, that the sound signals can reach the audi‐
ence unobstructedly. It will often be helpful to mount the speakers on tripods. Thus, the sound
will be evenly spread with maximum range throughout the audience area.

Always use high grade cable to connect your equipment. Otherwise you won't reach max‐
imum sound quality.

For optimum results both impedance and power handling of the speakers must match the
requirements of the amplier. Always follow the technical specications of the speakers! The
overall impedance of the connected loudspeakers must not deceed the minimum output
impedance of the amp. The amps max. RMS output power should be 50 % above the power
handling capacity of the connected speakers.

If you notice distortion during operation, either the amp or the speaker is overloaded. This may
permanently damage the amp or the speaker. Always reduce the volume when you hear dis‐
tortion.

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5 Connections and controls

Connections and controls

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Connections and controls

1 [Active/Standby]

This LED lights green during normal operation. If there is no signal input at the [MIC/GUITAR] jack for 30 minutes and
the standby function is activated, the device will enter standby mode and the LED lights red.

2 [BT Blue]

Indicator LED for the Bluetooth pairing The LED ashes when the Bluetooth function is enabled.

3 [MAIN VOL]

Overall volume control

4 [USB]

USB port

5 [USB/BT]

Pushbutton for toggling between the USB and the Bluetooth input

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A single press pauses playback. Another press continues playback.

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7, 8

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Forward (skip to the next track) or backward (skip to the previous track)

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9 [MIC/GUITAR VOL]

Control to adjust the level for the instrument and microphone input

10 [LINE VOL]

Control to adjust the signal input line level

11,12,13 [HIGH], [MID], [LOW]

3-band EQ with high, mid and low frequency controls (boost / attenuation by ±12 dB

14 [GUITAR / MIC]

Toggles the sensitivity of the instrument and microphone input [MIC/GUITAR].

15 [MIC/GUITAR]

Instrument or microphone input, designed as 1/4" phone socket

16 [MIC]

Microphone input, designed as XLR chassis sockets

17, 18 [LINE R/L]

Line input, designed as pair of RCA sockets

Connections and controls

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Connections and controls

19 [R/L 3.5mm]

Line input, designed as 3.5 mm phone socket

20 [STANDBY ENABLE | DISABLE]

When the switch is in the position [ENABLE], the device will turn o after approx. 30 minutes without input signal. To
turn it then back on again, switch [POWER] o an on again.

21 [MIC IN]

Microphone/line input, designed as XLR chassis socket

22 [LEVEL]

Toggles the input between the microphone level (pressed) and the line level (not pressed)

23 [THRU]

Output with line level for other audio devices

24 [POWER]

Main switch. Turns the device on and o.

25 Plug for mains cable with fuse holder

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Technical specications

6 Technical specications

Speaker 1 × 5" full-range driver

Amp Class-D power amplier

Input connections Line in 1 × 3.5 mm jack socket

1 × RCA socket

Mic in 1 × 1/4" jack socket

1 × XLR chassis socket

USB port USB

Voltage supply IEC chassis plug C14

Output connections XLR chassis socket, 3-pin

Output power RMS: 50 W

Peak: 150 W

Frequency range 40 Hz… 18 kHz

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Technical specications

Sound pressure level (SPL), max. 92 dB

Supply voltage

Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1 A, 250 V, slow-blow

Dimensions (W × H × D) 215 mm × 250 mm × 335 mm

Weight 4.5 kg

Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C

230 V 50 Hz

Relative humidity 50 %, non condensing

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Further information

Multifunction housing No

Conguration of the woofers 1 × 5"

Tweeter 1” and larger No

Microphone input Yes

Line input Yes

Bluetooth Yes

Technical specications

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Technical specications

Frequency response

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7 Plug and connection assignment

Plug and connection assignment

Introduction

Balanced and unbalanced trans‐
mission

This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐
ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured.

Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a
plug ts into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short
circuit or ‘just’ in poor transmission quality!

Unbalanced transmission is mainly used in semi-professional environment and in hi use.
Instrument cables with two conductors (one core plus shielding) are typical representatives of
the unbalanced transmission. One conductor is ground and shielding while the signal is trans‐
mitted through the core.

Unbalanced transmission is susceptible to electromagnetic interference, especially at low
levels, such as microphone signals and when using long cables.

In a professional environment, therefore, the balanced transmission is preferred, because this
enables an undisturbed transmission of signals over long distances. In addition to the conduc‐
tors ‘Ground’ and ‘Signal’, in a balanced transmission a second core is added. This also transfers
the signal, but phase-shifted by 180°.

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Plug and connection assignment

1/4" TS phone plug (mono,
unbalanced)

1/4" TRS phone plug (mono, bal‐
anced)

Since the interference aects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted signals, the
interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal without any noise inter‐
ference.

1 Signal

2 Ground, shielding

1 Signal (in phase, +)

2 Signal (out of phase, –)

3 Ground

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XLR plug (balanced)

Plug and connection assignment

1 Ground, shielding

2 Signal (in phase, +)

3 Signal (out of phase, –)

4 Shielding on plug housing (option)

RCA connection

Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of an RCA plug.

1 Signal

2 Ground, shielding

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Protecting the environment

8 Protecting the environment

Disposal of the packaging mate‐
rial

For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been
chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling.

Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of.

Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that
they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.

Disposal of your old device

This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
(WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal household waste.

Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal rm or through your local waste
facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your
country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.

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Notes

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Notes

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Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de