Thomann PL108A, PL 110A, PL 112A, PL 115A User Manual

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PL 108 A / 110 A /

112 A / 115 A

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user manual

Musikhaus Thomann

Thomann GmbH

Hans-Thomann-Straße 1

96138 Burgebrach

Germany

Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0

E-mail: info@thomann.de

Internet: www.thomann.de

31.03.2021, ID: 383474, 383475, 383476, 402989 (V5)

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..................................................................................................................................... 9

3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 12

4 Starting up.................................................................................................................................................. 13

5 Connections and controls................................................................................................................... 15

6 Playback via Bluetooth......................................................................................................................... 24

7 Technical specications....................................................................................................................... 25

8 Plug and connection assignment.................................................................................................... 33

9 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................... 38

10 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 39

PL 108 A / 110 A / 112 A / 115 A

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.

PL 108 A / 110 A / 112 A / 115 A

General information

1.2 Notational conventions

This manual uses the following notational conventions:

Letterings

Displays

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

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

Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics.

Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’.

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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General information

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.

PL 108 A / 110 A / 112 A / 115 A

General information

Warning signs Type of danger

Warning – danger zone.

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2 Safety instructions

Safety instructions

Intended use

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.

This device is designed for sound reinforcement. 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.

PL 108 A / 110 A / 112 A / 115 A

Safety instructions

DANGER!

Electric shock caused by short-circuit

Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a protective 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 registered 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.

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 uctuations and do not switch the device on immediately after it was exposed to temperature 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.

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!

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.

NOTICE!

Possible staining

The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your parquet, linoleum, laminate or PVC oor and after some time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the oor, but use felt-pad oor protectors or a carpet.

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Features

3 Features

The mobile PA system is characterized by the following features:

n 2-way active speaker box for PA and DJ application n maximum output power 240 W, 320 W or 600 W (depending on the model) n 8", 10", 12 or 15" woofer (depending on the model) n 1" compression driver n 2-band equalizer n built-in media player with display, SD card slot, USB port and Bluetooth receiver n 1 × or 2 × MIC input (depending on the model, XLR) n 1 × AUX IN (RCA) n 1 × AUX OUT (RCA) n 1 × lockable NL4 chassis connector for connecting an additional passive speaker box n solid plastic housing with pole mount and handles

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4 Starting up

Starting up

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.

PL 108 A / 110 A / 112 A / 115 A

Starting up

The unit can be mounted on a stand or set up on the oor or a suciently sized and stable surface, e.g. a wall bracket.

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5 Connections and controls

Model PL 108 A

Connections and controls

PL 108 A / 110 A / 112 A / 115 A

Connections and controls

Model PL 110 A

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Model PL 112 A

Connections and controls

PL 108 A / 110 A / 112 A / 115 A

Connections and controls

Model PL 115 A

1 Display of the built-in media player.

2 SD card slot.

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Connections and controls

3 USB port.

4 Selection and control buttons of the built-in media player:

Play / Pause button to start / stop track playback.

Stop button to stop playback.

Selection button. Press the button repeatedly to activate a playback mode. The active mode and the title of the cur‐ rent track will appear on the display:

n ‘NOR’ : normal playback, all tracks of the selected audio source are played one time in succession. n ‘RALL’ n ‘RONE’ : the selected track is played in an endless loop. n ‘FOLD’ n ‘RAN’ : all available tracks are played in random order.

: standard setting, all tracks of the selected audio source are played in an endless loop.

: all tracks in a specic folder of the selected audio source are played in an endless loop.

PL 108 A / 110 A / 112 A / 115 A

Connections and controls

Forward button. Press this button briey to skip to the next track. Keep this button pressed to search forward for a specic part of the current track.

Backward button. Press this button briey to skip to the previous track. Keep this button pressed to search backward for a specic part of the current track.

[V+ | V–]

Buttons to increase or decrease the volume of the internal MP3 player (PL 112 A and PL 115 A).

[EQ]

Button for switching the equalizer on and o (PL 112 A and PL 115 A).

[USB/SD]

Switch button. Press this button to select an audio source directly: SD card, USB input or Bluetooth port. The active source is shown on the display.

5 [MIC]

3-pin balanced XLR input socket to connect a microphone (PL 108 A and PL 110 A).

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Connections and controls

[MIC IN 1] | [MIC IN 2]

Input channel 1 and 2, each with a 3-pin XLR balanced input socket for connecting a microphone and a 6.35 mm phone socket as well as separate volume controls [LEVEL] (PL 112 A and PL 115 A).

6 [VOL] (PL 108 A and PL 110 A)

Volume control. Use this control to adjust the volume of the MIC input signal.

7 [MASTER]

Volume control. Use this control to adjust the overall volume of the device (sum of all input channels).

8 [LINE | MP3]

Input signal switch. Use this switch to toggle between external (line input [AUX IN]) and internal signal source (built-in audio player).

When in the pressed state, [MP3], the signal of the internal audio player is played. When in the not pressed state, [LINE], the audio signal of an external audio player is played.

9 [EQ]

2-band equalizer to adjust the high ([TREBLE]) and low ([BASS]) frequencies of the sum signal.

10 [POWER]

Power indicator (green). This LED lights constantly during normal operation.

PL 108 A / 110 A / 112 A / 115 A

Connections and controls

11 [CLIP]

Overload indicator (red). This LED ickers or lights up once the box overdrives. In this case, turn the unit's master volume control ([MASTER]) down until the LED goes out or lights up only sporadically on signal peaks.

12 [AUX IN]

Line input. RCA input sockets to connect an external audio device (mixer, CD or MP3 player).

[AUX OUT]

Line output. RCA output sockets to connect active speakers. The sum signal of all input sources is present here.

13 [AUX MP3 VOL] (PL 108 A and PL 110 A)

[LEVEL] (PL 112 A and PL 115 A)

Volume control. Use this control to adjust the volume of the LINE input signal.

14 Lockable NL4 chassis connector output for connecting an additional passive speaker box

15 IEC chassis plug for power supply with fuse holder

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16 [POWER]

On / o switch

17 [LINE IN] (PL 108 A and PL 110 A)

Line input. 3.5 mm input socket to connect an external audio device (CD or MP3 player).

Connections and controls

PL 108 A / 110 A / 112 A / 115 A

Playback via Bluetooth

6 Playback via Bluetooth

You can play music wirelessly from mobile Bluetooth devices such as smart phones, tablets or laptops via the built-in Bluetooth receiver of the device. Observe the user's guide of your Blue‐ tooth device. Place the Bluetooth device near the box and turn it on.

Press [MODE] or [USB/SD] repeatedly (depending on version) until the display shows ‘BT NOT

LINK’ . After a few seconds your Bluetooth device is detected and will be displayed as ‘PL108A’,

‘PL110A’ , ‘PL112A’ or ‘PL115A’. The display shows the message ‘BT CONNECTING’..

You can then play the music les stored in the Bluetooth device. Use the buttons of the built-in player for control.

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7 Technical specications

PL 108 A

Inputs 1 × RCA socket pair, stereo

1 × 3-pin XLR socket, balanced

Outputs 1 × RCA socket pair, stereo

1 × NL4

Speaker Two-way system with 1" compression driver and 8" woofer

Max. sound pressure level 107 dB

Frequency range 90 Hz … 18 kHz

Storage media SD card, USB devices

File system FAT32

Playback formats MP3, WAV

Max. number of les 999

Technical specications

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Technical specications

Bluetooth® Frequency of operation 2.402 GHz … 2.480 GHz

Max. transmission power +2 dBm

Standard Version 5.0

Bluetooth name PL108A

Output power 240 W (peak)

Operating supply voltage

Power consumption 140 W

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

Dimensions (W × H × D) 245 mm × 390 mm × 195 mm

Weight 5.2 kg

Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C

230 V 50 Hz

Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non condensing)

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Technical specications

PL 110 A

Inputs 1 × RCA socket pair, stereo

1 × 3-pin XLR socket, balanced

Outputs 1 × RCA socket pair, stereo

1 × NL4

Speaker Two-way system with 1" compression driver and 10" woofer

Max. sound pressure level 109 dB

Frequency range 80 Hz … 18 kHz

Storage media SD card, USB devices

File system FAT32

Playback formats MP3, WAV

Max. number of les 999

Bluetooth® Frequency of operation 2.402 GHz … 2.480 GHz

Max. transmission power +2 dBm

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Technical specications

Standard Version 5.0

Bluetooth name PL110A

Output power 320 W (peak)

Operating supply voltage

Power consumption 160 W

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

Dimensions (W × H × D) 310 mm × 495 mm × 250 mm

Weight 7.8 kg

Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C

230 V 50 Hz

Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non condensing)

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Technical specications

PL 112 A

Inputs 2 × 1/4" phone socket

1 × RCA socket pair, stereo

2 × 3-pin XLR socket, balanced

Outputs 1 × RCA socket pair, stereo

1 × NL4

Speaker Two-way system with 1" compression driver and 12" woofer

Max. sound pressure level 114 dB

Frequency range 80 Hz … 19 kHz

Storage media SD card, USB devices

File system FAT32

Playback formats MP3, WAV

Max. number of les 999

Bluetooth® Frequency of operation 2.402 GHz … 2.480 GHz

PL 108 A / 110 A / 112 A / 115 A

Technical specications

Max. transmission power +2 dBm

Standard Version 5.0

Bluetooth name PL112A

Output power 600 W (peak)

Operating supply voltage

Power consumption 250 W

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

Dimensions (W × H × D) 375 mm × 585 mm × 295 mm

Weight 11.5 kg

Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C

230 V 50 Hz

Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non condensing)

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PL 115 A

Inputs 2 × 1/4" phone socket

1 × RCA socket pair, stereo

2 × 3-pin XLR socket, balanced

Outputs 1 × RCA socket pair, stereo

1 × NL4

Speaker Two-way system with 1" compression driver and 15" woofer

Max. sound pressure level 116 dB

Frequency range 70 Hz … 19 kHz

Storage media SD card, USB devices

File system FAT32

Playback formats MP3, WAV

Max. number of les 999

Bluetooth® Frequency of operation 2.402 GHz … 2.480 GHz

Technical specications

PL 108 A / 110 A / 112 A / 115 A

Technical specications

Max. transmission power +2 dBm

Standard Version 5.0

Bluetooth name PL115A

Output power 600 W (peak)

Operating supply voltage

Power consumption 250 W

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

Dimensions (W × H × D) 480 mm × 740 mm × 390 mm

Weight 15 kg

Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C

230 V 50 Hz

Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non condensing)

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8 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°.

PL 108 A / 110 A / 112 A / 115 A

Plug and connection assignment

Three-pole 1/8" mini phone jack (stereo, unbalanced)

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 (left)

2 Signal (right)

3 Ground, shielding

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

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

Plug and connection assignment

1 Signal

2 Ground, shielding

1 Signal (in phase, +)

2 Signal (out of phase, –)

3 Ground

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Plug and connection assignment

XLR plug (balanced)

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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Speaker Twist chassis connector

Plug and connection assignment

1, + Signal 1 (in phase)

1, – Signal 1 (out of phase)

2, + Signal 2 (in phase)

2, – Signal 2 (out of phase)

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Cleaning

9 Cleaning

Device components

Clean the device components that are accessible from the outside regularly. The cleaning fre‐ quency depends on the operating environment: damp, smoky or particularly dirty environ‐ ments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the device components.

n Clean with a dry soft cloth. n Stubborn dirt can be removed with a slightly dampened cloth. n Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning.

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10 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.

Protecting the environment

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