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4 EUROPORT EPA40 User Manual 1. Introduction ◊ The following user's manual is intended to familiarize you with the unit's control elements, so that you can master all the functions. After having thoroughly read the user's manual, store it in a safe place for future reference. 1.1 Before you get started 1.1.1 Shipment Your product was carefully packed at the factory to ensure safe transport. Nevertheless, if the box is damaged inspect the unit immediately for signs of damage. ◊ If the unit is damaged please do NOT return it to us, but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately; otherwise, claims for damage or replacement may not be granted. ◊ Always use the original box to prevent damage during storage or transport. ◊ Make sure that children cannot play unsupervised with the unit or its packaging. ◊ Please ensure proper disposal of all packing materials. ◊ Rechargeable batteries must not be disposed of with household waste. Please take rechargeable batteries which are defective or no longer needed to a municipal or retail collection point. Rechargeable batteries must be discharged before being disposed of at a municipal or retail collection point. Rechargeable batteries which are not completely discharged must be protected against short-circuiting. The poles or electrical contact surfaces can be insulated with adhesive tape. 1.1.2 Initial operation ◊ CAUTION! Before using the apparatus, you must charge the rechargeable battery for at least four hours. To charge, connect the apparatus to the provided power supply. The CHARGE LED indicates the battery's status. The battery is fully charged when the LED stops flashing. Make sure you provide adequate ventilation. Do not place the device on top of a power amplifier or near a radiator to avoid overheating. To power the EPA40, use only the power supply unit that is delivered with your equipment. The battery must not be exposed to extreme heat (sun, open fire and similar risks)! The capacity of the battery may diminish at low temperatures. ◊ CAUTION! The device is capable of producing extreme volume levels. Please keep in mind that high sound pressure levels not only impair the hearing, but can also cause permanent damage. Keep the volume at an appropriate level at all times. Important notes concerning installation ◊ 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. 1.1.3 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 support area of our website (http://behringer.com). Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently. Thank you for your cooperation! 2. Control Elements and Connections (1) LOUDSPEAKER. (2) CARRY HANDLE. (3) HOLES FOR SHOULDER STRAP. (4) The rotary MIC LEVEL control allows you to adjust the volume level. (5) The POWER switch turns the device on and off. When turned on, the LED of the POWER switch lights up. ◊ Please note: The POWER switch does not fully disconnect the unit from the mains. To disconnect the unit from the mains, pull out the main cord plug or appliance coupler. When installing the product, make sure the plug or appliance coupler is readily operable. Unplug the power cord when the unit is not used for prolonged periods of time. (6) The CHARGE LED flashes yellow as long as the rechargeable battery is charging. It goes out when the battery is fully charged. (7) The LOW BAT LED indicates that the rechargeable battery needs to be charged. (8) Connect the supplied BEHRINGER XM1800S microphone to the MIC IN input. ◊ Never hold the microphone directly in front of the loudspeaker. Feedback hazard! When operating the device, keep the microphone behind the loudspeaker to avoid feedback.

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EUROPORT EPA40 User Manual
1.
Introduction
◊
The following user’s manual is intended to familiarize you
with the unit’s control elements, so that you can master
all the functions. After having thoroughly read the user’s
manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.
1.1
Before you get started
1.1.1
Shipment
Your product was carefully packed at the factory to ensure safe
transport. Nevertheless, if the box is damaged inspect the unit
immediately for signs of damage.
◊
If the unit is damaged please do NOT return it to us,
but notify your dealer and the shipping company
immediately; otherwise, claims for damage or
replacement may not be granted.
◊
Always use the original box to prevent damage during
storage or transport.
◊
Make sure that children cannot play unsupervised with the
unit or its packaging.
◊
Please ensure proper disposal of all packing materials.
◊
Rechargeable batteries must not be disposed of with
household waste. Please take rechargeable batteries which
are defective or no longer needed to a municipal or retail
collection point. Rechargeable batteries must be discharged
before being disposed of at a municipal or retail collection
point. Rechargeable batteries which are not completely
discharged must be protected against short-circuiting.
The poles or electrical contact surfaces can be insulated with
adhesive tape.
1.1.2
Initial operation
◊
CAUTION! Before using the apparatus, you must charge
the rechargeable battery for at least four hours. To charge,
connect the apparatus to the provided power supply.
The CHARGE LED indicates the battery’s status. The battery
is fully charged when the LED stops flashing.
Make sure you provide adequate ventilation. Do not place the device
on top of a power amplifier or near a radiator to avoid overheating.
To power the EPA40, use only the power supply unit that is delivered
with your equipment.
The battery must not be exposed to extreme heat (sun, open fire
and similar risks)! The capacity of the battery may diminish at
low temperatures.
◊
CAUTION! The device is capable of producing extreme
volume levels. Please keep in mind that high sound pressure
levels not only impair the hearing, but can also cause
permanent damage. Keep the volume at an appropriate
level at all times.
Important notes concerning installation
◊
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.
1.1.3
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 support area of our website (http://behringer.com).
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process
your repair claims more quickly and efficiently.
Thank you for your cooperation!
2.
Control Elements and Connections
(1)
LOUDSPEAKER
.
(2)
CARRY HANDLE
.
(3)
HOLES FOR SHOULDER STRAP
.
(4)
The rotary
MIC LEVEL
control allows you to adjust the
volume level.
(5)
The
POWER
switch turns the device on and off. When turned on,
the LED of the POWER switch lights up.
◊
Please note: The POWER switch does not fully disconnect
the unit from the mains. To disconnect the unit from the
mains, pull out the main cord plug or appliance coupler.
When installing the product, make sure the plug or
appliance coupler is readily operable. Unplug the power cord
when the unit is not used for prolonged periods of time.
(6)
The
CHARGE
LED flashes yellow as long as the rechargeable
battery is charging. It goes out when the battery is
fully charged.
(7)
The
LOW BAT
LED indicates that the rechargeable battery needs
to be charged.
(8)
Connect the supplied BEHRINGER XM1800S microphone to the
MIC IN
input.
◊
Never hold the microphone directly in front of the
loudspeaker. Feedback hazard! When operating the
device, keep the microphone behind the loudspeaker to
avoid feedback.