Behringer EPA900 Manual - Page 4

4 EUROPORT EPA900 User Manual 1. Before You Get Started 1.3 Online registration 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. 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! 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 certification 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 "Specifications". 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 find 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. (1) 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. (2) (3) ◊ 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. 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.