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Quick Start Guide

POWERPLAY 16 P16-M/P16-I/P16-D

“Support” at behringer. com. If your country is not
listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with
by our “Online Support” which may also be found under
“Support” at behringer. com. Alternatively, please submit
an online warranty claim at behringer. com BEFORE
returning the product. All inquiries must be accompanied
by a description of the problem and the serial number
of the product. After verifying the product’s warranty
eligibility with the original sales receipt, MUSIC Group
will then issue a Return Materials Authorization
(“RMA”) number.

(2)

Subsequently, the product must be returned in

its original shipping carton, together with the return
authorization number to the address indicated by
MUSIC Group.

(3)

Shipments without freight prepaid will not

be accepted.

§ 4 Warranty Exclusions

(1)

This limited warranty does not cover consumable

parts including, but not limited to, fuses and batteries.
Where applicable, MUSIC Group warrants the valves or
meters contained in the product to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days
from date of purchase.

(2)

This limited warranty does not cover the product

if it has been electronically or mechanically modifi ed
in any way. If the product needs to be modifi ed or
adapted in order to comply with applicable technical
or safety standards on a national or local level, in any
country which is not the country for which the product
was originally developed and manufactured, this
modifi cation/adaptation shall not be considered a defect
in materials or workmanship. This limited warranty does
not cover any such modifi cation/adaptation, regardless
of whether it was carried out properly or not. Under the
terms of this limited warranty, MUSIC Group shall not
be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a
modifi cation/adaptation.

(3)

This limited warranty covers only the product

hardware. It does not cover technical assistance for
hardware or software usage and it does not cover
any software products whether or not contained in
the product. Any such software is provided “AS IS”
unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software
limited warranty.

(4)

This limited warranty is invalid if the factory-

applied serial number has been altered or removed from
the product.

(5)

Free inspections and maintenance/repair work

are expressly excluded from this limited warranty, in
particular, if caused by improper handling of the product
by the user. This also applies to defects caused by normal
wear and tear, in particular, of faders, crossfaders,
potentiometers, keys/buttons, guitar strings, illuminants
and similar parts.

(6)

Damage/defects caused by the following conditions

are not covered by this limited warranty:

•

improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the
unit in compliance with the instructions given in
BEHRINGER user or service manuals;

•

connection or operation of the unit in any way
that does not comply with the technical or safety
regulations applicable in the country where the
product is used;

•

damage/defects caused by acts of God/Nature
(accident, fi re, fl ood, etc) or any other condition that
is beyond the control of MUSIC Group.

(7)

Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by

unauthorized personnel (user included) will void the
limited warranty.

(8)

If an inspection of the product by MUSIC Group

shows that the defect in question is not covered by the
limited warranty, the inspection costs are payable by
the customer.

(9)

Products which do not meet the terms of this

limited warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer’s
expense. MUSIC Group or its authorized service center will
inform the buyer of any such circumstance. If the buyer
fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after
notifi cation, MUSIC Group will return the unit C.O.D. with
a separate invoice for freight and packing. Such costs will
also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a
written repair order.

(10)

MUSIC Group Authorized Resellers do not sell new

products directly in online auctions. Purchases made
through an online auction are on a “buyer beware” basis.
Online auction confi rmations or sales receipts are not
accepted for warranty verifi cation and MUSIC Group will
not repair or replace any product purchased through an
online auction.

§ 5 Warranty transferability

This limited warranty is extended exclusively to the
original buyer (customer of authorized reseller) and is
not transferable to anyone who may subsequently
purchase this product. No other person (reseller, etc.)
shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf
of MUSIC Group.

§ 6 Claim for damage

Subject only to the operation of mandatory applicable
local laws, MUSIC Group shall have no liability to the buyer
under this warranty for any consequential or indirect
loss or damage of any kind. In no event shall the liability
of MUSIC Group under this limited warranty exceed the
invoiced value of the product.

§ 7 Limitation of liability

This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive
warranty between you and MUSIC Group. It supersedes
all other written or oral communications related to this
product. MUSIC Group provides no other warranties for
this product.

§ 8 Other warranty rights and

national law

(1)

This limited warranty does not exclude or limit the

buyer’s statutory rights as a consumer in any way.

(2)

The limited warranty regulations mentioned herein

are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of
applicable mandatory local laws.

(3)

This warranty does not detract from the seller’s

obligations in regard to any lack of conformity of the
product and any hidden defect.

§ 9 Amendment

Warranty service conditions are subject to change without
notice. For the latest warranty terms and conditions
and additional information regarding MUSIC Group’s
limited warranty, please see complete details online at
behringer. com.

* MUSIC Group Macao Commercial Oﬀ shore Limited of
Rue de Pequim No. 202-A, Macau Finance Centre 9/J, Macau,
including all MUSIC Group companies

Terminals marked with this symbol carry

electrical current of suffi cient magnitude
to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only

high-quality commercially-available speaker cables with
¼" TS plugs pre-installed. All other installation or
modifi cation should be performed only by
qualifi ed personnel.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alerts you to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage inside the

enclosure - voltage that may be suffi 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 qualifi ed personnel.

Caution

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

Caution

These service instructions are for use
by qualifi 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 qualifi ed
service personnel.

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifi ers) that produce heat.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

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 fi 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 specifi ed by

the manufacturer.

12.

Use only with the

cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specifi 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 qualifi ed service 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.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCE
ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS CORRECT
AT THE TIME OF PRINTING. 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 TO BIND
MUSIC GROUP BY ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED

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.

§ 1 Warranty

(1)

This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased

the product from a MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller in
the country of purchase. A list of authorized resellers can
be found on BEHRINGER’s website behringer. com under
“Where to Buy“, or you can contact the MUSIC Group offi ce
closest to you.

(2)

MUSIC Group* warrants the mechanical and

electronic components of this product to be free of defects
in material and workmanship if used under normal
operating conditions for a period of one (1) year from
the original date of purchase (see the Limited Warranty
terms in § 4 below), unless a longer minimum warranty
period is mandated by applicable local laws. If the product
shows any defects within the specifi ed warranty period
and that defect is not excluded under § 4, MUSIC Group
shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the product
using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts.
In case MUSIC Group decides to replace the entire product,
this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement
product for the remaining initial warranty period, i.e.,
one (1) year (or otherwise applicable minimum warranty
period) from the date of purchase of the original product.

(3)

Upon validation of the warranty claim, the repaired

or replacement product will be returned to the user freight
prepaid by MUSIC Group.

(4)

Warranty claims other than those indicated above

are expressly excluded.
PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT. IT IS YOUR PROOF
OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF
OF PURCHASE.

§ 2 Online registration

Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER
equipment right after your purchase at behringer. com
under “Support” and kindly read the terms and conditions
of our limited warranty carefully. Registering your
purchase and equipment with us helps us process
your repair claims quicker and more effi ciently.
Thank you for your cooperation!

§ 3 Return materials authorization

(1)

To obtain warranty service, please contact the

retailer from whom the equipment was purchased.
Should your MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller not be
located in your vicinity, you may contact the MUSIC Group
Authorized Fulfi ller for your country listed under

LIMITED WARRANTY

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

Important Safety

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