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EUROLIVE S1020/S1220/S1220F/S1520/S1530/S1800S
3. POWER AMP RATING
1. INTRODUCTION
By purchasing a BEHRINGER S Series loudspeaker, you have
obtained an outstanding PA loudspeaker system. Now, you own
(at least) one component of an expandable system that
reproduces your music with a perfectly balanced sound. Thanks
to its well thought-out features, the S Series is the ideal PA
loudspeaker system: it is equally well-suited for both small gigs
and larger stages. We have brought it to life in order to offer you
a complete selection of loudspeaker choices. In doing so, we
have left open all the options for expanding your PA system. All
loudspeakers feature output connectors, letting you flexibly
expand your setup whenever you need to.
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The following instructions are intended to familiarize
you with the specialized terminology used throughout
this user manual in order for you to master all the
functions. After having thoroughly read the user
manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.
1.1 Before you get started
1.1.1 Shipment
Your loudspeaker was carefully packed at the assembly plant to
assure secure transport. Should the condition of the cardboard
box suggest that damage may have taken place, please inspect
the unit immediately and look for physical indications of damage.
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Damaged units should NEVER be sent directly to us.
Please inform the dealer from whom you acquired
the unit immediately as well as the transportation
company from which you took delivery of the unit.
Otherwise, all claims for replacement/repair may
be rendered invalid.
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Please always use the original packaging to avoid
damage due to storage or shipping.
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Never let unsupervised children play with the
loudspeaker or their packaging.
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Please dispose of all packaging materials in an
environmentally friendly fashion.
INFORMATION
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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 remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment
right after your purchase by visiting www.behringer.com
(alternatively www.behringer.de) and read the terms and
conditions of our warranty carefully.
Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, our goal is to have
it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty service,
please contact the 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 (www.behringer.com/support).
Registering your purchase and equipment helps us process your
repair claims quicker and more efficiently.
Thank you for your cooperation!
2. CONNECTIONS
Fig. 2.1: Connection panel
Two ¼" loudspeaker inputs are wired in parallel. You can
optionally connect one of the connectors to the output on your
power amp, and tap into the signal on the second connector in
order to feed this signal into an additional loudspeaker.
Fig. 2.2: ¼" TS loudspeaker connector
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ATTENTION: Never connect more than one power
amp output to the loudspeaker system. This may
permanently damage your setup.
3. POWER AMP RATING
The power rating of your amplifier should be roughly twice the
continuous speaker load capacity. A speaker rated at 200 Watts
continuous power can easily be powered by an amp rated at
400 Watts output power. An optimal addition to your speaker
system would be the BEHRINGER EUROPOWER amplifiers.
ATTENTION!
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When several loudspeakers are wired in parallel
the overall impedance Z
total
to be handled by the
power amp can be calculated, as shown below, from
the individual impedance values of the connected
speakers:
Your amplifier may be damaged if the actual
impedance drops below the minimum impedance
specified for your amplifier. Please make sure that
the calculated total impedance Z
total
is not smaller
specified.
