TASCAM MA-BT240 Installation Amplifier User Manual

May 15, 2024
TASCAM

MA-BT240
INSTALLATION AMPLIFIER
Operating manual
TASCAM MA BT240 Installation
Amplifier-

Trademarks and copyrights

  • The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by TEAC CORPORATION is under license.
  • TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation.
  • Other company names, product names and logos in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

| CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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| The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’ s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
****| The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

  1. Read these instructions.

  2. Keep these instructions.

  3.  Heed all warnings.

  4.  Follow all instructions.

  5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

  6. Clean only with dry cloth.

  7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’ s instructions.

  8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

  9.  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 fit 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. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

  12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified 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 qualified service personnel. Servicing isrequired 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.
    • The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position.
    • The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
    • If you are experiencing problems with this product, contact TEAC for a service referral. Do not use the product until it has been repaired.

The nameplate is located on the top of the unit as shown below.

TASCAM MA BT240 Installation Amplifier- Nameplate

CAUTION

  • Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
  • Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
  • Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.
  • The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time.

WARNING
Products with Class I construction are equipped with a power supply cord that has a grounding plug. The cord of such a product must be plugged into an AC outlet that has a protective grounding connection.
WARNING
This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present.

For U.S.A.
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: MA-BT240
Trade Name: TASCAM
Responsible party: TEAC AMERICA, INC.
Address: 10410 Pioneer Blvd., Unit #1, Santa Fe Springs, California 90670, U.S.A
Telephone number: 1-323-726-0303

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
  2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

INFORMATION TO THE USER
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.
a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
b) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
c) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void the user’ s authority to operate this equipment.
IN USA/CANADA, USE ONLY ON 120 V SUPPLY.
For Canada
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME A LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

For European Customers
Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment
(a) All electrical/electronic equipment and waste batteries/accumulators should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via collection facilities designated by the government or local authorities.
(b) By disposing of electrical/electronic equipment and waste batteries/accumulators correctly, you will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment.
(c) Improper disposal of waste electrical/electronic equipment and batteries/accumulators can have serious effects on the environment and human health because of the presence of hazardous substances in the equipment.
(d) The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste.
(e) The return and collection systems are available to the end users. For more detailed information about disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the equipment.

Wireless equipment precautions

Compliance of radio transmitter and interference
This product has the function of broadband transmitter using 2.4GHz Band.
Use frequency range: 2402 MHz – 2480 MHz
Maximum output power: Bluetooth® Class 2 (less than 2.5 mW) Please use only in the country where you purchased the product. Depending on the country, restrictions on the use of Bluetooth wireless technology might exist.
Model for USA
Labeling of authorization
FCC ID:
Model for Canada
Compliance of radio transmitter
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’ s licence-exempt RSSs.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause interference.
  2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Labeling of authorization
IC:
Model for EEA (European Economic Area)
Hereby, TEAC CORPORATION declares that the radio equipment type MA-BT240 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU, and the other European Directives, or Commission Regulations.
**** Hereby, TEAC CORPORATION declares that the radio equipment type MABT240 is in compliance with UK Radio Equipment Regulations.

The full text of the EU or UK declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: Please contact us by e-mail.
https://tascam.eu/en/contact.html

Radiation Exposure requirements
This equipment meets the regulation, which is recognized internationally, for the case of human exposure to radio waves generated by the transmitter.
Statement of compliance

Model for USA
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency Exposure Guidelines.
Model for Canada
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Model for USA/Canada
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or more away from person’ s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
Model for EEA (European Economic Area)
This equipment complies with EN 62479; Assessment of the compliance of low power electronic and electrical equipment with the basic restrictions related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields; the harmonised standard of DIRECTIVE 2014/53/EU.

Specifications

Speaker output ratings
High-impedance

Rated output 240 W × 1 ch (70 V/100 V)
Total impedance signal type 100 V 42 Ω or higher
signal type 70 V 21 Ω or higher
Connector Euroblock 5.08 mm pitch (2 pin)

Low-impedance
Selected “SPEAKER SELECT 4 Ω”
Load impedance| 4 Ω or higher
Rated output| 120 W x 2ch (4 Ω @1k Hz1%THD) Selected “SPEAKER SELECT 8 Ω”
Load impedance| 8 Ω or higher
Rated output| 120 W x 2ch (8 Ω @1k Hz1%THD)
Connector| Euroblock 5.08 mm pitch (4 pin)

Analog audio input
MIC/LINE IN

Connector
Front| Combo jack (balanced) *¹
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Rear| Euroblock (balanced) 3.81 mm pitch (4 pin)
Selected “MIC”
Maximum input level| -30 dBu
Minimum input level| -65 dBu
Input impedance| 2k Ω or higher
Selected “LINE”
Maximum input level| +20 dBu
Nominal input level| +4 dBu
Input impedance| 10k Ω or higher
LINE IN 1/LINE IN 2
Connector| RCA pin jacks (unbalanced)
Maximum input level| +6.0 dBV
Nominal input level| -10.0 dBV
Input impedance| 10k Ω or higher

Analog audio output
LINE OUT

Connector RCA pin jacks (unbalanced)
Maximum input level +6.0 dBV
Nominal input level -10 dBV
Output impedance 200 Ω

Bluetooth®
Version| 5.1
Output class| Class 2  (about 10m unobstructed transmission distance)*²
Supported profile| A2DP, AVRCP
Supported codecs| SBC, AAC

External control
VOL. REMOTE (For output volume adjustment)

Connector Euroblock 3.81 mm pitch (3 pin) (1:Vcc 5 V/2: Control/3: GND)

Other

Power supply
USA/Canada| AC 100-120 V, 50/60 Hz
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Europe| AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Cooling| Conventional cooling, bottom to up airflow
Operating temperature range| 0 ° C – 40 ° C (32° F -104° F)
Power consumption| 58 W  (1/8 power @ all channels driven)
Idle| 18 W
Dimensions| 214 × 44 × 298 mm (W x H x D, excluding protrusions,
Weight| 2.5 kg

1 XLR-3-31 equivalent (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) 6.3mm (1/4” ) standard TRS jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
2 The transmission distance is only an estimate and might vary depending on the surrounding environment and radio wave conditions.

  • 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
  • 0 dBV = 1 Vrms

Dimensions

TASCAM MA BT240 Installation Amplifier- Nameplate1

  • Illustrations in this manual might differ in part from the actual product.
  • Specifications and external appearance might be changed without notification to improve the product.

TASCAM MA BT240 Installation Amplifier- diagram

FCC Caution.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body.
IC Warning
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
*RF warning for Mobile device:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

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