behringer PK108A 320 Watt 10 Inch PA Speaker User Guide
- June 1, 2024
- Behringer
Table of Contents
Quick Start Guide
PK108A/PK110A
Active 240-Watt 8″/320-Watt 10″ PA Speaker System with Built-in Media Player, Bluetooth Receiver and Integrated Mixer
V 3.0
Important Safety Instructions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELETRIC SHOCK!
DO NOT OPEN!
Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼” TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure – voltage that may be sufficient 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 qualified
personnel.
Caution
To reduce the risk of fire 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 filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
the apparatus.
Caution
These service instructions are for use by qualified 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
qualified service personnel.
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. Use only 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 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.
17. Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and your national law. This product should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the efficient use of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, or your household waste collection service.
18. Do not install in a confined space, such as a book case or similar unit.
19. Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
20. Please keep the environmental aspects of battery disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed-of at a battery collection point.
21. This apparatus may be used in tropical and moderate climates up to 35°C.
22. Warning
- Remove and immediately recycle or dispose of used batteries according to local regulations and keep away from children. Do NOT dispose of batteries in household trash or incinerate.
- Even used batteries may cause severe injury or death.
- Call a local poison control center for treatment information.
- Battery type: CR2032
- Battery voltage: 3 V
- Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
- Do not force discharge, recharge, disassemble, heat above (manufacturer’s specified temperature rating) or incinerate. Doing so may result in injury due to venting, leakage or explosion resulting in chemical burns.
- Ensure the batteries are installed correctly according to polarity (+ and -).
- Remove and immediately recycle or dispose of batteries from equipment not used for an extended period of time according to local regulations.
- Always completely secure the battery compartment. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product, remove the batteries, and keep them away from children.
- Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a safeguard! Replace only with the same or equivalent type!
- Risk of fire or explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
- Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion;
- Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas;
- A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
- Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.
- Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
WARNING
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INGESTION HAZARD: This product contains a button cell or coin battery.
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DEATH or Serious injury can occur if ingested.
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A swallowed button cell or coin battery can cause Internal Chemical Burns in as little as 2 hours.
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KEEP new and used batteries OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
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Seek Immediate medical attention if a battery is suspected to be swallowed or inserted inside any part of the body.
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LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Music Tribe 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. Technical specifications, appearances and other information are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Midas, Klark Teknik, Lab Gruppen, Lake, Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic, TC Helicon, Behringer, Bugera, Aston Microphones, and Coolaudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. © Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. 2024 All rights reserved.
LIMITED WARRANTY
For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding Music Tribe’s Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at community.musictribe.com/support
PK108A/PK110A Controls
Controls
(1) SD/MMC slot allows you to play back digital audio files stored on SD (Secure Digital) or MMC (MultiMedia Card) flash memory cards.
(2) LED DISPLAY shows the current file and playback settings.
(3) USB input allows you to play back audio files stored on a USB stick.
(4) INFRARED RECEIVER connects to the remote control.
(5) PLAYBACK SECTION for USB and SD/MMC offers the following playback controls:
A. MODE: Press to choose between the USB jack or SD/MMC/BLUETOOTH as the source for MP3 playback.
B. PLAY/PAUSE: Press to play, pause or search.
C. REPEAT: Press to select between One, Random, Folder or All repeat modes.
D. BACK: Press once to move to the previous song or folder.
E. FORWARD: Press once to move to the next song or folder.
F. LINKING: Press this button to fast-link another PK108A or PK110A via Bluetooth (see “Getting Started”).
(6) MIC combo jack accepts audio signals from devices using cables using XLR, balanced ¼” TRS or unbalanced ¼” TS connectors.
(7) LEVEL knob controls the input level for the MIC combo jack.
(8) MASTER level control adjusts the final speaker volume.
(9) TREBLE knob adjusts the level of treble frequencies for the speaker unit.
(10) BASS knob adjusts the level of bass frequencies for the speaker unit.
(11) LINE/MP3 knob controls the volume level for the LINE IN signal and the MP3 signal.
(12) MP3/LINE switch toggles between the MP3 player or LINE IN audio sources.
(13) AUX IN connections accept unbalanced stereo signals from external devices using audio cables with RCA connectors.
(14) AUX OUT connections sends out an unbalanced stereo signal to external devices using audio cables with RCA connectors.
(15) LINE IN jack accepts audio from external devices (MP3 players, smartphones, tablets and so on) using cables with 1/8″ stereo connectors.
(16) PWR LED lights up when the audio system is connected to power and switched on.
(17) CLIP LED lights up to indicate the internal limiter is responding to signal peaks.
(18) EXTENSION OUTPUT allows you to connect and drive an additional speaker cabinet (min. 8 Ω total load) using speaker cables with professional twist-locking connectors.
(19) POWER switch turns the unit on and off.
Before turning on the audio system, all level controls must be set to minimum.
Once the system is turned on, slowly increase input levels to help prevent
damage to the speaker and amplifier.
(20) AC INPUT socket accepts the included IEC power cable.
Remote Control
(1) STOP button turns the Digital Media Player on and off.
(2) MODE button switches between USB and SD/MMC/Bluetooth as the source for playback.
(3) MUTE button mutes the sound.
(4) BACK button skips back to the previous track.
(5) FORWARD button skips ahead to the next track.
(6) PLAY/PAUSE button starts and stops playback of audio files.
(7) VOL- button decreases the volume when pressed.
(8) VOL+ button increases the volume when pressed.
(9) EQ button activates the EQ function and chooses between EQ presets: Normal (NOR), Pop (POP), Rock (ROC), Jazz (JAZ), Classical (CLA) and Country (CUN). On PK108A/PK110A, the EQ function is only accessible through the remote control.
(10) 100+ button jumps ahead by 100 tracks.
(11) 200+ button jumps ahead by 200 tracks.
(12) NUMERIC KEYPAD allows you to enter values for various functions.
PK108A/PK110A Getting started
Getting started
(1) Place the speaker in your desired location.
(2) Set all controls as shown: HIGH and LOW EQ knobs to their centered position at 12 o’clock; LEVEL, LINE/MP3 and MASTER knobs set to their minimum levels at the full counter-clockwise position.
(3) Make all necessary connections. DO NOT turn on the power yet.
(4) Turn on your audio sources (mixer, microphones, instruments).
(5) Turn on your speaker(s) by pressing the POWER switch. The PWR LED will light up.
(6) Insert your USB device or SD/MMC flash memory card with digital audio files into their respective USB or SD/MMC connections.
(7) Using the controls in the MP3 PLAYER section, choose a digital audio file from your USB stick or SD/MMC card and begin playback by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button.
(8) Turn the LINE/MP3 control up to around the 50% position.
(9) Turn the MASTER knob clockwise until you find a comfortable volume level.
(10) For devices connected to the MIC combo jack, play your analog audio source or speak into your microphone at a normal-to-loud level while adjusting the LEVEL knob. If the sound distorts, lower the LEVEL knob until the sound cleans up.
(11) To use the stereo LINE IN jack, first press the MP3/LINE button so that the button is in the extended, outward position.
(12) Begin audio playback on the device connected to the LINE IN jack and set the output volume on the audio device to approximately 50%.
(13) Rotate the LINE/MP3 knob to adjust the volume level for the LINE IN jack.
(14) For devices connected to the stereo AUX IN jacks, first set the device’s output level to approximately 50%, and then begin playback.
NOTE: Because the LINE IN jacks and MP3 player connection share the same LINE/MP3 level knob, you may need to adjust the volume output directly on your external audio devices to achieve your desired sound balance.
(15) Make final volume adjustments using the MASTER knob.
(16) If necessary, adjust the HIGH and LOW EQ knobs to boost or cut treble and bass frequencies to your taste.
Using extension speaker cabinets
(1) Make sure the unit is powered down with the MASTER knob set to the minimum setting at full counter-clockwise.
(2) Run a speaker cable with professional twist-locking connectors from the EXTENSION OUTPUT jack to the speaker cabinet’s input. The twist-locking connector will snap securely into place to prevent accidental disconnection.
(3) Slowly turn the MASTER knob clockwise while playing back audio until you reach the desired volume level.
Make sure the total impedance of the extension cabinet(s) is a minimum of 8 Ω.
Bluetooth pairing
To connect PK108A/PK110A to your Bluetooth device for audio streaming, use the following procedure:
(1) Press the MODE button to select Bluetooth (bt) mode and activate the Bluetooth pairing process.
(2) Enable Bluetooth on your Bluetooth audio device.
(3) Check that your Bluetooth device is searching for a connection.
(4) Once your device detects your speaker, select PK108A/PK110A from your Bluetooth device’s menu.
(5) Wait until your Bluetooth device shows an active connection.
(6) Set the output volume on your Bluetooth device to approximately 50%.
(7) Begin audio playback on your Bluetooth device.
(8) Use the LINE/MP3 knob to balance the Bluetooth volume with other audio, if necessary.
(9) Adjust the MASTER knob to set the desired final volume.
Bluetooth fast-link pairing between PK108A/PK110A speakers
To connect one additional PK108A/PK110A speaker and create a stereo pair via the fast-link Bluetooth feature, follow these steps:
(1) Place your PK108A/PK110A speakers in close proximity (within 10 meters) to each other. Make sure no audio is playing back on either speaker.
(2) Choose one speaker to serve as the Master speaker and another to serve as the Slave speaker.
(3) Set the MASTER knob on both speakers to about the 50% position.
(4) On the Slave speaker, make sure the LINE/MP3 button is set to the inward MP3 position.
(5) Set the LINE/MP3 knob on the Slave speaker to the MIN position.
(6) On your Master speaker, press the MODE button to select BLUETOOTH (bt) mode.
(7) Press the LINKING button on the Master speaker.
(8) On the Slave speaker, also press the MODE button to select BLUETOOTH (bt) mode.
(9) Press the LINKING button on the Slave speaker.
(10) When Bluetooth pairing is underway, each speaker’s LED DISPLAY will show “bt:bt”.
(11) When pairing is complete, each speaker’s LED DISPLAY will show “bt”.
(12) Begin audio playback on the Master speaker. The Digital Media Player will automatically separate left and right stereo channels.
(13) On the Slave speaker, slowly turn the LINE/ MP3 knob clockwise until you have a good beginning volume balance between both speakers.
(14) Use the MASTER knobs on each speaker to make final volume adjustments.
Specifications
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PK108A
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PK110A
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Amplifier
Max output power
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240 W*
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320 W*
Type
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Class-AB
Loudspeaker System Data
Woofer
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8″ (210 mm) LF driver
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10″ (255 mm) LF driver
Tweeter
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1″ (25.5 mm) HF compression driver
Frequency response
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20 Hz to 20 kHz (-10 dB)
Sound pressure level (SPL)
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Max. 90 dB
Audio Connections
MP3 Playback|
USB / SD / TF
File system
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FAT 16, FAT 32
Format
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MP3 / WMA / WAV / FLAC / APE
Bit rates
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32 – 800 kbps
Sample rates
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44.1 kHz
Input|
1 x XLR / 1/4″ TRS combo jack
Input impedance
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20 kΩ balanced
Line in|
1 x 1/8″ (3.5 mm) TRS, stereo
Input impedance
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15 kΩ
Aux in|
2 x RCA
Input impedance
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15 kΩ, unbalanced
Aux out|
2 x RCA
Output impedance
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100 kΩ, unbalanced
SD card slot
Card memory
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Up to 32 GB supported
Bluetooth**
Frequency range
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2402 MHz ~ 2480 MHz
Channel number
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79
Version
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Bluetooth spec 5.0 compliant
Compatibility
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Supports A2DP 1.2 profile
Max. communication range
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10 m (without interference)
Max. output power
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10 dBm
Equalizer
High
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±12 dB @ 10 kHz, shelving
Low
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±12 dB @ 100 Hz, shelving
Power Supply, Voltage (Fuses)
USA / Canada
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120 V~, 60 Hz (F 2 A L 250 V)
UK / Australia / Europe
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220-240 V~, 50/60 Hz (F 1 A L 250 V)
Korea / China
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220-240 V~, 50 Hz (F 1 A L 250 V)
Japan
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100 V~, 50/60 Hz (F 2 A L 250 V)
Power consumption
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90 W
Mains connection
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Standard IEC receptacle
Dimension / Weight
Dimensions (H x W x D)
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435 x 295 x 245 mm (17.13 x 11.61 x 9.65″)
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545 x 355 x 295 mm (21.46 x 13.97 x 11.61″)
Weight
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6.8 kg (14.9 lbs)
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8.9 kg (19.6 lbs)
*Independent of limiters and driver protection circuits
**The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Behringer is under license
Other important information
Important information
1. Register online. Please register your new MusicTribe equipment right after you purchase it by visiting musictribe.com. Registering your purchase using our simple online form helps us to process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently. Also, read the terms and conditions of our warranty, if applicable.
2. Malfunction. Should your MusicTribe Authorized Reseller not be located in your vicinity, you may contact the MusicTribe Authorized Fulfiller for your country listed under “Support” at musictribe.com. Should your country not be listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with by our “Online Support” which may also be found under “Support” at musictribe.com. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at musictribe.com BEFORE returning the product.
3. Power Connections. Before plugging the unit into a power socket, please make sure you are using the correct mains voltage for your particular model. Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same type and rating without exception.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Behringer
PK108A/PK110A
Responsible Party Name: Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc.
Address: 122 E. 42nd St.1,
8th Floor NY, NY 10168,
United States
Email Address: legal@musictribe.com
FCC ID: QWHPK10XA
PK108A/PK110A
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.
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.
Important information:
Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Music Tribe can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.
Caution!
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user authority to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
- This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
- This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
Hereby, Music Tribe declares that this product is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU, Directive 2014/30/EU, Directive 2014/35/EU, Directive 2011/65/EU and Amendment 2015/863/EU, Directive 2012/19/EU, Regulation 519/2012 REACH SVHC and Directive 1907/2006/EC.
Full text of EU DoC is available at https://community.musictribe.com/
EU Representative: Music Tribe Brands DK A/S
Address: Gammel Strand 44, DK-1202 København K, Denmark
UK Representative: Music Tribe Brands UK Ltd.
Address: 8th Floor, 20 Farringdon Street London EC4A 4AB, United Kingdom
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