behringer B205D Ultra-Compact 150-Watt PA Monitor Speaker System User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: Behringer

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions
LIMITED WARRANTY
EUROLIVE B205D Hook-up
EUROLIVE B205D Controls
EUROLIVE B205D Controls
EUROLIVE B205D Getting started
Specifications
Other important information
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

Quick Start Guide

EUROLIVE
B205D
Ultra-Compact 150-Watt PA/Monitor Speaker System

Important Safety Instructions

Terminals marked with this symbol carry an electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼” TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modifications 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

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.

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with a 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 amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
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.
The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
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.
Do not install in a confined space, such as a bookcase or similar unit.
Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
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 45°C.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Music Tribe accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly on 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, Oberheim, Auratone, and Coolaudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. © Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. 2021 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 usictribe.com/warranty.

EUROLIVE B205D Hook-up

Step 1: Hook-Up

Linking several speakers

Connecting microphones, instruments,

Mounting B205D on a microphone stand

EUROLIVE B205D Controls

Step 2: Controls

(1) LEVEL 3 Adjusts the input sensitivity (gain) for the CD INPUT RCA jacks.
(2) EQ Cut or boost the treble, mid, and bass frequencies by ±15 dB.
(3) CD INPUT Route signals from CD players, MP3 players, DJ mixers, and other line-level sound sources into these RCA jacks.
(4) MIC/LINE INPUTS (Channels 1 and 2) Route line-level input signals into these combination jacks using XLR, balanced ¼” TRS, or unbalanced ¼” TS connectors.
(5) POWER LED Lights when the speaker is turned on.
(6) MAIN LEVEL Adjusts the overall volume.
(7) PHANTOM Sends 48 V of phantom power to the MIC/LINE inputs to power condenser microphones. The LED lights when the PHANTOM button is engaged.
(8) INSTRUMENT Press this button to optimize the MIC/LINE 1 input for unbalanced signals from instruments using ¼” TS plugs.
(9) LEVEL 1/LEVEL 2 Adjusts the input sensitivity for the MIC/LINE combination jacks.

EUROLIVE B205D Controls

Step 2: Controls

(1) HEAT SINK Make sure you allow plenty of space behind the speaker for heat dissipation.
(2) POWER SWITCH Turns the speaker on and off.
(3 ) POWER SOURCE Plug the included IEC power cable into this jack.
(4) THRU Route a signal to another speaker or device by using a balanced cable with a male XLR plug. The THRU jack draws a signal from just before the MAIN LEVEL and
EQ section, combined with the MAIN IN signal.
(5) LEVEL Adjust the level of the outgoing THRU signal.
(6) MAIN IN Connect the THRU signal from another speaker using a balanced cable with either a female XLR plug or a balanced ¼” TRS plug.

EUROLIVE B205D Getting started

Step 3: Getting started

Place the speaker(s) in desired locations, preferably on stands as personal monitors or mains.

Set all controls as shown: EQ knobs to 50%, MAIN LEVEL, and input LEVEL knobs all the way down.

Make all necessary connections. DO NOT turn on the power yet.
Turn on your audio sources (mixer, microphones, instruments).
Turn on your speaker(s) by pressing the POWER SWITCH. The POWER LED will light up.

Turn the MAIN LEVEL knob up to around 50% on each speaker. (If using multiple speakers, the MAIN LEVEL knob must be adjusted separately on each speaker.

Play your audio source or speak into your microphone at a normal to a loud level.
Adjust each channel LEVEL knob to the desired volume level. If the signal distorts, turn the channel LEVEL knob back down.
If necessary, adjust the HIGH, MID, and LOW EQ knobs on each speaker to boost or cut treble, mid, and bass frequencies to your taste.
Make final overall volume adjustments using the MAIN LEVEL knob.

Specifications

Amplifier Power Output

Other important information

Register online.
Please register your new Music Tribe 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.
Malfunction. Should your
Music Tribe Authorized Reseller not be located in your vicinity, you may contact the Music Tribe 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 usictribe.com. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at musictribe.com BEFORE returning the product.
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
EUROLIVE B205D

Responsible Party Name: Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc.
Address: 5270 Procyon Street, Las Vegas NV 89118, United States
Phone Number: +1 702 800 8290

EUROLIVE B205D
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.

Hereby, Music Tribe declares that this product is in compliance with Directive 2014/35/EU, Directive 2014/30/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: Ib Spang Olsens Gade 17, DK – 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark