behringer Ultra-Compact 2000/500-Watt 8/6-Channel Portable PA System User Guide

June 7, 2024
Behringer

behringer Ultra-Compact 2000/500-Watt 8/6-Channel Portable PA System User

Guide

EUROPORT

PPA2000BT/PPA500BT

Ultra-Compact 2000/500-Watt 8/6-Channel Portable PA System with Bluetooth
Wireless Technology, Wireless Microphone Option, KLARK TEKNIK Multi-FX Processor and FBQ Feedback Detection.

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

  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. Use this apparatus in tropical and/or moderate climates.

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 and COOLAUDIO are trademarks or registered trademarks of MUSIC Tribe Global Brands Ltd. © MUSIC Tribe Global Brands Ltd. 2018 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 musictri.be/warranty.

EUROPORT PPA2000BT/PPA500BT Hook-Up

Step 1: Hook-Up

EUROPORT PPA2000BT/PPA500BT Set-up

Step 2: Set-up
  1. Release the top latch beneath the carrying handle.

  2. Release the side latches by pressing and then lifting them.

  3. Remove the speakers and place them in appropriate locations.

  4. Stand the mixer upright. (Make sure the included speaker cables can reach both speakers.)

Recommended speaker placement, left and right

Recommended speaker placement, left and right angled.

Speaker placement, not recommended.

Recommended speaker height

EUROPORT PPA2000BT/PPA500BT Controls

Step 3: Controls

EUROPORT PPA2000BT/PPA500BT Controls

Step 3: Controls

EUROPORT PPA2000BT/PPA500BT Controls

Step 3: Controls

EUROPORT PPA2000BT/PPA500BT Getting started

Step 4: Getting started
  1. Connect the included speaker cables to the speakers and to the rear SPEAKER OUTPUTS on the mixer.

  2. Make all the appropriate audio connections to the mixer. Power down all external devices.

  3. Set all the channel controls as shown (TREBLE, BASS, and PAN centered; FX and LEVEL fully counter-clockwise).

  4. Center the GRAPHIC EQ faders.

  5. Set the MAIN LEVEL CONTROL knobs all the way down.

  6. Power up all external devices.

  7. Power up the PPA2000BT/PPA500BT by pressing the AC/POWER button.

  8. If you are using BEHRINGER wireless microphones, plug the wireless dongle into the DIGITAL WIRELESS USB input.
    The DIGITAL WIRELESS LEDs will light up when the wireless microphones become active.

EUROPORT PPA2000BT/PPA500BT Adding Effects

Step 5: Adding Effects
  1. Set the FX [LEVEL] knob on the MULTI-FX PROCESSOR to approximately a 75% setting.

  2. Scroll through the available effects by turning the PROGRAM [PUSH] knob. The number in the display will flash.

  3. Press the PROGRAM [PUSH] knob to select the effect. The number will stop flashing

  4. While speaking, singing, or playing, turn the channel FX knob clockwise/to the right to the desired level on each channel to which you wish to add effects.

EUROPORT PPA2000BT/PPA500BT Feedback Detection and Bluetooth® Wireless

Technology

Step 6: Feedback Detection
  1. If feedback occurs, press the EQ and FBQ buttons.

  2. An LED will light on the EQ slider that corresponds with the specific sound frequency feeding back.

  3. Lower the lit EQ slider until feedback stops.

  4. Press and hold the BLUETOOTH PAIRING BUTTON until the LED flashes quickly.

  5. Activate Bluetooth® wireless technology in your mobile phone, MP3 player or other devices to pair and connect.

  6. In your device, enter the PIN code: 0000 (Bluetooth® wireless technology version 2.0 and above will not require a PIN code).

  7. When the LED lights solid, you can begin playing music from your Bluetooth® wireless technology device.

Specifications

Mixer Section                                               PPA2000BT

PPA500BT

Channels 1 – 2

| 2 x XLR

2 x ¼” TRS, balanced

1 x 2-channel BEHRINGER ULM Digital Wireless

| 2 x XLR

2 x ¼” TRS, balanced

1 x 2-channel Behringer ULM Digital Wireless

---|---|---
Channels 3 – 4| 2 x XLR

2 x ¼” TRS, balanced

| 2 x ¼” TS, unbalanced 2 x RCA, unbalanced

Channel 5/6

| 2 x ¼” TS, unbalanced 2 x RCA, unbalanced| 2 x ¼” TS, unbalanced 2 x RCA, unbalanced

1 x Bluetooth® wireless technology**

Channel 7/8

| 2 x ¼” TS, unbalanced 2 x RCA, unbalanced

1 x Bluetooth® wireless technology**

|

Stereo aux in| 2 x ¼” TS, unbalanced 1 x 1/8″ TRS, unbalanced| 2 x ¼” TS, unbalanced 1 x 1/8″ TRS, unbalanced

*Independent of limiters and driver protection circuits
**The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by MUSIC Group is under license.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

EUROPORT PPA2000BT/PPA500BT

complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph: 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 equipment 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. Caution!
    The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Any changes or modifications could void the user authority to operate the equipment.

This product complies with the requirement of the 1999/5/EC directive.

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