Palmer PAN16 9 Inch DI Box, 8 Channels Passive User Manual

Palmer PAN16 9 Inch DI Box, 8 Channels Passive

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: PAN16
• Type: DI-box
• Channels: 8 passive channels

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions

1. Read the instructions carefully.
2. Keep all information and instructions in a safe place.
3. Follow the instructions provided.
4. Use the device as prescribed.
5. Do not open the device or perform modifications.
6. Observe all safety warnings and do not remove them.
7. Use stable and compatible stands or mounts for installations.
8. Ensure proper installation and secure mounting.
9. Follow safety regulations during installation.
10. Avoid operating near heat sources or flammable materials.
11. Avoid placing ignition sources on the equipment.
12. Keep ventilation slits unblocked.
13. Avoid using near water or exposing to flammable materials.
14. Prevent water or liquids from entering the equipment.
15. Avoid placing objects that can fall into the device.
16. Use recommended accessories only.
17. Check cables after connecting to prevent accidents.
18. Secure equipment during transport to prevent falls.
19. If malfunctioning, switch off immediately and seek professional repair.
20. Clean with a dry cloth only.

CAUTION!
Never remove the cover as it may pose a risk of electric shock. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Repairs should be carried out only by qualified service personnel.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: Is the PAN16 suitable for children?
  A: The product is not suitable for children. Children should be instructed not to play with the device.

• Q: What should I do if my equipment is damaged?
  A: If your equipment is damaged, switch it off immediately, unplug it, and seek repair from authorized personnel.

• Q: Can I use the PAN16 near water sources?
  A: It is advised not to use the equipment near water sources to prevent damage and ensure safety.

USER MANUAL

PAN16
19“ DI-box, 8 channels passive

The product is not suitable for:

• Persons (including children) with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities or lack of experience and knowledge.
• Children (children must be instructed not to play with the device).

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.  Please read these instructions carefully.
2.  Keep all information and instructions in a safe place.
3. Follow the instructions.
4. Use the device in the prescribed manner only.
5. Do not open the device and do not perform any modifications.
6. Observe all safety warnings. Never remove safety warnings or other information from the equipment.
7. Use only sufficiently stable and compatible stands and/or mounts (for fixed installations). Make certain that wall mounts are properly installed and secured. Make certain that the equipment is installed securely and cannot fall down.
8. During installation, observe the applicable safety regulations for your country.
9. Never install and operate the equipment near radiators, heat registers, ovens or other sources of heat. Make certain that the equipment is always installed so that is cooled sufficiently and cannot overheat.
10. Never place sources of ignition, e.g., burning candles, on the equipment.
11. Ventilation slits must not be blocked.
12. Do not use this equipment in the immediate vicinity of water (does not apply to special outdoor equipment – in this case, observe the special instructions noted below. Do not expose this equipment to flammable materials, fluids or gases.
13. Make certain that dripping or splashed water cannot enter the equipment. Do not place containers filled with liquids, such as vases or drinking vessels, on the equipment.
14. Make certain that objects cannot fall into the device.
15. Use this equipment only with the accessories recommended and intended by the manufacturer.
16. Do not open or modify this equipment.
17. After connecting the equipment, check all cables in order to prevent damage or accidents, e.g., due to tripping hazards.
18. During transport, make certain that the equipment cannot fall down and possibly cause property damage and personal injuries.
19. If your equipment is no longer functioning properly, if fluids or objects have gotten inside the equipment or if it has been damaged in another way, switch it off immediately and unplug it from the mains outlet (if it is a powered device). This equipment may only be repaired by authorized, qualified personnel.
20. Clean the equipment using a dry cloth.

CHOKING HAZARD! KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN! THE PRODUCT CONTAINS SMALL PARTS THAT CAN BE SWALLOWED AS WELL AS PACKAGING MATERIAL THAT CAN BE SWALLOWED! PLASTIC BAGS MUST BE KEPT OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN!
CAUTION!
Never remove the cover, because otherwise there may be a risk of electric shock. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Have repairs carried out only by qualified service personnel.

• The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an 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 electrical shock.
• The exclamation mark within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions.

CAUTION – HIGH VOLUME LEVELS WITH AUDIO PRODUCTS!

• This equipment is intended for professional use. Therefore, commercial use of this equipment is subject to the respectively applicable national accident prevention rules and regulations. As a manufacturer, Adam Hall is obligated to notify you formally about the existence of potential health risks.

• Hearing damage due to high volume and prolonged exposure: When in use, this product is capable of producing high sound-pressure levels (SPL) that can lead to irreversible hearing damage in performers, employees, and audience members. For this reason, avoid prolonged exposure to volumes in excess of 90 dB.

  • This device may only be used in dry rooms.

• PACKAGING CONTENT
  Remove the product from the packaging and remove all packaging material. Please check the completeness and integrity of the delivery and notify your distribution partner immediately after purchase if the delivery is not complete or if it is damaged.

  • 1× PAN16 19“ DI-box, 8 channels, passive
  • User manual

INTRODUCTION

• A DI box is used to change an unbalanced, high-impedance line level signal to a balanced low impedance signal for connection to a microphone input. An unbalanced high- impedance cable routing is susceptible to hum and other noise. The cable length is limited because with longer cables, not only does the noise level rise, but due to cable capacitance, you can also expect a loss of highs. These problems are avoided with low impedance balanced signal routing. For this reason, this type of routing is used almost exclusively in professional studios and for live performances.
• The PAN16 is a passive DI box that contains 8 independent channels in the 19“ format. The DI box is constructed with the same circuitry design as our proven PAN01. The PAN16 is  particularly useful when several signals must be balanced in one place at the same time, e.g. in the keyboard rack. Because the DI box is built as a passive device with high quality transformers, no power supply is needed. Almost all sockets and switches are located on the front panel, only the XLR output jack and parallel LINK sockets are located on the rear panel.

CONNECTIONS

• The PAN16 has eight independent channels. The following description applies to each of the channels 1 – 8.

• Line level signals, such as those from keyboards are connected via a shielded instrument cable with a jack
  plug (6.3 mm mono jack / TS jack) into the jack designated as “Input”. If the signal is to be simultaneously connected to a different amplifier, use the “LINK” jack as a parallel connector for looping the signal. Unbalanced instrument cables should not be longer than absolutely necessary. Therefore, the PAN16 should also be
  set up near the unbalanced source.

• The low impedance balanced output signal is available on the rear panel XLR/m socket. The assignment of the socket is standard, with a hot PIN 2.

• The connection to a mixer input is performed with a balanced, shielded microphone cable. The cable length is not critical and may be 100 feet or more, without an audible deterioration of the signal.

• THE MERGE LINKS / IN FUNCTION

• Alternatively, the PAN16 also offers the possibility, for the stereo signal such as that of a keyboard to sum to a mono signal and to direct it as balanced mono signal to the PA system.

• Using the MERGE LINK / IN switch, the LINK out can be converted to a second input. In this case, stereo outputs of the instrument are connected to a PAN16 channel via the two jacks (INPUT and LINK / IN) and the switch is pressed down. The mono summed looped signal is present on the rear panel LINK socket.

• PAD SWITCH
  The PAN16 can also be used to feed speaker signals into a mixer. To do this, connect the amplifier output with the “Input” socket and loop the signal to the speakers via the “LINK” socket. Both cables must be speaker cables with an appropriate cross-section. As speaker signals have a much higher level than instrument and line signals, the PAD button must be used to attenuate the volume level. A total of three attenuation levels are available: -10 dB, -20 dB, -30 dB (both PAD switches pressed down). To avoid clipping, the amplifier power should not exceed 100 watts.

CAUTION!
POWER AMPLIFIERS USING TUBE TECHNOLOGY ALWAYS NEED A CORRESPONDING LOAD AT THE OUTPUT. A TUBE AMPLIFIER SHOULD NEVER BE CONNECTED

• TO THE PAN16 WITHOUT A SPEAKER. THIS MIGHT RESULT MOST LIKELY IN THE DESTRUCTION OF BOTH DEVICES.
• GND LIFT SWITCH
• In conventional microphone cables, the cable shield is connected on both ends of the XLR connector to PIN 1. This leads to grounding for these devices and as a result may cause the so-called ground loop hum. But since it is sufficient to connect the ground on one side only for shielding purposes, the “GND LIFT” switch on the PAN16 enables the separation of the PIN 1 from the ground. This prevents ground loops and associated humming noises. In practical use, by trial and error, choose the position of the switch which causes the least noise.
• GROUNDING OF THE HOUSING OF THE PAN 16
• For 19” equipment, grounding of the housing is almost exclusively done through the common rack rail. In order to avoid duplication of this grounding, the housing is not connected internally to the electronic ground. If the PAN16 is not installed in a rack, and operating noise occurs, connect the housing for example, via a screw on the front panel mounting with a suitable mass.
• Please do not place the PAN16 in the vicinity of strong alternating magnetic fields, such as power transformers. There is a risk of inducing a hum in the audio transformer.

CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT

PACKAGING:

1. Packaging can be fed into the reusable material cycle using the usual disposal methods.
2. Please separate the packaging in accordance with disposal laws and recycling regulations in your country.

DEVICE

1.  This device is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive in the currently valid version. WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. Old appliances do not belong in household waste. The old device must be disposed of via an approved disposal company or a municipal disposal facility. Please observe the applicable regulations in your country!
2. Observe all disposal laws applicable in your country.
3.  As a private customer, you can obtain information on environmentally friendly disposal options from the seller of the product or the appropriate regional authorities.

BATTERIES

1. Batteries should not be disposed of in household waste. Batteries and recharge able batteries must be disposed of via an approved disposal company or a municipal disposal facility.
2. Observe all disposal laws applicable in your country.
3.  As a private customer, you can obtain information on environmentally friendly disposal options from the seller of the product or through the relevant regional authorities.
4.  Devices with batteries that cannot be removed by the user must be taken to a collection point for electrical appliances.

MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATIONS Herstellergarantie und Haftungsbeschränkung Manufacturer’s warranty & limitation of liability Adam Hall GmbH Adam-Hall- Str. 1

• 61627 Neu-Anspach, Germany
• Email: [email protected]  +49 (0)6081 / 9419-0.
• Our current warranty conditions and limitation of liability can be found at: cdn-shop.adamhall.com/media/pdf/Manufacturers-Declarations-PALMER_DE_EN_ES_FR.pdf
• Contact your distribution partner for service.

CE CONFORMITY

• Adam Hall GmbH hereby confirm that this product meets the following guidelines (where applicable): Low-Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU)
• EMC Directive (2014/30/EU)
• RoHS (2011/65/EU)
• RED (2014/53/EU)

CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

• Declarations of conformity for products that are subject to the LVD, EMC, RoHS Directives, can be requested at [email protected].
• Declarations of conformity for products that are subject to the RED Directive can be downloaded at www.adamhall.com/compliance/

FCC STATEMENT

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.

UKCA- Conformity

• Hereby, Adam Hall Ltd. declares that this product meets the following guidelines (where applicable) Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 Electromagnetic Compatibility
• Regulations 2016 (SI 2016/1091). The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulation 2012 (SI 2012/3032) Radio
• Equipment Regulations 201 7(SI 2016/2015)
• Adam Hall Ltd. | The Seedbed Bus. Centre | SS3 9QY Essex | UK

UKCA- DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

• Products that are subject to Electrical Equipment  (Safety) Regulation 2016, EMC Regulation 2016 or RoHS Regulation can be requested at [email protected] Products that are subject to the Radio Equipments Regulations 2017 (SI2017/1206) can be downloaded from
• cdn-shop.adamhall.com/media/pdf/Manufacturers-Declarations-PALMER_DE_EN_ES_FR.pdf

References

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