INSTRUCTION MANUAL PBM240A – 240 WATT RMS PUBLIC ADDRESS AMPLIFIER PBM240AT – 240 WATT RMS PUBLIC ADDRESS AMPLIFIER WITH TUNER PBM240AU – 240 WATT RMS PUBLIC ADDRESS AMPLIFIER WITH TUNER/CD/USB 1 For more information contact Speco Technologies 200 New Highway, Amityville, NY 11701• Toll Free: 1-800-645-5516•Fax: 631-957-9142 or 631-957-3880•www.specotech.
PRECAUTIONS 1. Unpacking After removing the amplifier from the carton, inspect for any exterior damage to the unit. If damage is noted, notify the carrier at once so that a claim can be justified. Save all packing material. This is important when the claim is processed. 2. Ventilation To offset heat generated by the unit, it is necessary to provide ample ventilation around the unit. Avoid blocking or impeding the ventilation holes on the unit.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Read these instructions completely. Keep these instructions for future reference. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block ventilation openings. Install in accordance with instructions. Do not install on or near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Thank You! We at Speco Technologies thank you for your purchase of our PBM240A, PBM240AT or PBM240AU amplifier. The PBM240A is an energy efficient Class D amplifier line. We have taken our customers’ input and created the perfect amplifier for almost any application.
SECTION 1: FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS · · · · · · · · · · · · · 240W RMS/480W Max Power AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz 3 XLR Microphone inputs with selectable phantom power (Mic 1 has selectable priority) Telephone paging input Music on hold output 5 zoned speaker outputs (70V) Non-zoned 4/8 Ohm output RCA or XLR line output Front Bass and Treble controls Individual volume control for each input Master digital volume control Digital front panel lock RS232 input for integration with popular control systems SECTION
3) 4) 5) 6) through IR remote control. b. If a zone is turned on, the LED above the zone button will illuminate. Volume Level Indicator: a. This display will indicate the level of volume of the amplifier. b. Volume can be changed either using the Master Volume Knob (#9) or by using the IR remote control IR receiver: a. Aim your IR remote control at this window to control the amplifier. b.
Section 2: Controls and Connections REAR PANEL 12) Main Power Switch: a. This switch will completely turn the amplifier power on and off. 13) Commercial Speaker Zone Outputs: a. This amplifier comes complete with both constant voltage and constant impedance outputs. Only one type of output may be used at a time. Attempting to use both simultaneously could damage the amplifier and/or speakers and would void the warranty. b.
output on the phone system. Installation instructions vary widely by manufacturer. If unsure, please contact a professional. 15) Music-on-hold (MOH) Volume Knob: a. This knob will allow you to adjust the volume of the MOH output. 16) Music-on-hold (MOH) Output: a. These terminals allow output of the amplifier’s audio to another source, such as a telephone paging system. i. 600 Ohms/1V ii. 8 Ohms/1W 17) Telephone Paging Inputs: a.
to daisy chain amplifiers. 26) Auxiliary Inputs: a. These inputs accept right and left channel RCA inputs. 27) Phantom Power Switch: a. This amplifier provides phantom power to the appropriate microphones. b. This switch will turn the phantom power feature on and off for each microphone input. 28) Microphone Inputs: a. This amplifier has three XLR microphone inputs. b.
SECTION 3: REFERENCE INFORMATION The following information is provided for reference only. Please consult a professional if unsure about any aspects of commercial or residential installations. SPEAKER CONNECTION The rear panel of the amplifier contains 5, zoned speaker connections. BE SURE TO CONNECT SPEAKERS PROPERLY, see line voltage instructions below.
TELEPHONE LINE A telephone line input of 600 Ohms is provided. For phone systems with this feature, a Music on Hold output is also available. WHENEVER IN DOUBT ABOUT INSTALLATION, CONSULT WITH A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER OR TECHNICIAN. OTHERWISE, PERSONAL INJURY, DAMAGE TO THIS AMPLIFIER AND/OR SPEAKERS MAY RESULT AND YOUR WARRANTY MAY BE VOID. SECTION 4: OPTIONAL MODULES PBM240AU This amplifier comes complete with a Anti-Shock CD/USB/SD/Tuner module installed.
· · · · · · · · · · STOP/ EJECT: Will stop playing while source is active, or will eject CD if pressed when CD is inserted and no source is playing o Press to stop and the LCD display will show the total number of tracks. o Press again to eject the disk; LCD display will show: “EJECT” o If pressed again while CD has not been removed, the disk will be automatically reinserted. CD / USB / SD / RADIO: Press the button to select the function of CD, USB, SD Card, or RADIO mode.
2. Select desired songs by using FOLDER and SKIP button, then press RAN / ENTER button once to confirm. LCD display shows “00 01” for the first song 3. SKIP to the next song, and press RAN/ENTER twice to program as the 2nd song; LCD display shows “00 02” 4. Repeat process for more songs (Maximum of 10) 5.
SECTION 5: OPTIONAL MODULES PBM240AT SYSTEM CONTROLS · VOLUME: Turn to adjust the volume up or down relative to other inputs RADIO OPERATION · Press " BAND” to select AM / FM. : Press to search radio stations. Press once to increase frequency by steps. · TUNING Holding for over 2 seconds will begin a scan and automatically stop at the next channel. : Press to search radio stations. Press once to decrease frequency by steps.
SECTION 6: IR REMOTE CONTROL There is an IR Remote control included with every PBM-A series amplifier. 15 For more information contact Speco Technologies 200 New Highway, Amityville, NY 11701• Toll Free: 1-800-645-5516•Fax: 631-957-9142 or 631-957-3880•www.specotech.
Speco Technologies is constantly developing and improving products. We reserve the right to modify product design and specifications without notice and without incurring any obligation. Rev. 6/29/15 16 For more information contact Speco Technologies 200 New Highway, Amityville, NY 11701• Toll Free: 1-800-645-5516•Fax: 631-957-9142 or 631-957-3880•www.specotech.
