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SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY
INFORMATION
1. Please read these instructions carefully.
Please read these instructions
2. Keep all information and instructions in a safe place.
2.
Keep all information
and instructions
3. Follow the instructions.
3.
Follow
the
instructions.
4. Observe all safety warnings. Never remove safety warnings or other information from
4.
Observe
all safety warnings.
the equipment.
the equipment.
5. Use the equipment only in the intended manner and for the intended purpose.
5.
Use the equipment
only in the intended manner and for the intended purpose.
6. Use only sufficiently stable and compatible stands and/or mounts (for fixed installations).
6.
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
Make certain that wall mounts are properlv installed
equipment is installed securely and cannot fall down.
equipment is installed securelyand cannot fall down.
7. During installation, observe the applicable safety regulations for your country.
7.
During installation,
observe the applicable
8. Never install and operate the equipment near radiators, heat registers, ovens or other
8.
Never install and operate the equipment
sources of heat. Make certain that the equipment is always installed so that is cooled
sources
of heat. Make certain that the equipment
sufficiently and cannot overheat.
sufficiently
and cannot overheat.
9. Never place sources of ignition, e.g., burning candles, on the equipment.
9.
Never place sources of ignition, e.g., burning candles, on the equipment.
10. Ventilation slits must not be blocked.
10.
Ventilation
slits
must
not
be
11. Do not use this equipment in the immediate vicinity of water (does not apply to special
11.
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
outdoor
equipment
- in this case, observe the special instructions
expose this equipment to flammable materials, fluids or gases.
expose this equipment
to flammable
12. Make certain that dripping or splashed water cannot enter the equipment. Do not place
12.
Make certain that dripping or splashed water cannot enter the equipment.
containers filled with liquids, such as vases or drinking vessels, on the equipment.
containers
filled with liquids, such as vases or drinking vessels, on the equipment.
13. Make certain that objects cannot fall into the device.
13.
Make certain that objects cannot fall into the device.
14. Use this equipment only with the accessories recommended and intended by the man-
Use this equipment
only with the accessories
14.
ufacturer.
ufacturer.
15. Do not open or modify this equipment.
15.
Do not open or modify this equipment.
16. After connecting the equipment, check all cables in order to prevent damage or acci-
16. After connecting
the equipment,
dents, e.g., due to tripping hazards.
dents, e.g., due to tripping hazards.
17. During transport, make certain that the equipment cannot fall down and possibly cause
17.
During transport,
make certain that the equipment
property damage and personal injuries.
property damage and personal injuries.
18. If your equipment is no longer functioning properly, if fluids or objects have gotten inside
If your equipment
is no Ion er functioning
18.
the equipment or if it has been damaged in another way, switch it off immediately and
the equipment or if it has een damagedin anotherway, switch it off immediatelyand
unplug it from the mains outlet (if it is a powered device). This equipment may only be
unplug it from the mains outlet (if it is a powered device). This equipment may only be
repaired by authorized, qualified personnel.
repaired by authorized,
qualified personnel.
19. Clean the equipment using a dry cloth.
19.
Clean the equipment
using a dry cloth.
20. Comply with all applicable disposal laws in your country. During disposal of packaging,
20.
Comply
with all applicable
please separate plastic and paper/cardboard.
please separate
plastic and paper/cardboard.
21. Plastic bags must be kept out of reach of children.
Plastic bags must be kept out of reach of children.
21.
For equipment that connects to the power mains:
FOR EQUIPMENT
THAT
CONNECTS
22. CAUTION: If the power cord of the device is equipped with an earthing contact, then it
22. CAUTION:
If the power cord of the device is equipped
must be connected to an outlet with a protective ground. Never deactivate the protective
must be connected
to an outlet with a protective
ground of a power cord.
round of a power cord.
23. If the equipment has been exposed to strong fluctuations in temperature (for example, af-
23.
the equipment has been exposed to strong fluctuations in temperature (for example, af-
ter transport), do not switch it on immediately. Moisture and condensation could damage
ter transport), do not switch it on immediately. Moisture and condensation could damage
the equipment. Do not switch on the equipment until it has reached room temperature.
the equipment.
Do not switch on the equipment
24. Before connecting the equipment to the power outlet, first verify that the mains voltage
24. Before connecting
the equipment
and frequency match the values specified on the equipment. If the equipment has a volt-
and frequency match the values specified on the equipment. If the equipment has a volt-
age selection switch, connect the equipment to the power outlet only if the equipment
age selection
switch,
connect
values and the mains power values match. If the included power cord or power adapter
values and the mains power values match. If the included power cord or power adapter
does not fit in your wall outlet, contact your electrician.
does not fit in your wall outlet, contact your electrician.
25. Do not step on the power cord. Make certain that the power cable does not become
25. Do not step on the power cord. Make certain that the power cable does not become
kinked, especially at the mains outlet and/or power adapter and the equipment con-
kinked, especially at the mains outlet and/or power adapter and the equipment con-
nector.
nector.
26. When connecting the equipment, make certain that the power cord or power adapter is
26. When connecting
the equipment,
always freely accessible. Always disconnect the equipment from the power supply if the
always freely accessible.
Always disconnect
equipment is not in use or if you want to clean the equipment. Always unplug the power
equipment
is not in use or if you want to clean the equipment.
cord and power adapter from the power outlet at the plug or adapter and not by pulling
cord and power adapter
from the power outlet at the plug or adapter and not by pulling
on the cord. Never touch the power cord and power adapter with wet hands.
on the cord. Never touch the power cord and power adapter with wet hands.
27. Whenever possible, avoid switching the equipment on and off in quick succession be-
27. Whenever
possible,
avoid switching
cause otherwise this can shorten the useful life of the equipment.
cause othenvise
this can shorten the useful life of the equipment.
28. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Replace fuses only with fuses of the same type and rating.
28. IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
If a fuse blows repeatedly, please contact an authorised service centre.
If a fuse blows repeatedly,
29. To disconnect the equipment from the power mains completely, unplug the power cord
29. To disconnect
the equipment
or power adapter from the power outlet.
or power adapter from the power outlet.
30. If your device is equipped with a Volex power connector, the mating Volex equipment
30. If your device is equipped
connector must be unlocked before it can be removed. However, this also means that the
connector
must be unlocked
equipment can slide and fall down if the power cable is pulled, which can lead to person-
equipment
can slide and fall down if the power cable is pulled, which can lead to person-
al injuries and/or other damage. For this reason, always be careful when laying cables.
al injuries and/or other damage. For this reason, always be careful when laying cables.
31. Unplug the power cord and power adapter from the power outlet if there is a risk of a
31. Unplug the power cord and power adapter
lightning strike or before extended periods of disuse.
lightning strike or before extended periods of disuse.
caution:
'
CAUTION:
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Never remove the cover, because otherwise there may be a risk of electric shock. There are
•
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.
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
The lightning flash with arrowhead
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's
alertthe userto the presenceof uninsulated"dangerousvoltage"within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock.
enclosure that may be of sufficient
The exclamation mark within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
The exclamation
mark within an equilateral
presence of important operating and maintenance instructions.
presence of important
operating
caution – hiGh VoLume LeVeLs with auDio proDucts!
CAUTION
- HIGH
VOLUME
LEVELS
This equipment is intended for professional use. Therefore, commercial use of this equip-
This equipment
is intended for professional
ment is subject to the respectively applicable national accident prevention rules and regula-
ment is subject to the respectively
tions. As a manufacturer, Adam Hall is obligated to notify you formally about the existence of
tions. As a manufacturer,
Adam Hall is obligated
potential health risks. Hearing damage due to high volume and prolonged exposure: When
potential healthrisks. Hearinqdamagedue to high volume and prolonged exposure:When
in use, this product is capable of producing high sound-pressure levels (SPL) that can lead
in use, this product is capab[e of producing high sound-pressure levels (SPL) that can lead
to irreversible hearing damage in performers, employees, and audience members. For this
to irreversible
hearing damage
reason, avoid prolonged exposure to volumes in excess of 90 dB.
reason, avoid prolonged
exposure to volumes in excess of 90 dB.
caution! important inFormation aBout LiGhtinG proDucts
CAUTION!
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
1. Do not look into the beam from a distance of less than 40 cm.
1.
Do
not
look
into
the
beam
2. Do not stare into the beam for extended periods at short-to-medium distances.
2.
Do not stare into the beam for extended
3. Do not view the beam directly with optical instruments such as magnifiers.
3.
Do not view the beam directly with optical instruments
4. Under some circumstances, stroboscopic effects may trigger epileptic seizures in sen-
4.
Under some circumstances, stroboscopic effects may trigger epileptic seizures in sen-
sitive individuals! For this reason, persons who suffer from epilepsy should always avoid
sitive individuals!
For this reason, persons who suffer trom epilepsy should always avoid
places where strobe lights are used.
places where strobe lights are used.
MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY
MANUFACTURER'S
WARRANTY
This warranty covers the Adam Hall, LD Systems, Defender, Palmer, and Cameo brands.
This warranty covers the Adam Hall, LD Systems, Defender, Palmer, and Cameo brands.
It applies to all products distributed by Adam Hall.
It applies to all products
distributed
This warranty declaration does not affect the statutory warranty claims against the manufac-
This warranty declaration does not affect the statutory warranty claims against the manufac-
turer, but expands them with additional warranty claims vis-a-vis Adam Hall.
turer, but expands them with additional
Adam Hall warrants that the Adam Hall product that you have purchased from Adam Hall or
Adam Hall warrants that the Adam Hall product that you have purchased from Adam Hall or
from an Adam Hall authorized reseller is free from defects in materials or workmanship under
from an Adam Hall authorized
normal use for a period of 2 or 5 years (please inquire on a product-by-product basis) from
normal use for a period of 2 or 5 years (please inquire on a product-by-product
the date of purchase.
the date of purchase.
The warranty period begins on the date on which the product was purchased, proof of which
The warranty period begins on the date on which the product was purchased,
must be produced (through presentation of the invoice or the delivery note with the date of
must be produced (through presentation of the invoice or the delivery note with the date of
purchase) in the event of a warranty claim. Should products of the brands named above
purchase) in the event ot a warranty claim. Should products of the brands named above
- NIAUIIAL
carefully.
in a safe place.
Never remove safety warnings
or other
and secured. Make certain that the
safety regulations
for your country.
near radiators,
heat registers, ovens or other
is always installed
blocked.
materials, fluids or gases.
recommended
and intended
check all cables in order to prevent damage
cannot fall down and possibly
properlv, if fluids or objects have gotten inside
disposal
laws in your country. During disposal
TO THE POWER
MAINS:
with an earthing contact,
ground. Never deactivate
until it has reached room temperature.
to the power outlet, first verify that the mains voltaqe
the equipment
to the power outlet onlv if the equipment
make certain that the power cord or power adapter is
the equipment
from the power supply if the
Always unplug the power
the equipment
on and off in quick succession
Replace fuses only with fuses of the same type and rating.
please contact
an authorised
service centre.
from the power mains completely,
unplug the power cord
with a Volex power connector,
the mating Volex equipment
before it can be removed. However, this also means that the
from the power outlet if there is a risk of a
symbol within an equilateral
trianqle is intended to
magnitude
to constitute
a risk of electrical
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
and maintenance
instructions.
WITH
AUDIO
PRODUCTS!
use. Therefore,
commercial
applicable
national accident
prevention
to notify you formallv about the existence
in performers,
employees,
and audience
ABOUT
LIGHTING
PRODUCTS
from
a distance
of less
than
40
cm.
periods at short-to-medium
such as magnifiers.
bv Adam Hall.
warranty claims vis-a-vis
Adam Hall.
reseller is free from defects in materials or workmanship
© Palmer Musical Instruments, Adam Hall GmbH, D-61267 Neu-Anspach, Daimlerstr. 9, Germany TEL: ++49 (0)6081 94190
O Palmer Musical Instruments, Adam Hall GmbH, D-61267 Neu-Anspach, Daimlerstr. 9, Germany TEL: ++49 06081
FAX: ++49 (0)6081 43280 WEB: www.adamhall.com, www.palmer-germany.com EMAIL: info@palmer-germany.com
FAX: ++49 (0)6081 43280 WEB: vwæv'.adamhall.com, www.palmer-germany.com
be in need of repair within the limited warranty period, you are entitled to warranty service
be in need of repair within the limited warranty period; you are'entitled to warrantyservice
according to the terms and conditions stated here.
according
to the terms and conditions
During the Limited Warranty Period, Adam Hall will repair or replace the defective component
During the Limited Warranty Period, Adam Hall will repair or replace the defective component
parts or the product. In the event of repair or replacement during the Limited Warranty Peri-
parts or the product.
od, the replaced original parts and/or products become property of Adam Hall.
od, the replaced original parts and/or products become property of Adam Hall.
information
from
In the unlikely event that the product which you purchased has a recurring failure, Adam
In the unlikely event that the product
Hall has the right, at its discretion, to replace the defective product with another product,
Hall has the riaht, at its discretion,
provided that the new product is at least equivalent to the product being replaced with regard
providedthat the newproduct is at least equivalentto the product beingreplacedwith regard
to the technical specifications.
to the technical
Adam Hall does not warrant that the operation of this product will be uninterrupted or er-
Adam Hall does not warrant that the operation
ror-free. Adam Hall is not responsible for damage that occurs as a result of your failure to
ror-free. Adam Hall is not responsible
so that is cooled
follow the instructions included with the Adam Hall branded product. The manufacturer's
follow
the instructions
warranty does not cover – expendable parts (e. g., rechargeable batteries) - products from
warranty does not cover —expendable parts (e. q., rechargeable batteries) - products from
which the serial number has been removed or with a serial number that has been damaged
which the serial number has been removed or with a serial number that has been damaged
as a result of an accident - damage due to improper use, user error or other external reasons
as a result of an accident
• damage to devices operated outside the usage parameters stated in the documentation
damage to devices operated
noted below. Do not
included with the product
included with the product
• damage due to the use of replacement parts not manufactured, sold or recommended
damage due to the use of replacement
Do not place
by Adam Hall,
by Adam Hall,
• damage due to modification or servicing by anyone other than Adam Hall.
damage due to modification
by the man-
These terms and conditions constitute the complete and exclusive warranty agreement be-
These terms and conditions
tween you and Adam Hall regarding the Adam Hall branded product you have purchased.
tween you and Adam Hall regarding
or acci-
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
LIMITATION
cause
If your Adam Hall branded hardware product fails to work as warranted above, your sole and
If your Adam Hall branded hardware product fails to work as warranted
exclusive remedy shall be repair or replacement. Adam Halls' maximum liability under this
exclusive remedy shall be repair or replacement.Adam Halls' maximum liability under this
limited warranty is expressly limited to the lesser of the price you have paid for the product
limited warranty IS expressly
or the cost of repair or replacement of any components that malfunction under conditions
or the cost of repair or replacement
of normal use.
of normal
use.
of packaging,
Adam Hall is not liable for any damages caused by the product or the failure of the product,
Adam Hall is not liable for any damages caused by the product or the failure of the product,
including any lost profits or savings or special, incidental, or consequential damages. Adam
including
any lost profits or savings or special, incidental,
Hall is not liable for any claim made by a third party or made by you for a third party.
Hall is not liable for any claim made by a third party or made by you for a third party.
This limitation of liability applies whether damages are sought, or claims are made, under
This limitation
then it
this Limited Warranty or as a tort claim (including negligence and strict product liability), a
this Limited Warrantyor as a tort claim (includingnegligenceand strict product liabilitv),a
the protective
contract claim, or any other claim, and cannot be rescinded or changed by anyone. This
contract claim, or any other claim, and cannot be rescinded or changed by anyone. This
limitation of liability will be effective even if you have advised Adam Hall or an authorized
limitation
of liability will be effective
representative of Adam Hall of the possibility of any such damages, but not, however, in the
representative
event of claims for damages in connection with personal injuries.
event of claims for damages in connection
This manufacturer's warranty grants you specific rights; depending on jurisdiction (nation
This manufacturer's warrantv grants you specific rights; depending on jurisdiction (natioh
or state), you may be be entitled to additional claims. You are advised to consult applicable
or state), you may be be entitled to additional claims. You are advised to consult applicable
state or national laws for a full determination of your rights.
state or national laws for a full determination
requestinG warrantY serVice
REQUESTING
To request warranty service for the product, contact Adam Hall or the Adam Hall authorized
To request warranty service for the product,
reseller from which you purchased the product.
reseller from which you purchased the product.
ec DecLaration oF conFormitY
EC DECLARATION
The equipment marketed by Adam Hall complies (where applicable) with the essential re-
The equipment marketed by Adam Hall complies (where applicable) with the essential re-
quirements and other relevant specifications of Directives 1999/5/EC (R&TTE), 2004/108/EC
quirements
(EMC) und 2006/95/EC (LVD). Additional information can be found at www.adamhall.com.
(EMC) und 2006/95/EC
be-
proper DisposaL oF this proDuct
PROPER
(waste eLectricaL anD eLectronic equipment)
(WASTE ELECTRICAL
(Valid in the European Union and other European countries with waste separation)
(Valid in the European Union and other European countries
This symbol on the product, or the documents accompanying the product, indicates that this
This symbol on the product, or the documents
appliance may not be treated as household waste. This is to avoid environmental damage or
appliance
may not be treated as household
personal injury due to uncontrolled waste disposal. Please dispose of this product separately
personal injuty due to uncontrolled
from other waste and have it recycled to promote sustainable economic activity.
from other waste and have it recycled to promote sustainable
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or
Household
their local government office, for details on where and how they can recycle this item in an
their local government
environmentally friendly manner.
environmentally
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the pur-
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions
chase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal
chase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial
enVironmentaL protection anD enerGY conserVation
ENVIRONMENTAL
Energy conservation is an active contribution to environmental protection. Please turn off all
Energy conservation
unneeded electrical devices. To prevent unneeded devices from consuming power in stand-
unneeded electrical
by mode, disconnect the mains plug.
by mode, disconnect
shock.
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the PALMER PCABM1 CAB MERGER.
Congratulations
This little box will be a most effective and useful tool in your arsenal for connecting two
This little box will be a most effective
loudspeaker cabinets to an amplifier with a single speaker output jack only. What's more, it
loudspeaker
use of this equip-
allows for either parallel or serial connection. Proper use requires The PALMER Cab Merger
allows for either parallel or serial connection. Proper use requires The PALMER Cab Merger
rules and regula-
is entirely passive and does not color your sound.
is entirely passive and does not color your sound.
of
WARNING: To avoid damage to your amplifier follow these instructions carefully.
WARNING: To avoid damage to your amplifier follow these instructions
members.
For this
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
Before using the Cab Merger make sure the loudspeaker cabinets have the same impedance
Before using the Cab Merger make sure the loudspeaker
rated in ohms (Ω). Do not mix cabinets with different impedances.
rated in ohms (Q). Do not mix cabinets with different impedances.
distances.
A – Verifying amplifier output impedance and loudspeaker compatibility
A —Verifying
The total speaker load must match the output impedance of the amplifier. This is usually
The total speaker
specified next to the output jack. Some amplifiers also feature an impedance selector switch
specified next to the output jack. Some amplifiers also feature an impedance selector switch
on the back panel.
on the back panel.
Example: If the amplifier's output impedance is 8Ω (fixed or selected) you can run it with two
Example: If the amplifier's output impedance is 8Q (fixed or selected) you can run it with two
4Ω cabinets in series, or with two 16Ω cabinets in parallel.
4Q cabinets in series, or with two 160 cabinets
B - Calculating speaker load
B - Calculating
Use the chart top right on the Cab Merger to calculate the total load of the cabinets, e.g. two
Use the chart top riaht on the Cab Merger to calculate the total load of the cabinets, e.g. two
8Ω cabinets in parallel = 4Ω, or two 8Ω cabinets in series = 16Ω.
8Q cabinets in parallel = 4Q, or two 8Q cabinets in series = 16Q.
C - Connection
C - Connection
Using quality loudspeaker cables only, connect the amplifier output to the parallel input (1)
Using quality loudspeaker cables only, connect the amplifier output to the parallel input (1)
or the series input (2) of the Cab Merger depending on the desired speaker configuration.
or the series input (2) of the Cab Merger depending on the desired speaker confi uration.
under
Now connect the loudspeaker cabinets to the Cab Merger outputs cab 1 (3) and cab 2 (4).
Now connect the loudspeaker cabinets to the Cab Merger outputs cab 1 (3) and ca 2 (4).
basis) from
Always verify amplifier and loudspeaker impedance ratings and refer to the load calculation
Always verify amplifier
chart for compatibility!
chart for compatibility!
proof of which
NOTE: Never use both Cab Merger inputs simultaneously.
NOTE: Never use both Cab Merger inputs simultaneously.
stated here.
In the event of repair or replacement
which you purchased
to replace the defective
specifications.
of this product
for damage that occurs
included
with the Adam Hall branded
- damage due to improper
outside the usage parameters
parts not manufactured,
or servicing
by anyone other than Adam Hall.
constitute
the complete
the Adam Hall branded
OF
LIABILITY
limited to the lesser of the price you have paid for the product
of any components
of liability applies whether
damages
even if you have advised Adam Hall or an authorized
of Adam Hall of the possibility
of any such damages,
with personal injuries.
of your rights.
WARRANTY
SERVICE
contact Adam Hall or the Adam Hall authorized
OF
CONFORMITY
and other relevant specifications
of Directives 1999/5/EC
(LVD). Additional
information
DISPOSAL
OF THIS
PRODUCT
AND ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT)
accompanying
waste. This is to avoid environmental
waste disposal.
Please dispose of this product separately
users should
contact
either the retailer where they purchased
office, for details on where and how they can recycle this item in an
friendly manner.
PROTECTION
AND
ENERGY
CONSERVATION
is an active contribution
to environmental
devices. To prevent unneeded
devices from consuming
the mains plug.
on your purchase of the PALMER PCABMI
and useful tool in your arsenal for connecting
cabinets to an amplifier with a single speaker output jack onlv. What's more, it
amplifier
output
impedance
and loudspeaker
load must match the output
impedance
in parallel.
speaker
load
and loudspeaker
impedance
EMAIL: info@palmer-germany.com
during the Limited Warranty
Peri-
has a recurring
failure, Adam
product with another
product,
will be uninterrupted
or er-
as a result of your failure to
product.
The manufacturer's
use, user error or other external reasons
stated in the documentation
sold or recommended
and exclusive
warranty agreement
be-
product you have purchased.
above, your sole and
that malfunction
under conditions
or consequential
damages. Adam
are sought, or claims are made, under
but not, however, in the
(R&ITE), 2004/108/EC
can be found at www.adamhall.com.
with waste separation)
the product,
indicates that this
damage or
economic
activity.
this product,
or
of the pur-
wastes for disposal
protection.
Please turn off all
power in stand-
CAB MERGER.
two
carefully.
cabinets have the same impedance
compatibility
of the amplifier.
This is usually
ratings and refer to the load calculation
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