Important Remark; Warnings; Introduction; Characteristics - Ecler Philo S 12A Bedienungsanleitung

1. IMPORTANT REMARK

Congratulations! You are the owner of carefully designed and manufactured equipment. We
thank you for trusting in us and choosing our PHILOS Series loudspeaker cabinets.
In order to get the optimum operation and efficiency from this unit, it is VERY IMPORTANT
- before you plug anything - to read this manual very carefully and bear in mind all considerations
specified within it. We strongly recommend that its maintenance be carried out by our Authorized
Technical services.

2. WARNINGS

No user serviceable parts exist inside these units.
Never use this unit in the proximity of water. Do not expose the unit to water splashing, nor
place liquid containers on top of it.
Avoid placing the unit next to heat sources such as spotlights or heaters.
Use only the accessories specified by the manufacturer. The units must never be flown
from its transportation handles, use the suitable accessories for each application.
For an effective protection against fire risk, replace the fuse only with another one of the
same characteristics, as it's shown in the unit's case.
Keep these instructions and respect the warnings given.
Disconnect the equipment in case of electrical storm or when it's not going to be used for
a long time period.

3. INTRODUCTION

This unit has been designed for covering a wide range of applications: from conference
rooms where superior intelligibility is required, to outdoor installations like mobile discos, meetings,
conferences... These are situations where a good sound projection is required, as well as high
sound pressure level, reliability and a quick staging. The self-amplified Philos 12A unit can be used
in a wide range of applications, where simplicity in setting up and use are required.
All models include an effective protection system on the high frequency way against
Larsen effect and signal clipping. Connection plates are equipped with XLR3 connectors for audio
signal inputs and output. The structure of the enclosure is made of high density plastic, including a
grille to protect the bass speaker.

4. CHARACTERISTICS

Active independent two way self-amplified acoustic system. A 300W RMS H-Class
amplifier uses for the low frequency way and a 100W RMS amplifier, with phase compensator for
the high frequency way. A selective active filter with a 24dB/oct slope performs the way separation.
The unit includes an effective protection system to minimize signal clipping, in order to
protect the speakers against occasional saturations. A red led "CLIP" indicator warns the user when
it occurs.
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