Behringer Speaker F1220A User Manual

User Manual  
EUROLIVE F1220  
Active 125-Watt Monitor Speaker System with  
12" Woofer, 1" Compression Driver and Feedback Filter  
 
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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  
UNDERTAKING OR REPRESENTATION. THIS MANUAL  
IS COPYRIGHTED. NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY  
BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM  
OR BY ANY MEANS, ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL,  
Important Safety  
Instructions  
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the INCLUDING PHOTOCOPYING AND RECORDING OF ANY  
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an  
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
KIND, FOR ANY PURPOSE, WITHOUT THE EXPRESS  
WRITTEN PERMISSION OF MUSIC GROUP IP LTD.  
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.  
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.  
© 2011 MUSIC Group IP Ltd.  
Trident Chambers, Wickhams Cay, P.O. Box 146,  
Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands  
Terminals marked with this symbol carry  
electrical current of sufficient magnitude  
to constitute risk of electric shock.  
11. Use only attachments/accessories specified by  
the manufacturer.  
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.  
12. Use only with the  
cart, stand, tripod, bracket,  
or table specified by the  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
§ 1 Warranty  
manufacturer, or sold with (1) This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased  
the apparatus. When a cart the product from a MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller in  
This symbol, wherever it appears,  
alerts you to the presence of uninsulated  
dangerous voltage inside the  
is used, use caution when  
the country of purchase. A list of authorized resellers can  
moving the cart/apparatus be found on BEHRINGER’s website behringer.com under  
enclosure - voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a  
risk of shock.  
combination to avoid  
“Where to Buy, or you can contact the MUSIC Group office  
closest to you.  
injury from tip-over.  
This symbol, wherever it appears,  
alerts you to important operating and  
maintenance instructions in the  
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or  
(2) MUSIC Group* warrants the mechanical and  
when unused for long periods of time.  
electronic components of this product to be free of defects  
in material and workmanship if used under normal  
operating conditions for a period of one (1) year from  
the original date of purchase (see the Limited Warranty  
terms in § 4 below), unless a longer minimum warranty  
period is mandated by applicable local laws. If the product  
shows any defects within the specified warranty period  
and that defect is not excluded under § 4, MUSIC Group  
shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the product  
using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts.  
In case MUSIC Group decides to replace the entire product,  
this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement  
product for the remaining initial warranty period, i.e.,  
one (1) year (or otherwise applicable minimum warranty  
period) from the date of purchase of the original product.  
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.  
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  
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.  
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.  
(3) Upon validation of the warranty claim, the repaired  
or replacement product will be returned to the user  
freight prepaid by MUSIC Group.  
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.  
(4) Warranty claims other than those indicated above  
are expressly excluded.  
PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT. IT IS YOUR PROOF  
OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY.  
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF  
OF PURCHASE.  
1. Read these instructions.  
2. Keep these instructions.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
LEGAL DISCLAIMER  
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES  
ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND  
ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED. BEHRINGER IS  
PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM).  
ALL TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR  
RESPECTIVE OWNERS. MUSIC GROUP 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. COLORS AND  
SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT.  
MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH  
AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ONLY.  
FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ARE NOT AGENTS OF  
MUSIC GROUP AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO AUTHORITY  
TO BIND MUSIC GROUP BY ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED  
§ 2 Online registration  
4. Follow all instructions.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6. Clean only with dry cloth.  
Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER  
equipment right after your purchase at behringer.com  
under“Support”and kindly read the terms and conditions  
of our limited warranty carefully. Registering your  
purchase and equipment with us helps us process  
your repair claims quicker and more efficiently.  
Thank you for your cooperation!  
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.  
§ 3 Return materials authorization  
(1) To obtain warranty service, please contact the  
retailer from whom the equipment was purchased.  
Should your MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller not be  
located in your vicinity, you may contact the MUSIC Group  
Authorized Fulfiller for your country listed under  
 
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“Support”at behringer.com. If your country is not  
listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with  
by our“Online Support”which may also be found under  
“Support”at behringer.com. Alternatively, please submit  
an online warranty claim at behringer.com BEFORE  
returning the product. All inquiries must be accompanied  
by a description of the problem and the serial number  
of the product. After verifying the product’s warranty  
eligibility with the original sales receipt, MUSIC Group  
will then issue a Return Materials Authorization  
(“RMA”) number.  
connection or operation of the unit in any way  
that does not comply with the technical or safety  
regulations applicable in the country where the  
product is used;  
(3) This warranty does not detract from the seller’s  
obligations in regard to any lack of conformity of the  
product and any hidden defect.  
§ 9 Amendment  
damage/defects caused by acts of God/Nature  
(accident, fire, flood, etc) or any other condition that  
is beyond the control of MUSIC Group.  
Warranty service conditions are subject to change without  
notice. For the latest warranty terms and conditions  
and additional information regarding MUSIC Group’s  
limited warranty, please see complete details online at  
behringer.com.  
(7) Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by  
unauthorized personnel (user included) will void the  
limited warranty.  
* MUSIC Group Macao Commercial Offshore Limited of  
Rue de Pequim No. 202-A, Macau Finance Centre 9/J, Macau,  
including all MUSIC Group companies  
(8) If an inspection of the product by MUSIC Group  
shows that the defect in question is not covered by the  
limited warranty, the inspection costs are payable by  
the customer.  
(2) Subsequently, the product must be returned in  
its original shipping carton, together with the return  
authorization number to the address indicated by  
MUSIC Group.  
(9) Products which do not meet the terms of this  
limited warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer’s  
expense. MUSIC Group or its authorized service center will  
inform the buyer of any such circumstance. If the buyer  
fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after  
notification, MUSIC Group will return the unit C.O.D. with  
a separate invoice for freight and packing. Such costs will  
also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a  
written repair order.  
(3) Shipments without freight prepaid will not  
be accepted.  
§ 4 Warranty Exclusions  
(1) This limited warranty does not cover consumable  
parts including, but not limited to, fuses and batteries.  
Where applicable, MUSIC Group warrants the valves or  
meters contained in the product to be free from defects  
in material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90)  
days from date of purchase.  
(10) MUSIC Group Authorized Resellers do not sell new  
products directly in online auctions. Purchases made  
through an online auction are on a“buyer beware”basis.  
Online auction confirmations or sales receipts are not  
accepted for warranty verification and MUSIC Group will  
not repair or replace any product purchased through an  
online auction.  
(2) This limited warranty does not cover the product  
if it has been electronically or mechanically modified  
in any way. If the product needs to be modified or  
adapted in order to comply with applicable technical  
or safety standards on a national or local level, in any  
country which is not the country for which the  
product was originally developed and manufactured,  
this modification/adaptation shall not be considered a  
defect in materials or workmanship. This limited warranty  
does not cover any such modification/adaptation,  
regardless of whether it was carried out properly or not.  
Under the terms of this limited warranty, MUSIC Group  
shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from  
such a modification/adaptation.  
§ 5 Warranty transferability  
This limited warranty is extended exclusively to the  
original buyer (customer of authorized reseller) and is  
not transferable to anyone who may subsequently  
purchase this product. No other person (reseller, etc.)  
shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf  
of MUSIC Group.  
(3) This limited warranty covers only the product  
hardware. It does not cover technical assistance for  
hardware or software usage and it does not cover  
any software products whether or not contained in  
the product. Any such software is provided“AS IS”  
unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software  
limited warranty.  
§ 6 Claim for damage  
Subject only to the operation of mandatory applicable  
local laws, MUSIC Group shall have no liability to the buyer  
under this warranty for any consequential or indirect  
loss or damage of any kind. In no event shall the liability  
of MUSIC Group under this limited warranty exceed the  
invoiced value of the product.  
(4) This limited warranty is invalid if the  
factory-applied serial number has been altered or  
removed from the product.  
§ 7 Limitation of liability  
This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive  
warranty between you and MUSIC Group. It supersedes  
all other written or oral communications related to this  
product. MUSIC Group provides no other warranties for  
this product.  
(5) Free inspections and maintenance/repair work  
are expressly excluded from this limited warranty,  
in particular, if caused by improper handling of the  
product by the user. This also applies to defects caused  
by normal wear and tear, in particular, of faders,  
crossfaders, potentiometers, keys/buttons, guitar strings,  
illuminants and similar parts.  
§ 8 Other warranty rights and  
national law  
(1) This limited warranty does not exclude or limit the  
buyer’s statutory rights as a consumer in any way.  
(6) Damage/defects caused by the following conditions  
are not covered by this limited warranty:  
(2) The limited warranty regulations mentioned herein  
are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of  
applicable mandatory local laws.  
improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the  
unit in compliance with the instructions given in  
BEHRINGER user or service manuals;  
 
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1. Before You Get Started  
1.1 Shipment  
Your product was carefully packed at the factory to ensure safe transport.  
Nevertheless, if the box is damaged inspect the unit immediately for  
signs of damage.  
1.3 Online Registration  
Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase  
warranty carefully.  
Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is our intention to have it  
repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty service, please contact  
the BEHRINGER retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your  
BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact  
one of our subsidiaries. Corresponding contact information is included in the  
original equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European Contact  
Information). Should your country not be listed, please contact the distributor  
nearest you. A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our  
website (http://behringer.com).  
If the unit is damaged please do NOT return it to us, but notify your  
dealer and the shipping company immediately; otherwise, claims for  
damage or replacement may not be granted.  
Always use the original box to prevent damage during storage  
or transport.  
Make sure that children cannot play unsupervised with the unit or  
its packaging.  
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair  
claims more quickly and efficiently.  
Please ensure proper disposal of all packing materials.  
Thank you for your cooperation!  
1.2 Initial operation  
Ensure adequate air supply and to avoid overheating do not place the unit near  
radiators etc.  
2. Control Elements and Connections  
2.1 Top panel  
!!  
Caution  
Before you change the fuse, switch off the device and pull the plug to  
avoid electric shock or damage to the device.  
Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the correct rating!  
Please refer to the “Specifications” section for the applicable rating.  
The fuse holder on the mains connector has 3 triangular markings. Two of these  
triangles opposing each other. The device is set to the operating voltage printed  
next to these markers and can be set to another voltage by turning the fuse  
holder by 180°.  
Fig. 2.1: First group control  
(1) The POWER LED lights up when the loudspeaker is put into operation.  
For connection to the mains use the enclosed power cord with cold connector  
which complies with the relevant safety regulations.  
(2) The CLIP LED lights up when signal distortion occurs. Reduce the volume  
with the LEVEL control until the CLIP LED (2)does not light up any more,  
or occasionally lights up at signal peaks.  
Please make sure that all devices are properly grounded. For your own  
safety, never remove or disable the ground conductors from the devices (3) To set the volume of the LINE or MIC signal, use the LEVEL control.  
or on the power cords. The unit must always be connected to the mains  
outlet with a protective grounding connection.  
The left half of the control range is for attenuating the LINE signal.  
The right half is for raising the level of the MIC signal.  
Level adjusting: Turn the LEVEL control whose signal you want to  
adjust slowly to the right until the CLIP LED lights up only at signal peaks.  
The LED is not supposed to glow continuously.  
!!  
Caution  
We would like to draw your attention to the fact that extremely loud  
sound levels may damage your hearing as well as your headphones/  
loudspeakers. Turn the LEVEL control fully to the left before you switch  
on the unit. Be careful to select a suitable volume at all times.  
This loudspeaker is capable of producing extreme volumes. Please keep  
in mind that high sound pressures do not only temporarily damage  
your sense of hearing, but can also cause permanent hearing damage.  
Be careful to select a suitable volume at all times.  
!!  
Important notes concerning installation  
The sound quality may diminish within the range of powerful  
broadcasting stations and high-frequency sources. Increase the  
distance between the transmitter and the device and use shielded  
cables for all connections.  
 
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(7) + (8) The LINK OUTPUT is directly connected to the inputs of the  
F1220A and carries the input signal with no processing applied. In this way,  
you can route the signal to the input of another device (for example,  
a second F1220A).  
(9)  
(10)  
Fig. 2.2: Equalizer  
Fig. 2.5: MIC/LINE INPUT  
(4) The F1220A features a 3-band sound control. Each band provides a maximum  
(9) Use this 1" stereo jack to connect a signal source that has 1" output.  
(10) Use this XLR connector to connect a signal source that has XLR output.  
boost/cut of 15 dB. At center position the equalizer has a flat response.  
The upper (EQ HIGH) and the lower band (EQ LOW) are shelving filters that  
boost and cut all frequencies above and below the crossover frequency.  
The crossover frequencies of the upper and lower bands are at 12 kHz  
and 80 Hz, respectively. The mid band (EQ MID) is a peak filter the center  
frequency of which is at 2.5 kHz.  
Always use either the XLR or the 1/4" jack input, and use the LEVEL  
control to adapt the input sensitivity. Never use both inputs at the  
same time!  
2.2 Side panel  
(14)  
(11)  
Fig. 2.3: Feedback filter (notch filter)  
(12)  
(13)  
Feedback may occur at high volume levels or under difficult stage situations.  
Use the FEEDBACK FILTER function ((5), (6)) to reduce feedback. To learn more  
about the feedback filter, read section 3.4 “Notch filter.”  
(5) This switch turns on the feedback filter.  
(6) This control adjusts the center frequency of the feedback filter.  
Fig. 2.6: Side panel F1220A  
(11) Press POWER to turn on your F1220A.  
The POWER switch does not fully disconnect the unit from the mains.  
To disconnect the unit from the mains, pull out the main cable plug  
or appliance coupler. When installing the product, ensure the plug  
or appliance coupler is readily operable. Unplug the power cord  
completely when the unit is not used for prolonged periods of time.  
(7)  
(8)  
(12) You can replace fuses at the FUSE SWITCH of the F1220A. Always replace  
fuses with the same type. Please follow the instructions given in the  
chapter “Specifications.”  
Fig. 2.4: LINK OUTPUT  
(13) The mains connection is established using a cable with an IEC mains  
connector. This cable is delivered with the F1220A. To avoid ground-loop  
hum, loudspeakers and mixing consoles should be connected to the same  
power circuit.  
(14) Serial number.  
 
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3. Operation  
Connecting a signal source  
Use the Monitor/Aux output of a mixer to route the audio signal to the F1220A.  
When using the monitor mix with more loudspeakers, route the audio signal of  
the first F1220A to the next speaker via the LINK output. The volume level of each  
F1220A is adjusted with the respective LEVEL control.  
Turn the LEVEL control fully to the left.  
Connect the signal source to the MIC/LINE input.  
Turn on the F1220A.  
Turn the LEVEL control slowly to the right until you have reached the desired  
volume level. The CLIP LED helps you in this case. The LED should only light  
up at signal peaks, but shouldn’t glow continuously.  
3.1 Connecting signal sources  
With an F1220A and a microphone, you are able to master small PA tasks with  
minimum effort. The F1220A can also be used with equipment which include  
LINE outputs, such as keyboards, playback devices (for example, CD players)  
and mixers with AUX Send outputs.  
!!  
Caution: risk of feedback!  
Don’t let the microphone’s most sensitive side (front) face the  
loudspeaker. Make sure to keep sufficient distance between the  
microphone and the loudspeaker when using the F1220A.  
IN  
(balanced signal)  
OUT  
Parallel Out  
DI400P  
(DI Box)  
Keyboard 1  
(balanced signal)  
AUX SEND  
INPUT 3  
LINE  
INPUT  
INPUT 1  
INPUT 2  
OUTPUT  
MX400  
Main Mixer  
F1220A  
(Submixer)  
Parallel Out  
(balanced signal)  
IN  
DI400P  
(DI Box)  
Keyboard 2  
Fig. 3.1: F1220A with two keyboards  
3.2 Connecting multiple F1220A speakers  
3.4 Notch filter  
If you want to use the same monitor mix on bigger stages, simply increase the  
number of stage monitors. For example, connect two F1220A monitors via the  
A notch filter cancels a narrow frequency band of the signal being used.  
Typical interferences, such as feedback and rumble, are found close to the  
LINK output. Either a microphone or line signal can be routed to the first F1220A. signal and are therefore easily filtered out.  
To pinpoint the interfering frequency, activate the filter and slowly turn the  
FREQUENCY control from the left to the right.  
Connecting to an active loudspeaker  
Connect the LINK output of the first loudspeaker with the LINE input of the  
second loudspeaker.  
We recommend using our proven FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO FBQ2496  
feedback suppressor for signals with line level should continuous  
feedback problems occur. For line- or microphone-level signals,  
we recommend our SHARK DSP110 signal processor.  
3.3 Using F1220A as keyboard amplifier  
Usually guitar and bass guitar players have amplifiers which allow them to be  
heard when playing on stage—even when a monitor system is being used.  
These amps have enough power to be used on smaller stages. However, it’s quite  
a different matter for the keyboardists because they normally won’t use  
instrument amplifiers.  
It is possible to connect a keyboard directly to the F1220A. In case you want to  
hook up two keyboards, use a submixer, such as the MicroMIX MX400, to join  
both signals and then connect the mixer’s output to the LINE input of the F1220A.  
Route the Aux/Monitor signal coming from the main mixer to the submixer so  
that you can hear your band members as well (see fig. 3.1).  
 
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4. Audio Connectors  
5. Specifications  
Both audio inputs of the BEHRINGER F1220A and the LINK OUTPUT connector are  
fully balanced. To maximize interference compensation, try to establish balanced  
connections to other equipment, whenever possible.  
Output Power  
RMS @ 1% THD  
Peak power  
90 W / 8 Ω  
125 W / 8 Ω  
Input  
XLR connector (servo-balanced)  
Sensitivity  
-50 dBu to +10 dBu  
Input impedance  
11 kΩ balanced; 30 kΩ unbalanced  
¼" TRS jack (servo-balanced)  
Sensitivity  
-50 dBu to +10 dBu  
Input impedance  
11 kΩ balanced; 30 kΩ unbalanced  
Link Output  
Fig. 4.1: 1" TRS connector  
XLR connector  
Loudspeaker System Data  
Frequency response  
Maximum sound pressure level  
Limiter  
60 Hz to 18 kHz (-10 dB)  
112 dB / 115 dB @ 1 m  
optical  
Equalizer  
LOW  
MID  
80 Hz / 15 dB  
2.5 kHz / 15 dB  
12 kHz / 15 dB  
HIGH  
Feedback Filter  
Fig. 4.2: XLR connectors  
Filter frequency  
Level reduction  
300 Hz to 6 kHz  
max. 15 dB  
Make sure that only competent people install your F1220A. They must  
be sufficiently earthed during and after the installation process.  
Otherwise, electrostatic discharges may negatively affect the  
operating characteristics of your equipment.  
Power Supply  
Power consumption  
Mains voltage / Fuse  
100 - 120 V~ (50/60 Hz)  
220 - 230 V~ (50/60 Hz)  
Mains connector  
max. 180 W  
T 2.5 A H 250 V  
T 1.25 A H 250 V  
standard IEC receptacle  
Physical/Weight  
Dimensions (H x W x D)  
approx. 14.2 x 22.8 x 16"  
approx. 360 x 580 x 406 mm  
Weight  
approx. 39.7 lbs / approx. 18 kg  
BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards. As a result of these efforts,  
modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice. Specifications and  
appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated.  
 
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