Behringer EUROPORT EPS500MP3 Quick Start Guide

Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! DO NOT OPEN!

Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with 1/4" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel.

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure - voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the 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 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. 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.

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
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.
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 blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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.
11. Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
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.
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.
17. Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and your national law. This product should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the efficient use of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, or your household waste collection service.
18. Do not install in a confined space, such as a book case or similar unit.
19. Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
20. Please keep the environmental aspects of battery disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed-of at a battery collection point.
21. This apparatus may be used in tropical and moderate climates up to 45°C.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

Music Tribe 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. Technical specifications, appearances and other information are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Midas, Klark Teknik, Lab Gruppen, Lake, Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic, TC Helicon, Behringer, Bugera, Oberheim, Auratone and Coolaudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. 2021 All rights reserved.

LIMITED WARRANTY

For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding Music Tribe's Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at musictribe.com/warranty.

Step 1: Hook-Up

1. Connect the powered mixer and accessories: Remove the powered mixer and accessories from the storage compartments on the rear of the speakers. The supplied accessories include: 2 speaker cables (6.100 mm x 2), power cable, microphone cable (6.100 mm), 1 XM1800S microphone, mic clip, mic bag, and mixer mic stand adapter bracket.

2. Connect speaker cables: With the power turned off, connect the included speaker cables to the inputs on the speakers and to the MAIN OUT jacks on the powered mixer.

3. Connect the microphone: Connect the included XM1800S microphone via the included mic cable to an XLR input on the powered mixer.

4. Connect other sources: Connect all other microphone, line level, and stereo sources to the powered mixer.

5. Set initial levels: Set your channel LEVEL knobs to the 9 o'clock position and the MAIN volume knob to "0".

6. Power up external devices: Power up all external devices.

7. Power up the unit: Power up the unit by pressing the POWER ON switch.

8. Adjust MAIN volume: Slowly turn the MAIN knob up 1/3 of the way.

9. Control relative levels: Control the relative levels of microphones and input sources by adjusting each channel's Level knob.

10. Add reverb: Add reverb to channels 1-4 by pressing the channel's REVERB button and adjusting the REVERB knob.

11. Select mode: Press the CONTOUR button to choose between SPEECH and MUSIC modes.

12. Voice Over Priority: Press the VOP button to activate/deactivate the voice over priority feature. When activated, the VOP function dims the stereo channel volumes when microphone input is detected on channels 1-4.

13. Final adjustments: Make final adjustments to the output sound using the MAIN knob. If the VU meter shows the output signal at +6 with the LIMITER LED lighting up repeatedly, reduce the output by turning the MAIN knob to the left.

MP3 Player Operation:

1. Insert USB drive: Insert USB flash drive with MP3 content into the MP3 PLAYER USB jack.

2. Select MP3 Player: Push the CD IN/MP3 PLAYER button on channel 7/8 to select the MP3 PLAYER function.

3. Play MP3 files: Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start or stop playback of MP3 files on the USB drive.