BCPM-1/A2 PASSIVE / ACTIVE BELT CLIP PERSONAL MONITOR AMPLIFIER PRODUCT MANUAL
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING POLSEN. The BCPM-1 and BCPM-A2 personal monitor amplifiers are ideal for musicians who stay in one spot while they perform, like keyboardists and drummers. These road-worthy yet lightweight monitors are hardwired to the audio source and will deliver the feed you need without excessive cabling or clutter. Your monitor control will be right at your belt when you need it. The BCPM-1 is a passive monitor and requires no external power. Plug it in, and you’re ready to go.
PRECAUTIONS • Please read and follow these instructions, and keep this manual in a safe place. • Exposure to high sound levels can cause permanent hearing loss. Avoid listening at high volumes for extended periods of time. • Clean this product with only a soft, dry cloth • Make sure that this product is intact and that there are no missing parts. • All images are for illustrative purposes only.
OV E R V I E W BCPM-1 1. Combo input jack 2. XLR release tab 3. Belt clip 4. 1/8 in. headphone output 5. Volume knob 3. BCPM-A2 1. Combo input jack 2. XLR release tab 3. Belt clip 4. Battery compartment release BCPM-A2 5. Battery compartment 6. Mono/stereo switch 1. 7. 1/8 in. headphone output 8. On/off switch and volume knob 9. Power indicator LED BCPM-1 2. 4. 1. 5. 5. 6. 8. 4. 7. 3. 2. 9.
I N S TA L L I N G T H E B AT T E R I E S (B C P M -A 2) 1. Press the battery compartment release, and push the top end of the unit to slide out the battery compartment. 2. Install two AAA batteries with the orientation indicated in the battery compartment. 3. Press the battery compartment back into the chassis until the battery release locks shut. M O N O O R S T E R E O S E L E C T O R (B C P M -A 2) Use the mono/stereo switch the signal you’re receiving.
O p e r a t i n g t h e B C P M -1 / B C P M -A 2 Important! To avoid a sudden burst of sound, turn the volume all the way down, and then gradually increase it. 1. Connect the monitor to the mixer with a balanced cable that terminates in either a TRS 1/4 in. or XLR jack. 2. Plug headphones into the headphone output. 3. Turn on the unit. The green LED power indicator will glow when the unit is on. (BCPM-A2 only) 4. Use the volume knob to adjust the headphone volume. 5.
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S BCPM-1 BCPM-A2 I n p u t Combo XLR and TRS 1/4 in. female I n p u t Combo XLR and TRS 1/4 in. female O u t p u t 1/8 in. (3.5 mm) TRS stereo female O u t p u t 1/8 in. (3.5 mm) TRS stereo female P o w e r Passive P o w e r AAA batteries (×2) M a x i m u m I n p u t L e v e l +24 dBu M a x i m u m I n p u t L e v e l Balanced: 0 dBu / Unbalanced: +24 dBu M i n i m u m I n p u t L e v e l +24 dBu Minimum Input Level +8.
O N E -Y E A R L I M I T E D WA R R A N T Y This Polsen product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later.
