PA-5150 5″ 150-WATT PORTABLE PA SYSTEM PRODUCT MANUAL
T H A N K YO U F O R C H O O S I NG P O L S E N . The Polsen PA-5150 is an active PA system that’s ideal for solo performers or vocalists. It can be used as a PA system at smaller venues or clubs, or as a monitor in a multi-speaker setup. The PA-5150 is designed to give you hands-on control over the level of your microphones, instruments, or other line-level signals during performance.
P R E C AU T I O N S • Please read and follow these instructions, and keep this manual in a safe place. • Keep this unit away from water and any flammable gases or liquids. • Make sure the unit is powered off when plugging it in to a power source. • Use only the correct, recommended voltage. • Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the equipment—doing so will void the warranty, and Polsen will not be responsible for any damage. • Clean the unit with only a soft, dry cloth.
F R O N T PA N E L 12. PA-5150 11. 10. 9. 8. 1. 7. 6. 2. 5. 3. 4. 4 1. Three-Band EQ • Cuts or boosts high, mid, and low frequencies by up to 15 dB. High (12 kHz) Brightens overall sound and adds clarity and brightness to vocals. Mid (2.5 kHz) Can be used to adjust vocals in the mix or add presence or body to instruments. Low (100 Hz) Adds punch to bass guitars or kick drums, and resonance to low male vocals. 2. Ch. 3 Input Gain Level • Adjusts Aux or CD input signal level. 3.
. Ch. 1 and 2 Input Gain Level • Adjusts the gain of the mic/line-level signal for each channel. 6. Echo • Controls the echo level that’s added to channels 1 and 2. It will not add echo to the Aux or CD input signals. 7. Instrument • Changes the channel 1 line input to an instrument input so you can connect a high-impedance instrument, such as an electric guitar or electric bass, to the PA-5150 without a direct box. 8. Mic 1/Mic 2 Switch • Up: Reverb is added to the signal from inputs 1 and 2.
R E A R PA N E L 1. Power Switch 2. AC Power Socket 3. THRU • The THRU jack accepts an XLR male connector. Use the THRU jack to connect another PA-5150 or a second speaker. The THRU connector combines signals from the Main Level or EQ to the signal from the Main In. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 4. Level Selector • Selects the appropriate signal level for the THRU connector. Select LINE when sending the signal to another PA-5150 or another speaker. Select MIC when connecting the THRU connector to a mic input on a mixer.
1. I N C LU D E D 1. PA-5150 Portable PA System 2. AC Power Cord 3. Mic Boom Adapter 4. Mic Stand Mounting Adapter 5. 5/8 in. Adapter Bushing 2. 3. 4. 5.
S E T T I N G U P T H E PA- 515 0 One-Speaker Setup The PA-5150 can be set up as a personal speaker and monitor. 1. Attach the mic stand mounting adapter to a mic stand by screwing the adapter onto the stand’s 5/8-inch threaded post. Note: If the mic stand’s arm has a 1/4-inch post, remove the 5/8-inch bushing from the mounting adapter. 2. Screw the mic boom adapter into the 1/4-inch socket on the top of the PA-5150, and tighten the locking collar by turning it clockwise until secure. 3.
Two-Speaker Setup Use one PA-5150 as a monitor, and the other as a PA speaker. 1. Set up the PA-5150 on a mic stand as described above. 2. Plug an XLR female plug into the THRU jack, and attach the other end of the cable (XLR male or 1/4-inch balanced TRS) to the MAIN IN jack.
Q U I C K S TA R T 1. Set up your PA-5150 as described above. 2. Use the power cord to connect the PA-5150 to an AC wall outlet. 3. Turn the Main Level knob, Echo knob, and the channel input level knobs down to the minimum position. 4. Set the EQ and Level knobs to the middle position. 5. Connect your device to the appropriate input and setting (see Front Panel on page 4). 6. Use the Power Switch to turn on the PA-5150. The power LED will light up. 7.
9. If desired, adjust the EQ and add echo. 10. Use the Main Level knob to adjust the overall volume. 11. If you are using a condenser microphone, turn the phantom power on. The LED labeled "48v" will light up when phantom power is engaged.
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S 12 OUTPUT POWER RMS: 125 W @ 6 Ω Peak: 150 W @ 6 Ω SPEAKER DIMENSION 5 in. (12.
MAXIMUM SPL 114 dB SPL @ 1 m EQ SECTION High (12 kHz): 15 dB ±3 dB Mid (2.5 kHz): 15 dB ±3 dB Low (100 Hz): 15 dB ±3 dB CONNECTION THRU: XLR, Mic/Line switchable MAIN IN: XLR / 1/4 in., TRS POWER SUPPLY Input voltage: 100 to 240 V AC (3.15 AH 250 V) Power consumption: 180 W DIMENSIONS (H × W × D) 8.1 × 11.3 × 6.8 in. (20.6 × 28.62 × 17.2 cm) WEIGHT 6.25 lb. (2.
T R O U B L E S H O OT I NG Problem The AC power cable is plugged in, but there’s no power. There’s no sound or the volume is too low. 14 Solution • Make sure both ends of the AC power cable are completely plugged into their respective sockets. • Make sure the wall outlet is live. • Make sure the power switch is in the On position (up), and that the power indicator is illuminated. Turn down the main volume on the PA-5150 before troubleshooting this problem.
Problem Solution The sound is too loud or distorted. • Turn down the volume control of your input device. • Turn down the input gain level of the channel that’s distorting. • Turn down the main level. There is audible noise or hum. • Turn the main level all the way down. If the noise or hum disappears, the problem is with one of the input devices. • Make sure cables from your input devices are not running near AC or lighting cables or other devices that can create interference.
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.
