PA-5150BT` 5″ 150-WATT PORTABLE PA SYSTEM PRODUCT MANUAL
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING POLSEN. The Polsen PA-5150BT 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-5150BT is designed to give you hands-on control over the level of your microphones, instruments, or other line-level signals during performance. Its compact size, easy-to-carry weight, and rugged construction make it easy to set up on a mic stand and transport to gigs or rehearsals.
PREC AUTIONS • 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 into 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 17. 1. 2. 16. 15. 13. 3. 4. 14. 12. 5. 10. 11. 6. 7. 8. 4 9. 1. USB • Connect a thumb drive to play MP3s. • Record the output of the PA-5150BT to a USB disk. 2. IR sensor • Needs line-of-sight connection to receive signals from the remote. 3. Source Selector • MAIN: Sends the Ch. 1 & 2 and Aux input signals to the output. • USB/MP3: Sends Bluetooth or USB input signal to the output. 4. Instrument • Changes the channel 1 line input to an instrument inputs.
7 & 8. Mic/Line Inputs (Ch. 1/ Ch. 2) • Combo jacks accept balanced XLR mic cables, 1/4 in. balanced, or 1/4 in. unbalanced cables. 9. Aux Inputs • RCA jacks accept stereo line-level input from a stereo, DVD player, or other line-level audio source. The 3.5 mm jack accepts a TRS mini-plug connector from devices like MP3 players or smartphones. 10. Aux Input Gain Level • Adjusts the Aux input level from devices connected to the RCA or the mini jacks. 11.
15. Power Indicator 16. Main Level • Controls the master volume. 17. MP3 Functions & LCD Screen MODE/REC • Press the MODE/REC button repeatedly to select Bluetooth, Record, or MP3 mode. Note: The PA-5150BT automatically enters MP3 mode and begins to play back stored MP3 files when a device is plugged into the USB port. /VOL• Press to return to the beginning of a track or to jump to the previous track. • Press and hold to decrease volume. / VOL+ • Press to skip to the next track.
R E A R PA N E L 1. Power Switch 2. AC Power Socket 3. Speaker Output • Select the appropriate signal level for the THRU connector. Select LINE when sending the signal to another PA-5150BT or another speaker. Select MIC when connecting the THRU connector to a mic input on a mixer. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 4. THRU • The THRU jack accepts a male XLR connector. Use the THRU jack to connect another PA-5150BT or a second speaker.
REMOTE 3. 1. Mute 2. Press to switch between Bluetooth and Record modes. If a thumb drive is connected, 4. it will also switch to MP3 mode. (See Selecting a Mode below.) 5. 6. 3. Press to turn MP3 mode on or off. 7. 4. Press to skip to the previous track. Press and hold to rewind. 8. 5. Press to skip to the next track. Press and hold to fast forward. 9. 6. Press and hold to lower the volume. 7. Press and hold to raise volume. 8. Press to start recording. Press and hold to stop recording.
1. I N C LU D E D 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. PA-5150BT Portable PA System AC power cord Mic boom adapter Mic stand mounting adapter 5/8 in. adapter bushing Remote control PA-5150B T 150-WATT MP3 CONT PA / MON ITOR SPEA KER ROL DIGIT AL DISPL AY USB MODE/RE CORD /VOL- /VOL+ IR MAIN USB/MP3 INSTRUM ENT MIC/LINE 1 MIC1/MIC2 2. L R 3. 4. 5. 6.
S E T T I N G U P T H E PA- 515 0 B T One-Speaker Setup The PA-5150BT 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-5150BT, and tighten the locking collar by turning it clockwise until secure. 3.
Two-Speaker Setup Use one PA-5150BT as a monitor, and the other as a PA speaker. 1. Set up the PA-5150BT 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. Using the PA-5150BT as a Monitor with a Passive PA Speaker 1. Set up the PA-5150BT on a mic stand as described above. 2. Use a 1/4-inch male to 1/4-inch male speaker cable to connect the SPEAKER OUT jack to a PA speaker.
SELECTING A MODE Bluetooth, Record, and USB/MP3 modes are accessed by pressing the MODE/REC button. B LU E T O O T H M O D E By activating Bluetooth mode, you can play audio from any Bluetooth device such as a smartphone or tablet. To use Bluetooth mode, follow these steps: 1. Press the MODE/REC button repeatedly until Bluetooth appears onscreen. 2. Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone, and select TB7 in the device list.
Using the Remote: 1. Press MODE repeatedly until Bluetooth appears onscreen. Wait until the screen indicates that Bluetooth is connected. 2. Press to play 3. Press to skip to the previous track. Press and hold to rewind. 4. Press to skip to the next track. Press and hold to fast forward.
RECORD MODE The PA-5150BT will record any audio sent to the main output. It will not record in Bluetooth or MP3 modes. To record audio to the PA-5150BT, follow these steps: 1. Attach a thumb drive to the PA-5150BT. 2. Press the MODE/REC button repeatedly until Record appears onscreen. 3. Set the source selector to MAIN. Important! Do not set the source selector to USB/MP3, or no sound will be recorded. 4.
Note: The PA-5150BT creates a new folder on your USB device for recorded files, and it assigns a consecutive number for each additional track that’s recorded. When you access this folder, the PA5150BT plays files in the order they were recorded. To return to playing MP3s in other folders on the USB device, double-press the track you want to play. button, and navigate to the Using the Remote: 1. Press MODE repeatedly until Record appears onscreen. 2. Press REC to record.
USB/MP3 MODE When you insert a thumb drive, the PA-5150BT automatically begins to play back MP3 files that are stored on the drive. The PA-5150BT will automatically play all MP3 files that are stored on the disk, and it will continue to cycle through the files in the same order until paused. Select a Folder If you’ve saved MP3s to several different folders on your drive, you can select a folder by following these steps: 1. While in MP3 mode, press and hold the MODE/REC button.
Select a Different Folder: 1. Press and hold the MODE/REC button until the name of the current MP3 is displayed onscreen. 2. Repeatedly press or until UP LEVEL is highlighted onscreen. 3. In approximately 3 seconds, a list of folders will appear. Use the or buttons to scroll through the folder names. When you stop scrolling, the PA-5150BT will begin playing the MP3s in the folder in approximately 3 seconds. The PA-5150BT will continue to cycle through the MP3s in the selected folder.
Listen to Audio Recorded on the PA-5150BT The PA-5150BT creates a folder on your drive and places all recorded MP3s in it. The RECORD folder is accessible on a computer, but it cannot be accessed by the above steps to select a folder. In order to play back recorded audio, follow these steps: 1. While in MP3 mode, double-press the button. The first of your recorded MP3s will begin to play in approximately 3 seconds. 2.
Playback Options (Remote Only) The PA-5150BT offers three playback options via the remote. Select whether you want to play MP3 files recorded by the PA-5150BT, or the stored MP3s on your disk, by double-pressing the button. Press the button repeatedly to select the desired playback option: • RPT ALL: Repeats all tracks in the current folder. • RPT ONE: Repeats the current track. • RANDOM: Plays the MP3s in random order. • INTRO: Plays the first ten seconds of your MP3s.
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S 20 OUTPUT POWER RMS: 60 W @ 8 Ω / 2 × 120 W @ 4 Ω Peak: 75 W @ 8 Ω / 2 × 150 W @ 4 Ω SPEAKER DIAMETER 5 in. (12.
MAXIMUM SPL 114 dB SPL @ 1 m EQ SECTION High (12 kHz): 15 dB ±3 dB Low (80 Hz): 15 dB ±3 dB CONNECTION THRU: XLR, Mic/Line switchable MAIN IN: XLR and 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 × 28.6 × 17.2 cm) WEIGHT 6.5 lb.
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. 22 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-5150BT before troubleshooting this problem.
Problem Solution There is audible noise or hum. • Turn the main volume 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. • You may be experiencing a 60 Hz hum (ground loop). Try inserting a hum eliminator in the signal path before it reaches the input of the PA-5150BT.
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.
