Parallel Audio MA4200 User manual
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Congratulations and thank you for purchasing this 2.1-channel multi-media mixer amplier.
To ensure a trouble-free operation, please read the manual thoroughly to fully understand its controls and functions.
In the Box
MA4200 Amplier Handheld or Beltpack Transmitter
(optional)
Switching Adaptor
(plug varies from country to country)
Pair of Antennas
(optional)
Operation Manual
Note: The above specications are subject to change without prior notice.
Optional Accessories
• Receiver / MP3 recorder / Bluetooth module
• Battery charger for handheld / belt-pack transmitter
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Parts and Functions
1. Receiver / MP3 recorder / Bluetooth module slot
2. MUSIC / VOICE mode switch for slot (1)
MUSIC for MP3 recorder / Bluetooth module
VOICE for receiver module
3. Voice priority switch
4. Microphone / Line (1) volume control
5. Microphone / Line (2) volume control
6. Line in socket (stereo, 3.5mm)
7. Line in volume control (stereo, 3.5mm)
FRONT PANEL
REAR PANEL
8. LINE IN volume control (RCA R / L)
9. Balance control for L/R speakers
10. Bass tone control (for all audio)
11. Treble tone control (for all audio)
12. L/R speakers volume control
13. Subwoofer/mono speaker volume control
14. USB power output (5V 1A)
15. Power switch
16. Antenna A (TNC socket)
17. DC input (20V DC)
18. DC output (12V DC)
19. Subwoofer/mono speaker output (2P PHOENIX)
20. Subwoofer/mono speaker output (Ø6.3mm)
Output from either (19) or (20)
21. Subwoofer speaker crossover control
22. Speaker type switch
SUB type for subwoofer speaker
MONO type for mono speaker
23. LEFT speaker output (Ø6.3mm)
24. L / R stereo speakers output (4P PHOENIX)
25. RIGHT speaker output (Ø6.3mm)
Output from either (23) +(25) or (24)
26. LINE OUT (3.5mm) volume control
27. LINE OUT socket (3.5mm)
28. LINE OUT socket (RCA R / L)
29. LINE IN socket (RCA R / L)
30. Microphone / Line (2) level switch
31. Wired microphone/Line input socket (2)
32. Microphone / Line (1) level switch
33. Wired microphone / Line input socket (1)
34. Antenna B (TNC socket)
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1. Plug a wired microphone with a 6.3mm orXLR connector to INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 on the rear panel.
Using a Wired Microphone
2. Slide the switch to MIC level.
3. Turn on the power and then adjust INPUT 1 (2) volume control on the front panel to desired level.
4. Bass and treble tone levels can be adjusted on the front panel.
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1. Plug an electronic guitar or keyboard with a 6.3mm plug or XLR connector to INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 on the rear
panel.
Using a Wired Microphone
2. Slide the switch to LINE level.
3. Turn on the power and then adjust INPUT 1 (2) volume control on the front panel to desired level.
4. Bass and treble tone levels can be adjusted on the front panel.
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1. Plug the audio cable with RCA R/L plugs to the INPUT 4’s RCA R/L jacks on the rear panel.
Music Audio Input
2. Turn on the power and then adjust INPUT 4 volume control on the front panel to a desired level.
3. Bass and treble tone levels can be adjusted on the front panel.
1. Plug the audio cable with a 3.5mm phone plug to INPUT 3’s 3.5mm stereo jack.
Music Audio Input – MP3 / MP4 / Phone
2. Turn on the power and then adjust INPUT 3 volume control on the front panel to a desired level.
3. Bass and treble tone levels can be adjusted on the front panel.
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1. Plug the external speaker’s audio cable to the 6.3mm or 2P PHOENIX jack on the rear panel.
The speaker’s impedance must be 4Ω or more. When using 2P PHOENIX for connection, please accord with
the positive (+) and negative (-) polarities.
IMPORTANT – Either 6.3mm or2P PHOENIX jack can be connected.
Connecting a MONO / SUBWOOFER Speaker
2. Slide the switch to MONO (BYPASS) mode when connecting to a mono speaker. SUB mode to a subwoofer.
3. There is crossover control on the rear panel for external subwoofer speaker. This control can decide the frequency
to amplify or mute the audio. Only audio below the crossover frequency will be amplied to the subwoofer speaker.
4. Turn on the power and then adjust SUB/MONO volume control on the front panel to a desired level.
5. Bass and treble tone levels can be adjusted on the front panel.
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1. Plug the external speaker’s audio cable to the 6.3mm or 4P PHOENIX jacks on the rear panel.
The speaker’s impedance must be 4Ω or more. When using 4P PHOENIX for connection, please accord with
the positive (+) and negative (-) polarities.
IMPORTANT – Either 6.3mm or4P PHOENIX jacks can be connected.
Connecting L / R Stereo Speakers
2. Turn on the power and then adjust L/R volume control on the front panel to a desired level.
3. There is a BALANCE control for balancing the output volume from the RIGHT and LEFT speakers when either
speaker is too loud or too low.
4. Bass and treble tone levels can be adjusted on the front panel.
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1. Plug the audio cable with 3.5mm plug from the LINE OUT’s 3.5mm jack on the rear panel to the
desktop / computer speaker.
Connecting Desktop / Computer Speaker
2. Turn on the power and then adjust LINE OUT volume control on the rear panel to a desired level.
– Can also be used as a dedicated ALD (Assistive Listening Device) output.
Connecting External Amplier
Plug the audio cable with RCA R/L plugs from the MIXED OUT’s RCA R/L jacks on the rear panel to an external amplier.
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Voice Priority operation is only necessary when CD/USB/MP3 is playing.
When the Voice Priority switch is ON, the ducking function will be activated.
While the music is playing, voice input from either a Wired or Wireless Microphone will temporarily override and lower
the volume of the background music and speech will be heard more clearly.
Background music will return to its original setting when no audio is detected from the microphone for a few seconds.
Tone Control
Operating Voice Priority
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