EAW Loudspeaker's - Manuals

Page 2 - Loudspeaker Owner’s Manual; Section 1; I m p o r t a n t S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r P o w e r e d L o u d s p e a k e r s; ii

Loudspeaker Owner’s Manual Congratulations on the purchase of your new EAW loudspeaker. You nowown one of the finest professional audio products available - the result ofexceptional engineering and meticulous craftsmanship. This manual is intended for use with all EAW loudspeakers. As such, itcontai...

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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...

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En cas de conflit d'informations, les informations fournies dans les brochures ou manuelsaccompagnant le produit annulent et remplacent celles de ce manuel. 1. CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ - À LIRE EN PREMIER Lisez et respectez toutes les consignes de sécurité de ce manuel avat d'utiliser le produit. Lenon...

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En caso de cualquier conflicto o duplicación, la información que se adjunte en el manual queacompañe a este documento sustituye a la información contenida en estas páginas. 1. PRECAUCIONES DE SEURIDAD - LEA ESTO PRIMERO Lea y respete todas las instrucciones de seguridad y aviso que aparezcan en este...

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una salida de corriente que disponga de una conexión a tierra de protección (la erceralámina que indicamos antes). 18. Este aparato no sobrepasa los límites de la clase A/clase AB (cualquiera que sea la aplicable) en cuanto a emisión de ruidos de radio de aparatos digitales, de acuerdo a lo que vien...

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1. Lesen Sie diese Anleitung. 2. Bewahren Sie diese Anleitung auf. 3. Beachten Sie alle Warnhinweise. 4. Befolgen Sie die Anweisungen. 5. Betreiben Sie das Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Wasser. 6. Reinigen Si das Gerät nur mit einem trockenen Lappen. 7. Verdecken Sie keine Lüftungsschlitze. Stellen Si...

Page 10 - E C D e c l a r a t i o n o f C o n f o r m i t y

VORSICHT: Von einer falsch eingesetzten Batterie geht Gefahr aus. Ersetzen Sie Batterien nur mit dem gleiche oder gleichwertigen Typ. Diese gilt für alle Lautsprecher mit Batterien. WARNUNG: Um Feuer oder einen elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden, setzen Sie das Gerät weder Regen noch Feuchtigkeit aus....

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CAUTION: The user assumes all responsibility and liability for the proper design, installation, and use of any rigging and mounting systems for EAW loudspeakers. CAUTION: Accessory items are available from EAW and from aftermarket suppliers to facilitate suspension, wall, ceiling, or other rigging. ...

Page 12 - P u r c h a s e r a n d U s e r R e s p o n s i b i l i t y; xii

PRECAUCION: Tanto en EAW como en los comercios habituales de ramo tiene disponibles los accesorios necesarios para la suspensión, montaje en pared o en techo o fijación decualquier otra manera. Cuando utilice este tipo de piezas accesorias, revisetoda ladocumentación que venga con ellas y siga todas...

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CONTENTS Section 1 Important Safety Precautions-Read This First . . . . . . . . . . . . ii 1.1 Important Safety Instructions for Powered Loudspeakers . . . . . . . ii 1 Consignes de S é curit é - À Lire en Premier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv 1.1 Consignes de S é curit é Importantes Relati...

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Section 9 Signal Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 9.1 Digital Signal Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 9.2 Unpowered Loudspeakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 9.2.1...

Page 15 - S h i p p i n g D a m a g e; R e t u r n i n g P r o d u c t t o E A W; Section 3; Section 4

Section 2 Unpacking 2 . 1 S h i p p i n g D a m a g e You should have visually inspected the outside of the shipping carton and noted any damage onthe shipping bill you signed. After unpacking, if you find concealed damage to the loudspeaker,save the packing materials for the carrier's inspection, n...

Page 18 - W o r k i n g L o a d L i m i t s

una serie de peligros mortales potenciales en caso de que se realice de forma incorrecta. Resultadevital importancia que esta tarea sea realizada únicamente por técnicos especialistas en este tipode intalaciones y que tengan un pleno conocimiento de todos los factores implicados, teniendola segurida...

Page 19 - model, that rating supersedes this section.; D e s i g n F a c t o r; The Design Factor for all WLLs is a minimum of 8:1.; Section 5; R i g g i n g D e s i g n P r a c t i c e s; Rigging a loudspeaker requires determining:; R i g g i n g H a r d w a r e a n d A c c e s s o r i e s

Exceptions: 1. Where a WLL is specified in an accompanying manual for a specific loudspeaker model, that rating supersedes this section. 2. Where the loudspeaker is specifically designed for suspension in touring applications. 4 . 4 D e s i g n F a c t o r The Design Factor for all WLLs is a minimum...

Page 20 - This section does not apply to powered loudspeakers.; S e l e c t i n g a n A m p l i f i e r; R u l e - O f - T h u m b F o r S e l e c t i n g A n A m p l i f i e r

Section 6 Amplifier Power Requirements This section does not apply to powered loudspeakers. 6 . 1 S e l e c t i n g a n A m p l i f i e r As is true of all professional loudspeaker systems, the performance of the loudspeakerdepends on an amplifier delivering an adequate supply of clean power. Determ...

Page 21 - Section 7; P l a c e m e n t P r e c a u t i o n s f o r P o w e r e d L o u d s p e a k e r s; A m b i e n t T e m p e r a t u r e s

6 . 1 . 3 S e l e c t i n g A n A p p r o p r i a t e A m p l i f i e r S i z e The amplifier for your loudspeaker should be sized according to both the sound levelsrequired and the type of audio signals that will be reproduced. This requires a consideredanalysis for the particular application. If y...

Page 22 - P l a c e m e n t P r e c a u t i o n s F o r A l l L o u d s p e a k e r s; O u t d o o r W e a t h e r P r o t e c t i o n

overheat and puts them into a standby mode. When the amplifiers have cooled down toa safe operating temperature, the thermal switch will reset and the loudspeaker willresume normal operation. An amplifier Fault indicator will illuminate if a thermal switchhas been activated. 7 . 1 . 4 H e a t S i n ...

Page 23 - A u d i o I n p u t C o n n e c t o r s - U n p o w e r e d L o u d s p e a k e r s; N e u t r i k ® N L a n d C a n n o n A P ® C o n n e c t o r s; NL4 MQ; Neutrik® NL4

Section 8 Signal Connections CAUTION: In spite of the listings below, check the input panel labeling to verify proper connections because of possible design differences or production changes. 8 . 1 A u d i o I n p u t C o n n e c t o r s - U n p o w e r e d L o u d s p e a k e r s 8 . 1 . 1 N e u t ...

Page 25 - A u d i o I n p u t C o n n e c t i o n s - P o w e r e d L o u d s p e a k e r s; I n p u t C o n n e c t i o n; Terminal Block Connections:; L o o p o r T h r u C o n n e c t o r :; U n b a l a n c e d C o n n e c t i o n s; Typical XLR-3 Input and Loop Through Connectors

8 . 2 A u d i o I n p u t C o n n e c t i o n s - P o w e r e d L o u d s p e a k e r s 8 . 2 . 1 I n p u t C o n n e c t i o n The audio input connector will be a female XLR-3 or a type of terminal blockconnector. Where both male and female XLR-3 connectors are provided, the inputconnection can be ...

Page 26 - I n p u t C a b l e; D i g i t a l S i g n a l P r o c e s s o r C o m p a t i b i l i t y; S i n g l e - a m p l i f i e d M o d e

WARNING: Do not defeat any safety grounding connection to the ac mains supply to reduce ground loop noise. This is a dangerous and, in many locales, an illegal practice.Failure to follow this warning may result in injury or death. 8 . 3 . 1 I n p u t C a b l e For line level signals, use cable const...

Page 27 - M u l t i - a m p l i f i e d M o d e; Processed Output Signal:; WARNING; S u b w o o f e r S i g n a l P r o c e s s i n g

Unprocessed Input Signal: EIA-426B spectrum with an average level of 0 dBu / 0.775 V Processed Output Signal: average level of 0 dBu / 0.775 V Amplifier Gain Settings:The amplifier gain setting for a single-amplified loudspeaker has no bearing on theloudspeaker's inherent performance. Choose the amp...

Page 28 - U n p o w e r e d L o u d s p e a k e r s - L i m i t e r s; L i m i t e r s A n d L i m i t i n g

9 . 4 U n p o w e r e d L o u d s p e a k e r s - L i m i t e r s CAUTION: The assumptions that must be made about how to set a limiter and what adriver's power handling limits are cannot address all conditions of use. As such, limiterscannot provide absolute protection nor provide any guarantee aga...

Page 29 - P o w e r e d L o u d s p e a k e r s; E x t e r n a l P r o c e s s i n g; Operating the Loudspeaker; O p e r a t i n g L i m i t s; 0 . 1 . 1 O p e r a t o r R e s p o n s i b i l i t y - P r e v e n t i n g D a m a g e; Amplifier clipping; A c o u s t i c L e v e l P r e c a u t i o n s; the ear canals or ear protectors over the ears.

9 . 5 P o w e r e d L o u d s p e a k e r s 9 . 5 . 1 E x t e r n a l P r o c e s s i n g Powered loudspeakers have built-in, factory set, signal processing. The settings weredetermined to provide the maximum performance in terms of frequency response, phaseresponse, power handling, and audio qualit...

Page 30 - 0 . 2 . 1 O p e r a t i n g L e v e l s; T e s t i n g a n d T e s t S i g n a l s

ATTENTION: Si l'exposition à un niveau sonore supérieur à100 dB doit être proongée, portez des protections auditives dans les oreilles ou sur les oreilles. CAUTELA: In caso di esposizione prolungata a livelli superiori a 100 dB, si consiglia l'impiego di tappi per le orecchie oppure di indossare cuf...

Page 31 - M e a s u r e m e n t s; O p e r a t i n g T i p s T o H e l p A v o i d L o u d s p e a k e r D a m a g e; power amplifiers. This can easily damage the loudspeaker.; Inspection and Maintenance

1 0 . 4 M e a s u r e m e n t s The SmaartLive™ computer program, from SIA Software Company, is an ideal tool to useto measure and optimize a loudspeaker system or loudspeaker array for a particularvenue. This is a fast, yet sophisticated, process that will indicate problem areas due toparticular ve...

Page 32 - P e r i o d i c I n s p e c t i o n; 1 . 1 . 1 O v e r a l l P h y s i c a l I n s p e c t i o n; Cracks or breaks in the wood; 1 . 1 . 2 R i g g i n g I n s p e c t i o n

1 1 . 1 P e r i o d i c I n s p e c t i o n DANGER: If there is any question about the integrity or capability of any part used to rig a loudspeaker to perform its intended function, immediately remove it from service forrepair or replacement. DANGER: En cas de doute sur l'intégrité ou la capacité d...

Page 33 - 1 . 3 . 1 P e r i o d i c A c o u s t i c a l M a i n t e n a n c e

Inspect for problems and abnormalities including, but not limited to: 1. Bends 2. Breaks 3. Broken parts 4. Corrosion 5. Cracks 6. Cracks in welded joints 7. Deformation 8. Denting 9. Wear 10. Holes11. Loose or missing parts or fasteners 1 1 . 2 P e r i o d i c P e r f o r m a n c e T e s t i n g Pe...

Page 35 - Troubleshooting; R i g g i n g P r o b l e m s; 2 . 4 . 1 W h a t i s I n v o l v e d

Cosmetics: Various finishes are used on loudspeaker enclosures depending on the product and itsapplications. While these finishes are designed to be durable over long periods, like anyapplied finish, they can deteriorate over time, largely depending on the conditions of use.While this deterioration ...

Page 36 - Enclosure and integral hardware; 2 . 4 . 3 I n p u t P a n e l a n d W i r i n g; For unpowered loudspeakers:; 2 . 4 . 5 E n c l o s u r e a n d I n t e g r a l H a r d w a r e; P r o b l e m S y m p t o m s

3. Internal electronics (powered loudspeakers) 4. Enclosure and integral hardware If no problems can be traced to any of these items, look for problems with externalelectronics or cabling. Troubleshooting these items is beyond the scope of this manual. 1 2 . 4 . 2 D r i v e r s A faulty driver will ...

Page 38 - Contacting EAW; O p e r a t i n g Q u e s t i o n s

In the case of malfunctioning electronics, contact the EAW Service Department fortroubleshooting and repair instructions. Section 13 Contacting EAW In this manual we have tried to answer any questions you may have about EAWloudspeakers. Should you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to c...

Page 39 - Warranty; Six (6) years for loudspeakers and drivers

Section 14 Warranty Your EAW loudspeaker is warranted against factory defects for these periods from the dateof installation: Six (6) years for loudspeakers and drivers Five (5) years for weather protected (WP) loudspeakers products Two (2) years ac powered electronics See the warranty card packaged...