Meyer Sound UP-4XP - Manuals

7 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Make sure to read these operating instructions in their entirety before configuring a loudspeaker system with UP-4XPs. In particular, pay close attention to material related to safety issues. As you read these operating instructions, you will encounte...

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 8 The UP-4XP is available with either a Phoenix™ 5-pin male or sealed SwitchCraft ® EN3™ male connector for receiving balanced audio and DC power. Powering the unit from an external source eliminates the need for wiring conduits while still preserving the advantages of self-p...

11 CHAPTER 2: UP-4XP LOUDSPEAKER The UP-4XP is powered by an external 48 V DC power sup-ply, eliminating the need for wiring conduits while still pre-serving the advantages of self-powered loudspeaker systems. The unit's onboard amplifier and signal-processing circuits were designed to store DC powe...

CHAPTER 2: UP-4XP LOUDSPEAKER 12 CAUTION: When wiring UP-4XP loudspeaker cables, it is extremely important that each pin be wired correctly. Make sure the 48 V DC from the external power supply is wired directly (and only) to the 48 V DC pins on the UP-4XP loudspeaker con-nector, and that the polari...

UP-4XP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 13 Clipping (Red) The UP-4XP turns red when the loudspeaker’s input stage clips, causing the amplifier to overload. When the LED is red, the source level should be reduced. CAUTION: If the UP-4XP LED turns solid red and the loudspeaker continues to output audio, though ...

15 CHAPTER 3: POWERING UP-4XP LOUDSPEAKERS CONNECTING UP-4XP LOUDSPEAKERS TO THE MPS-488HP EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY UP-4XP loudspeakers require a Meyer Sound 48 V DC external power supply, such the MPS-488HP. The single-space 19-inch rack unit receives eight channels of balanced audio from its XLR fema...

UP-4XP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 17 CONNECTING UP-4XP LOUDSPEAKERS TO THE MPS-488 EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY The original MPS-488 was designed for use with the MM-4XP miniature loudspeaker. While the MPS-488 can power up to eight MM-4XP loudspeakers, it can only power up to four UP-4XP loudspeakers (due to ...

19 CHAPTER 4: QUICKFLY RIGGING The UP-4XP includes top and bottom mounting plates with 3/8-16 or metric M10 threaded nuts. QuickFly mounting options include the MUB-UP4 U-bracket, MYA-UP4 cradle-style yoke, and MSA-UPM pole-mount adaptor. IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS When installing Meyer Sound l...

CHAPTER 4: QUICKFLY RIGGING 20 TIP: Meyer Sound offers two kits for mounting the UP-4XP on top of the UMS-1P subwoofer. The MPS-UMS pole mount kit (PN 40.086.014.02) includes a 43-inch (1090 mm), 3/8-inch (35 mm) diameter pole assembly. The MPK-UMS pole mount kit (PN 40.086.014.01) includes the same...

23 APPENDIX A: UP-4XP ACCESSORIES UP-4XP ACCESSORIES The following UP-4XP accessories are available from Meyer Sound. NOTE: The MPS-488HP external power supply replaces the MPS-488 model, which was originally designed for use with MM-4XP loudspeakers. The MPS-488 is also compatible with UP-4XP louds...

APPENDIX A: UP-4XP ACCESSORIES 24 PHOENIX AND EN3 LOUDSPEAKER CABLES The following Phoenix and EN3 cables are available from Meyer Sound and can be used to connect UP-4XPs to MPS-488HPs. NOTE: Bulk cables use Belden 1502R (regular) or Belden 1502P (plenum) cable. Belden 1502 is a composite cable com...

25 APPENDIX B: PHOENIX AND EN3 CABLE ASSEMBLY CAUTION: When wiring UP-4XP loudspeaker cables, it is extremely important that each pin be wired correctly. Make sure the 48 V DC from the external power supply is wired directly (and only) to the 48 V DC pins on the UP-4XP loudspeaker connector, and tha...

UP-4XP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 27 5. Repeat the previous steps to attach the EN3 5-pin female connector to the other end of the cable. ASSEMBLING EN3-TO-PHOENIX LOUDSPEAKER CABLES When connecting UP-4XP loudspeakers equipped with EN3 connectors to the MPS-488HPp power supply, you need an EN3 5-pin fe...

UP-4XP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 29 6. Solder the five exposed conductors to the five pins on the EN3 cord connector using the following wiring scheme. 7. Reassemble the EN3 5-pin female connector: ■ Align the coupling ring’s side notches with the cord connector’s side notches and slide the couple ring...

APPENDIX B: PHOENIX AND EN3 CABLE ASSEMBLY 30 2. Insert the five exposed conductors, from one end of the cable, into the five cable holes in one of the Phoenix connectors. Use the following wiring scheme. 3. Secure the conductors by tightening the five screws in the Phoenix connector. 4. Repeat the ...

31 APPENDIX C: WEATHER PROTECTION UP-4XP LOUDSPEAKERS WITH WEATHER PROTECTION A weather-protected version of the UP-4XP with a sealed EN3 connector is available for fixed, outdoor installations. The weather-protected UP-4XP differs from the normal model in that the orientation of the loudspeaker is ...