Cerwin-Vega P1500X - Manual

CERWIN-VEGA! PROFESSIONAL 5 REGULATORY CERTIFICATION Cerwin-Vega declares under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards: The Declarations of Conformity can be obtained from Gibson Europe BV - Kamerlingh Onnesweg, 2 -...

CERWIN-VEGA! PROFESSIONAL 8 P1500X Mixer - Rear Panel The P1500X powered loudspeaker has an assortment of mixer controls and connections that cover several applications. It is suggested to review the P1500X mixer, as listed below, to take full advantage of the product features. ( A ) I N P U T 1 , I...

CERWIN-VEGA! PROFESSIONAL 11 P1800SX Mixer - Rear Panel The P1800SX powered subwoofer features an assortment of controls and connections similar to the P1500X but unique to the needs of this subwoofer. It is suggested to review the P1800SX mixer, as listed below, to take full advantage of the produc...

CERWIN-VEGA! PROFESSIONAL 14 Using the P1500X as a floor/stage monitor The P1500X can be used as a floor monitor by laying the cabinet on its side at a fixed 45 degree angle toward the performers. It is recommended to engage the HIGH PASS FILTER which cuts low frequencies to minimize any low frequen...

CERWIN-VEGA! PROFESSIONAL 15 Using the pole mount The P1500X has two different pole mounting angles: level and 7.5 degrees down. This allows the loudspeaker to be adjusted to an angle that provides optimal audience coverage. For example, a loudspeaker placed on a raised stage platform may have the p...

CERWIN-VEGA! PROFESSIONAL 16 Using the suspension points The P1500X suspension points are M10 threads with a depth of 25mm. Two suspension points are located on each handle (top for vertical orientation and on the side for horizontal orientation) as well as two pull-back points located on the rear o...

CERWIN-VEGA! PROFESSIONAL 18 Application #2 – Adding a second P1500X A second P1500X loudspeaker can easily be added using a standard XLR/mic cable as in the example below. A two speaker system can cover a wider audience and situations where more volume is needed. To add a second P1500X loudspeaker,...

CERWIN-VEGA! PROFESSIONAL 19 Application #3 – Adding Subwoofers For demanding applications where even greater bass response is ideal, adding subwoofers to a pair of P1500X speakers is a great idea. In the diagram below, an audio source is connected to INPUT 1 on each P1800SX subwoofer and then the s...

CERWIN-VEGA! PROFESSIONAL 22 Application #5 – Adding a P1500X as a Stage Monitor In a live performance, the performer may wish to have a stage monitor to help hear the performance better. The diagram below shows a P1500X used as a stage monitor for the performer plus two P1500X speakers (daisy-chain...

CERWIN-VEGA! PROFESSIONAL 23 Application #6 – Large Venue/Front of House In larger venues the Front of House engineer has control of the entire sound reinforcement system using the console mixer. The diagram below shows how a console mixer interfaces with the performers’ on-stage audio equipment wit...

CERWIN-VEGA! PROFESSIONAL 25 System Block Diagram (P1500X full-range loudspeaker) System Block Diagram (P1800SX subwoofer)

CERWIN-VEGA! PROFESSIONAL 26 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution No Sound Loudspeaker is not connected to active AC power Verify the loudspeaker is indeed connected to an active AC power source. Various outlets may need to be switched ‘on’. Use a lamp as another way to be sure the AC power source...

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CERWIN-VEGA! PROFESSIONAL 33 How to Obtain Warranty Service Warranty Service outside the United States: To initiate a warranty repair, please contact the Authorized Gibson Pro Audio distributor from whom you purchased your merchandise, and follow the distributor’s return/warranty policy. Warranty Se...