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EAW Loudspeaker's Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 E A W L O U D S P E A K E R O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L N E V E R E N D I N G I N N O V A T I O N...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Precautions-Read This First

    - the result of exceptional engineering and meticulous craftsmanship. This manual is intended for use with all EAW loudspeakers. As such, it contains information that is common to different types of loudspeakers. This includes: safety precautions;...
  • Page 3 20. EAW loudspeakers can produce sound levels capable of causing permanent hearing damage from prolonged exposure. The higher the sound level, the less exposure needed to cause such damage.

  • Page 4: Consignes De S É Curit É Importantes Relatives Aux Enceintes Active

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

  • Page 5: Precauzioni Di Sicurezza - Da Leggere Per Primo

    électrique. Si l'appareil est exposé à de telles variations, attendez au moins 30 minutes avant de relier l'appareil au secteu et de l'utiliser. 20. Les enceintes EAW peuvent produire des niveaux sonores capables de causer des dommages irréversibles à l'audition en présence d'une exposition prolongée. Plus le niveau sonore est élevé, moins la durée d'exposition est longue avantde causer de tels...
  • Page 6 30 minuti, prima di collegarlo alla presa di corrente e inizare l'utilizzo. 20. I diffusori EAW sono in grado di generare livelli sonori che possono causare danni permanenti all'udito in caso di esposizione prolungata. Maggiore è il livello del segnale audio, minore è...
  • Page 7 En caso de cualquier conflicto o duplicación, la información que se adjunte en el manual que acompañe a este documento sustituye a la información contenida en estas páginas. PRECAUCIONES DE SEURIDAD - LEA ESTO PRIMERO Lea y respete todas las instrucciones de seguridad y aviso que aparezcan en este manual antes de comenzar a usar este aparato.

  • Page 8: Sicherheitshinweise - Zuerst Lesen

    30 minutos para que el altavoz se aclimate a la nueva temperatura antes de conectarlo y usarlo. 20. Los ltavoces EAW son capaces de producir niveles de presión sonora capaces de producir daños permanentes en la capacidad auditiva en caso de una exposición prolongada a los mismos.
  • Page 9 Umgebungsbedingungen ausgesetzt ist, sollten mindestens 30Minuten vergehen, bevor die Netzspannung angeschlossen und der Betrieb aufgenommen wird. 20. EAW Lautsprecher können Schalldruckpegel produzieren, die permanente Gehörschäden nach sich ziehen, wenn man sich diesen Pegeln zu lange aussetzt. Je höher der Pgel, desto weniger Zeit wird benötigt, um einen Gehörschaden zu...

  • Page 10: Rigging: Mounting / Suspension

    LOUD Technologies Inc. Worldwide Headquarters 16220 Wood-Red Road NE Woodinville, WA 98072 USA Tel: +1 425 892 6500 Tel: +1 866 858 5832 Fax: +1 425 487 4337 e-mail: info@eaw.com Authorized Representative: Kevin Cyrus Loud Technologies, Inc. Issued: 25 July 2005 NOTE: EC Declaration of Conformity for powered loudspeakers is found in their accompanying owner's manuals.
  • Page 11 PRECAUCION: El usuario asume toda la responsabilidad y obligaciones inherentes al diseño, instalación y uso adecuado de cualquier montaje / suspensión aérea de sistemas de altavoce EAW.

  • Page 12: 1 . 4 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

    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 de cualquier otra manera. Cuando utilice este tipo de piezas accesorias, revisetoda la documentación que venga con ellas y siga todas las instrucciones de uso y seguridad.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Shipping Damage ........1 Returning Products to EAW ......1 Section 3 Overview .
  • Page 14 Contacting EAW ........

  • Page 15: Unpacking

    Although EAW will help in any way possible, it is always the responsibility of the receiving party to file any shipping damage claim. The carrier will help prepare and file this claim.

  • Page 16: Definitions

    WARNING: Do not under any circumstances use a loudspeaker's handles to support the weight of the loudspeaker except for their intended use: hand carrying. The handles are not rated to support the load of the loudspeaker for temporary or permanent installation.
  • Page 17 DANGER: En présence du moindre doute quant à l'intégrité ou la capacité d'un ou plusieurs éléments à rempli la fonction qui lui est assignée lors du montage des enceintes, retirez immédiatement ce ou ces éléments de la strucure, faites-les vérifier ou réparer par un personnel compétent, ou remplacez-les.

  • Page 18: Working Load Limits

    Wo r k i n g L o a d L i m i t s To maintain the Working Load Limit (WLL) for the rigging points on EAW loudspeakers, support each loudspeaker independently of any other. This means do not use one loudspeaker to support another.

  • Page 19: Design Factor

    Series. While these accessories are intended to facilitate installation, the wide variety of possible installation conditions and array configurations do not permit EAW to determine their suitability or load rating for any particular application. EAW is not in business of providing complete rigging systems, either as designers, manufacturers, or installers.

  • Page 20: Amplifier Power Requirements

    6 . 1 . 2 P o w e r R a t i n g s The voltage and/or power listed in EAW's specifications mean that the loudspeaker has passed EAW's standard power-handling test. In this test, the loudspeaker is "exercised" to a point of damage or failure.

  • Page 21: Selecting An Appropriate Amplifier Size

    Preventing damage to or failure of a loudspeaker is not a function of amplifier size nor the loudspeaker's power rating. Preventing damage is a function of operating an audio system so that a loudspeaker is not stressed beyond its limits. If an audio system is operated improperly, damage to or failure of a loudspeaker can occur even with an amplifier sized well below the loudspeaker's power rating.

  • Page 22: Heat Sink Ventilation

    O u t d o o r We a t h e r P r o t e c t i o n CAUTION: Do not permanently mount EAW loudspeakers in outdoor environments, unless they are WP versions, normally special ordered. If using powered loudspeakers temporarily outdoors, protect the loudspeaker from moisture.

  • Page 23: Signal Connections

    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 .

  • Page 24: Two Connectors

    The general rule is that lower resistance, in relation to the loudspeaker's impedance, is better. To achieve this, use larger conductor sizes for longer lengths of cable and for lower impedance loudspeaker loads.

  • Page 25: Audio Input Connections - Powered Loudspeakers

    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 .

  • Page 26: Input Cable

    For this reason, precision in the frequency, amplitude, and phase of the settings are critical for reproducing EAW's settings and to maintaining those settings over time. The only type of readily available equipment that can provide these capabilities is a digital signal processor (DSP).

  • Page 27: Multi-Amplified Mode

    This should be done at the output of the signal processor. The specific gain setting chosen for the amplifiers has no bearing on the loudspeaker's inherent performance. Choose a gain setting as needed for optimum system dynamic range or as needed for a desired level relative to any other loudspeakers in the system.

  • Page 28: Unpowered Loudspeakers - Limiters

    As such, EAW limiter thresholds are only valid for use with an EAW MX8750 digital processor and with amplifiers that have or are set to 32 dB gain for all passbands. This assumes that the factory gain settings for the processor outputs are also used.

  • Page 29: Powered Loudspeakers

    1 0 . 1 . 2 L o u d s p e a k e r L i m i t s - P r e v e n t i n g D a m a g e Operation beyond the loudspeaker's capabilities usually includes, but is not limited to, one or more of the following conditions: 1.

  • Page 30: Operating Levels

    Take certain precautions to avoid loudspeaker damage when using test signals. Never use power inputs that exceed 50% (-3 dB) of the loudspeaker's power rating and do not test at this level for more than a few moments. For sine waves and for any other test signals that must be used for extended periods of time, the input to the loudspeaker should be kept below 10% (-10 dB) of the loudspeaker's power rating.

  • Page 31: Measurements

    6. EAW loudspeakers are capable of sound levels that can be damaging to human hearing. Take precautions so that audiences are not exposed to such levels. If you must expose yourself to these kinds of volume levels, wear adequate hearing protection.

  • Page 32: Periodic Inspection

    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 for repair or replacement.

  • Page 33: Periodic Performance Testing

    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. Holes 11. Loose or missing parts or fasteners 1 1 .

  • Page 34: Cosmetic Maintenance

    Ferrofluid: Some EAW loudspeaker models employ compression drivers with Ferrofluid-filled magnetic gaps. This magnetic fluid fills the loudspeaker's magnetic gap to cool the driver by transferring heat from the voice coil through the fluid to the magnet structure. Over time, the Ferrofluid can thicken enough to affect the acoustical response and should be replaced.

  • Page 35: Section 12 Troubleshooting

    Because of the potential serious consequences and liabilities due to faulty rigging, contact the EAW Service Department to determine the appropriate service solution for any problems with the rigging hardware integral to the enclosure or EAW rigging accessories. 1 2 . 2...

  • Page 36: Input Panel And Wiring

    A faulty crossover is best returned for service or replacement by EAW. 1 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 Enclosure problems, such as loose hardware, faulty joints, or other structural problems, will usually be heard as distinct buzzes, rattles, or other unwanted noises.

  • Page 37: No Sound Or Low Output

    1. Loudspeaker cables or connectors are mis-wired or faulty: Check all cabling. Refer to these instructions for correct loudspeaker cable connections. The best way to check a suspect cable is to swap it with a known good cable. Read the loudspeaker's input panel to verify correct cable connections.

  • Page 38: Contacting Eaw

    Section 13 In this manual we have tried to answer any questions you may have about EAW loudspeakers. Should you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can contact us in several different ways.

  • Page 39: Warranty

    Section 14 Warranty Your EAW loudspeaker is warranted against factory defects for these periods from the date of installation: (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 with the product for the complete warranty statement and warranty service details.
  • Page 40 One Main Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588 tel: 800 992 5013 / 508 234 6158 fax: 508 234 8251 web: www.eaw.com PN 425017 (E) DEC05 EAW is the worldwide technological and market leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance professional loudspeaker systems.

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