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- Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Acheron ® Screen Channel Loudspeakers Acheron 100, Acheron 80, and Acheron LF Keep these important operating instructions. Check www.meyersound.com for updates.
- Page 2 Meyer Sound. Acheron, Compass, Galileo, Meyer Sound, the Meyer Sound wave logo, and SIM are registered trademarks of Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. (Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off.). All third-party trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respec-...
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
2. Keep these instructions. 12. Use only with the caster rails or rigging specified by 3. Heed all warnings. Meyer Sound, or sold with the loudspeaker. Handles are 4. Follow all instructions. for carrying only. 5. Do not use this loudspeaker near water. -
Page 4: Safety Summary
SAFETY SUMMARY English Ne pas installer l’haut-parleur dans un Um ein Überhitzen dem Lautsprecher endroit où il y a de l’eau ou une humid- zu verhindern, das Gerät vor direkter To reduce the risk of electric shock, dis- ité excessive. Sonneneinstrahlung fernhalten und connect the loudspeaker from the AC nicht in der Nähe von wärmeabstrahl-... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction How to Use This Manual Acheron Screen Channel Loudspeaker Chapter 2: Power Requirements AC Connector AC Power Distribution Acheron Voltage Requirements Acheron Current Requirements Powering Up the Acheron Electrical Safety Guidelines Chapter 3: Amplification and Audio Audio Connectors Limiting Amplifier Cooling System... - Page 6 CONTENTS...
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ACHERON SCREEN CHANNEL LOUDSPEAKER Make sure to read these operating instructions in their At the heart of Meyer Sound's EXP line of cinema products entirety before configuring a system with Acheron ® loud- is the Acheron high-performance screen channel loud- speakers. - Page 8 The Acheron's sophisticated onboard amplification pro- duces consistent and predictable results in any system design. The proprietary Meyer Sound power amplifier is a two-channel, class AB/H amplifier with complementary MOSFET output stages that yields a total output of 1685 W (3370 W peak).
- Page 9 ACHERON OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Acheron LF Loudspeaker The Acheron LF is powered by an onboard two-channel class AB/H amplifier with complementary MOSFET output The Acheron LF loudspeaker can be paired with the stages. Total output power is 2250 W (4500 W peak) and Acheron 80 or Acheron 100 screen channel loudspeaker to provides the system with enough headroom to easily deliver the low-frequency headroom required by larger the-...
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Page 11: Chapter 2: Power Requirements
Understanding power distribution, voltage and current Edison outlet with an L6-20 to Edison adapter (available for requirements, and electrical safety guidelines is critical to purchase from Meyer Sound; PN 27.033.024.03). the safe operation of the Acheron. AC CONNECTOR The Acheron AC connector supplies AC power to the unit L6-20 to Edison AC Power Cable Adapter and is located on its rear user panel. -
Page 12: Ac Power Distribution
CAUTION: Before applying AC power to any age range, at least a few volts from the upper and Meyer Sound self-powered loudspeaker, make lower ranges. This ensures that AC voltage variations sure that the voltage potential difference between the from the service entry — or peak voltage drops due neutral and earth-ground lines is less than 5 V AC. -
Page 13: Powering Up The Acheron
Inrush Current 7 A peak 7 A peak 10 A peak that the voltage is within the required range. If the problem persists, contact Meyer Sound Technical Support. Table 2: Acheron LF Current Draw Current Draw 115 V AC 230 V AC... - Page 14 CHAPTER 2: POWER REQUIREMENTS ■ Make sure the AC power cable for the loudspeaker has the appropriate power plug (on the other end) for the area in which you will operate the loudspeaker. Do not operate the unit if the power cable is frayed or ■...
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Page 15: Chapter 3: Amplification And Audio
The Acheron drivers are powered by a two-channel propri- Pins 2 and 3 carry the input as a differential signal. Pin 1 is etary Meyer Sound amplifier with MOSFET output stages. The connected to earth through a 220 kOhm, 1000 pF, 15 V audio signal is processed with an electronic crossover, cor- clamped network. -
Page 16: Limiting
When a safe power level is exceeded in either channel, limiting is engaged for both channels LIMITING and the Low Limit LED lights. Acheron loudspeakers employ Meyer Sound’s advanced When engaged, the limiters not only protect the drivers but ® TruPower limiting. -
Page 17: Amplifier Cooling System
Acheron heat sink tempera- ture below 85° C, the unit automatically shuts down until AC power is removed and reapplied. If the Acheron shuts down again after cooling and re- applying AC power, contact Meyer Sound for repair information. - Page 18 CHAPTER 3: AMPLIFICATION AND AUDIO...
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Page 19: Chapter 4: Integrating Acheron Lf Loudspeakers
CHAPTER 4: INTEGRATING ACHERON LF LOUDSPEAKERS INTEGRATING ACHERON LF LOUDSPEAKERS The Acheron LF has been carefully designed so its fre- quency and phase responses compliment the Acheron. The To meet the SPL and low frequency headroom requirements Acheron LF has the same low end frequency response as of large rooms, the Acheron 100 or Acheron 80 can be the Acheron (38 Hz) and rolls off at 320 Hz to avoid any daisy-chained with the Acheron LF loudspeaker, creating a... -
Page 20: Galileo Loudspeaker Management System
® The Galileo loudspeaker management system was designed by Meyer Sound as a comprehensive solution for driving and aligning loudspeakers, especially those com- prised of its self-powered loudspeakers. A range of Galileo systems are available, depending on the needs of system,... -
Page 21: Chapter 5: Mounting
When installing Meyer Sound loudspeakers and subwoof- ers, the following precautions should always be observed: ■ All Meyer Sound products must be used in accordance with local, state, federal, and industry regulations. It is the owner’s and user’s responsibility to evaluate the reli- ability of any mounting and rigging method for their application. - Page 22 CHAPTER 5: MOUNTING Floor Mounting Acherons and Acheron LFs Floor Mounting Acherons with Downtilt and Uptilt To floor mount an Acheron or Acheron LF: The Acheron floor mount brackets can mount loudspeakers 1. Remove the two 3/8-16 x 1.5-inch screws at the bottom with downtilt or uptilt.
- Page 23 ACHERON OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Floor Mount Downtilt Angles Floor Mount Uptilt Angles When the floor mount brackets are oriented with the When the floor mount brackets are oriented with the bracket’s large end toward the rear of the loudspeaker, the bracket’s large end toward the front of the loudspeaker, the Acheron can be mounted with downtilt angles of Acheron can be mounted with uptilt angles of 3-18 degrees 3-18 degrees in 3-degree increments.
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Page 24: Acheron Stacking Bracket
CHAPTER 5: MOUNTING ACHERON STACKING BRACKET Acheron Stacking Bracket Kit Contents One Acheron can be stacked on top of the Acheron LF and The Acheron stacking bracket kit (PN 40.188.025.01) secured with the Acheron stacking brackets. The stacked includes the following parts. Acheron can be mounted with downtilt and uptilt angles of Part Part number... - Page 25 ACHERON OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3. Remove the two 3/8-16 x 1.5-inch screws at the top of 6. Secure the right bracket to the right side of the each side of the Acheron LF (four total). These screws Acheron LF with the remaining two screws (previously will be used to secure the stacking bracket to the removed) and the remaining two small flat washers.
- Page 26 CHAPTER 5: MOUNTING Stacking Acherons with Downtilt and Uptilt Stack Mount Downtilt Angles When the stacking brackets are oriented with the bracket’s The Acheron stacking brackets can mount Acherons with large end toward the rear of the loudspeakers, the Acheron either downtilt or uptilt.
- Page 27 ACHERON OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Stack Mount Uptilt Angles When the stacking brackets are oriented with the bracket’s large end toward the front of the loudspeakers, the Acheron can be mounted with uptilt angles of up to 16 degrees. +16° +8° 0° Acheron Floor Mount Bracket Oriented for Uptilt Make sure to install the brackets so the rubber gasket faces the loudspeaker.
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Page 29: Chapter 6: The Rms Remote Monitoring System
The RMS host computer communicates well as mute and solo capability. Loudspeakers are added to with Meyer Sound loudspeakers (equipped with RMS mod- the RMS network and assigned a node name during a one- ules) via a simple twisted pair network, or an Ethernet net- time commissioning procedure where the loudspeaker is work using an FT-10 to Ethernet adapter. -
Page 30: Rms Module
Multiple panels can be saved and recalled for specific per- damaged (contact Meyer Sound Technical Support). formances and venues. NOTE: When the Acheron heat sink reaches Service Button 85°... -
Page 31: Resetting The Rms Module
ACHERON OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Reset Button Pressing the Reset button causes the RMS module’s firm- ware to reboot; this will not affect whether the loudspeaker is commissioned (which is stored in flash memory). You can simultaneously press the Reset and Service buttons to reset the RMS module and decommission the loudspeaker from the network (see “Resetting the RMS Module”... - Page 32 CHAPTER 6: THE RMS REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEM...
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Page 33: Chapter 7: System Design And Integration Tools
CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM DESIGN AND INTEGRATION TOOLS Meyer Sound offers two comprehensive tools to assist with The key to the accuracy of MAPP Online Cinema’s predic- the acoustical and functional requirements of system design tions is its exhaustive database of Meyer Sound loud- and optimization. -
Page 34: Sim 3 Measurement System
The MAPP Online Cinema client software is regularly The SIM 3’s primary applications are testing and aligning upgraded to add support for the latest Meyer Sound loud- loudspeaker systems, which entails: speakers, as well as to add feature enhancements. Most upgrades are downloaded automatically when logging on to ■... -
Page 35: Appendix A: Acheron 80 And Acheron 100 Specifications
APPENDIX A: ACHERON 80 AND ACHERON 100 SPECIFICATIONS Acheron 80 and Acheron 100 Specifications ACOUSTICAL Operating Frequency Range 37 Hz – 18 kHz Note: Recommended maximum operating frequency range. Response depends on loading conditions and room acoustics. Frequency Response 38 Hz – 17 kHz ±4 dB Note: Measured free field with 1/3 octave frequency resolution at 4 meters. - Page 36 APPENDIX A: ACHERON 80 AND ACHERON 100 SPECIFICATIONS Acheron 80 and Acheron 100 Specifications Nominal Input Sensitivity 10 dBV (3.2 V rms, 4.5 V peak) continuous is typically the onset of limiting for noise and music Audio source must be capable of producing +20 dBV (10 V rms, 14 V peak) into 600 Ω to pro- Input Level duce the maximum peak SPL over the operating bandwidth of the loudspeaker AMPLIFIER...
- Page 37 ACHERON OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Acheron 80 and Acheron 100 Specifications Shock 30 g 11 msec half-sine on each of 6 sides Vibration 10 Hz – 55 Hz (0.010 m peak-to-peak excursion) ACHERON 80 AND ACHERON 100 COMPLIANCE ACHERON 80 DIMENSIONS 20.50 [521mm] 21.00 [533mm]...
- Page 38 APPENDIX A: ACHERON 80 AND ACHERON 100 SPECIFICATIONS ACHERON 100 DIMENSIONS 20.50 [521mm] 21.00 [533mm] 10.75 31.00 [273mm] [787mm] 20.00 [508mm] 35.00 [889mm] Acheron 100 Dimensions...
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Page 39: Appendix B: Acheron Lf Specifications
APPENDIX B: ACHERON LF SPECIFICATIONS Acheron LF Specifications ACOUSTICAL Operating Frequency Range 37 Hz – 370 Hz Note: Recommended maximum operating frequency range. Response depends on loading conditions and room acoustics. Frequency Response 38 Hz – 340 Hz ±4 dB Note: Measured free field with 1/3 octave frequency resolution at 4 meters. - Page 40 APPENDIX B: ACHERON LF SPECIFICATIONS Acheron LF Specifications Output Power 2250 W total (1125 W low channels) Note: Amplifier wattage rating based on the maximum unclipped peak voltage the amplifier will produce into the nominal load impedance: low frequency channels, 67 V rms (95 V peak) into 4 ohms.
- Page 41 ACHERON OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ACHERON LF COMPLIANCE ACHERON LF DIMENSIONS 20.50 [521mm] 9.90 [251mm] 31.00 [787mm] 20.00 [508mm] 36.18 [919mm] Acheron LF Dimensions...
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- Page 44 Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. 2832 San Pablo Avenue Berkeley, CA 94702 www.meyersound.com © 2009, 2010 Meyer Sound. All rights reserved. T: +1 510 486.1166 Acheron Operating Instructions, PN 05.188.005.01 B F: +1 510 486.8356...