Meyer Sound CAL Operating Instructions Manual
Meyer Sound CAL Operating Instructions Manual

Meyer Sound CAL Operating Instructions Manual

Column array loudspeaker

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CAL
Column Array Loudspeaker
Keep these important operating instructions.
Check www.meyersound.com for updates.

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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ™ Column Array Loudspeaker  Keep these important operating instructions. Check www.meyersound.com for updates.
  • Page 2 The contents of this manual are furnished for informational purposes only, are subject to change without notice, and should not be con- strued as a commitment by Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. Meyer Sound assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccura- cies that may appear in this manual.
  • Page 3 Meyer Sound. 1. Read these instructions. 12. Use only with the caster rails or rigging specified by 2. Keep these instructions. Meyer Sound, or sold with the apparatus. Handles are 3. Heed all warnings. for carrying only. 4. Follow all instructions.
  • Page 4 Es enthält keine vom Benutzer teurs ou appareils de chauffage. protection equipment from reparierbaren Teile. Reparaturen dürfen Meyer Sound.  Ce haut-parleur contient des circuits nur von ausgebildetem Kundenienst- haute tension présentant un danger. Ne ...
  • Page 5 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 2: Power Requirements AC Input Connector Wiring for AC Connections CAL Voltage Requirements CAL Current Requirements Electrical Safety Issues Chapter 3: CAL User Panel Audio Input On/Status LED Limit LEDs Logic I/O Ports Network / AVB Ports OLED Button...
  • Page 8 CONTENTS viii...
  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Updates and supplementary information are available at www.meyersound.com. Meyer Sound Technical Support is available at: ■ Tel: +1 510 486.1166 Tel: +1 510 486.0657 (after hours support) ■ Web: www.meyersound.com/support ■ Email: techsupport@meyersound.com ■ CAL 96, CAL 64, and CAL 32 (Shown without Grille Frames)
  • Page 10: Cal Installation Overview

    CAL INSTALLATION OVERVIEW output level — up to a maximum peak SPL of 106 dB at Below is a basic overview for installing and using the CAL 90 meters with CAL 96 — over an operating frequency range loudspeaker. It is recommended that you read the remainder of 100 Hz to 16 kHz.
  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Power Requirements

    Blue = neutral AC INPUT CONNECTOR Brown = hot CAL receives AC power from its 3-pole powerCON 20 lock- ing connector. Located on the unit’s rear panel, the connec- tor is rated at 20 A and provides locking connections to avoid accidental disconnections.
  • Page 12: Cal Voltage Requirements

    1. Audio output is muted. If CAL shuts down due to either low or high voltage, its power supply automatically powers up again after three sec- 2. Voltage is detected and the power supply mode is auto- onds, so long as the voltage has returned to its normal oper- matically adjusted as necessary.
  • Page 13: Electrical Safety Issues

    The Burst Current is used Pay close attention to these important electrical and safety as a rating for magnetic breakers. It is also used for cal- issues. culating the peak voltage drop in long AC cable runs ■...
  • Page 14 CHAPTER 2: POWER REQUIREMENTS...
  • Page 15: Chapter 3: Cal User Panel

    AVB audio ified as an override input (when the installation requires CAL streams as audio source signals. to function as part of a fire alarm or evacuation system).
  • Page 16: On/Status Led

    (167° F), the LED turns solid yellow and the loudspeaker’s ers, the source device should have an output impedance of gain is reduced by 3 dB. Though CAL will continue to oper- 100 ohms or less. ate normally with the lower gain, when the On/Status LED is...
  • Page 17: Limit Leds

    When source levels for CAL exceed the maximum input lev- els for its drivers, limiting is engaged and is indicated by the two Limit LEDs on the CAL user panel. The left LED indi- cates limiting for low-frequency channels while the right LED Preset indicates limiting for high-frequency channels.
  • Page 18 CAL Factory Presets Override and Mute A summary of the beam settings for the CAL factory presets is shown in Table 2. CAL ships from the factory with these Override presets loaded into the loudspeaker. The presets can be Mute edited and overwritten with the Compass control software.
  • Page 19: Network / Avb Ports

    USER PANEL COVER dard computer Ethernet port, network router, or network A user panel cover is included with CAL to protect the con- switch with a CAT-5e cable. CAL’s Network / AVB ports are nectors from dust in indoor installations and the weather AVB-enabled and use the IPv6 protocol for network commu- elements in outdoor installations.
  • Page 20 3. Reattach the user panel cover, securing it with the previ- ously removed hex screws, lock washers, and flat wash- ers. Install the flat washers before the lock washers so the user cover panel is adequately sealed. CAL with User Panel Cover Attached (Shown Transparent)
  • Page 21: Chapter 4: Cal Coverage

    CHAPTER 4: CAL COVERAGE SUMMARY OF CAL COVERAGE HORIZONTAL FIXED COVERAGE Below is a summary of the supported horizontal and vertical All CAL loudspeakers include 120 degrees of fixed horizon- coverages for the three CAL loudspeaker models. tal coverage. Table 3: CAL Coverage...
  • Page 22: Vertical Beam Angle

    CHAPTER 4: CAL COVERAGE VERTICAL BEAM ANGLE VERTICAL BEAM SPREAD All CAL loudspeakers include vertical beam angles of All CAL loudspeakers include vertical beams with variable ±30 degrees in 1-degree increments. The beams can also spreads from 5 to 30 degrees in 5-degree increments. The be of any supported vertical spread (from 5 to 30 degrees).
  • Page 23: Vertical Beam Splits

    [907 mm] 87.5° 35.69 [907 mm] Figure 1: Acoustical Center Points for CAL 32, CAL 64, and CAL 96 Figure 2: CAL 64 Center Split Beams with 5° Beam Spread NOTE: For the acoustical center points of beam split configurations, see “Vertical Beam...
  • Page 24 64 drivers. and the bottom beam emanating from the bottom 32 driv- Figure 3 shows a CAL 96 with top split beams, each with 5- ers. Figure 4 shows a CAL 96 with bottom split beams, each degree beam spread.
  • Page 25: Chapter 5: Compass Control Software

    CAL through a graphical user interface. The soft- mance data for each CAL loudspeaker on the network, ware enables easy access to all CAL features and even pro- including amplifier voltage, limiting activity, power output, vides control of multiple units. Compass runs on a Mac or driver status, and temperature.
  • Page 26 CHAPTER 5: COMPASS CONTROL SOFTWARE...
  • Page 27: Chapter 6: Mounting Cal Loudspeakers

    CHAPTER 6: MOUNTING CAL LOUDSPEAKERS CAL comes standard with adjustable brackets that allow it CAL WALL MOUNT BRACKETS to be mounted on walls or columns. CAL comes standard with wall mount brackets that include the following components. NOTE: Before mounting CAL, make sure to...
  • Page 28: Mounting Cal Loudspeakers

    Mark two holes on the wall for each wall mount plate using their center mounting holes as a guide. ■ If you are mounting CAL on a wall with wood studs, locate the wall stud. CAL 96: 115.2 [2926 mm] CAL 64: 81.8 [2078 mm]...
  • Page 29 An eye nut (not included) can be temporar- ■ Attach the top loudspeaker bracket (the smaller one) to ily attached to CAL’s 1/2”-13 top attachment the top of the loudspeaker and secure it with the included bolt (instead of the loudspeaker plate) to lift up the...
  • Page 30 Lock washer 3/8-16 hex screw Drainage slot 4. Rotate CAL left or right to position its horizontal disper- sion for the desired coverage. 5. Fully tighten the hex nuts securing the top and bottom 10-32 panhead loudspeaker brackets. screws and...
  • Page 31: Appendix A: Cal Specifications

    Phoenix 6-pin male connector, recalls onboard presets, reports relay closures (and openings) for fault reports; Phoenix 5-pin male connector, triggers emergency mute and input override Display OLED button displays CAL's network addresses during startup or when the button is pushed AMPLIFIER Type...
  • Page 32 APPENDIX A: CAL SPECIFICATIONS CAL Specifications Number of Channels CAL 96 CAL 64 CAL 32 Cooling Convection AC POWER Connector powerCON 20 Voltage Selection Automatic, continuous from 90–235 V AC Safety Agency Rated Oper- 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz ating Voltage...
  • Page 33: Cal 96 Dimensions

    30 g 11 msec half-sine on each of 6 sides Vibration 10 Hz – 55 Hz (0.010 m peak-to-peak excursion) CAL 96 DIMENSIONS 6.01 [153 mm] 9.93 [252 mm] 7.75 [197 mm] 115.20 121.12 [2926 mm] [3076 mm] CAL 96 Dimensions (with Mounting Hardware)
  • Page 34: Cal 64 Dimensions

    APPENDIX A: CAL SPECIFICATIONS CAL 64 DIMENSIONS 6.01 [153 mm] 9.93 [252 mm] 7.75 [197 mm] 81.80 87.72 [2078 mm] [2228 mm] CAL 64 Dimensions (with Mounting Hardware)
  • Page 35: Cal 32 Dimensions

    CAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAL 32 DIMENSIONS 6.01 [153 mm] 9.93 [252 mm] 7.75 [197 mm] 48.40 54.32 [1229 mm] [1380 mm] CAL 32 Dimensions (with Mounting Hardware) CAL COMPLIANCE...
  • Page 40 Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. 2832 San Pablo Avenue Berkeley, CA 94702 www.meyersound.com © 2012 Meyer Sound. All rights reserved. T: +1 510 486.1166 CAL Operating Instructions, PN 05.210.087.01 A4 F: +1 510 486.8356...

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