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OWNER'S MANUAL
LINE ARRAY SERIES
P R O - L i n e L o u d s p e a k e r
Thank you for purchasing this unit. To
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please read this Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 Better Music Builder .com ® Passionate about Music It’s what we do! OWNER'S MANUAL ® Better Music Builder is a leader in the Audio and Karaoke equipment industry. We are committed to offering you high quality audio products. Unlike any others LINE ARRAY SERIES brand, we deliver the best cost and value to you directly.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ..........................Safety SYSTEM APPLICATIONS ..........................Applications • Speakon Connector ..............................• How to Connect R4 Full Range Speakers to R8 Active Subwoofer............• How to Connect Control Software to R4/R8 Speakers ................• Small Format ................................• Medium Format ................................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    • Up to 40kHz frequency range due to adoption of ribbon provides 300 Watts RMS to the 8” woofer and also tweeter provides 4 x 75 Watt RMS out to the R4 drivers. • Low distortion due to utilization of unique thin foam surround & specially coated paper cone The R4/R8 Line Array Speaker System features one of the •...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Therefore, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the please visit our website at BetterMusicBuilder.com frequently device inspected by qualified Better Music Builder service to find out the most updated information, corrections on errors personnel.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    For speaker connections, use a high-quality speaker wire with polarity coding. The side of the wire with a ridge or other coding is usually considered positive polarity. If desired, consult Better Music Builder technical NOTE support for speaker wire and connection options.

  • Page 6: System Applications

    SYSTEM APPLICATIONS EXAMPLE OF SPEAKON CONNECTOR Applications There are two groups on the speakon connectors: Group 1 (+1, – 1) and Group 2 (+2, – 2) as indicated in the diagram. In SPEAKON Y CONNECTORS order to use it, your speaker must have multi-functions (i.e. enable two sources of signal for input).

  • Page 7: How To Connect R4 Full Range Speakers To R8 Active Subwoofer

    HOW TO CONNECT R4 FULL RANGE SPEAKERS TO R8 ACTIVE SUBWOOFER The “R4 Speaker Output” located on the R8 will connect to the closest/following R4 speaker. To connect additional speakers, simply chainlink the current speaker (R4) to the next; and so on.

  • Page 8: How To Connect Control Software To R4/R8 Speakers

    HOW TO CONNECT CONTROL SOFTWARE TO R4/R8 SPEAKERS SEND SIGNAL FROM SPEAKER 1 RS-485 OUTPUT TO R8 SUBWOOFER REAR VIEW SPEAKER 2 RS-485 INPUT RS-485 LINE INPUT INPUT SEND SIGNAL FROM OUTPUT OUTPUT SPEAKER 2 RS-485 OUTPUT TO SPEAKER 3 RS-485 INPUT...

  • Page 9: Medium Format

    CONNECTION INPUT INPUT STANDARD CONFIGURATION 1 x R8 (ACTIVE SUB) + 4 x R4 (FULL RANGE) Passionate about Music AC INPUT LINE INPUT S e v e r a l s t a n d a r d s y s t e m s c a n b e p a r a l l e l e d RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Better Music Builder .com...

  • Page 10: Large Format

    CONNECTION INPUT INPUT STANDARD CONFIGURATION 1 x R8 (ACTIVE SUB) + 4 x R4 (FULL RANGE) Passionate about Music AC INPUT LINE INPUT S e v e r a l s t a n d a r d s y s t e m s c a n b e p a r a l l e l e d...

  • Page 11: Controls And Functions

    CONNECTION INPUT INPUT STANDARD CONFIGURATION 1 x R8 (ACTIVE SUB) + 4 x R4 (FULL RANGE) Passionate about Music AC INPUT LINE INPUT S e v e r a l s t a n d a r d s y s t e m s c a n b e p a r a l l e l e d...

  • Page 12: System Setup Guidelines

    For example, if the angle between two R4 speakers is designed to be 5°, the scale line marked with the number of 5 on the R4 Back Link must be aligned to the bottom edge of the groove on the back of the top speaker, then a certain hole in the R4 Back Link will be found to be aligned with Number 2 hole in the groove at the back of the top speaker.

  • Page 13: Installation Method For Multiple Cluster

    M5 thumb screws accordingly. Unscrew the two M5 thumb screws located at the bottom of the R8-2; do the same to the top of the R4- 1 . R8-2 Align the R4- 1 with the R8-2 front sections and insert the M5 thumb screws;...

  • Page 14: Installation Method For Cluster Stacked With R8 On The Bottom

    R8; do the same to the bottom of the R4. of the long mounting frame. Align the R4 with the R8 front sections and insert the M5 Unscrew the two M5 thumb screws located at the top of thumb screws; tighten and secure.

  • Page 15: Installation Method For Multiple Clusters With Long Mounting Frame

    M5 thumb screws accordingly. Unscrew the two M5 thumb screws located at the bottom of the R4- 1 ; do the same to the top of the R4-2. Attach one or more clusters of R4 to the bottom of the...

  • Page 16: Professional/Commercial

    The computer will indicate that a new device is found, proceed follow the computer’s setup guide to install the control software. to install the driver located in “driver” directory of the CD. PC-SYSTEM CONTROL USB CABLE USB Type A USB Type A CONTROL SOFTWARE SUITE PROGRAM LINE ARRARY SYSTEM R4/R8...
  • Page 17 5. SOFTWARE OPERATION GUIDE 1. Run the software “Active Speaker Controller” from program menu in the windows start button, the following interface will be shown, See Figure 1: Figure 1 This interface includes all function modules about the equipment. The menu description is as follows: File: Open the configuration files, or Save current configuration as a file into computer.
  • Page 18 2. Connecting the device: Three hardware connection solutions; USB, RS-232, and RS-485 are available for connection. After connected the device with computer port by connector; click the “Communications”, select “Enable Communications” command to start the connecting. See Figure 2: Communications Enable Communications Disable Communications Figure 2...
  • Page 19 If a device is found, display will show Figure 4: Figure 4 Devices online are listed at left, the right part shows the information of the device chosen by user. If the user want to use the configuration file that opens from computer, “Download Program Data to Device” must be chosen (the operation execute transmitting the parameters into Device’s RAM, if not further saved into device operation, the parameters will be lost after the device powers off).
  • Page 20 3. Recall or Save the configuration file When the device is used in different places, a copy of the configuration file is necessary. Two ways are available for user to recall or save the configuration file. Save as a file: When user finishes the adjustment, the parameters may be saved as a file into PC through “Save As” in the file menu.
  • Page 21 For the files (or programs) in the device, it may be recalled through “List Program & Recall” in Program menu. See Figure 8: Figure 8 Select the program you want to use in the pop-out dialog box, then click “Recall” button. The software will update the display automatically and the device using the program that has been recalled.
  • Page 22 5. Changing the current program name Click “Program” menu, choose “Edit Current Program Name” to change the program name. See Figure 10: Figure 10 6. Disconnection After finishing the adjustment of parameters, the current parameters may be saved into the device for next time. If user does not save the program into device, all the changes based on previous parameters will not be saved.
  • Page 23 6. EXAMPLE 1 1. Save current program as another program with new name. If user wants to save as another program with new name, user should select “Program” command first, then select “Edit Current Program Name” command. Please see below example. After uploading the Program No.1 from the device to the PC, then modify those parameters that you want, then select the “Save As Current Program In Device”...
  • Page 24 Then select “Edit Current Program Name” command in “Program” menu: Program Display Current Program File Display Current Program Name Edit Current Program Name List Program & Recall Save As Current Program In Device Load Default Setting Then on the “Set Current Program Name” interface, edit the program name as you want: Set Current Program Name Changed to ”my concert hall”...
  • Page 25 Click “OK” button, thus the “Current Program Name” on the main interface has been changed to “my concert hall". Select ”List Program & Recall” command in “Program” menu, the list of the programs will display as below.
  • Page 26 7. EXAMPLE 2 SAVE THE PROGRAM WHICH IS UPLOADING FROM DEVICE AS A FILE IN COMPUTER. Disable connections before operating on the file, otherwise the will be changed automatically. To use the configuration file for later use with another device, modify the “Program Name” on disconnection status and save as another file. Then download the new configuration file into device, then “Save As”...
  • Page 27 Edit Program Name to “my modified program 3”, then click “OK” button. Set Current Program Name Select “Save As” command in “File” menu. File Open... Ctrl+0 Save As... Exit In the “File Name (N)” frame, input “next hall.asc” , then click “Save(S)” button.
  • Page 28 8. EXAMPLE 3 DOWNLOADING A FILE INTO DEVICE, AND SAVE AS PROGRAM IN DEVICE. After downloading the configuration file into DEVICE. Select “Save As Current Program In Device” command in “Program” menu: Program Display Current Program File Display Current Program Name Edit Current Program Name List Program &...
  • Page 29 Click “OK” button, then the parameters of config file (next_hall.asc) have been saved as program No.4 in device. The “Current Program No” and the “Current Program Name” are corresponding to file as below figure: List as below:...

  • Page 30: Physical Dimensions

    PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS Dimensions R4/R8 = 1 x ACTIVE SUBWOOFER + 4 x FULL RANGE 3-WAY FULL RANGE ACTIVE SPEAKER FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW R4/R8 (One Set) MODEL 19.4 inch 24 inch 49.2 cm 60.8 cm NET WEIGHT 99.2 Lbs / 45 Kg 17.2 inch...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting 1. SYMPTOM: NO SOUND COMING OUT FROM 3. SYMPTOM: NOISES FROM THE SPEAKER. SPEAKERS. Probable cause: Probable causes: The A/C power cord of the speaker is not grounded. The A/C power of the speaker is turned off. Remedy: Remedy: Change a new magnet cord of the A/C power cord.

  • Page 32: Final Words To User

    FINAL WORDS TO USER Final Words 7. SYMPTOM: TOO MUCH MICROPHONE FEEDBACK The engineering team of Better Music Builder has many FROM THE SPEAKER. years of experience in audio equipment design. The team constantly develops new audio technologies, designs Probable cause: innovative audio and karaoke equipment to suit your specific Incorrect tremble and bass adjustments on the speaker.

  • Page 33: Warranty

    WARRANTY Warranty ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR HOME USE ADDITIONAL NOTES: EQUIPMENT 1. Limited warranty for home use equipment is only valid in Our one-year warranty covers both parts and labors. The North America. warranty becomes effective from the date of your purchase 2.

  • Page 34: Agency Regulatory Notices

    AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection manner that protects human health and the environment. For against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 35: Contact Information

    CONTACT INFORMATION Contact Us MAILING ADDRESS BE T TER M USI C BU I LD ER 2930 0 Kohoutek Wa y #150 Union Cit y, CA 94587 U.S.A. TELEPHONE NUMBERS USA Re gion USA Toll Fre e: 1-80 0 -318-2218 S ales &...
  • Page 36 Owner's Manual carefully before operating it. Please retain this manual for future reference. 360160456000 Printed on 100% Recycled Paper Code: 20160401 Comments E-mail to sales@bettermusicbuilder.com Copyright © 2016 Better Music Builder. All rights reserved. Legal trademark.

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