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- Page 1 ™ SLS CS6600 Line Array Module and CS6600RF Rigging Frame User’s Guide Issue 1 31 August 2020 Part Number 9112481...
- Page 2 Fax 31‐20‐651‐1801 Technical Support Dolby Laboratories Portal:http://customer.dolby.com Email: cinemasupport@dolby.com Region Support Phone Numbers Americas +1‐415‐645‐4900 EMEA +44‐33‐0808‐7700 APAC +86‐400‐692‐6780 Japan +81‐3‐4540‐6782 LIMITED WARRANTY AND WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS: THE LIMITED WARRANTY AND WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS MAY BE FOUND AT THE FOLLOWING URL: https://www.dolby.com/us/en/about/warranty-and-maintenance-policies.html . Dolby and Dolby Atmos are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Part Number 9112481 SLS and the SLS Audio logo are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Issue 1 All other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners. © Dolby Laboratories 2020. All rights reserved. SLS™ CS6600 Line Array Module and CS6600RF Rigging Frame User’s Guide...
- Page 3 7. All information presented herein is based upon materials and practices common to North America and may not directly apply to other countries because of differing material dimensions, specifications, and/or local regulations. Installers in other countries should consult with appropriate engineering and regulatory authorities for specific guidelines. 8. Use proper personal lifting techniques when working with heavy objects to avoid personal injury. 9. Any supplied rigging hardware is intended only for use with the specified loudspeaker. The installer assumes all risk of loss and/or injury arising from the use of the supplied rigging hardware with any other rigging frame or loudspeaker. 10. This guide is meant only for the purpose of instructing the installer in the intended use of SLS supplied rigging. All other rigging is considered part of the venue and/or installer‐supplied equipment and is not addressed in this guide. 11. This guide is not a comprehensive source for rigging in general. Installer assumes all responsibility for ensuring that accepted rigging and safety practices are employed. Installer assumes all responsibility for the appropriate use of SLS supplied rigging hardware and follows at a minimum all applicable laws, rules, and regulations in force for each venue. 12. The primary rigging cable for the system must be mounted to structural steel. Do not attach the primary rigging cable to any wood structure, wood roof joists, or wood frame. In all instances, the primary rigging cable and its attachment point must be mounted in a way that supports a minimum of five times the static weight of the system, or greater if a higher requirement is mandated per local laws. SLS™ CS6600 Line Array Module and CS6600RF Rigging Frame User’s Guide...
- Page 4 18. Only clean product with a dry or damp cloth. 19. Do not block any ventilation openings. 20. Hearing damage may result from prolonged exposure to excessive sound pressure levels (SPL). The loudspeaker is easily capable of generating SPL sufficient to cause permanent hearing damage to performers, production crew, and audience members. Caution should be taken to avoid prolonged exposure to SPL in excess of 90 dB. 21. This product is intended for installation in dry indoor locations only and is not intended for use in high moisture environments. Moisture can damage the product and cause corrosion of electrical contacts and metal parts. Avoid exposing the speakers to rain or direct moisture. Premature product failure or serious personal injury could occur if this product is used outdoors or in wet indoor environments. 22. Keep speakers out of extended or intense direct sunlight. 23. The loudspeaker can generate considerable acoustical energy and may move during use. The system must be mounted in a way that allows sufficient clearance for this movement without risk of contact with the building structure, rigging, or other equipment. Do not tether the array to prevent movement. Installer‐supplied hardware must be intended for overhead suspension and comply with ASME B30.20 and be manufactured under product traceability controls. Compliant hardware will be referenced with a working load limit (WLL) and a traceability code. The hardware must be load rated to support a minimum of five times the static weight of the system, or greater if a higher requirement is mandated per local laws. Generally, this type of hardware is available from rigging supply companies, industrial supply catalogs, and specialized rigging distributors. Local hardware stores do not usually stock these products. SLS™ CS6600 Line Array Module and CS6600RF Rigging Frame User’s Guide...
- Page 5 Regulatory Notices 24. Installed systems should be inspected at least annually or as required by local laws. The inspection shall include a visual survey of all corners and load‐bearing surfaces for signs of cracking, water damage, delamination, or any other condition that may decrease the strength of the rigging frame and speakers. The rigging hardware must be inspected for fatigue at least annually or as required by local laws. The inspection shall include a visual survey of the hardware for signs of corrosion, bending, or any other condition that may decrease the strength of the hardware. 25. Prior to suspending the system, an expert who is trained and experienced in suspending speaker systems should inspect all parts and components. Dolby is not responsible for the application of its products for any purpose or the misuse of this information for any purpose. Furthermore, Dolby is not responsible for the abuse of its products caused by avoiding compliance with inspection and maintenance procedures or any other abuse. 26. No information contained in this guide is intended as a warranty on the part of SLS. Anyone using this information assumes all liability arising from its use. Product abuse, use of the product not in accordance with SLS instructions, or use in an application for which the product has not been designed is not covered under any SLS warranty , nor is SLS liable for any loss or damage. 27. THIS APPARATUS IS NOT INTENDED FOR WALL‐MOUNT OR FLOOR‐ STANDING INSTALLATIONS. SLS™ CS6600 Line Array Module and CS6600RF Rigging Frame User’s Guide...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Appendix A Environmental Compliance and Regulations........13 A.1 EU Environmental Regulations and Compliance..............13 A.2 Russian Environmental Regulations and Compliance............13 Appendix B Setting System Limiters ................. 15 B.1 Setting up System Limiters ....................15 SLS™ CS6600 Line Array Module and CS6600RF Rigging Frame User’s Guide... -
Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction
— STRUCTU RAL MOUNTI NG HARDWARE NOT S UPPLIED B Y D OLBY INSTALLER ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY AND ANY LIABILITY FOR INSTALLATION Figure 1-2 CS6600RF Line Array Rigging Kit SLS™ CS6600 Line Array Module and CS6600RF Rigging Frame User’s Guide... -
Page 10: Cs6600 Loudspeaker Specifications
‐3 dB 1,600 Hz 1.41 ‐3 dB 1 Different DSP manufactures are not consistent in their implementation of digital parametric equalizations. SLS recommended filters are not replicated by all DSP devices. If the DSP device being used continuously varies the bandwidth of the filter depending on the gain, the DSP does not match our settings. (Most of these devices do not allow filter Q to be shown.) Limiting Section Threshold/RMS Voltage Attack Release Peak Stop Voltage CSB215 (× 2) 56.6 V 16 ms 256 ms 9 V CS6600 40 V 4 ms 64 ms 56 V See Appendix B SLS™ CS6600 Line Array Module and CS6600RF Rigging Frame User’s Guide... -
Page 11: Cs6600Rf Rigging Frame Specifications
12 SPEAKERS REFER T O SITE SP ECIFIC DOLB Y ATMOS ARCH ITECTU RAL ® PLANS DOCU MENTS T O SE T EACH C ABINET ANGLE. Setting the Rigging Frame Vertical Angle Figure 1-3 SLS™ CS6600 Line Array Module and CS6600RF Rigging Frame User’s Guide... -
Page 13: Chapter 2 Installing The Sls Cs6600
• Overall vertical and horizontal aiming angles of the array configuration. • Overall array weight. • ™ CS6600RF rigging frame recommended attachment point for installer‐supplied hardware to building structure for setting the vertical aiming angle of the array. This is provided as the hole number when counting from the front of the frame. • The vertical articulation angles between each CS6600 loudspeaker, as specified on the sticker, which is located on the back rigging plate of each speaker cabinet. • Overall suspension height of the array. Warning: CONSULT A PROFESSONAL MECHANICAL OR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER TO APPROVE ALL ATTACHMENTS TO BUILDING STRUCTURE. THIS APPARATUS MUST BE INSTALLED BY LICENSED AND INSURED PROFESSIONAL INSTALLERS. IF NOT INSTALLED ON THE BUILDING STRUCTURE PROPERLY, THIS APPARATUS COULD FALL, CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. SUSPENSION OF HARDWARE COMPONENTS SHOULD BE CALCULATED WITH A GIVEN SAFETY FACTOR TO BE WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE WORKING LOAD LIMITS. INSPECT ALL COMPONENTS BEFORE INSTALLATION. THIS APPARATUS IS NOT INTENDED FOR ANY USE OTHER THAN SPECIFICALLY STIPULATED PREVIOUSLY IN THIS DOCUMENT. TO PREVENT INJURY, THIS APPARATUS MUST BE SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE CEILING OF THE BUILDING STRUCTURE. ALL LOCAL BUILDING AND SEISMIC CODES MUST BE ADHERED TO. SLS™ CS6600 Line Array Module and CS6600RF Rigging Frame User’s Guide... -
Page 14: Required Parts
2.2.2 Tools Required • #2 Phillips screwdriver for attaching speaker wire to the barrier strip 2.2.3 Attaching CS6600RF to Building Structure with Installer-Supplied Hardware To attach the CS6600RF to the building structure, use installer‐supplied rigging hardware. Safe overhead rigging practices require an understanding of the proper methods and are outside the scope of this manual. All installer‐supplied rigging hardware must have a minimum 5:1 safety factor based on the weight of the array, which is shown in the EASE Focus data. Warning: BASED ON THE ARRAY WEIGHT, INSTALLER‐SUPPLIED RIGGING HARDWARE MUST HAVE A MINIMUM 5:1 SAFETY FACTOR, OR GREATER IF A HIGHER REQUIREMENT IS MANDATED PER LOCAL LAWS. USE ONLY THE CENTER SPAR IN THE FRAME FOR THE LOCATION OF THE SAFETY ATTACHMENT AND PRIMARY RIGGING ATTACHMENT. INSTALLER‐SUPPLIED SHACKLES MUST NOT TOUCH OTHER AREAS OF THE RIGGING FRAME WHEN THE LOAD IS SUSPENDED. RIGGING HOLES IN THE FRAME CORNERS MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY LOAD SUSPENSION. SLS™ CS6600 Line Array Module and CS6600RF Rigging Frame User’s Guide... - Page 15 Use the horizontal aiming attachment points only to turn the speaker, so it is facing the correct direction to provide the best coverage across the seats in the auditorium. Figure 2‐3 Points on frame for horizontal aiming only Figure 2-3 Example of Installer-Provided Rigging Hardware Attached to CS6600RF and Horizontal Aiming Pull Points SLS™ CS6600 Line Array Module and CS6600RF Rigging Frame User’s Guide...
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Page 16: Attaching Cs6600Rf Safety Cable To Building Structure
Safety cable Primary rigging cable Figure 2-4 Example of Safety Cable Attached from CS6600RF to Building Structure 2.2.5 Attaching CS6600 to CS6600RF You attach the first CS6600 line array module in the array to the rigging frame using the three provided positive lock pins that are provided with the CS6600. The correct points for attachment are shown in the following figure. To insert the pin: Push the positive‐lock release button, which is located at the center of the pin back head. Insert the pin into the hardware and release the button. SLS™ CS6600 Line Array Module and CS6600RF Rigging Frame User’s Guide... -
Page 17: Attaching Cs6600 To Cs6600
Figure 2-5 Attaching the First CS6600 to the CS6600RF 2.2.6 Attaching CS6600 to CS6600 The next CS6600 attaches to the CS6600 above it using the three positive lock pins that are provided with each CS6600. Install two pins in the front and the third pin in the back to set the box‐to‐box articulation angle, as shown in the following figure. Figure 2‐6 Figure 2-6 Box-to-Box Positive Lock PLP Pin Placements SLS™ CS6600 Line Array Module and CS6600RF Rigging Frame User’s Guide... - Page 18 Figure 2-7 Close-Up of Pinning Box to Articulation Angles from EASE Focus Data Figure 2‐8 Figure 2-8 Array Example with First Three Boxes Installed To turn the speaker array to the correct angle, connect the wire to one or more horizontal aiming points. This is especially useful for the left and right speakers that are typically turned inward toward the audience. Secure the center speaker so that it does not turn from the center‐line. SLS™ CS6600 Line Array Module and CS6600RF Rigging Frame User’s Guide...
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Page 19: Connecting Audio
Connecting Audio Connecting Audio Connect the speaker wires to the input barrier strip using a #2 Phillips screwdriver. The input barrier strip accepts 16‐ to 12‐gauge wire, with either spade lugs or bare wire. Always use industry‐standard practice for selecting wire gauge based on the product power rating and cable length. Note that the barrier strip is marked with plus (+) or red indicators to show the polarity. Per IEC standard, a positive voltage on the positive marked input results in the low‐frequency driver(s) moving outwards. Always tie down the cable to available hardware to minimize any buzzing or pullouts. Warning: AMPLIFIERS SHOULD BE TURNED OFF WHEN CONNECTING THE LOUDSPEAKER WIRING. If possible, play sound through the speaker to identify any connection issues, buzzing, or rattling. SLS™ CS6600 Line Array Module and CS6600RF Rigging Frame User’s Guide... -
Page 20: Dimensions
Dimensions Figure 2‐9 FRONT RIGHT SIDE FRONT RIGHT SIDE ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS Figure 2-9 CS6600RF Dimensions in [Inches] Millimeters... -
Page 21: Appendix A Environmental Compliance And Regulations
products comply with the requirements of the EU RoHS Directive. For the Dolby Declarations of Conformity, go to http://www.dolby.com/us/en/about/environmental-commitment.html Product End-of-Life Information This product is electronic equipment and should be disposed of in accordance with all applicable laws. Do not dispose as household waste. Do not dispose of the product in a fire. Please dispose of this product by taking it to your local electronic waste collection point or recycling center. For information regarding where to recycle electronic equipment, contact your local dealer. For additional information regarding Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and product disposal go to http://www.dolby.com/us/en/about/environmental-commitment.html Russian Environmental Regulations and Compliance Following is the CS6600 Russian environmental compliance information. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive This product complies with Russian EAC RoHS requirements. Figure A‐1 SLS™ CS6600 Line Array Module and CS6600RF Rigging Frame User’s Guide... -
Page 23: Appendix B Setting System Limiters
After completing the room tuning and setting the amplifier gain, bypass the limiter on the DSP that you are using for protection, and leave all other DSP functions for that output engaged. For example, the highpass filter, crossovers, equalization, and so on. Mute all system outputs except the output that is currently being calibrated. Place the voltage meter across the amplifier +/‐ output terminals and turn up the pink noise source until the reading on the meter is slightly above the specified Threshold/RMS voltage rating for that speaker driver and its recommended processor settings (see Section 1.3). Play the pink noise only long enough to obtain a stable RMS average voltage reading For high‐frequency drivers, this is typically five seconds, and for full range loudspeakers or subwoofers, it is typically ten seconds. Set the limiter to a minimum ratio of 100:1, and then input the attack and release times recommended by the speaker manufacturer. Engage the limiter, and decrease the threshold until the voltage is lowered to the specified rating, without changing the pink noise gain. Repeat the above procedure for each driver and/or passive loudspeaker you are using. 10. If a predictive peak stop limiter is available on the DSP, engage it at 6 dB above the RMS setting. 11. Monitor for amplifier clipping. If clipping occurs during system use, lower the peak‐stop threshold until the amplifier clips slightly. Alternatively, you can engage the self‐contained limiter circuit in the amplifier (if it has such a limiter circuit). You need to perform this procedure only once, as long as the combined amplifier‐limiter does not change. However, amplifier gain changes modify the limiter action. If the amplifier gain is decreased, protection engages early, which limits driver output. If the amplifier gain is increased, protection engages only after the driver reading is above the safe RMS voltage. SLS™ CS6600 Line Array Module and CS6600RF Rigging Frame User’s Guide...
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