System Set-Up; Amplifier Selection; Cabling; Speaker Protection And Processor Setting - Pioneer XY Series User Manual

System set-up

WARNING
! Loudspeaker systems are potentially dangerous objects if used incorrectly. Please ensure that you read this section fully, and contact your local dealer should you be in
any doubt over correct operation procedures.
! Professional loudspeaker systems are capable of producing damage-inducing sound pressure levels, and hence care should be taken when setting your system up,
particularly when it comes to loudspeaker placement within a venue. Damage to the ear can result from levels above 90 dB under prolonged exposure.

Amplifier selection

The XY-2 is designed to be used with professional power amplifiers providing the following power outputs:
400W/channel into 8 W
NOTE
A small power amplifier working too hard is more likely to damage a loudspeaker than a large power amplifier working within its operating range.
It is good practice to use an amplifier equal to the program power rating of the loudspeaker — so as to retain sufficient headroom and good dynamic range. Care should be
taken during operation to avoid amplifier clipping — as this can cause serious damage to your loudspeakers. If in doubt, please contact your dealer who will be happy to assist
you in correct amplifier choice and setup.

Cabling

The XY-2 is supplied as standard with Neutrik Speak ON™ NL4 connectors, wired pin 1+/1-. It is recommended that the resistance of your cable be less thant one tenth of the
nominal system impedance. Given below are the remommended maximum cable length for different cross-sections and impedances.
! Pin 2+/2- on the Neutrik SpeakON™ connectors are wired together to allow link-through with 4-core cables.
Conductor cross sectional area
1.0 mm
2
1.5 mm
2
2.0 mm
2
2.5 mm
2
4.0 mm
2
6.0 mm
2

Speaker protection and Processor setting

WARNING
XY-2 requires properly adjusted signal inputs optimized. Otherwise speaker units may deteriorate even if the poewr is below the power handling capacity.
It is recommended to appropriately set the values of signal processing such as crossover frequency, peak limiter, delay, equalizer.
Please see the document provided in the following webpage for the recommended values to appropriately use this product.
http://pioneerproaudio.com/en/sound/resources.html
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Maximum recommended cable length
4 W 8 W
11 m 22 m
17 m 34 m
22 m 44 m
29 m 58 m
44 m 88 m
66 m 132 m
16 W
44 m
68 m
88 m
116 m
176 m
264 m