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  • Page 1 owner's manual (EN)
  • Page 2 Document reference: 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 1.0 Distribution date: October 15, 2020 © 2020 L-Acoustics. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the express written consent of the publisher.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Rigging system description..........................14 5XT................................14 ETR5..............................14 Loudspeaker congurations..........................16 5XT point source.............................16 5XT point source with low-frequency element..................... 17 Inspection and preventive maintenance....................... 18 How to do preventive maintenance......................18 Mechanical system overview........................18 5XT own with ETR5........................18 5XT pole-mounted..........................19 Acoustical check.............................
  • Page 4 Connection to LA amplied controller......................... 26 Custom speakON to bare wire cable....................... 28 Specications..............................29 5XT................................29 SB15m..............................30 ETR5..............................32 Appendix................................. 33 Recommendation for speaker cables......................33...

  • Page 5: Safety

    Respect the Working Load Limit (WLL) of third party equipment. L-Acoustics is not responsible for any rigging equipment and accessories provided by third party manufacturers. Verify that the Working Load Limit (WLL) of the suspension points, chain hoists and all additional hardware rigging accessories is respected.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    This system is intended for use by trained personnel for professional applications. As part of a continuous evolution of techniques and standards, L-Acoustics reserves the right to change the specications of its products and the content of its documents without prior notice.

  • Page 7: How To Use This Manual

    Introduction How to use this manual The 5XT owner's manual is intended for all actors involved in the system design, implementation, preventive and corrective maintenance of the 5XT system. It must be used as follows: 1. Read the technical description for an overview of all system elements, their features, and their compatibilities.

  • Page 8: System Components

    Adjustable U-bracket: 5XT Software applications Soundvision 3D acoustical and mechanical modeling software LA Network Manager Software for remote control and monitoring of amplied controllers Refer to the Soundvision help. Refer to the LA Network Manager help. 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 9: Loudspeaker Cables

    0.7 m / 10 m / 25 m SPK3 SPK4 DO.7 / DO10 / DO25 DOSUB-LA8 2-point speakON 2.5 mm cable cable (2.5 mm gauge) to bare wire cable This cable needs to be custom made. Rigging elements ETR5 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 10: Electro-Acoustical Description

    OUT 1 IN A 0 dB 0 ms OUT 2 IN A 0 dB 0 ms OUT 3 IN A 0 dB 0 ms OUT 4 IN A 0 dB 0 ms 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 11: Connectors

    IN + (screw terminals) The 5XT is a 2-way passive enclosure equipped with two 4-point speakON connectors wired in parallel and 2 screw terminals. The IN connector allows receiving the audio signals. The LINK connector allows routing them to another 5XT enclosure in parallel.

  • Page 12: Mechanical Safety

    Mechanical safety Mechanical safety Flown congurations The 5XT rigging system complies with 2006/42/EC: Machinery Directive. It has been designed following the guidelines of BGV-C1. 2006/42/EC: Machinery Directive species a safety factor of 4 against the rupture. The own deployments described in this manual achieve a safety factor of 5 or more.
  • Page 13 Soundvision calculations are based on usual environmental conditions. A higher safety factor is recommended with factors such as extreme high or low temperatures, strong wind, prolonged exposition to salt water, etc. Always consult a rigging specialist to adopt safety practices adapted to such a situation. 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 14: Rigging System Description

    Always put the screws back into place to avoid leaks. ETR5 ETR5 is a U-bracket compatible with 5XT. It can be used to mount one 5XT on the wall or under the ceiling, with site angle adjustment. 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 15 Rigging system description When the 5XT is stored, the ETR5 can be used to protect the connectors at the back of the enclosure as illustrated below. 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 16: Loudspeaker ConGurations

    Loudspeaker congurations 5XT point source In this conguration, the 5XT system operates over the nominal frequency range of the enclosure. The [5XT] preset delivers a reference frequency response in short throw applications. 5XT is driven by the LA2Xi / LA4X / LA8 / LA12X amplied controllers.

  • Page 17: 5Xt Point Source With Low-Frequency Element

    Loudspeaker congurations 5XT point source with low-frequency element In a typical distributed conguration with SB15m, the bandwidth of the 5XT system is extended down to 40 Hz. The 5XT enclosure is driven with the same preset as in point source conguration.

  • Page 18: Inspection And Preventive Maintenance

    Do not apply more than the indicated torque. 5XT own with ETR5 All washers are present and not damaged. Knob heads do not have cracks and are tightly secured to the body part grill screws are tightened 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 19: 5Xt Pole-Mounted

    Inspection and preventive maintenance 5XT pole-mounted insert is present and not damaged grill screws are tightened 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 20: Acoustical Check

    6. Press the OK key or the encoder wheel to launch the ENCLOSURE CHECK. The amplied controller generates short sinusoidal signals simultaneously for each connected output. The amplied controller displays the results for each output. 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 21 • a percentage of variation from the expected range (found in NOK and UNDEF results) • the number of operational transducers out of the total Low variations from the expected range are acceptable: displayed percentage can be different from 0 and all transducers considered operational. 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 22: Listening Test

    One or more HF driver produces high-frequency harmonic distortions, strange vibrations or weak sound. Possible causes • There are foreign particles on the air gap. • The screws used for reassembly are too loose. • The diaphragm is damaged. Remedy Contact L-Acoustics for more instructions. 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 23: Rigging Procedures

    Procedure 1. On both sides of the enclosure, remove the screws. 2. Secure the ETR5 to the wall or the ceiling using two ∅ 10 mm/M10 screws. 3. Position the enclosure inside the ETR5 bracket. 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 24 Rigging procedures 4. On both sides, secure the assembly with the knobs. Order the washers as indicated. plain washer grower washer 5. Adjust the angle and tighten the knobs. 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 25: Pole-Mounting

    Risk of damaging the insert Do not overtighten the screw. Procedure 1. 5XT has a 3/8" insert. Use a 5/8" to 3/8" thread adapter for the microphone stand if necessary. 2. Screw the enclosure on the microphone stand. 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 26: Connection To La AmpliEd Controller

    SPK3 SPK4 For passive loudspeakers, the value corresponds to the number of enclosures in parallel on the output. For active loudspeakers, the value corresponds to the number of sections in parallel on the output. 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 27 Four-channel CA-COM output SPK1 SPK2 SPK3 SPK4 Terminal block output (LA2Xi) To connect Syva Sub to LA2Xi, it is recommended to use a bridge-tied load conguration (BTL). 4− 3− custom speakON 2− 1− 1+/1- 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 28: Custom Speakon To Bare Wire Cable

    Custom speakON to bare wire cable The Custom speakON to bare wire cable can be used to connect 5XT enclosures to a controlled amplier using the screw terminals. Additional enclosures can then be connected in parallel with 2.5 mm² speaker wire instead of speakON cables.

  • Page 29: SpeciCations

    Description 2-way passive coaxial enclosure: 5'' LF + 1'' HF diaphragm, amplied by LA2Xi / LA4X / LA8 / LA12X Usable bandwidth (-10 dB) 95 Hz - 20 kHz ([5XT]) Maximum SPL 121 dB ([5XT]) Nominal directivity (-6 dB) 110° axisymmetric Transducers LF: 1 ×...

  • Page 30: Sb15M

    Pantone 426 C pure white RAL 9010 custom RAL code on special order IP45 Peak level at 1 m under half space conditions using pink noise with crest factor 4 (preset specied in brackets). 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...
  • Page 31 Specications SB15m dimensions 520 mm / 20.5 in 580 mm / 22.8 in 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 32: Etr5

    Specications ETR5 specications Description Adjustable U-bracket for X4i Weight (net) 0.7 kg / 1.55 lb Material high grade steel with anti-corrosion coating ETR5 dimensions 179 mm / 7 in 60 mm / 2.4 in 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 1.0...

  • Page 33: Appendix

    8 Ω load 4 Ω load 2.7 Ω load Use the more detailed L-Acoustics calculation tool to evaluate cable length and gauge based on the type and number of enclosures connected. The calculation tool is available on our website: https://www.l-acoustics.com/en/installation/tools/...
  • Page 34 L-Acoustics 13 rue Levacher Cintrat - 91460 Marcoussis - France +33 1 69 63 69 63 - info@l-acoustics.com www.l-acoustics.com...

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