L-Acoustics 5XT Owner's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. L-Acoustics Manuals
  4. Speakers
  5. 5XT series
  6. Owner's manual

L-Acoustics 5XT Owner's Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for 5XT:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
5XT
owner's manual (EN)

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the 5XT and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for L-Acoustics 5XT

Summary of Contents for L-Acoustics 5XT

  • Page 1 owner's manual (EN)
  • Page 2 Document reference: 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 4.0 Distribution date: April 28, 2022 © 2022 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..........................12 5XT................................12 ETR5..............................12 Mechanical safety.............................13 Loudspeaker congurations..........................13 5XT point source.............................13 5XT point source with low-frequency element..................... 14 5XT with SB15m........................... 14 5XT with SB10i..........................15 5XT stage monitor...........................16 Low-latency preset......................... 16 5XT stage monitor with low-frequency element................... 17 5XT stage monitor with SB15m......................
  • Page 4 Connection to LA amplied controller......................... 28 Cabling schemes for 5XT.........................28 Cabling 5XT using screw terminals......................29 Corrective maintenance............................. 32 Specications..............................39 5XT................................39 SB15m..............................40 SB10i..............................42 ETR5..............................44 5XT-SEALPLATE............................44 APPENDIX: Recommendation for speaker cables....................45...

  • 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

    Connector sealing plate for 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 4.0...
  • Page 9 5 m / 16.4 ft SPK1 0.7 m / 10 m / 25 m SPK2 2.3 ft / 32.8 ft / 82 ft SPK3 SPK4 DO cables DOSUB-LA8 2 × 2.5 mm² cable Rigging accessories ETR5 5XT-SEALPLATE 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 4.0...

  • 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 4.0...

  • 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: Rigging System Description

    It can be used to mount one 5XT on the wall or under the ceiling, with site angle adjustment. When the 5XT is stored, the ETR5 can be used to protect the connectors at the back of the enclosure as illustrated below.

  • Page 13: Mechanical Safety

    Loudspeaker congurations 5XT point source Deployed as a standalone point source, the 5XT system operates over the nominal bandwidth of the 5XT 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 14: 5Xt Point Source With Low-Frequency Element

    5XT, SB15m, and SB10i are driven by the LA2Xi / LA4X / LA8 / LA12X amplied controllers. 5XT with SB15m With SB15m, the 5XT system contour is reinforced by 10 dB at 100 Hz and the bandwidth is extended down to 40 Hz. Enclosure...

  • Page 15: 5Xt With Sb10I

    Loudspeaker congurations 5XT with SB10i With SB10i, the 5XT system contour is reinforced by 7 dB at 40 Hz and the bandwidth is extended down to 27 Hz. Enclosure SB10i Preset [5XT] [SB10_100] Frequency range (-10 dB) 27 Hz - 20 kHz Grouping subwoofers Place the subwoofer enclosures side by side.

  • Page 16: 5Xt Stage Monitor

    Low-latency preset A low-latency preset is available for the 5XT enclosure used as a monitor ([5XT_MO]). It reduces latency from 3.84 ms down to 1.18 ms (LA8) and 0.84 ms (LA2Xi / LA4X / LA12X). If the monitor is combined with a subwoofer, a custom preset must be used.

  • Page 17: 5Xt Stage Monitor With Low-Frequency Element

    5XT, SB15m, and SB10i are driven by the LA2Xi / LA4X / LA8 / LA12X amplied controllers. 5XT stage monitor with SB15m With SB15m, the 5XT system contour is reinforced by 16 dB at 60 Hz and the system bandwidth is extended down to 40 Enclosure...

  • Page 18: 5Xt Stage Monitor With Sb10I

    Loudspeaker congurations 5XT stage monitor with SB10i With SB10i, the 5XT system contour is reinforced by 7 dB at 40 Hz and the bandwidth is extended down to 27 Hz. Enclosure SB10i Preset [5XT_MO] [SB10_100] Frequency range (-10 dB) 27 Hz - 20 kHz Delay values Do not forget to add the pre-alignment and geometric delays depending on the conguration.

  • Page 19: 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 4.0...
  • Page 20 Inspection and preventive maintenance 5XT pole-mounted insert is present and not damaged grill screws are tightened 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 4.0...

  • Page 21: 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 4.0...
  • Page 22 • 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 4.0...
  • Page 23 4. Carefully clean the speaker with a dry cloth. 5. Perform the reassembly procedure. Replace the speaker gasket and the screws. Apply the recommended torque. 6. Repeat the listening test. If the problem persists, replace the speaker. 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 4.0...
  • Page 24 3. Clean the air gap thoroughly. Use double-face adhesive tape to remove any particles. 4. Perform the diaphragm reassembly procedure. Apply the recommended torque. 5. Repeat the listening test. If the problem persists, replace the driver. 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 4.0...

  • Page 25: 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 4.0...
  • Page 26 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 4.0...

  • Page 27: Pole-Mounting

    (3/8" thread) Risk of damaging the insert Do not overtighten the screw. 5XT has a 3/8" insert. Use a 5/8" to 3/8" thread adapter for the microphone stand if necessary. Procedure Screw the enclosure onto the microphone stand.

  • Page 28: Connection To La AmpliEd Controller

    Refer to the cabling schemes to connect the enclosures to different types of output connectors. On 5XT, each screw terminal is used for both IN and LINK, but are represented as two different connectors on the cabling schemes by convention.

  • Page 29: Cabling 5Xt Using Screw Terminals

    About this task 5XT-SEALPLATE has two cable glands: one for the input cable and one for the cable connecting to the next enclosure in parallel. The second cable gland is equipped with a protective plug. This procedure describes how to connect the input cable to the enclosure.
  • Page 30 Connection to LA amplied controller Procedure 1. Remove the two screws from the back of 5XT. 2. Insert the cable in the cable gland. 3. Strip the wires of the cable. 15 mm 10 mm 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 4.0...
  • Page 31 Connection to LA amplied controller 4. Secure the wires in the connectors and tighten the screw terminals. 5. Secure 5XT-SEALPLATE to 5XT. 1 N.m 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 4.0...

  • Page 32: Corrective Maintenance

    D/R - Coaxial loudspeaker (p.35) • D/R - HF diaphragm (p.36) For advanced maintenance, contact your L-Acoustics representative. Tools and consumables Before performing maintenance on this product, make sure all the tools listed are available. References are given for FACOM ®...
  • Page 33 Disassembly and Reassembly procedures In order to operate, follow the order outlined here. Each assembly refers to the corresponding Disassembly/Reassembly (D/R) procedure and the necessary repair kit. GRILL HF DIAPHGRAM KR HSBC13 COAXIAL LOUDSPEAKER KR HPBC51 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 4.0...
  • Page 34 Exploded view For safety reasons, always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the KR. Gradually tighten the screws following a star pattern. Save the spacers for reassembly. Use blue threadlocker. 1.5 N.m 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 4.0...
  • Page 35 KR HPBC51 Kit HP BC51 Speaker 5'' ×1 1297 5" coaxial speaker - 16 ohms Prerequisite Grill removed. D/R - Grill (p.34). Exploded view What to do next Perform the Acoustical check (p.21) procedures. 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 4.0...
  • Page 36 1" driver - 16 ohms M3×12 hex M4×12 hex Prerequisite Grill disassembled. D/R - Grill (p.34). Coaxial speaker removed. D/R - Coaxial loudspeaker (p.35). The coaxial loudspeaker is placed on a at surface in a dust-free environment. 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 4.0...
  • Page 37 1. Remove the HF loudspeaker from the LF loudspeaker. 3 N.m 4 mm 2. Place the HF driver on a at surface. 3. Remove the four screws securing the cover and remove the cover. 1.7 N.m 3 mm 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 4.0...
  • Page 38 9. Secure the HF loudspeaker on the LF loudspeaker with the two SDT00448 provided in the KR. Use the 4 mm hex bit. Set the torque to 3 Nm. 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 4.0...

  • Page 39: SpeciCations

    Peak level measured at 1 m under free eld conditions using pink noise with crest factor 4 (preset specied in brackets). IP54 is achieved with the 5XT-SEALPLATE connector sealing plate and a down-tilt angle of 20° and more. 5XT dimensions 165 mm / 6.5 in...

  • Page 40: Sb15M

    Pantone 426 C pure white RAL 9010 custom RAL code on special order IP55 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 4.0...
  • Page 41 Specications SB15m dimensions 520 mm / 20.5 in 580 mm / 22.8 in 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 4.0...

  • Page 42: Sb10I

    Pantone 426 C pure white RAL 9010 custom RAL code on special order IP55 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 4.0...
  • Page 43 Specications SB10i dimensions 539 mm / 21.2 in 178 mm / 7 in 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 4.0...

  • Page 44: Etr5

    60 mm / 2.4 in 5XT-SEALPLATE specications Description Connector sealing plate for 5XT Weight (net) 0.3 kg / 0.7 lb Material steel with anti-corrosion coating 5XT-SEALPLATE dimensions 117 mm / 4.6 in 17 mm / 0.67 in 5XT owner's manual (EN) version 4.0...

  • Page 45: Appendix: Recommendation For Speaker Cables

    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/installation-tools/...
  • Page 46 L-Acoustics 13 rue Levacher Cintrat - 91460 Marcoussis - France +33 1 69 63 69 63 - info@l-acoustics.com www.l-acoustics.com...

Table of Contents