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Summary of Contents for RCF HDL 30-A
- Page 1 OWNER MANUAL HDL 30-A ACTIVE TWO-WAY LINE ARRAY MODULE HDL 38-AS ACTIVE SUBWOOFER ARRAY MODULE...
- Page 3 HDL 30-A is changing the concept of compact arrays, providing primary performances to an extended market of professional users.
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Page 4: Important Note
The manual is to be considered an integral part of the product and must accompany the system when it changes ownership as a reference for correct installation and use as well as for the safety precautions. RCF S.p.A. will not assume any responsibility for the incorrect installation and/or use of the product. -
Page 5: General Operating Precautions
Modifications: Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by RCF may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment. - Page 6 RCF’s experienced engineering teams for the realization of the HDL 30-A system, with all components carefully matched to each other. This complete integration of all components allows not only superior performance and maximum operational reliability, but also provides users easy handling and plug &...
- Page 7 VOLTAGE The HDL 30-A amplifier is designed to work within the following AC Voltage limits: minimum voltage 100 Volt, maximum voltage 260 Volt. If the voltage goes below the minimum admitted voltage the system stops working. If the voltage goes higher than the maximum admitted voltage the system can be seriously damaged.
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Page 8: Rigging The System
5. RIGGING THE SYSTEM RCF has developed a complete procedure to set up and hang an HDL 30-A line array system starting from software data, enclosures, rigging, accessories, cables, until the final installation. GENERAL RIGGING WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS •... - Page 9 Shape Designer” software it is very easy to understand safety factors and limits for each specific configuration. To better comprehend in which safety range the mechanics are working a simple introduction is needed: HDL 30-A arrays’ mechanics are built with certified UNI EN 10025 Steel. RCF prediction software calculates forces on every single stressed part of the assembly and shows the minimum safety factor for every link.
- Page 10 System very curved PREDICTION SOFTWARE – SHAPE DESIGNER RCF Easy Shape Designer is a temporary software, useful for the setup of the array, for mechanics and for proper preset suggestions. The optimal setting of a loudspeaker array cannot ignore the basics of acoustics and the awareness that many factors contribute to a sonic result that matches expectations.
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Page 11: Software Installation
The software was developed with Matlab 2015b and requires Matlab programming libraries. At the very first installation user should refer to the installation package, available from the RCF website, containing the Matlab Runtime (ver. 9) or the installation package that will download the Runtime from the web. Once the libraries are correctly installed, for all the following version of the software the user can directly download the application without the Runtime. - Page 13 After the choice of folders for HDL30 Shape Designer software (Figure 2) and Matlab Libraries Runtime the installer takes a couple of minutes for the installation procedure.
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Page 14: Designing The System
DESIGNING THE SYSTEM The RCF Easy Shape Designer software is divided into two macro sections: the left part of the interface is dedicated to project variables and data (size of audiences to cover, height, number of modules, etc.), the right part shows the processing results. - Page 15 NOTE: the 3D model inside the GLL file permits inside AFMG Focus the selection of the “Local” presets. This implies the use of 4 of the 15 presets for the simulation. This limitation will be overcome with the release of the official RCF simulation software.
- Page 16 The RCF Easy Shape Designer algorithm calculates the curve that best fits the one that would be seen in the real world. Considering it is an approximation, the generated filters set should be validated with measurements or listening and...
- Page 17 HIGH FREQUENCY PRESET USING RDNet From the RCF Easy Shape Designer it is possible to export the suggested filters set to RDNet; after the selection of all the cabinets in the cluster, by pressing the Load Presets button in the “group” property tab, the user can choose the “.txt”...
- Page 18 RDNet setup is loaded and bypass any speaker local preset. RDNET IN/OUT PLUG SECTION. The RDNET IN/OUT PLUG SECTION features etherCON connectors for the RCF RDNet protocol. This allows the user to completely control the speaker using the RDNet software.
- Page 19 RDNET LOCAL SETUP/BYPASS. When released the local setup is loaded and RDNet can only monitor the speaker. When switched the RDNet setup is loaded and bypass any speaker local preset. RDNET IN/OUT PLUG SECTION. The RDNET IN/OUT PLUG SECTION features etherCON connectors for the RCF RDNet protocol. This allows the user to completely control the speaker using the RDNet software.
- Page 20 RIGGING COMPONENTS Description Accessory p/n FLYBAR HDL 30-A. Suspension bar to fly a maximum of 20 modules 13360380 Front bracket to hook the first module MOUNTING KIT FL-B PK HDL 30. Hooking bracket and shakle for safety chain 13360394 Mount bracket inclinometer SPARE PINS FRONT 4x HDL20-HDL18.
- Page 21 13360394 MOUNTING KIT FL-B PK HDL 30 13360382 KART WITH WHEELS KRT-WH 4X HDL 30. Necessary to carry and rigging 4 HDL 30-A 13360393 STACKING KIT STCK-KIT 2X HDL 30. For mounting HDL30-A on Sub 8006, 9006 and 9007 13360430...
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Page 22: Rigging Procedure
Flying frame. Ensure all Locking pins are fully inserted and securely locked before lifting any load. In the first instance use RCF Easy Shape Designer software to calculate the proper set up of the system and to check the safety factor parameter. - Page 23 Fix the pickup bracket with the two pins on the bracket’s lanyard to lock the pickup. RCF Easy Shape Designer will provide 3 values: A NUMBER from 1 to 28, which indicates the position of the first pin (considered from the flybar front) A or B, indicating the orientation of the pickup point F, C or R indicating where to screw the shackle.
- Page 24 1. Remove all the rear locking pins of the cabinets turning the rear bracket into the upper module and inserting the pins in the proper position. 2. Preset the splay angles of all cabinets, based on RCF Easy Shape Designer software...
- Page 25 RIGGING THE FLYBAR TO THE SPEAKERS Move the kart with the first 4 modules under the flybar. Attach the flybar onto the first cabinet of the assembly until the front links fit into the slots at the front of the frame and fix it with the Quick Lock pin supplied with the speaker.
- Page 26 Pull out the front and rear pin from the cart and remove it Remove all locking pins of the second cart cabinets and preset the splay angles of all cabinets based on RCF Easy Shape Designer software turning the rear bracket into the upper module and inserting the pin in the proper position.
- Page 27 Working with one pick up point this is achieved by pushing forward the cluster and simultaneously lowers the height of the system. Now fix and lock the quick lock pin between the first speaker of the cluster on the ground and the last of the hanging cluster.
- Page 28 A maximum of 4 x TOP cabinets are allowed to be set up as ground stack. The assembly of HDL 30-A in stacking uses the same flybar as the hanging process. Proceed as follows: Remove the pick-up front bracket and remove the laser/ inclinometer bracket.
- Page 29 Turn the rear stacking bracket of the flybar and select the proper angle. The correspondence of the bracket’s holes is the following: Stacking Bracket Rear Rigging Frame Loose Pin Housing WHITE C 0,7 C 2,7 Loose Pin Housing WHITE C 0,7 Loose Pin Housing YELLOW Loose Pin Housing WHITE Loose Pin Housing YELLOW...
- Page 30 On subwoofers 8006, 9006 and 9007 series fix the optional accessory “STACKING KIT STCK-KIT 2X HDL 30” cod. 13360393, to M20 female screw on the upper part of the sub. Place the flybar to sub and insert the stacking kit between the two cental pipes.
- Page 31 HDL38-AS STACKING PROCEDURE Connect the front bracket to the first HDL38-As cabinet using 2 quick lock pins (1 per side) Reverse and connect the rear bracket to the flybar using 1 quick lock pin. The frist HDL38-AS has to be fixed forming a 0°...
- Page 32 HDL38-AS & HDL30-A CONNECTION Connect the HDL38-AS front bracket to the HDL30-A front pipe using two quick lock pins Connect the HDL30-A swinging rear bracket to the HDL38-AS rear frame using 1 quick lock pin. Insert the pin in the external hole (shown below)
- Page 33 POSITIONING HDL38-AS ON ITS KART FRONT VIEW Position the HDL38-AS and connect the bottom one to the kart using 3 quick lock pins (2 in the front and 1 on the back) REAR VIEW...
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Page 34: Care And Maintenance - Disposal
During transportation ensure the rigging components are not stressed or damaged by mechanical forces. Use suitable transport cases. We recommend the use of the RCF HDL30 or HDL38 touring kart for this purpose. Due to their surface treatment the rigging components are temporarily protected against moisture. However, ensure the components are in a dry state while stored or during transportation and use. -
Page 35: Physical Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS HDL 30-A HDL 38-AS Frequency Response 50 Hz - 20 kHz 30 Hz - 400 Hz Max Spl 137 dB 138 dB Horizontal Coverage Angle 100° Vertical Coverage Angle 15° Compression Driver 1.4”, 4.0”v.c. Woofer 2x10”, 2.5”v.c. 18”neo, 4.0”v.c. - Page 36 RCF SpA: Via Raffaello, 13 - 42124 Reggio Emilia - Italy tel. +39 0522 274411 - fax +39 0522 274484 - e-mail: rcfservice@rcf.it...