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M A D E I N F R A N C E

INSTRUCTIONS

RS700 WATERFALL SPECIAL EDITION

W1.0

FEATURING :

X-GUARD™/U-GUARD™/T-GUARD™/X-TEND™/ CSC™

READ BEFORE USE

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Page 1 M A D E I N F R A N C E INSTRUCTIONS RS700 WATERFALL SPECIAL EDITION W1.0 FEATURING : X-GUARD™/U-GUARD™/T-GUARD™/X-TEND™/ CSC™ READ BEFORE USE...
Page 4: Important Notes
IMPORTANT NOTES: The W1.0 program implemented in this version of the RS700 is dedicated for use with the LCR300, LCR500 and SUB600 & SUB600S speakers. This program is the direct result of in-depth engineering and design which has been veriﬁed using practical measurements and tests.
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions And Warnings
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. Before installing your RS700 ampliﬁer, it is imperative to read this manual entirely. Follow and keep these instructions. If in any doubt about the conﬁguration or any of the connections to be made, consult your dealer.
Page 6: Section A : Design & Innovations
DSP board. The RS700 oﬀers audio connections via 2 analog inputs usingeither RCA or XLR. It also oﬀers 2 analog XLR outputs driven by the DSP (for speciﬁc applications covered later) and a highly innovative digital link which uses digital S/PDIF for both input and output.
Page 7 (from 3 to 12 sec). When the thresholds are exceeded, the algorithm triggers a drop of -15 dB on all outputs of the RS700 (speaker outputs, XLR outputs, and digital S/PDIF link) in order to reduce the power level of the system. Depending on the nature of the audio signals and if the input levels are not reduced, the thermal protection can remain continuously active.
Page 8 • X-TEND™ PROCESSING The speaker drivers and their bass-reﬂex cabinet combine to form a whole whose acoustic response is equivalent to that of a high-pass ﬁlter. X-TEND™ processing is based on the very precise knowledge of this relationship and all the associated electro-acoustic parameters. By conditioning the audio signal in relation to this model, this processing extends the response in the infra bass amplitude while reducing the group delay which creates an improvement of the impulse response and phase response.
Page 9 • CSC™ ( « SPEAKER » MODE ONLY ): « Cinema Screen Compensation » technology allows you to change the frequency response above 1KHz for the speakers which are placed behind cinema screens to compensate for the acoustic absorption of the screen material.
Page 10: Section B : Getting Started
SECTION B : GETTING STARTED 1. LAYOUT, CONNECTIONS & INFORMATION - 7 -...
Page 11 Line-level XLR outputs (for use with an external analog ampliﬁer controlled by the DSP) 75 Ohm RCA type S/PDIF digital input (exclusively for use with a second RS700) 75 Ohm RCA type SPDIF digital output (exclusively for use with a second RS700) Speaker outputs 12Vdc trigger Input/output (3.5mm mono jack)
Page 12: Led Indicators
2. LED INDICATORS RED LEDS: - U-GUARD™ Processing works in both « SUB » & « SPEAKER » mode U-GUARD™ processing analyses the audio signal and makes adjustments to avoid clipping. A repetitive or rhythmical audio signal will activate the processing and is not a problem even at high levels.
Page 13: Sub Mode
Analog input selector. Choice of balanced (17) (XLR) or unbalanced (16) (RCA) inputs Selector for Analog inputs or S/PDIF digital input. Ensure the RS700 is turned oﬀ or muted before switching. The "DIGT" position is only to be used on the Secondary RS700 whenRS700s are chained together.
Page 14: Installation
(including the export version) or by a cable that does not have a connection to the earth. 6. INSTALLATION The RS700 can be installed in a 19-inch RACK. The device comes with 2 adapters and 4 screws; the adapter ﬂanges are mounted by simple screwing on the rear part of the front panel, ensuring that they are adequately tight.
Page 15 In stereo use the ampliﬁed outputs and XLR outputs of the RS700 are perfectly synchronous. When XLR outputs are used, it is preferable to use an ampliﬁer without any internal digital processing so as not to induce relative latency between the two devices.
Page 16: Section C : Configuration Of Sub & Speaker Mode
SECTION C : CONFIGURATION OF SUB & SPEAKER MODE 1. SETTING THE MODE AND MAIN GAIN Before commissioning, check that the mode chosen corresponds to the model of enclosure or subwoofer connected. The ampliﬁer must be de-energized and disconnected the mains. These settings are made inside the device with the cover removed.
Page 17: Section D : Cinema Set-Up
• Connect the SUB PREOUT output of the AV processor to either the L or R RCA (16) or the L or R XLR (17) input of the RS700. Either the L or R input can be used as the inputs in this mode are automatically summed.
Page 18 Control panel settings in CINEMA-SUB conﬁguration • Switch (6) must be set to "AN” analog input • Set switch (5) to XLR or RCA depending on the type of connector used • Switch (8) Filtering: Must be set to the FULL position •...
Page 19 • Connect the SUB PREOUT output of the AV processor to either the L or R RCA (16) or the L or R XLR (17) input of the RS700. Either the L or R input can be used as the inputs in this mode as they are automatically summed.
Page 20 MUTE (4) to position 1. Points to note : • All settings are made on the “PRIMARY” RS700. The volume control (1) adjusts the volume simultaneously on the 4 ampliﬁer outputs (21) of the two chained RS700s. • Once the "DIGT" position is chosen, the front panel settings are inoperative on the “SECONDARY”...
Page 21 Reminder : Connections are to be made with all electronics turned oﬀ. • Connect the PRE OUT FL & FR outputs from the audio video processor to one RS700 and PRE OUT Center output to either one of the channels on a second RS700 to the ANALOG INPUT (16) or (17) RCA or XLR inputs.
Page 22 Control panel settings in CINEMA-SPEAKER conﬁguration • Switch (6) must be set to "AN” analog input • Set switch (5) to XLR or RCA depending on the type of connector used • Switch (8) Filtering: Must be set to the FULL position •...
Page 23: Section E : Stereo Set-Up With Stereo Preamp Bi-Amplification : 2 X Sub600S + 2 X Lcr500 (Or Lcr300)
BI-AMPLIFICATION : 2 X SUB600S + 2 X LCR500 (OR LCR300) For studio monitor and stereo solutions that must deliver very high sound pressure levels, the RS700 can be used for active bi-ampliﬁcation. Two implementations are possible from a either preamp or mixing desk with two pre-out outputs.
Page 24 The XLR (18) outputs have a ﬁxed 100 Hz high-pass ﬁlter to power speakers using a generic ampliﬁer (without DSP). The DSP architecture oﬀers the possibility to create bi-ampliﬁed systems using 2 RS700 (Option A) or a single RS700 for the bass speakers using a generic ampliﬁer via XLR the outputs using the RS700s onboard DSP (Option B).
Page 25 (21) to speakers. • Connect the second PREOUT L&R output of your audio preampliﬁer to the ANALOG INPUT (16) or (17) inputs of the second RS700 conﬁgured in <<SUB>> mode. Connect the ampliﬁed outputs (21) to the SUB600S. - 22 -...
Page 26 Control panel settings in SPEAKER-STEREO conﬁguration 2 x LCR300/500 HI-PASS 12dB Butterworth • Switch (6) must be set to "AN” analog input. • Set switch (5) to XLR or RCA depending on the type of connector used. • Switch (8) Filtering: must be set to Position 1. •...
Page 27 Control panel settings for SPEAKER-STEREO : 2 x LCR300/500 SETUP HI-PASS 24dB Linkwitz-Riley • Switch (6) must be set to "AN” analog input • Set switch (5) to XLR or RCA depending on the type of connector used • Switch (8) Filtering: must be set to Position 2 •...
Page 28 Reminder: Connections are to be made with all electronics turned oﬀ. • Connect the L&R PREOUT output of your audio preampliﬁer to the ANALOG INPUT (16) or (17) of the ﬁrst RS700 conﬁgured in « SUB » mode, and connect the ampliﬁer power outputs (21) to the SUB600S.
Page 29 RS700 IN « SUB » MODE WITH 2 x SUB600S 2 x SUB600S SETUP LOW-PASS 12dB Butterworth • Switch (6) must be set to "AN” analog input • Set switch (5) to XLR or RCA depending on the type of connector used •...
Page 30: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS RATED POWER/4 OHMS/SINE WAVE 12 SECONDS BOTH CHANNEL WORKING 2 x 700 W RMS NOMINAL OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 4 - 16 Ohms MIMIMUM OUT OUT IMPEDANCE (ON IMPEDANCE CURVE) 3 Ohms PEAK CURRENT (AMP PROTECTION THRESHOLD ) 2 x 30 A FREQUENCY RESPONSE IN «...
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Page 33 CLEANING For cleaning (with the ampliﬁer turned oﬀ) you can use a window cleaner with a soft, lint-free cloth. Never use any kind of abrasive product. GUARANTEE Waterfall speakers are guaranteed for 5 years - covering both parts and manufacturing defects. Ampliﬁers are guaranteed for 2 years.
Page 34 Made in France. 5-year Parts & Manufacturing warranty (excliuding ampliﬁiers : 2year warranty). Our research and development policy allows us to be able to these develop products. Waterfall Audio reserves the right to modify these features without notice. All drivers and ampliﬁers are developed and manufactured by ATOHM (France).