Avantone Pro CLA-10 ACTIVE Manual page 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hear-
ing loss. Individuals vary considerable in susceptibility to noise-induced
hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to
sufficiently intense noise for a period of time. The U.S. Government's
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have specified the
permissible noise level exposures shown in the following chart.
According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these permissible limits
could result in some hearing loss. To ensure against potentially danger-
ous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all
persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure
levels use hearing protectors while the equipment is in operation. Ear
plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when
operating the equipment in order to prevent permanent hearing loss if ex-
posure is in excess of the limits set forth here.
Duration, per Sound Level dBA, Typical example
day in hours slow response
8 90 Duo in small club
6 92
4 95 Subway train
3 97
2 100 Very loud classical music
1.5 102
That couple screaming
1 105
at each other
0.5 110
<0.25 115 Loudest parts at a rock concert
The Avantone CLA-10 Active Monitors comply with all applicable /
RoHS / WEEE European Union directives.
Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, as it will void your war-
ranty. Please check your unit carefully upon receipt and return to place of
purchase immediately if there are any problems with the product. After
that, the standard AVANTONE 5 YEAR warranty will apply to defects in
materials and workmanship.
CONNECTING YOUR CLA-10 ACTIVE MONITORS
Before plugging in and powering up your speakers please take a moment
to be certain that the proper AC MAINS operating voltage setting has been
selected on the rear panel.
Set all faders and level controls to minimum on your console/monitors
feed. All other equipment should be powered up before turning on the
U.S.A.
Should your AVANTONE product require service, please contact the
AVANTONE PRO Service Department. +1 845 642 3697-or- e-mail info@
avantonepro.com. You must obtain an RA # (Return Authorization num-
ber) from us before shipping a unit back to us. This RA # must be clearly
written on the outside of the box.
Please safely pack the units...It is best to use the original packing mate-
rials. AVANTONE PRO cannot be responsible for any damages incurred
in shipping to us due to poor packaging. PLEASE PACK CAREFULLY and
FULLY INSURE THE SHIPMENT.
INTERNATIONAL
For service or warranty assistance, please contact the AVANTONE PRO
distributor in your country through the dealer from whom you purchased
this product.
LIMITED 5 YEAR WARRANTY
AVANTONE CLA-10 Actives are warranted by Avantone Pro to be free
from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 5 YEARS
to the original purchaser. In the event of such defects, the Avantone Pro
product will be repaired without charge or, at our option, replaced with a
new one if delivered to Avantone Pro prepaid, together with a copy of the
sales slip or other proof of purchase date. The warranty excludes prob-
lems due to normal wear, abuse, shipping damage or failure to use the
product in accordance with the specifications.
All speaker systems are vulnerable to damage from sustained amplifier
clipping. This can be described as a distortion of the signal caused by the
amplifier running out of headroom. Heat will then be generated in the
voice coil of the driver beyond the heat handling capabilities of wire and
glue. At some point the voice coil will burn, causing the speaker to sound
very distorted; eventually the driver will stop working.
All parts and labor are covered under this Limited Warranty. However, if it
is determined by AVANTONE PRO that the voice coil was burned due to
sustained amplifier clipping, we reserve the right to charge the customer
for the cost of the repair, since this is considered abuse.
Avantone Pro shall not be liable for damages based upon inconvenience,
loss of use of the product, loss of time, interrupted operation or com-
mercial loss or any other damages, whether incidental, consequential, or
otherwise. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have
other rights, which will vary from state to state.
This warranty is not transferable.
CLA-10 Actives so as to avoid loud turn-on spikes and surges. The input
"SYSTEM GAIN" control is set at minimum at the factory so as to avoid an
accidental overload upon initial hookup. This is intended to force the engi-
neer to purposefully set the gain where appropriate and safe in reference
to the monitor send output level from the console.
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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
1. Combo TRS/XLR Input: This combo XLR input accepts a BALANCED male XLR plug
as well as a 3-conductor BALANCED TRS 1/4" connection. For unbalanced connec-
tions, please refer to the RCA input only.
2. RCA Input: This input acceps an unbalanced RCA plug.
3. GROUND LIFT Switch: By engaging this switch the pin 1 shield is lifted at the input
jack. This can be used to aid in ground loop control of the incoming analog line signal.
XLR TRS
HOT (+) Pin 2 Tip
COLD (-) Pin 3 Ring
Shield (Ground) Pin 1 Shield
4. Volume: This passive attenuator adjusts the level of the signal coming into the unit..
Rotating the control clockwise reduces attenuation while a counter-clock- wise rota-
tion increases attenuation. The detented gain positions allow for repeatable settings
between speakers for proper matching.
NOTE: When the signal appearing at the input is too hot, the amplifier
can overload causing distortion and possible damage to the speaker.
If overload occurs, decrease the input level by turning the knob count-
er-clockwise a few clicks.
5. VTPC: (Virtual Tissue Paper Control) Adjusts the high frequency driver voice. Range
is+3dBto-20dB. The Full clockwise setting matches the average standard voicing of
the vertical passive monitors and roughly 3 o'clock matches the average standard
voicing of the horizontal passive monitors.
6. POWER Switch: This switch turns the toroidal transformer power on and off. The
unit still has live AC power at the inlet and upstream from the power switch.
7. VOLTAGE SELECT Switch: There is a switch on the power supply for selecting the
proper AC/MAINS operating voltage for your location. CHECK THIS SETTING BEFORE
APPLYING POWER!
8. AC INPUT: The AC inlet accepts standard IEC320 C14 cables. The integrated fuse
tray should have the correct fuse value installed as indicated on the rear panel for the
AC voltage being applied.
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CLA-10 ACTIVE BREAK-
IN SUGGESTIONS
Because any new full-range speaker exhibits a certain amount
of "tightness" when first played, you will most likely benefit
from a break-in of the CLA-10 Active if you are going to be
doing critical work. Normally, standard usage of the speakers
over a short period of time is all that is required before you rec-
ognize the tonal changes that occur after some hours of use.
However, if you need to get to work immediately; then we do
have a suggested break-in mode that will advance the natural
RCA
time process much quicker. Here's the quick version!
Tip
Though the CLA-10 Actives do perform solidly right out of the
Shield box, it is beneficial to run them through a burn-in period before
using them in professional mix situations.
Some high-end speaker manufacturers claim that many
speakers need a 100-200 hour break-in period before they are
"normalized, " which most professional engineers do just to get
used to their new monitors. We feel that simply playing any
music with good low frequency content through them on a
loop for 24-72 hours at a medium volume level can easily
do this. Users have reported that this speeds up the break-in
process, and the speakers open up a bit more than when first
powered up.
Whatever process you utilize, rest assured that you have pur-
chased an amazing tool that will aid in determining the proper
levels and tones of your all-important mixes!
Enjoy and here's to accurate mixes!