Community MVP™ Series II Loudspeaker Systems Owner’s Manual Table of Contents EC STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY......................2 INTRODUCTION............................3 MVP™ Series II Loudspeaker Systems from Community ..............3 Features ............................... 3 Unpacking and Inspection........................4 Important Safety Information........................4 Cautions and Warnings ..........................4 Loud Sound - Please Be Careful! ......................
MVP™ Series II Owner’s Manual EC Statement of Conformity This document confirms that the range of products of Community Professional Loudspeakers bearing the CE label meet all the requirements in the EMC directive 89/336/EEC laid down by the Member States Council for adjustment of legal requirements, furthermore the products comply to the rules and regulations referring to the electromagnetic compatibility of devices from 30 August 1995.
MVP™ Series II Owner’s Manual Introduction Welcome to the Community family! For over 35 years we’ve been creating the highest quality components you can buy, and we do our best to make sure you are satisfied with your new loudspeaker system.
Please note that once the shipment has left Community, the responsibility for damage is borne by the freight company. This means that if there is damage, you must file a claim with the freight company.
Loud Sound - Please Be Careful! Community loudspeakers are capable of generating high sound pressure levels. Long exposure to sustained loud sound may cause hearing impairment. In the U.S. there are specific Federal noise exposure guidelines set down by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration).
Community Professional Loudspeakers MVP™ Series II Owner’s Manual Connecting Your Loudspeakers to Your Amplifier We strongly recommend the use of proper cable and good quality connectors for speaker wiring. Using guitar cables or zip cord (used for table lamps) may degrade the performance of your loudspeakers. If your speaker cables will be less than 25' long, 16-gauge (1.5 mm ) stranded twisted-pair cable will be...
In considering what size amplifier to use, rather than focusing on the speaker’s power handling, it is more important to determine what is the OPTIMUM power for the speaker. For Community loudspeakers the best answer lies in the PROGRAM power rating. This Program power rating should determine the size amplifier you should use.
Community Professional Loudspeakers MVP™ Series II Owner’s Manual To achieve the maximum sound pressure level of the speakers, we recommend the following amplifier ratings: Loudspeaker Type Model Number Recommended Power Full-Range MVP12 300W to 450W @ 8 Ohms Full-Range MVP15...
MVP™ Series II Owner’s Manual Using the MVP18S Subwoofer System While all Community full-range speaker systems have exceptional bass output, the MVP18S subwoofer has even more. A very special feature of the MVP18S is its built-in crossover with a high-pass output.
Community MVP12, MVP15, MVP15HO and MVP215HO loudspeaker enclosures are provided with 5/16"-18 thread “T-Nuts” (captive threaded inserts) in the sides of the enclosures for hanging or mounting.
How Community’s Dyna-Tech™ Circuitry Works Community’s Dyna-Tech™ circuitry not only provides protection for all drivers in a loudspeaker but offers multiple levels of protection. Dyna-Tech™ does not use light bulbs. Instead we use High Positive Current Coefficient Resistors (HPCCR’s) specifically designed for Community with the precise parameters needed for this application: predictable impedance and a very smooth relationship between current and impedance.
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Community Professional Loudspeakers MVP™ Series II Owner’s Manual The MVP™ Series II protection circuitry provides an additional protection stage for the entire loudspeaker to protect it from severe misuse and abuse. If the system is left in protection for a long...
Community Professional Loudspeakers MVP™ Series II Owner’s Manual Grille Removal and Installation The steel grilles on the MVP™ Series II full-range systems are mounted with four molded nylon grille clamps. These clamps are located on the face of the cabinet, two just below the lower edge of the high frequency horn, and two about 3”...
Community Professional Loudspeakers MVP™ Series II Owner’s Manual Grille Installation The socket head screws in the four grille clamps should still be in their loosened condition, as they were left when the grille was removed. Pull upward on the end of each grille clamp to be sure it has returned to its natural unclamped position.
Warranty and Service Both Community and your dealer want to be sure you are happy with your new loudspeaker system. If there seems to be a problem of any type with the loudspeakers, the very first step should be to contact the dealer where the product was purchased.
Return Authorization (RA) number before shipping. All return shipments must have an RA number from the Community Service Department or they will be refused. The Product must also be shipped in its original packing material or equivalent so as not to be damaged while in transit. Product shipped in substandard packaging will be refused.
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