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  • Page 1 User Manual MODEL: QM 500...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 When Installing the Unit .
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    QM500 User Manual Safety Precautions • Be sure to read the instructions in this section carefully before use . • Make sure you observe the instructions in this manual as the conventions of safety symbols and messages are very important . •...
  • Page 4: When Installing The Unit

    QM500 User Manual WARNING When Installing the Unit When the Unit is in Use • Do not expose the unit to rain or an • Turn down the amplifier before switching environment where it may be exposed to on the amplifier . If there is no sound, water or other liquids, as doing so may check the speaker connections .
  • Page 5: General Description

    QM500 User Manual WARNING Flying the box from one insert must not be attempted! Improper installation may result in damage, injury or death . General Description Installation The QM500 is a passive two way bass Temporary installation is possible with the reflex design speaker suitable for mobile or 35mm floor stand mounting in the base of installation use .
  • Page 6: Getting The Best From Your Qm500

    SIGNA L - HIGHPASS-B 35Hz 80Hz LOW PASS-B LIMITE R GROUND 80Hz 110Hz LIFT GROUND OUTPUT B DESIGNED BY QUEST ENGINEERING,AUSTRALIA ~ 220 240V 10A 50/60H z LINKB INPU T B Recommended QM500 Amplifier Configuration User Manual Q Motion Series QM500...
  • Page 7: Speaker Cables

    QM500 User Manual Speaker cables If you intend to set up the QM500 as part of a multiple box array, see the section ‘Flying the Speaker cable needs to be as heavy gauge QM500’ . as conveniently possible for low-loss results . Light gauge cable (below 1 .5mm) will create When positioning the speaker system on a extra resistance and waste amplifier power .
  • Page 8: Flying The Qm500

    QM500 User Manual Flying the QM500 Before suspending any speaker system vertically), the asymmetrical horn should be always inspect all components (enclosure, used as supplied and will not need to be rigging frames, track fittings, etc .) for cracks, rotated . deformations, corrosion, missing, loose or damaged parts that could reduce strength For horizontal installation rotate 45 degrees...
  • Page 9: Qm500 Wave Guide Examples

    QM500 User Manual QM500 Wave Guide Examples 45˚ +15˚ -45˚ 60˚ QM500 FOH Configuration (front) QM500 FOH Configuration (side) 60˚ 45˚ QM500 Foldback Configuration (front) QM500 Foldback Configuration (side) 45˚ 60˚ QM500 Horiztonal Configuration (front) QM500 Horizontal Configuration (side) Q Motion Series User Manual QM500...
  • Page 10: Qm500 Specifications

    QM500 User Manual QM500 Specifications Frequency (Hz) QM500 - Frequency Response - 2 .83V/1m Technical Parameters Power Handling 500W program , 1000W peak Frequency Response 55-18kHz (+/-3dB) Sensitivity 98dB @ 1kHz Maximum SPL @ 1m 128dB Woofer 15” Medium Power Bass Woofer Tweeter 1”...
  • Page 11: Qm500 Reference Diagram

    QM500 User Manual QM500 Reference Diagram 3bis 2bis No . Description Spare Part Complete Grill (with Acoustic Foam) HGQM500 15” Woofer (3” voice-coil, 350Wrms, 8ohms) T15004 2bis Recone kit to suit 15” woofer RT15004 Compression Driver 1” exit (1 .75”voice-coil, 75Wrms, 8ohms) T1012 3bis Compression driver recone (diaphragm)
  • Page 12: Tech Tips And Troubleshooting

    QM500 User Manual Tech Tips and Troubleshooting will depend on a number of factors, but it is You can never know too much when it comes enough to say that by the time you get to the to the variety of technical issues that can end of the red, your mixer is now clipping and appear at your gig .
  • Page 13: Powering Up The Pa System

    QM500 User Manual Powering up the PA system saving investment is a domestic power tester to check that the power supply sockets are It is wise to avoid switching on or off devices correctly wired . Faulty or incorrectly wired in the signal path while the speaker system is power is a booby trap that is more common powered and turned up .
  • Page 14 Thank you for choosing Quest. Please take the time to complete your product registration card which is included with the packaging. Registering your Quest Engineering product will: • CONFIRM YOUR WARRANTY • REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT • PROTECT YOUR NEW PRODUCT REGISTER ONLINE: www.questaudio.net/registration...

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