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Order Code: SPEA40
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  • Page 1 Order Code: SPEA40 ENGLISH w w w . p r o l i g h t . c o . u k...

  • Page 2: Unpacking Instructions

    WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to ensure that all the parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the dealer immediately and retain the packaging material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT: The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this manual or any unauthorised modification to the equipment. • Never let the power-cable come into contact with other cables. Handle the power-cable and all mains voltage connections with particular caution! •...
  • Page 4 Please note that speaker systems can move due to bass beats and vibrations. Furthermore, unintended pushing on the speakers present a further risk. The speaker system must always be secured against moving or the respective area has to be blocked.
  • Page 5 The given maximum power of the speaker system describes short term peaks the system can handle as a maximum. The corresponding RMS power is - as of all comparable systems (also from other manufactures) - significantly lower. The maximum power of the speaker system must never be exceeded. When operating the speaker system, please make sure that the system always sounds clear. When distortion can be heard, either the amplifier or the loud speaker is being overdriven. Overloads can quickly lead to amplifier or speaker damage. In order to avoid damage, please reduce the volume immediately when distortion can be heard. When speaker systems are damaged by overdriving, the guarantee becomes void.

  • Page 6: Unpacking And Transportation

    Make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked when rigging, derigging or servicing the system. Please note: W Audio cannot be made liable for damages caused by incorrect installations and excessive noise levels. Gig Rig System Features: •...

  • Page 7: Balanced Output

    MASTER VOLUME BALANCED INPUT BALANCED OUTPUT TO RIGHT SATELLITE TO LEFT SATELLITE CAUTION GIG RIG 2 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: REPLACE WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING. DISCONNECT POWER CABLE BEFORE CHANGING FUSE ULTRA COMPACT ACTIVE SYSTEM...
  • Page 8 AC Voltage Selector Make sure that the selector is set correctly for the country of use. Power switch Press the power switch in order to switch the unit on of off. AC Input Socket This socket is used to plug the power cable in. Fuse Holder Only replace the fuse when the unit is disconnected from the mains.
  • Page 9 In order to obtain the highest sound quality, only use high quality cables for connecting the units. The Gig Rig 2 can be connected via balanced jack plugs or XLR plugs. Always connect the left and right channels for stereo operation. For mono operation, connect the mono signal to the left input.

  • Page 10: Installing The Speaker Cables

    Connections This speaker system is equipped with 4 pole, lockable speaker sockets. For locking the connection turn the plug to the right. For unlocking pull the unlock button and turn the plug to the left and pull it out of the socket. Speaker socket Installing the speaker cables Connect the satellite speakers to the left and right satellite sockets.

  • Page 11: Satellite System

    Installation Stacking This speaker system may only be installed on top of another speaker system if both systems are clamped up to each other via appropriate clamping belts and protected against tilting over. Satellite System The satellite system must always provide enough stability. The subwoofer’s base surface must always be sufficiently dimensioned in relation to the top speaker in order to prevent tilting over.
  • Page 12 Installation on a Speaker Stand The speaker system may only be installed on a speaker stand if the original speaker system is equipped with an appropriate stand adaptor. Stands or satellite systems must only be installed on a plane area with a maximum inclination angle of 5˚. CAUTION: Speaker systems installed under the influence of horizontal forces, e.g.

  • Page 13: Overhead Installation

    Overhead Installation If the speaker system is to be installed with a mounting height of more than 1 meter (e.g. on a stage or framework), the speaker system must always be secured with an appropriate secondary securing attachment. The installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment. e.g. an appropriate catch net. The secondary safety attachment must be constructed in a way that no part of the installation can fall down if the main attachment fails.

  • Page 14: Secondary Attachment

    Secondary Attachment Please note: The Speaker system must always be secured with three appropriate eye bolts and three appropriate safety ropes. The eyelets and the safety ropes must always hold at least 12 times the weight of the speaker system. Please note: Before installing the eye bolts, make sure that the thread is is always in perfect condition and free from dirt.

  • Page 15: Wall Installation

    Wall Installation The speaker system can only be installed on a wall, if the original speaker system is equipped with an appropriate mounting point. Before attaching the speaker system, make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10 times the installations weight.
  • Page 16 Suspended Installation (cont...) Procedure Step 1: Unscrew the allen screw with a suitable allen key. Step 2: Install the eye bolts in the threaded holes on the speaker system. The eye bolts must be tightened until the stop position, hand tight without any tools. Step 3: Install the screw on chain link in the first and last links and tighten the fixation screw.
  • Page 17 Replacing The Fuse CAUTION! Before replacing the fuse, please make sure that mains cable is unplugged. Procedure Step 1: Unscrew the fuse holder and the rear panel with a screw driver (anti-clockwise). Step 2: Remove the old fuse from the fuse holder. Step 3: Install a new fuse of the same type and rating. Step 4: Replace the fuse holder in the housing and fix it.
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