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- Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Acheron Designer Screen Channel Loudspeaker ® Keep these important operating instructions. Check www.meyersound.com for updates.
- Page 2 The contents of this manual are furnished for informational purposes only, are subject to change without notice, and should not be con- strued as a commitment by Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. Meyer Sound assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccura- cies that may appear in this manual.
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
2. Keep these instructions. 12. If applicable, use only with the caster rails or rigging 3. Heed all warnings. specified by Meyer Sound, or sold with the loudspeaker. 4. Follow all instructions. Handles are for carrying only. 5. Do not use this loudspeaker near water. -
Page 4: Safety Summary
SAFETY SUMMARY English Ne pas installer l’haut-parleur dans un Um ein Überhitzen dem Lautsprecher endroit où il y a de l’eau ou une zu verhindern, das Gerät vor direkter To reduce the risk of electric shock, dis- humidité... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction How to Use This Manual Acheron Designer Screen Channel Loudspeaker Chapter 2: Power Requirements AC Connectors Wiring for AC Connections AC Power Distribution Acheron Designer Voltage Requirements Powering Up the Acheron Designer Acheron Designer Current Requirements... - Page 6 CONTENTS...
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction
The Acheron Designer uses the same patent-pending horn technology and high-frequency compression driver as the other Acheron models, delivering the same 38 Hz to 17 kHz frequency response. This consistency of fidelity between Acheron models ensures that soundtracks monitored with... - Page 8 Acheron Designer with Optional MYA-DES Cradle-Style Yoke An optional, black cloth grille frame update kit is available for installations where the Acheron Designer is not placed behind a screen. Acheron Designer with Recessed Heat Sink A proprietary two-channel, Class-D amplifier powers each driver channel independently.
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Page 9: Chapter 2: Power Requirements
Connect the AC Loop Output of the first the safe operation of the Acheron Designer. Acheron Designer to the AC Input of the second unit, and so forth. The AC Loop Output uses a PowerCon3 AC mains lock- ing connector that prevents accidental disconnections. -
Page 10: Wiring For Ac Connections
CHAPTER 2: POWER REQUIREMENTS WIRING FOR AC CONNECTIONS AC POWER DISTRIBUTION The Acheron Designer requires a grounded outlet. To oper- All components in an audio system (self-powered loud- ate safely and effectively, it is extremely important that the speakers, mixing consoles, and processors) must be prop- entire system be properly grounded. -
Page 11: Acheron Designer Voltage Requirements
1. Audio output is muted. If the Acheron Designer shuts down due to either low or high 2. Voltage is detected and the power supply mode is auto- voltage, its power supply automatically powers up again matically adjusted as necessary. -
Page 12: Electrical Safety Guidelines
Do not operate the unit if its power cable is frayed or bro- ■ ken. Keep all liquids away from the Acheron Designer to avoid ■ hazards from electrical shock. -
Page 13: Chapter 3: Amplification And Audio
Pins 2 and 3 carry the input as a differential signal. Pin 1 is connected to earth through a 1 kOhm, 1000 pF, 15 V The Acheron Designer rear panel includes a slot for the clamped network. This circuitry provides virtual ground lift... -
Page 14: Limiting
The male XLR Loop output connector allows multiple When source levels for the Acheron Designer exceed opti- Acheron Designers to be looped from a single audio source. mum input levels for its drivers, limiting is engaged and is For applications that require multiple Acheron Designers, indicated by the two Limit LEDs on the rear panel. -
Page 15: On/Status Led
3 dB. Though the ■ When installing the Acheron Designer in a soffit with the Acheron Designer will continue to operate normally with the loudspeaker flush against the back of the soffit (see... - Page 16 3.00 [76 mm] 1.00 [25 mm] Figure 4: Acheron Designer Mounted in Baffle Wall with Open Figure 3: Acheron Designer Mounted in Soffit, 1” Behind and 3” Ventilation Above Loudspeaker Above Loudspeaker for Ventilation...
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Page 17: Chapter 4: Rigging
When installing Meyer Sound loudspeakers and subwoof- safety cable (not included) are required to suspend the yoke. ers, the following precautions should always be observed: All Meyer Sound products must be used in accordance ■ with local, state, federal, and industry regulations. It is the owner’s and user’s responsibility to evaluate the reli-... - Page 18 CHAPTER 4: RIGGING...
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Page 19: Chapter 5: Rms Remote Monitoring System
CHAPTER 5: RMS REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEM The Acheron Designer is optionally available with the RMS RMS SOFTWARE remote monitoring system module, allowing it to be con- The optional RMS software provides extensive system sta- nected to an RMS network. RMS allows real-time monitor-... -
Page 20: Rms Module
RMS software displays all loudspeakers on the network in a RMS MODULE panel with icons, Meter views, and Text views that can be The Acheron Designer RMS module includes an Identify customized to suit your needs. Loudspeaker data is button, Wink/Activity LED, Remote Mute switch, and two updated 2–5 times per second. -
Page 21: Neuron Id For The Rms Module
RMS software. RESETTING THE RMS MODULE Remote Mute Switch You can use the Identify button to reset the Acheron Designer The recessed Remote Mute switch on the Acheron Designer RMS module when powering up the loudspeaker. This will RMS module determines whether the RMS software can cause the module to be decommissioned from the network. - Page 22 CHAPTER 5: RMS REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEM...
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Page 23: Chapter 6: System Design And Integration Tools
CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM DESIGN AND INTEGRATION TOOLS Meyer Sound offers two comprehensive tools to assist with The key to the accuracy of MAPP Online Cinema’s predic- the acoustical and functional requirements of system design tions is its exhaustive database of Meyer Sound loud- and optimization. -
Page 24: Sim 3 Measurement System
The MAPP Online Cinema client software is regularly SIM 3 Applications upgraded to add support for the latest Meyer Sound loud- speakers, as well as to add feature enhancements. Most The SIM 3’s primary applications are testing and aligning... -
Page 25: Appendix A: Acheron Designer Specifications
APPENDIX A: ACHERON DESIGNER SPECIFICATIONS ACOUSTICAL Operating Frequency Range 37 Hz – 18 kHz Note: Recommended maximum operating frequency range. Response depends on loading conditions and room acoustics. Frequency Response 38 Hz – 17 kHz ±4 dB Note: Measured free field with 1/3 octave frequency resolution at 4 meters. - Page 26 APPENDIX A: ACHERON DESIGNER SPECIFICATIONS Output Power 700 W total (550 W low channel, 250 W high channel) Note: Amplifier wattage rating based on the maximum unclipped burst sine-wave RMS volt- age the amplifier will produce into the nominal load impedance: low-frequency channel, 33 V rms into 2 ;...
- Page 27 ACHERON DESIGNER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ACHERON DESIGNER COMPLIANCE ACHERON DESIGNER DIMENSIONS 14.96 [380 mm] 6.96 [177 mm] 6.00 19.00 [152 mm] [483 mm] 12.18 [309 mm] 25.00 [635 mm] 25.38 [645 mm] 14.00 13.25 12.25 [356 mm] [337 mm] [311 mm] 14.58...
- Page 28 [645 mm] 27.62 22.00 [702 mm] [559 mm] 9.00 [229 mm] 5.25 [133 mm] Acheron Designer 3.00 Weight [76 mm] Without MYA-DES Yoke 76.0 lbs (34.5 kg) With MYA-DES Yoke 104.5 lbs (47.4 kg) Acheron Designer Dimensions with MYA-DES Cradle-Style Yoke...
- Page 32 Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. 2832 San Pablo Avenue Berkeley, CA 94702 www.meyersound.com © 2012 Meyer Sound. All rights reserved. T: +1 510 486.1166 Acheron Designer Operating Instructions, PN 05.211.005.01 A F: +1 510 486.835...