D.A.S. Variant 25A User Manual

D.A.S. Variant 25A User Manual

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  • Page 1 Variant series Installation Line Array...
  • Page 2 Cuando se deban instalar dos unidades sobre trípode mediante el When installing two Variant 25A units on a tripod (using the AXC-V25 suso del soporte AXC-V25 la altura máxima desde el suelo hasta el structure) the maximum safety height from floor to bottom of first mismo con los pies del trípode a su máxima extensión debe ser...
  • Page 3: System Description

    The are assembled). This switch provides two additional VARIANT 25A model can be used alone as a frontfill or equalizations to adjust the high frequency range. under balcony unit for voice reproduction. The second...
  • Page 4: Rigging System

    It is 4 quick release pins are provided with VARIANT 25A the user's responsibility to stay within safe limits. It is and 6 quick release pins with the VARIANT 18A.
  • Page 5 Both 0º the VARIANT 25A and VARIANT 18A can be attached 6º to the AX-V25 bumper. Up to 20 VARIANT 25A units 7º 5º can be flown from the AX-V25 bumper while 8º...
  • Page 6 Truss Garra Hook Clamp M8x35 DIN912 screws The AXC-V25 ceiling mount accessory features several holes on the top plate which allow for hook clamps to be fixed to them, so up to 4 units can be flown from truss structures. The AXC-V25 can also be used to pole mount up to two units on top of one VARIANT 18A unit or on a tripod by making use of a special...
  • Page 7: Safety Factors

    3 AX-V25 rigging grid (bumper), which should be used VARIANT 25A units. Six special M8x35 DIN912 with one hoist. The maximum load that can be flown screws must be used to attach the accessory to the using the AX-V25 is 285 kg (627 lb) so one 0.5 Ton...
  • Page 8 Balanced signal XLR. Pin 3. SELF POWERED SYSTEM assignments as follows : 3.1 VARIANT 25A 1=GND (ground) The VARIANT 25A is a two way class AB 2=(+) Non inverted input self powered system. 3=(-) Inverted input Nominal amplifier power (Continuous) per...
  • Page 9 1=GND (ground) 2=(+) Non inverted input Shutdown voltage (divide by 2 for 115 V): 3=(-) Inverted input VARIANT 25A: 160 V LOOP THRU Used for paralleling several VARIANT 18A: 160 V units, which will share the same input. Could also be used to provide signal for an outboard power amplifier.
  • Page 10 3.10 CONNECTIONS The VARIANT 25A unit can be used alone for Mute all signal sources before switching the speech applications where low SPL is suitable. To use unit on or off.
  • Page 11 SIGNAL SIGNAL INPUT INPUT SATELLITE SATELLITE OUTPUT OUTPUT 138 Hz 138 Hz POWER POWER INPUT INPUT LINE LINE Connection employing the filtered Satellite Output . POWER POWER INPUT INPUT SIGNAL SIGNAL INPUT INPUT Connection using an external processor to adjust the delay between systems. 138 Hz Delay Delay...
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    3.11 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION No sound from the unit. 1- The signal source is sending 1- Check that the mixer or sound SIGNAL presence LED no signal. source is sending signal to the UNIT. indicator(s) do(es) not light up. 2- Defective cable.
  • Page 13: System Installation

    The next step will be to mechanically Before installing the VARIANT 25A system connect the first VARIANT 25A to the AX-V25. In order it is advisable to run a simulation using the EASE to do so rotate the connecting links (1) and then insert FOCUS software utilizing the venue dimensions.
  • Page 14 2º. Once this has been done then the enclosure must be hung from the first box (7) and assured by means of one more safety pin (8). Cluster of six VARIANT 25A. The above described procedure applies to the rest of the units.
  • Page 15 If VARIANT 25A units are to be hung from the VARIANT 18A subwoofers, first the connecting links have to be rotated (7), then the safety pin must...
  • Page 16 In order to attach the VARIANT 25A unit to 4.5 STACKING UNITS ON THE SUBS the subwoofer unit, introduce the connecting (5) links on the VARIANT 18A into the receptacles on the The VARIANT 18A units feature integral VARIANT 25A. Then two safety pins (6) must be...
  • Page 17 4.6 SYSTEM INSTALLATION USING THE CEILING SUPPORT AXC-V25 The VARIANT 25A units can be set up as a long array of more than four enclosures (as explained Grower (lock) washer above) or as a small array of 2, 3 or 4 units. In the latter case the highly resistant AX-V25 grid accessory is not necessary.
  • Page 18 The AXC-V25 accessory can also be used as a support for up to two VARIANT 25A units on a pole mount accessory, on top of one VARIANT 18A unit. To...
  • Page 19 M8x35 DIN912 screws and placed in the following order- grower (lock) washer, metal washer and rubber washer. Warning!! If three VARIANT 25A units have to be hung it is advisable to fix the box in the middle to the wall mount accessory.
  • Page 20: Using The System With Subs

    If, for any reason, the Satellite Output on the subwoofer is not going to be used to feed the VARIANT 25A units, then it is recommended to make use of an external processor to high pass filter the signal fed...
  • Page 21 When using a subwoofer other than the VARIANT 18A in combination with the VARIANT 25A units, it is recommended that external processor be used to filter the signal fed into the VARIANT 25A units at 138 Hz POWER SIGNAL INPUT...
  • Page 22: Maintenance

    6. MAINTENANCE bepositioned face downwards, on the aluminum front grill. Then remove the four M5x10 DIN965 screws VARIANT 25A that fix the amplifier to the sides of the box. In order to access the 5B 5” speakers, the four M4x8 DIN965 screws that fix the aluminium grill to the box, should be removed.
  • Page 23 VARIANT 18A In order to access the 18” 18H speaker, the six M4x8 DIN965 screws that fix the grille to the aluminum sides have to be removed first. Then remove the 8 M5x35 DIN7985 screws to replace the speaker. To access to the amplifier twelve M4x20 DIN965 screws that fix it to the rear side of the box must be removed.
  • Page 24: Specifications

    7. SPECIFICATIONS MODEL VARIANT 25A VARIANT 18A LF Amplifier Power 250 Wpeak - 125 Wcontinuous 2500 Wpeak - 1250 Wcontinuous HF Amplifier Power 150 Wpeak - 75 Wcontinuous Input Type Balanced Differential Line Balanced Differential Line Input Impedance Line: 20 kohms Line: 20 kohms Sensitivity Line: 1.54 V (+6 dBu)
  • Page 25 APPENDIX LINE CONNECTION: UN-BALANCED AND BALANCED. There are two basic ways to transport an audio signal with microphone or line level: Un-balanced line: Utilizing a two-conductor cable, it transports the signal as the voltage between them. Electro-magnetic interference can get added to the signal as undesired noise. Connectors that carry un-balanced Phono jack signals have two pins, such as RCA (...
  • Page 26 D.A.S. AUDIO, S.A. C/. Islas Baleares, 24 - 46988 Fuente del Jarro - Valencia, SPAIN Tel. Intl. +34 96 134 0860 - Fax. Intl. +34 96 134 0607 D.A.S. AUDIO of AMERICA, Inc. Sunset Palmetto Park - 6816 NW 77th Court - Miami, FL 33166 U.S.A. TOLL FREE: 1-888DAS4USA Tel.

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