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Meyer Sound CAL 96 Operating Instructions Manual

Meyer Sound CAL 96 Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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CAL
Column Array Loudspeaker
Keep these important operating instructions.
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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ™ Column Array 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction How to Use This Manual CAL Column Array Loudspeaker CAL Installation Overview Chapter 2: Power Requirements AC Input Connector Wiring for AC Connections CAL Voltage Requirements Powering on CAL Loudspeakers CAL Current Requirements Electrical Safety Issues Chapter 3: CAL User Panel Audio Input On/Status LED...
  • Page 4 CONTENTS...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Updates and supplementary information are available at www.meyersound.com. Meyer Sound Technical Support is available at: ■ Tel: +1 510 486.1166 ■ Tel: +1 510 486.0657 (after hours support) ■ Web: www.meyersound.com/support ■ Email: techsupport@meyersound.com CAL 96, CAL 64, and CAL 32 (Shown without Grille Frames)

  • Page 6: Cal Installation Overview

    — up to a maximum peak SPL of 106 dB at Below is a basic overview for installing and using the CAL 90 meters with CAL 96 — over an operating frequency range loudspeaker. It is recommended that you read the remainder of 100 Hz to 16 kHz.

  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Power Requirements

    CHAPTER 2: POWER REQUIREMENTS CAL loudspeakers combine advanced loudspeaker technol- WIRING FOR AC CONNECTIONS ogy with equally advanced power capabilities. Understand- CAL loudspeakers require a grounded outlet. To operate ing voltage and current requirements, as well as electrical safely and effectively, it is extremely important that the entire safety issues, is critical to CAL’s safe operation.

  • Page 8: Cal Voltage Requirements

    Contact Meyer Sound NOTE: When voltage fluctuates within CAL’s Technical Support.

  • Page 9: Electrical Safety Issues

    Chassis ground CAL Current Draw Current Draw Model 115 V AC 230 V AC 100 V AC Idle CAL 96 1.98 A rms 1.63 A rms 2.32 A rms CAL 64 1.24 A rms 0.99 A rms 1.42 A rms ■...
  • Page 10 CHAPTER 2: POWER REQUIREMENTS...

  • Page 11: Chapter 3: Cal User Panel

    CHAPTER 3: CAL USER PANEL The CAL user panel includes audio input connectors, both AUDIO INPUT analog and digital (AES/EBU), for receiving audio source sig- CAL includes four numbered audio inputs: three analog and nals. It also includes logic connectors for selecting presets, one digital.

  • Page 12: On/Status Led

    CHAPTER 3: CAL USER PANEL The positive (+) and negative (–) pins carry the input as a dif- NOTE: Make sure that cabling for looped loud- ferential signal. The shield (S) pin is connected to earth speakers is wired correctly (shield to shield, through a 1 kOhm, 1000 pF, 15 V clamped network.

  • Page 13: Limit Leds

    CAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ommended. When the loudspeaker’s internal temperature LOGIC I/O PORTS cools to 60° C (140° F), the amplifier returns to normal oper- The Logic I/O connectors provide a range of control and ation. monitoring for CAL, including changing presets, overriding and muting the input signal, monitoring loudspeaker faults, TIP: When CAL is connected to a computer...
  • Page 14 CHAPTER 3: CAL USER PANEL CAL Factory Presets Override and Mute A summary of the beam settings for the CAL factory presets is shown in Table 2. CAL ships from the factory with these Override presets loaded into the loudspeaker. The presets can be Mute edited and overwritten with Compass control software.

  • Page 15: Ethernet And Avb Ports

    CAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ETHERNET AND AVB PORTS OLED BUTTON The OLED button is located in the upper right of the CAL user panel and provides visual feedback on the unit. During startup, the OLED displays CAL’s Network port addresses. The addresses can also be viewed after startup. To view CAL’s Network port addresses: Press and hold the OLED button until the addresses ■...

  • Page 16: User Panel Cover

    CHAPTER 3: CAL USER PANEL USER PANEL COVER Removing and Installing the User Panel Cover A user panel cover is included with CAL to protect the con- To remove and install the user panel cover: nectors from dust in indoor installations and the weather 1.

  • Page 17: Chapter 4: Cal Coverage

    Model Horizontal Vertical Vertical Vertical Fixed Beam Beam Beam Coverage Spread Angles Splits CAL 96 120° 5° to 30° (in 5° ±30° (in 1° Top, increments) increments) Bottom CAL 64 120° 5° to 30° (in 5° ±30° (in 1° Center...

  • Page 18: Vertical Beam Angle

    CHAPTER 4: CAL COVERAGE VERTICAL BEAM ANGLE VERTICAL BEAM SPREAD All CAL loudspeakers include vertical beam angles of All CAL loudspeakers include vertical beams with variable ±30 degrees in 1-degree increments. The beams can also spreads from 5 to 30 degrees in 5-degree increments. The be of any supported vertical spread (from 5 to 30 degrees).

  • Page 19: Vertical Beam Splits

    [907 mm] 87.5° 35.69 [907 mm] Figure 1: Acoustical Center Points for CAL 32, CAL 64, and CAL 96 Figure 2: CAL 64 Center Split Beams with 5° Beam Spread NOTE: For the acoustical center points of beam split configurations, see “Vertical Beam...
  • Page 20 64 drivers. and the bottom beam emanating from the bottom 32 driv- Figure 3 shows a CAL 96 with top split beams, each with 5- ers. Figure 4 shows a CAL 96 with bottom split beams, each degree beam spread.

  • Page 21: Chapter 5: Compass Control Software

    The Beam Control tab displays CAL’s vertical beam spread and vertical beam angle, both of which can be altered by entering angle values or by dragging in the beam view area. Beam splits can also be configured on the Beam Control tab (CAL 64 and CAL 96 only).
  • Page 22 CHAPTER 5: COMPASS CONTROL SOFTWARE...

  • Page 23: Chapter 6: Mounting Cal Loudspeakers

    Wall Mount 64.210.031.01 Plate (Black) (Use fasteners ■ All Meyer Sound products must be used in accordance (Bottom) 64.210.031.02 appropriate for with local, state, federal, and industry regulations. It is (White) wall material) the owner’s and user’s responsibility to evaluate the reli- ability of any rigging or mounting method for their appli- cation.

  • Page 24: Mounting Cal Loudspeakers

    Secure the wall mount plates to the wall with fasteners ■ (not included) appropriate for the wall material and rated to hold the weight of the loudspeaker. CAL 96 weight: 173 lbs (78.5 kg) CAL 64 weight: 124 lbs (56.2 kg) CAL 32 weight: 80 lbs (36.3 kg) NOTE: Weights include top and bottom loud- speaker brackets, top and bottom endcaps.
  • Page 25 CAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2. If they have not already been attached, attach the loud- 3. Mount CAL on the wall: speaker brackets to CAL: ■ Insert the bottom of the loudspeaker into the bottom wall ■ Place the loudspeaker face down on a soft flat surface. mount plate.
  • Page 26 CHAPTER 6: MOUNTING CAL LOUDSPEAKERS ■ Insert the included quick-release pin into the screw hole 6. Attach the endcaps to CAL: of the bottom loudspeaker bracket (either side). The ■ Align the top endcap (the one without the drainage slot) quick-release pin holds the loudspeaker in place.

  • Page 27: Appendix A: Cal Specifications

    Note: Measured free field with 1/3-octave frequency resolution at 4 meters. Phase Response 230 Hz – 16.9 kHz ±45 degrees Maximum Peak SPL CAL 96 106 dB peak at 90 m (295 ft) CAL 64 106 dB peak at 60 m (196 ft)
  • Page 28 APPENDIX A: CAL SPECIFICATIONS CAL Specifications Number of Channels CAL 96 CAL 64 CAL 32 Cooling Convection AC POWER Connector powerCON 20 Rated Voltage Range 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz Turn-on and Turn-off Points 90 V AC turn-on; 264 V AC turn-off...

  • Page 29: Cal 96 Dimensions

    30 g 11 msec half-sine on each of 6 sides Vibration 10 Hz – 55 Hz (0.010 m peak-to-peak excursion) CAL 96 DIMENSIONS 6.01 [153 mm] 9.93 [252 mm] 7.75 [197 mm] 115.20 121.12 [2926 mm] [3076 mm] CAL 96 Dimensions (with Mounting Hardware)

  • Page 30: Cal 64 Dimensions

    APPENDIX A: CAL SPECIFICATIONS CAL 64 DIMENSIONS 6.01 [153 mm] 9.93 [252 mm] 7.75 [197 mm] 81.80 87.72 [2078 mm] [2228 mm] CAL 64 Dimensions (with Mounting Hardware)
  • Page 31 CAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAL 32 DIMENSIONS 6.01 [153 mm] 9.93 [252 mm] 7.75 [197 mm] 48.40 54.32 [1229 mm] [1380 mm] CAL 32 Dimensions (with Mounting Hardware) CAL COMPLIANCE...
  • Page 32 APPENDIX A: CAL SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 36 Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. © 2012, 2015 2832 San Pablo Avenue Meyer Sound. All rights reserved. Berkeley, CA 94702 CAL Operating Instructions +1 510 486.1166 PN 05.210.087.01 B www.meyersound.com...

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