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Pioneer XY-122 Installation Manual

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Loudspeaker XY Series
Installation manual
XY-122
12-inch two-way ｌoudspeaker
XY-81
8-inch two-way loudspeaker
XY-118S
18-inch bass reflex Subwoofer
XY-215S
Dual 15-inch quasi-bandpass subwoofer
http://pioneerproaudio.com/
Version 1.0 Feb. 2014
©2014 PIONEER CORPORATION
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  • Page 1 Loudspeaker XY Series Installation manual http://pioneerproaudio.com/ XY-122 12-inch two-way ｌoudspeaker XY-81 8-inch two-way loudspeaker XY-118S 18-inch bass reflex Subwoofer XY-215S Dual 15-inch quasi-bandpass subwoofer Version 1.0 Feb. 2014 ©2014 PIONEER CORPORATION All right reserved...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Introduction 2 Accessories 3 Rigging Setting 3.1 XY-122 3.2 XY-81 3.3 XY-118S 3.4 XY-215S 4 System Configuration 4.1 Connections 4.2 System setting 5 Drive unit replacement 5.1 XY-122 5.2 XY-81 5.3 XY-118S 5.4 XY-215S 6 Specifications 6.1 Spec sheet...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Make sure to secure each device in place using the pole mount, ratchet straps or other hardware to prevent them from tipping over or falling when stacking devices together. Pioneer shall accept no liability for damage or injury caused by accidents resulting from Pioneer products tipping over or falling due to them being insufficiently secured.
  • Page 4 Do not use headphones while operating a motorised vehicle; the use of headphones may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. About trademarks and registered trademarks ・Pioneer is a registered trademark of PIONEER CORPORATION. ・SpeakON is a registered trademark of Neutrik. The names of companies and products mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 5: Installation Guidelines

    Full-range loudspeakers The XY-122 and XY-81 come with pre-inserted mounting screws. These screws can be taken out and used to attach either special mounting hardware designed for the product or commercially available mounting hardware. Make sure to attach a wire for preventing falling parts and equipment of adequate strength using screw holes not used by mounting hardware.
  • Page 6 Damage to the ear can result from levels above 90 dB under prolonged exposure. Stand mounting The XY-122 and XY-81 can be mounted from a loudspeaker stand using the integral polemount adapter for a standard 35 mm (1.4 in.) loudspeaker stand.

  • Page 7: Accessories

    2 Accessories Warning ・ The overhead suspension of loudspeakers is a very serious issue with potentially lethal consequences should anything go wrong. Rigging should only be carried out by experienced personnel following safe working practice. Should you be in any doubt whatsoever, please contact the retailer or dealer from which you purchased this product. ・...
  • Page 8 Table 2-1 XY-122 XY-81 XY118S XY-215S 4 × M8 4 × M6 Wall Mount Bracket threaded threaded points points Eyebolts M10 (*2) M8(*3) Hardware 2 x M20 35 mm 35 mm standby polemount Speaker Pole polemount polemount polemount socket socket...

  • Page 9: Rigging Setting

    3 Rigging Setting 3.1 XY-122 Mounting points are provided on the enclosures of XY-122 for the suspension purpose. A cradle or a commercially-available eyebolt can be mounted to a mounting point when the enclosure is installed to a ceiling or a wall.
  • Page 10 3.1.1 Vertical Flying Cradle (CP-XY12VC1) To the ceiling When using the Vertical Flying Cradle (CP-XY12VC1), suspension of the XY-122 enclosure vertically from the ceiling as shown in the right figure is available. The weight of the Vertical Flying Cradle is 4.8 kg.

  • Page 11: Required Tools

    (Fig.3-1-1-C) Remove the pre-inserted M10 mounting screw on the upper front or rear part of top point on the XY-122 enclosure. Ensure the commercially-available M10 eyebolt is secured to the upper front or rear part of top point on the enclosure to suspend it with wire as a secondary safety feature.
  • Page 12 Fig.3-1-1-A Fig.3-1-1-A Fig.3-1-1-B Commercially-available φ13 eyebolt Fig.3-1-1-D Fig.3-1-1-C...
  • Page 13 XY-122 enclosure horizontally from the ceiling or the wall as shown in the right figure is available. The orientation of the XY-122 enclosure can be changed at any angle. Several holes on the outer yoke of the cradle are used to...
  • Page 14 (Fig.3-1-2-C) Remove the two mounting screws pre-inserted in the M10 holes on the rear side of XY-122 enclosure. Ensure the two commercially-available M10 eyebolts are secured to the rear points on the enclosure to suspend it with wire as a secondary safety feature.
  • Page 15 Fig.3-1-2-A Fig.3-1-2-B Fig.3-1-2-B φ13 X 3 250mm 250mm Commercially -available eyebolt Fig.3-1-2-D Fig.3-1-2-C...
  • Page 16 3.1.3 Horn rotation HF dispersion orientation can be changed by rotating the HF waveguide 90 degrees. (Fig.3-1-3-A) 60° After rotating the waveguide Factory default Required tools ・4mm hex key Procedure Using a 4 mm hex key, unscrew the four M6 countersunk bolts on the top and the bottom of the enclosure. (Fig.3-1-3-A) Gently remove the grille from the front of the enclosure.
  • Page 17 Fig.3-1-3-B Fig.3-1-3-A Fig.3-1-3-D Fig.3-1-3-C Fig.3-1-3-E...
  • Page 18 ・4mm hex key Procedure Unscrew the four M6 countersunk bolts on the top and the bottom of XY-122. (Fig.3-1-4-A) Gently remove the grille from the front of the enclosure. (Fig.3-1-4-A) Unscrew the screw on the rear side of the Logo badge and remove the Flat washer and the Spacer. (Fig.3-1-4-B) Relocate the Log badge to the desired position on the grille.
  • Page 19 To the ceiling When using the Variable Angle Bracket (CP-XY12AB1), suspension of the XY-122 enclosure vertically from the ceiling as shown in the right figure is available. The enclosure can be inclined forward at an angle of 43 degrees and backward 17 degrees from the vertical position.
  • Page 20 The hole (φ13) on the hook-clamp(B) can be used to install the speaker to the ceiling. (Fig.3-1-5-F) Remove the pre-inserted M10 mounting screw on the either right or left mounting point on the top of the XY-122 enclosure. Ensure the commercially-available eyebolt are secured to either right or left mounting point on the top of the enclosure to suspend it with wire as a secondary safety feature.
  • Page 21 The mounting point Angle [°] Back Front Fig.3-1-5-D +17° -31° Fig.3-1-5-E Commercially -available eyebolt Fig.3-1-5-F Fig.3-1-5-G...
  • Page 22 3.1.6 Dual Enclosure Flying Plate Set (CP-XY12DF1) When using the Dual Enclosure Flying Plate Set (CP-XY12DF1), two XY-122 enclosures can be stably combined side by side and vertically or horizontally suspended from the ceiling as shown in the right figure. The angle between the 2 enclosures can be ranged from 50 degree to 95 degree.
  • Page 23 Part list Required tools ・Screwdriver Item Part Name Qty Service Part No. Note A Dual Enclosure Flying Plate M10 x 40mm (P=1.5), B M10 socket head bolt 06G053 8mm hex socket head C Spring washer 06D015 D Flat washer 06D014 ・8mm hex key E Nut 06E012...
  • Page 24 XY-122 enclosures to suspend it with wire as a secondary safety feature. (Fig.3-1-6-C) CAUTION *4) Once the desired angles of the two XY-122 are set, fully tighten all the M10 socket head bolts(B) on both the top and the bottom of the enclosure to lock the position in place. The three M10 holes on the top of the Dual enclosure flying plate can be used to install the speaker to the ceiling as shown in the figure.
  • Page 25 Vertical installation Fig.3-1-6-B Fig.3-1-6-A Commercially- available eyebolt Fig.3-1-6-D Fig.3-1-6-C 50°～ 95° Fig.3-1-6-E...
  • Page 26 Horizontal installation Fig.3-1-6-F Fig.3-1-6-G Commercially- Commercially- available available eyebolt eyebolt Fig.3-1-6-H Fig.3-1-6-I...
  • Page 27 When using the Variable Angle Bracket (CP-XY12AB) together with Dual Enclosure Flying Plate (CO-XY12DF1), the 2 enclosures of XY-122 stably suspended from the ceiling can be inclined forward and backward. The angle between the 2 enclosures can be ranged from 50 degree to 95 degree.
  • Page 28 122 enclosures to suspend it with wire as a secondary safety feature. (Fig.3-1-D) CAUTION *4) Once the desired angles of the two XY-122 are set, fully tighten all the M10 socket head bolts to lock the position in place. (Fig.3-1-7-E) CAUTION *2) Note: ・...
  • Page 29 Fig.3-1-7-A Fig.3-1-7-B Commercially -available eyebolt Fig.3-1-7-D Fig.3-1-7-C...
  • Page 30 Fig.3-1-7-F Fig.3-1-7-E...
  • Page 31 Use the bolts included with the commercially-available wall mount bracket to attach the bracket to the wall. (Fig.3-1-8-A) Ensure the commercially-available eyebolt is secured to the rear part of the top point on the XY-122 safety feature. CAUTION *2) CAUTION: Ensure the bolts included with the wall mount bracket are used instead of the pre-inserted screws.
  • Page 32 XY-122 enclosure or a combination of them can be vertically or horizontally suspended. If eyebolts are secured to the rear side of the XY-122 enclosure for suspension, the enclosure can be inclined downward. Note: If the recommended mounting point is used for horizontal suspension of the XY-122 enclosure, the enclosure will be inclined approximately 10 degrees.
  • Page 33 CAUTION: 0°~ ±45° ・ When you use any commercially-available eyebolts, please use the eyebolts meeting the following size and specification: M10 x 30mm, P=1.5, Safe Working Load limits: 1.47[kN] (150[kg]) or more. The safe working load limits of an eyebolt are different depending on an inclined angle of the wire attached to the eyebolt.

  • Page 34: Xy-81

    3.2 XY-81 Mounting points are provided on the enclosures of XY-81 for the suspension purpose. A cradle or a commercially-available eyebolt can be mounted to a mounting point when the enclosure is installed to a ceiling or a wall. The Safe Working Load limits: 60 kg/mounting point at maximum WARNING: Do not use a method other than the one prescribed in this manual.
  • Page 35 3.2.1 Vertical Flying Cradle (CP-XY8VC1) To the ceiling When using the Vertical Flying Cradle (CP-XY8VC1), suspension of the XY-81 enclosure vertically from the ceiling as shown in the right figure is available. The XY-81 enclosure can be inclined both forward and backward from the vertical position at an angle of 75 degrees.
  • Page 36 Part list Required tools ・Screwdriver Item Part Name Qty Service Part No. Note A Vertical Flying Cradle Outer Yoke Inner Yoke Neoprene Washer 05B010 40mm x 2mm Flat Washer 06D009 ・5mm hex key Spring Washer 06D011 Knob 05A101 M8 x 30mm (P=1.25) B M8 countersunk bolt 06G019 5mm hex socket head...
  • Page 37 Commercially-available eyebolt Fig.3-2-1-B Fig.3-2-1-A φ13 Fig.3-2-1-C Fig.3-2-1-D...
  • Page 38 3.2.2 Horizontal Flying Cradle (CP-XY8HC1) When using the Horizontal Flying Cradle (CP-X8HC1), suspension of the XY-81 enclosure horizontally from the ceiling or the wall as shown in the right figure is available. To the ceiling The orientation of the XY-81 enclosure can be changed at any angle.
  • Page 39 Procedure Note: The yoke length can be changed by unscrewing the knob and choosing mounting holes in the both yoke ends of the Horizontal Flying Cradle. Remove the four pre-inserted mounting screws on the top and the bottom of XY-81. (Fig.3-2-2-A) Using the supplied M8 countersunk bolts(B), align the mounting holes in the end mounts of the yoke of the horizontal Flying Cradle(A) with the mounting points on the top and the bottom of the enclosure.
  • Page 40 φ13 x 3 180mm 180mm Commercially -available eyebolt Fig.3-2-2-D Fig.3-2-2-C...
  • Page 41 3.2.3 Horn rotation HF dispersion orientation can be changed by rotating the HF waveguide 90 degrees. 90° 60° 90° After rotating the waveguide Factory default Required tools ・4mm hex key ・3mm hex key Procedure Using a 3 mm hex key, unscrew the four M4 machine screws on the top and the bottom of the XY-81 enclosure. (Fig.3-2-3-A) Gently remove the grille from the front of the enclosure.
  • Page 42 Fig.3-2-3-D Fig.3-2-3-C Fig.3-2-3-E...
  • Page 43 3.2.4 Logo badge replacement The location of Logo badge attached to the grille on XY-81 can be changed. Required tools ・Phillips head screwdriver ・3mm hex key Procedure Unscrew the four M4 machine screws on the top and the bottom of XY-81. (Fig.3-2-4-A) Gently remove the grille from the front of the enclosure.
  • Page 44 Fig.3-2-4-A Fig.3-2-4-B Fig.3-2-4-C Fig.3-2-4-D Fig.3-2-4-E...
  • Page 45 DO NOT ATTACH THE LOGO BADGE DO NOT ATTACH THE LOGO BADGE DO NOT ATTACH THE LOGO BADGE DO NOT ATTACH THE LOGO BADGE DO NOT ATTACH THE LOGO BADGE holes holes Factory default A Plate support the grill GRAY COLOR DO NOT ATTACH THE LOGO BADGE Bottom AREA...
  • Page 46 Four M6 holes for commercially-available wall mount brackets are provided on the rear of the XY-81. Note: Pioneer does not sell wall mount brackets. Please ensure that the commerciaｌly-available wall mount bracket is compatible with the sizes shown in Fig.3-2-5-A Procedure Remove the four mounting screws pre-inserted in the M6 holes on the rear of XY-81 enclosure.
  • Page 47 3.2.6 Suspension of the XY-81 enclosure using the eye bolt The XY-81 enclosure has total of 9 mounting points where commercially-available eyebolts can be mounted. Using the commercially-available eye bolts, a XY-81 enclosure or a combination of them can be vertically suspended. If eyebolts are secured to the rear side of the XY-81 enclosure for suspension, the enclosure can be inclined downward.
  • Page 48 CAUTION: ・ 0°~ ±45° When you use any commercially-available eyebolts, please use the eyebolts meeting the following size and specification: M8 x 15mm, P=1.25, Safe Working Load limits: 0.785[kN] (80[kg]) and more. The safe working load limits of an eyebolt are different depending on an inclined angle of the wire attached to the eyebolt.

  • Page 49: Xy-118S

    3.3 XY-118S WARNING: Do not use a method other than the one prescribed in this manual. CAUTION: Preparing the cabinet Pre-inserted M8 screws are mounted in the rear side of the loudspeaker enclosure. These screws are painted in the cabinet color. To remove the screws, proceed as follows: Follow the steps below to ensure the cabinet paint is not peeled off during unscrewing.

  • Page 50: Xy-215S

    3.4 XY-215S WARNING: Do not use a method other than the one prescribed in this manual. CAUTION: Preparing the cabinet Pre-inserted M8 screws are mounted in the rear side of the loudspeaker enclosure. These screws are painted in the cabinet color. To remove the screws, proceed as follows: Follow the steps below to ensure the cabinet paint is not peeled off during unscrewing.

  • Page 51: System Configuration

    4 System Configuration 4.1 Connections Power Amplifier Recommendations Speaker model XY-122 XY-81 XY-118S XY-215S Impedance 8Ω 8Ω 8Ω 4Ω 400W 350W 1000W 800W Power Handling Program 800W 700W 2000W 1600W Recommended K3DSP K2DSP K3DSP K3DSP Amplifier Minimum M30DHDSP M20DHDSP K2DSP...
  • Page 52 Maximum Recommended Cable Length Conductor Cross Sectional Area 4 Ω 8 Ω 16 Ω 1.0mm 1.5mm 2.0mm 2.5mm 116m 4.0mm 176m 6.0mm 132m 264m Pins 2+/2– on the Neutrik SpeakON™ connectors are wired together to allow link-through with 4-core cables. XY-215S XY-122/81 XY-118S...
  • Page 53 CAUTION K-Series and M-Series have different pinouts for the Neutrik SpeakON™ connectors(NL4) for Power Amplifier. K-Series M-Series inverting inverting Cable specification An example of the cable connecting XY Series products and amplifiers of K-Series or M-Series is shown below. SpeaKON SpeaKON Speaker Cable(2 core) (NL2 or NL4)

  • Page 54: System Setting

    Please see the [Armonia User Guide] of Powersoft for details of how to set and use the Preset and the Amplifier. http://www.powersoft-audio.com/en/ URL: http://www.powersoft-audio.com/en/products/software.html Please see the Pioneer website for the details of Presets and the specifications of the setting values. http://pioneerproaudio.com/en/resources.html URL: ・The presets are used for the speakers installed in recommended methods. Check the sound NOTES: quality and readjust the DSP, as needed, depending on the location where a loudspeaker is installed.
  • Page 55 Preset name Description Amp Model Speaker Mid/High frequency output to drive XY-122 KDSP_XY-122_for_XY-118S_V1.0 XY-122 from both channels 1 & 2 of K3DSP XY-122 the amplifier combine with XY-118S Mono mixed Subwoofer output to XY-118S KDSP_XY-118S_for_XY-122_V1.0 drive XY-118S from both channels 1 &...
  • Page 56 XY-81 (Stereo) Fig.4-2-D XY-81 XY-81 K2DSP Recommended Connected Preset name Description Amp Model Speaker Full range output to drive XY-81 XY-81 KDSP_XY-81_V1.0 from both channels 1 & 2 of the K2DSP XY-81 amplifier XY-81(Stereo) with XY-118S(MonoMix) Fig.4-2-E XY-81 K2DSP XY-81 XY-118S XY-118S K3DSP...

  • Page 57: Xy-118S

    Speaker Mono mixed Subwoofer output to XY-118S KDSP_XY-118S_V1.0 drive XY-118S from both channels 1 & K3DSP XY-118S 2 of the amplifier *XY-118S setting combine with other full range speakers except XY-122 and XY-81 XY-215S(MonoMix) Fig.4-2-H XY-215S XY-215S K3DSP Recommended Connected...
  • Page 58 The performance, reliability and safety for use of this product may not be affected even if the above issue occurs. 5.1 XY-122 Drive unit replacement Part list Required tools ・4mm hex key...
  • Page 59 Procedure Remove the four countersunk bolts from the grille. M6 x 30mm countersunk bolt 4pcs Replacement of HF drive unit Remove eight countersunk bolts from the HF waveguide. M6 x 40mm countersunk bolt 8pcs Remove the cables from the HF drive unit.
  • Page 60 Remove the four nuts from the HF drive unit with a 10mm Spanner. Replace the HF drive unit with a new one and tighten the four nuts with the Spanner. Connect the cables to the two terminals. Red Terminal (+) : White cable Black Terminal (-) : Yellow cable...
  • Page 61 Replacement of LF drive unit CAUTION: Before replacing the LF drive unit, remove the HF waveguide from the enclosure. (See "5.1 Replacement of HF drive unit") Remove the eight socket head bolts from the LF drive unit. M6 x 40mm socket head bolt 8pcs Spring washer 8pcs Remove the cables from the LF drive unit, and replace the LF drive unit with a new one.

  • Page 62: Additional Information

    Tighten the eight socket head bolts on the LF drive unit. Ensure that the terminals of the drive unit are placed as shown below. M6 x 40mm socket head bolt 8pcs Spring washer 8pcs Location of terminals Tighten the four countersunk bolts to ensure a solid fit to the grille. M6 x 30mm countersunk bolt 4pcs Additional information For the connection information, please refer to following circuit diagram.
  • Page 63 5.2 XY-81 Drive unit replacement Part list Required tools ・3mm hex key Item Part Name Qty Service Part No. Note ・4mm hex key HF drive unit PT-XY81CD1 ・5mm hex key M6 x 20mm (P=1.0) M6 socket head bolt 06G023 5mm hex socket head for drive unit M5 x 30mm (P=0.8) M5 socket head bolt...
  • Page 64 Remove the cables from the HF drive unit. Remove the two packing from the inside of the horn. Insert an hex key into the two slits appearing after the packing was removed and remove the two socket head bolts from the HF drive unit. Replace the HF drive unit to a new one and insert an hex key to tighten the two socket head bolts on the HF drive unit with an hex key.
  • Page 65 Connect the cables to the two terminals. Red Terminal (+) : White cable Black Terminal (-) : Yellow cable Red terminal Black terminal Tighten the four socket head bolts on the HF waveguide. Make sure to place the HF waveguide in the same orientation as before replacing the drive unit. M5 x 30mm socket head bolt 4pcs, Spring washer 4pcs, Flat washer 4pcs...
  • Page 66 Remove the two cables from the LF drive unit, and replace the LF drive unit with a new one. Connect the cables to the two terminals. Red Terminal (+) : Brown cable Black Terminal (-) : Blue cable Black terminal Red terminal Terminals Tighten the eight socket head bolts onto the LF drive unit.
  • Page 67 Additional information For the connection information, please refer to following circuit diagram.
  • Page 68 5.3 XY-118S Drive unit replacement Part list Required tools ・Phillips head screwdriver Item Part Name Qty Service Part No. Note Drive unit PT-XY118SL1 M6 x 40mm (P=1.0), M6 socket head bolt 06G003 5mm hex socket head Spring washer 06D0075 ・5mm hex key Grille 04X904 Other...
  • Page 69 Remove the two cables and replace the drive unit with a new one. Connect the cables to two terminals. Red Terminal (+) : Red cable Black Terminal (-) : Black cable Red Terminal Black Terminal Terminal Tighten the eight socket head bolts onto the LF drive unit. Ensure that the terminals of the LF drive unit are placed as shown below.
  • Page 70 Additional information For the connection information, please refer to following circuit diagram. 　...
  • Page 71 5.4 XY-215S Drive unit replacement Part list Required tools ・Phillips head screwdriver Item Part Name Qty Service Part No. Note Drive unit PT-XY215SL1 M6 x 40mm (P=1.0) M6 socket head bolt 06G003 5mm hex socket head Spring washer 06D0075 ・5mm hex key Grille 04X903 Other...
  • Page 72 Remove the eight socket head bolts from the drive unit. M6 x 40mm socket head bolt 8pcs, Spring washer 8pcs Remove the two cables and replace the drive unit with a new one. Connect the cables to the two terminals. Red Terminal (+) : Red cable Black Terminal (-)
  • Page 73 Location of terminals Location of terminals (Left drive unit) (Right drive unit) Tighten the ten screws to ensure a solid fit to the grille. Screw 10pcs Additional information For the connection information, please refer to following circuit diagram. 　...

  • Page 74: Specifications

    6 Specifications 6.1 Spec sheet Product Name XY-122 XY-81 XY-118S XY-215S Enclosure Type Two-way, passive, reflex-loaded Two-way, passive, reflex-loaded Single driver, reflex-loaded subwoofer Dual driver, quasi-bandpass subwoofer Frequency Response 70 Hz to 20 kHz 75 Hz to 20 kHz 35 Hz to 150 Hz...

  • Page 75: Drawing

    6 Specifications 6.2 Drawing...

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