User Manual - Quest Engineering
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1. 0 oO oO S 0 oO HPI 110 MODEL Contents Safety Precautions 0 00 eee eee General Description 00000 nee e xaka aka a a a a a Getting The Best From Your HPI110 000000 Flying the HPI110 1 2 00 cee HP1I110 Specifications 0000n eee eee HP1110 Reference Diagram 0000000neeueuee User Manual HPI Series HPI110 HPI110 User Manual Safety Precautions e Be sure to read the instructions in this section carefully before use e Make sure you observe the instructions in this manual as the conventions of safety symbols and messages are very important e We also recommend you keep this instruction manual handy for future reference Safety Symbol and Message Conventions Safety symbols described below are used in this manual to prevent bodily injury and property damage which could result from mishandling Before operating your product read this manual first and understand the safety symbols and messages so you are thoroughly aware of any risks Q WARNIN G Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if mishandled could result in death or serious personal injury HPI Series User Manual HPI110 User Manual HPI110 User Manual N WARNING When Installing the Unit e Do not expose the unit to rain or an environment where it may be exposed to water or other liguids as doing so may result in damage to the bass driver or corrosion of the2. low frequency output Make no further attempt to operate the unit if it is found to be in any of the above conditions as this may cause fire or electric shock Flying the box from one insert must not be attempted Improper installation may result in damage injury or death General Description The HPI 110 is a full frequency range multi purpose 2 way passive speaker system designed for the live sound touring and permanent installation market It is suited to full range front of house sound for mid throw applications in both stand alone applications or as part of a small array Its versatility means it can also be configured in multiple numbers as a multi way system with sub bass enhancement or individually as part of a compact portable full range system with single sub bass enhancement See HPI Series bass speaker systems The HPI 110 requires no special system processor and can be installed in a vertical or horizontal installation with the horn flare rotated to give the appropriate HF dispersion Features The HPI 110 has a number of features designed to increase performance and versatility for a professional sound installation environment A great deal of attention was paid to the details of the design to make the HPI 110 both sonically excellent and functionally suited to all aspects of mobile and permanently installed sound reinforcement High Powered Purpose Designed Components A very high powered three
3. 4 connectors are mounted in a recessed panel on the rear surface of the box This allows the speaker box to be set flat against a wall without physical interference to the speaker connector e The connector input is wired pin 1 and pin 1 e Pin 2 is not connected Take care when inserting the Speakon connector twisting the connector until it locks into place Reverse the procedure to disconnect OFF 35Hz 80Hz HIGHPASS A N Nm HPI Series HPI110 Suitable Amplification The HPI 110 is an 8 ohm enclosure and can be connected in multiple parallel connections to an amplifier channel that can operate at speaker impedances of 4 ohms A third speaker box can be connected in parallel if the amplifier can operate into loads of less than 4 ohms The HPI110 is a mid power level high efficiency system so ultra high power is not necessary to obtain high sound pressure levels The recommended power range per amplifier channel is 600 750 watts RMS into an 80 load or up to 1 200W RMS into a 4 ohm load The HPI 110 is ideal for use with any of the Quest OA amplifier range Setting the QA amplifier s high pass filter at 35Hz is recommended for full range applications If you are intending to add sub bass speakers or use for mainly vocal reproduction the high pass filter can be set to 80Hz Reducing low freguency output will make more amplifier power available for clean vocal reproduction for full range s
4. 50 20 50 100 200 HPI 110 Frequency Response 2 83V 1m Technical Specifications 500 Quest engineering 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k Frequency Hz Power Handling 600W RMS Frequency Response 60 18kHz 3dB Sensitivity 95dB 1kHz Maximum SPL 1m 130dB Impedance 8 ohms Connections and Wiring 2 x Speakon NL4 1 1 2 2 through Woofer 10 High Power Mid Bass Woofer Tweeter 1 Neodymium Compression Driver Directivity Asymmetric 15 45 Vertical 30 45 Horizontal Dimensions 620x380x346 5 mm Weight 19 kg Net HPI Series HPI110 O Grille HPI110 User Manual Acoustic components Skids and pole plate Handle and internal Back plates and X over 14 reinforcement GO No Description Spare Part 1 Complete grille includes glued acoustic foam HGHPI110 2 Rotating Q badge 25mm with Spring Loaded Pin HQB25 3 Asymmetric Horn Flare GT1 2 HWG110 4 1 4 Compression Driver T2005 4bis Compression Driver Recone diaphragm RT2005 5 10 Woofer T10003 5bis 10 Woofer Recone Kit RT10003 6 Steel Pole Bottom Mount Plate HPP110 7 Rubber skids 137mm HSK137 8 Internal Metal Brace 1 Top HIB110 1 9 Internal Metal Brace 2 Centre HIB110 2 10 Internal Metal Brace 3 Bottom HIB110 3 11 Aluminu
5. inch voice coil high frequency driver matched to the 1 5 inch exit high frequency asymmetrical wave guide The result is a reliable and high fidelity high frequency response with a long throw capability HPI110 User Manual The high efficiency 10 neodymium magnet mid bass transducer has been designed to function in a relatively large volume enclosure to maximize low frequency output The cone geometry and driver dynamic parametersare also engineered to give a smooth frequency response into the vocal range Good vocal and midrange response makes the HPI 110 an exceptional performer when it comes to vocal projection and reproduction of acoustic instrumentation Functional Design For easy maneuvering and loading an integrated carry handle also doubles as part of the rigging system and also serves to give the casing more strength and rigidity The recessed input panel allows for protection of the plastic Speakon connectors and also aids a visually tidy installation Solid Build Construction Built for a touring environment the HPI 110 is well suited to all professional applications The timber casing is reinforced birch ply with a heavy gauge power coated steel grill Like all Quest products it is built tough for a tough world HPI Series HPI110 User Manual HPI110 User Manual Quest engineering Getting The Best From Your HPI110 Connections 2 e 1 Qi Ef Two Neutric Speakon model NL
6. itor on a stage the box can sit on the stage however consider that the HF horn will be at ear level for the average drummer setup For best results when the HPI110 is used as a front of house speaker consider angling the box forward slightly to direct the HF horn to cover the audience area The HF horn should be aimed away from the ceiling and focused on the intended area of coverage This will minimize HF reflections lower the reverberant field in the room and give better intelligibility Ideal HPI110 Flown Configuration HPI Series HPI110 User Manual User Manual HPI110 User Manual Flying the HPI110 X The HPI 110 can be flown in a permanent installation by attaching the designed flying hardware The HPI 110 can be wall mounted or hung in a flown installation using the flying fitting accessory For more information see the Quest HPI flying hardware manual Before suspending any speaker system always inspect all components enclosure rigging frames eyebolts track fittings etc for cracks deformations corrosion missing loose or damaged parts that could reduce strength and safety of the array Do not suspend the speaker system until the correct preparation of the installation site has been taken to avoid health risks during and after the completion of the installation A licensed Professional Engineer must approve the placement and method of attachment to the structure prior to the installation of any
7. m HPI Handle HAH110 12 Connection Plate HCP110 13 Passive Filter Network for HPI110 x over AXHPI110 14 Manufacturer Plate for HP1110 HMP110 HPI Series HPI110 User Manual Register Your Product Thank you for choosing Quest Please take the time to complete your product registration card which is included with the packaging Registering your Quest Engineering product will e CONFIRM YOUR WARRANTY e REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT e PROTECT YOUR NEW PRODUCT REGISTER ONLINE www guestaudio net registration Quest engineering www questaudio net
8. ound set the high pass filter to 35Hz Recommended HPI110 Amplifier Configuration HPI110 User Manual Speaker cables Speaker cable needs to be as heavy gauge as conveniently possible for low loss results Light gauge cable below 1 5mm will create extra resistance and waste amplifier power This particularly applies to long speaker runs The amplifier s damping factor statistic punch for the non technical is greatly diminished so keep your speaker cables short and as heavy gauge as practical Speaker Placement as a Single Box or in Arrays The HPI110 is intended for use as a single speaker system or as part of a multiple speaker setup with or without sub bass reinforcement It can also be installed in small arrays of up to three boxes per array for very wide coverage applications When a group of point source 90 degree speaker boxes are placed together it is possible to have interference effect between some of the boxes causing uneven freguency response This can be particularly noticeable in the mid high freguency area If you intend to set up the HPI110 as part of a multiple box array see the section Flying the HPI110 When positioning the speaker system on a stage make sure the HF horn at the top of the speaker box is above the heads of the audience At full power the output of the HPI110 is very high and hearing damage can result from short to medium term exposure When used as a drum fill mon
9. overhead object N WARNING HPI Series HPI110 engineering J Rotating the Horn Flare The asymmetrical horn flare can be rotated through three separate planes of dispersion depending on the speaker box requirement and installation environment The planes are suited to either vertical or horizontal installations Good coverage of audiences often requires wide dispersion at the base of the horn flare to cover close listeners and a focused narrow dispersion at the top of the flare to beam to the back of the room The HPI110 horizontal horn covers both short throw and long throw requirements in a single system For the majority of installations where the box is installed vertically the asymmetrical horn should be used as supplied and will not need to be rotated For horizontal installation rotate 45 degrees so the arrow is pointing at the floor side so as to have the beaming facility at the top of the horn Ensure the box is securely located If any doubt about the physical stability tie the box down with ratchet straps to a secure base HPI110 User Manual HPI 110 Wave Guide Examples 30 HPI110 Vertical Front 45 HPI110 Horizontal Front 15 B HPI110 Vertical Side aly Saa HPI1110 Horizontal Side HPI Series User Manual HPI110 User Manual HPI110 User Manual HPI110 Specifications Typical Frequency Reponse 110 100 90 80 70 60 f
10. steel protective grill Do not cut kink otherwise damage nor modify the speaker cable Also use speaker cable of at least 1 5mm core diameter In addition avoid locating the speaker cables close to heaters high traffic areas or locations where the cables can be damaged Avoid installing or mounting speaker boxes in unstable locations and when flying use the hardware designed for the speaker box and fix securely to a solid wall Failing to do so may result in the unit falling causing personal injury and or property damage Be sure to ground to the safety ground earth terminal to avoid electric shock Never ground to a gas pipe as a catastrophic disaster may result Never hang a speaker box from only one rigging point Use multiple points and attach a safety line to a point strong enough to take the weight of the speaker box N WARNING HPI Series HPI110 QuestL engineering When the Unit is in Use e Turn down the amplifier before switching on the amplifier If there is no sound check the speaker connections Speakon connectors must be locked in place e Should any of the following irregularities be found during use immediately switch off the amplifier power disconnect the power supply plug from the AC outlet and contact your nearest Quest dealer e If you detect smoke or a strange smell coming from the unit e f the unit falls and the unit case is damaged e If it is malfunctioning no HF or
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