Electro-Voice SxA Series User's Manual
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1. Class D x Digfal Amplio 5 5 ECC desc Ey FUSE Ts SUELE iei SG 254 e 8 Figure 1 Figure 2 Rear Panel SxA100 and 5 250 Rear Panel SxA180 5 ELECTRO VOICE Owner s Manua Setup Diagrams for SxA Two Way Systems To use the SxA two way system for various applications Plug a microphone into the microphone input connector See Figure 3 It will only accept low impedance dynamic microphones terminated with a standard 3 pin XLR type connector Turn the gain control clockwise until the signal present LED stays on with the input signal at normal operational level Adjust the master gain control to the desired overall output level e Plug a line input into either the or the 8 pin XLR type input connector Examples of line input sources are mixer outputs CD DVD players s cassette decks VCRs electronic keyboards compu2. ve 2 v 5 727 e AA IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS gt The iightning flash with arrowhead within an equilateral triangie X The exclamation point within equilateral tianqie is intended to alert gt a 9 z e is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsutatec dangerous the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance 1 POR S mm 3 p abs uy 2 2 voltage within the products enciosure that may be of sufficient amp Servicing instructions m the literature accompanying the appliance 1 a magnitude to consutute a risk of electio shock fo persons 1 Read these mstructians 2 Keep these instructions 8 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a damp cloth pup Do vat block any of the ventilation openings in accordance with the manufactures instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus that produce heat gt gt Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 10 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid
3. M0 9 oocgocooooocooccoo oocoocoooocoocooo i epee eS SIE P D ee et Figure 4 Mixer Line Connections HI 5 5 ELECTRO VOICE Owners Manuat Sx A180 Woofer System Setup get your woofer system into operation as quickly as possible please observe the following steps and precautions Plug the 3 terminal 16 gauge ac cable into a grounded line receptacle Extension cords can be used as necessary but make sure that they are the 3 conductor type that are 14 gauge or greater and are properly grounded to avoid electrical hazards and extraneous noise Turn on the power switch and ensure that the system is receiving power by monitoring the status LED power on MAKE SURE THAT THE LEVEL CONTROLS ARE TURNED DOWN TO AVOID TRANSIENTS OR UNEXPECTED LOUD SOUND Attach a 8 pin XLR cable to the line level input from a line level output on your mixer If vou are using the SyA180 with an two way system you will want to use tho high jass output to run the signal from the xA180 to the two way See Figure 5 Using the 1 gt D gt filtered output will insure that the SxA180 only is reproducing low bass information which will let the two way system sound cleaner and play louder The unfiltered output is the best way to parallel the signal to oth
4. d malfunction resulting from misuse or abuse of the product or e malfunction occurring at any time after repairs have been made to the product by anyone other than Electro Voice or any of its authorized service representatives Obtaining Warranty Service To obtain warranty service the customer must deliver the product prepaid to Electro Voice or any of its authorized service representatives together with proof of purchase of the product in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice A list of authorized service representatives is available from Electro Voice at 600 Cecil Street Buchanan MI 49107 616 695 6831 or 800 234 6831 Incidental and Consequential Damages Excluded Product repair or replacement and return to the customer the only remedies provided to the customer Electro Voice shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages including without limitation injury to persons or property or loss of use Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Other Rights This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Electro Voice Speakers and Speaker Systems are guaranteed against malfunction due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of five 5 years from the date of original purchase The Limited Warranty does not apply to burned voic
5. the opposite direction MONITOR LOCATION NEZ FOOT ui MEN PERMANENT SCREW LOGATION FIGURE 8 instelling the F200 Monitor Foot on SxA100 Speaker CAUTION The F200 monitor feet protrude from the enclosure Care should be taken when moving the enclosure since damage to the feet or enclosure might occur if the system is dropped or slid across a rough surface It is recommended that the feet be removed for transport 11 ELECTRO VOICE Owner s Manuat System Specifications Frequency Response Maximum calculated SPL 18 Coverage 8 dB LF amplifier power LF amplifier power continuous HF amplifier power HF amplifier power continuous Mic input sensitivity range Line input sensitivity range input connections Line output connections Equalization LF Equalization HF Power requirement 120 V Power requirement 240 V Power Consumption Enclosure material Dimensions H x W x D in Dimensions H x W x D mm Net weight ELZCTRO VOICE Owners Manual SxATDO 20 kHz 124 dE 65 x 65 350 watis 150 watts 80 watts 50 waits 35 dBu tc 0 dBu 12 dBu to 0 dBu XLR mic 1 4 XLR line XLR 6 dB 140 Hz sheiving 408 0 5 kHz shelving 130 56 60 Hz 220 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 600 watts polypropylene structura foam 233 1 x 16 8 x 12 3 in 586 x 429 x 312 mm 431b 19 5 kg SxAZ50 126 dE DU x 55 350 watts 150 watts 8 waits
6. the responsioilily of the installer do ensure that speakers are safely installed m accordance with add such regulations speakers are suspended Liectra strongly recommends that the aystem be inspected at least once year Lf any sign Of weatness or damage ts detected remedial action should be taken immediately Please consult our manual entitled Suspending System 200 Loudspeakers and the SKI data sheet which details the various hardware kits that are available to safely suspend SrA speakers and how each kit should be used There are also data sheets for each EV hanging hardware part that should also be consulted pricr to suspending speakers ex e Electro Voice does not recommend use of SxA speakers outdoors or in high moisture environments Avoid exposing SxA speakers to direct moisture and or high humidity that can cause corrosion of electrical contacts and problems with loudspeaker cones and surrounds Electro Voice SxA loudspeakers are easily capable of generating sound pressure X levels sufficient to cause permanent hearing damage to anyone within normal coverage distance Caution should be taken to avoid prolonged exposure to sound pressure levels exceeding 90 dB 3 ELECTRO VOICE Owner s Description Electro Voice SxA series powered loudspeakers are fully integrated audio systems with carefully matched electronies and transducers These products make it easy to setup a hig
7. 56 walls 435 dBu to 0 dBu 12 d8u to dBu mic 4 4 or XLR line XLR 6 dB 140 Hz shelving 4dB 5 KHz shelving 150 136 VAC 50 60 Hz 220 249 VAC 80 60 Hz 600 watts 18 mm plywood 24 6 x 17 2 x 13 1 in 640 x 406 x 471 mm 49 Ib i 22 2 kg SxAT180 36 120 hz 126 d3 omnidirectional 850 watts 300 watts nia 12 dBu to dBu XLR line XLR line XLR high pass 80 120 Hz crossover nia 116 130 VAC 50 60 Hz 220 240 50 60 Hz 700 watts 18 mm pivwood 31 5x21x235in 800 x 533 x 596 mm 98 b 44 5 kg ELECTRO VOICE UNIFORM LIMITED WARRANTY Electro Voice products are guaranteed against malfunction due to defects in materials or workmanship for a specified period as noted in the individual product line statement s below or in the individual product data sheet or owner s manual beginning with the date of original purchase If such malfunction occurs during the specified period the product will be repaired or replaced at our option without charge The product will be returned to the customer prepaid Exclusions and Limitations The Limited Warranty does not apply to a exterior finish or appearance b certain specifics described in the individual product line statement s below or in the individual product data sheet or owner s manual c malfunction resulting from use or operation of the product other than as specified in the product data sheet or owner s manual
8. ENENEMEENENENEENNENNEN PI ss IRIAN NNN NOOR ON NANO ONION NON NNO OOOO OOOO OCIO ACC ECC LEO LOLOL OL OOO LL OLLIE OODLE LOO OES LLL CI SC C RC GC XC y wai ywaiwwwwww waww wai www w www ann ELECCTRO VOICE Owners Manual 1 U S A and Canada For customer orders contact the Customer Service department at 800 392 3497 Fax 800 955 6831 For warranty repair or service information contact the Service Repair Department at 800 685 2606 For technical assistance contact Technical Support at 866 78 AUDIO Specifications subject to change without notice All Locations 952 884 4051 Fax 952 884 0043 www electrovoice com e Telex Communications Inc e www telex com Printed in U S A Telex Communications Inc 1 2002 Part Number 38110 088 RevA ELECTRO VOICE Owner s
9. aced on a flat stable surface and be sure to fully extend the legs of the stand Do not try to make the stand taller and compromise its structural integrity Route cables and position the stand so that performers production crew and audience members will not trip over the stand or cables and pull the speaker system over Secure cables with wire ties or tape whenever possible Do not attempt to suspend more than one speaker on a stand designed for a single speaker Unless you are confident that you can safely handle lifting the weight of the speaker onto the stand ask another person to help you piace it After the system 18 in operation for a few minutes the heat sink will become warm to the touch and can become quite hot after extended high level operation Avoid touching the heat sink fins to prevent burns When installing the system use care to ensure that there is at least two inches of space behind the heatsink to aliow free circulation of air If you intended to hang or fly the 5 two way systems please do so safely with the correct hardware and accessories A WARNING Susoendine any object is potentially dangerous should only be z gt attempted by individuals who have a thorough knowledge of the techniques and regulations of rigging objects overhead Electro Vaic strongly recommends that speakers be suspended taking account add current national jederal state and local regulations J is
10. e coils or malfunctions such as cone and or coil damage resulting from improperly designed enclosures Additional details are included in the Uniform Limited Warranty statement Service and repair addresses for this product Telex Communications 1 Telex Drive Morrilton Arkansas 56013 501 354 0111 World Headquarters Electro Voice 12000 Portland Avenue South Burnsville Minnesota 55337 952 884 4051 13 ELECTRO VOICE Owner s Manua NOTES WEHREXNWNEWRERNWENNENNEWENVNHEFETNXTENENSEXESWINEESENRESWENREESEEWEFEETENENEERFENTWNNEEFNE aun IR RNR 3 38 Na X III I SUISSE TE III IRI LO IILIRAI IIIA R R DX UK S AI IS IPI IAI III IIS OUS PISA LBBB EASA IAI SAI III IIIILIRIIERIIA IIIS IIASA SIAL I IAB IPIIIIIS IIIS BE ILBBIIIIIIISIIIISIIIIIISPII ISAS IL IL JUL IB RIAL III LISI IIIS IIIA ID EEEEEVNFWEHNVEFWHEXWNZHSMEHWVKVENRENESENVENXWRFENNEENNENEEENENNUNFWHVSNNEENMEWREN
11. er SxA180s or if you want more mid bass output from the speaker setup Input Signal From Mixer ES OCA E SA 180 E o E xd A OG 9 iii Um 4 Figure 5 Parel Close up ELECTRO VOICE Owners Manual 9 5 180 Woofer System Setup cont After you have confirmed that the signal is present adjust the level control and the crossover frequency The selection of a crossover frequency will depend on room acoustics and your particular sonic taste In general a lower crossover frequency will result in a more linear hi fi sound and a higher crossover frequency will give your sound more thump Line level Hi pass ont 8 Power Cord Input From High Pass Output From SxA180 Cord UL plays the low 9991000000092079 LEES frequencies 14 28 5002059 590099 oeoo Figure 6 Rear View ELECTRO VOICE Owner s Manual Sx A180 Woofer System Setup cont Input Line Line level Hi pass out at h ron High Bags Output plays the low frequencies Po
12. ge or greater and that are properly grounded to avoid electrical hazards and extraneous noise Be sure that the SvA system is plugged into an ac power source that is capable of supplying the correct voltage If the line voltage drops too much the built in amplifiers won t be able to develop their rated power and Schad quality will suffer Under high signal conditions the 5xA amplifier section can pull 2 4 amps of current 120 volt models 1 2 amps at 240 volts That means that no more than 4 SxA systems should be plugged into a single 15 amp electrical service Be cautious of what else is plugged into the same electrical service line to avoid electrical problems and poor performance gt BEFORE TURNING THE POWER ON MAKE SURE THAT THE LEVEL CONTROLS ARE DOWN TO AVOID TRANSIENTS OR UNEXPECTED LOUD SOUND Turn on the power ewitch and ensure that the system is receiving power by monitoring the status LED to the left of the switch above the EQ controls If the system 1s receiving power the LED will illuminate green SrA loudspeakers have narrower coverage than other compact loudspeaker systems Their narrower coverage will help vou avoid room acoustics problems by delivering the sound where the speaker is aimed You will find that precisely aiming the speakers at the audience area away from walls will give you better sound quality 90 UNE OUT 180
13. h quality sound system quickly with a minimum of cables and external electronics They retain typical EV ruggedness reliability and impeccable sound quality System Features Two Way Systems Integrated mixer crossover amplifiers speaker system with separate mic and line inputs A gt EQ and line level outputs Two built in power amplifiers one for low frequencies and one for high frequencies The amplifiers also contain electronic crossover circuitry and CD horn compensation optimized for the speaker components well as a limiter circuit that prevents either amplifier from clipping while preserving the sonic quality The low frequency power amplifier delivers 150 watts continuous average power and 350 watts dynamic power IH P Dvnamie output power is important because it determines the transient capability of the system Phe high frequency power amplifier delivers 50 watts continuous average power and 80 watts dynamic power HY A This provides more than 3 dB of headroom over the continuous current capabilities of the high frequency driver The line input utilizes Neutrik combo connectors which will accept either 4 inch or 3 pin XLR type connectors The mic input is balanced low impedance 3 pin XLR type The separate line output is 3 XLR type balanced low impedance output that can be used with long cable runs Two band EQ provides tonal shaping to compensate for program material room acou
14. has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has dropped For US and CANADA only Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug grounding tvpe plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrican for replacement of the absolete outlet IMPORTANT SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the Operating Instructions unless you are qualified to do so Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 1 Security regulations as stated in the EN 60065 VDE 0860 TEC 65 and the CSA E65 94 have to be obeyed when servicing the appliance 2 Use of mains separator transformer is mandatory during maintenance while the appliance is opened needs to operated and is connected to the mains 8 Switch off the power before retrofitting any extensions changing the mains voltage or the output voltage 4 The minimum distance between parts carrying mains voltage and any accessible metal piece metal enclosure respectively between the mains poles has to be 8 xmm and needs to be minded at all times The minimum distance between parts carrying mai
15. ns voltage and any switches or breakers that are not connected to the mains secondary parts has to be 6 mm and needs to he minded at all times 5 Replacing special components that are marked in the circuit diagram using the security symbol Note is only permissible when using original parts N 6 Altering the circuitry without prior consent or advice is not legitimate Any work security regulations that are applicable at the location where the appliance is being serviced have to he strictly obeyed This applies also to any regulations about the work place itself 8 All instructions concerning the handling of MOS circuits have to be observed Note N SAFETY COMPONENT HAS TO BE REPLACED WITH ORIGINAL PART ONLY 1 ELECTRO VOICE Owner s Marua Table of Contents M y E PE w Oo 4 SA Chumner e VIT al 2 4 dis Torr aietv Pirst 1 KIC UY B ALSU er ee eee eee eee eee eee eee ee ee eee Lee eee ee Lee ee ee eee eee eee eee eee eee gt roam E 4 System Features Two Way SYy8Stems a seen e sena Ha ea 4 System Features 5 180 Powered Woofer sanata rete 4 BUSES UD urb Lad d oni 5 Setu
16. or howling feedback Start with the low frequency and high frequency controls set in the flat position 12 o clock middle position and hsten to your program material before making any changes Be aware that hoosting EQ requires additional amplifier power and may reduce the acoustic output potential of the system somewhat Use EQ judiciously route the signal to additional SxA systems simply hook an XLR type cable from the line output connector on the source system to the line input connector on each additional SxA system The signal can be cascaded into a large number of SvA systems without degradation When turning your syster off turn off the amp A svatems first This will prevent any turn off transients from other pieces of equipment from being amplified Mor S 99 5 Ue p INPUT 7 ares To cascade the signal to extra Sy two way systems simply run a cable from Left Line Level Right Line the line output on the source system to Level Output the lime input ERJGEEEIERIIEEERIBE 96666666 990060000 69098 o Mixer gagscgdddadoooes oe ococoocoocococococoooo o
17. p Diagrames for ScCA Two Way Systems eed e eros Devo bes ur e Rae INE E 6 S lt kA180 Woofer System Setup PERSE E tan ete Eodem 8 F22 Monitor Foot Accessory p tot ee p HECHO ws e MEL 11 Electro Voice Uniform Limited Warranty 18 SA Owner s Manual Thank you for choosing Electro Voice SvA active powered loudspeaker systems These systems are the culmination of EV s 75 years of experience in transducer design and over 50 vears of experience in designing and building electronics Please take time to consult this manual so that vou can understand all the features built into vour EV systems and fully utilize all their performance capabilities ELECTRO VOICE Owners Manual 2 safety First When setting up installing and using Electro Voice SA speaker systems there are a number of precautions that you should follow When Electro Voice Sx speakers are used for portable applications in which they will be stacked directly on the floor or mounted on a tripod stand make sure that the floor or stage is solid and secure Electro Voice Sx speaker systems include 1 3 8 inch stand mounts to allow mounting on tripod stands Make sure to Check the specifications of the speaker stand to be certain it is capable of supporting the weight of the speaker Check that the speaker stand is pl
18. stics and personal taste amp A two way systems are perfect for use as powered floor monitors System Features S A 180 Powered Woofer Integrated power amplifier electronic crossover and low frequency speaker designed to add extended bass to SA systems Class D amplifier with 300 watts continuous average power 650 watts dynamic power built in limiter prevents serious amplifier clipping and minimizes the potential tor speaker damage 18 inch EV DL woofer with 2 5 inch voice coil for relisble low frequency output to 88 Hz Line input with balanced 3 pin XLR type connector Crossover with continuously variable low pass frequency from 80 Hz to 120 Hz e Filtered high pass output and paralleled full range output on balanced 3 pin XLR type connectors Storage compartment with detachable dolly board and casters for easy transportation The 227 board covers a storage compartment that holds a 34 inch pole and has ample space for cables etc Comes with 34 inch pole for elevating any EV speaker system with 1 3 8 1nch atand mount ELECTRO VOICE Owners Manual 4 System Setup To get your SxA system into operation as quickly as possible please observe the following steps and precautions see Figures 3 7 Plug the 3 terminal 16 gauge ac cable into a grounded line receptacle Extension cords can be used to lengthen the ac cable as necessary but make sure that they are 3 conductor 14 gau
19. ter sound cards etc The 4 inch input is in the center of the XLR connector and can accept unbalanced or balanced lines TRS anch The line input level required to drive the unit to full power is from 12 dBu to 0 dBu The system s master gain control regulates the overall output level of the system man o Fue amp 490 Ej EH NU LNSOVIMUT B AC 1207 6082 AT CAUTION Pte I nua 2 THRU Output Figure 3 Microphone Input Connections amp Connections To Additional Systems ELZCTRO VOICE Owners Manual 6 Setup Diagrams for Two Way Systems If you are using the 5 two way system with a microphone and a line input simultaneously itis simple to balance the two signals The microphone level control has enough gain and range so that it is possible to mix the mic input and the line input Once the balance between the line and mic inputs is set simply turn the Gain Master control to the desired level If there is no sound keep the overall system gain at a reduced level until vou determine what the problem may be Typically a mixer mute switch may be engaged ora microphone that is switched off is the source of the problem Keeping the system gain at a low level will allow you to troubleshoot the problem and let you hear the 2 without unexpected bursts of sound
20. wer 8 180 To Input Line Line level Hi pass out Input Gs From same High Pass Output SxA180 piays the low frequencies Figure 7 Line level Hi pass out input Power l Cord Cascade Signal in Multiple Box Hook Up ELZGTRO VOICE Owners Manual Fo Input Line Power Input From From High Mixer Passo Output Output B plays the low frequencies Power Sx 180 Using Two Way 5 Systems as Floor Monitors two way systems are perfect for use as powered floor monitors The correct projection angle is already incorporated into the enclosure design of the cA250 Simply turn the 8 A250 on its side and operate the system in the same manner as described above The F200 adapters are necessary to convert the SxA100 into a monitor and are shipped with the speaker install the adapters simply insert thera into the speaker See Figure 8 below The F200 adapters can be easily removed by pulling in the opposite direction The F209 Monitor Foot kit contains two plastic feet The F200 is used with any 12 inch Sx speaker enclosures Insert the feet firmly into the holes in the rear cabinet See Figure 8 Remove the FZ00 monitor feet by pulling in
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