EAW CLA6 CLA4 CLA2 Speaker User Manual
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1. 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 ISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS eee RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE Read Instructions NE PAS OUVRIR i CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK eep these Instructions DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE i REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL H eed a Wa m l n g S ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC F ti ELECTRIQUE NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE AUCUN ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L USAGER CONFIER 0 ow a n S ru c l 0 n S L ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE D t th s t t AVIS POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D INCENDIE OU D ELECTROCUTION N EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE o not use this apparatus near water DCUTION NEXPOSEZ PAS CE C eanon ly WI h a d ryc oth A The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage y A within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute Do not block any ventilation openings Install in arisk of electric shock to persons BEN a Re E Le symbole clair avec point de fl che l int rieur d un triangle quilat ral est accordance with the manufacturer s instructions uti pour alerter Tate dela pr sence d Vintricu du cofre de ola Es The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user Do not install near any heat sources such as of t2. 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS uneneenssnsenseeneennennsnnnnennennnennnen 2 2 INTRODUCTION c sccssssssssssssseeseesstseseessessteasessesstsaceeseesans 3 3 INSTALLATION c sssssesssssstsssesssesseessessesssesseesessnessseessesseseas 4 4 CONNECTIONS uenenensennseoneennennsennnennennnennnennnennennnnnnnennnnnn 5 5 SPECIFICATIONS csssssssssssesssesseessessesssesseesesseesaeensesseseas 6 6 SERVICE INFORMATION cssssssssssesssssssessessssssseesenssesans 7 7 WARRANTY unenessnsesesnsennennennensennnuunnnnnunennennennnunnnunennennene 7 2 INTRODUCTION This manual describes the CLA series of column loudspeakers CLA2 CLA4 and CLA6 These compact loudspeakers offer an attractive design and good acoustic features for quality speech and music reproduction The extended range drivers guarantee high efficiency and a wide angle of coverage over the entire range reproduced Each loudspeaker is equipped with an internal line transformer that makes it possible to connect it to constant voltage sound systems at 70 V or 100 V An easily accessible rotary switch allows you to select a range of five output power values A low cut switch is provided for reducing the level of the frequency range below 400 Hz for clear speech reproduction The galvanized steel body and metal grill are very sturdy and the white color allows the CLA series to be easily integrated into any environment The shape of the back of th
3. have the serial number of the unit when you call You must have a Return Authorization Number in order to obtain warranty service at the factory or at an authorized service center You can also email EAW Commercial Tech Support at support eawcommercial com 2 Pack the unit in its original packaging THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT LOUD Technologies is not responsible for any damage that occurs during shipping due to non conventional packaging Original packaging helps to minimize the possibility of shipping damage 3 Include a legible note stating your name no P O boxes daytime phone number Return Authorization Number and a detailed description of the problem including how we can duplicate it 4 Write the Return Authorization Number in BIG BOLD PRINT on top of the box 5 Tech Support will tell you where to ship the unit when you call for an RA Number We suggest insurance for all forms of cartage 7 WARRANTY Warranty LOUD Technologies Inc requires its authorized EAW Commercial distributors abide by the following warranty terms for all EAW Commercial brand products all dates are from the date of delivery from an Authorized EAW Commercial Distributor to the end user installation site Loudspeakers 5 years Active Electronics 5 years Accessories 2 years What Is Covered Defects in workmanship and materials and against malfunctions EAW Commercial distributors must remedy all such defects and malfunctions without charg
4. 3 82 SPL 1 W m Width 97 0 mm Max SPL 20 W m 106 dB mi Freq Range 10 dB 140 Hz 20 kHz 4 f Horizontal Dispersion 1 kHz 4 kHz Low Cut 1 kHz 4 kHz 2 Length 3 D s 1 Weight 3 97 Ibs 1 8kg 5 07 Ibs 23kg 6 39 Ibs 2 9kg Le A rer er Power Selector CLA2 100 V Power W 1 pi Dontuse jo 2 3 2 _ a_i tg E Te 4 Y 5 5 15 E age CLA4 a fo Donotuse 1672 2 o ds FEST EST ja pps ppp fea ps 70 V Power W 100 V Power W 125 Q g 500 2 Disclaimer EAW Commercial continually engages in research related to product improvement new materials and production methods Design refinements are introduced into existing products without notice as a routine expression of that philosophy For this reason any current EAW Commercial product may differ in some respect from its published description but will always equal or exceed the original design specifications unless otherwise stated EAW Commercial is a trademark of LOUD Technologies Inc All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged 6 CLA Series ZEAW N 6 SERVICE INFORMATION In the event that your CLA loudspeaker should require servicing please follow these instructions 1 Call EAW Commercial Tech Support at 1 888 337 7404 7 am to 5 pm PST Monday Friday to verify the problem and obtain a Return Authorization RA Number Be sure to
5. e for parts or labor if the warranty applies Final determination of warranty coverage lies solely with each authorized EAW Commercial distributor What Is Not Covered This warranty does not extend to damage or malfunctions resulting from but not limited to shipment improper installation misuse neglect abuse normal wear accident or to any product on which the serial number has been modified or removed Exterior defects in or damage to the exterior appearance are specifically excluded from this warranty EAW Commercial distributors shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of EAW Commercial products Repairs and or modifications by other than an Authorized EAW Commercial Distributor automatically voids this warranty DEAN CLASeries 7 N N COMMERCIAL EAW Commercial One Main Street Whitinsville MA 01588 USA TEL toll free within US Canada 888 337 7404 TEL outside US 425 892 6503 FAX 425 485 1152 www eawcommercial com 2004 LOUD Technologies Inc All Rights Reserved EAW Commercial is a registered trademark of LOUD Technologies Inc
6. e body allows positioning in corners and the light weight makes it possible to install them in false ceilings Two L type brackets are included Applications include Houses of Worship Museums e heme Parks e Transportation Terminals e Retail Spaces e Commercial Offices e Conference Rooms e Schools e Distributed Systems BEAN LASeries 3 Ww 3 INSTALLATION The two support brackets provided can be used for installing the sound column on the wall or ceiling Use the supplied bolts plain washers and split lock washers to bolt the brackets to the loudspeakers na WARNING Make sure that the loudspeaker is installed in a stable and secure way in order to avoid any conditions that may be dangerous for persons or structures Check to make sure that the support surface e g wall etc has the necessary mechanical characteristics to support the weight of the loudspeaker without the danger of it falling Always use support elements suitable for the material of the wall that will support the loudspeaker e g screw anchors for bricks screw anchors for cement etc Before suspending the loudspeaker carefully check all the components to be used to make sure there is no damage deformation corrosion and or missing or damaged parts that could reduce the safety of the installation Consult a professional rigger or structural engineer prior to suspending loudspeakers from a structure not intended for that use Al
7. he presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions d s t h t A t t th t in the literature accompanying the appliance Le point d exclamation l int rieur d un triangle quilat ral est employ pour radiators nea regis ers Stoves OF other appa ratus alerter les utilisateurs de la pr sence d instructions importantes pour le fonction inc u d i ng am p ifi e rs that prod uce heat nement et l entretien service dans le livret d instruction accompagnant l appareil Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as liquid 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 been dropped The entire sound system must be designed in compliance with the current standards and laws regarding electrical systems 12 When installing and using this apparatus keep in mind the technical specifications indicated in the dedicated section of the manual 13 Exposure to high sound levels can cause permanent hearing loss The sound pressure level which leads to hearing loss varies considerably from one person to another and depends on the duration of exposure The U S Government s Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA has established the maximum sound pressure levels tha
8. shows the power settings for the three CLA loudspeakers 4 If your system does not need to reproduce low frequencies set the 400 Hz Low Cut switch to the ON position This will reduce the output levels of the frequency range below 400 Hz 400 Hz LOW CUT ON OFF Precautions e Before using the loudspeaker carefully check that all the connections have been made correctly to make sure there are no accidental short circuits that could cause electrical sparks Check if your power amplifier s constant output voltage is 70 V or 100 V and find the rated power output The sum of the operating power values of all the loudspeakers connected to the audio line must not exceed 80 of the amplifier s output power Verify that the connections to all of your loudspeakers are made correctly in phase When different loudspeakers reproduce the same frequencies but with phase differences there may be sound cancellation Loudspeakers are often situated in adjacent positions and the sound waves interact with each other If a loudspeaker is connected incorrectly i e the polarity of the audio line conductors is inverted the audio signals are transmitted with differences in phase and correct reproduction is therefore jeopardized Most notably the bass response may suffer SEAN CLA Series 5 Ww 5 SPECIFICATIONS Rated Power u 3 Tweeter Tao
9. t can be with stood without causing damage which are shown in the table below According to the OSHA regulations any exposure over the maximum limits indicated in the table can reduce the hearing capacity of a person To prevent potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels anyone subjected to such levels must use suitable protection When a EAW Commercial product capable of producing high sound levels is being used it is therefore necessary to wear ear plugs or protective earphones when the limits shown in the table are exceeded Consult the specifications provided in the instruction manual to know the maximum sound pressure SPL the loudspeaker is capable of producing WARNING This equipment has Duration per Sound level q been designed ho he installed day hours dBA en by qualified professionals 8 Duo in a small club only There are many factors 6 to be considered when installing professional sound 4 Subway train reinforcement systems 3 including mechanical and 2 V P Z 2 ery loud classical music electrical considerations as well as acoustic coverage 1 5 and performance EAW 1 Locomotive at 50 feet Commercial strongly 05 recommends that this equipment be installed only by 0 25 or less Loudest parts at a rock concert a professional sound installer part No 0010153 Rev A 05 2004 O 2004 LOUD Technologies Inc All Rights Reserved CoN 2 CLA Series EAW N TABLE OF CONTENTS
10. ways know the working load limit of the structure supporting the loudspeaker Always make sure that the rigging hardware minimum rating is at least five times the actual load Installation precautions Use speaker cables with an adequate cross section gauge The greater the distance between the amplifier and loudspeaker the larger the connection cable cross section should be To prevent inductive phenomena causing humming or distortion the speaker cables should not be run together with electrical energy conductors microphone cables or line level audio lines Use speaker cables that have markings to distinguish the polarity such as insulation or conductors of different colors Avoid installing the loudspeaker in places exposed to harsh weather conditions N 4 CLA Series ZEAW N 4 CONNECTIONS WARNING To prevent the risk of electric shock do not connect the loudspeaker or adjust the power selector with the amplifier switched on The loudspeaker is designed to be connected to constant voltage audio lines at 70 V or 100 V 1 The white wire of the loudspeaker connects to the positive amplifier output the black loudspeaker wire connects to the negative amplifier output 2 Use a suitable tool to crimp the two supplied wires to the ends of your audio line conductors Insulate the joints 3 Using a small flat screwdriver rotate the power selector switch to the desired setting The specifications section on the next page
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