User Manual XLS SERIES LOUD SPEAKERS
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1. GGERWIN VEGA vo 4 m x a u A T A 2 lo mal 0 7 m T 0 ml x User Manual CERWIN VEGA S LIMITED WARRANTY days after they were completed WELCOME TO THE FAMILY First off you have great taste in loudspeakers At Cerwin Vegal deep bass and great highs are a way of life Nice to know there are a few people out there who share our passion for music You ll be glad to know that this company has been in business since 1953 And we consider you to be the newest member of the family We hope your speakers give you years of enjoyment Of course in the event of a problem make sure you familiarize yourself with this warranty We like to think that while you re sitting in front of your speakers we re standing behind them And now a few choice words from our lawyer Hey every family has one WHO S COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY Cerwin Vega s Limited Warranty on residential speakers extends only to the original purchaser as evidenced by the original Bill of Sale and only to the residential speakers purchased from authorized Cerwin Vega dealers Ten words of advice Aefain the original bill of sale i2. 6 3 mm x 32 mm TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS Bass sounds distorted Distortion with volume control near minimum Distortion on music peaks or sound effects Buzz hum or crackle when connecting wires Buzz or hum when system is On No sound after listening at high levels CAUSES Amplifier is at maximum output Receiver tone controls are set too high Defective receiver or preamplifier or shorted speaker wires Dynamic soundtrack e g explosions Connecting wires with power on causes transient signal spikes Grounding problem or ground loop Amplifier s thermal protection has been temporarily activated SOLUTIONS Lower volume or receiver level control Set bass flat use tone controls sparingly Repair defective receiver preamplifier or replace speaker wires Turn down volume control to lower overall range Connect wires only when system power is Off Check receiver or preamplifier manual for help in eliminating a ground loop Lower amplifier volume and allow amplifier to cool down sound should resume automatically SPECIFICATIONS ORO XLS 6 XLS 215 Dual 6 5 2 way 6 5 2 way Dual 8 3 way Dual 15 3 way Frequency 64 Hz 20 kHz 50 Hz 20 kHz 45 Hz 20 kHz 43 Hz 20 kHz 38 Hz 20 kHz 38 Hz 20 kHz Re
3. NSIDE REFER SERVICING TO OUALIFIED PERSONNEL ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE AUCUN ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR LUSAGER CONFIER LENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALFIE AVIS POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D INCENDIE OU D ELECTROCUTION N EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE A LA PLUIE OU A L HUMIDITE The IEC fuse symbol pictured at the left represents an approved user replaceable fuse When replacing a fuse make sure to replace with only the correct type and rating Only for XLS 28 XLS 12 XLS 15 and XLS 215 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OV 08 DE 10 Read and keep these instructions Heed all warnings and follow instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus that produce heat Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with a cart stand bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when a apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been ex
4. er or if the warranty repairs did not remedy the defect and the original purchaser notifies Cerwin Vega or the original dealer or an Authorized Cerwin Vega Service Center of the failure of the repairs within 30 INTRODUCTION How DO YOU GET WARRANTY SERVICE In order to obtain warranty service contact your original dealer or distributor or an Authorized Cerwin Vega Service Center If for some reason you have trouble locating a service representative contact Cerwin Vega s Customer Service Department for assistance Cerwin Vega Customer Service Dept 772 S Military Trail Deerfield Beach FL 33442 In some cases the Customer Service Department can solve a service problem without any return of eguipment thereby avoiding transit delays For more information visit hito www cerwin vega com service_support php WHAT IF THE PRODUCT MUST BE RETURNED If the Customer Service Department determines that the equipment must be returned to Cerwin Vega for service a Return Authorization will be issued by mail and the defective merchandise may be shipped directly to the above address freight prepaid along with a copy of both the Return Authorization and the original Bill of Sale The product will be replaced or repaired at our option and returned to the original purchaser Only the return postage will be paid by Cerwin Vega Cerwin Vega will not be responsible for damage occurring in shipment from the original purchaser or due to imp
5. ion is still the same PRIOR TO INSTALLATION Unpack your subwoofer saving the box and packing materials in case you ever need to transport ship or move your subwoofer Read carefully the Important Symbols and Safety Instructions page 2 PURGHASER Before continuing with installation please make sure the subwoofer is unplugged and the power switch is turned OFF INSTALLATION Please read the remaining pages to determine which installation procedure is best for your audio video system For additional hook up connections you may want to refer to your A V receiver processor or amplifier s manual IMPORTANT SYMBOLS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS EXPLANATION OF GRAPHIC SYMBOLS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the users to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is to alert the user to the presence of insulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to humans GAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRONIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS I
6. n a safe place WHAT S COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY Cerwin Vega warrants that all new residential speakers shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal and proper use Cerwin Vega agrees to repair or replace at our option all such defective parts at no charge for labor or materials WHAT S NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY This Limited Warranty does not apply to defective equipment that has been altered or repaired by other than factory approved procedures has been subjected to negligence misuse or accident has been damaged by improper line voltage had its serial number or any part of it altered defaced or removed has been used for other than home entertainment purposes or has been used in a way that is contrary to Cerwin Vega s written instructions Except as provided by statute this Limited Warranty does not cover losses consequential or otherwise resulting from the improper use of or inability to operate any Cerwin Vega product HOW LONG DOES THE WARRANTY EXTEND Cerwin Vega s Limited Warranty extends for a period of five 5 years for all system speaker components from date of purchase as shown on the original Bill of Sale If a defect exists within the warranty period the warranty will not expire until the defect has been fixed The warranty period will also be extended if the warranty repairs have not been performed due to delays caused by circumstances beyond the control of the original purchas
7. posed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture CONNECTIONS XLS 28 XLS 12 XLS 15 and XLS 215 1 Fuse Holder 2 Midrange and Tweeter Input 5 Way Binding Posts Red Black 3 Jumper Straps 4 Woofer Input 5 Way Binding Posts Red Black NORMAL WIRING In this method one pair of speaker wire is used with one speaker and one amplifier channel This method is used in the majority of applications Connection Attach speaker wires to either the Midrange and Tweeter Input 2 or the Woofer Input 4 5 way Binding Posts making sure to leave the Jumpers Straps 3 in place Connect the other end of the speaker wires to your Receiver or Amplifiers speaker output terminals see your Receiver or Amplifiers owners manuals for details on this connection Make sure to observe correct polarity Red Black when making these connections BI WIRING In this method two pairs of speaker wire are used with one speaker and one amplifier channel Connection Remove the Jumper Straps 3 and retain for possible future use Attach one set of speaker wires to the Midrange and Tweeter Input 2 5 way Binding Posts Next connect a second set of speaker wires to the Woofer Input 4 5 way Binding Posts Connect the other ends of the speaker wi
8. res to your Receiver or Amplifiers speaker output terminals see your Receiver or Amplifiers owners manual for details on this connection Make sure to observe correct polarity Red Black when making these connections Important The XLS 6 and XLS 6C cannot be bi wired WIRING NOTE We recommend that you discuss Normal Bi Wiring or Bi Amplifying options with your Authorized Cerwin Vega Dealer and for recommendation on appropiate wire XLS 6 and XLS 6C 1 Full range Binding Post WIRING One pair of speaker wire is used with one speaker and one amplifier channel IMPEDANCE All CV XLS home speakers are compatible with amplifier ratings from 4 to 8 ohms If your amplifier is rated at 4 or 6 ohms you can generally play the speaker as loud and as hard as you want and the energy transfer between the amplifier and your Cerwin Vega speaker will be optimal If using an 8 ohm amplifier you can play loud but monitor your amplifier s temperature if you start playing at extreme volume levels as the speaker may want to suck more power from your amp than it can provide Fuse Replace only with the correct type and voltage fuse Failure to replace with the correct type and value can result in driver failure that is not covered under your warranty XLS 28 3A 250V Slow Blow 6 3 mm x 32 mm XLS 12 4A 250V Slow Blow 6 3 mm x 32 mm XLS 15 4A 250V Slow Blow 6 3 mm x 32 mm XLS 215 5A 250V Slow Blow
9. roper packing materials Remember to pack all equipment carefully and in the original carton if possible Additional charges may be added if new packing materials are required for return shipment Save your original packing materials WHAT ARE OTHER REMEDIES UNDER THE LAW The exercise of any of the provisions under the Limited Warranty does not affect the protections or remedies of the original purchaser under other laws If you have additional questions about service write or call the Customer Service Department This Limited Warranty applies to all residential speakers and supersedes all previous warranty statements Cerwin Vega reserves the right to make changes in product design and specifications at any time EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN AND BY APPLICABLE LAW CERWIN VEGA MAKES NO ADDITIONAL REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO THE EQUIPMENT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE DESIGN CONDITION OR WORKMANSHIP OF THE EQUIPMENT OR THE QUALITY OF THE MATERIAL INCLUDED THEREIN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONSTITUTES THE SOLE AND ENTIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CERWIN VEGA AND THE ORIGINAL This manual covers operation information for all Loudspeakers in Cerwin Vega s XLS series Illustrations of control locations and hook up wiring may differ in physical appearance and location than those shown on the actual product you own However the operation informat
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11. sponse 3 dB 3 dB 3 dB 3 dB 3 dB 3 dB 44 Hz 20 kHz 39 Hz 20 kHz 38 Hz 20 kHz 37 Hz 20 kHz 36 Hz 20 kHz 36 Hz 20 kHz 10 dB 10 dB 10 dB 10 dB 10 dB 10 dB Power Handling 125 watts 125 watts 200 watts 300 watts 400 watts 500 watts Peak Sensitivity in 89 3 dB 85 dB 89 8 dB 90 8 dB 92 3 dB 95 3 dB SPL 8 ohms 1 meter full ok TA ARA Crossover 2 kHz 2 kHz 380 Hz 2 4 kHz 380 Hz 2 4 kHz 280 Hz 2 4 kHz 280 Hz 2 4 kHz Frequencies Yes High freq Only Yes High freq Only Yes Fuse system Yes Fuse system Yes Fuse system Yes Fuse system dl S FLL FG GE GR ER EER N EE Dimensions 8 1 x 22 9 x 10 3 15 2 x 7 9 x 11 5 33 7 x 11 1 x 12 2 37 6 x 13 8 x 13 40 6 x 17 x 18 5 49 7 x 17 x 21 1 HxWxD 205 mm x 580 mm x 260 mm 385 mm x 200 mm x 290 mm 855 mm x 280 mmx 310 mm 955 mm x 350 mm x 330 mm 1030 mm x 430 mm x 470 mm 1260 mm x 430 mm x 535 mm Net Weight Ibs 23 Ib 10 4 kg 16 lb 7 2 kg 43 Ib 19 5 kg 56 Ib 25 4 kg 85 Ib 38 5 kg 116 lb 52 6 kg 8 ohm compatible Cerwin Vega is constantly striving to maintain the highest consumer standards As a result of these efforts modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or shown in this manual NOTES Y CERWIN VEGA 772 S Military Trail Deerfield Beach FL 33442 www ce
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