EQ302 Manual - Australian Monitor
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1. Frequency band faders With 45 mm of travel and a centre detent each of the 30 ISO faders provides 15 dB of either boost or cut to the respective frequency band of the signal whilst maintaining a constant Q contour cut HF amp LF EQ302 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL REAR PANEL O O c c c c c c c GRAPHIC EQUALISER BALANCED CONNECTIONS BALANCED CONNECTIONS FUSE T500mA 250V Model No Q302 Pin2 Hot Pin3 cold Pin2 Hot Pin3 Ccold VOLTAGE O Tip Hot Ring cold e O Tip Hot Ring cold O SELECT O O S S SE Spe O O O O 1I5 230VAC 50 60Hz 30VA OUTPUT B INPUT B OUTPUT A INPUT A AUSTRALIAN CD A cn 007573 417 CE K Vesa NISKOR ETECTRIE ie SERIAL 677 C 3 ter es ZZ ez MADE IN CHINA o o o 6 6 IEC Mains power socket and fuse Voltage Select Voltage selection switch set at either 115 V or 230 V Please ensure that your local voltage has been selected before applying power to the unit Refer to Power Requirements section Input Channel A A high impedance 10 ko input is provided via either XLR 6 35 mm TRS jack or Phoenix screw terminals All the inputs are electronically balanced and parallel connected Output Channel A A low impedance output is provided via either XLR 6 35 mm TRS jack and Phoenix screw terminals All the outputs are el2. you have any questions please ask your local dealer or visit the Australian Monitor website www australianmonitor com for assistance Whilst unpacking the equaliser from its cardboard container please check and ensure that no damage has occurred in transit Any damage to the goods must be immediately notified to the supplier Retain any packaging until such time that you are happy to take ownership of the goods Please consider disposing of packaging in a suitably environmentally friendly manner Contents 1 x EQ302 Dual 30 Band Graphic Equaliser 1 x User Manual 1 x IEC Mains Power Cable 4 x 3 way Phoenix connectors Power Requirements Before powering the equaliser ensure that your mains power voltage is the same as the back panel voltage selections switch indicates before connecting to the mains power outlet iu i AGLI AOE The switch allows you to select either 230 or 115 VAC mains supply at either 50 or 60 Hz A This unit must always be connected to a suitable mains earthed outlet It is recommended that any rack framework used to mount the equaliser be also earthed to the same grounding circuit Always ensure that the equaliser s power switch is off and that the power lead is disconnected from the mains power supply prior to altering the voltage selection switch Before using the equaliser please confirm the socket and the power cable are in good condition befo
3. 02 provides electronically balanced 10 ko balanced inputs and floating outputs providing full headroom into loads above 600 Q These inputs and outputs are provided on three different connector types for each channel Each of the three connector types is wired in parallel 1 3 pin XLR connectors 2 Stereo 6 35 mm TRS jack sockets 3 Phoenix 5 08 mm pitch removable terminal blocks The XLR and 6 35 mm Jack pin assignments comply with professional audio wiring standards XLR Assignments 6 35 mm Assignments Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 Signal Ground Sleeve Signal Ground 2 Hot In phase Ring Cold Anti phase 3 Cold Anti phase Tip Hot In Phase Phoenix connectors are as per the rear connector label shown below S Signal Ground The equaliser comes with 4 x 3 way Phoenix plugs for ease of installation Spare Phoenix terminals can be ordered from Hills SVL code PC 508 3 Phoenix assignments showing Input and Output B S 6 6 6 m A Output B Input B PAGE 8 EQ302 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL ABOUT EQUALISERS Graphic equalisers are used to modify the frequency contour of a sound system primarily to correct problems posed by a room s acoustics The graphic equaliser provides the ability to alter the frequency response of a sound system to ensure that the frequency balance heard through the system loudspeakers better matches the original source A well balanced room is essential to avoid feed
4. AUSTRALIAN MONITOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL EQS02 GRAPHIC EQUALISER IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION PRECAUTIONS DURANT UTILISATION 1 Read these instructions 1 Lisez ces instructions 2 Keep these instructions 2 Tenez ces instructions 3 Heed all warnings 3 Notez tous les avertissements 4 Follow all instructions 4 Suivez toutes les avertissements 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 5 N utilisez pas ce produit pres de l eau la piscine la plage le lac etc 6 Clean only with dry cloth 6 Nettoyez seulement avec une toffe s che 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the 7 Ne bloquez aucuns troux de ventilation Installez en accord avec manufacturer s instructions les instructions du manufacturier 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers 8 N installez pres aucunes sources de chaleur comme radiateurs registres Stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat de chaleur fours ou les autres quipements y compris amplificateurs 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or grounding tvpe plug a a A polarised plug has two blades with one wider than the other 9 Ne d faites pas le but de s curit de la fiche polaris e ou base tvpe A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong Une fiche polaris e a deux tranchants avec un plus large que l autre The wide blade or the thi
5. ENT BLADE EXPOSURE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC The exclamation point within an equilateral within an equilateral triangle is intended SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK triangle is intended to alert the user to to alert the user to the presence of NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER the presence of important operating and uninsulated dangerous voltage within SP Meet PIE Ae ESETE Ep RVR maintenance Servicing instructions in the the product s enclosure that may be of ADVERTISSMENT POUR EVITER LE RISQUE literature accompanying the appliance sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk D INCENDIE OU DE CHOCS ELECTRIQUES of electric shock to persons NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPARIEL A LA PLUIE OU A LHUMIDITE Rating plate and caution marking are marked on the back enclosure of the apparatus EQ302 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL PAGE 3 0 aa FEATURES The Australian Monitor EQ302 is a dual 30 band 1 3 octave constant Q graphic equaliser suitable for both permanent installation and PA use The equaliser is housed in a 19 3 RU rack mount format Features include e Dual channel graphic equaliser providing 15 dB cut boost on each of the 30 ISO f
6. Hz to assist in removing subsonic and other harmful lower frequencies that may damage your Speakers HF Contour Applies a continuously variable shelving filter to the high frequency band allowing subtle adjustment of the high frequency balance of a room once it is equalised At a frequency point of 14 kHz the contour control has an adjustment range of 6 dB contour boost HF amp LF PAGE 6 LF Contour Applies a continuously variable shelving filter to the low frequency band allowing subtle adjustment of the low frequency balance of a room once it is equalised At a frequency point of 50 Hz the contour control has an adjustment range of 6 dB Output Meter Each channel of the equaliser is fitted with an accurate 8 segment LED RMS meter indicating level in dBu The meters are configured to read the output signal level of the equaliser when the EQ In button is depressed illuminated and the input signal level when the EQ In button is out channel bypass Apart from identifying that a signal is present the meter allows the operator to use the gain control to adjust the equaliser for unity gain during set up D Overload indicator CLIP Identifies when the equaliser signal is being overloaded This indicator provides an alert when an overload occurs in either the output of the contour section the gain section or the actual equaliser providing complete monitoring of levels through the device
7. TION 3 The Australian Monitor EQ302 is a dual 30 band 1 3 octave constant FEATURES A Q graphic equaliser with excellent performance and functionality a MET NA B and is suitable for both installation and PA use The equaliser has a UNPACKING 5 comprehensive set of features including US A dB of adjustment and offers balanced XLR 6 35 mm TRS and Phoenix FRONT PANEL 6 connectors on both the input and output to provide EE The EQ302 s Constant Q design means that there is minimum REAR PANEL 7 ee ee ae E rari T E ali o intelligibility of sound and more accurate adjustment over the 1 3 MOUNTING 8 felt reuen ci NM MA EE E EEI E A E ABOUT EQUALISERS 9 The high pass and low pass contour filters provide the added advantage e gs D OR OR ee estee PA of being able to fine tune your sound to suite your required ambiance SPECIFICATIONS 10 without interfering with the previously equalised room settings A high p pass filter allows for the removal of subsonic frequencies that may NOTES 44 cause damage to Speaker systems A eRET TIEN oaTOMITO HTECY NESTErE WET eet CETTE NCHEST NTE TET The Australian Monitor EQ302 has features usually associated with equalisers many times the price and represents excellent value for money for both permanent installations and operators alike Revision 1 0 October 2012 WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT USE THE PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREV
8. ave 6 dB octave XLR 6 35 mm TRS Phoenix 5 08 pitch 115 230V 50 60 Hz 30 VA 483 x 180 x 134 mm 19 x 7 x 5 25 3 kg 6 6 Ibs 515 x 275x175 mm 20 3 x 10 8 x 6 9 4 5 kg 9 9 Ibs 1 Pcs 1 Pes EQ302 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL EQ302 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL PAGE 11 AUSTRALIAN MONITOR ENGINEERED BY AUSTRALIAN MONITOR Address 1 Clyde Street Silverwater Sydney NSW 2128 Australia Private Bag 149 Silverwater NSW 1811 ACN 007 573 417 Website www australianmonitor com au International enquiries email international australianmonitor com au DISTRIBUTED IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND BY HILLS SVL www hillssvi com au NSW P 02 9647 1411 E nsw hillssvl com au QLD P 07 3852 1312 E qld hillssvl com au ACT P 02 6260 4544 E act hillssvl com au WA P 08 9204 0200 E wa hillssvl com au VIC P 03 9890 7477 E vic hillssvl com au Val sv Hills Sound Vision amp Lighting SA NZ P 08 8408 8300 P 09 415 9426 E sa hillssvl com au E sales hillssvl co nz
9. back and distortion and to provide clarity of the audio source material EQ3O2 adjustment curve 15 dB The Australian Monitor EQ302 is a 1 3 octave equaliser which means that the centre frequency of each of its filters are placed one third of an octave apart three filters per octave The equaliser is a constant Q equaliser which means that each filter maintains a consistent width and curve shape irrespective of the fader settings and therefore allows for more accurate equalisations without interaction with adjacent frequency bands Set Up amp Operation The EQ302 graphic equaliser is designed to accept a line level signal from a mixer or professional audio processor The following is a quick set up guide for the equaliser per channel 1 Make sure that your audio source signal is muted Set the equaliser GAIN control to the centre detent O dB position Ensure the EQ In button is in the out or bypass position Set all fader controls to the centre detent O dB position Turn the HP filter control anticlockwise to the OUT position Set the HF and LF Contour controls to the centre detent O dB position Apply audio signal to the equaliser input Press the EQ In button LED will illuminate to disengage the bypass co N O OH A W PY lf the CLIP overload LED illuminates release the EQ In button and read the input signal level If possible adjust the source audio signal so that the input level at the equa
10. d pas utilis pour longues p riodes de temps 14 This appliance should not be exposed to dripping or splashing water Never place objects filled with liquid such as vases on the apparatus 15 Always ensure that the mains outlet is easily accessible for quick 14 L appareil ne doit pas tre expos aux coulements ou aux claboussures disconnection et aucun objet ne contenant de liquide tel qu un vase ne doit tre plac 16 In order to disconnect the apparatus from mains power completely sur l objet the appliance plug should be removed from the mains wall socket np a 15 Branchez l appareil a une source appropri e et faire que la prise a 17 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose debrancher soit facilement accessible f FAO G 16 La prise du secteur ne doit pas tre obstru e ou doit tre facilement 18 An appliance with a protective earth terminal should be connected to accessible pendant son utilisation Pour tre compl tement d connect a mains outlet with a protective earth connection de l alimentation d entr e la prise doit tre d branch e du secteur 17 AVERTISSEMENT Pour viter le risque d incendie ou de chocs lectriques ne pas exposer cet appareil a la pluie ou l humidit 18 Un appareil avec la borne de terre de protection doit tre connect au secteur avec la connexiion de terre de protection INTRODUGTION AND CONTENTS EQSO2 INTRODUC
11. ectronically balanced and parallel connected Input Channel B A high impedance 10 ko input is provided via either XLR 6 35 mm TRS jack or Phoenix screw terminals All the inputs are electronically balanced and parallel connected G Output Channel B A low impedance output is provided via either XLR 6 35 mm TRS jack and Phoenix screw terminals All the outputs are electronically balanced and parallel connected EQ302 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL PAGE 7 MOUNTING The EQ302 is a 19 rack mounted unit and requires 3 RU 134 mm of rack space The equaliser is 180 mm deep and consideration should be given to rear support particularly if the unit is to be installed into a travelling road case were vibration may be an issue Whilst the equaliser does not radiate significant heat care should be taken not to locate the unit directly onto other heat producing equipment such as amplifiers Always leave at least 1 RU between the equaliser and other equipment when mounted in a rack The equaliser should not be used in temperatures above 45 C 113 F or in proximity with high RF and or electromagnetic interference The EQ302 is earthed through both the three pin IEC mains socket and the chassis of the unit itself It is good practice and highly recommended that any rack framework used to mount the equaliser be also grounded to the same earth circuit as the mains outlet Connections To assist in easy installation the EQ3
12. liser reads O dBu using the input meter 10 With the EQ In button engaged again equalise your audio system as desired using the equaliser faders for each frequency band 11 The adjustable HP Filter may be used to assist in removing unwanted subsonic and low frequency problems that may cause Speaker damage 12 If the overall musical tonality of the room requires balancing the contour controls can be used to tweak the sound in both the lower and upper frequency ranges 13 Once the room is equalised the GAIN control can be adjusted to read 0 dB on the output meter thus providing unity gain and maximum headroom across the equaliser EQ302 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL PAGE 9 Model description Input impedance Input headroom Frequency response 1 dB Distortion 20 Hz 20 kHz O dBu Max Output Level S N Ratio Dynamic range Cross talk 1 kHz Frequency bands Q of 4 HP filter control LF contour 50 Hz HF contour 14 kHz Connectors inputs amp outputs AC Power Dimensions W x D x H Net Weight Shipping Dimensions W x D x H Shipping Weight ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED Power cable IEC Manual PAGE 10 se SPECIFICATIONS EQ302 30 band constant Q dual channel graphic equaliser 10 kQ balanced 8 5 V 20 dBu 5 Hz 45 kHz lt 0 008 THD 9 5 V 21 7 dBu gt 92 dB gt 110 dB gt 89 dB 15 dB on ISO centre frequencies OUT flat to 250 Hz 12 dB octave 6 dB oct
13. rd prong are provided for your safety Une fiche de base type a deux a deux tranchants et une troisi me pointe de base le tranchant large ou la troisi me pointe est fourni 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly e pour votre securit at plugs and the point where thev exit from the apparatus 10 Protegez le cordon de secteur contre tre marchee dessus ou pincez en particulier aux fiches aux douilles de convenance et au point ou ils 12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when sortent de l appareil unused for long periods of time 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 11 Seulement utilisez attachements accessoires specifies par le 13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel manufacturier servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to 13 R f rez au personnel qualifi de service pour toutes rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been reparations La reparation est donn e quand le systeme dropped a t endommag n importe fa on par exemple un fil ou une fiche endommag e de la source d alimentation Avoir t expos pluie ou humidit n op re pas normalement ou avoir t tomb 12 Arrachez la fiche du dispositif durant clair et orage ou quan
14. re connecting rr gt Always ensure that an appropriate fuse is used The EQ302 is supplied with a 1500mA M205 fuse which is suitable for both mains voltages EQ302 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL PAGE 5 FRONT PANEL NI VY VL AW NI VY YU 5 31 5 40 50 63 80 100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 6 2k 2k5 3k15 4k 5k 6k3 Ok bal D Ont ba kal 8k 1 w OC DL ro EQ In Individual bypass enable buttons are provided for each channel When the button is deselected out the equaliser is bypassed connecting the input directly to the output of the device With the EQ In button depressed the signal path of the equaliser is inserted between the input and output A LED A or B indicates that the relevant equaliser channel is activated The bypass feature also occurs when the mains power is turned off or if power fails to the unit Gain Each channel of the equaliser provides input gain from infinity to 10 dB to ensure that unity gain can be maintained throughout your system HP Filter Variable high pass filter adjustable from OUT flat up to 250
15. requency bands e Centre detent bypass on 45 mm faders When any fader is in its centre detent position the filter is automatically bypassed e High pass filter frequency adjustable from OUT flat up to 250 Hz e LF Contour smooth shelving filter 6 dB of gain at 50 Hz e HF Contour smooth shelving filter 6 dB of gain at 14 kHz e GAIN control for overall unity adjustment Variable from infinity to 10 dB e Tripie point LED clip detector that indicates when the internal signal is clipping at either the EQ filter HF LF contour or gain sections of the equaliser e Precise LED metering indication When the EQ switch is out the LED meter indicates the input signal level When EQ switch is in the LED meter indicates output signal level e Relay bypass When the EQ is turned off or the power fails an internal relay switches the input signal directly to the output of the equaliser thus effectively bypassing the unit and maintaining a signal pathway e The bypass relay also provides a delay on power up to prevent audio clicks and thumps being generated by the unit during boot up e Standard 3 RU 19 frame e Multiple balanced interface connectors XLR 6 35 mm jack TRS or Phoenix pluggable screw terminals are provided at both the input and output terminals PAGE 4 EQ302 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL UNPACKING Before using the product please read this manual carefully and operate only in the manner described If
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