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1. 81 XY Series 8 inch two way loudspeaker User s Manual Contents Introduction 8 Installation TOI coals oaks 4 59 NN 4 02 Product overview W 5 System set up Stand OS 6 Cabling Aric arrglrier se Protective DSP settings Rp 6 Mounting and rigging options Rigging margwareandagcessories a 7 WON TT Fi Attachment of the CP XY8VC1 Vertical Flying Cradle sse 1 Attachment of the CP XY8HC1 Horizontal Flying Cradle eee 8 Attachmentot wall mount BrACKELS di 8 Torotate the meet ren 8 5 Connections2. CT AC Y CO La Y ORO OY ORO OY ORC ORC Y OOHO OOOHOO AO ODEO Oc d v DEO Naaa Y CEA Y YEA YEA Y EC Y ECC Ye ACER CC EC Ye COCOA Ye YO e ORO Y OORSOSO Naaa CA Ye YEA YT YO Ye YO C Ye Y ORC Ye ORC Ye YO CA Y YEA aaa a YO CY YO Ce Y ORC ORC Ye YO CC A Y YE CA Ye YO CYe YO C Ye Y ORC Ye ORC Ye ORC Ka ORO GO ORO ORO OH OO ORO O ORO ORO ORO OQ OO aS e CC ACC Y AC Y NA Ye aaa 0 CORO OC Y C AO Y CC Y CA YEN CC aa YA aS e CC ACA CROCO COMODO e Y OC e Y OR e Y OR e Y ORC Ye YO ORO RORORORORO ORORORORO OPNOPNOPSOPSOPNOPSOPSOPNOPNSOPSOPNOPNOPFSOPSOPNOPSOPSO e Yes Yes e O ORO eS e e Ve e Yas Yes Ve e e e Yas e e e e O Key Ke O ONY e Yas e CC Y e Oe Oe E Ye CY CECI 505050 OROSCOPO ORO OR Ye OC Y ACC Yen CY e 5050 00000 e Y OO Y ORO Y OR e NOR e 1 ORO ORO FOR ORO OROROHOROROHOROROROROROHORO 2680 007 Imensions Additional information D Engb About trademarks and registered trademarks e Pioneer is a registered trademark of PIONEER CORPORATION e SpeakON is a registered trademark of Neutrik The names of companies and products
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5. 81 To rotate the HF waveguide Using a3 mm Allen key unscrew the four M4 machine screws in the top and bottom of the enclosure 2 at each end Gently remove the grille from the front of the enclosure Using a 4 mm Allen key remove the four socket head bolts retaining the HF waveguide in place Lift the waveguide up and rotate to the desired position the label on the waveguide shows the dispersion orientation Reinstate the socket head bolts and retighten Avoid over tightening as this may crack the waveguide Reinstate the grille by gently placing it in place over the front of the loudspeaker Replace the four M4 machine screws to secure it in place amp ND 8 Engb Connections The INPUT and LINK connectors used are Neutrik NLA SpeakON connectors e Refer to the internal connection diagram and make the appropriate connections as shown M Internal connection diagram 1 3 D CD INPUT connector 2 LINK connector Neutrik at 2 NL4 Connector 2 Pm INPUT LINK Engb 9 255 mm 10 in ORNORORORNORNONONORONORNORNORONONONONO ORORNORORNORONONONORORNONORN ONO ORONO RNONO REED CRORORORORORORORORORORCROROROROROR ORORORORORORORORORORORORORORORORORORO OROFO Q Sedes eS O O
6. intemal connection OAC TA ob 9 D Additional information Ra Ic M mU M 10 About trademarks and registered trademarks 11 SCC 4 46 aaea 11 2 Engb Introduction WARNING This loudspeaker must be installed by a qualified technician as it involves such tasks as selecting a location for installation drilling holes in walls ceiling and wiring Have the installer carefully follow the installation instructions uononpoju Certain technical skills are required to install the loudspeaker Please have the product installed by a professional Pioneer is not responsible for any loss or damage that results from improper installation insufficient strength of installation materials misuse modification or natural disasters Thank you for buying this Pioneer product Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly After you have finished reading the instructions put them away in a safe place for future reference Before you start Make sure to use amplifiers with rated load impedances that match the speaker impedance for the amplifiers connected to each loudspeaker e Furthermore any devices or objects easily affected by magnetism floppy disks magnetic cards magnetic tape etc should be kept well away from the speakers In order to prevent damage to th
7. mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners Specifications Enclosure Type Two way passive reflex loaded Frequency Response 15 Hz to 20 kHz Sensitivity 1 W 1 m ominal Impedance 91 dB 80 Power Handling 350 W RMS 700 W Program Maximum SPL Dispersion 116 dB cont 122 dB peak 90 H x 60 V Rotatable Driver Configuration 8 inch 203 mm ferrite LF cone driver 1 inch 25 mm exit neodymium HF compression driver Crossover Asymmetric internal passive crossover Connectors x Neutrik SpeakON NL4 Dimensions WxHxD 262 mm x 462 mm x 255 mm 10 3 inch x 18 2 Inch x 10 inch Weight 12 kg 26 5 Ib Rigging and Hardware 8 x M8 threaded mounting points 4 top 4 bottom 1 x M8 threaded mounting points on rear 4 x M6 threaded points on rear for wall mount bracket 1 x flush handle on rear 1 x 35 mm polemount socket j euonippy Grille Hex punched steel Enclosure 15 mm 0 6 inch birch plywood Finish Impact resistant Black semi matt textured The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice Engb 11 PIONEER CORPORATION 1 1 Shin ogura Saiwai ku Kawasaki shi Kanagawa 212 0031 Japan INAALPRABA T 212 0031 ARNE METER NE 815 1 1 KaH
8. 0 x 60 rotatable waveguide These components are matched by an internal passive crossover network for unprecedented sonic quality from a completely passive enclosure No active controller or programmed EQ is required for correct operation For demanding applications a 70 Hz 24 dB octave high pass filter is recommended to increase drive Due to its discreet size and appearance the XY 81 can be used in a wide variety of applications ranging from fills and delays in nightclub use to compact front of unit headroom However this is not essential for normal operation gt For details see Protective DSP settings 0 6 house and DJ booth monitoring duty The XY 81 is fitted with two Neutrik SpeakON NL4 connectors System set up WARNING e Loudspeaker systems are potentially dangerous objects if used incorrectly Please ensure that you read this section fully and contact your local dealer should you be in any doubt over correct operation procedures e Professional loudspeaker systems are capable of producing damage inducing sound pressure levels and hence care should be taken when setting your system up particularly when it comes to loudspeaker placement within a venue Damage to the ear can result from levels above 90 dB under prolonged exposure Stand mounting The XY 81 can be mounted from a loudspeaker stand using the integral polemount adapter for a standard 35 mm 1 4 in loudspeaker stand When mounting in this way please con
9. 1a A1 Engb Installation guidelines WARNING This loudspeaker must be installed by a qualified technician as it involves such tasks as selecting a location for installation drilling holes in walls ceiling and wiring Have the installer carefully follow the installation instructions Certain technical skills are required to install the loudspeaker Please have the product installed by a professional Pioneer is not responsible for any loss or damage that results from improper installation insufficient strength of installation materials misuse modification or natural disasters The XY 81 comes with pre inserted mounting screws These screws can be taken out and used to attach either special mounting hardware designed for the product or com mercially available mounting hardware Make sure to attach a wire for preventing falling parts and equipment of adequate strength using screw holes not used by mounting hardware WARNING e When attaching the speakers to the wall or ceiling you should first confirm that the wall or ceiling being used is strong enough to support their weight If you are unsure then consult a specialist If the speakers should fall then it could lead to serious injury and is potentially very dangerous Check to make sure that any mounting hardware used is enough to support the system whether using special hardware designed for the system or commercially availa ble hardware Make sure to read the Introduction section in th
10. ange Care should be taken during operation to avoid amplifier clipping as this can cause serious damage to your loudspeakers If in doubt please contact your dealer who will be happy to assist you in correct amplifier choice and setup Cabling The XY 81 is supplied as standard with Neutrik SpeakON NL4 connectors wired pin 1 1 It is recommended that the resistance of your cable be less than one tenth of the nominal system impedance Given below are the recommended maximum cable lengths for different cross sections and impedances Conductor cross sectional area Maximum recommended cable length 4Q 8 160 1 0 mm 11m 29 m 44m 1 5 mm 17m 34 m 68m 2 0 mm 29 m 44 m 88m 2 5 mm 29 m 58m 116m 4 0 mm 44 m 88m 176m 6 0 mm 66 m 132 m 264m e Pins2 2 on the Neutrik SpeakON connectors are wired together to allow link through with 4 core cables Protective DSP settings WARNING The XY 81 requires no DSP programme to function correctly However excessive low frequency information will cause the LF drive unit s excursion to increase which can result in damage to your loudspeaker The higher you raise the cut off frequency on a high pass filter for an XY 81 the more headroom and overall sound pressure level output there is available For most medium to high level applications we would recommend a minimum of a 70 Hz high pass filter with a 24 dB octave slope to sufficiently protect th
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12. duct in locations subject to extreme fluctuations in temperature Doing so could cause the product to malfunction e When using room air conditioners or stoves to rapidly cool or heat room spaces take precautions to avoid excessive dehumidification e Avoid placing the speaker near areas such as windows as outside air can cause condensation to occur within the speaker This loudspeaker is designed for indoor use only To avoid electric shock hazard do not place them outside or in an overly humid area Caution in use e Do not use the speaker to output distorted sound for long periods of times This can result in a fire hazard Please also remember that vibrations from subwoofer systems can shake other loudspeakers out of place which may present a toppling hazard Do not attempt to use the product with the XY 81 grille detached as doing so could result in damage to the product Consult a qualified professional for assistance with removing the grille for maintenance purposes For Europe If you want to dispose of this product do not mix it with general household waste There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment recovery and recycling SS Private households in the member states of the EU in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer if you purchase a similar
13. e loudspeaker For higher SPL applica tions we would recommend raising this cut off even higher We would stress that the higher the cut off frequency the safer the loudspeaker will be 6 Engb Mounting and rigging options WARNING e The overhead suspension of loudspeakers is a very serious issue with potentially lethal consequences should anything go wrong Rigging should only be carried out by experienced personnel following safe working practice Should you be in any doubt whatsoever please contact the retailer or dealer from which you purchased this product When utilising any suspension method a secondary safety feature must be used For any suspension method fit an M8 eyebolt to any of the rigging points A safety steel can then be attached to this and connected to your safety point If you are in any doubt whatsoever about how to safely suspend your loudspeakers do not hesitate to contact the retailer or dealer from which you purchased this product Rigging hardware and accessories The XY 81 has three options for mounting and suspension both for temporary use and for permanent fixed installation The XY 81 contains nine M8 threaded fixing points around the enclosure to enable suspension using forged shoulder eyebolts minimum thread length 20 mm 0 8 in or the optional CP XY8VC1 vertical or CP XY8HC1 horizontal flying cradles These fixings allow suspension in any orientation with the extra point on the rear of the enclo
14. e loudspeaker resulting from input overload please observe the following precautions e If you supply amplification power to the loudspeaker excessively the speaker could be damaged and overheating could cause a hazard e Only connect turn ON or OFF the audio system or any one part such as DJ player and Mixer when the power to the amplifier is turned off If any operations are performed while the amplifier is turned on there is the possibility of damaging the treble frequency speaker unit e When using a graphic equaliser to emphasise loud sounds in the high frequency range do not use excessive amplifier volume e Donottry to force a low powered amplifier to produce high sound levels as the amplifier s harmonic distortion will be increased and you may damage the speaker Caution installation Ensure that the floor or stage surface can withstand the weight of the system e The installation technician must follow professional installation techniques to protect the loudspeaker against falling e When installing the speakers make sure that the wall ceiling is strong enough to support the speakers e Improper installation of the speakers could cause them to fall and cause damage or injuries to persons nearby Do not attempt to stack devices together for use other than specified systems Such devices may become unstable and tip over or fall leading to injury Make sure to secure each device in place using the pole mount ratchet straps or oth
15. er hardware to prevent them from tipping over or falling when stacking devices together Pioneer shall accept no liability for damage or injury caused by accidents resulting from Pioneer products tipping over or falling due to them being insufficiently secured e Switch off and unplug your power amplifier and consult the instructions when connecting up components Make sure you use the correct connecting cables e Keep magnetic objects such as screwdrivers or steel parts away from the tweeter and woofer speakers Since the speakers use strong magnets the objects may be attracted causing injury or damaging the diaphragm e Do not install the loudspeaker in areas exposed to direct sunlight or near heating appliances Such conditions may result in shrinkage of the wood materials and finish leading to deformation of the enclosure discolouration or damage to the speakers Conditions considered unpleasant by humans are detrimental to speakers as well Providing a comfortable environment for the speakers will assist them in demonstrating their best performance Please maintain the usage environment as follows Temperature 15 C to 25 C 59 F to 77 F Relative Humidity 35 to 65 winter 40 to 70 summer e Do not store speakers at temperatures outside of the rated temperature range as doing so may cause the speaker to drop in performance or become damaged Storage temperature range 20 C to 55 C 4 F to 131 F e Do not use the pro
16. is manual and the instruction manual for the mounting hardware thoroughly before proceeding Take every precaution to prevent the product and associated parts from falling as they could cause serious injury if they fell onto a person Use screws suitable for ceiling material and screw mounting parts in solid locations After installation you must confirm that the speakers are safely installed You must also periodically check them to make sure that they are still safe Make sure to use mounting hardware of sufficient strength to secure the speaker in place when using non designated hardware The speaker could fall causing acci dents if not properly secured The fall prevention wire must be attached to a suitably strong location The strength of the location to which the wire is attached being insufficient can lead to the speak ers falling or cause accidents The fall prevention wire and screw to attach the fall prevention wire to the ceiling or wall are not supplied with the speakers so please purchase them separately When this product is placed in an elevated place such as on a shelf a speaker may be moved by vibrations and fall to the floor causing an injury or accident Take meas ures to prevent a speaker from sliding off a shelf etc Ensure that the floor or stage surface can withstand the weight of the system Wherever possible avoid high stacks and use ratchet straps to secure loudspeakers together Please also remember that vibrations from subwo
17. new one For countries not mentioned above please contact your local authorities for the correct method of disposal By doing so you will ensure that your discarded product undergoes the necessary treatment recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health K058b A1 Engb Engb 3 The Safety of Your Ears is in Your Hands Get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level a level that lets the sound come through clearly without annoying blaring or distortion and most importantly without affecting your sensitive hearing Sound can be deceiving Over time your hearing comfort level adapts to higher volumes of sound so what sounds normal can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts ESTABLISH A SAFE LEVEL Set your volume control at a low setting e Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly without distortion e Once you have established a comfortable sound level set the dial and leave it there BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES e Do not turn up the volume so high that you can t hear what s around you Use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations e Do not use headphones while operating a motorised vehicle the use of headphones may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas S00
18. ofer systems can shake other loudspeakers out of place which may present a toppling hazard The use of ratchet straps and non slip material is recommended to prevent this Features e Two way full range speaker with 8 inch LF driver and a 1 inch compression driver e Passive crossover board features separate cooling zones to ensure safe and continuous operations in the toughest environments e Wide dispersion of 90 x 60 degrees with rotatable horn for horizontal installation e Designed for fixed and mobile applications with a wide array of flying options e Features top hats for quick set up e NLAINPUT and LINK OUT connections as standard e Robust enclosure made from premium multi laminate birch plywood e Impact resistant textured paint finish 4 Engb Product overview Product overview CSS ES 1000000 00000000000 ORO OO ORO QHOHO ORO OROHO CHOR ORO OO ORO XO OO ORO esee Se tete aS se tet BOO OR OR ORO ROROROROROR OR BOR OO ROR OR ORO ROR ORO ROR 22 29295 Product overview The XY 81 is a compact versatile passive loudspeaker product designed for a wide variety of compact and discreet sound reinforcement applications It features a high power 8 inch 203 mm ferrite LF drive unit in a reflex enclosure and a 1 7 inch 43 mm diaphragm 1 inch 25 mm exit neodymium high frequency compression drive unit coupled to a 9
19. pplied M8 countersunk socket head bolts align the mounting holes in the inner yoke with the mounting points on the top or the bottom of the enclosure Tighten the bolts to ensure a solid fit Once the desired angle of the loudspeaker is set tighten the knobs on the cradle to lock the position in place The points on the top of the flying cradle can be used for permanent installations or to secure a hook clamp Ensure that an M8 eyebolt is secured to the rear point on the XY 81 enclosure to use as a secondary safety feature Engb Attachment of the CP XY8HC1 Horizontal Flying Cradle Using the supplied M8 countersunk socket head bolts align the mounting holes in the end mounts of the yoke with the mounting points on the top and the bottom of the enclosure Tighten the bolts to ensure a solid fit Once the desired angle of the loudspeaker is set tighten the knobs on the cradle to lock the position in place The points on the top of the flying cradle can be used for permanent installations or to secure a hook clamp Ensure that an M8 eyebolt is secured to the rear point on the XY 81 enclosure to use as a secondary safety feature Q Q Q 4 ES Attachment of wall mount brackets e Four holes M6 for wall mount brackets are provided on the rear of the XY 81 e Hole layout pitch 108 mm x 50 8 mm 4 0 in x 2 0 in e Be sure use wall mount brackets that have enough strength to be able to withstand the weight of the XY
20. sider the following e Ensure your stand height is locked off and the tripod legs are positioned so as to be stable e Check the weight loading of your stands before attempting to mount the loudspeaker e Do not stack a second loudspeaker on top of the stand mounted one e Ensure cables are run so as to leave enough slack to enable neat wiring and thus reduce the risk of the speaker being pulled over Loose cables should be covered or taped down wherever possible to reduce trip hazards e When using poles on top of subwoofer systems please observe similar precautions Ground stacking Ensure that the floor or stage surface can withstand the weight of the system e Wherever possible avoid high stacks and use ratchet straps to secure loudspeakers together Please also remember that vibrations from subwoofer systems can shake other loudspeakers out of place which may present a toppling hazard The use of ratchet straps and non slip material is recommended to prevent this Cabling and amplifier selection The XY 81 is designed to be used with professional power amplifiers providing the following power outputs e 700 W channel into 8 Q NOTE A small power amplifier working too hard is more likely to damage a loudspeaker than a large power amplifier working within its operating range It is good practice to use an amplifier equal to the programme power rating of the loudspeaker so as to retain sufficient headroom and good dynamic r
21. sure availa ble for pull back to obtain the desired rigging angle or as a secondary safety point The XY 81 also has four M6 threaded fixings on the rear for use with wall mount brackets e With any suspension method a second anchor point should be used as a safety feature e Underno circumstances should the mounting points of one enclosure be used to suspend another enclosure below it Pioneer is in no way responsible for the failure of incorrectly rigged systems This information relates specifically to the rigging techniques for the XY 81 enclosure only If you are in any doubt about safe practices for rigging loudspeakers please contact the retailer or dealer from which you purchased this product suolydo 0010011 pue Buruno N Permanent installations Any installation permanent or temporary must be securely attached to the structure of the building using chain steel wire or web straps that are certified and load rated for the loudspeaker system Consideration must be taken when determining the loading on the structure to include loudspeakers and rigging hardware and the appropriate safety factor can then be decided upon If you are in any doubt whatsoever please contact the retailer or dealer from which you purchased this product A reputable rigging organisation should also be able to advise on legislation regarding safety factors for suspended systems of this type Attachment of the CP XY8VC1 Vertical Flying Cradle Using the su
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