Powered Loudspeaker Owner`s Manual
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1. ELX112P TEN 362mm 14 25 g I E i m 607mm o p o 23 89 o o mm o e A1 o is e e gt X lt L IT 5 pt x3 E pl 3 J E Bottom View Front View Right View Rear View ELX115P I f NE 432mm 17 02 708mm 27 89 382mm 15 05 199mm 7 84 30 x 9 I I i LL i Bottom View Front View Right View Rear View ELX118P II II 286 111 267 574mm 661mm 22 60 507mm 19 98 Top View 16 126 027 Front View Right View Rear View Electro Voice Live X Series Powered Owner s Manual Frequency Response Graphs ELX 112P ELX 15P 110 Sensitivity dB 8 Sensitivity dB Frequency Respon2. 14 Electro Voice Live X Series Powered Owner s Manual Specifications ELX 112P gt Gite as ELX 118P 120V F01U170820 120V F01U170821 120V F01U170822 230V F01U170817 230V F01U170818 230V F01U170819 Model Part Number DH 1K 39mm 1 5 Titanium Diaphragm Compression Driver 1 XLR Link Output 1 XLR Link Output 9 ply 15mm Plywood Internally Braced with Texured Paint Grille 18GA Steel with Black Powdercoat m x 340mm 108mm x 432mm x 661 mmx 307mm x Samm 23 89 x 14 25 x 13 41 27 89 x 17 02 x 15 05 26 02 x 19 98 x 22 60 TSS 1 Aluminum Tripod Stand Accessories TSP 1 Tripod Kit Includes 2 Tripod Stands and Carrying Case ASP 1 Steel Subwoofer Stand ASP 1 Steel Subwoofer Stand 1 Full Space Measurement Boost Mode Full Range Mode Half Space Measurement Boost Mode 3 Max SPL is measured at 1m using broadband pink noise at maximum amplifier output Electro Voice Live X Series Powered Owner s Manual 15 yum Dimensions
3. Vocal Microphone Player 12 Electro Voice Live X Series Powered Owner s Manual Recommended Configurations cont Vocal Microphone Instrument Electro Voice Live X Series Powered Owner s Manual 13 Live X Recommended Configurations cont Stacking Full Range Systems w Subwoofers Dual ELX112P s or ELX115P s Dual ELX118P s
4. 6dB affect the level of the link output connector LIMIT The LED lights up when the loudspeaker is operated at its limit Short term blinking is uncritical because the integrated limiter keeps distortion under control Constant light ing of the LED indicates that the sound is negatively affected Reduce LOUDSPEAKER LEVEL or INPUT LEVEL knobs to prevent limit INPUT SELECT INPUT SELECT XLR TRS1 Wi XLR TRS 1 allows the signal from XLR TRS Input 1 to pass to LINK OUTPUT INPUT 1 LEVEL does not affect the level of LINK OUTPUT The signal from RCA INPUT is not passed to LINK OUTPUT 1 2 is a mix of INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 1 2 allows the loudspeaker to act as a basic two channel mixer that can send the mix to another loud speaker via the LINK OUTPUT connector LINK OUTPUT XLR output connector to send the signal to another speaker or subwoofer The output is based on the selection made at the INPUT SELECT switch LOGO LOGO ON OFF The EV logo on the front of the loudspeaker lights up when the switch is set to ON Electro Voice Live X Series Powered Owner s Manual 11 Live X Recommended Configurations Daisy Chaining Full Range Systems Dual ELX112P s or ELX115P s
5. ELX115P on Tripod Stand Live X Full Range Sub Stack with Pole Mount Electro Voice Live X Series Powered Owner s Manual Amplifier Controls Ey The Live X amplifier has a combination of controls and connectors to ensure the most versatile loudspeak er system Each component below has a description on the following pages LOUDSPEAKER WITH SUB INPUT 1 INPUT 2 Electro Voice ELX 115P Live X Series Powered Single 15 Two Way Loudspeaker System 90 x 50 Coverage Pattern Designed and Engineered by Electro Voice Burnsville MN USA www electrovoice com JOZ THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS 1 THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION Figure 3a ELX112P ELX115P shown Amplifier Panel Electro Voice Live X Series Powered Owner s Manual SUBWOOFER Electro Voice ELX11SP Live X Series Powered Single 18 Direct Radiating Subwoofer Omnnidirectional Coverage Pattern and Engineered by Electro Voice Burnsville MN USA www electrovoice com Made in China CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK J E amp E THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS 1 THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INT
6. Ud aD A Liv Powered Loudspeaker Owner s Manual Live For Sound ice com www electrovoic ELX 112P ELX 115P ELX 118P ges 7 Live Important Safety Instructions The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral CAUTION triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsu RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK lated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that DO NOT OPEN may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 1O Alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompa AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR nying the appliance WARNING CONNECT ONLY TO MAINS SOCKET WITH PRO The asterisk within an equilateral triangle is intended to inform TECTIVE EARTHING CONNECTION the user to necessary installation or removal instructions re garding equipment or hardware use relating to the system WARNING ro REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with a dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance
7. 00 955 6831 Europe Africa and Middle East only For customer orders contact Customer Service at 12000 Portland Avenue South Burnsville MN 55337 49 9421 706 0 Fax 49 9421 706 265 Phone 952 884 4051 Fax 952 884 0043 Other Internatonal locations For customer orders Contact Customer Service at 1952 884 4051 Fax 1 952 887 9212 www electrovoice corn For warranty repair or service information contact the Service Repair department at Bosch Communications Systems 10 2010 800 685 2606 Part Number LIT000505 Rev 3 For technical assistance contact Technical Support at 866 78AUDIO Specifications subject to change without notice
8. 6 The AC plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable Management of WEEE waste electrical and electronic equipment applicable in Member States of the European Union and other European countries with individual national policies on the management of WEEE The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as regular household waste but has to be disposed through returning it at an Electro Voice dealer FCC Information 1 IMPORTANT Do not modify this unit Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority granted by the FCC to operate the equipment 2 NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measur
9. ERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION Figure 3b ELX118P Amplifier Panel LIINC A Amplifier Controls cont POWER MIC a E E LINE L R 0 6dB MAINS IN AC connection is established via an IEC connector For 120V operation the AC voltage must be 95V 132V For 230V operation the AC voltage must be 190V 264V A 3m 10 AC cord with fitting IEC plug is supplied Extension cords can be used to lengthen the AC cable as necessary Make certain they are 3 conductor cables of suit able gauge and they are properly grounded to avoid electrical hazards and extraneous noise Under high signal conditions the Live X loudspeaker amplifier can draw 1 0 amps of current at 120V or 0 6 amps at 230V Be cautious of what else is plugged into the same electrical service line to avoid electrical problems and poor performance POWER AC switch for switching the power ON or OFF The switch lights after turning the power ON If the LED is not lit upon turning the power on make sure that the AC cord is cor rectly connected and the outlet is properly working XLR TRS INPUT Electronically balanced input for the connection of high level signal sources like mix ing consoles or signal processors Connections can be established using 1 4 TRS or XLR type connectors INPUT 2 will accept a microphone input if MIC LINE switch is depressed MIC LINE When depressed activates a micr
10. MUM 5 Floor Monitor Peri oa TO Oo ey renner LT 7 AMBER Corbis ua cba deca eo M REQUE DAI LR S DADA RD 9 Recommended Configurations duoc pou Rees turco dd eeaeee acia asi aes 12 SPECIGAHORS esses ieee bce ch saab Eie tung aaah alla bala sodas aa DIL pa 15 DIMENSIONS cuc odi onis mre mere rer eS dd battle en Ore EUN EE zt mene te uU 16 Frequency Response dio NR OTT EE TO EC OO 17 E cans bii c Erf a a 17 Warranty esase nta te tantu Mint ab intet rosea E pn MU P Tti M rnt MEI 17 RR een ar emer Ir Wise eC aa aia aa ia 18 NOS M i YX A 19 Electro Voice Live X Series Powered Owner s Manual 3 Live X Description Thank you for choosing an Electro Voice Live X powered loudspeaker system Please take time to consult this manual to understand all the features built into your Electro Voice system and fully utilize its perfor mance capabilities Clear powerful and musical Electro Voice loudspeakers command the stage at high profile venues and major events worldwide Born stage ready the Live X series includes powered and passive models that all feature EV engineered components in solid wood cab
11. es Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 2 Electro Voice Live X Series Powered Owner s Manual f Live X loudspeakers are used outdoors a sunny day place the loudspeakers in a shaded or covered area The loudspeaker amplifiers have protection circuits that temporarily shut the loudspeaker off when extremely high temperatures are reached This can happen on hot days when the loudspeaker is in direct sunlight Precautions Do not use Live X loudspeakers in an environment where temperatures exceed 40 C 104 F Never expose a Live X loudspeaker to rain water or high moisture Electro Voice Live X loudspeakers are easily capable of generating sound pressure levels suffi cient 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 gt gt Table of Contents Important Safety IMSWUCHONS m 2 gU PLE T TTD TETUER 2 PieCAaUUONS UD 3 Bee MED PE 4 dci D Q 4 System
12. es or tape whenever possible See Figures 1a and 1b for optimal coverage areas in front of the loudspeaker when in monitor position Y gj EL J Figure 1a Figure 1b ELX112P ELX115P Optimum Coverage ELX112P ELX115P Optimum Coverage Front View Side View Electro Voice Live X Series Powered Owner s Manual 7 Tripod and Floor Monitor Operation cont Tripod Electro Voice ELX112P and ELX1 15P loudspeakers include 35mm 1 3 8 stand mounts to allow mounting on tripod stands or above an ELX118P 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 placed 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 place it Figure 2a Figure 2b ELX112P
13. f Indicator Lights for Power on and Limit Pole Mounts or Stacks With Live X Subwoofers High Frequency Waveguide with 90 X 50 Coverage Pattern 15mm Plywood Enclosure Internally Braced With Textured Paint 60 Monitor Angle Electro Voice Live X Series Powered Owner s Manual 5 Live System Features cont ELX 118P 18 Powered Subwoofer Optimized for performance with the ELX112P and ELX115P the ELX118P adds a deep low frequency amplified punch that you can hear and feel EVS 18K 457mm 18 Woofer for Powerful Engaging Bass Response 32 Hz 130 Hz Frequency Range 134 dB Max SPL 700 W Class D Lightweight Amplifier Runs Cool Without Fans Supports Pole Mount for Full Range Systems XLR and TRS Combo Input Switchable Normal Boost Modes for Different Applications XLR Parallel Output Front Mounted Power LED Selectable On or Off Indicator Lights for Power on and Limit 15mm Plywood Enclosure Internally Braced with Textured Paint 6 Electro Voice Live X Series Powered Owner s Manual Tripod and Floor Monitor Operation Floor Monitor Electro Voice ELX1 12 and ELX115P loudspeakers may be used as a floor monitor by placing the speaker on the integral monitor angle Make sure to Place the speaker on a level stable surface that is solid and secure Route cables so that performers production crew and audience members will not trip over the cables Secure cables with wire ti
14. inets Wherever performance matters Live X is serious gear for serious sound Quick Setup The Electro Voice Live X powered loudspeakers are fully integrated audio systems with carefully matched electronics and transducers These products make it easy to setup a high quality sound system quickly with a minimum amount of cables and external electronics To get the Live X loudspeaker into operation as quickly as possible please observe the following steps 1 Turn INPUT LEVEL and LOUDSPEAKER LEVEL to oo 2 Connect the AC power cord from a grounded line receptacle to MAINS IN 3 Connect a XLR TRS or RCA cable from an audio source to INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 4 Switch POWER to ON 5 Slowly increase INPUT LEVEL and LOUDSPEAKER LEVEL to the desired volume 4 Electro Voice Live X Series Powered Owner s Manual System Features ELX 112P 12 Two Way Powered Loudspeaker The ELX112P is a compact powerful and versatile choice for sound reinforcement and stage monitoring applications lightweight and durable with a 1000 W amp DH 1K 39mm 1 5 Titanium Diaphragm Compression Driver EVS 12K 305mm 12 Woofer 50 Hz 20 kHz Frequency Range 132 dB Max SPL 1000 W Class D Lightweight Amplifier Runs Cool without Fans Bi Amplified Design with 24 dB Octave Filter Slopes and Transducer Protection Selectable 100 Hz High Pass Filter for Use with an E
15. ophone preamp for use with dynamic microphones A pen or paperclip is needed to depress the switch to MIC mode CAUTION Do not plug a line level signal into INPUT 2 when MIC LINE is in the mic position RCA INPUT Stereo unbalanced RCA inputs for connecting sources such as CD players or MP3 players Both RCA inputs are summed and can be controlled with INPUT 1 LEVEL The inputs can be used simultaneously with XLR TRS INPUT 1 INPUT LEVEL Level control for adjusting the individual input s amplification The level control affects the volume of the individual input section Electro Voice Live X Series Powered Owner s Manual Amplifier Controls cont A FULL RANGE WITH SUB When switched to WITH SUB activates a 100 Hz highpass for use with a subwoofer Always select WITH SUB when using the ELX112P ELX115P with a subwoofer for proper acoustic summation normal Boost NORMAL BOOST The NORMAL BOOST switch controls the tone of the loudspeaker NORMAL works best when the loudspeaker is used for vocal monitors or for speech Boost works best for music playback and applications that require more bass and treble boost LOUDSPEAKER LEVEL Level control for adjusting the volume of the loudspeaker The level control affects the volume of both Input 1 and Input 2 To prevent distortion and clipping the control should generally be set to a value between OdB and 6dB Loudspeaker level control does not
16. possibly a cut wire or a missed connection Using the test speaker move down the line and test each connection junction until you find the problem and correct it Observe proper polarity 2 Poor LowFre WITH SUB switch Set the FULL RANGE WITH SUB switch to the FULL RANGE position quency activated Response 3 Intermittent output Faulty Connection Check all connections at amplifier and speakers to ensure they are all clean and such as crackling tight If the problem persists it may be in the amplifier or wiring See Problem 1 or distortion above 4 Constant noise Defective source If the noise is present but no program material is playing the likely cause is the such as buzzing or other electronic signal chain in the electronics Evaluate each component as necessary to isolate hissing humming device the problem Poor system Check and correct the system grounding as required grounding or ground loop Incorrect gain Verify level controls of the source are properly structured Verify MIC LINE switch structure is in the correct position 5 No sound pro Microphone requires Use a dynamic microphone that does not require phantom power If using a mi duced with micro phantom power crophone that requires phantom power an external phantom power source will be phone connected to needed input 2 MIC LINE switch is Set the MIC LINE switch to the MIC position in LINE position 6 Sound is distorted Excessive input level Reduce the inp
17. se Full Space Boost Mode Frequency Response Full Space Normal Mode Frequency Response Full Space Boost Mode Frequency Response Full Space Normal Mode 20 50 100 1000 10000 20000 20 50 100 1000 10000 20000 Frequency Hz Frequency Hz ELX118P Sensitivity dB Frequency Response Half Space Boost Mode Frequency Response Half Space Normal Mode 20 50 100 1000 10000 20000 Frequency Hz Live X Model Reference Table Warranty Information Visit www electrovoice com warranty for warranty information Electro Voice Live X Series Powered Owner s Manual 17 Live X Troubleshooting Possible Causes AM 1 No Sound Amplifier Connect a known working test speaker to the amplifier outputs If there is no sound check that all the electronics are on the signal routing is correct the source is active the volume is turned up and so on Correct repair replace as necessary If there is sound the problem is in the wiring Verify that you have connected the correct wire pairs to the amplifier Play some thing at low level through the amplifier for example from a CD player or tuner Connect the test speaker in parallel with the malfunctioning line If the sound level has gone or is very weak the line has a short in it possibly a severe scrape pinch or staple puncture If the sound level is normal the wire is open
18. ut level or loudspeaker level knobs to prevent limit LIMIT LED is con ine level source con Set the MIC LINE switch to the LINE position stantly on or flashing nected to INPUT 9 regularly with MIC LINE switch in MIC position 7 Sound is distorted Source input mixing Verify level controls of the source are properly structured LIMIT LED is not console preamp is blinking overdriven 8 Microphone Incorrect gain struc Reduce the microphone levels at the mixing console or input source If the micro produces acoustic ture phone is connected directly to the speaker reduce the input level on the speaker feedback when input Positioning the microphone close to the sound source will increase gain before level is amplified feedback NORMAL BOOST Set the NORMAL BOOST switch to the NORMAL position for vocal applications Switch is in the BOOST position Microphone position Whenever possible setup the speakers so the microphone is behind them If using is too close to the the speakers in a monitor position aim the speaker to the back of the microphone front of the speaker If these suggestions do not solve your problem contact your nearest Electro Voice dealer or Electro Voice distributor 18 Electro Voice Live X Series Powered Owner s Manual Notes Electro Voice Live X Series Powered Owner s Manual EI t y U S A and Canada only For customer orders contact Customer Service at e cC ro O 800 392 3497 Fax 8
19. with the manufacturers instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that pro duce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 13 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 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 14 To completely disconnect AC power from this apparatus the power supply cord must be unplugged 15 Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids such as vases are placed on this apparatus 1
20. xternal Subwoofer Dual XLR and TRS Combo Inputs with Independent Gain Control Stereo RCA Input with Gain Control on Input 1 Switchable Mic Line Modes on Input 2 Switchable Normal Boost Modes for Different Applications XLR Parallel Output with Selectable Pre or Post Mix Option Front Mounted Power LED Selectable On or Off Indicator Lights for Power on and Limit Pole Mounts or Stacks With Live X Subwoofers High Frequency Waveguide with 90 X 50 Coverage Pattern 15mm Plywood Enclosure Internally Braced With Textured Paint 60 Monitor Angle ELX115P 15 Two Way Powered Loudspeaker A powerful step up from the ELX112P the 15 woofer and 1000 W amplifier in the ELX115P deliver ex tended lower frequencies and room filling volume DH 1K 39mm 1 5 Titanium Diaphragm Compression Driver EVS 15K 381mm 15 Woofer 44 Hz 20 kHz Frequency Range 134 dB SPL 1000 W Class D Lightweight Amplifier Runs Cool without Fans Bi Amplified Design with 24 dB Octave Filter Slopes and Transducer Protection Selectable 100 Hz High Pass Filter for Use with an External Subwoofer Dual XLR and TRS Combo Inputs with Independent Gain Control Stereo RCA Input with Gain Control on Input 1 Switchable Mic Line Modes on Input 2 Switchable Normal Boost Modes for Different Applications XLR Parallel Output with Selectable Pre or Post Mix Option Front Mounted Power LED Selectable On or Of
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