DR 500 active series User´s Guide
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1. Rear View CIFICATIO Model Power Amplifier Input Type Input Impedance Sensitivity Frequency Range 10 dB HF Horn Coverage Angles 6 dB Maximum Peak SPL at 1m Transducers Replacement Parts Enclosure Material Color Finish Connectors AC Power Requeriments Dimensions H x W x D Weight Accessories DR 508A 1000 W peak 500 W continuous Class D Bi amplified Balanced Differential Line Line 20 kohms Line 1 95V 8dBu 60 Hz 20 kHz 90 x 45 122 dB LF 8C GM 8C HF M 34 M 34 Polypropylene Black INPUT Female XLR LOOP THRU Male XLR AC INPUT Male IEC 115V 24 50 Hz 60 Hz 2301 12 50 Hz 60 Hz 43 x 30 x 30 cm 18 x 12 x 12 in 114 kg 25 1 lb ANL 1 AX M FUN DS 108 TRD 2 TRD 6 DR 512A 1000 W peak 500 W continuous Class D Bi amplified Balanced Differential Line Line 20 kohms Line 1 95V 80Bu 50 Hz 20 kHz 90 x 45 131 dB LF 12Mi GM 12Mi HF M 34 M 34 Polypropylene Black INPUT Female XLR LOOP THRU Male XLR AC INPUT Male IEC 115V 24 50 Hz 60 Hz 230V 12 50 Hz 60 Hz 62 x 40 x 37 cm 24 x 16 x 14 5 in 18 1 kg 89 9 lb 115 FUN DS 112 TRD 2 TRD 6 DR 515A 1000 W peak 500 W continuous Class D Bi amplified Balanced Differential Line Line 20 kohms Line 1 95V 8dBu 45 Hz 20 kHz 90 x 45 131 dB LF 15Mi GM 15Mi HF M 34 GM M 34 Polypro2. d dans BOOST LEVEL BOOST gt FLAT MIC LINE 0 FLAT MIC LINE a oo Hom M z 3 3 a 4 a E E 20 Nas F LIMIT LIMIT DRS P e 12A INPUT q INPUT 7 LOOP THRU i i SIGNAL 3 3 5 4 OFF ON 5 5 3 4 4 lt lt 22000001 1918 115 50Hz 60Hz DR 515A or DR 512A O C Oo o 00 000000 00000 OO DSP 26 action 218A R action 218A son on iam Mixer LI NES 7 cw e 559212559 85985525 A a 22 8 851 7 9 55 5155 2 e pii IAS 9 ioco sr aana Jae OUTPUT MAX A M P 10 Manual del Usuario DR 500 active User s Manual LINE DRAWINGS ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILIMETERS DR 508A Top View Bottom View Ln Q Bottom View Front View
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4. 500 active User s Manual 18 PROBLEM Sound is distorted and very loud and LIMIT LED lights up 14 Troubleshooting No sound from the unit The SIGNAL LED does not light up Full power cannot be obtained The LIMIT LED never lights up Sound is distorted The LIMIT LED is not on or only lights up occasionally Hum buzz when a mixer is connected to the unit Hum or buzz when using lighting controls in the same building The ON LED does not light up when the mains connector is connected and the unit is switched to ON SOLUTION 1 Check that the mixer or sound source is sending signal to the UNIT 2 Check that the cable from the sound source to the UNIT is connected correctly Replace the cable if defective 3 Allow the unit to cool down for some minutes and it will function again Check the main output level of the mixer or channel gains since the unit will have been functioning with excessive levels If using mixer use the balanced output if available Use professional mixer with a hotter output Turn mixer channel gains down Check that none of your signal Sources are distorting Turn down the mixer s output 1 Read the appendix of this manual to make a correct un balanced to balanced cable 2 Connect the mixer and the unit to the same mains outlet 3 Use a cable that is as short as possible and or move the audio signal cable away from mains cables
5. glasses on the top of the unit Do not splash liquids on the unit IP 20 equipment This symbol on the product indicates that this product should not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the appicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment Working temperature ranges from 15 C to 42 C with a relative humidity of 95 with 10 of the rated main voltage value indicated on the rear label according to IEC 60065 2001 If the fuse needs to be replaced please pay attention to correct type and ratings The outer wiring connected to the device requires installation by an instructed person or the use of a flexible cable already prepared If the apparatus is connected permanently the electrical system of the building must incorporate a multipolar switch with a separation of contact of at least 3mm in each pole Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms earthquakes or when unused for long periods of time Do not place loudspeakers in proximity to devices sensitive to magnetic fields such as television monitors or data storage magnetic material For enclosures with tripod socket the maximum safety height from floor to bottom of enclosure when mounting on a TRD 2 tripod with legs spread 55cm from the central pole is DR 508A DR 512A DR 515A The appliance should be flown only from the rigging points and by qualified personnel Do not suspend the box from the hand
6. 1 Move the audio signal cable away from lighting cables Try to find out at what point the noise is leaking into the system 2 Connect the sound system to a different phase than the lights You may need the help of an electrician 1 Check your connections 2 Check the cables connectors and AC power with a suitable mains tester Manual del Usuario DR 500 active User s Manual APPENDIX Line connections unbalanced and balanced There are two basic ways to transport an audio signal with microphone or line level Unbalanced line Utilising a two conductor cable it transports the signal as the voltage between them Electromagnetic interference can get added to the signal as undesired noise Connectors that carry unbalanced signals have two pins such as RCA Phono and 6 35mm often referred to as jack mono 3 pin connector such as XLR Cannon may also carry unbalanced signals if one of the pins is unused Balanced line Utilising a three conductor cable one of them acts as a shield against electromagnetic noise and is the ground conductor The other two have the same voltage with respect to the ground conductor but with opposite signs The noise that cannot be rejected by the shield affects both signal conductors in the same way At the device s input the two signals get summed with opposite sign so that noise is cancelled out while the programme signal doubles in level Most professional audio devices use balanced i
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8. User s Guide CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS gt uic opas aa ERR ii 3 WARRANTY AM 4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 5 INTRODUCTION 6 CONFIGURATIONS 7a10 LINE DRAWINGS 11 SPECIFICATIONS 11 AMPLIFIER 12 14 Description N OFF m Ecualisati Overheating Low mains voltage Current consumption Troubleshooting APPENDIX C MM 15 Lin nections unbalan n lan Manual del Usuario DR 500 active User s Manual DR 500 active Series Cajas ac sticas activas Self powered loudspeaker enclosures El signo de exclamaci n dentro de un tri ngulo indica la existencia de importantes instrucciones de operaci n mantenimiento en la documentaci n que acompa a al producto Conserve y lea todas estas instrucciones Siga las advertencias ATENCI N Es un producto clase A por lo que en entornos dom sticos puede causar radio interferencias en cuyo caso el usuario tendr que tomar las medidas oportunas De acuerdo con EN55108 2 usar el equipo s lo en entornos El E2 E3 6 E4 No desconecte la tierra en el conector de alimentaci n pues es peligroso e ilegal Equipo de Clase El signo del rayo con la punta de flecha alerta contra la presencia de voltajes peligrosos no aislados Para reducir el riesgo de choque el ctrico no retire la cubierta S lo use este equipo con el cable de red de alimentaci n adecuado para su pa s No inst
9. ale el aparato cerca de ninguna fuente de calor como radiadores estufas u otros aparatos que produzcan calor Debe instalarse siempre sin bloquear la libre circulaci n de aire por las aletas del radiador Si los altavoces se utilizan al aire libre en un d a soleado colocar los altavoces en un rea sombreada o a cubierto Los amplificadores de los altavoces tienen circuitos de protecci n que silenciar n temporalmente el altavoz cuando las temperaturas que se alcanzan sean extremadamente altas Esto puede suceder en los d as calurosos cuando el altavoz est expuesto a la luz solar directa No exponga este equipo a la lluvia o humedad No use este aparato cerca del agua piscinas y fuentes por ejemplo No exponga el equipo a salpicaduras ni coloque sobre l objetos que contengan l quidos tales como vasos y botellas Equipo IP 20 Este s mbolo indica que el presente producto no puede ser tratado como residuo dom stico normal sino que debe entregarse en el correspondiente punto de recogida de equipos el ctricos y electr nicos Equipo disefiado para funcionar entre 15 y 42 con una humedad relativa m xima del 95 con un rango de 10 de la tensi n nominal de alimentaci n indicada en la etiqueta trasera seg n IEC 60065 2001 Si debe sustituir el fusible preste atenci n al tipo y rango El cableado exterior conectado al equipo requiere de su instalaci n por una persona instruida o el uso de cables flexibles ya p
10. d light weight systems which sport and attractive design Offering configurations using 8 12 and 15 loudspeakers they allow the user to choose the size that best suits any application requiring a complete sound reinforcement solution Solo musicians keyboard based groups or aplications such as recitals and conferences will benefit from the unique features of the DR 500 active series Caracter sticas DR 508A Powered 2 way full range system 8 bass loudspeaker Compression driver with titanium diaphragm Multiple mounting options Stand mountable The DR 508A is powered full range system that uses a new 8 low frequency transducer The M 34 compression driver handles high frequency reproduction The 1000 W peak power Class D amplifier provides extended bandwith improved dynamic range and exceptionally low distortion This make the DR 508A one of the smallets and most powerful portable cabinets on the market DR 512A Powered 2 way full range system 12 bass loudspeaker Compression driver with titanium diaphragm Multiple mounting options Stand mountable The powered DR 512A combines design with function in a medium size enclosure It s unique enclosure offers an oversized handle for easy carrying will accept a standard 35 mm mounting stand and includes a floor monitor position for added flexibility Built in rigging points and an optional mounting bracket facilitates use in perman
11. ed off Please note that the ON LED can stay on for Several seconds after the mains power has been disconnected Overload indicator This device has an indicator LIMIT LED that lights when the signal is excessive The indicator should not be lit continuously This distorts the signal quickly fatiguing your ears and may damage the speakers Therefore it is recommended that you never work with this LED on at most it should blink only occasionally Equalisation The unit does not need extreme settings of equalisation to produce quality sound Avoid high levels of gain on the equalisers Gain values above 3 dB on a console s EQ are not recommended Overheating This equipment does not normally overheat during normal conditions of use When overheating occurs the unit protects itself You should then find out why and if necessary contact an authorised dealer for technical assistance Normally it is enough just to let the unit cool down after you have corrected the problem so that the system functions properly again Low mains voltage If mains voltage falls below the shutdown voltage for the unit it will stop playing When acceptable levels are regained the unit will switch back on automatically Therefore the current consumed by a 115V version is double the 230V version to achieve the same acoustic power level a Sr 1 3 Potencia DR 508A 1 24 DR 512A 1 24 DR 515A 1 5A Manual del Usuario DR
12. ent installations The DR 512A incorporates the lastes in amplifier technology A Class D amplifier that offers an impressive 1000 W oeak power Protection circuitry is provided for both amps and the components DR 515A Powered 2 way full range system 15 bass loudspeaker Compression driver with titanium diaphragm Monitor position The DR 515A exemplifies the achievements of D A S engineers in high pressure injection molding technology The DR 515A mounts a propietary 15 low frequency transducer and the high efficiency M 34 compression driver and CD horn assembly The DR 515A incorporates the latest in amplifier technology A twin channel Class D amplifier powers the low frequency section for a total output of 1000 W peak power Manual del Usuario DR 500 active User s Manual CONFIGURATIONS DR 515A or DR 512A TRD 2 DR 515A or DR 512A 22000001 ES BOOST E BOOST FLAT MIC LINE FLAT MIC LINE N E z ERES lt V W O O z Y 1O O STE z ES eu u an E eee eee al 9 12 5 LIMIT 5 15 1 DR 512A 5 INPUT LOOP THRU LOOP THRU SIGNAL 3 SIGNAL LED 4 L R LED OFF ON d OFF ON m u n H Ly
13. ert the users to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions the literature accompanying the product Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Keep these instructions WARNING This is a class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interferences in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Use this product only in El E2 or E4 environments according to EN55103 2 Do not remove mains connector ground it is dangereous and illegal Class device The lightning and arrowhead symbol warns about the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the cover Only use this equipment with an appropriate mains cord for your country Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus that produce heat The circulation of air through the heatsink must not be blocked f loudspeakers are used outdoors on 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 Do not expose this device to rain or moisture Do not use this apparatus near water for example swimming pools and ountains Do not place any objects containing liquids such as bottles or
14. ins connector inserted rotated and locked for ON Only use this equipment with an appropriate mains cord 11 POWER Mains power ON OFF switch o 6 D gt L 12 INPUT DR 515A LOOP THRU 7 0 Manual del Usuario DR 500 active User s Manual N OFF A sound system should be switched on sequentially Switch on the self powered units last in your sound system switch on the subwoofer before the mid high system Switch on the sound Sources such as CD players or turntables then the mixer then the processors and finally the self powered unit If you have several units it is recommended that you switch them sequentially one at a time Follow the inverse order when switching off turning self powered units off before any other element in the sound system Disconnect the device by removing the mains connector from the mains socket The mains connector and mains socket must always be freely accessible and never covered or blocked in any way Use a power cable equipped with a Neutrik PowerCon connector IMPORTANT Do not disconnect the unit while in use Ensure that the device is disconnected from the mains by observing that the ON LED is turn
15. les No user serviceable parts inside 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 Clean only with a dry cloth Do not use any solvent based cleaners Manual del Usuario DR 500 active User s Manual 3 GARANTIA Todos nuestros productos est n garantizados por un periodo de 24 meses desde la fecha de compra Las garant as s lo ser n v lidas si son por un defecto de fabricaci n y en ning n caso por un uso incorrecto del producto Las reparaciones garant a pueden ser realizadas exclusivamente por el fabricante o el servicio de asistencia t cnica autorizado Otros cargos como portes y seguros son a cargo del comprador en todos los casos Para solicitar reparaci n en garant a es imprescindible que el producto no haya sido previamente manipulado e incluir una fotocopia de la factura de compra WARRANTY All D A S products are warrantied against any manufacturing defect for a period of 2 years from date of purchase The warranty excludes damage from incorrect use of the product All warranty repairs must be exclusively undertaken by the factory or any of its authorised service centers To claim a warranty repair do not open o
16. nputs and outputs Connectors that can carry balanced signal have three pins such as XLR Cannon and Y 6 35mm stereo The graphs that follow show the recommended connection with different types of connectors to balanced processor or amplifier inputs The connectors on the left hand side come from a signal source and the ones on the right hand side go to the inputs of the processor or amplifier Note that on the unbalanced connectors on the left hand side two terminals are joined inside the connector If hum occurs with balanced to balanced connections try disconnecting the sleeve ground on the input connector Note that the illustrations show what should be connected to what but that pin locations on an actual XLR connector are different Also pin 2 hot is assumed on XLR connectors G 0 0 3 Balanced XLR Cannon to Balanced XLR 3 Unbalanced XLR Cannon to Balanced XLR 5 Balanced 1 4 Jack to Balanced XLR Cannon A Aa 8 6 3 Unbalanced 1 4 Jack to Balanced XLR Cannon RCA Phono to Balanced XLR Cannon S S Balanced 1 4 Jack to Balanced 1 4 Jack 5 5 Unbalanced 1 4 Jack to Balanced 1 4 Jack 5 RCA to Balanced 1 4 Jack Manual del Usuario DR 500 active User s Manual 15 z i 5 3 iS i D gt
17. pylene Black INPUT Female XLR LOOP THRU Male XLR AC INPUT Male IEC 115V 50 Hz 60 Hz 230V 1 5A 50 Hz 60 Hz 71 x 46 x 42 cm 28 x 18 x 16 5 in 20 1 kg 44 3 lb ANL 1 AX 115 FUN DS 115 TRD 2 TRD 6 D A S Audio S A continuously strives to enhance its products through investigation and development All specifications are subject to change without prior warning Manual del Usuario DR 500 active User s Manual 11 AMPLIFIER Description 1 INPUT 1 4 Jack XLR combined socket type input signal connector This is a balanced connector just like the LOOP THRU connector with the following pin assignments 1 or S GND ground 2 or T Non inverted input 3 or Inverted input 2 LOOP THRU XLR type output signal connector for connecting several units together and sending them all the same signal 3 LIMIT Red LED indicates amplifier saturation Amplifier limiter indicator lights 4 SIGNAL Green LED indicates signal presence 5 ON Green LED indicates that the unit is ON 6 LEVEL Potentiometer for adjusting the unit level 7 BOOST FLAT Button for switching between two types of frequency response 8 MIC LINE Button for switching between microphone and line sensitivities NEVER PRESS THIS BUTTON WITHOUT FIRST REDUCING THE LEVEL OF THE UNIT TO AVOID EXTREMELY HIGH SPL 9 LOGO OFF ON Press the button to iluminate the logo 10 AC INPUT PowerCon NAC3FCA ma
18. r intend to repair the product Return the damaged unit at shippers risk and freight prepaid to the nearest service center with a copy of the purchase invoice Manual del Usuario DR 500 active User s Manual DECLARACI N DE CONFORMIDAD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY D A S Audio S A C Islas Baleares 24 46988 Pol Fuente del Jarro Valencia Espa a Spain Declara que la serie DR 500 Declares that DR 500 series Cumple con los objetivos esenciales de las Directivas Abide by essential objectives relating Directives Directiva de Baja Tensi n Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 CE Directiva de Compatibilidad Electromagn tica EMC 2004 108 CE Directiva ROHS 2011 65 CE Directiva RAEE WEEE 2002 96 CE Y es conforme a las siguientes Normas Armonizadas Europeas In accordance with Harmonized European Norms EN 60065 2002 A11 2008 Audio video and similar electronic apparatus Safety requirements 55103 1 2009 Electromagnetic compatibility Product family standard for audio video audio visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use Part 1 Emission 55103 2 2009 Electromagnetic compatibility Product family standard for audio video audio visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use Part 2 Immunity Manual del Usuario DR 500 active User s Manual INTRODUCTION The DR 500 active series products a series of powere
19. reparados Si el aparato es conectado permanentemente la instalaci n el ctrica del edificio debe incorporar un interruptor multipolar con separaci n de contacto de al menos 3mm en cada polo Desconecte este aparato durante tormentas el ctricas terremotos o cuando no se vaya a emplear durante largos periodos No emplace altavoces en proximidad a equipos sensibles a campos magn ticos tales como monitores de televisi n material magn tico de almacenamiento de datos Para las cajas con vaso para tr pode la altura m xima de seguridad desde el suelo a la base de la caja montada sobre tripode modelo TRD 2 con pies a 55 cm del eje del tripode es DR 508A DR 512A DR 515A El colgado del equipo s lo debe realizarse utilizando los herrajes de colgado recomendados y por personal cualificado No cuelgue la caja de las asas No existen partes ajustables por el usuario en el interior de este equipo Cualquier operaci n de mantenimiento o reparaci n debe ser realizada por personal cualificado Es necesario el Servicio t cnico cuando el equipo se haya dafiado de alguna forma como que haya ca do l quido o alg n objeto en el interior del aparato haya sido expuesto a lluvia o humedad no funcione correctamente haya recibido un golpe o su cable de red est da ado Limpie con un pa o seco No use limpiadores con disolventes Precauciones de Seguridad The exclamation point inside an equilateral triangle is intend to al
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