vantec active series User`s Manual - DAS Audio
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1. Vantec 12A AUDIO MANAGEMENT a a a L o IL ao gt a K z wW uw o lt z lt 2 a 3 4 PUSH FOR DSP K www dasaudio com r o NivdS NI VIA erpuajen YS OIANV S v q OUTPUT 10 00 5 1000 10000 1 00010 1100000 Mixer 00 00000 000 009 0 gt 03000007000 0000 gt 00 00000 000 000 0 gt 503000007000 000077 30 00000 000 000 00 00 00000 000 000 055 30 00000 000 000 0 5 00 00000 000 000 055 00 00000 000 000 05 gt 00 00000 000 000 05 gt 90 00000 000 0040r E 30 00000 000 000 0 F 60300000000 000 055 00300000000 0000r 00700000000 009 0 p 00 00000 000 0009077 30 00000 000 000 0 00300000000 000 055 30 00000 000 009 0a 00 00000 000 009077 00 00000 000 000 07 TA 00 00000 000 000 055 a www dasaudio com NivdS NI F0vW enuan YS OIANV s v a OUTPUT Manual del Usuario vantec active User s Manual Vantec 15A Vantec 15A CONFIGURATIONS cont d a 9 s 2 2 x gt a 5 a AUDIO MANAGEMENT www dasaudio com OUTPUT NivdS NI JOVI epuer y s OIANV S v q x 10 on 5 1000 l 110 010 O 110000 l 0000000000 0090m E 00 00000 000 0090 503000007000 009077 302. 3 S WIRELESS AUDIO LINKED das audio iPAD CREATE NEW LINK BACK When establishing the link a beep sound will be reproduced by the speaker system 4 A WIRELESS AUDIO connected to DAS iPad Note Always be sure that the distance between devices does not exceed 20meters Check as well that there is direct visual contact between the units This means that objects as walls may cause interruption in the transmission 2 CREATE NEW LINK Configure SLAVE unit in SLAVE R mode CONTINUE NN master cabinet When selecting Master L mode next step is configuring the Slave cabinet Go to the other cabinet and configure itin Slave R mode CREATE NEW LINK 3 Select Mode T e slave cabinet CREATE NEW LINK 4 Waiting MASTER connection Wait a minute slave cabinet press CONAN CREATE NEW LINK 4 1 7 Searching for Slave Units Wait a minute master cabinet amp CREATE NEW LINK 5 LINK DONE master amp slave cabinet After having created the link between the Master and the Slave Cabinets configure Master with the tablet smart phone etc creating the new link CREATE NEW LINK Select Mode lt MASTER L gt master cabinet T CREATE NEW LINK Connect from your device to When establishing the link between Master amp Slave cabinets switch off allthe other devices It can take up to 1 minute to create the
3. 24 TROUBLESHOOTING No sound from the unit The input meters on the screen do not show any signal presence Full power cannot be obtained LIMIT message never appears on the screen Sound is distorted LIMIT message is not shown Sound is distorted and very loud and LIMIT is displayed in the screen Hum or buzz when a mixer is connected to the unit Hum or buzz when using lighting controls in the same building The screen does not light up when the mains connector is connected and the unit is switched to ON CAUSE 1 The signal source is sending no signal 2 Defective cable 8 The amplifier has overheated The signal source does not have a hot enough output The mixer or source is distorting signal The system is overloaded and has reached maximum power 1 The console probably has un balanced outputs You may be using an incorrect un balanced to balanced cable 2 The mixer and the powered speaker are not plugged into the same mains outlet 3 The audio signal cable is too long or too close to an AC cable 1 The audio signal cable is too long or too close to the lighting cable 2 On a sound system with three phase AC the lighting equipment and the UNIT are connected to the same phase 1 Bad or loose AC connection to the UNIT or the mains outlet 2 Faulty AC cable 3 Blown Fuse 4 The mains voltage is out of range SOLUTION 1 Che
4. LIMIT shown Dlive cause speaker failure 0 0mH j i Dlive After these two volume adjustments the screen will show something like this when having the input sources ON off 7 A 4 dB below OdB If maximum level is required user l D 0mU should increase the out db Dlive off M level higher than 0dB MAIN MENU As stated previously by pushing the encoder the user can access to the following options in the MENU MAIN MENU BACK D PRESET Live P HPF Off Note to enter and select and option always push the encoder For going back in the menu the user has to select Back on the screen and press the encoder or just pushing the encoder After 30 seconds without using the unit it will go back to the main screen automatically Manual del Usuario vantec active User s Manual E LI M IT Exceeding the limits may It is highly recommendable working with output volume By scrolling down the encoder more options appear MAIN MENU MAIN MENU gt LOW 0 dB KH Delay 0 0m lt MID 0 dB EXPANDER off lt HIGH 0 dB WIRELESS AUDIO MAIN MENU 2 WIRELESS AUDIO OPTIONS BACK PRESETS Five factory settings live dance vocals bboost monitor depending on the type of music use that has been configured inside the unit 0 dB 0 0mH live preset With the encoder go to Preset Sub menu an
5. 00000 000 000 05 00 00000 000 000 055 00 00000 000 009 0 00 00000 000 000 055 00 00000 000 000 05 007000009000 000 05 603000007000 0040r 50 00000 000 000 05 60300000000 000 055 00300000000 0000r 00 00000 000 000 05 p 00 00000 000 00907 30 00000 000 000 0 A 00 00000 000 000 055 30 00000 000 0000F 00 00000 000 000 055 00 00000 000 0000F 00 00000 000 000 055 Mixer VOLUME PUSH FOR DSP Fl E z u M G lt z E 2 a 2 lt la E3 www dasaudio com OUTPUT NivdS NI 3AYW epuaen y s OIANV S v q Manual del Usuario vantec active User s Manual CONFIGURATIONS cont d Vantec 15A or Vantec 12A Vantec 15A or Vantec 12A Vantec 18A o0 c0 b00 00000000 oboo 0000000000 I 0000000000 coo 00 ooo 0o0000 oo 00 0000000000 Mv 0000000000 co ob00 0000000000 ml 00 0000000000 m _1t0500 0000000000 Set High Pass Filter to vantec 18A AUDIO MANAGEMENT VOLUME D A S AUDIO S A Valencia LIMIT MADE IN SPAIN Set Low Pass Filter at 100Hz eaz Bede Use Left and Right Satellite Outputs Rn Do not press HPF satellite X over D A S AUDIO S A Valencia MADE IN SPAIN AC INPUT AC OUTPUT MAX 8 230V 3 115V 115 230 V 50 60Hz 390W UNITS VANTEC 18A 10 Manual del Usuario v
6. 115V SA 50 Hz 60 Hz 230V 1 5A 50 Hz 60 Hz 71 x 44 4 x 37 5 cm 28 x 17 5 x 14 8 in 24 kg 62 8 lb ANL 2 Eye Bolt TRD 6 Pole Mount 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 vantec active User s Manual 15 16 AMPLIFIER Description Vantec 12A 15A 215A 1 MASTER VOLUMEN AND DSP CONTROL Use the encoder to select the desired output volume and push hold it to access to the different DSP and cabinet settings 2 MAIN SCREEN In the main screen all selected parameters and settings are shown Besides this there are two input level indicators on the left one output level indicator on the right and the center area is reserved to display messages as Input Clip or Limit 3 INPUT connectors 1 4 Jack XLR combined socket type input signal connectors This is a balanced connector just like the LOOP THRU connector with the following pin assignments 1orS GND ground 2orT Non inverted input 3 or R Inverted input 4 OUTPUT XLR type output signal connector for connecting several units together and sending them all the same signal The user can select the signal going out can be Ch1 Ch2 or MIX see 6 5 INPUT GAIN CONTROL For channels 1 2 and AUX IN gain control line and microphone Note Wireless Audio Signal is controlled with gain knob 1 6 O
7. 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 or 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 vantec active User s Manual DECLARACION 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 vantec Declares that vantec series Cumple con los objetivos esenciales de las Directivas Abide by essential objectives relating Directives o Directiva de Baja Tensi n Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 CE o Directiva de Compatibilidad Electromagn tica EMC 2004 108 CE o Directiva ROHS 2011 65 CE 6 Directiva RAEE WEEE 2002 96 CE Y es conforme a las siguientes Normas Armonizadas Europeas In accordance with Harmonized European Norms O EN 60065 2002 Audio video a
8. against corrosion using a polyamide powder coat finish are provided Rigging points provide a safe and simple way to fly the action 215A cabinets vantec 18A Bass reflex powered subwoofer system 18 low frequency transducer Precise and powerful bass reproduction Top located pole mount socket The vantec 18A bass powered system Class D amplifier incorporates a 18 low frequency transducer with a 4 voice coil mounted as a direct radiator into a bass reflex cabinet The loudspeaker is protected by a perforated steel grille sealed against corrosion using a powder coat finish The vantec 18A is designed for use in biamped systems A top located pole mount socket permits mounting full range systems above the vantec 18A and two bar handles makes moving easy Manual del Usuario vantec active User s Manual CONFIGURATIONS Vantec 12A Vantec 12A 3 Max distance 20m 65 lt wireless audio source X master cabinet slave cabinet left channel right channel Wireless audio master cabinet Wireless audio slave cabinet AUDIO MANAGEMENT VOLUME AUDIO MANAGEMENT VOLUME wireless audio input volume control PUSH FOR DSP O FOR DSP z z ao a z z wu wu a a lt lt Z K 2 9 E 13 2 2 4 2 a a o o a a El gt lt lt 4 4 2 2 Manual del Usuario vantec active User s Manual 7 CONFIGURATIONS cont d Vantec 12A
9. 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 vantec 12A vantec 15A The appliance should be flown only from the rigging points and by qualified personnel Do not suspend the box from the handles 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 Reselling of the product is only possible if the user manual is aviable Any changes made to the product have to be documented in writing and passed on to the buyer in the event of resale Manual del Usuario vantec 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 en garant a pueden ser realizadas exclusivamente por el fabricante o el servicio de asistencia t cnica autorizado
10. friendly black paint finish Two bar handles and a steel grille are provided A 35mm tripod socket allows for stand mounting with two possible angles 0 or 10 vantec 15A Two way powered system 15 bass loudspeaker Compression driver with titanium diaphragm Symmetric enclosure design for stage monitor use Built in rigging points eyebolt based Stand mountable The vantec 15A is a powered loudspeaker 2 channel Class D amplifier that utilizes a 15 low frequency transducer and a 1 exit compression driver The multi angle cabinet is constructed of Birch plywood protected by an environmentally friendly black paint finish Two bar handles and a steel grille are provided A 35mm tripod socket allows for stand mounting with two possible angles 0 or 10 vantec 215A 3 way powered system 2 x 15 bass loudspeaker working in a dual band configuration 2 5 ways Compression driver with titanium diaphragm Two steel reinforced handles The vantec 215A is a powered loudspeaker 3 channel Class D amplifier that utilizes two 15 bass loudspeakers for extra low frequency punch and higher SPL in a dual band configuration where each speaker works in a specific frequency range High frequencies are handled by a 1 exit compression driver with titanium diaphragm The trapezoidal cabinet is constructed using Birch plywood and protected with a hard wearing black paint finish Two bar handles and a steel grille sealed
11. the following ratios must be met 5 1 for steel cable slings 4 1 for steel chain slings and 7 1 polyester slings Thus an element with a breaking load limit of 1000 kg may be statically loaded with 200 kg 6 1 safety factor and dynamically loaded with 142 kg 7 1 safety factor When flying a system the working load must be lower than the resistance of each individual flying point in the enclosure as well as each box Hanging hardware should be regularly inspected and suspect units replaced if in doubt This is important to avoid injury and absolutely no risks should be taken in this respect It is highly recommended that you implement an inspection and maintenance program on flying elements including reports to be filled out by the personnel that will carry out the inspections Local regulations may exist that in case of accident may require you to present evidence of inspection reports and corrective actions after defects were found Absolutely no risks should be taken with regards to public safety When flying enclosures from ceiling support structures extreme care should be taken to assure the load bearing capabilities of the structures so that the installation is absolutely safe Do not fly enclosures from unsafe structures Consult a certified professional if needed All flying accessories that are not supplied by D A S Audio are the user s responsibility Use at your own risk Introduction Flyable vantec series mod
12. 115V 2 4A 50 Hz 60 Hz 230V 1 2A 50 Hz 60 Hz 61 x 38 x 37 5 cm 24 x 15 x 14 8 in 21 kg 46 2 lb ANL 2 Eye Bolt TRD 2 Speaker Stand TRD 6 Pole Mount vantec 15A 1500 W Class D Bi amplified Balanced Differential Line Line 20 kohms Line 3V 12dBu 45 Hz 20 kHz 90 x 50 135 dB LF 15F4 GM 15F4 HF M 28 GM M 28 Yes Birch Plywood Black ISO flex Paint INPUT Female XLR 1 8 mini jack 3 5mm Aux input LOOP THRU Male XLR AC INPUT PowerCon NAC 3 FCA 115V 3A 50 Hz 60 Hz 230V 1 54 50 Hz 60 Hz 71 x 444 x 37 5 cm 28 x 17 5 x 14 8 in 24 kg 62 8 Ib ANL 2 Eye Bolt TRD 2 Speaker Stand TRD 6 Pole Mount vantec 215A 2250 W Class D Tri amplified Balanced Differential Line Line 20 kohms Line 3V 12dBu 40 Hz 20 kHz 90 x 50 138 dB LF 2 x 15F4 GM 15F4 HF M 28 GM M 28 Yes Birch Plywood Black ISO flex Paint INPUT Female XLR 1 8 mini jack 3 5mm Aux input LOOP THRU Male XLR AG INPUT PowerCon NAC 3 FCA 115V SA 50 Hz 60 Hz 230V 1 5A 50 Hz 60 Hz 108 x 44 4 x 50 2 cm 42 5 x 17 5 x 19 8 in 41 kg 90 2 Ib ANL 2 Eye Bolt vantec 184 1500 W Class D mono amplified Balanced Differential Line Line 20 kohms Line 1 95V 8dBu Loud 35 Hz 125 Hz Deep 30Hz 125Hz 90 x 50 135 dB LF 18LX GM 18LX No Birch Plywood Black ISO flex Pain INPUT Female XLR LOOP THRU Male XLR AC INPUT PowerCon NAC 3 FCA
13. RAWINGS 380 ok ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILIMETERS ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILIMETERS 502 ii 1080 DI o ALL DIMENSIONS MILIMETERS Manual del Usuario vantec active User s Manual vantec 18A 710 o ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILIMETERS m O T O O 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 Wireless Audio Enclosure Material Color Finish Connectors AC Power Requeriments Dimensions H x W Accessories vantec 12A 1500 W Class D Bi amplified Balanced Differential Line Line 20 kohms Line 3V 12dBu 60 Hz 20 kHz 90 x 50 135 dB LF 12F4 GM 12F4 HF M 28 GM M 28 Yes Birch Plywood Black ISO flex Paint INPUT Female XLR 1 8 mini jack 8 5mm Aux input LOOP THRU Male XLR AC INPUT PowerCon NAC 3 FCA
14. UTPUT mix selector It allows the user to select which input channel signal to be sent to other cabinets User can select Ch1 Ch2 or both Mix 7 AUX in 3 5 mm audio jack input for connecting external audio media devices such as MP3 players The input source is controlled with Gain control 1 AUDIO MANAGEMENT VOLUME 0 dB o 0 0mH i Dlive off PUSH FOR DSP wn ness Block diagram of Mixer only Vantec 12 15 215A D A S AUDIO S A Valencia MADE IN SPAIN Vantec 12 15 215A Manual del Usuario vantec active User s Manual Exceeding the limits may cause speaker failure ADJUSTING THE LEVELS By defaultthe state ofthe screen is the following AUDIO MANAGEMENT 0 dB 0 0mH sl Dlive off W Once the input source s have been connected to the amplifier s cabinet the user has to adjust the levels For the two input channels 1 and 2 two independent gain controls are available Be careful when setting the input volume and do not exceed the maximum level shown on the meters input clip shown on channelone CLIP 0 0mH off 7 peak meters rms I After having set the input volume values under the maximum level user has to adjust ouput volume with the master control The level is shown in the rightmeter ofthe screen As with the inputs be careful not exceeding the limit
15. User s Manual CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Lune ada alari 3 WARRAMEC AA ai eat 4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY cece eee 5 INTRODUCTION neers 6 CONFIGURATIONS EEEE EEEE EEEE EEEE 7 13 2 x vantec 12A wireless audio 2 x vantec 12A 2 x vantec 15A 2 x vantec 12A vantec 15A 1 xvantec 18A 2 x vantec 15A vantec 12A 2 x vantec18A 2 x vantec 15A vantec 12A 1 x vantec 18A 1x DSP 2 x vantec 215A 2 x vantec 18A LINE DRAWINGS 14 15 SPECIFICATIONS 15 AMPLIFIER 16 24 Low mains voltage Current consumption Troubleshooting RIGGING SYSTEM 25 26 APPENDIX 27 Lin nnections unbalan n lan Manual del Usuario vantec active User s Manual vantec 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 y 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 EN55103 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 pel
16. antec active User s Manual CONFIGURATIONS cont d Vantec 15A or Vantec 12A Vantec 15A or Vantec 12A 0500 0000000000 Mv 0000000000 Haag 0000000000 oboo 0000000000 oboo 0000000000 r oboo 0000000000 oboo 0000000000 Vantec 18A Vantec 18A Set High Pass Filter to vantec 18A AUDIO MANAGEMENT VOLUME 7 D A S AUDIO S A Valencia LIMIT MADE IN SPAIN LOW PASS 0 100Hz 4 PUSH FOR DSP El a U D El S N e Eras www dasaudio com ii TA se Left and Right Satellite Outputs Do not press HPF satellite X over SATELLITE X OVER HPFITHRU lt z E w a E T o E Z 2 d o a 2 G AC INPUT AC OUTPUT MAX 8 230V 3 115V 115 230 V 50 60Hz 390W UNITS VANTEC 18A Manual del Usuario vantec active User s Manual 11 CONFIGURATIONS cont d 43 VANTEC 164 D A S AUDIO S A Valencia LIMIT MADE IN SPAIN Vantec 18A Caution atn SIGNAL x SE k o Set Low Pass Filter to 14 on iti When using a external DSP the High Pass Se O maximum position filter for the top cabinets and the Low pass CRETE pol yeaa filter in the subwoofer have to be set up in the a i ORS OUTPUTA OUTPUT B Q Q 70 70 SATELLITE X OVER A C CAEN processor This means that HPF needs to be off in vantec 12A 15A and Low Pass filter in the sub atthe m
17. aximum position It would be extremely important to time align the system AC INPUT AC OUTPUT E o Vantec 15A o Vantec 12A Vantec 15A o Vantec 12A Set HPF to off EFFE Set HPF to off AUDIO MANAGEMENT VOLUME i i AUDIO MANAGEMENT VOLUME Hero PUSH FOR DSP VANTEC 15A a a Heron PUSH FOR DSP VANTEC 12A meze S my MIC y MIC fea O OF 5 nax Ginax www dasaudio com a E Z r o Q z E Y z i E o E Z 2 a 2 3 lt C D A S AUDIO S A Valencia MADE IN SPAIN 12 Manual del Usuario vantec active User s Manual CONFIGURATIONS cont d Vantec 215A Vantec 18A ES VANTEC 18A D A S AUDIO S A Valencia LIMIT MADE IN SPAIN LEVEL y q r Este ON A Z N miake 0 www dasaudio com OUTPUT A OUTPUT B AC INPUT AC OUTPUT MAX 8 230V 3 115V 115 230 V 50 60Hz 3901 VANTEC 18A Set Low Pass Filter at 100Hz Set High Pass Filter to vantec 18A VOLUME AUDIO MANAGEMENT gt gt www dasaudio com N r I o Q i D A S AUDIO S A Valencia MADE IN SPAIN Vantec 18A Mixer Manual del Usuario vantec active User s Manual Vantec 215A 13 vantec 12A vantec 15A vantec 215A 14 LINE D
18. ay damage the speakers Therefore it is recommended that you never work with this LED on at most it should blink only occasionally Overload S indicat Vant 12 15 215A In the main screen when input signal levels are too high on the left side the meters will display input clip If the input levels are in between the limits but the output level gain is too much the right meter will display limit 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 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 dealerfortechnical 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 i pa 1 3 Power vantec 12A 1 84 vantec 15A 1 8A vantec 215A 2 2A vantec 18A 27A Manual del Usuario vantec active User s Manual 23 PROBLEM
19. 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 inputs 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 2 2 3 3 Balanced XLR Cannon to Balanced XLR 2 2 Rem lt 3 3 Unbalan
20. ced XLR Cannon to Balanced XLR S Balanced 1 4 Jack to Balanced XLR Cannon sN dn T Unbalanced 1 4 Jack to Balanced XLR Cannon 3 RCA Phono to Balanced XLR Cannon S S Balanced 1 4 Jack to Balanced 1 4 Jack S S Unbalanced 1 4 Jack to Balanced 1 4 Jack S RCA Phono to Balanced 1 4 Jack Manual del Usuario vantec active User s Manual 27 Z G 9 Si S Z a gt
21. ck 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 a mixer use the balanced output if available Use a 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 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 3 Replace the blown fuse for another of the same type and size 4 If the multimeter determines that the mains voltage is out the range you may need the assistance of an electrician to find an appropriate solution Manual del Usuario
22. d press the knob to access to the different options MAIN MENU BACK MAIN MENU BACK PRESET P HPF Off DPRESET Live 7 HPF Off MAIN MENU BACK PRESET P HPF Off put MAIN MENU BACK PRESET P HPF Off MAIN MENU ae BACK D PRESET em N P HPF Off eee MAIN MENU BACK D PRESET HPF Off HPF High Pass Filter Four options are available for the cabinets Go to the HPF Sub menu and press the encoder Options appear MAIN MENU BACK 3 PRESET Live Ges Off MAIN MENU BACK D PRESET Live HPF DS MAIN MENU BACK D PRESET Live HPF MAIN MENU BACK D PRESET Live V HPF when combining with subwoofer V18A MAIN MENU BACK D PRESET Live P HPF A eS i if LOW Boosting the energy in the low end is possible by the use of this parameter Besides the user can remove energy The scale goes from 10dB to 6dB As with the previous options use the encoder to move in the main menu till the LOW sub menu Then press again and youwill enter the dB selector MAIN MENU gt IMA 0 dB lt MID 0 dB lt HIGH 0 dB MAIN MENU gt LOW lt gt MID 0 dB lt HIGH 0 dB MAIN MENU gt LOW lt gt MID 0 dB lt HIGH 0 dB ei Il 1 IL j i 1 j K I ti 1 4 i i i i i MID Boosting the energy in th
23. e make sure it is rated to handle the required load When using eyebolts it is important to bear in mind that the rated working load is only true for a load applied in the plane of the eye and is significantly reduced for other angles The drawing ilustrates the concept The table shows the variation of the working load as a function of the load angle In the case of the ANL 2 eyebolt this means that the 200 kg working load becomes 60 kg at 45 degrees Do not use eyebolt flying if the load angle is higher than 45 degrees 0 Degrees 30 Degrees 45 Degrees More than 45 Degrees Working 100 65 30 25 load DO NOT USE FOR SUSPENSION NO USE PARA EL COLGADO 90 The following illustrations show different views on eyebolt flying for a single box The length of the back cables or chains determines the vertical angle of the box Manual del Usuario vantec 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 Y 6 35mm often referred to as jack mono 3 pin connector such as XLR Cannon may also
24. e 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 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
25. e mid range end is possible by the use of this parameter Besides the user can remove energy The scale goes from 10dB to 6dB As with the previous options use the encoder to move in the main menu till the MID sub menu Then press again and you will enter the dB selector The EQ is a parametric Bell at 630Hz with aQof0 75 MAIN MENU gt LOW 0 dB RO dB lt HIGH 0 dB MAIN MENU gt LOW 0 dB lt gt MID lt HIGH 0 dB MAIN MENU gt LOW 0 dB MID HT lt HIGH 0 dB HIGH Boosting the energy in the high end is possible by the use of this parameter Besides the user can remove energy The scale goes from 10dB to 6dB As with the previous options use the encoder to move in the main menu till the HIGH sub menu Then press again and you will enter the dB selector MAIN MENU gt LOW 0 dB lt gt MID 0 dB lt 0 dB MAIN MENU sn gt LOW 0 dB lt gt MID 0 dB lt HIGH MAIN MENU gt LOW 0 dB MID 0 dB lt HIGH 18 Manual del Usuario vantec active User s Manual DELAY WIRELESS AUDIO The user can set up a delay in the cabinets by using This functionality allows the user to connect a the delay Sub menu from 0 to 9 9m in 0 1m steps device such as a tablet or smart phone to send Delay units can be selected between meters or audio to the speakers up to 2 without using feet cables Go to the Wireless Audio Menu and push the encoderto
26. ed 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 on sequentially one atatime Follow the inverse order when switching off turning self powered units off before any other elementin 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 The mains cable can be detached from the device by disconnecting the standard PowerCon NC3FCA connector Always disconnect the device by removing the mains connector from the mains socket before detaching the mains cable at the PowerCon NC3FCA connector Power can be daisy chained via the NC3FCB output connector see details on product label 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 turned off Please note that the ON LED can stay on for several seconds after the mains power has been disconnected Overload LED indicator Vantec 18A 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 m
27. els feature 6 internal steel angles with 2 mounting threads each so that 12 flying points are available 2 on each side 3 on the top panel and 3 on the bottom panel and 2 on the rear panel Eyebolt flying points are factory sealed with M10 screws which are replaced with eyebolts on the flying points as required Flying with eyebolts is very economical and safe and is specially recommended for fixed installations where the boxes are permanently fixed The illustration shows the internal metal hardware of an enclosure with eyebolt flying DI L SY dI j Ey El TE ho E fi S DI E 2 J 9 Manual del Usuario vantec active User s Manual 25 Flying with eyebolts The Allen head screws must be removed and replaced by M10 eyebolts on one side of the enclosure Each rigging point has 200 kg 440 Ib working load limit Then choose the slings or chains of required load resistance and length bearing in mind that the length difference between the front and back slings or chains will determine the vertical orientation Alternatively the back bottom eyebolt points can be used to provide vertical orientation The ANL 2 set is an optional set of four eyebolts and four carabiners Dimensions are in milimetres Each ANL 2 eyebolt has a rated working load of 200 kg 440 Ib Each ANL 2 carabiner has a working load of 330 kg 726 lb If using other hardwar
28. enter a WIRELESS AUDIO A this line indicates the actual status of the wireless audio link A CREATE A NEW LINK EXPANDER When the cabinet has to be used in very silent environments the expander acts as a noise gate but with a more progressive behavior By default this option is notengaged Manual del Usuario vantec active User s Manual 19 20 When creating a new link the user has to select if just one cabinet is going to be connected to the audio source select SINGLE L R or a pair of Cabinets are going to be linked stereo A CREATE NEW LINK Select Mode SINGLE L R gt If a pair of cabinets is going to be used one will be the Master unit connected to your tablet and other the Slave will receive audio from the Master Master will reproduce Left audio channel and Slave Right channel Note when doing a master slave connection ONLY one possible slave cabinet should be connected power Switch off all the restofthe units SINGLE Mode Master amp Slave 1 A CREATE NEW LINK Select Mode SINGLE L R gt 1 CREATE NEW LINK Select Mode lt MASTER L gt ee cabinet CREATE NEW LINK Connect from your device to VANTEC 12A 025A53 Enable the Wireless Audio option in your smart phone or tablet and select the Vantec cabinet Once this is done a message indicating the name of the connected device will appear in the status link
29. igrosos 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 instale 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 action 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 simbolo 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 dise ado para funcionar entre 15 C y 42 C 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 sust
30. ituir 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 preparados 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 o 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 vantec 12A vantec 15A 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 da ado 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 e
31. link Manual del Usuario vantec active User s VANTEC 12A 025A53 master cabinet Manual OPTIONS In this sub menu the user can configure all the non audio related options Remember that in order to access each parameter it is necessary to push the encoder By increasing the contrast the screen can be easily seen from lower positions 10 10 DIMMING When active the screen lowers its luminosity after a few seconds Enabling this option SAVES ENERGY Cabinets in stand by mode don t consume energy STAND BY lt 5min gt STAND_BY When no signal is detected the amplifer shuts down Time can be selected E E This option resets the device to the following values Preset live HPF off Delay Om Low Mid High 0dB Expander off Stand By 1min Dimming On It will also reset the DSP and the Wirelss Audio systems The unit will unpair all the previous connected devices Manual del Usuario vantec active User s Manual 21 Description Vantec 18A 1 INPUT connectors 1 4 Jack XLR combined socket type input signal connectors This is a balanced connector just like the LOOP THRU connector with the following pin assignments 1orS GND ground 2 or T Non inverted input 3 or R Inverted input 2 SATELLITE OUTPUT Aand B XLR type output signal connectors for connecting several units together and sending them all the same input signal or filtered signal b
32. nd similar electronic apparatus Safety requirements o EN 55103 1 2009 Electromagnetic compatibility Product family standard for audio video audio visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use Part 1 Emission o EN 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 vantec active User s Manual INTRODUCTION The vantec series inherits the exceptional sound quality and rugged build that have made D A S professional systems an internacional sound reinforcement standard Designed from real world experience they offer users outstanding performance absolute reliability and unparalleled convenience Whether it is in a high profile venue or on the stage of a major event the vantec series will provide the power and definition needed to make your performance a success Features vantec 12A Two way powered system 12 bass loudspeaker Compression driver with titanium diaphragm Symmetric enclosure design for stage monitor use Built in rigging points eyebolt based Stand mountable Dual angle The vantec 12A is a powered loudspeaker 2 channel Class D amplifier that utilizes a 12 low frequency Transducer and a 1 exit compression driver The multi angle cabinet is constructed of Birch plywood protected by an environmentally
33. st da ado Limpie con un pa o seco No use limpiadores con disolventes La reventa del producto s lo es posible incluyendo el manual de usuario Cualquier cambio producido en el producto tiene que ser documentado por escrito y aprobado por el comprador en el momento de la reventa P le S idad Safety Precautions The exclamation point inside an equilateral triangle is intend to alert the users to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in 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 E3 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 action loudspeakers are used outdoors on a sunny day place he loudspeakers in a shaded or covered area Th
34. vantec active User s Manual Warnings This manual contains needed information for flying D A S Audio cabinets description of the elements and safety precautions To perform any operations related to flying the system read the present document first and act on the warnings and advice given The goal is to allow the user to become familiar with the mechanical elements required to fly the acoustic system as well as the safety measures to be taken during set up and teardown Only experienced installers with adequate knowledge of the equipment and local safety regulations should fly speaker boxes It is the user s responsibility to ensure that the systems to be flown including flying accessories comply with state and local regulations The working load limits in this manual are the results of tests by independent laboratories It is the user s responsibility to stay within safe limits It is the user s responsibility to follow and comply with safety factors resistance values periodical supervisions and warnings given in this manual Product improvement by means of research and development is on going at D A S Specifications are subject to change without notice To this date there is no international standard regarding the flying of acoustic systems However it is common practice to apply 5 1 safety factors for enclosures and static elements For slings and elements exposed to material fatigue due to friction and load variation
35. y using THRU HPF 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 unitis ON 6 SUB LEVEL Potentiometer for adjusting the unit level 7 AC INPUT Standard PowerCon NAC3FCA mains connector inserted rotated and locked for ON Only use this equipment with an appropriate mains cord 8 THRU HPF SATELLITE OUTPUT selector to switch between full range signal or pass filter with cut off frequency of 100 Hz 9 LOW PASS CROSSOVER Button for adjusting the upper cut off frequency for the subwoofer unit We recommend a cut off frequency of 100 Hz for vantec series use 10 PHASE Switch for inverting the phase of the unit 11 PRESET DEEP LOUD Button for switching between two types of frequency response DEEP or LOUD 12 AC OUTPUT PowerCon NAC3FCB connector for AC loop thru allows up to 8 units when using a 230V version see unit s label Only use this equipment with an appropriate mains cord CLI ve o M GER G O CEVEL SIGNAL E ES S Oj 0 5 1 h www dasaudio com 190 07 cream Om PRESET 1 DEEP LOUD pe A GUESS B vee X i S HPF TI _ 8 AC INPUT AC OUTPUT MAX 8 230V 3 115V 115 230 V 50 60Hz 390W UNITS VANTEC 18A 22 Manual del Usuario vantec active User s Manual ON OFF A sound system should be switched on sequentially Switch on the self power
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