QSC Speaker WL 2102 User's Manual
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1. OSCE ISIS WideLine Loudspeaker User Manual Model WL 2102 ne E mi 00 TD 00 rev A 0188 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Install in accordance with OSC Audio Product s instructions and under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer WARNING Before placing installing rigging or suspending any speaker product inspect all hardware suspension cabinets transducers brackets and associated equipment for damage Any missing corroded deformed or non load rated component could significantly reduce the strength of the installation placement or array Any such condition severely reduces the safety of the installation and should be immediately corrected Use only hardware which is rated for the loading conditions of the installation and any possible short term unexpected overloading Never exceed the rating of the hardware or equipment Consult a licensed Professional Engineer regarding physical equipment installation Ensure that all local state and national regulations regarding the safety and operation of flying equipment are understood and adhered to Warranty USA only other countries see your dealer or distributor Disclaimer OSC Audio Products Inc is not liable for any dam2. full range audio to the high frequency transducer or damage may result Table 1 Input Connector Wiring Two way and Three Way Modes Two Way Three Way Three Way Internal Shading Use External Use External Pin Network Inserted in Processing for Processing for Signal Path Shading LF Select Shading LF Select Switch Position A Switch Position B 1 LF LFA LFB 1 LF LF A LFB 2 Not Used LFB LFA 2 Not Used LF B LF A 3 Not used Not used Not used 3 Not used Not used Not used 4 HF HF HF 4 HF HF HF Neutrik NL8FC Cable Connector Pinout Below is a diagram showing the pin designation inside the Neutrik NL8FC connector This informa tion is for reference only Diagram is of the connector as viewed from the wire insertion end NL8FC pin designations Plug viewed from the wiring side Input Output pins 1 Lows two way active pins 1 2 Lows three way active pins 3 Unused pins 4 High INJURY OR DEATH PLEASE USE CAUTION TO ASSURE THAT MOUNTING SURFACES ARE CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING AT LEAST FIVE TIMES THE WEIGHT OF THE SPEAKER AND MOUNTING APPARATUS USE ONLY LOAD RATED HARDWARE ALWAYS CONSULT WITH A CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL WHEN IMPLEMENTING OVERHEAD SUSPENSION CAUTION SUSPENDING SPEAKERS PRESENTS A RISK OF SERIOUS The large array frame s maximum array is twenty four 24 enclosures Weight of a twenty four box system is only 1680lbs and the la
3. 1 1 1 194 1mm Pon lt 26 750 679 5mm 11 How to Contact OSC Audio Products Mailing address 080 Audio Products Inc 1675 MacArthur Boulevard Costa Mesa CA 92626 1468 USA Telephone Numbers Main Number 714 754 6175 Sales amp Marketing 714 957 7100 or toll free USA only 800 854 4079 Customer Service 714 957 7150 or toll free USA only 800 772 2834 Facsimile Numbers Sales amp Marketing FAX 714 754 6174 Customer Service FAX 714 754 6173 World Wide Web www qscaudio com E mail info qscaudio com service gscaudio com Warranty Disclaimer USA only other countries see your dealer or distributor QSC Audio Products Inc is not liable for any damage to amplifiers loudspeakers or any other equipment that is caused by negligence or improper installation and or use of this signal processing product While OSC has endeavored to develop and produce the most dependable and robust network audio product for your use due to the myriad of network situations and equipment that may be encountered in its implementation QSC cannot be held responsible for network conflicts and associated consequences that may result For this reason OSC strongly recommends that the network used for implementation of OSControl products be completely separate from all other networks data or otherwise As such should you elect to integrate OSControl products with your existing network sys tem all ris
4. 7 x 50 8mm flyrail Large Array Frame continued The mounting plate and link on are located on the bottom side of the frame assembly Use this link for attaching the rear of the first enclosure The grid allows for up or down angle options for use with either stacking or flying The 4 normal locations on the link sys tem will yield a net 0 vertical inclination o00000000000000000 0 o 000000 SS SS SSS Use 4 link location for 0 vertical Small Array Frame Stacking Grid A Do not fly suspend more than eight 8 enclosures form the small array frame A Do not stack more than four 4 enclosures on a small array frame A Use only 5 16 diameter x 1 25 long ball lock pins on front receiver tubes The small frame will easily handle four enclosures and will interface with the QSC 215PCM or 215SB subwoofer in both a stacked or flown configuration The stacking bumpers on the frame may need to be moved to the opposite side of the frame member for use The small frame is constructed using standard L track for rigging 5 16 dia x 5 16 dia x 125 long ST 256875 65246mm gt 125 long ball lock X 814196 pi 4 mE A Stacking bumpers align with stand sockets of 215PCM L A d 195 495mm Lo Jy fe Standa
5. PS Dry Film Lube or Starrett M1 All Purpose Lube before and after outside gigs to help prevent oxidation This will not only prevent the formation of rust and other oxides but also provide lubrication adding to the longevity and ease of use of the WideLine product Configuration Frequency Response Sensitivity Nominal coverage Nominal Impedance Transducers Low Frequency High Frequency Recommended Amplifier Power Enclosure Type Material Finish Grille Connectors Attachment points Weight Dimensions Accessories Array Frames Software Ball lock Pins Preliminary System Specifications subject to change without notice Three way biamp active two way or triamp full three way active 52Hz 18KHz 308 biamp 97dB 2 83v 1m triamp 99dB 2 83v 1m Horizontal 140deg Vertical Dependant on number of elements used 8 ohms low frequency in biamp mode 16 ohms low frequency in triamp mode 16 ohms high frequency two 10 254mm long excursion high power 3 76mm voice coil 16 ohm 380 watts rms each 3 0 76mm diaphragm 1 4 36mm exit 16 ohm neodymium compression driver on proprietary patent pending waveguide 80 watts rms 300 watts high frequency 700 watts mid frequency triamp mode 700 watts low frequency triamp mode 1400 watts low mid frequency in biamp mode Bass reflex ported trapezoidal Cored Composite laminate Black or white texture coat Po
6. age to amplifiers or any other equipment that is caused by negligence or improper installation and or use of this loudspeaker product OSC Audio Products 3 Year Limited Warranty QSC Audio Products Inc OSC guarantees its products to be free from defective material and or workmanship for a period of three 3 years from date of sale and will replace defective parts and repair malfunctioning products under this warranty when the defect occurs under normal installation and use provided the unit is returned to our factory or one of our authorized service stations via prepaid trans portation with a copy of proof of purchase i e sales receipt This warranty provides that the examination of the return product must indicate in our judgment a manufacturing defect This warranty does not extend to any product which has been subjected to misuse neglect accident improper installation or where the date code has been removed or defaced OSC shall not be liable for incidental and or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights This limited warranty is freely transferable during the term of the warranty period Customer may have additional rights which vary from state to state In the event that this product was manufactured for export and sale outside of the United States or its territories then this limited war ranty shall not apply Removal of the serial number on this product or purchase of this product from an una
7. d The large array frame supports up to 24 enclosures flown or 12 enclosures stacked WideLine users can also use a software tool called EASE Focus to aid in the design and implementation of a WideLine array EASE Focus can calculate the number of enclosures required for a given space venue determine the optimum splay angle between those enclosures calculate at what angle to set the array grid in a single variable pick point or fixed suspension point application and predict the acoustical response and sound pressure levels throughout the venue in a two dimensional illustration The software is available sepa rately downloadable from the OSC website or contact QSC for more information Like all ISIS products WideLine design focuses on accurate audio performance rapid set up and reduced labor requir ments Ease of transportation assembly use and self con tained rigging hardware make WideLine the clear choice Combined with the ISIS 82H 102M 102W 122M 152M 215PCM and 215SB WideLine array system provides the most comprehensive toolbox for any sound reinforcement pro fessional FRONT grille removed 1 Receiver tube front left and right with captive articulated joint inside receiver tube and ball lock pins 2 Low frequency transducer B 3 High frequency transducer aper ture 4 Low frequency transducer A REAR 5 Input output connectors NL8 6 Rear link mounting block and ball loc
8. d amplification to a minimum WideLine s exceptionally wide dispersion practically elimi nates the need for side or fill hangs when used as the main array Its wide dispersion also provides enhanced cover age when used as a center cluster or as a downfill or under hang enclosure when used with larger format line array systems Wide dispersion is accomplished with a 3 76mm diaphragm 1 4 36mm exit neodymium high frequency driver mounted on a proprietary patent pending multiple aperture diffraction slot waveguide This device is the ideal linear source needed for line array performance Internal mid frequency shading can be switched to either 10 254mm transducer Both transducers handle the low frequen cies but only the non shaded transducer handles the mids 1 2 3 asc WideLine Three way active 7 This provides smoother pattern control at the mid high cross over With selectable shading the enclosures can be used as house right or left by flipping the switch not the enclosure The enclosure is constructed of lightweight cored composite and weighs only 0155 31 8kg including the self contained rigging hardware The hardware allows for simple vertical splay angle adjustment of 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 and 10 between enclosures Two array grids are available The small array frame supports up to 8 enclosures flown or 4 enclosures stacke
9. dental and or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights This limited warranty is freely transferable during the term of the warranty period Customer may have additional rights which vary from state to state In the event that this product was manufactured for export and sale outside of the United States or its territories then this limited war ranty shall not apply Removal of the serial number on this product or purchase of this product from an unauthorized dealer will void this limited warranty Periodically this warranty is updated To obtain the most recent version of OSC s warranty statement please visit www qscaudio com Contact us at 800 854 4079 or visit our website at www qscaudio com DSC QSC Audio Products Inc 1675 MacArthur Boulevard Costa Mesa California 92626 USA 2005 OSC and the QSC logo are registered with the U S Patent and Trademark Office
10. ined by the upper enclosure s rear link arm Use the first pin location closest to the end on the link arm for setting in normalized 2 increments The left side example shows two enclosures linked for 8 of splay The ball lock pin is inserted into the 8 position in the rear block while passing through the normal pin hole in the link When the 3 location is used an additional 3 are added to the normalized location The right side example shows two enclosures linked for 9 of splay The ball lock pin is inserted into the 6 position in the rear block while passing through the 3 pin hole in the link The total splay is the 6 indicated on the block plus the 3 additional from the link position for a total of 9 In this manner 1 increments can be attained starting with 3 0 block location and 3 link arm location Array Frames Fly Grids There are two array frames available for the WideLine system The large frame is used for flying a typical four to twenty four box array The large grid may be inverted and used to stack up to twelve or more enclosures A compact and easier to handle frame is available for use as a small array four or less stacking or fly grid This grid will easily sit on deck stacked bass enclosures or it can be used at those smaller events to fly clusters from the stage trusses Large Array Frame Fly Grid Do not fly suspend more than twenty four 24 enclosu
11. k pin 7 Three way two way selector switch 8 Low frequency shading selector switch Three way Active Two way Active Switch Two way active The full range LF input is applied to pins 1 and 1 and the 6dB per octave shading network is applied to one of the LF transducers using the Low Frequency Select switch above Three way active Shading network is NOT applied shading must be provided by upstream signal pro cessing Connect the full range input signal to pins 1 and 1 connect the shaded processed signal to pins 2 and 2 To flip shaded transducer location use the Low Frequency Select switch or alter signal processing Default Low Frequency Select switch position for three way mode is position A if put in position B connections per Table 1 to LF transducers A and B are interchanged Low Frequency Select Switch The WideLine is a three way design shaded non shaded and high frequency with shading provided by a passive network in two way mode or upstream signal processing DSP in three way mode This allows switch position selection for use as either house left or house right without the need to flip boxes Two way Mode The shading switch allows either low frequency transducer to be selected as the shaded unit bass only by inserting a 6dB per octave network The switch handle points to the side of the non shaded full range low frequency transducer Low Frequency Select Switch 6dB octa
12. ks attendant to such integration of OSControl products with your existing network or network systems are assumed by you While QSC strives to provide the highest quality technical solutions for networked audio products in no event will QSC or its suppliers be held liable for any damages consequential incidental or otherwise including any claims for lost profits and or savings resulting from any attempted integration of OSControl products with your networking systems No agent employee or representative of OSC has any authority to alter or modify in any manner the disclosures and recommendations set forth herein QSC Audio Products 3 Year Limited Warranty QSC Audio Products Inc OSC guarantees its products to be free from defective material and or workmanship for a period of three 3 years from date of sale and will replace defective parts and repair malfunctioning products under this warranty when the defect occurs under normal installation and use provided the unit is returned to our factory or one of our authorized service stations via pre paid transportation with a copy of proof of purchase i e sales receipt This warranty provides that the examination of the return prod uct must indicate in our judgment a manufacturing defect This warranty does not extend to any product which has been subjected to misuse neglect accident improper installation or where the date code has been removed or defaced OSC shall not be liable for inci
13. of the articulated joint can now be inserted into the adjacent enclosure s receiver tube and locked into position by a locking pin This is repeated for each side of the enclosure Then the rear link blade can be rotated into position and pinned at the chosen degree increment Rear Link Angle Adjust Hardware The rear link is stored with the link folded between the sides of the block To expose the link remove the ball lock pin and rotate the link into the desired posi tion Once positioned the link is secured using the ball lock pin of the adjacent enclosure The rear link is marked with a thin white line at the normal 0 position and with a 3 at the 3 position The additional ball lock pin hole located approximately midway on the link is used for storing the link when folded into the enclosure s block for storage The link may be pinned in place at the 0 or 8 location on the block when rotated into the storage position Front Articulated Joint Slide the joint out of the receiver tube by sliding the retaining screw upward then lock in place using the ball lock pin Rear Link Remove the ball lock pin from the storage position then rotate the link down ward to the adjacent enclosure Lock in place using the ball lock pin Adjusting the Angle Between Enclosures Splay The illustration shows the rear pin block of two enclo sures jo
14. rd L track Bumpers typ both sides Stacking the Small Array Frame The small array frame comes with two aluminum I bars used for aligning and securing the frame to OSC s 215 subwoofer To use the bars simply slide each one into the small frame s L track and secure with a stud fitting Then turn the frame over I bars on the bottom and slide the exposed I bars into the subwoofer s L track Secure the l bar with a stud fitting Note that the stud fittings used are not required to be load rated as they only retain the 8 8 from moving laterally stacking bar slides into L track on small array frame then into L tack on 215 cabinet QSC 215PCM or 215SB When stacking a small array frame on top of A 0SC s 21558 or PCM cabinet use the I beam inserts 1 in each L track to assure proper align ment and to firmly secure the frame to the 215 cabinet Secure using stud fittings Do not stack more than four 4 enclosures ona A small array frame Care The socket head cap screws used on the WideLine products are load rated high strength steel not stainless steel Stainless screws are not rated to handle the necessary load Should any hardware require replacement contact 0SC s Technical Services for spare parts The rigging hardware is stainless steel which has been black oxide coated The oxide coating is not corrosion free We suggest wiping down all screws pins hardware and frames with L
15. res form the large array frame The three pick up rails allow for any number of rigging solutions to fit the most demanding venues The rails are drilled for industry standard 5 8 shackles Do not stack more than twelve 12 enclo sures on a large array frame Use only 5 16 diameter x 1 25 long ball lock pins on front receiver tubes Left pickup rail Center pickup rail FRONT Right pickup rail open end for bolt access open end for holt access Rails drilled for industry standard 5 8 15 87mm shackles Rear link attached to achieve an 8 splay between enclosures Side Member Rear link attached to achieve a 9 splay between enclosures 27 6875 5 703 26mm FRONT Cross Member ri O Bolt on receiver tube Bolt on receiver tube LG and 5 16 dia x 1 25 and 5 16 dia x 1 25 long ball lock pin long ball lock pin 10 250 260 4 TOP Cross Member I LI 018 37 000 H A lounting plate H e H H with link and HE 939 8mm H H ball lock pin H H M underside H 5 LI a 45 0 Cross Member y 1 2 x 2 12
16. rge array frame weighs 83lbs The small array frame supports a maximum of eight 8 enclosures with a system weight of 420lbs and frame weight of 33lbs The rigging hardware does not allow array assembly with any enclosure inverted The rigging system for WideLine has been engineered to achieve a minimum of the industry standard strength ratio of 5 1 with 24 enclosures on the large array frame or 8 enclosures on the small array frame Palos Verdes Engineering has cer tified the mechanical calculations and destructive tests have been performed by ATM Flyware WideLine enclosures use a three point suspension system The system consists of front left right captive articulated joints and a single rear link blade Articulation is in 2 increments using the first location on the link bar With the use of the sec ond location 1 degree increments can be obtained starting at 3 The total avail able angular increments are 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 and 10 All pieces and locking pins remain with the enclosures No ancillary items are needed to fly the enclo sures from the WideLine grid All ball lock pins are equipped with a lanyard to help prevent loss Front Articulated Joint Knuckle Hardware Expose the end of the articulated joint by locating the joint s retaining screw pro truding from the front of the receiver tube and sliding it upward The front captive joint will slide upward from the enclosure s receiver tube The exposed end
17. uthorized dealer will void this limited warranty Periodically this warranty is updated To obtain the most recent version of OSC s warranty statement please visit www qscaudio com Contact us at 800 854 4079 or visit our website at www qscaudio com Copyright 2005 OSC Audio Products Inc OSC is a registered trademark of QSC Audio Products Inc Speakon is a registered trademark of Neutrik and the names of Neutrik products referenced herein are either trademarks and or service marks of Neutrik M1 isa registered trademark of Starrett The L S Starrett Company LPS 5 8 registered trademark of LPS Laboratories All trademarks are the property of their respective owners OSC and the OSC logo are registered with the U S Patent and Trademark Office Introduction The WideLine loudspeaker system has been designed to pro vide a compact system that has similar power handling fre quency response and coverage of larger systems Its primary uses include ballrooms theatres night clubs houses of wor ship and small to medium size events for the corporate indus trial market The WideLine system is suitable for stand alone applications as a full range articulate high fidelity sound reinforcement product with the ability to reproduce almost any musical pro gram without subwoofers or bass modules It has bass response to 52 Hertz 3 dB in a small format package Its 3 way biamp or triamp design keeps require
18. ve i F Transducer A LF Transducer B Pins 2 2 not used Pins 3 3 not used Pins 4 4 33 HF Transducer Three way Mode The internal 6dB per octave network in NOT applied to either LF transducer Shad ing is accomplished with signal processing The switch handle points to the side of the non shaded full range low frequency transducer ONLY IF the full range signal is applied to pins 1 and 1 and the shaded signal to pins 2 and 2 Default position for three way mode is position A if put in position B connections to LF transducers A and B are interchanged Low Frequency Select Switch F Transducer A LF Transducer B Pins 3 3 not used Pins 4 4 gt gt _ _____ _ _ _ _ _ _ gt HF Transducer Three way active Two way active A Low Frequency Select Input Connections The input connectors are a pair of Neutrik NL8 s wired in parallel Connections for biamp and tri amp vary see Table 1 The pin designations for the NL8FC cable connector is shown for reference bottom right A A Note In three way mode the Low Frequency Select switch position determines the input connector wiring Unexpected results may occur if switch positions and wir ing are not strictly controlled The WideLine loudspeaker is not equipped with a crossover network All signal processing must be done before connecting audio power to the loudspeaker Do not connect
19. wder coated steel two Neutrik NL8 Self contained rigging configuration Each front receiver tubes contains a captive articulated joint knuckle and two ball lock pins on lanyards Rear mounting block has integral mounting link and one ball lock pin on lanyard 70105 31 8kg 10 75 x 27 5 W x 20 25 D 27 3cm x 69 85cm W x 51 43cm D Small array frame 8 enclosure maximum for flown suspended applications 4 enclosure max for stacking on 215 sub cabinet deck applications Frame weight 33lbs 15 0kg Large Array Frame 24 enclosure maximum for flown suspended applications 12 enclosure max for deck stacking Frame weight 84lbs 38 1kg EASE Focus line array modeling software tool available visit www qscaudio com or contact OSC s Technical Services for DSP files for both QSControl net and Signal Manager 5 16 dia x 0 75 long t handle p n SR000052 00 5 16 dia x 1 25 long button handle p n SR000081 00 Dimensions 20 625 523 9 15 10 750 7641 9418 273 1mm le 3 y 20 250 514 4mm R0 500 12 7mm 10 750 273 1mm D Y A 27 500 698 5mm gt lt 27500 698 5mm gt lt 25 000 635 0mm IS i R0 250 6 4mm R1 000 25 4mm lt 10 000 254 0mm 26 750 679 5mm gt O 764
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