Nady Systems CX-2314 User's Manual
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1. gt lt gt OWNER S MANUAL CHANNEL CHANNEL D 2 999 o D eed TN T amp cue a S N CX 231 INPUT LEVEL LOWGAN CROSSOVERFREQ MDGAN CROSSOVERFREQ HIGH GAIN INPUT LEVEL LOW GAIN CROSS EO WDGAN CROSSOVERFREO ACTIVE CROSSOVER POWER sus GAN ow GAN o GaN WAY STEREO 4 WAY MONO ACTIVE CROSSOVER CK 2314 3 WAY STEREO 4 WAY MONO ACTIVE CROSSOVER 23146 A Way STEREO WAY MONO ACTIVE CROSSOVER POWER Congratulations on your choice of crossover you have purchased one of the finest stereo crossovers on the market today This unit was developed using the expertise of professional sound engineers and working musicians You will find that your new NADY AUDIO CX 2314 has superior performance and greater flexibility than any other crossovers in its price range Please read this manual carefully to get the most out of your new unit Thanks for selecting NADY AUDIO as your choice in crossovers FEATURES The CX 2314 crossover provides precise frequency dividing for multi amplified speaker applications and is a valuable tool in many professional live sound applications It offers all the fea tures needed to meet the most exacting requirements This manual contains all the information you ll need to fully uti lize your crossover 3 Way Stereo or 4 Way Mono operation Single rack space 1U Shielded intern2. crossover output lines is turned off or all of the inputs are turned down 2 The unit should be plugged in only when it has been established that the AC line is supplying the correct voltage and frequency 3 Never change the frequency range switch from the x10 to x1 position or vice versa with the crossover output levels passing signal Transients can result and speaker damage is possible DESCRIPTION The CX 2314 are Linkwitz Riley electronic crossovers This unit can be used in either of two operation modes as shown below STEREO 3 WAY MONO 4 WAY All inputs and outputs are floating and balanced when connected to other floating and balanced equipment Any combination of bal anced and unbalanced operation is permitted Stereo and mono modes can be easily selected via switch and connecting inputs and outputs property with no patch cords required CD BOOST The constant directivity horn equalization circuit is to be used with horns that require a high frequency boost Consult your horn manu facturer to determine whether it is needed in your circumstance The provided boost is 3 db 3 5kHz rising 6db per octave to 22 5kHz No changes need to be made to operate without the constant directivity boost If the constant directivity equalization circuit is desired on a particular channel then depress the corresponding switch labeled CD BOOST There is one switch for each chan nel located by that channel s input jack If two or more channels are
3. 0 0296 THD Maximum Output Level gt 2kQ 21 dBu 6 2 volts 05 THD 20Hz 20kHz Maximum Voltage Gain 6dB Constant Directivity Correction 3dB 9 3 5kHz rising at 6 dB octave to 22 5kHz Power Supply _ 115V 60Hz 230V 50Hz selectable FUSC 8 Ae quse 0 5A 250V 5x20 mm Frequency Range Low Mid 17 iine ee 100Hz to 920Hz Mid High X10 2 tei pe ient hee 800Hz to 9 2kHz Hum and Noise 20Hz 20 2 0 dB fc 230 2 3kHz Low Frequency Section Output ohh isi eee ES lt 98dBu Mid Frequency Section Output 0 lt 95dBu High Frequency Section Output 0 00 lt 93dBu Signal To Noise 114dB Controls hes Continuously variable Output Level ied oe dtd Low High cont Variable ie Rear panel switch ai ee eR ed Low Mid High front panel switches CDBOOSt uode LR eta Rear panel switch Channellink 3 tete eee Rear panel switch Dimensions ntt 19 x 7 7 x 1 7 483 x 194 5 x 44 mm Weight inte cedi endete 5 5 2 5 Kg The specifications above are correct at the time of printing of this manual For improvement purposes all specifications for this unit inc
4. D Mute not used MID HIGH Crossover Frequency MID HIGH Crossover Frequency HIGH Gain HIGH Gain HIGH Mute Input Level HIGH Mute not used LOW MID amp HIGH Clip LEDs SUB LOW amp MID Clip LEDs LOW Gain SUB Gain LOW Mute SUB Mute LOW MID Crossover Frequency SUB LOW Crossover Frequency MID Gain LOW Gain MID Mute LOW Mute MID HIGH Crossover Frequency LOW MID Crossover Frequency HIGH Gain MID Gain HIGH Mute MID Mute 5 3 WAY STEREO MODE 4 WAY MODE PCH ANNE d O Power Cord Connector Line Input Line Input Constant Directivity Boost Constant Directivity Boost LOW Output MID Phase Inversion not used MID Output not used HIGH Phase Inversion not used HIGH Output HIGH Output MH MC Line Input used Stereo Mono Mode Switch Out Stereo In Mono Constant Directivity Boost not used LOW Output SUB Output MID Phase Inversion LOW Phase Inversion MID Output LOW Output HIGH Phase Inversion MID Phase Inversion HIGH Output MID Output AC Voltage Selector Switch 115V 60Hz or 230 50 2 OPERATION CAUTION The following must be observed to prevent malfunctioning and or possible equipment damage 1 Before plugging the unit into the main AC line make sure that all of the equipment following the
5. al power supply with AC voltage select switch 115V 60Hz or 230V 50Hz Phase inversion switches Low cut subsonic filters for low frequency driver protection Servo balanced XLR inputs outputs balanced operation State variable Linkwitz Riley 24dB octave filters Switchable constant directivity horn equalization circuit for use with horns requiring a high frequency boost Allows low summing of all or any of the low outputs Peak LED indicators Mute switches Designed for the most precise accurate control Top audio performance with high slew rate circuitry and 115dB dynamic range for clear transparent sound CONTENTS aru qc 3 Le 4 Front Panel Controls eee 5 Rear Panel 6 8 E hee 7 Typical Setup 8 Specifications 9 NOTES c Dm 10 Date of Purchase Dealer s Name City State Zip Model Serial WARNING An equilateral triangle enclosing a lightening flash arrowhead symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous CAUTION voltage within the product s enclosure which may be of sufficient DO NOT OPEN magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE the user to the presence of important opera
6. cord regiuiad 4 WAY MONO CONNECTION Far mana four way operation with Ie CX 2314 na cards are required Plug the line in inte INPUT 1 Attach cable from LOW OUT 1 to the sub frequency amplifier Do net plug anything into HISH OUT 1 ar INPUT 2 Sat tha Moda switch te mono These jacks are automatically norrmalled when nothing is plugged inta tham Altach cable LOW OUT 2 io the low frequency amplifier Attach cable from MID 1 te the midrange frequency amplifier Attach a cable from HIGH 1 te the high frequency amplifier CAUTION FIRST SET THE MODE SWITCH TO MONG INPUT 1 MAIN INPUT LEVEL CONTRUL SET Po g LOW 1 FREQ AMPLIFIER LEVEL CONTROL LOW 2 SUB FREG AMPLIFIER LEVEL CONTROL MICH MID FREQ AMPLIFIER LEVEL CONTROL MID 2 LOW FREQ AMPLIFIER LEVEL CONTROL HIGH 1 HIGH FAEG AMPLIFIER LEVEL CONTROL HIGH 2 TO 1 AND FREG 1 MID OUTPUT RANGE LOW CUT OFF FREG FREG 2 SUBILOW PREG FRE 1 MILVRIGH FREE MIMVHIGH FREQ LOW OUTPUT RANGE HIGH CUT OFF FREG 5 LOW AMP SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response Low Frequency Output 10HZ 0 5dB High Frequency 20KHz 1 0 Total Harmonic Distortion Bl inen ad gt 2 Low Frequency Output 0 0196 THD High Frequency
7. ganged together then only use the switch closest to the used input jack The switches closest to the unused input jacks have no effect on the circuit when ganged PEAK CLIP LEDs LOW MID HIGH These LEDs will light when the output capability is being exceeded resulting in clipping distortion Occasional flickering of the Clip LEDs is acceptable but if one or more remains on continuously you should turn down the level control or reduce the output level of the preceding component to avoid audible distortion LOW MID HIGH PHASE INVERSION SWITCH These switches invert the phase between the speakers Use them when you hear a bad sound continuity between the LOW MID and HIGH ranges XLR Connector Wiring XLR Female input connector shown Wiring scheme same for male output connector Ground Screen Cold Out of Phase Signal Hot In Phase Signal Socket female Plug male TYPICAL SETUP 3 WAY STEREO CONNECTION Far stereo three way operation with the CX 2314 patch cords are required Plug the left line in and the right line in te input 1 and input 2 respectively From the LOW OUT and LOW OUT 2 attach a cable to the input of the left and right low frequency amplifiers From the MID OUT 1 and MID QUT attach cable Io thee input of the Taft and right mid frequency amplifiers From the ASH OUT 1 and HIGH OUT 2 attach a cable to the input of the left and right high frequency amplifiers Na pate
8. ied type size and correct rating 8 The power supply cord should 1 be undamaged 2 never share an outlet or extension cord with other devices so that the outlet s or extension cord s power rating is exceeded and 3 never be left plugged into the outlet when not being used for a long period of time 9 Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled through the enclosure s openings 10 The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel if A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged B Objects have fallen into or liquid has been spilled onto the product C The product has been exposed to rain D The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance E The product has been dropped or the enclosure damaged 11 Do not attempt to service the product beyond what is described in the user maintenance instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel CONTROLS 9 CX 2314 3 WAY STEREO 4 WAY MONO ACTIVE CROSSOVER POJVER C FRONT PANEL 3 Way Stereo 4 Way Mono Active Crossover 3 WAY STEREO MODE 4 WAY MONO MODE PCH ANNE i POWER SWITCH Input Level Input Level LOW MID amp HIGH Clip LEDS HIGH Clip LEDS LOW Gain not used LOW Mute not used LOW MID Crossover Frequency not used MID Gain not used MI
9. luding design and appearance are subject to change without prior notice NOTES SERVICE FOR YOUR NADY AUDIO PRODUCT U S Should your NADY AUDIO product require service please contact the Nady Service Department via tele phone at 510 652 2411 or e mail at service nadywireless com International For service please contact the NADY AUDIO distributor in your country through the dealer from whom you purchased this product DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS UNIT YOURSELF AS IT CAN BE DANGEROUS AND WILL ALSO VOID THE WARRANTY gt lt gt NADY SYSTEMS INC 6701 SHELLMOUND STREET EMERYVILLE 94608 Tel 510 652 2411 Fax 510 652 5075 www nadywireless com
10. ting and service instructions in CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TEE DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK An equilateral triangle enclosing an exclamation point is intended to alert REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL the literature enclosed with this unit IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this electronic device basic precautions should always be taken including the following 1 Read all instructions before using the product 2 Do not use this product near water e g near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink in a wet basement or near swimming pool etc 3 This product should be used only with a cart or stand that will keep it level and stable and prevent wobbling 4 This product in combination with headphones or speakers may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears you should consult an audiologist 5 The product should be positioned so that proper ventilation is maintained 6 The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators heat vents or other devices including amplifiers that produce heat 7 The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product Replace the fuse only with one of the specif
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