Electro-Voice Plasma Series User's Manual
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1. Side View Front View Plasma P1L Left Version ELECTRO VOICE Plasma Owner s Manual 18 75 476mm IN BOTH TOP AND SIDE VIEWS q CENTER OF GRAVITY IS MIDDLE HOLE OF RIGGING TRACK 8 12 206mm Top View 15 74 OPTIONAL 400mm SUSPENSION r A y 2068mm 24 23 615mm Ir Ez 11 30 287mm Front View Side View Plasma Right Version 10 I L 27 517 Dimensions Plasma P2 Subwoofer 10 38 IN BOTH TOP AND SIDE VIEWS 264mm CENTER GRAVITY IS MEASURED WITH WHEELS REMOVED 28 88 B 734mm Top View 23 64 600mm I I E 35 84 910mm e 85 16 13 410mm Front View Side View Plasma P2 Subwoofer 11 ELECTRO VOICE Plasma Owner s Manual Block Diagrams THERMAL PROTECTION THERMAL r LIMITER ie INPUT 2 gt LO e V3 POWER IJ SUPPLY 2 40Hz 12dB BU N LO HI 2 Qj HORN c2 HPF cLess px r SUTBUT 100Hz 24dB LR LIHITER o Z gt 7 THERH L THERMAL PROTECTION 81351 INPUT X OUER LO SIGNAL S OH V N POHER 5 q SUPPLY gt IN TT 1 c2. heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 10 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 11 To completely disconnect AC power from this apparatus the power supply cord must be unplugged For US and CANADA only Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrican for replacement of the absolete outlet Important Service Instructions CAUTION These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the Operating Instructions unless you are qualified to do so Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 1 Security regulations as stated in the EN 60065 VDE 0860 IEC 65 and the CSA E65 94 have to be obeyed when servicing the appliance 2 Use of a AC separator transformer is mandatory during maintenance while the appli
3. EY Plasma Series High Powered Loudspeaker Owner s Manual 7 Left amp Right P2 Subwoofer I L FIST Fi Important Safety Instructions CAUTION The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient DO NOT OPEN magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons WARNING To REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR T The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert user to the presence of important operating and maintenance WARNING CONNECT ONLY TO MAINS SOCKET WITH PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONNECTION servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids such as vases are placed on this apparatus 6 Clean only with a dry cloth 7 Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators
4. Electro Voice Plasma speakers are used for portable applications in which they will be stacked directly on the floor make sure that the floor or stage is solid and secure Make sure to Route cables and position the stand so that performers production crew and audience members will not trip over the stand or cables and pull the speaker system over Secure cables with wire ties or tape whenever possible f you intend to hang or fly the Plasma two way systems only do so safely with the correct hardware and accessories WARNING Suspending any object is potentially dangerous and should only be attempted by individuals who have a thorough knowledge of the techniques and regulations of rigging objects overhead Electro Voice strongly recommends that Plasma speakers be suspended taking into account all current national federal state and local regulations It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that Plasma speakers are safely installed in accordance with all such regulations If Plasma speakers are suspended Electro Voice strongly recommends that the system be inspected at least once a year If any sign of weakness or damage is detected remedial action should be taken immediately There are data sheets for each EV hanging hardware part that should also be consulted prior to suspending speakers Electro Voice does not recommend use of Plasma speakers outdoors without protection from rain or in high moisture environment
5. M m mm 4 System Features Plasma 4 System Setup PRH HHHH HHHH HEE 4 gl F AMOC mmm 5 Sap Diagram Tor Pas 7 Using Plasma P1 s as Floor eee 8 Plasma P1 Rigging 8 Suspending Plasma P1 Speaker Systems nennen nnn nnns 9 ers s oT m 10 PIPE SIONS PIA enr Mod mcm 10 Dimensions Plasma P2 Subwocofer 11 BIOCK DIAgraM eewe o hmmQW oe _ gggxxxxxx ga rr T2 NOOO s 13 Plasma Series Owner s Manual Thank you for choosing Electro Voice Plasma high powered loudspeaker systems These systems are the culmination of EV s 75 years of experience in transducer design and over 50 years of experience in designing and building electronics Please take time to consult this manual so that you can understand all the features built into your EV systems and fully utilize all their performance capabilities ELECTRO VOICE Plasma Owner s Manual 2 I L 27 517 Safety First When setting up installing and using Electro Voice Plasma speaker systems there are a number of precautions that you should follow When
6. NEW HAVEN NH32102 2 OR NH8192 2S FITTINGS OR ANCRA 42546 10 FITTINGS ALL NON ELECTRO VOICE RIGGING HARDWARE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF OTHERS Figure 5 Working Load Limit Rating of Plasma P1 Powered Speaker System Prior to each use inspect the grid assembly or suspension point s and associated hardware for any cracks deformations broken welds corrosion missing or damaged components which could reduce the grid assembly or suspension point s strength Replace any damaged hardware Never exceed the limitations or maximum recommended load intended for grid assembly design or suspension point s As an added safety measure it is suggested that the user install a second suspension point back to the grid or building structural supports This redundant safety point should have as little slack as possible less than one inch is preferable Prior to each use inspect the loudspeaker enclosures for any cracks deformations missing or damaged components which could reduce enclosure strength Inspect the track and bracket assembly on the enclosures for any cracks deformations missing or loose screws which could reduce the flying hardware strength Replace any loudspeaker systems that are damaged or missing hardware Never exceed the limitations or maximum recommended load for the Plasma systems 9 ELECTRO VOICE Plasma Owner s Manual Specifications Plasma P1 Switchable 15 881 mm EVX155RMD 1 4 85 6 mm exit ND6 Comp Drive
7. ance is opened needs to be operated and is connected to the AC 3 Switch off the power before retrofitting any extensions changing the AC voltage or the output voltage 4 The minimum distance between parts carrying AC voltage and any accessible metal piece metal enclosure respectively between the AC poles has to be 3 mm and needs to be minded at all times The minimum distance between parts carrying AC voltage and any switches or breakers that are not connected to the AC secondary parts has to be 6 mm and needs to be minded at all times 5 Replacing special components that are marked in the circuit diagram using the security symbol Note is only permissible when using original parts 6 Altering the circuitry without prior consent or advice is not legitimate 7 Any work security regulations that are applicable at the location where the appliance is being serviced have to be strictly obeyed This applies also to any regulations about the work place itself 8 All instructions concerning the handling of MOS circuits have to be observed Note AN SAFETY COMPONENT HAS TO BE REPLACED WITH ORIGINAL PART ONLY 1 ELECTRO VOICE Plasma Owner s Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Service InstructionsS a KK KK KK KA 1 Plasma Series Owner s KAK KK KK A KK KK KK KA 2 0 0908 mm l_____xvr eeaaJ a 3 B Ua
8. ast once a year If any sign of weakness or damage is detected remedial action should be taken immediately ELECTRO VOICE Plasma Owner s Manual WARNING Suspending any object is potentially dangerous and should only ASINA Suspending Plasma P1 Speaker Systems P1 enclosures have L track located on the top bottom and on one side Single or double stud ring fittings can be attached to the L track to be used as suspension points These points are located at the center of gravity to allow the system to hang straight when used either vertically or horizontally Plasma P1 is NOT designed to be suspended vertically from one another More than one system should never be suspended from a single point Working load limits for the enclosure and fittings are shown below in Figure 5 Plasma P1 enclosures have been pull tested and exceed a safety factor of 10 to 1 INDIVIDUAL RIGGING POINT WORKING LOAD LIMIT WARNING OVERALL ENCLOSURE WORKING LOAD LIMIT 45 kg 45 kg gt 100 Ib 4 100 Ib SOLEIL SINGLE FITTING o 45 90 DOUBLE 277kg 198kg 170kg STUD 500 Ib 437 Ib 375 Ib 45 kg 45 kg SINGLE 113kg 113kg 113 kg 10019 100 Ib STUD 25016 250 Ib 250 Ib NEVER EXCEED THE RIGGING POINT OR ENCLOSURE WORKING LOAD LIMITS SHOWN USE ELECTRO VOICE L TRACK RIGGING ACCESSORIES OR
9. at can be used with long cable runs he Plasma P1 two way system is perfect for use as powered floor monitors Neutrik Powercon connectors are used for AC power connections They provide a positive locking feature to prevent accidental disconnection System Setup To get your Plasma system into operation as quickly as possible please observe the following steps and precautions Plug the 3 terminal Powercon ac cable into a grounded line receptacle Extension cords can be used to lengthen the ac cable as necessary but make sure that they are 3 conductor 14 gauge or greater and that are properly grounded to avoid electrical hazards and extraneous noise Be sure that the Plasma system is plugged into an ac power source that is capable of supplying the correct voltage If the line voltage drops too much the built in amplifiers won t be able to develop their rated power and sound quality will suffer Under high signal conditions the Plasma amplifier section can pull 3 4 amps of current 120 volt models 2 amps at 240 volts That means that no more than 4 Plasma systems should be plugged into a single 15 amp electrical service Be cautious of what else is plugged into the same electrical service line to avoid electrical problems and poor performance BEFORE TURNING THE POWER ON MAKE SURE THAT THE LEVEL CONTROLS ARE DOWN TO AVOID TRANSIENTS OR UNEXPECTED LOUD SOUND Turn on the power switch and ensure that the system is receiving p
10. nput is in the center of the XLR connector and can accept unbalanced or balanced lines TRS inch The line input level required to drive the unit to full power is from 12 dBu to 0 dBu The system s level control regulates the overall output level of the system ELECTRO VOICE Plasma Owner s Manual Using Plasma P1 s as Floor Monitors The Plasma P1 is perfect for use as a powered floor monitor me 07 EE Figure 2 Using the Plasma P1 as a mirror image Floor Monitor Plasma P1 Rigging The Plasma P1 has an L track embedded into the top and side of the enclosure to provide convenient multi axis suspension and attachment points for an optional suspension arm or L track stud fitting The very compact multi angle enclosure can be suspended or arrayed The L Track also accepts double stud locking swivel fittings 7 Figure 3 Figure 4 Rigging Hardware the Plasma P1 Suspending the Plasma P1 attempted by individuals who have a thorough knowledge of the techniques and regulations of rigging objects overhead Electro Voice strongly recommends that Plasma speakers be suspended taking into account all current national federal state and local regulations It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that Plasma speakers are safely installed in accordance with all such regulations If Plasma speakers are suspended Electro Voice strongly recommends that the system be inspected at le
11. ower by monitoring the status LED If the system is receiving signal the LED will illuminate green ELECTRO VOICE Plasma Owner s Manual 4 PL F2 1 F3 P1 and P2 P1 and P2Amplifiers eee INPUT LOOP INPUT SIGNAL ec INPUT SIGNAL INPUT LOOP CROSSOVER MODE EN L FULL RANGE MID HIGH CROSSOVER 2 MODE LIMIT SPEAKER FULL o mj L MID HIGH 24 e 6 12 LEVEL AMPLIFIER Input Electronically balanced inputs for the connection of high level signal sources such as mixers signal processors etc Establishing the connection is possible via phone or XLR type jacks Balanced connection is recommended to prevent noise or HF interference Caution Before connecting or disconnecting any plugs make sure to set the level control to its counterclockwise stop which prevents the system the audience and yourself from being stressed by nasty contact noise Outputs Output is full bandwidth pass through Crossover Mode Switch Selects between 40 Hz highpass filter for Fullrange use and 100 Hz highpass filter for use with Plasma P2 subwoofer It is not recommended that you use your P1 in Fullrange with subwoofers Level This control sets the output volume of the P1 or P2 in a range between dB and 6dB The internal power amplifier provides a nominal input sensitivity of 6dBu Level adjustment knob shown in place Unit is shipped preset a
12. r Connectors Balanced Line Inputs XLR and 1 4 phone Combination Balanced Output Dim H x W x D 24 2 x 18 8 x 15 7 615 x 476 x 400 mm Net Weight 93 lbs 42 3 kg Shipping Weight 99 Ibs 45 0 kg Dimensions Plasma P1 Plasma P2 Freq Response 3 dB 40 Hz 100 Hz Freq Range 10 dB 30 Hz 110 Hz Class H 18 460 mm EVX180B Connectors Balanced Line Inputs XLR and 1 4 phone Combination Balanced Output Dim H x W x D 35 8 x 18 8 x 23 6 910 x 476 x 600 mm Net Weight 140 lbs 63 6 kg Shipping Weight 150 Ibs 68 1 kg 615mm 18 75 476mm IN BOTH TOP AND SIDE VIEWS CENTER GRAVITY IS MIDDLE HOLE OF RIGGING TRACK 8 12 206mm 15 74 View 400mm OPTIONAL Bons ge 206mm 24 25 Ee 11 30 287mm
13. rass H ec JN EQ lt CONTROL LIMIT gt r 4 m c UJ gt v 27 gt PROTECTION THERMAL 77 gt THERMAL PROTECTION 81351 Plasma P2 ELECTRO VOICE Plasma Owner s Manual 12 I L 25717 Notes T3 ELECTRO VOICE Plasma Owner s Manual Notes ELECTRO VOICE Plasma Owner s Manual U S A and Canada For customer orders contact the Customer Service department at 800 392 3497 Fax 800 955 6831 For warranty repair or service information contact the Service Repair Department at 800 685 2606 For technical assistance contact Technical Support at 866 78 AUDIO Specifications subject to change without notice All Locations 952 884 4051 Fax 952 884 0043 www electrovoice com e Telex Communications Inc e www telex com Printed in U S A Telex Communications Inc 12 2003 Part Number 38110 323 RevA ELECTRO VOICE Plasma Owner s Manual
14. s Electro Voice Plasma loudspeakers are easily capable of generating sound pressure levels sufficient to cause permanent hearing damage to anyone within normal coverage distance Caution should be taken to avoid prolonged exposure to sound pressure levels exceeding 90 dB 3 ELECTRO VOICE Plasma Owner s Manual EV Description Electro Voice Plasma high powered loudspeakers are fully integrated audio systems with carefully matched electronics and transducers These products make it easy to setup a high quality sound system quickly with a minimum of cables and external electronics It retains typical EV ruggedness reliability and impeccable sound quality System Features Plasma Two built in power amplifiers one for low frequencies and one for high frequencies The amplifiers also contain electronic crossover circuitry and CD horn compensation optimized for the speaker components a well as a limiter circuit that prevents either amplifier from clipping while preserving the sonic quality he low frequency power amplifier delivers 500 watts continuous average power The high frequency power amplifier delivers 150 watts continuous average power he subwoofer power amplifier delivers 800 watts continuous average power The line input utilizes Neutrik combo connectors which will accept either 4 inch or 3 XLR type connectors The separate line output is 3 pin XLR type balanced low impedance output th
15. t 0 dB without knob installed knob is shipped separately with your Plasma Speaker If knob is not used please remember where you store it Customer can adjust level by removing cover pressing knob in place and rotating to desired level ELECTRO VOICE Plasma Owner s Manual POWER MAINS FUSE T6 3A 250V 120 50 60 Hz 200 WATTS AN ELECTRO VOICE Plasma Owner s Manual Ey Status Indicators These indicators provide information about the actual operational state of the Plasma s internal power amplifier Signal Indicates that an audio signal is present at the input and that it is output Limit When lit this indicator signals that the internal power amplifier actually operated at the threshold of clipping Short term blinking is not critical because the amp s audio limiter keeps distortion under control so that the sound is unaffected Input overdrive which results in sound degradation is a probable cause for a continuously lit indicator To prevent this from happening reduce the input level Protection There are two leds to indicate Speaker Protection or Amplifier Protection When Speaker is lit the voice coil protection circuit is in operation to prevent over powering the voice coil Short term blinking indicates high average power of the program signal sound is not affected Amplifier indicates the amplifier thermal protection is engaged this shuts down the amplifier and its sound outp
16. ut It will reset automatically when its operating temperature is safe If it occurs check the heatsink location to make sure it in a normal environment It should not be in the path of very hot air Power Switch AC switch for switching the Plasma s power ON or OFF The switch lights after turning the power ON Make sure that the AC cord is correctly connected if the switch is not lit upon turning the power on If the AC cord is correctly connected and the AC switch does not light upon power on please contact your local dealer AC Fuse During normal operation the AC fuse of the Plasma only blows at the occurrence of a malfunction Exchanging the fuse is only permissible using a fuse of the same type current voltage and release characteristic In case the fuse blows frequently please contact your local dealer AC Connector AC connection is established via a PowerCon connector A 15 bm long AC cord with PowerCon plug is supplied CAUTION THIS APPLIANCE HAS NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE LEAVE ANY SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIANS ONLY PL F2 za CAUTION Ran OF ocn PLASMA P2 Powered TAS Subwoofer 952 Grn Figure Figure 1b Rear Panel Plasma P1 Rear Panel Plasma P2 Setup Diagrams for Plasma Plug a line input into either the 14 inch or the 3 pin XLR type input connector The 4 inch i
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