Behringer VP1520 User's Manual
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1. HF Driver 1 75 titanium diaphragm compression driver LF Driver 12 307 mm Dimensions Weight Width 17 3 440 mm Height 16 9 430 mm Depth 22 6 575 mm Weight 35 7 Ibs 16 2 kg 10 _EUROLIVE VP2520 VP1800S VP1520 VP1220F VP1220 User Manual VP1220 Continuous Power IEC 60268 5 200 W Peak Power 800 W Type 2 way full range loudspeaker Frequency Response 50 Hz 20 kHz Impedance 8 Ohms Sound Pressure Level SPL 93 dB Full space 1 W 1 m Dispersion 70 x 50 Crossover Frequency 2 5 kHz Rigging Fittings ergonomically shaped handle integral tripod stand adapter HF Driver 1 75 titanium diaphragm compression driver LF Driver 12 307 mm Width 14 6 370 mm Height 23 6 600 mm Depth 16 9 430 mm Weight 39 5 Ibs 17 9 kg BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards As a result of these efforts modifications may be made from time to time to existing productswithout prior notice Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated behringer com We Hear You EN behringer com behringer2. E 1 Ty For the VP series here are typical connection scenarios e Two 8 Ohm speakers in parallel 4 Ohms e Four 8 Ohm speakers in parallel 2 Ohms e Two 40hm speakers in parallel 2 Ohms e Four 40hm speakers in parallel 1 Ohm Your amplifier may be damaged if the actual impedance drops below its input impedance Please make sure that the calculated total impedance Zr is not smaller than the minimum impedance specified for your amplifier 3 Optimal Operation We have developed the VP series for use in a wide range of possible applications Of course the sound of your loudspeakers depends on the acoustic characteristics of the room space in which they are being used The following chapters of this manual will give you information about getting the most out of your EUROLIVE loudspeakers 3 1 Loudspeaker placement Here are some tips to get optimal sound and performance from your loudspeaker s e Elevate the loudspeaker at or above head level High frequencies are the segment of the audio spectrum responsible for clarity and speech intelligibility They can get muffled by the front row of the audience so we recommend positioning your loudspeakers so the high frequency drivers are slightly above the height of the audience The more you can get everyone in direct earshot the better Imagine the loudspeaker is a giant flashlight and you want to illuminate everyone in the room behringer com e Avoid placing f
3. We re certain these versatile loudspeakers will bring you years of faithful sound reinforcement and ensure that your music is heard the way it should be behringer com 3 EUROLIVE VP2520 VP1800S VP1520 VP1220F VP1220 User Manual Important Safety Instructions EN CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE D ELECTROCUTION A NE PAS OUVRIR Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock Use only high quality professional speaker cables with Ya TS or twist locking plugs pre installed All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature Please read the manual Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the top cover or the rear section No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel Caution To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the app
4. 7 User Manual IN MW Ts ne lt twee EUROLIVE VP2520 Professional 2000 Watt PA Speaker with Dual 15 Woofers and 1 75 Titanium Diaphragm Compression Driver VP1800S Professional 1600 Watt 18 PA Subwoofer VP1520 Professional 1000 Watt PA Speaker with 15 Woofer and 1 75 Titanium Diaphragm Compression Driver VP1220F Professional 800 Watt Floor Monitor with 12 Woofer and 1 75 Titanium Compression Driver VP1220 Professional 800 Watt PA Speaker with 12 Woofer and 1 75 Titanium Diaphragm Compression Driver behringer com behringer 2 EUROLIVE VP2520 VP1800S VP1520 VP1220F VP1220 User Manual KD Table of Contents Thank you uussorsosssnesonennennnsnnennsnnnennennnsnnsnnnennnnnsnnnsnnennnene 2 Important Safety Instructions cursonsonssorsonssnssonsnnnnnne 3 Legal Disclaimer 2ur00r00usonnsonsonnsnnsonsnnnsonsonnsonsonnnnnnne 3 Limited Warranty 20ss0ussossnssnssonsnnssonsonssonsnnssnnsnnsnnnnnne 3 1 Before You Get Started conssosssonesonssonnennnennnennnnee 5 TeV SMPN sestese ssania aisiaren Ranas 5 1 2 Online registration ssssesssssssessessssesessnsseeoessssteessnssteossssseeee 5 1 3 BASIC Operati N sess esiessssrssssscdesaistaisacsesteastseansesismeieecsesscenecs 5 2 Connections erssossrsssnssssnnnssnnsnennnsnsnnsnnensonssnnnnssnsnnene 5 3 Optimal Operation uecosssonssonssonnsnnnssnnssunennnnsnnnnnne 6 3 1 Loudspeaker placement ssssssss
5. TO BIND MUSIC GROUP BY ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED UNDERTAKING OR REPRESENTATION THIS MANUAL IS COPYRIGHTED NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL INCLUDING PHOTOCOPYING AND RECORDING OF ANY KIND FOR ANY PURPOSE WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF MUSIC GROUP IP LTD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2012 MUSIC Group IP Ltd Trident Chambers Wickhams Cay P 0 Box 146 Road Town Tortola British Virgin Islands LIMITED WARRANTY 1 Warranty This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased the product from a MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller in the country of purchase A list of authorized resellers can be found on BEHRINGER website behringer com under Where to Buy or you can contact the MUSIC Group office closest to you MUSIC Group warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship if used under normal operating conditions for a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase see the Limited Warranty terms in 4 below unless a longer minimum warranty period is mandated by applicable local laws If the product shows any defects within the specified warranty period and that defect is not excluded under 4 MUSIC Group shall at its discretion either replace or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts In case MUSIC Group decides to rep
6. This limited warranty does not cover any such modification adaptation regardless of whether it was carried out properly or not Under the terms of this limited warranty MUSIC Group shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modification adaptation This limited warranty covers only the product hardware It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in the product Any such software is provided AS IS unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software limited warranty This limited warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product Free inspections and maintenance repair work are expressly excluded from this limited warranty in particular if caused by improper handling of the product by the user This also applies to defects caused by normal wear and tear in particular of faders crossfaders potentiometers keys buttons guitar strings illuminants and similar parts 6 Damage defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this limited warranty e improper handling neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals behringer com e connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country whe
7. aratus Caution These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth MSS W N oS Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer instructions 8 Donotinstall near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat behringer com 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Use only attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the U manufacturer or sold with the a
8. ay subsequently purchase this product No other person reseller etc shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of MUSIC Group 6 Claim for damage Subject only to the operation of mandatory applicable local laws MUSIC Group shall have no liability to the buyer under this warranty for any consequential or indirect loss or damage of any kind In no event shall the liability of MUSIC Group under this limited warranty exceed the invoiced value of the product 7 Limitation of liability This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive warranty between you and MUSIC Group It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this product MUSIC Group provides no other warranties for this product 8 Other warranty rights and national law This limited warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer s statutory rights as a consumer in any way The limited warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of applicable mandatory local laws This warranty does not detract from the seller s obligations in regard to any lack of conformity of the product and any hidden defect 9 Amendment Warranty service conditions are subject to change without notice For the latest warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group s limited warranty please see complete details online at behringer com MUSIC Group Macao Commercial Off
9. by our Online Support which may also be found under Support at behringer com Alternatively please submit an online warranty claim at behringer com BEFORE returning the product All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem and the serial number of the product After verifying the product s warranty eligibility with the original sales receipt MUSIC Group will then issue a Return Materials Authorization RMA number Subsequently the product must be returned in its original shipping carton together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by MUSIC Group Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted 4 Warranty Exclusions This limited warranty does not cover consumable parts including but not limited to fuses and batteries Where applicable MUSIC Group warrants the valves or meters contained in the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety 90 days from date of purchase This limited warranty does not cover the product if it has been electronically or mechanically modified in any way If the product needs to be modified or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level in any country which is not the country for which the product was originally developed and manufactured this modification adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship
10. cated on firm ground Another option is to use raised stands which prevent the loudspeakers from having a direct contact with the ground 3 4 Loudspeaker protection by using a low cut filter Try to prevent damage to your loudspeakers caused by extreme oscillation of the low frequency driver due to subsonic noise and extremely deep frequencies Use an equalizer to cut off those frequencies that fall below your loudspeakers frequency range or use a low cut high pass filter Most equalizers and sound improvement systems offer a low cut function like the BEHRINGER ULTRAGRAPH DIGITAL DEQ1024 for example Using a low cut filter in your signal path is particularly recommended if you use record players or CD players as your signal source CD players often produce extremely deep frequencies which can lead to extreme excursions of the low frequency driver 4 Additional Considerations 4 1 Length and diameter of loudspeaker cables Loudspeaker cables whose diameter is too small can considerably limit the power amp performance The longer the cable the more pronounced the problem As a result musicians often simply turn up the amp which can lead to loudspeaker damage Therefore don t use cables longer than 15 m 45 ft For most applications this will not be necessary Cable diameter should be at least 14 12 gauge 4 2 Power amp rating Selecting the right amp can turn out to be rather difficult Therefore stick to the foll
11. ector panel 4 The VP series features two locking professional loudspeaker L connectors that are wired in parallel You can connect one of the connectors to the output on your power amp and tap into the signal from the amp on the second connector in order for example to feed this signal into an additional loudspeaker The pin designation of the loudspeaker connector is pins 1 and 1 Pins 2 and 2 are not connected Professional speaker connector compatible with Neutrik Speakon connectors E front view rear view Fig 2 2 Professional loudspeaker connector ATTENTION Never connect the output signals of different power amps to both parallel inputs at the same time This may permanently damage your equipment 6 EUROLIVE VP2520 VP1800S VP1520 VP1220F VP1220 User Manual The VP series includes two parallel 4 TS loudspeaker 2 inputs You can connect one of the connectors to the output on your power amp and tap into the signal from the amp on the second connector in order for example to feed this signal into an additional loudspeaker Unbalanced TS connector k lt 4 strain relief clamp 4 sleeve 4 tip Fig 2 3 4 TS loudspeaker connector When several loudspeakers are wired in parallel the overall impedance Zr to be handled by the power amp can be calculated as shown below from the individual impedance values of the connected speakers
12. essesssssssssessrsseessssssssesse 6 3 2 How to prevent feedback 6 3 3 How to avoid feedback when working with record players DJ Applications 6 3 4 Loudspeaker protection by using a low cut filter 6 4 Additional Considerations eesusssorennssnnssnnnssnnnnne 6 4 1 Length and diameter of loudspeaker cables 6 4 2 Power amp FACING esensina 6 4 3 FUSES innon RR A NANN 7 4 4 Protecting your equipment 7 5 Application Examples esunssonssoonsonnssnnenonennnnsnnnnnne 7 5 1 Full range stereo operation ssss sssssssssssssessssssssesssssseeessss 7 5 2 Full range stereo operation with floor monitors 7 5 3 Two way stereo operation with a crossover full range loudspeakers and subwoofers nen 7 6 Specifications cssssonsesnsssnnesnnsennssnnssnnnssnnnsnnssnnsnnenen 8 Thank you Thank you for purchasing one of our EUROLIVE VP series loudspeakers These loudspeakers offer powerful pristine sound reinforcement in a lightweight portable package Furthermore they can act as pieces to an expandable sound system with both 14 TS and professional locking style inputs and outputs pole mounting sockets and recessed handles Heavy duty low frequency drivers deliver thumping bass and powerful midrange clarity while high frequency compression drivers cut through the mix with smooth shimmering treble The VP1800S subwoofer matches perfectly with the full range counterparts to create an absolutely massive sound
13. gonomically shaped handle Rigging Fitting ergonomically shaped handle 35 mm pole socket HF Driver 1 75 titanium diaphragm compression driver HF Driver LF Driver 2x15 385 mm LF Driver 18 460 mm Dimensions Weight Dimensions Weight Width 18 7 475 mm Width 20 9 530 mm Height 41 9 1065 mm Height 25 6 650 mm Depth 20 1 510 mm Depth 24 2 615mm Weight 87 7 Ibs 39 8 kg Weight 91 3 Ibs 41 4 kg behringer com 9 EUROLIVE VP2520 VP1800S VP1520 VP1220F VP1220 User Manual VP1520 VP1220F System Data System Data Continuous Power IEC 60268 5 250W Continuous Power IEC 60268 5 200 W Peak Power 1000 W Peak Power 800 W Type 2 way full range loudspeaker Type 2 way full range loudspeaker Frequency Response 45 Hz 20 kHz Frequency Response 55 Hz 20 kHz Impedance 8 Ohms Impedance 8 Ohms Sound Pressure Level SPL 94 dB Full space 1 W 1m Sound Pressure Level SPL 93 dB Full space 1 W 1m Dispersion 70 x 50 Dispersion 70 x 50 Crossover Frequency 2 5 kHz Crossover Frequency 2 5 kHz Rigging Fittings ergonomically shaped handle Rigging Fittings ergonomically shaped handle integral tripod stand adapter HF Driver 1 75 titanium diaphragm compression driver LF Driver 15 385 mm Dimensions Weight Width 17 9 455 mm Height 27 0 685 mm Depth 18 3 465 mm Weight 49 8 Ibs 22 6 kg behringer com
14. lace the entire product this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement product for the remaining initial warranty period i e one 1 year or otherwise applicable minimum warranty period from the date of purchase of the original product Upon validation of the warranty claim the repaired or replacement product will be returned to the user freight prepaid by MUSIC Group Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE 2 Online registration Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase at behringer com under Support and kindly read the terms and conditions of our limited warranty carefully Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently Thank you for your cooperation 3 Return materials authorization To obtain warranty service please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased Should your MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller not be located in your vicinity you may contact the MUSIC Group Authorized Fulfiller for your country listed under 4 EUROLIVE VP2520 VP1800S VP1520 VP1220F VP1220 User Manual Support at behringer com If your country is not listed please check if your problem can be dealt with
15. owing rule of thumb the power rating of your amp should be roughly twice the loudspeaker load capacity A loudspeaker rated at 200 Watts continuous performance can easily be powered by an amp rated at 400 Watts output power An optimal addition to your speaker system would be the BEHRINGER EUROPOWER EP2000 power amp for example 7 EUROLIVE VP2520 VP1800S VP1520 VP1220F VP1220 User Manual 4 3 Fuses We do not recommend the use of fuses with loudspeaker applications Damage to loudspeakers can be the result of high peak signals and high output power However fuses can only offer protection from one of these two factors and never from both Additionally fuse resistances are sometimes nonlinear leading to distortion and unpredictable overdriving 4 4 Protecting your equipment e Always try to find the optimal signal level Avoid overdriving your amp e Keep in mind the physical limitations of your PA system e Use a limiter to restrict the output signal level Place the limiter between the mixing console and the power amp For this purpose our proven AUT O XL MDX1600 COMPOSER PRO XL MDX2600 and MULTICOM PRO XL MDX4600 compressors offer an outstanding solution All models can be used as a limiter the audio signal doesn t overdrive any more and unpleasant peaks are effectively avoided Our ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 and SUPER X CX3400 CX2310 crossovers are particularly well suited for protecting your equipment for each output they ha
16. pparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid LA IX injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods oftime 14 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 15 The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection 16 Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable LEGAL DISCLAIMER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED BEHRINGER IS PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP MUSIC GROUP COM ALL TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS MUSIC GROUP ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED BY ANY PERSON WHO RELIES EITHER WHOLLY OR IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION PHOTOGRAPH OR STATEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN COLORS AND SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ONLY FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ARE NOT AGENTS OF MUSIC GROUP AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO AUTHORITY
17. put jacks on the back of the loudspeakers to link the second pair of loudspeakers This way each channel on the power amp is driving two loudspeakers Make sure that the wattage and ohm rating are appropriate for this situation behringer com IN Caution Never connect multiple power amps to one loudspeaker Doing so could cause the very fabric of reality to unravel sending the entire universe into oblivion Worse yet it could destroy your amplifiers and your loudspeaker 5 If using the VP1800S subwoofer it is important to run the source signal into a crossover before the power amp s This will allow you to direct only the low frequencies to the subwoofer and the rest of the sound spectrum to the full range loudspeakers 6 Turn the sound source on mixer stereo etc 7 Make sure the volume gain control on the power amp is turned all the way down and then turn the power on 8 Activate the sound source whether it is playing music from a CD player or speaking into a microphone and adjust the levels Gradually raise the power amp volume level to desirable level If distortion occurs turn the power amp volume down Should the problem persist make sure distortion is not occurring at the sound source If you reach the desired volume level by barely turning up the power amp level gain turn the sound source output down to allow the power amp to push the speakers more 9 Rock n Roll 2 Connections os Fig 2 1 Conn
18. re the product is used e damage defects caused by acts of God Nature accident fire flood etc or any other condition that is beyond the control of MUSIC Group Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel user included will void the limited warranty If an inspection of the product by MUSIC Group shows that the defect in question is not covered by the limited warranty the inspection costs are payable by the customer 2 Products which do not meet the terms of this limited warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer s expense MUSIC Group or its authorized service center will inform the buyer of any such circumstance If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notification MUSIC Group will return the unit C 0 D with a separate invoice for freight and packing Such costs will also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a written repair order MUSIC Group Authorized Resellers do not sell new products directly in online auctions Purchases made through an online auction are on a buyer beware basis Online auction confirmations or sales receipts are not accepted for warranty verification and MUSIC Group will not repair or replace any product purchased through an online auction 5 Warranty transferability This limited warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer customer of authorized reseller and is not transferable to anyone who m
19. shore Limited of Rue de Pequim No 202 A Macau Finance Centre 9 J Macau including all MUSIC Group companies 5 EUROLIVE VP2520 VP1800S VP1520 VP1220F VP1220 User Manual 1 Before You Get Started 1 1 Shipment Your VP series loudspeaker was carefully packed at the assembly plant to assure secure transport Should the condition of the cardboard box suggest that damage may have taken place please inspect the unit immediately and look for physical indications of damage Damaged equipment should NEVER be sent directly to us Please inform the dealer from whom you acquired the unit immediately as well as the transportation company from which you took delivery Otherwise all claims for replacement repair may be rendered invalid Please always use the original packaging to avoid damage due to storage or shipping Never let unsupervised children play with the loudspeaker or with its packaging Please dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally friendly fashion 1 2 Online registration Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting http behringer com and read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction it is our intention to have it repaired as quickly as possible To arrange for warranty service please contact the BEHRINGER retailer from whom the equipment was purchased Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity yo
20. the VP1800S in combination with the full range loudspeakers VP1220 VP1520 and VP2520 Using an external active crossover the main output signal of a mixing console is split into two signals One signal covers the lower frequency range and the other signal covers the mid and high frequency range The recommended crossover frequency is 150 Hz Then the mid high frequency signal is connected to a stereo power amplifier A VP series loudspeaker is connected to each of the amplifier outputs The low frequency signal is connected to an additional power amplifier which powers two VP1800S subwoofers XENYX 1202FX SUPER XPRO amp CX2310 EP2000 L VP1800S VP1220 Fig 5 3 Two way stereo operation with subwoofers 8 EUROLIVE VP2520 VP1800S VP1520 VP1220F VP1220 User Manual EN 6 Specifications VP2520 VP1800S Continuous Power IEC 60268 5 500 W Continuous Power IEC 60268 5 400 W Peak Power 2000 W Peak Power 1600 W Type 2 way full range loudspeaker Type Subwoofer Frequency Response 40 Hz 20 kHz Frequency Response 35 Hz 250 Hz Impedance 40hms Impedance 8 Ohms Sound Pressure Level SPL 96 dB Full space 1 W 1m Sound Pressure Level SPL 100 dB Half space 1 W 1 m Dispersion 70 x 50 Dispersion n a Crossover Frequency 2 2 kHz Crossover Frequency LP 150 Hz Rigging Fittings er
21. u may directly contact one of our subsidiaries Corresponding contact information is included in the original equipment packaging Global Contact Information European Contact Information Should your country not be listed please contact the distributor nearest you A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website http behringer com Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently Thank you for your cooperation 1 3 Basic operation Using the VP series loudspeakers is easy and intuitive Simply follow these steps to achieve the best possible sound 1 Plug the line level outputs from a sound source such as a mixer or stereo system into a power amp of appropriate size see 4 2 Power amp rating Make sure the sound source and amplifier are turned off 2 Using 14 TS or professional locking style speaker cables plug the power amp output into the or locking style input on the back of the speaker DO NOT use instrument cables i e guitar cords for this connection 3 If using a pair of VP loudspeakers run the amp in stereo operation If using just one loudspeaker mono operation is preferable 4 Ifusing four or more loudspeakers there are a few ways to make the connections The first is to use two power amps one for each pair of loudspeakers Another is to connect the first pair of loudspeakers in normal stereo operation then use the out
22. ull range loudspeakers in a corner or right next to a wall This enhances the low frequencies and can cause the sound to get muddy Subwoofers may be placed almost anywhere since low frequencies are not highly directional e Make sure that the loudspeakers are not in a place where they could be knocked over by dancing audience members overly eccentric stage performers sudden earthquakes etc e Some rooms such as gymnasiums and auditoriums create a large amount of natural reverb making it difficult to maintain intelligible sound Laying carpet or rugs on the ground and curtains across windows or brick walls will help dampen the reflections and improve the overall sound 3 2 How to prevent feedback Always place the front of house speakers ahead of the microphones from the audience s perspective and never behind Use professional floor monitors or an in ear monitoring system to allow the stage performers to hear 3 3 How to avoid feedback when working with record players DJ Applications In applications with record players bass feedback can occur Bass feedback occurs when low frequencies get back to the pickup and are reproduced on the loudspeakers The most common causes for this are speakers located too closely to the record player a room with a wooden floor or presence of a podium or a platform In such cases it is best to move the loudspeakers away from the record player and remove them from the stage so that they are lo
23. ve independent limiters 5 Application Examples 5 1 Full range stereo operation This example applies to the VP1220 VP1220F VP1520 and VP2520 In this example the main output signal of a mixing console is connected to a power amplifier Both the outputs and inputs are stereo A full range VP series loudspeaker is connected to each of the amplifier outputs and these loudspeakers reproduce the entire frequency range 7 XENYX 1202FX OO e cccor ajele e RRE lo lo lo O lo Io lo aadd 1010 10 4 oo fe fo L EP2000 A Fig 5 1 Full range stereo operation 5 2 Full range stereo operation with floor monitors This example applies to the VP1220 VP1220F VP1520 and VP2520 This example is a variation of the example above with the addition of several VP1220F floor monitors Two separate monitor outputs from the mixing console are connected to the inputs of a stereo power amplifier A VP1220F is connected to each amplifier output and a second VP1220F is connected to the parallel outputs of the first set of VP1220F monitors behringer com X2442USB olo olob b b R I EP2000 VP1220 VP1220F Fig 5 2 Full range stereo operation with floor monitors 5 3 Two way stereo operation with a crossover full range loudspeakers and subwoofers This example applies to
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