Electro-Voice SxA100+ Car Speaker User Manual
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1. Bn B 899 Ie i e amp unie Ey m m g E Q mor POWER EO POWER ATION SEERA nn CAMON Set em T THRU Output Figure 3 Microphone Input Connections amp Connections To Additional Systems ELECTRO VOICE Owner s Manual Setup Diagrams for SxA Two Way Systems cont If you are using the SxA two way system with a microphone and a line input simultaneously it is simple to balance the two signals The microphone level control has enough gain and range so that it is possible to mix the mic input and the line input Once the balance between the line and mic inputs is set simply turn the Gain Master control to the desired level If there is no sound keep the overall system gain at a reduced level until you determine what the problem may be Typically a mixer mute switch may be engaged or a microphone that is switched off is the source of the problem Keeping the system gain at a low level will allow you to troubleshoot the problem and let you hear the results without unexpected bursts of sound or howling feedback Start with the low frequency and high frequency EQ controls set in the flat position 12 o clock middle position and listen to your program material before making any changes Be aware that boosting EQ requires additional amplifier power and may reduce the acoustic output potential of the system somewhat Use EQ judiciously To route the signal to additional SxA systems s2. B Digi A pir SxAXXX ole c sa 1 LINE OUTPUT POWER CAUTION tytn O Figure 1 Figure 2 Rear Panel SxA100 and SxA250 Rear Panel SxA180 5 ELECTRO VOICE Owners Manual Setup Diagrams for Sx Two Way Systems To use the Sx A two way system for various applications Plug a microphone into the microphone input connector See Figure 3 It will only accept low impedance dynamic microphones terminated with a standard 3 pin XLR type connector Turn the gain control clockwise until the signal present LED stays on with the input signal at normal operational level Adjust the master gain control to the desired overall output level Plug a line input into either the 14 inch or the 3 pin XLR type input connector Examples of line input sources are mixer outputs CD DVD players cassette decks VCRs electronic keyboards computer sound cards etc The 14 inch input is in the center of the XLR connector and can accept unbalanced or balanced lines TRS 14 inch The line input level required to drive the unit to full power is from 12 dBu to 0 dBu The system s master gain control regulates the overall output level of the system ON N o o o PRESEN ya SxAXXX i ux SxAXXX VERS oQ y JIH NM He E 2 nS HE _ z z
3. Telex Communications 1 Telex Drive Morrilton Arkansas 56013 501 354 0111 World Headquarters Electro Voice 12000 Portland Avenue South Burnsville Minnesota 55337 952 884 4051 13 ELECTRO VOICE Owner s Manual NOTES ELECTRO VOICE Owner s Manual U S A and Canada For customer orders contact the Customer Service department at 800 392 3497 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 1 2002 Part Number 38110 088 RevA ELECTRO VOICE Owner s Manual
4. 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 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 mains separator transformer is mandatory during maintenance while the appliance is opened needs to be operated and is connected to the mains 3 Switch off the power before retrofitting any extensions changing the mains voltage or the output voltage 4 The minimum distance between parts carrying mains voltage and any accessible metal piece metal enclosure respectively between the mains poles has to be 3 mm and needs to be minded at all times The minimum distance between parts carrying ma
5. AC 50 60 Hz 600 watts 18 mm plywood 24 6 x 17 2 x 13 1 in 640 x 406 x 471 mm 49 Ib 22 2 kg SxA180 38 120 hz 126 dB omnidirectional 650 watts 300 watts n a n a n a 12 dBu to 0 dBu XLR line XLR line XLR high pass 80 120 Hz crossover n a 110 130 VAC 50 60 Hz 220 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 700 watts 18 mm plywood 31 5 x 21 x 23 5 in 800 x 533 x 596 mm 98 Ib 44 5 kg ELECTRO VOICE UNIFORM LIMITED WARRANTY Electro Voice products are guaranteed against malfunction due to defects in materials or workmanship for a specified period as noted in the individual product line statement s below or in the individual product data sheet or owner s manual beginning with the date of original purchase If such malfunction occurs during the specified period the product will be repaired or replaced at our option without charge The product will be returned to the customer prepaid Exclusions and Limitations The Limited Warranty does not apply to a exterior finish or appearance b certain specifics described in the individual product line statement s below or in the individual product data sheet or owner s manual c malfunction resulting from use or operation of the product other than as specified in the product data sheet or owner s manual d malfunction resulting from misuse or abuse of the product or e malfunction occurring at any time after repairs have been made to the product by anyone o
6. Ey S A Series Powered Loudspeakers Owner s Manual SxA100 SxA250 SxA180 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION ATTENTION Risk of electric shock Risque de choc elecirique DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a damp cloth Plo DU NS Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufactures instructions 90 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves other apparatus 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
7. Line level Line level Line level Hi pass Hi pass z Hi pass out out out To Input To Input To Input 57555 From S sss From From High 805 High High 8259 Mixer Pass Pass CN Pass uo Output Output Output Output N Power FN N Power Range SxA180 SxA180 9n 180 Cord plays the low plays the low plays the low frequencies frequencies frequencies Figure 7 Cascade Signal in Multiple Box Hook Up ELECTRO VOICE Owner s Manual 10 Using Two Way SxA Systems as Floor Monitors SxA two way systems are perfect for use as powered floor monitors The correct projection angle is already incorporated into the enclosure design of the SxA250 Simply turn the x A250 on its side and operate the system in the same manner as described above The F200 adapters are necessary to convert the x A100 into a monitor and are shipped with the speaker To install the adapters simply insert them into the speaker See Figure 8 below The F200 adapters can be easily removed by pulling in the opposite direction The F200 Monitor Foot kit contains two plastic feet The F200 is used with any 12 inch Sx or SxA speaker enclosures Insert the feet firmly into the holes in the rear cabinet See Figure 8 Remove the F200 monitor feet by pulling in the opposite direction O RIN MONITOR LOCATION FOOT PERMANENT SCREW LOCATION FIGURE 8 Installing the F200 Monitor Foot on SxA100 Speaker CAUTI
8. ON The F200 monitor feet protrude from the enclosure Care should be taken when moving the enclosure since damage to the feet or enclosure might occur if the system is dropped or slid across a rough surface It is recommended that the feet be removed for transport 11 ELEGTRO VOIGE Owners Manual System Specifications Frequency Response Maximum calculated SPL 1M Coverage 6 dB LF amplifier power IHF A LF amplifier power continuous HF amplifier power IHF A HF amplifier power continuous Mic input sensitivity range Line input sensitivity range Input connections Line output connections Equalization LF Equalization HF Power requirement 120 V Power requirement 240 V Power Consumption Enclosure material Dimensions H x W x D in Dimensions H x W x D mm Net weight ELECTRO VOICE Owner s Manual SxA100 65 20 kHz 124 dB 65 x 65 350 watts 150 watts 80 watts 50 watts 35 dBu to 0 dBu 12 dBu to 0 dBu XLR mic 1 4 or XLR line XLR 6 dB 140 Hz shelving 4 dB 5 kHz shelving 110 130 VAC 50 60 Hz 220 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 600 watts polypropylene structural foam 23 1 x 16 9 x 12 3 in 586 x 429 x 312 mm 43 Ib 19 5 kg SxA250 50 20 kHz 126 dB 80 x 55 350 watts 150 watts 80 watts 50 watts 35 dBu to 0 dBu 12 dBu to 0 dBu XLR mic 1 4 or XLR line XLR 6 dB 140 Hz shelving 4 dB 5 kHz shelving 110 130 VAC 50 60 Hz 220 240 V
9. Ud Dya du le sek 11 Systemi Specifications i A xis reda dea pu nde benik ka Pi RV kali Eu pK kay va lea uk ae xek Rr a k ku Kek We ku RA 12 Electro Voic Uniform Limited Warranty 13 Sx A Owner s Manual Thank you for choosing Electro Voice SxA active 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 Owner s Manual 2 Safety First When setting up installing and using Electro Voice SxA speaker systems there are a number of precautions that you should follow e When Electro Voice SxA speakers are used for portable applications in which they will be stacked directly on the floor or mounted on a tripod stand make sure that the floor or stage is solid and secure Electro Voice SxA speaker systems include 1 3 8 inch stand mounts to allow mounting on tripod stands Make sure to e Check the specifications of the speaker stand to be certain it is capable of supporting the weight of the speaker e Check that the speaker stand is placed on a flat stable surface and be sure to fully extend the legs of the stand Do not try to make the stand taller and compromise its
10. ct 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 Sx A amplifier section can pull 2 4 amps of current 120 volt models 1 2 amps at 240 volts That means that no more than 4 SxA 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 e 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 power by monitoring the status LED to the left of the switch above the EQ controls If the system is receiving power the LED will illuminate green SxA loudspeakers have narrower coverage than other compact loudspeaker systems Their narrower coverage will help you avoid room acoustics problems by delivering the sound where the speaker is aimed You will find that precisely aiming the speakers at the audience area away from walls will give you better sound quality UNE OUT SJ 180
11. ectronic crossover and low frequency speaker designed to add extended bass to Sx A systems e Class D amplifier with 300 watts continuous average power 650 watts dynamic power IHF A A built in limiter prevents serious amplifier clipping and minimizes the potential for speaker damage e 18 inch EV DL woofer with 2 5 inch voice coil for reliable low frequency output to 38 Hz e Line input with balanced 3 pin XLR type connector e Crossover with continuously variable low pass frequency from 80 Hz to 120 Hz e Filtered high pass output and paralleled full range output on balanced 3 pin XLR type connectors e ia compartment with detachable dolly board and casters for easy transportation The es mae covers a storage compartment that holds a 34 inch pole and has ample space or cables etc e Comes with 34 inch pole for elevating any EV speaker system with 1 3 8 inch stand mount ELECTRO VOICE Owner s Manual 4 System Setup To get your SxA system into operation as quickly as possible please observe the following steps and precautions see Figures 3 7 e Plug the 3 terminal IEC 16 gauge 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 sure that the SxA system is plugged into an ac power source that is capable of supplying the corre
12. imply hook an XLR type cable from the line output connector on the source system to the line input connector on each additional SxA system The signal can be cascaded into a large number of SxA systems without degradation When turning your system off turn off the SxA systems first This will prevent any turn off transients from other pieces of equipment from being amplified To cascade the signal to extra Sx A two way systems simply run a cable from Left Line Level Right Line the line output on the source system to Output Level Output the line input eee 666 Mixer ooo ooo ooo Bed o dd A Figure 4 Mixer Line Connections ELECTRO VOICE Owner s Manual S A180 Woofer System Setup To get your woofer system into operation as quickly as possible please observe the following steps and precautions e Plug the 3 terminal IEC 16 gauge ac cable into a grounded line receptacle Extension cords can be used as necessary but make sure that they are the 3 conductor type that are 14 gauge or greater and are properly grounded to avoid electrical hazards and extraneous noise e Turn on the power switch and ensure that the s
13. ins voltage and any switches or breakers that are not connected to the mains 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 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 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 Owners Manual Table of Contents ore Owners Manual u u aga eW Niye un s inact ota n Oa umasapa T w ya kes 2 Safely DD DD rrr sq 3 Dlsa r _ 4 System Features Sx A Two Way SysStemS eke 4 System Features Sx A 180 Powered Woofer eke keke keke rne 4 Systemi IO UU scientie nda mde ds PEDES ines 5 Setup Diagrams for 5 Two Way Systems ke ke K k Kek KAK KK AA 6 Sx A180 Woofer System Setup nn 8 F22 Monitor Foot ACCESSOrY u DU tU Vela MU up vx FID ex aene d bv e b se ny U Pa dU
14. ound and a higher crossover frequency will give your sound more thump e n e 1 e e EA To Input Line Power Cord Line level Hi pass out From To Input High Pass Output a Full Range From Power Mixer SxA180 Cord plays the low frequencies Figure 6 Rear View ELECTRO VOICE Owner s Manual SxA180 Woofer System Setup cont d e Fu oi I e e e e i 1 3 B e e e e e eg 8 slo c sla e a le e To Input To Input To Input Line Line Line P Power Power i Cond l Cord l LT v
15. res SxA Two Way Systems Integrated mixer crossover amplifiers speaker system with separate mic and line inputs EQ and line level outputs e 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 e The low frequency power amplifier delivers 150 watts continuous average power and 350 watts dynamic power IHF A Dynamic output power is important because it determines the transient capability of the system The high frequency power amplifier delivers 50 watts continuous average power and 80 watts dynamic power IHF A This provides more than 3 dB of headroom over the continuous current capabilities of the high frequency driver e The line input utilizes Neutrik combo connectors which will accept either 14 inch or 3 pin XLR type connectors The mic input is balanced low impedance 3 pin XLR type The separate line output is 3 pin XLR type balanced low impedance output that can be used with long cable runs e Two band EQ provides tonal shaping to compensate for program material room acoustics and personal taste SxA two way systems are perfect for use as powered floor monitors System Features SxA 180 Powered Woofer e Integrated power amplifier el
16. structural integrity e 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 e Do not attempt to suspend more than one speaker on a stand designed for a single Speaker e Unless you are confident that you can safely handle lifting the weight of the speaker onto the stand ask another person to help you place it After the system is in operation for a few minutes the heat sink will become warm to the touch and can become quite hot after extended high level operation Avoid touching the heat sink fins to prevent burns When installing the system use care to ensure that there is at least two inches of space behind the heatsink to allow free circulation of air Ifyou intended to hang or fly the SxA two way systems please do so safely with the correct hardware and accessories N 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 SxA speakers be suspended taking into account all current national federal state and local regulations It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that SxA speakers are safely installed in accordance with all such regulations If Sx A speakers are s
17. ther than Electro Voice or any of its authorized service representatives Obtaining Warranty Service To obtain warranty service the customer must deliver the product prepaid to Electro Voice or any of its authorized service representatives together with proof of purchase of the product in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice A list of authorized service representatives is available from Electro Voice Incidental and Consequential Damages Excluded Product repair or replacement and return to the customer are the only remedies provided to the customer Electro Voice shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages including without limitation injury to persons or property or loss of use Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Other Rights This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Electro Voice Speakers and Speaker Systems are guaranteed against malfunction due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of five 5 years from the date of original purchase The Limited Warranty does not apply to burned voice coils or malfunctions such as cone and or coil damage resulting from improperly designed enclosures Additional details are included in the Uniform Limited Warranty statement Service and repair addresses for this product
18. uspended 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 Please consult our manual entitled Suspending System 200 Loudspeakers and the SK1 data sheet which details the various hardware kits that are available to safely suspend SxA speakers and how each kit should be used There are also data sheets for each EV hanging hardware part that should also be consulted prior to suspending speakers AN e Electro Voice does not recommend use of SxA speakers outdoors or in high Z moisture environments Avoid exposing SxA speakers to direct moisture and or high humidity that can cause corrosion of electrical contacts and problems with loudspeaker cones and surrounds e Electro Voice SxA 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 ELECTRO VOICE Owners Manual Description Electro Voice SxA series powered loudspeakers are fully integrated audio systems with carefully matched electronics and transducers These products make it easy to cats a high sound system quickly with a minimum of cables and external electronics They retain typical EV ruggedness reliability and impeccable sound quality System Featu
19. ystem is receiving power by monitoring the status LED power on MAKE SURE THAT THE LEVEL CONTROLS ARE TURNED DOWN TO AVOID TRANSIENTS OR UNEXPECTED LOUD SOUND e Attach a 3 pin XLR cable to the line level input from a line level output on your mixer If you are using the xA180 with an SxA two way system you will want to use the high pass output to run the signal from the Sx A180 to the two way See Figure 5 Using the filtered output will insure that the SxA180 only is reproducing low bass information which will let the two way system sound cleaner and play louder The unfiltered output is the best way to parallel the signal to other SxA180s or if you want more mid bass output from the speaker setup Input Signal From Mixer SA 180 Class D Digital Amplfier Figure 5 Panel Close up ELECTRO VOICE Owner s Manual 8 SxA180 Woofer System Setup cont After you have confirmed that the signal is present adjust the level control and the crossover frequency The selection of a crossover frequency will depend on room acoustics and your particular sonic taste In general a lower crossover frequency will result in a more linear hi fi s
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