User manual AMERICAN AUDIO DLS 15P

[. . . ] Professional Two-Way Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker DLS 15TM Powered Professional Two-Way Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker AMERICAN AUDIO Rev. 90058 www. AmericanAudio. us DLS 15TM/DLS 15PTM Contents CUSTOMER SUPPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 UNPACKING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PRODUCT REGISTRATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 CONTROLS AND FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 DLS P15 (REAR PANEL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 RIGGING AND MOUNTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 DLS 15TM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 DLS 15PTM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 DLS 15TM/DLS 15PTM Introduction Introduction: Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® DLS 15TM or the DLS 15PTM professional sound reinforcement loudspeaker. This loudspeaker is a representation of American Audio's continuing commitment to produce the best and highest quality audio products possible at an affordable price. The DLS 15TM is a two-way passive loudspeaker system encased in a light weight polyurethane encloser. [. . . ] RIGGING POINTS ­ The DLS 15TM and the DLS 15PTM each include four rigging points. These points are to be used to "fly" or suspend the speaker in the air by some means. TRANSPORT HANDLE ­ The DLS 15TM and the DLS 15PTM with built-in heavy-duty transportation handle. Be sure to carry the speaker by the handle for secure and easy transportation. ©American Audio® - www. AmericanAudio. us - DLS 15TM/DLS 15PTM - Instruction Manual Page 6 DLS 15TM/DLS 15PTM Rear Panel (DLS 15TM Only): Controls and Features 8. SPEAKON CONNECTIONS ­ The speaker includes a pair of Speakon type connections. These Be sure to use either the Speakon type input connector or the 1/4" Phono input connector, never use more than one input connection at once. The Speakon connectors have a pin 1+ (hot) and 1- (ground) configuration, pins 2+ and 2- are not used. For more wiring information regarding the Speakon connectors see page 17. 1/4" PHONO JACKS ­ The speaker includes a pair of standard 1/4" phono jacks. These jacks comes with a special locking clip that must be pressed in to release the input plug, this features secures the input plug during heavy bass response. The 1/4" jack has a tip positive and sleeve negative configuration. POLE MOUNT LOCKING PIN ­ This pin is used to secure the speaker in place when mounting the speaker in a pole mount configuration. Always be sure to tighten down on the locking pin to prevent the speaker from shifting during use. ©American Audio® - www. AmericanAudio. us - DLS 15TM/DLS 15PTM - Instruction Manual Page 7 DLS 15TM/DLS 15PTM Rear Panel Controls and Features Rear of DLS 15PTM 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 L INE IN Rear Panel: 11. MIC 1/LINE LEVEL XLR INPUT JACK - This jack is used for Microphone 1 and line level inputs. Line level musical instruments with stereo outputs such as Rhythm Machines or Samplers should also be connected to the LINE inputs. Do not connect mixers to this input, use the Balanced XLR or RCA Input (18 or 19) only!1/4" MIC 1/LINE LEVEL INPUT JACK ­ This jack is used for a Microphone and line level inputs. Line level musical instruments with stereo outputs such as Rhythm Machines, Keyboards or Samplers should also be connected to LINE inputs. MICROPHONE 1/LINE LEVEL INPUT LEVEL ­ This knob is used to regulate the output signal of the microphone or CD player/tape deck that is connected to the Mic/Line Level 1 jack (12 & 13). MIC 2/LIVE LEVEL XLR INPUT JACK - This jack is used for Microphone 2 and line level inputs. Line level musical instruments with ©American Audio® - www. AmericanAudio. us - DLS 15TM/DLS 15PTM - Instruction Manual Page 8 DLS 15TM/DLS 15PTM Rear Panel Cont. : Rear Panel Controls and Features stereo outputs such as Rhythm Machines or Samplers should also be connected to LINE inputs. Do not connect mixers to this input, use the Balanced XLR or RCA Input (18 or 19) only! [. . . ] Before tightening, -1 +2 + you may want to test the connector to make sure it has been assembled properly. INPUT BA ANCE 1+ HOT 1 COLD INPUT T U SPEAKON CAUTION MINIMUM LOAD IMPEDANCE 2 OHM PERCHANNEL 4 OHM BRIDGE C2 UTPUTS C1 - C2 - B ID E + N + + C1 - 120 60 4800 TTS A ©American Audio® - www. AmericanAudio. us - DLS 15TM/DLS 15PTM - Instruction Manual Page 17 DLS 15TM/DLS 15PTM 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty A. American Audio® hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, American Audio® products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 Year (365 days) from the date of purchase. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America, including possessions and territories. It is the owner's responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence, at the time service is sought. [. . . ]