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ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in

the literature accompanying the appliance.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an

equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the

product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude

to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

reAd inSTrucTionS —

 All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the product is

operated.

reTAin inSTrucTionS — 

The safety and operating

instructions should be retained for future reference.

Heed WArninGS

 — All warnings on the product and

in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FoLLoW  inSTrucTionS  —

  All  operating  and  use

instructions should be followed.

cLeAninG —

 The product should be cleaned only with

a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with

furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile

liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.

ATTAcHmenTS  —

  Do  not  use  attachments  not

recommended by the product manufacturer as they

may cause hazards.

WATer And moiSTure —

 Do not use this product

near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash

bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement;

or near a swimming pool; and the like.

AcceSSorieS  —

  Do  not  place  this  product  on  an

unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The

product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or

adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only

with  a  cart,  stand,  tripod,  bracket,  or  table

recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with

the product. Any mounting of the product should

follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should

use a mounting accessory recommended by the

manufacturer.

cArT  —

  A  product  and  cart  combination  should  be

moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and

uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart

combination to overturn.

VenTiLATion —

 Slots and openings in the cabinet are

provided  for  ventilation  and  to  ensure  reliable

operation  of  the  product  and  to  protect  it  from

overheating,  and  these  openings  must  not  be

blocked or covered. The openings should never be

blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug,

or other similar surface. This product should not be

placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or

rack  unless  proper  ventilation  is  provided  or  the

manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

PoWer SourceS — 

This product should be operated

only from the type of power source indicated on the

marking label. If you are not sure of the type of

power supply to your home, consult your product

dealer or local power company.

LocATion

  –  The  appliance  should  be  installed  in  a

stable location.

nonuSe PeriodS

 – The power cord of the appliance

should be unplugged from the outlet when left un-

used for a long period of time.

GroundinG or PoLAriZATion

If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating

current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than

the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This

is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug

fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug

should  still  fail  to  fit,  contact  your  electrician  to

replace  your  obsolete  outlet.  Do  not  defeat  the

safety purpose of the polarized plug.

If  this  product  is  equipped  with  a  three-wire

grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding)

pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet.

This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the

plug  into  the  outlet,  contact  your  electrician  to

replace  your  obsolete  outlet.  Do  not  defeat  the

safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

PoWer-cord ProTecTion -

 Power-supply cords

should be routed so that they are not likely to be

walked  on  or  pinched  by  items  placed  upon  or

against them, paying particular attention to cords at

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where

they exit from the product.

ouTdoor AnTennA GroundinG —

 If an outside

antenna or cable system is connected to the product,

be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so

as to provide some protection against voltage surges

and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National

Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information

with regard to proper grounding of the mast and

supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire

to  an  antenna  discharge  unit,  size  of  grounding

conductors,  location  of  antenna-discharge  unit,

connection  to  grounding  electrodes,  and

requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure

A.

LiGHTninG —

 For added protection for this product

during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended

and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from

the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable

system. This will prevent damage to the product

due to lightning and power-line surges.

PoWer LineS —

 An outside antenna system should

not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines

or other electric light or power circuits, or where it

can  fall  into  such  power  lines  or  circuits.  When

installing an outside antenna system, extreme care

should be taken to keep from touching such power

lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

oVerLoAdinG  —

  Do  not  overload  wall  outlets,

extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles

as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

oBJecT And LiQuid enTrY -

 Never push objects of

any kind into this product through openings as they

may  touch  dangerous  voltage  points  or  short-out

parts  that  could  result  in  a  fire  or  electric  shock.

Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

SerVicinG — 

Do not attempt to service this product

yourself as opening or removing covers may expose

you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all

servicing to qualified service personnel.

dAmAGe reQuirinG SerVice  - 

Unplug this product

from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified

service personnel under the following conditions:

When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into

the product.

If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

If the product does not operate normally by following

the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls

that are covered by the operating instructions as an

improper adjustment of other controls may result in

damage and will often require extensive work by a

qualified  technician  to  restore  the  product  to  its

normal operation.

If the product has been dropped or damaged in any

way.

When  the  product  exhibits  a  distinct  change  in

performance — this indicates a need for service.

rePLAcemenT  PArTS  --

 W hen  replacement  parts

are required, be sure the service technician has used

replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or

have the same characteristics as the original part.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric

shock, or other hazards.

SAFeTY cHecK -

 Upon completion of any service or

repairs to this product, ask the service technician to

perform safety checks to determine that the product

is in proper operating condition.

WALL or ceiLinG mounTinG —

 The product should

not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

HeAT — 

The product should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or

other products (including amplifiers) that produce

heat.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

GROUND

CLAMP

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

Fig. A

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC 

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). 

THERE  ARE  NO  USER  SERVICEABLE PARTS 

INSIDE  REFER SERVICE TO YOUR AUTHORIZED 

AMERICAN AUDIO

®

 SERVICE TECHNICIAN.

XSP-A Series   

 

 

 

                                 Handling Precautions

Summary of Contents for XSP-10A

Page 1: ...American Audio 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles Ca 90040 www AmericanAudio us 5 09 XSP A Series Powered Professional Two Way Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker ...

Page 2: ...slot and rubber feet on the bottom of the unit for portable applications and also includes rigging points on the top bottom and rear of the unit for permanent and flight installations Please read and understand this manual completely before attempting to operate your new speaker system This booklet contains important information concerning the proper and safe operation of your new speaker Customer...

Page 3: ...pply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs conveniencereceptacles andthepointwhere they exit from the product ouTdoor AnTennA GroundinG If an outside antennaorcablesystemisconnectedtotheproduct be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so astoprovidesomeprotectionagainst...

Page 4: ... against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the speaker Heat The speaker should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other mixers including amplifiers that produce heat Be sure to save the packing carton in the event the unit needs to be returned for service Read all documentation be...

Page 5: ...lso be written down on a piece of paper and included in the shipping con tainer If the unit is under warranty you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice You may obtain a R A number by contacting customer support at 800 322 6337 All packages returned to the service department not displaying a R A number on the outside of the shipping package will be returned to the shipper unopened T...

Page 6: ...e mount or tri pod such as the American Audio SPS 1B speaker stand 5 Stacking notches These notches are designed to line up with the rubber feet of another XSP A Series and are used to support another speaker when they are stacked together 6 Rigging Points The XSP A Series speaker has three rigging points These points are to be used to fly or suspend the speaker in the air by some means Be sure to...

Page 7: ... your signal is clipping To stop the signal from clipping lower the volume to the point where the LED is blinking along with the bass beat 6 AC VOLTAGE SELECTOR This switch is used to change the operating voltage Operat ing voltage can be toggled between 115v or 230v 50 60Hz Be sure the selector is set to the proper voltage for your area before attempting to operate the unit Always be sure main po...

Page 8: ...ical short This cord is designed to fit in one direction only Do not attempt to force a cord if it does not fit be sure the cord is being inserted prop erly 9 Fuse Holder This housing stores the 2 amp GMA protective fuse Always replace with the exact same type fuse unless otherwise instructed by an authorized American Audio service technician Replacing with any other type of fuse than that of the ...

Page 9: ... feet this will reduce excessive signal loss Be sure to connect only line level input devices such as mixers and tape machines to this jack 6 output volume This knob is used to regulate the output signal being sent to another XSP 8A or other powered speaker 7 Balanced XLR Line Input This connection is designed to accept a balanced line input signal from a mixer or other line level device with a ba...

Page 10: ...he unit Always be sure main power is shut off before change the position of the Voltage Selector Switch 15 Main Power Inlet This connector is used to supply main power to the unit via the in cluded detachable power cord The power connection uses an I E C type connector use only a power cord that matches this type of connection Be sure to only connect this unit to a power outlet that matches the pr...

Page 11: ...l cable length exceeds 15 feet this will reduce excessive signal loss Be sure to connect only line level input devices such as mixers and tape machines to this jack 6 output volume This knob is used to regulate the output signal being sent to another XSP 8A or other powered speaker 7 Balanced XLR Line Input This connection is designed to accept a balanced line input signal from a mixer or other li...

Page 12: ...ore attempting to operate the unit Always be sure main power is shut off before change the position of the Voltage Selector Switch 15 Main Power Inlet This connector is used to supply main power to the unit via the in cluded detachable power cord The power connection uses an I E C type connector use only a power cord that matches this type of connection Be sure to only connect this unit to a power...

Page 13: ...ne Level Inputs 8 10 8 Balanced RCA Line Input This connection is designed to accept a balanced line input signal from a mixer or other line level device with a balanced output jack Use a balanced cable when the signal cable length exceeds 15 feet this will reduce excessive signal loss Be sure to connect only line level input devices such as mixers and tape machines to this jack 9 output volume Th...

Page 14: ...s 18 AC VOLTAGE SELECTOR This switch is used to change the operating voltage Operating voltage can be toggled between 115v or 230v 50 60Hz Be sure the selector is set to the proper voltage for your area before attempting to operate the unit Always be sure main power is shut off before change the position of the Voltage Selector Switch 19 Main Power Inlet This connector is used to supply main power...

Page 15: ...l Page 15 XSP A Series Typical Speaker Set Up Typical XSP A Series Output Set Up XSP 10A XSP 10A AUX 4 AUX IN MADE IN CHINA MODEL NO Q 3433 MKII POWER SOURCE 115 230V 50 60Hz 20W MIN MAX TRIM OUTPUT XLR XLR Balanced Cables Connections are the same for 12A 15A Speakers ...

Page 16: ...MASTER THROUGH MASTER THROUGH American Audio www AmericanAudio us XSP A Series Instruction Manual Page 16 XSP A Series Looping Speakers To Next XSP A Speaker If Applicable From Mixer XSP Speaker Looping ...

Page 17: ... on the bottom of the speaker may be used to secure the speaker to a speaker tri pod such as the American Audio SPS 1B as illustrated on the left Always be sure to follow the guidelines listed below when pole mounting your speaker Always be sure the stand is designed to support the weight of the speaker In outdoor situations that are prone to windy conditions and strong wind gust be sure to use sa...

Page 18: ...ance This is also an alternative to standing the speaker straight up or mounting it on a stand These brackets slide into each end of the speaker Each speaker has its own special sized floor bracket XSP A Series Rigging and Mounting Options American Audio www AmericanAudio us XSP A Series Instruction Manual Page 18 ...

Page 19: ...in The Z APX H is a heavy duty eyebolt and is used to suspend or secure the speaker using safety cables SPS 1B Speaker Stands American Audio carries the SPS 1B speak er stand which can be used to raise the speakers during use The SPS 1B is a sturdy aluminum tri pod and includes a mounting socket bracket for added security The SPS 1B can raise the speaker to a maximum height of six feet and has a m...

Page 20: ...n manual D This is not a service contract and this warranty does not include maintenance cleaning or peri odic check up During the period specified above American Audio will replace defective parts at its expense and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship The sole responsibility of American Audio under this war ranty shall be ...

Page 21: ... Watts Typical Accessories I E C Power Cord Line 20mV 100mV Microphone 40dB 10mV Output Sensitvity 97 4 2dB m w Model American Audio XSP 10A Professional Powered Sound Reinforcement Loud Speaker Speaker Section Dimensions 14 L x 11 W x 19 H 355mm x 280mm x 480mm Weight 31 Lbs 14 kgs Environmental conditions Operational temperature 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Operational humidity 25 to 85 RH non condensat...

Page 22: ... Nominal Dispersion 90 x 50 HXV Amplifier Section Power supply AC 115v 230v 50 60Hz Power consumption 12 Watts Typical Accessories I E C Power Cord Line 20dB 100mV Microphone 40dB 10mV Output Sensitvity 97 4 2dB m w Channel Equalizer Bass 12dB Treble 12dB Model American Audio XSP 15A Professional Powered Sound Reinforcement Loud Speaker Speaker Section Dimensions 17 L x 15 W x 27 H 430mm x 380mm x...

Page 23: ... 4 2dB m w Channel Equalizer Bass 12dB Treble 12dB NOTES The specifications are subject to change to any improvement by negotiations in advance The parts are subject to change to any improvement within the range of the specifications American Audio www AmericanAudio us XSP A Series Instruction Manual Page 23 XSP A Series Technical Specifications ...

Page 24: ... A Division of the American DJ Group of Companies American Audio World Headquarters 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles CA 90058 USA Tel 323 582 2650 Fax 323 582 2610 Web www AmericanAudio us E mail info AmericanAudio us ...

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