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GENERAL

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this document. Christie reserves the right to make changes to specifications at any time without notice. Performance specifications are typical, but may 
vary depending on conditions beyond Christie's control such as maintenance of the product in proper working conditions. Performance specifications 
are based on information available at the time of printing. Christie makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited 
to, implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose. Christie will not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages 
in connection with the performance or use of this material. Canadian manufacturing facility is ISO 9001 and 14001 certified.

WARRANTY

Products are warranted under Christie’s standard limited warranty, the complete details of which are available by contacting your Christie dealer or 
Christie. In addition to the other limitations that may be specified in Christie’s standard limited warranty and, to the extent relevant or applicable to your 
product, the warranty does not cover:

a. Problems or damage occurring during shipment, in either direction.

b. Projector lamps (See Christie’s separate lamp program policy).

c. Problems or damage caused by use of a projector lamp beyond the recommended lamp life, or use of a lamp other than a Christie lamp supplied 

by Christie or an authorized distributor of Christie lamps.

d. Problems or damage caused by combination of a product with non-Christie equipment, such as distribution systems, cameras, DVD players, etc., or 

use of a product with any non-Christie interface device.

e. Problems or damage caused by the use of any lamp, replacement part or component purchased or obtained from an unauthorized distributor of 

Christie lamps, replacement parts or components including, without limitation, any distributor offering Christie lamps, replacement parts or 
components through the internet (confirmation of authorized distributors may be obtained from Christie).

f. Problems or damage caused by misuse, improper power source, accident, fire, flood, lightening, earthquake or other natural disaster.

g. Problems or damage caused by improper installation/alignment, or by equipment modification, if by other than Christie service personnel or a 

Christie authorized repair service provider.

h. Problems or damage caused by use of a product on a motion platform or other movable device where such product has not been designed, 

modified or approved by Christie for such use.

i. Problems or damage caused by use of a projector in the presence of an oil-based fog machine or laser-based lighting that is unrelated to the 

projector.

j. For LCD projectors, the warranty period specified in the warranty applies only where the LCD projector is in “normal use” which means the LCD 

projector is not used more than 8 hours a day, 5 days a week.

k. Except where the product is designed for outdoor use, problems or damage caused by use of the product outdoors unless such product is 

protected from precipitation or other adverse weather or environmental conditions and the ambient temperature is within the recommended 
ambient temperature set forth in the specifications for such product.

l. Image retention on LCD flat panels.

m.Defects caused by normal wear and tear or otherwise due to normal aging of a product.

The warranty does not apply to any product where the serial number has been removed or obliterated. The warranty also does not apply to any product 
sold by a reseller to an end user outside of the country where the reseller is located unless (i) Christie has an office in the country where the end user is 
located or (ii) the required international warranty fee has been paid.

The warranty does not obligate Christie to provide any on site warranty service at the product site location.

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

Preventative maintenance is an important part of the continued and proper operation of your product. Please see the Maintenance section for specific 
maintenance items as they relate to your product. Failure to perform maintenance as required, and in accordance with the maintenance schedule 
specified by Christie, will void the warranty.

REGULATORY

The product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are 
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is operated in a commercial environment. The product 
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications. Operation of the product in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be 
required to correct the interference at the user’s own expense.
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The product is designed and manufactured with high-quality materials and components that can be recycled and reused. 

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electronic equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from regular waste. Please dispose of the product appropriately and according to local 
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Summary of Contents for Vive Audio LA2

Page 1: ...Vive Audio LA2 Speaker User Manual 020 101262 02 ...

Page 2: ...ot been designed modified or approved by Christie for such use i Problems or damage caused by use of a projector in the presence of an oil based fog machine or laser based lighting that is unrelated to the projector j For LCD projectors the warranty period specified in the warranty applies only where the LCD projector is in normal use which means the LCD projector is not used more than 8 hours a d...

Page 3: ...Connect the speaker wire 7 Platform mount the LA2 with an S215 subwoofer 9 Fly the LA2 with an S215 subwoofer beside 9 Fly the LA2 below an S215 subwoofer 11 Wall mount the LA2 11 Troubleshooting 13 The speaker does not function 13 The speaker sound is degraded 13 There is speaker noise or hiss 14 Specifications 15 Audio 15 Connections 16 Power 16 Physical 16 Parts 16 Accessories 17 ...

Page 4: ...h as vases on the product Clean only with a dry cloth Do not overpower or underpower speaker systems Use only in accordance with manufacturer s specifications and installation guidelines Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss Individuals vary considerably in their susceptibility to noise induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to...

Page 5: ... reduce the risk of system damage turn off the power amplifier and then disconnect the speaker wire before performing a repair or maintenance All servicing must be completed by qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way For example liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen onto the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moistu...

Page 6: ...h approximately 250 to 350 seats when paired with an S215 subwoofer and bi amped It may also be used for a range of other applications where vertical coverage and maximum throw distance are appropriate The speaker contains an internal passive crossover allowing it to operate with a single channel amplifier Multiple hardware attachment points on the speaker allow for multiple installation options W...

Page 7: ...hat could reduce their installation strength A minimum of two people are required to safely lift and install the speaker Speakers must be affixed to a suitable structure following all local safety standards and regulations Only use attachments or accessories specified by the manufacturer Notice Failure to comply with the following may result in property damage Allow speakers exposed to extremely l...

Page 8: ... 101262 02 Rev 1 10 2016 3 Connect the negative and positive speaker wires from the speaker to the corresponding terminals on the amplifier 4 Turn on the amplifier and verify that the speaker is receiving power A Positive connection B Negative connection ...

Page 9: ... on a platform For mounting instructions see the Christie Vive Audio BKT LA2 Bracket User Manual and Christie Vive Audio BKS SUB User Manual Fly the LA2 with an S215 subwoofer beside The LA2 and S215 are independently flown according to installer best practices using seven rigging wires and any legally required redundant safety cables A LA2 speaker B BKT LA2 bracket C S215 subwoofer D BKS SUB brac...

Page 10: ...Installation Vive Audio LA2 Speaker User Manual 10 020 101262 02 Rev 1 10 2016 A S215 subwoofer B LA2 speaker ...

Page 11: ... to the S215 subwoofer with the BKL LA2 bracket kit For mounting instructions see the Christie Vive Audio BKL LA2 Bracket User Manual P N 020 101281 XX Wall mount the LA2 1 Remove the four pre installed M8 button head screws on the back of the speaker 2 Attach one of the following brackets to the back of the speaker using the four M8 button head screws A S215 subwoofer B BKL LA2 bracket 1 of 2 C L...

Page 12: ...101262 02 Rev 1 10 2016 3 Mount the speaker to the wall using the manufacturer documentation provided with the bracket Wall mount bracket MM 060 111 682208 XX Wall mount bracket MM 120 111 693200 XX A LA2 speaker B Wall mount bracket Description Part number ...

Page 13: ...erminals on the amplifier The speaker sound is degraded The speaker is powered on and sound is being produced but it is distorted Resolution Visually inspect the speaker for deterioration or holes Reduce the output level of the source Verify that the negative and positive speaker wires from the speaker are securely connected to the terminals on the amplifier Verify that there are no missing screws...

Page 14: ...ing static noise or hiss when powered Resolution Mute channels one at a time to isolate the problem Verify that the cables are in good working condition Reroute audio cables away from AC power and lighting cables Verify correct gain structuring of B Chain and input and output levels of source devices and amplifiers Check the polarity ...

Page 15: ...ing peak voltage during the IEC short term power test c Averaged in the 500 Hz 16 kHz range at 6 dB Screen scattering effect results in a slight increase of coverage at high frequency Specification Description System type Coaxial articulated line array two way passive single sealed enclosure Driver components Twelve 3 5 in Kapton ribbon drivers with Neodymium magnets and eight 5 25 in paper Kevlar...

Page 16: ...n Power handlingb 800 W AES continuous 1600 W IEC short term Specification Description Enclosure Closed box alignment 18 mm marine plywood Heavily damped and braced Dimensions H x W x D 110 0 cm x 23 8 cm x 32 0 cm 43 3 in x 9 4 in x 12 6 in Weight net 26 3 kg 58 lb Specification Part Number 5 25 in woofer Kevlar 003 005485 XX TWTR Bridge Kapton LA2 003 005486 XX Crossover Network LA2 003 005484 X...

Page 17: ...L LA2 L Bracket for flying under the Christie S215 145 151108 XX BKS SUB bracket for platform mounting 145 110103 XX Wall mount bracket MM 024 111 681207 XX Wall mount bracket MM 060 111 682208 XX Wall mount bracket MM 120 111 693200 XX 4x fly cables and hardware 111 685201 XX 1x fly cables and hardware 111 686202 XX SpeakON Connector for amplifier output to speaker 145 158105 XX 8 Spade Lug for s...

Page 18: ... Seoul ph 82 2 702 1601 Japan Tokyo ph 81 3 3599 7481 India ph 91 080 6708 9999 Germany ph 49 2161 664540 France ph 33 0 1 41 21 44 04 Eastern Europe and Russian Federation ph 36 0 1 47 48 100 China Shanghai ph 86 21 6278 7708 China Beijing ph 86 10 6561 0240 Brazil ph 55 11 2548 4753 Australia ph 61 0 7 3624 4888 Worldwide offices Italy ph 39 0 2 9902 1161 Consultant offices Canada Kitchener ph 5...

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