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8.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other 
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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 is provided for  your 
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for 
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.  The power plug at the wall must remain accessible to be able to disconnect power from 

the apparatus.

11. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

12. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
13. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or 

sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

14. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
15. 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.

16. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no object filled with 

liquid, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

17. This apparatus has been designed with Class-I construction and must be connected to 

a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection (the third grounding prong).

18. This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is applicable) limits for 

radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference 
regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

ATTENTION: -Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant las
limites applicables aux appareils numériques de class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le
règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des communications du Canada.

19. If the loudspeaker is exposed to changes in temperature and humidity, internal condensation

may develop. If powered up with such condensation, electronic failure could result. When 
exposed to environmental changes, allow the loudspeaker at least 30 minutes to 
acclimate to a new temperature before connecting to the ac mains and operating. 

20. EAW loudspeakers can produce sound levels capable of causing permanent hearing damage

from prolonged exposure. The higher the sound level, the less exposure needed to cause 
such damage. Avoid prolonged exposure to the high sound levels from the loudspeaker.

DANGER: There is danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type. This applies to any loudspeakers with a battery.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT EXPOSE THE APPARATUS TO DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING AND DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS DRINKS, ON
THE APPARATUS.

CAUTION:

This product is energized as long as it is connected to the AC mains supply.

CAUTION:

Allow at least six inches of free space all around the amplifier heat sink for

sufficient ventilation.

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Summary of Contents for Loudspeaker's

Page 1: ...E A W L O U D S P E A K E R O W N E R S M A N U A L N E V E R E N D I N G I N N O V A T I O N...

Page 2: ...m performance from your new loudspeaker Where there are conflicts or overlaps the information in any accompanying manual supersedes the information in this manual Section 1 Important Safety Precaution...

Page 3: ...signed with Class I construction and must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection the third grounding prong 18 This apparatus does not exceed the Class A Class B wh...

Page 4: ...rre disposent d un troisi me plot La mise la terre garantit la s curit des utilisateurs Si la fiche fournie ne correspond pas au format de vos prises sectur consultez un lectricien qui pourra les remp...

Page 5: ...ation In caso di incongruenze le informazioi riportate in ogni singolo manuale allegato al prodotto sostituiscono quelle presenti in questo manuale 1 PRECAUZIONI DI SICUREZZA DA LEGGERE PER PRIMO Legg...

Page 6: ...i o bicchieri 17 Questa unit stata progettata in Classe I e deve essere collegata ad una presa di corrnte con messa a terra spina con terzo dente per la messa a terra 18 Questa unit non oltrepassa le...

Page 7: ...nchufe polarizado o con toma de tierra Un enchufe polarizado tiene dos bornes de distinto tama o uno cn toma de tierra tiene dos bornes iguales y una l mina para la conexi n a tierra El borne ancho o...

Page 8: ...tipo equivalente Esto se aplica a cualquier tipo de altavoz que use una pila ATENCION Para reducir el riesgo de incendios o descargas el ctricas no permita que este aparato quede expuesto a la lluvia...

Page 9: ...kippen besteht 14 Trennen Sie das Ger t w hrend eines Gewitters oder eines Zeitraums l ngerer Nichtbenutzung vom Stromnetz 15 berlassen Sie alle Servicearbeiten qualifizierten Technikern Ein Service i...

Page 10: ...y 89 336 EEC EN 50081 1 1992 Emissions limit for residential commercial and light industrial equipment generic standard EN 50082 1 1997 Immunity requirements for residential commercial and light indus...

Page 11: ...e Quindi tali operazioni devono essere effettuate da personale qualificato seguendo ogni procedura conforme a tuti gli standard costruttivi e di sicurezza applicabili Il personale qualificato deve det...

Page 12: ...en ausgef hrt werden GEFAHR Der Betreiber ist f r alle Belange der Montage bzw der Aufh ngung verantwortlich GEFAHR Geeignetes Zubeh r zur Aufh ngung oder Montage ist von EAW oder anderen Zubeh ranbie...

Page 13: ...sign Factor 5 Section 5 Rigging Design 5 5 1 Rigging Design Practices 5 5 2 Rigging Hardware and Accessories 5 Section 6 Amplifier Power Requirements 6 6 1 Selecting an Amplifier 6 6 1 1 Rule Of Thumb...

Page 14: ...7 Section 11 Inspection and Maintenance 17 11 1 Periodic Inspection 18 11 1 1 Overall Physical Inspection 18 11 1 2 Rigging Inspection 18 11 2 Periodic Performance Testing 19 11 3 Periodic Maintenance...

Page 15: ...is intended for professional use The construction components and hardware have been designed to provide robust reliable performance for its intended applications Please ensure that you fully understan...

Page 16: ...mended Entertainment Rigging A Practical Guide for Riggers Designers and Managers by Harry Donovan Harry M Donovan 2002 An Introduction to Rigging in the Entertainment Industry by Chris Higgs Entertai...

Page 17: ...ione ATTENZIONE In nessuna circostanza si devefare uso della maniglia integrata nel diffusore per sorreggere il peso del diffusore stesso ad eccezione dell impiego a cui la maniglia prepota il traspor...

Page 18: ...cherheit n oberste Stelle steht Nur Personen mit entsprechender Ausbildung im Bereich des Riggings d rfen diese Arbeiten ausf hren Daher sollte f r alle Belange di das Rigging betreffen eine qualifizi...

Page 19: ...ers will invariably require hardware not supplied by EAW Various types of load rated hardware are available from a variety of third party sources There are a number of such companies specializing in m...

Page 20: ...r this condition the thermal limits are unlikely to be exceeded While this rule of thumb is consistent with the EAW s testing parameters it does NOT guarantee trouble free operation See Section 6 1 4...

Page 21: ...its If an audio system is operated improperly damage to or failure of a loudspeaker can occur even with an amplifier sized well below the loudspeaker s power rating Contrarily if an audio system is op...

Page 22: ...oes restrict the airflow for cooling the amplifiers In more extreme ambient temperatures of high level operation an HPF can reduce unwanted lower frequencies from being amplified This will reduce the...

Page 23: ...in 1 Negative Pin 1 Positive Pin 2 No connection Pin 2 No connection NL4 Bi amplified Pin 1 LF or LF MF negative Pin 1 LF or LF MF positive Pin 2 HF or MF HF negative Pin 2 HF or MF HF positive AP4 Si...

Page 24: ...dspeaker cable with conductor sizes per the following chart For cable lengths over 200 feet at 8 ohms over 100 feet at 4 ohms and over 50 ft at 2 ohms the conductor sizes required for an adequate damp...

Page 25: ...nnections use multiple wires to each terminal for daisy chaining If the signal processing including the crossover is built in full range loudspeakers and subwoofers may be daisy chained together from...

Page 26: ...erent manufacturer s digital signal processor will be used it is not enough to merely duplicate the MX Series numerical settings The transfer functions for the settings must be made similar meaning no...

Page 27: ...ually redesign the loudspeaker s performance with the results being equally arbitrary Always use EAW s recommended signal processing settings Performance in terms of frequency response beamwidth consi...

Page 28: ...sis of the above variables EAW Engineering was able to formulate a set of rules for setting MX8750 limiters Listening tests determined settings that maintain good sound quality while maximizing protec...

Page 29: ...ter settings that minimize the sonic effects when the limiting is active Section 10 Operating the Loudspeaker 10 1 Operating Limits 10 1 1 Operator Responsibility Preventing Damage It is the responsib...

Page 30: ...meter be used to verify listening levels Relatively inexpensive meters are available that provide adequate accuracy for this purpose Be aware that audience members will not have the benefit of ear pr...

Page 31: ...s these can cause excessive input to the drivers at the boosted frequencies Generally cutting frequencies is preferred to correct for frequency response problems These problems include attenuating fee...

Page 32: ...env elo al servicio t cnico para su reparaci n GEFAHR Wenn ein Zweifel in Bzug auf die Sicherheit bei einem Bauteil aufkomm das zum Rigging eines Lautsprechers verwendet werden soll so muss dieses Ba...

Page 33: ...y 10 of rated power will usually reveal driver and or enclosure problems in the form of distortion buzzes or rattles 11 3 Periodic Maintenance 11 3 1 Periodic Acoustical Maintenance Normally no period...

Page 34: ...ack touch up paint in pints part 810050 or quarts part 810049 is available from the EAW Service Department Tips for repainting are on EAW s website 11 3 4 Long Term Maintenance For approximately five...

Page 35: ...ces should the sine wave level be higher than 6 dB below rated power equal to no higher than 1 2 rated rms input voltage It may be possible to field repair some enclosure problems 12 3 Cosmetics While...

Page 36: ...hese items will usually cause drivers to stop working be intermittent or alter the frequency response If a crossover fault is suspected the nature of the fault determines the action A poor connection...

Page 37: ...onic equipment Ensure all EQ settings and filters on the mixing console or preamplifier and on other equipment are set for normal operation Ensure level controls on electronic crossovers and associate...

Page 38: ...operating the loudspeaker contact EAW Applications Support Group Tel 1 508 234 6158 Tel 800 992 5013 Fax 1 508 234 8251 e mail asg eaw com 13 2 Service Information For questions about troubleshooting...

Page 39: ...x 6 years for loudspeakers and drivers Five 5 years for weather protected WP loudspeakers products Two 2 years ac powered electronics See the warranty card packaged with the product for the complete w...

Page 40: ...34 6158 fax 508 234 8251 web www eaw com T h e L a w s o f P h y s i c s T h e A r t o f L i s t e n i n g EAW is the worldwide technological and market leader in the design and manufacture of high pe...

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