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2.

Select CARDIOID.
The CARDIOID (REAR)… message appears.

3.

Select YES.
The location is set to cardioid. For more information, see Subwoofer cardioid array, page
39
.

 
LOW PASS Menu
The Low Pass menu is used to select low pass frequency for proper summation with a 
full-range loudspeaker. Available options for this selection are: 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz, 150 Hz,
ETX-10P, ETX-12P, ETX-15P and ETX-35P. The low passes are 24 dB/octave Linkwitz/Riley
slopes. The 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz, and 150 Hz selections are generic low pass settings for use
with other full-range loudspeaker systems. The ETX-10P, ETX-12P, ETX-15P, and ETX-35P
settings are specifically optimized for ETX Powered Loudspeaker by including delay for best
summation.
The default is 100 Hz.
 
ROOM EQ
The Room EQ menu is a single-band EQ the user can fine tune beyond the function and
location. Available option for this selection is: PEQ1.

BACK

PEQ1:

Default: 50 Hz
ETX-15SP Range: 35 Hz to 100 Hz
ETX-18SP Range: 30 Hz to 100 Hz

Default: 0 dB
Range: -12 dB to +6 dB
Q: 2.0

Notice!
The Room EQ range shown is the factory default settings on a stand alone subwoofer. Room
EQ low frequency range is dependant on the low pass setting selected.

 
DELAY Menu
The Delay menu is used to create time alignment with other subwoofers. Available options for
this selection are: NONE or a delay up to 343 m. The delay can be changed in 0.25 meter
increments. If the unit of measure is feet, available options for this selection are: NONE or a
delay up to 1125 ft. The delay can be changed in one (1) foot increments. 
The default is NONE.

 

 

 

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Electro-Voice

User Manual

2014.02 | 03 | F.01U.276.083

Summary of Contents for ETX-15SP

Page 1: ...ETX Powered Loudspeakers ETX 10P ETX 12P ETX 15P ETX 35P ETX 15SP and ETX 18SP en User Manual...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...lifier DSP controls 25 4 4 System status 27 4 5 DSP controls 28 4 5 1 Full Range loudspeaker DSP control menu 29 4 5 2 Subwoofer DSP control menu 32 4 6 Recommended configurations 36 4 6 1 Daisy chain...

Page 4: ...r 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 grou...

Page 5: ...ent does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or mor...

Page 6: ...taller to ensure all loudspeakers are safely installed in accordance with all such regulations When loudspeakers are suspended Electro Voice strongly recommends the system be inspected at least once a...

Page 7: ...d DSP inspired by EV s legendary engineering team Quick setup The ETX Powered Loudspeakers from Electro Voice are fully integrated audio systems with carefully matched electronics and transducers Thes...

Page 8: ...ds lower distortion smooth response and high SPL The high efficiency DH3 B compression driver has a convex diaphragm driving a coherent phase device extending frequency response to 20 kHz The ETX Powe...

Page 9: ...formance style locations and space Loudspeaker system performance monitoring via integrated LCD and front panel LED Features three high sensitivity transducers for high output sound which is optimized...

Page 10: ...jack and 1 XLR link output Enclosure 18 mm 13 ply birch plywood with EVCoat Grille 16AWG steel with powdercoat Suspension 8 M10 suspension points Dimensions H x W x D 526 mm x 330 mm x 365 mm 21 in x...

Page 11: ...S combo jack and 1 XLR link output Enclosure 18 mm 13 ply birch plywood with EVCoat Grille 16AWG steel with powdercoat Suspension 8 M10 suspension points Dimensions H x W x D 1023 mm x 469 mm x 426 mm...

Page 12: ...x 27 in x 36 in Dimensions H x W x D without casters 471 mm x 576 mm x 692 mm 19 in x 23 in x 27 in 550 mm x 675 mm x 777 mm 22 in x 27 in x 31 in Net Weight 41 7 kg 91 9 lb 51 8 kg 114 2 lb Shipping...

Page 13: ...224 mm 9 in 342 mm 13 in 236 mm 9 in 447 mm 18 in 161 mm 6 in Bottom View 166 mm 7 in Figure 3 3 ETX 15P dimension drawing 75 75 Bottom View Right View Front View Left View 469 mm 18 in 1023mm 40 in...

Page 14: ...3 5 ETX 15SP dimension drawing 550 mm 22 in 675 mm 27 in 236 mm 9 in 166 mm 7 in 368 mm 14 in 271mm 11 in 351 mm 14 in 777 mm 31 in 910 mm 36 in Figure 3 6 ETX 18SP dimension drawing Frequency respon...

Page 15: ...graph speech live and music modes Figure 3 9 ETX 15P frequency response graph speech live and music modes Figure 3 10 ETX 35P frequency response graph speech live and music modes en 15 Electro Voice...

Page 16: ...e 3 11 ETX 15SP frequency response graph live and music modes Figure 3 12 ETX 18SP frequency response graph live and music modes ETX Powered Loudspeakers 2014 02 03 F 01U 276 083 User Manual Electro V...

Page 17: ...udience and is used when the loudspeaker is above the audience 0 7 5 Figure 4 1 Optimal coverage multi angle pole cup 0 left and multi angle pole cup 7 5 right Combo pole cup ETX 35P ETX 15SP and ETX...

Page 18: ...lift and placement of heavier loudspeakers could cause injury To mount a loudspeaker on a tripod stand do the following 1 Place the tripod stand on a level stable surface Fully extend the legs on the...

Page 19: ...er above a subwoofer on a pole do the following 1 Place the subwoofer on a level stable surface 2 Insert the M20 threaded pole into the combo pole cup on the top of the subwoofer Turn the pole clockwi...

Page 20: ...r monitor do the following 1 Place the loudspeaker on a level stable surface 2 Safely route cables to prevent injury to performers production crew and audience members Notice Secure cables with wire t...

Page 21: ...n should be taken immediately The user is responsible for making sure the wall or ceiling is capable of supporting the loudspeaker Any hardware used to suspend a loudspeaker not associated with Electr...

Page 22: ...re not reinstalled air leaks occur in the enclosure resulting in undesirable performance Warning Eyebolts must be fully seated and oriented in the plane of pull Always use fender washers at least 1 5...

Page 23: ...Disregarding this warning could result in serious injury or death 5 MAX 5 MAX 5 MAX 5 MAX 30 90 90 50 lb per Suspension Point Figure 4 10 Maximum working load vertical orientation Warning Never suspe...

Page 24: ...Correct Figure 4 11 Loudspeaker vertical suspension ETX Powered Loudspeakers 2014 02 03 F 01U 276 083 User Manual Electro Voice...

Page 25: ...The 12 o clock position is unity gain no gain or attenuation the range to the left of zero 0 LINE and MIC input level control is available for both INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 4 INPUT Balanced input for the...

Page 26: ...UT Balanced input for the connection of signal sources like mixing consoles instruments or microphones Connections can be established using inch TRS or XLR connectors 4 OUTPUT XLR output sends the inp...

Page 27: ...At signals above 18 dBu the input indicates CLIP 6 INPUT 2 METER Displays the signal level of INPUT 1 in dBu The meter is post INPUT 2 gain control but before MASTER VOL control At signals above 18 d...

Page 28: ...e DSP controls menu do the following 1 Push the MASTER VOL knob The DSP Control menu appears 2 Using the MASTER VOL knob scroll through the menu items 3 Push the MASTER VOL knob to select the menu ite...

Page 29: ...D is used when the loudspeaker is placed on a tripod stand or placed on a pole Default MONITOR is used when the loudspeaker is placed on the angled monitor panel in monitor position Available for the...

Page 30: ...aker When a subwoofer is selected any EQ below the crossover point will be bypassed To use the EQ above the crossover point do the following Rotate the encoder to the desired frequency The BYPASS will...

Page 31: ...RAST Menu The Display Contrast menu is used to determine the contrast on the LCD The range is 10 to 10 The default is zero 0 DIM DISPLAY Menu The Dim Display menu is used to dim the display when the d...

Page 32: ...screen after two 2 minutes of inactivity FUNCTION Menu The Function is used to configure the type of sound the subwoofer delivers Available options for this selection are MUSIC and LIVE MUSIC is used...

Page 33: ...mmation The default is 100 Hz ROOM EQ The Room EQ menu is a single band EQ the user can fine tune beyond the function and location Available option for this selection is PEQ1 BACK PEQ1 Default 50 Hz E...

Page 34: ...e ON OFF or LIMIT ON turns the LED on when the power to the loudspeaker is ON Default OFF turns the LED off LIMIT turns the LED off under normal operation The LED brief blinking indicates the power am...

Page 35: ...ress and hold the MASTER VOL knob for 5 seconds The DSP menu unlocks RESET FACTORY SETTTINGS Menu The Reset Factory Settings menu is used to reset the loudspeaker to original factory settings Availabl...

Page 36: ...ion of the arrow indicates the signal path Location Tripod Function Speech Subwoofer Off Table 4 1 DSP settings loudspeaker on a tripod For more information see Full Range loudspeaker DSP control menu...

Page 37: ...irection of the arrow indicates the signal path Location Monitor Function Live Subwoofer Off Table 4 2 DSP settings loudspeaker as a monitor For more information see Full Range loudspeaker DSP control...

Page 38: ...the arrow indicates the signal path ETX 12P Location Tripod Function Live Subwoofer ETX 18SP ETX 18SP Location Normal Function Live High Pass ETX 12P Table 4 3 DSP settings loudspeaker and subwoofer...

Page 39: ...nu is optimized to produce a rear rejection of up to 30 dB without any additional processing The rejection may be less in smaller indoor environments than in larger outdoor environments For best perfo...

Page 40: ...ption C Either three 3 ETX 15SP or three 3 ETX 18SP subwoofers orientated horizontally Direct the left and right subwoofers towards the audience and the center subwoofer away from the audience Rejecti...

Page 41: ...eels do the following 1 Remove the 16 M6 screws 16 washers and four 4 casters on the rear of the subwoofer 2 Install the 16 M6 screws and 16 washers back into the rear of the subwoofer Ensure all 16 M...

Page 42: ...cracking or distortion Faulty Connection Check all connections at amplifier and loudspeakers to ensure they are all clean and tight If the problem persists check the wiring See problem 1 4 Constant no...

Page 43: ...he microphone close to the sound source increases gain before feedback See problem 6 FUNCTION is set to MUSIC Change the LOCATION to LIVE or SPEECH For more information see Full Range loudspeaker DSP...

Page 44: ...Bosch Security Systems Inc 12000 Portland Avenue South Burnsville MN 55337 USA www electrovoice com Bosch Security Systems Inc 2014...

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