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Using full-range systems as monitors

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The direction of the arrow indicates the signal path.

Mode:

Live

Location:

Monitor

Sub:

Off

Table 6.3: DSP settings loudspeakers as monitors

6.1.3

ZLX Series

2015.12 | 02 | F.01U.319.253

User Manual

Electro-Voice

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Summary of Contents for ZLX-12P-AX

Page 1: ...ZLX Series ZLX 12P UX ZLX 15P UX ZLX 12P EX ZLX 15P EX ZLX 12P AX and ZLX 15P AX en User Manual ...

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Page 3: ...ange loudspeaker DSP control menu 16 6 Recommended configurations 20 6 1 Powered loudspeakers 20 6 1 1 Daisy chaining full range systems 20 6 1 2 MP3 player MONO configuration 21 6 1 3 Using full range systems as monitors 22 6 1 4 Stacking full range systems with subwoofers 23 6 2 Passive loudspeakers 24 6 2 1 Basic stereo system using full range systems 24 6 2 2 Using full range systems as stage ...

Page 4: ...uipment or hardware use relating to the system 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with a dry cloth 7 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 8 Only use attachments accessories specified by t...

Page 5: ...iately The user is responsible for making sure the wall ceiling or structure is capable of supporting all objects suspended overhead Any hardware used to suspend a loudspeaker not associated with Electro Voice is the responsibility of others Warning Do not suspend this product in any other manner than explicitly described in this manual or Electro Voice installation guides Suspending any object lo...

Page 6: ...f an Electro Voice loudspeaker is used outdoors on a sunny day place the loudspeaker in a shaded or covered area The loudspeaker amplifiers have protection circuits that temporarily shut the loudspeaker off when extremely high temperatures are reached This can happen on hot days when the loudspeaker is in direct sunlight Do not use Electro Voice loudspeakers in an environment where temperatures ar...

Page 7: ...ge of features in their class all of which work together to make it quicker and easier than ever to take control of your sound whatever the gig When choosing a loudspeaker it s always wise to ask What s inside the box Then take a listen and hear the EV difference for yourself Featuring custom drivers housed in an innovative new cabinet design the two compact and versatile ZLX models make EV s reno...

Page 8: ...ffers the best in class sound design and control using LCD controlled DSP that is inspired by concert tour grade products ZLX 12 12 inch Passive Loudspeaker System A compact and versatile loudspeaker featuring EV engineered drivers in a rugged enclosure Whether pole mounted or used as a floor monitor ZLX delivers stunning sonic impact and intelligibility the legendary EV Sound the pros trust 12 in...

Page 9: ...p a full range powered loudspeaker do the following Step Illustration 1 Connect the AC power cord from a grounded line receptacle to the MAINS IN 2 Connect the 3 5 mm mini jack XLR or TRS cable from an audio source to AUX IN INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 3 Adjust the input gain to infinity INPUT 1 4 Switch POWER to ON 5 From the DSP home screen increase the input gain to the desired signal level 6 Adjust the...

Page 10: ... placement is recommended for the heavier loudspeakers Single person 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 tripod stand Do not compromise the tripod stands structural integrity by trying to make the stand taller Do not attempt to suspend ...

Page 11: ...e the subwoofer on a level stable surface 2 Insert the pole into the pole cup on the top of the subwoofer 3 If you are using a threaded pole mount turn the pole clockwise to secure the pole to the subwoofer OR If you are not using a threaded pole mount continue to the next step 4 Using two 2 hands lift the loudspeaker 5 Set the pole cup located on the bottom of the loudspeaker onto the pole en 11 ...

Page 12: ...o 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 ties or tape whenever possible 60º OPTIMAL COVERAGE 9 0 º O P T I M A L C O V E R A G E Front View Side View Figure 4 2 Optimum coverage in monitor position 4 2 ZLX Series 2015 12 02 F 01U 319 253 User Manual Ele...

Page 13: ...the sound level DSP Scroll through the menu and select the available choices Push the MASTER VOL knob to enter the DSP menu 3 AUX IN 3 5 mm audio jack input for connecting external audio media devices such as MP3 players 4 INPUT LEVEL Level control for adjusting the individual inputs level The 12 o clock position is unity gain no gain or attenuation the range to the left of zero 0 is for adjusting...

Page 14: ... connector IN1 and IN2 are independent of each other 3 IN2 VU meter displays the signal level of INPUT 2 into the amplifier INPUT 2 XLR connector IN1 and IN2 are independent of each other System protection System protection limiters indicate when a system is exceeding recommended usage by indicating CLIP or LIMIT on the LCD display CLIP Figure 5 3 Clipping system status CLIP indicates the signal t...

Page 15: ...L knob to select the menu item you want to modify The focus moves to the parameters on the right side of the DSP menu 4 Using the MASTER VOL knob scroll through the parameters 5 Push the MASTER VOL knob to confirm the selected parameter The setting is saved The focus returns to the menu items on the left side of the DSP menu 6 Repeat steps 2 through 5 to modify additional DSP and system settings 7...

Page 16: ...LOCATION POLE Default MONITOR BRACKET SUB OFF Default 80Hz 100Hz 120Hz 150Hz EKX 15SP EKX 18SP ELX118P TREBLE 0 db Default 10 dB to 10 dB BASS 0 db Default 10 dB to 10 dB LED ON Default OFF LIMIT LCD DIM ON Default OFF CONTRAST 0 zero Default 10 to 10 STORE EXIT 1 2 3 4 5 EXIT RECALL EXIT 1 2 3 4 5 EXIT RESET NO Default YES 5 3 1 ZLX Series 2015 12 02 F 01U 319 253 User Manual Electro Voice ...

Page 17: ... the amount of low frequency boost created by placing the speaker close to the floor BRACKET is used when the loudspeaker is mounted to the wall using the mounting bracket Mounting Bracket accessory sold separately This setting compensates for the amount of low frequency boost created by placing the loudspeaker close to the wall SUB Menu The Sub menu is used to select a high pass frequency for use...

Page 18: ... recommended LCD DIM Menu The LCD Dim menu is used to dim the display when the display is idle for two 2 minutes Available options for this selection are ON or OFF The default is ON CONTRAST Menu The Contrast menu is used to determine the contrast on the LCD The range is 10 dB to 10 db The default is zero 0 STORE Menu The Store menu allows you create up to five 5 customized user settings Available...

Page 19: ... select RECALL The recall screen appears 3 Push the MASTER VOL knob to select 1 The selected item is loaded 4 Select EXIT to return to the home screen RESET Menu The Reset menu is used to reset the loudspeaker to original factory settings Available options for this selection are NO or YES The default is NO To reset the system to original factory settings do the following 1 From the DSP menu select...

Page 20: ...aisy chaining full range systems MIC Notice The direction of the arrow indicates the signal path Mode Speech Location Pole Sub Off Table 6 1 DSP settings loudspeaker on a tripod 6 6 1 6 1 1 ZLX Series 2015 12 02 F 01U 319 253 User Manual Electro Voice ...

Page 21: ...guration MP3 Player Notice The direction of the arrow indicates the signal path Mode Music Location Pole Sub Off Table 6 2 DSP settings loudspeaker on a tripod 6 1 2 en 21 Electro Voice User Manual 2015 12 02 F 01U 319 253 ...

Page 22: ...s as monitors Notice The direction of the arrow indicates the signal path Mode Live Location Monitor Sub Off Table 6 3 DSP settings loudspeakers as monitors 6 1 3 ZLX Series 2015 12 02 F 01U 319 253 User Manual Electro Voice ...

Page 23: ...TPUT 2 DSP CONTROL MONITOR PUSH FOR DSP EKX Mixer Notice The direction of the arrow indicates the signal path ZLX 15P Mode Live Location Pole Sub EKX 18SP EKX 18SP Mode Live Location Normal Low Pass ZLX 15P Table 6 4 DSP settings loudspeaker and subwoofer stacked See also Full Range loudspeaker DSP control menu page 16 6 1 4 en 23 Electro Voice User Manual 2015 12 02 F 01U 319 253 ...

Page 24: ...gh pass filter from mixer or processor ZLX 12 or 15 ZLX ZLX 12 or 15 ZLX NL4 Pin Configuration Pin 1 and 1 Used Pin 2 and 2 Not used Caution Do not exceed the maximum load rating of the amplifier Amplifier Load per Output Channel of Speakers Nominal Minimum 1 8 Ohms 7 2 Ohms 2 4 Ohms 3 6 Ohms 3 2 7 Ohms 2 4 Ohms 4 2 Ohms 1 8 Ohms 6 2 6 2 1 ZLX Series 2015 12 02 F 01U 319 253 User Manual Electro Vo...

Page 25: ...put A Output B 45 Hz high pass filter NL4 Pin Configuration Pin 1 and 1 Used Pin 2 and 2 Not used Caution Do not exceed the maximum load rating of the amplifier Amplifier Load per Output Channel of Speakers Nominal Minimum 1 8 Ohms 7 2 Ohms 2 4 Ohms 3 6 Ohms 3 2 7 Ohms 2 4 Ohms 4 2 Ohms 1 8 Ohms 6 2 2 en 25 Electro Voice User Manual 2015 12 02 F 01U 319 253 ...

Page 26: ...A Input B Output A Output B ZLX 12 or 15 ZLX EKX 15S or 18S EKX 30 Hz high pass filter from mixer or processor NL4 Pin Configuration Pin 1 and 1 Used Pin 2 and 2 Not used Caution Do not exceed the maximum load rating of the amplifier Amplifier Load per Output Channel of Subwoofer Full Range Combinations Nominal Minimum 1 4 Ohms 3 8 Ohms 2 2 Ohms 1 9 Ohms 6 2 3 ZLX Series 2015 12 02 F 01U 319 253 U...

Page 27: ...lty 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 noise such as buzzing hissing or humming Defective source or other electronic device If noise is present but no program material is playing evaluate each component as necessary to isolate the problem Most likely there is a break...

Page 28: ...e close to the sound source increases gain before feedback See problem 6 MODE is set to MUSIC Change the MODE to LIVE or SPEECH Microphone position is too close to the front of the loudspeaker Whenever possible setup the loudspeakers so the microphone is behind them If using the loudspeaker in a monitor position aim the loudspeaker to the back of the microphone 8 DSP menu is locked The Menu Lock f...

Page 29: ...15 6 kg 34 3 lb 17 3 kg 38 0 lb Shipping Weight 19 0 kg 41 8 lb 23 0 kg 50 7 lb Power Consumption 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 8 0 5 A3 1 Full Space measurement using the MUSIC DSP preset 2 Maximum SPL is measured at 1 m using broadband pink noise at maximum output 3 Current rating is specified at 1 8 full output power ZLX 12 and ZLX 15 ZLX 12 ZLX 15 Freq Response 3 dB 82 Hz 18 kHz1 56 Hz 18 kHz1 Freq Ran...

Page 30: ... in x 15 in Net Weight 14 9 kg 32 8 lb 16 6 kg 36 5 lb Shipping Weight 18 0 kg 39 6 lb 22 0 kg 48 3 lb 1 Full Space Measurement will have low frequency extension when mounted on floor or wall 2 Maximum SPL is measured at 1 m using broadband pink noise at maximum output Frequency response Powered loudspeakers Figure 8 1 ZLX 12P Frequency Response Figure 8 2 ZLX 15P Frequency Response 8 1 ZLX Series...

Page 31: ...gure 8 4 ZLX 15 Frequency Response Dimensions Powered loudspeakers 610 mm 24 in 356 mm 14 in 183 mm 7 in 356 mm 14 in 43 4 43 4 Front View Left View Rear View Bottom View Figure 8 5 ZLX 12P Dimensions 8 2 en 31 Electro Voice User Manual 2015 12 02 F 01U 319 253 ...

Page 32: ...e loudspeakers 610 mm 24 in 356 mm 14 in 183 mm 7 in 356 mm 14 in 43 4 43 4 Front View Left View Rear View Bottom View Figure 8 7 ZLX 12 Dimensions 383 mm 15 in 187 mm 7 in 423 mm 17 in 43 4 43 4 27 in 685 mm Front View Left View Rear View Bottom View Figure 8 8 ZLX 15 Dimensions ZLX Series 2015 12 02 F 01U 319 253 User Manual Electro Voice ...

Page 33: ...Notes 9 en 33 Electro Voice User Manual 2015 12 02 F 01U 319 253 ...

Page 34: ...ZLX Series 2015 12 02 F 01U 319 253 User Manual Electro Voice ...

Page 35: ...en 35 Electro Voice User Manual 2015 12 02 F 01U 319 253 ...

Page 36: ...Bosch Security Systems Inc 12000 Portland Avenue South Burnsville MN 55337 USA www electrovoice com Bosch Security Systems Inc 2016 ...

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