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MSE-218SP User Manual 

v1.1 February 2013 

 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 

 

Please read these instructions completely before use. 

 

Please keep the user manual in a safe place during the lifetime of the product - the 

user manual forms an integral part of the product.  

 

Heed all warnings. 

 

Follow all instructions. 

 

Do not use this product near water (for example, in damp rooms or near a 

swimming pool). 

 

Clean only with a dry cloth. 

 

Do not cover or obstruct the heatsink – install this product only in accordance with 

the instructions in this manual. 

 

Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other 

apparatus that produce heat. 

 

Protect the power cable from being walked on, pinched or damaged in any way.  

Pay particular attention to plugs and the point where they exit the loudspeaker. 

 

This product may only be used in accordance with the information provided within 

this manual.  Before and during the usage of this product please ensure that all 

recommendations, especially those relating to electrical safety, are adhered to.   

 

The loudspeaker can only be disconnected from the power supply by removing the 

plug, which must remain freely accessible at all times.   

 

Unplug the loudspeaker from the mains power supply during electrical storms or 

when unused for long periods of time. 

 

Disconnect the mains plug before disconnecting the power cable from the 

loudspeaker. 

 

Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.   

 

Servicing is required when: 

o

 

The power supply cable has been damaged 

o

 

Liquid has been spilled into the loudspeaker 

o

 

The loudspeaker has been exposed to rain or moisture 

o

 

The loudspeaker has been dropped or suffered damage in any way 

o

 

The loudspeaker exhibits a distinct change from its normal function or 

performance for undetermined reasons. 

 

SERVICING 
Do not attempt to service this product yourself.  Opening or removing covers may expose 

you to dangerous voltages or other hazards – the amplifier module should only be opened 

by  qualified  personnel.    Please  refer  any  service  issues  to  your  local  EM  Acoustics 

representative.  Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, please ensure 

your dealer or distributor has performed safety checks to determine the loudspeaker is in 

proper operating condition. 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL USE 

Use  this  product  only  in  E1,  E2,  E3  or  E4  environments  according  to  EN55103-2 

“Electromagnetic compatibility – product family standard for audio, video, and audio-visual 

and entertainment lighting control apparatus – Part 2:  Immunity”. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for MSE-218SP

Page 1: ...oustics Loudspeakers Building 74 Dunsfold Park Cranleigh Surrey GU6 8TB UK Phone 44 0 1483 266520 Fax 44 0 1483 275619 www emacoustics co uk ___________________________________________________________...

Page 2: ...Page 9 3 5 Powering Up Page 10 Electrical Safety Issues Page 10 4 0 Amplification and Audio Page 11 4 1 Audio Inputs Page 11 4 2 Linking Audio Signals Page 12 4 3 DSP Menu Structure Page 12 4 4 Remote...

Page 3: ...se harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation RECYCLING This product and its packaging constitute the applicable...

Page 4: ...remain freely accessible at all times Unplug the loudspeaker from the mains power supply during electrical storms or when unused for long periods of time Disconnect the mains plug before disconnectin...

Page 5: ...power line surges Disconnection from the mains power supply can only be achieved by removing the plug from the mains socket and by external disconnection of all poles from the mains INTERFERENCE OF E...

Page 6: ...ORTANT When disconnecting this product from mains power always disconnect the mains end first before disconnecting the PowerCON connector Similarly when connecting this product always connect to the l...

Page 7: ...d you should be congratulated for purchasing one of the finest loudspeaker products on the market today This manual contains all the information you should need on topics of set up connection flying s...

Page 8: ...and touring applications The reflex design utilizes a pair of powerful 4 5 voice coil 18 457mm neodymium LF drive units in an incredibly rigid and rugged enclosure Various features have been incorpora...

Page 9: ...or and as such you must ensure the total load does not exceed 20 amps 3 3 AC Link Connector GREY The grey Neutrik PowerCON connector supplies mains power to additional loudspeakers in the chain The Po...

Page 10: ...lifier to detect a fault and require resetting Electrical Safety Issues Please pay close attention to the following electrical and safety issues a The MSE 218SP requires a grounded mains outlet Always...

Page 11: ...one module per drive unit providing ample power to drive your loudspeakers to their full potential The amplifier and DSP combination also provides full limiting and remote monitoring 4 1 Audio Inputs...

Page 12: ...name on the top line and the currently selected program on the bottom line Adjusting parameters via the MENU key or EDIT encoder will change the display to reflect the current function The output sig...

Page 13: ...anged by the user in the remote software on the top line and the loaded preset on the bottom line simply rotating the encoder will display the unit status in the following order INPUT GAIN INPUT DELAY...

Page 14: ...rds a cardoid subwoofer array can be created which offers significant low frequency rejection to the rear and sides of the array When using the MSE 218 in this way the two front firing subwoofers shou...

Page 15: ...ase follow the guidelines below MSE 218 Low Frequency Drive Unit 1 Using a PZ2 Pozidrive screwdriver undo the screws securing the front grille in place Gently remove the grille from the front of the e...

Page 16: ...8 4 kg lbs ENCLOSURE 18mm 3 4 multi laminate Birch plywood rebated screwed glued Finished in black semi matt textured paint RIGGING SUSPENSION 2 x M20 threaded flange adapters 8 x tour grade bar handl...

Page 17: ...120V AC 200 240V AC 50 60Hz NOMINAL CURRENT 4 8A RMS 230V 9 6A RMS 120V POWER COMSUMPTION 822W nominal 4800W maximum Notes on measurement conditions 1 Measured on axis at 2m in an anechoic environmen...

Page 18: ...1 1 February 2013 Appendix B Accessories Spare Parts List 01A022 DU 1802 18 neodymium LF drive unit 4 ohms 01C019 RK 1802 4 ohm recone kit for DU 1802 04A024 RG 218 Replacement steel grille 10E217 TC...

Page 19: ...on any misrepresentation by the seller Products which contain anything other than the original components or EM Acoustics factory supplied spare parts Products on which the serial number has been rem...

Page 20: ...ive components and as such are not liable for any incidental and consequential damages including without limitation injury to persons damage to property or loss of use This warranty is exclusive and n...

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