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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CINE STUDIO

HMS Cinema Surround Loudspeaker (IntelligentDC)

HMS-5, HMS-10, HMS-12, and HMS-15

Summary of Contents for HMS-10

Page 1: ...Keep these important operating instructions Check www meyersound com for updates OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CINE STUDIO HMS Cinema Surround Loudspeaker IntelligentDC HMS 5 HMS 10 HMS 12 and HMS 15 ...

Page 2: ... applicable copyright law no part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical recording or otherwise without prior writ ten permission from Meyer Sound Compass RMS RMS and all alpha numeric designations for Meyer Sound products and accessories are trademarks of Meyer Sound Acheron Compass Meyer Sound the Meyer ...

Page 3: ...rs 10 Belden 1502 Cable or Equivalent 10 Long Cable Runs with Separate Cable for DC Power and Audio 11 On Status LED 11 Pad Switch HMS 10 Only 12 Chapter 3 Powering HMS Loudspeakers 13 Powering HMS Loudspeakers 13 Configuring the MPS 488HP in Compass RMS 14 Chapter 4 HMS Mounting Options 17 Important Safety Considerations 17 HMS Mounting Options 17 Chapter 5 Removing HMS Grille Frames 21 Removing ...

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Page 5: ...self powered HMS maintains a wide dynamic range exceptional fidelity and precise clarity during the most demanding of dig ital soundtracks Boasting a wide frequency range and a gen erous linear peak SPL with very low distortion the HMS delivers the full intensity and nuance of cinema surround channels to every listener without compromise The HMS cinema surround loudspeaker is available in five mod...

Page 6: ...ent detachable black cloth grille that blend smartly with any theatre decor These operating instructions document the following HMS loudspeakers HMS 5 compact cinema surround loudspeaker HMS 10 cinema surround loudspeaker HMS 12 high power cinema loudspeaker HMS 15 high power cinema loudspeaker NOTE For the sake of brevity when referring to these loudspeakers collectively this document will refer ...

Page 7: ...unting hardware HMS 15 High Power Cinema Surround Loudspeaker The HMS 15 high power cinema loudspeaker includes one 15 inch low frequency long excursion cone driver and one 3 inch diaphragm high frequency compression driver on a symmetrical constant directivity 80 degree horizontal by 50 degree vertical horn The loudspeaker is powered by a 2 channel amplifier with an active crossover The cabinet i...

Page 8: ...2 or equivalent can deliver both DC power and balanced audio to loudspeakers at cable lengths up to 150 feet with just 1 dB of loss in peak SPL using 18 AWG wire Longer cable runs are possible with heavier gauges Meyer Sound s RMS remote monitoring system is optionally available for the MPS 488HP CAUTION Disconnect the mains plug or power off the MPS 488HP before disconnecting its power cord TIP F...

Page 9: ... audio signals affect system performance DUAL CHANNEL INPUT CONNECTORS HMS 15 The HMS 15 loudspeaker receives DC power and balanced audio from two Phoenix 5 pin male Input connectors Each connector includes two pins for DC power positive and neg ative and three pins for balanced audio positive negative and shield The pins are clearly labeled on the HMS 15 user panel To function properly the HMS 15...

Page 10: ...Cable Length The maximum cable length for an HMS loudspeaker can be calculated with the following formula maximum length 2 ohms 2 cable resistance For example the maximum length of an 18 AWG cable with a resistance of 0 00636 is 157 2 feet 2 2 0 00636 BELDEN 1502 CABLE OR EQUIVALENT The most convenient method of wiring HMS loudspeaker cables is with a multiconductor cable such as Belden 1502 which...

Page 11: ...leted and the loudspeaker is ready to reproduce audio 3 The LED remains green but is dimmed to eliminate any undesired glow in darkened theatres CAUTION If after the power on sequence the On StatusLEDdoesnotturnsolidgreen instead flashes multiple colors or stays solid red and the HMS loudspeaker does not output audio the loudspeaker has encountered an error and may need to be serviced Contact Meye...

Page 12: ... heat sink design keeps temperatures low even when units are operated at high ambient temperatures and driven continuously at high output levels Clipping on Input Red The On Status turns red when the loudspeaker s input stage clips causing the amplifier to overload When the On Status LED is red the source level should be reduced to avoid dis tortion and to avoid overloading the amplifier CAUTION I...

Page 13: ...tions PN 05 205 005 01 POWERING HMS LOUDSPEAKERS NOTE The MPS 488HP can power up to eight single channel HMS loudspeakers HMS 5 HMS 10 and HMS 12 or up to four dual channel HMS 15 loudspeakers To power HMS loudspeakers with the MPS 488HP 1 Power off the MPS 488HP 2 Connect audio sources from a mixer or processor to the MPS 488HP channel inputs Use balanced XLR cables 3 Use the MPS 488HP Link switc...

Page 14: ... front panel to verify connections For information on the MPS 488HP LEDs refer to the MPS 488HP Operating Instructions PN 05 205 005 01 6 Monitor the HMS loudspeaker LEDs to verify they are receiving power For single channel HMS loudspeakers HMS 5 HMS 10 and HMS 12 make sure the On Status LED turns solid green after powering on the loudspeakers For dual channel HMS 15 loudspeakers make sure the tw...

Page 15: ...nnected to each MPS 488HP channel output Single channel HMS loudspeakers HMS 5 HMS 10 and HMS 12 occupy a single channel output Dual channel HMS 15 loudspeakers automatically occupy two channel outputs 5 Enter a name and serial number for each HMS loud speaker 6 Click OK to save and upload the MPS 488HP loud speaker inventory Once the MPS 488HP device is added to an RMS page the page displays the ...

Page 16: ...CHAPTER 3 POWERING HMS LOUDSPEAKERS 16 ...

Page 17: ...he total weight of the mounted loudspeakers Use mounting hardware appropriate for the surface where the loudspeaker will be installed Make sure bolts are tightened securely Meyer Sound rec ommends using Loctite on bolt threads and safety cables Inspect mounting and rigging hardware regularly Imme diately replace any worn or damaged components HMS MOUNTING OPTIONS Table 4 list the mounting options ...

Page 18: ...15 5 10 HMS 15AC 5 10 Note Wider downtilt may be possible depending on the building s structural compo nents and mounting surface 4 2 lbs 1 9 kg No HY HMS Half Yoke PN 40 227 031 01 Suspends HMS 5 HMS 10 and HMS 12 loudspeakers with a full range of tilt 360 The yoke can attach directly to ceilings or can accept C or G hanging clamps with standard 1 2 inch or 12 mm bolts HMS 5 360 HMS 10 360 HMS 12...

Page 19: ... walls and ceilings with uptilt or down tilt The U bracket includes three loudspeaker attachment points for placing the loudspeaker closer or further from the mount ing surface The available tilt is determined by which HMS loud speaker model is mounted and which attachment points are used HMS 5 60 43 HMS 10 32 25 HMS 12 23 20 Note Wider uptilt and downtilt may be possible depending on the building...

Page 20: ... loudspeaker closer or further from the mounting sur face The available tilt is deter mined by how close the loudspeaker is placed to the mounting surface HMS 15 16 13 HMS 15AC 16 13 Note Wider uptilt and downtilt may be possible depending on the building s structural components and mounting surface 7 6 lbs 3 4 kg Yes WH HMS Wall Hinge Bracket PN 40 227 030 01 Mounts HMS 5 HMS 10 and HMS 12 loudsp...

Page 21: ... before the grille can be detached REMOVING HMS 12 AND HMS 15 GRILLE FRAMES To remove the HMS 12 or HMS 15 grille frame 1 Use a Phillips head screwdriver to loosen the pan head screw on the bottom front of the cabinet securing the grille frame s L bracket Slide the L bracket forward to remove it Set the L bracket aside 2 Re tighten the pan head screw without the L bracket installed 3 Unsnap the co...

Page 22: ...CHAPTER 5 REMOVING HMS GRILLE FRAMES 22 ...

Page 23: ...ble runs are possible with heavier gauges for DC power and separate cables for balanced audio For more information see Current Draw and Cable Requirements for HMS Loudspeakers on page 10 HMS Accessories Part Number Accessory Notes 09 205 001 01 MPS 488HPp external power supply with US power cord Channel outputs equipped with Phoenix 5 pin male con nectors 09 205 001 02 MPS 488HPp external power su...

Page 24: ...APPENDIX A HMS ACCESSORIES 24 ...

Page 25: ...pped HMS loudspeakers to the MPS 488HPp power supply also with Phoenix connectors you need a Phoenix 5 pin female to Phoenix 5 pin female cable The following procedure documents how to assemble this cable To assemble a Phoenix to Phoenix cable 1 If the cable has not yet been stripped strip one end of the cable Strip the outer shielding by 1 inch and then strip the black red blue and white wires by...

Page 26: ... should not be inserted into the Phoenix connector while the connector rests in a mating plug Doing so will damage the contacts During assembly the Phoenix connector should only be held in place exter nally 4 Repeat the previous steps and attach the other end of the cable to another Phoenix 5 pin female cable mount connector 5 Verify the wiring polarity is correct for both cable ends Tighten screw...

Page 27: ...osite input One Phoenix 5 pin male composite input One Phoenix 5 pin male composite input Two Phoenix 5 pin male composite inputs Pin 1 DC power DC power DC power DC power Pin 2 DC power DC power DC power DC power Pin 3 Audio shield Audio shield Audio shield Audio shield Note Audio shield chassis earth through a 1 kOhm 1000 pF 15 V clamped network to provide virtual ground lift at audio frequencie...

Page 28: ...S 12 HMS 15 Dimensions 15 00 inches W 381 mm 12 45 inches H 316 mm 9 66 inches D 245 mm 15 50 inches W 394 mm 19 50 inches H 495 mm 12 48 inches D 317 mm 16 80 inches W 427 mm 25 12 inches H 638 mm 9 78 inches D 248 mm 19 00 inches W 483 mm 29 10 inches H 739 mm 12 50 inches D 318 mm Weight 18 4 lbs 8 3 kg 26 2 lbs 11 9 kg 43 0 lbs 19 5 kg 60 0 lbs 27 2 kg Enclosure Multi ply hardwood with black t...

Page 29: ... C non condensing Operating Altitude To 5 000 m 16 404 ft Non Operating Altitude To 12 000 m 39 000 ft Shock 30 g 11 msec half sine on each of 6 sides Vibration 10 Hz 55 Hz 0 010 m peak to peak excursion HMS Specifications HMS 5 Dimensions with FMB HMS Fixed Mount Bracket 3 70 94 mm 3 00 76 mm 5 67 144 mm 10 53 267 mm Fixed Bracket 15 9 66 245 mm 4 75 121 mm 6 61 168 mm 4 25 108 mm 12 45 316 mm 15...

Page 30: ... 30 HMS 5 Dimensions with AMB HMS HMS 5 Dimensions with AMB HMS Adjustable Mount Bracket 3 70 94 mm 3 00 76 mm 5 26 134 mm 11 90 299 mm Adjustable Bracket 15 9 66 245 mm 4 75 121 mm 6 61 168 mm 4 25 108 mm 12 45 316 mm 15 00 381 mm ...

Page 31: ...31 HMS 10 Dimensions with FMB HMS HMS 10 Dimensions with FMB HMS Fixed Mount Bracket 7 39 188 mm 3 00 76 mm 14 72 374 mm 5 26 134 mm Adjustable Bracket 19 50 495 mm 15 50 394 mm 12 48 317 mm 7 80 198 mm 5 00 127 mm 6 87 174 mm 15 ...

Page 32: ...2 HMS 10 Dimensions with AMB HMS HMS 10 Dimensions with AMB HMS Adjustable Mount Bracket 7 39 188 mm 3 00 76 mm 14 72 374 mm 5 26 134 mm Adjustable Bracket 19 50 495 mm 15 50 394 mm 12 48 317 mm 7 80 198 mm 5 00 127 mm 6 87 174 mm 15 ...

Page 33: ...S 33 HMS 12 Dimensions with FMB HMS HMS 12 Dimensions with FMB HMS Fixed Mount Bracket 3 00 76 mm 10 57 268 mm 10 65 272 mm 5 67 144 mm Fixed Bracket 25 12 638 mm 16 80 427 mm 9 78 248 mm 2 25 57 mm 11 67 296 mm 6 20 158 mm 15 ...

Page 34: ...4 HMS 12 Dimensions with AMB HMS HMS 12 Dimensions with AMB HMS Adjustable Mount Bracket 3 00 76 mm 10 57 268 mm 12 02 305 mm 5 26 134 mm Adjustable Bracket 25 12 638 mm 16 80 427 mm 9 78 248 mm 2 25 57 mm 11 67 296 mm 6 20 158 mm 15 ...

Page 35: ...5 Dimensions with FMB HMS HMS 15 Dimensions with FMB HMS Fixed Mount Bracket 3 00 76 mm 12 67 322 mm 14 74 374 mm Adjustable Bracket 5 26 134 mm 29 10 739 mm 19 00 483 mm 15 07 383 mm 8 20 208 mm 13 35 339 mm 4 34 110 mm 12 50 318 mm 15 ...

Page 36: ... Dimensions with AMB HMS HMS 15 Dimensions with AMB HMS Adjustable Mount Bracket 3 00 76 mm 12 67 322 mm 14 74 374 mm Adjustable Bracket 5 26 134 mm 29 10 739 mm 19 00 483 mm 15 07 383 mm 8 20 208 mm 13 35 339 mm 4 34 110 mm 12 50 318 mm 15 ...

Page 37: ...area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation...

Page 38: ...APPENDIX C HMS SPECIFICATIONS 38 ...

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Page 40: ...Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc 2832 San Pablo Avenue Berkeley CA 94702 1 510 486 1166 www meyersound com 2016 Meyer Sound All rights reserved HMS Operating Instructions PN 05 198 005 01 A ...

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