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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Stella-4 Constellation Installation Loudspeaker
Stella-4C Constellation Installation Ceiling-Mount Loudspeaker
Stella-8C Constellation Installation Ceiling-Mount Loudspeaker
Stella-188 Power Supply

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Page 1: ... meyersound com for updates OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ULTRA Stella 4 Constellation Installation Loudspeaker Stella 4C Constellation Installation Ceiling Mount Loudspeaker Stella 8C Constellation Installation Ceiling Mount Loudspeaker Stella 188 Power Supply ...

Page 2: ...pt as permitted by 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 Stella and all alpha numeric designations for Meyer Sound products and accessories are trademarks of Meyer Sound Constellation Meyer Sound and...

Page 3: ...y 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 INDUSTRY CAN...

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Page 5: ...ella 188 Front Panel 10 Stella 188 Rear Panel 10 Connecting Stella Loudspeakers to the Stella 188 14 Chapter 3 Stella Mounting Options 17 Important Safety Considerations 17 Using a Safety Cable with the Stella 4 17 Mounting the Stella 4 17 Mounting the Stella 4 with the MMB Bracket 18 Mounting the Stella 4 with the MMB Bracket and OmniMount 20 5 ST 18 Mounting the Stella 4 with the MAMB Adjustable...

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Page 7: ...after hours support Web www meyersound com support Email techsupport meyersound com STELLA LOUDSPEAKERS The Stella family of loudspeakers was engineered primarily for use in Meyer Sound s Constellation electroacoustic architecture The compact self powered loudspeakers are ideally suited for applications requiring exceptional audio performance uniform directional control low profile mount ing solut...

Page 8: ... of 6 5 inches Stella 188 Power Supply The required method of delivering DC power and balanced audio to Stella loudspeakers is with the Stella 188 power supply The single space rack unit can power up to 16 Stella 4 or Stella 4C loudspeakers or up to eight Stella 8C loudspeakers The Stella 188 receives eight channels of bal anced audio from its 25 pin D sub connector and outputs the audio along wit...

Page 9: ...ctor is wired correctly to avoid damage to the loudspeaker and polarity reversal which can affect system perfor mance Wiring Stella Loudspeaker Cables with Belden 1502 Cable or Equivalent The most convenient method of wiring Stella loudspeaker cables is with a multiconductor cable such as Belden 1502 which has dedicated conductors for DC power and bal anced audio in a single jacket When wiring Ste...

Page 10: ...rrent LEDs indicate whether a loud speaker is connected to the channel and receiving power As a channel s audio signal increases its LED becomes brighter If an LED is not lit check that the channel s Voltage LED is lit the fuse is working and verify the cable connec tion to the loudspeaker Fuse Slow Blow 1 8 Each loudspeaker channel is protected by its own fuse A maximum of two Stella 4 Stella 4C ...

Page 11: ...Maximum Long Term Continu ous Current for all loudspeakers connected to the Stella 188 An additional 30 percent above the minimum amperage is recommended to prevent peak voltage drops at the service entry NOTE For best performance the AC cable voltage drop should not exceed 10 V or 10 percent at 115 V and 5 percent at 230 V Make sure that even with AC voltage drops that the AC voltage always remai...

Page 12: ...D sub to D sub cable for connecting directly to audio processors Meyer Sound manufactures the following cables that can be used with the Stella 188 Audio Input connector for more information contact Meyer Sound D sub male to D sub male cable 0 5 meters PN 28 167 012 01 D sub male to D sub male cable 1 meter PN 28 167 012 02 D sub male to D sub male cable 2 meters PN 28 167 012 03 D sub male to XLR...

Page 13: ...s or two Stella 4Cs to a single Stella 188 Channel Output daisy chain the cable of the first Stella loudspeaker to the second Wire the cable connector plugged into the first Stella with both the cable connected to the Stella 188 and the cable connected to the second Stella see Figure 2 on page 15 Current Draw for Stella 4 and Stella 4C Loudspeakers The Stella 4 and Stella 4C draw a maximum current...

Page 14: ...cable should use the Tascam DA 88 wiring scheme see Table 2 on page 12 3 Connect audio sources from a mixer or processor to the other end of the audio cable or snake 4 Connect Stella loudspeakers to the Stella 188 Channel Outputs Use composite cables such as Belden 1502R wired for both DC power and balanced audio outfitted with five pin Phoenix connectors Connect up to 16 Stella 4s or Stella 4Cs t...

Page 15: ...ella 4s One Unit Connected to Each Channel Output Figure 2 Stella 188 with 16 Stella 4s Two Units Connected to Each Channel Output Figure 3 Stella 188 with Eight Stella 4s Two Units Connected to Outputs 1 2 7 and 8 and Four Stella 8Cs One Unit Connected to Outputs 3 6 ...

Page 16: ...CHAPTER 2 CONNECTING STELLA LOUDSPEAKERS 16 ...

Page 17: ... installation and it provides addi tional safeguards for the loudspeaker if for some reason its mounting hardware fails A safety cable attachment is included with the Stella 4 The attachment includes a metal loop screw and two washers that screw into the back of the Stella 4 Once the safety cable attachment is securely installed a safety cable not included can be attached to it MOUNTING THE STELLA...

Page 18: ...plate from the MMB loudspeaker plate by unscrewing the thumbscrew 2 Attach the MMB loudspeaker plate to the back of the Stella 4 using screws in the four corner holes The loud speaker plate should be positioned parallel to the heat sink grooves on the back of the Stella 4 so the Stella 4 s Phoenix connector is not covered 3 Attach the OmniMount mounting plate to the MMB loud speaker plate using sc...

Page 19: ...Stella 4C in a standard 8 inch backbox 1 Mount the backbox in the ceiling or wall according to the manufacturer s instructions 2 Place the Stella 4C in the backbox and secure it with the 8 32 screws included with the Stella 4C 3 Attach the Stella 4C grille frame Screw the three threaded studs included with the Stella 4C into the Stella 4C grille frame Attach the grille frame to the Stella 4C by in...

Page 20: ...and secure it with the 8 32 screws included with the Stella 8C 3 Attach the Stella 8C grille frame Screw the three threaded studs included with the Stella 8C into the Stella 8C grille frame Attach the grille frame to the Stella 8C by inserting the other ends of threaded studs into the three nylon latches in the Stella 8C Gently push the grille frame in until it locks in place flush with the wall o...

Page 21: ... cone driver Voltage Requirement 12 18 V DC Audio Power Connector Single 5 pin Phoenix 3 pins for balanced audio 2 pins for DC power Input Impedance 20 k balanced internal isolation Iso Input transformer Nominal Input Sensitivity 6 dBV 2 0 V rms 2 8 V peak continuous average is typically the onset of limiting for noise and music Input Level Audio source must be capable of delivering 15 dBV 5 6 V r...

Page 22: ...nput Impedance 20 k balanced internal isolation Iso Input transformer Nominal Input Sensitivity 6 dBV 2 0 V rms 2 8 V peak continuous average is typically the onset of limiting for noise and music Input Level Audio source must be capable of delivering 15 dBV 5 6 V rms 8 0 V peak into 600 to produce the maximum peak SPL over the loudspeaker s operating bandwidth Current Draw 1 5 A average 3 3 A pea...

Page 23: ... Phoenix 3 pins for balanced audio 2 pins for DC power Input Impedance 20 k balanced internal isolation Iso Input transformer Nominal Input Sensitivity 6 dBV 2 0 V rms 2 8 V peak continuous average is typically the onset of limiting for noise and music Input Level Audio source must be capable of delivering 15 dBV 5 6 V rms 8 0 V peak into 600 to produce the maximum peak SPL over the loudspeaker s ...

Page 24: ... 50 A rms 100 V AC 16 Stella 4s Stella 4Cs 2 per channel 4 50 A rms 115 V AC 2 15 A rms 230 V AC 5 50 A rms 100 V AC 8 Stella 8Cs 1 per channel 4 50 A rms 115 V AC 2 15 A rms 230 V AC 5 50 A rms 100 V AC Burst Current 8 Stella 4s Stella 4Cs 1 per channel 2 40 A rms 115 V AC 1 40 A rms 230 V AC 2 80 A rms 100 V AC 16 Stella 4s Stella 4Cs 2 per channel 5 20 A rms 115 V AC 3 00 A rms 230 V AC 6 70 A ...

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Page 28: ... 2011 2015 Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc Stella Operating Instructions PN 05 161 005 01 B3 Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc 2832 San Pablo Avenue Berkeley CA 94702 1 510 486 1166 www meyersound com ...

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