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Contents

1) HR4 Description

2) Safety Instructions and Warnings! (please read carefully)
3) Inputs and Controls

4) Input selectors & Legends

5) HR4S & S12A / Physical Setup
6) Signal Flow 2-Way & 3-Way

7) S12A Description
8) Specifications
9) Warranty
10) Maintenance

Summary of Contents for HR4

Page 1: ...Manual of Operations Ocean Way Audio HR4 2 Way and HR4S 3 Way Sound System ...

Page 2: ...tion 2 Safety Instructions and Warnings please read carefully 3 Inputs and Controls 4 Input selectors Legends 5 HR4S S12A Physical Setup 6 Signal Flow 2 Way 3 Way 7 S12A Description 8 Specifications 9 Warranty 10 Maintenance ...

Page 3: ...reo image even at the far corners of the room is achieved due to the highly consistent directivity response of the speaker system This is often a delightful surprise to the listener in light of what is available today The HF driver is a high definition silk fabric dome design with excellent mechanical linearity The LF driver is a geometrically reinforced aluminum cone with a vented cast aluminum c...

Page 4: ... sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus that produce heat Protect the power cord from being walked on pinched or damaged in any other way Pay particular attention to plugs and the point where they exit from the Amplifier Unit The Amplifier Unit can only be disconnected from the power supply by removing the plug which must be freely accessible at all times Unplug this Am...

Page 5: ...nufacturer The use of unauthorized replacement parts may result in injury and or damage through fire or electric shock or other electricity related hazards Ventilation and heat sink The heat sink is provided to ensure reliable operation of the Amplifier Unit and to protect it from overheating The heat sink must not be blocked or covered This product should not be installed unless proper ventilatio...

Page 6: ...ing storms or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and 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 Accessories Do not place this product on an unsta...

Page 7: ...to prevent sudden high levels of sound which may cause hearing or speaker damage Precautions when connecting to MAINS IN When mounting or connecting the product always disconnect it from mains Only connect the product to an appropriate AC circuit and outlet according to the requirements indicated on the rating plate If a power cut occurs while the amplifier is switched on it will restart automatic...

Page 8: ...DO NOT REMOVE MAINS CONNECTOR GROUND IT IS ILLEGAL AND DANGEROUS AC power 115 230v switch Make sure to correctly configure with the correct voltage for your country ...

Page 9: ...3 Inputs and Controls HR4 Master Volume The Master Volume allows trimming the speaker input gain when desired ...

Page 10: ... Preset 1 default preset the speaker is shipped with It is an analog input 2 way full range configuration Use Analog In XLR LED 1 on LED 3 4 off Preset 2 Is an analog 3 way 85Hz 4th order L R high pass filter for use with a sub woofer Use Analog In XLR LED 1 on LED 3 off LED 4 on Preset 3 Is an AES EBU digital left input with 2 way response Use Digital In XLR LED 2 on LED 3 on LED 4 off Preset 4 I...

Page 11: ...for a full second This will load that program and the LEDs will change from flashing to full illumination N B A long push 1 sec or more without first being preceded by a short push will toggle the input from its alternate state analog to digital or visa versa You ll see LED 1 or LED 2 change to their opposite state to indicate this Avoid doing this unintentionally Begin with short pushes to toggle...

Page 12: ...5 HR4S S12A Physical Setup HR4 S12A Sub Bass Combine forming HR4S Stand not included or required ...

Page 13: ...s The HR4 is easily positioned on the ADJ2 platform and can be rotated safely as its center of gravity falls well within the platform s generous footprint In most cases the stand s base will probably need to be positioned parallel to the console s legs and the HR4 rotated to best horizontal aim More on this follows ...

Page 14: ...the individual HR4 sound fields overlap this defines a wide area where you can hear full band stereophonic sound In this case we chose an inward aiming of 20 degrees If the pair were aimed more inward the stereo zone narrows Aiming more outward the Stereo Zone widens but the result is more sound impacting the sides of the studio environment changing the overall sound of the space It is up to the H...

Page 15: ...ls There is a very easy on site test for aiming If you can see the little dot or circle at the entrance to both HF horns you will be in the stereo zone You can set up your HR4 s this way by just visual inspection Below is a depiction of a location at the fringe of the stereo zone ...

Page 16: ...re perfect for any teaching environment Its 100 degree dispersion pattern allows everyone to hear the full stereo mix in great detail Below an almost zero aiming angle achieves a wide Stereo Zone for a classroom ...

Page 17: ...the low end response There is a factory preset installed that will allow the speaker s low frequency response to be extended by adding a sub bass cabinet Ocean Way Audio offers the S12A subwoofer which has been matched to create a balanced system response Select Preset 2 LED 1 on LED 3 off LED 4 on ...

Page 18: ...rigger inputs or by feeding audio into the input XLR In the absence of either it will enter STANDBY mode with the red LED illuminating When the trigger is activated or audio is supplied it will power up and the green LED will illuminate 3 The right most position is will power up to ON with the green LED illuminating It will remain ON in this position The Voltage auto selects between 100v and 240v ...

Page 19: ...b increments Crossover switch selects frequencies from 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 110 120hz Delay adjusts from 0 to 20 ms 12V trigger AC or DC will turn the unit on and off when power switch is in center Auto position The jacks are paralleled to daisy chain to other auto powered products With switch in center position and no trigger utilized the unit will power ON when audio is sent to the input ...

Page 20: ...river Size Amp 8 125watts AES3 Digital Inputs Yes Horizontal Vertical directivity control 100 40 degrees Frequency Range 2 way 35Hz 25kHz Maximum Peak SPL 2 way 116 db Enclosure Type Sealed Dimentions H 14 x W 25 5 x D 14 57lbs Tech Specs HR4S HR4S 3 Way One Sub Bass per channel 12 Driver 800watts per channel Frequency Range 3 Way 25Hz 25kHz S12A Sub Base H 18 x W 18 x D 21 5 76 lbs Maximum Peak S...

Page 21: ...warranty claims 7 OWA warrants all service repairs and replacements for 180 days from the date of return to the customer owner Technical Support and Service For warranty service and assistance contact the original authorized dealer distributor to arrange for return and or repair of the product OWA will strive to satisfy all service requests in the fastest manner possible Under the warranty OWA wil...

Page 22: ... non abrasive lint free cloth lightly damped with water Disconnect the mains power cable when cleaning to avoid risk of electric shock Do not use alcohol or ammonia based cleaners Driver active surfaces will not require cleaning as they are deep set inside horn expansions ...

Page 23: ...Ocean Way Audio History ...

Page 24: ...gned and owned four recording studio complexes Five time Grammy Award winning Allen Sides has personally recorded over 1 000 albums many of which have become audiophile classics He has worked with the finest and most famous artists of the last four decades Albums recorded in Allen s studios have sold over a billion copies Allen s hearing capabilities enables our engineers to translate every sonic ...

Page 25: ... elite cliental These many accomplishments paved the way for Ocean Way Audio The HR Series delivers the sound of Ocean Way Studios in a free standing design Engineering speaker systems for professionals incorporating 45 years of award winning experience Ocean Way Hollywood Ocean Way Nashville Ocean Way Record One Ocean Way St Barts ...

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