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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 dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings.  Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus 

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.  A polarized plug has two 

blades with one wider than the other.  A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding 

prong.  The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety.  If the provided plug does not fit 

into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience 

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Make sure the power cord remains readily accessible at all times.

12. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has 

been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or 

objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not 

operate normally, or has been dropped.

“WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS 

APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE”

“CAUTION:  THESE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY QUALIFIED SERVICE 

PERSONNEL ONLY.  TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT PERFORM ANY 

SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT CONTAINED IN THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UNLESS 

YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO”.

The lightning flash with arrowhead 

symbol, within an equilateral 

triangle, is intended to alert the 

user to the presence of uninsulated 

“Dangerous Voltage” within the 

product’s enclosure that may be of 

sufficient magnitude to constitute a 

risk of electric shock to humans.

The exclamation point, within 

an equilateral triangle is 

intended to alert the users to the 

presence of important operating 

and maintenance (servicing) 

instructions in the literature 

accompanying the product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Renkus-Heinz, Inc.,  19201 Cook Street,   Foothill Ranch,   CA 92610-3501,   USA 

Tel: 949-588-9997 • Fax: 949-588-9514 • [email protected] • www.renkus-heinz.com

RH 773 Rev A       April 2013

Summary of Contents for Varia VA15S

Page 1: ...Modular Point Source Array Modules Associated 15 Inch Subwoofer VA101 7 VAX101 7 Series VA101 15 VAX101 15 Series VA101 22 VAX101 22 Series VA15S VAX15S Subwoofer Users Manual...

Page 2: ...onal waveguides The new transitional waveguides produce a trapezoidal coverage pattern ideally suited for many square and rectangular rooms and often eliminate the need for additional side or down fil...

Page 3: ...ins so it can easily be stacked with similar modules For example 7 modules with other 7 modules Joining unlike modules for example joining 7 modules with 15 modules requires special joining bars calle...

Page 4: ...the multi angle pole sockets on the full range cabinets allow one or two of the full range array modules to be pole mounted on the subwoofers Safety is always a consideration in any setup and conside...

Page 5: ...s are aligned See Figure 1 B Then remove the top quick disconnect pins from the bot tom of the upper cabinet s heavy metal channels and use the knurled knobs to slide the connecting bars down into pla...

Page 6: ...l range modules beneath them Up to 6 full range modules and two subwoofers can easily and safely be flown in this fashion Please refer to page 3 for a list of connecting bars VARIA also offers a choic...

Page 7: ...angement is shackles and a sling 3 Raise the cabinet high enough to let you roll or slide the next cabinet into position beneath it and lower the first cabinet into position over the second cabinet an...

Page 8: ...of the cabinet to change its aiming angle 1 Decide what aiming angle you need and from the chart on the metal channel determine which numbered hole location you should use 2 Remove the quick disconnec...

Page 9: ...Page 9 Point Source Array Modules This page intentionally left blank for future expansion of ground stacking instructions...

Page 10: ...ngle RHANG VA101H bar for two cabinets two for 3 to 5 cabinet horizontal arrays and more for even larger horizontal arrays Note that the RHANG VA101H flying hardware accommodates only the 22 5 degree...

Page 11: ...Software All self powered Varia loudspeak ers are equipped with RHAON the first practical system to combine individual loudspeaker control and supervision of self powered loud speaker systems with di...

Page 12: ...of high frequency energy from air loss over distance 2 the increased coupling between array modules at low frequencies 3 different room sizes and acoustics They allow you to maintain the proper High M...

Page 13: ...sive operation using the internal crossover The crossover can be bypassed by removing the connector plate from the cabinet and changing several internal connections For detailed instructions please re...

Page 14: ...d Looping 4 pin Neutrik Speakon Terminal strips 23 3 4 W x 13 H x 15 D 60 3 cm x 33 cm x 38 cm VAX101 7 64 Lbs 29 0kg VA101 7 52R 68 Lbs 30 8 kg VAX101 15 59 Lbs 26 8 kg VA101 15 63R 63 Lbs 28 6 kg VA...

Page 15: ...ential 1 0 V for RPO 74 dB CobraNet Dual RJ45 connectors accept Cat 5 copper cable Analog Looping XLR female in male out pin 1 chassis pin 2 pin 3 Phoenix connectors evel Mute 10 dB Input Pad IEC Powe...

Page 16: ...l for 8 Treaded Pole Socket VA101 VAX101 Dimensional Drawings VA15S R VAX15S Dimensional Drawing Point Source Array Modules 23 3 4 13 15 15 Front View Bottom View Top View End Views VA101 22 52R VAX10...

Page 17: ...eels Level mute 19 H x 23 3 4 W x 22 1 2 D 48 3 cm x 60 3 cm x 56 5 cm 114 Lbs 51 7 Kg net 112 Lbs 50 8 Kg net Output Power Freq Resp THD Distortion Hum Noise Damping Input Sensitivity CMR Input Conne...

Page 18: ...QUENCY Bandwidth BOOST CUT EQ 4 CENTER FREQUENCY Bandwidth BOOST CUT 4 0 dB 2 dB NONE 7 125 Hz NONE 9 dB NONE 13 kHz 1 kHz 4 5 kHz 6 570 Hz 2 7 kHz 3 0 dB 2 dB WIRED AS BI AMP LF HF VAX101 7 0 dB 11 d...

Page 19: ...ER FREQUENCY 40 Hz HP 80 Hz LP TYPE BUTTERWORTH BUTTERWORTH SLOPE 24 dB Oct 18 dB Oct NORMAL VAX15S WIRED AS ACTIVE 0 dB NONE VA101 7 52 Series VA101 7 6 52R 60o H VA101 7 9 52R 90o H VA101 7 12 52R 1...

Page 20: ...CY Bandwidth BOOST CUT EQ 4 CENTER FREQUENCY Bandwidth BOOST CUT 5 2 2 kHz 250 3 dB 0 4 3 4 0 dB 3 0 dB 13 kHz 2 0 dB 1 8 kHz 3 2 kHz 7 7 9 dB 1 1 kHz 0 4 3 dB 1 5 dB 520 Hz 1 7 kHz 3 4 0 dB 125 Hz 0...

Page 21: ...CY 40 Hz HP 80 Hz LP TYPE BUTTERWORTH BUTTERWORTH SLOPE 24 dB Oct 18 dB Oct NORMAL 0 dB NONE VAX15S USED IN AN ACTIVE SYSTEM VA101 15 52 Series VA101 15 6 52R 60o H VA101 15 9 52R 90o H VA101 15 12 52...

Page 22: ...ROSSOVER CENTER FREQUENCY 60 Hz HP 1 7 kHz LP 1 6 kHz HP NONE TYPE BUTTERWORTH LINKWITZ RILEY LINKWITZ RILEY NONE SLOPE 24 dB Oct 24 dB Oct 24 dB Oct NONE EQ 1 CENTER FREQUENCY Bandwidth BOOST CUT EQ...

Page 23: ...QUENCY 40 Hz HP 80 Hz LP TYPE BUTTERWORTH BUTTERWORTH SLOPE 24 dB Oct 18 dB Oct NORMAL VAX15S WIRED AS ACTIVE 0 dB NONE VA101 22 52 Series VA101 22 6 52R 60o H VA101 22 9 52R 90o H VA101 22 12 52R 120...

Page 24: ...efer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects h...

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