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Nexus Q
Sophisticated finish, complimented by strategic design
U S E R G U I D E V 2 . 0
Page 1: ...voidacoustics com Nexus Q Sophisticated finish complimented by strategic design USER GUIDE V2 0 ...
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Page 3: ...elcome 6 3 2 Nexus Q Overview 6 3 3 Key Features 6 3 4 Nexus Q Specifications 7 3 5 Nexus Q Dimensions 7 4 Cabling and Wiring 8 4 1 Electrical Safety 8 4 2 Cable Considerations for Fixed Installations 8 4 3 Impedance Graph 8 4 4 Nexus Q Wiring Diagram 9 4 5 Bias Q3 Q5 speakON Wiring 9 4 6 Amplifier Loading Guidelines 10 5 Adjustments 11 5 1 Wheel Removal 11 5 2 Grille Removal 12 6 Service 13 6 1 R...
Page 4: ... of causing permanent hearing damage from prolonged exposure The higher the sound level the less exposure needed to cause such damage Avoid prolonged exposure to the high sound levels from the loudspeaker 1 2 Limitations This guide is provided to help familiarise the user with the loudspeaker system and its accessories It is not intended to provide comprehensive electrical fire mechanical and nois...
Page 5: ...y of its contents are found to be damaged inform the shipping company and inform your dealer When you are removing your Nexus Q loudspeaker from its original packaging Nexus Q loudspeakers come packaged in a lid and base carton that has a protective sleeve around it avoid using sharp implements to remove the cardboard to protect the finish If you need to place the loudspeaker on a flat surface ens...
Page 6: ...gs you years of satisfaction This guide will help you both use this product safely and ensure it performs to its full capability 3 2 Nexus Q overview As part of the Nexus low frequency system the Nexus Q delivers impressive upper bass fre quencies via a new enclosure design The four high power 12 drivers use a front loaded horn to achieve high efficiency and a rear port with a newly developed pres...
Page 7: ... AES Maximum output3 145 dB cont 151 dB peak Driver configuration 4 x 12 Dispersion Array dependant Connectors 2 x 4 pole speakON Height 754 mm 29 7 Width 738 mm 29 Depth 860 mm 33 9 Weight 130 kg 286 6 lbs 1 Measured in half space 2 AES2 1984 compliant 3 Calculated 3 5 Nexus Q dimensions 738 29 738 29 754 29 7 860 33 9 738 29 754 29 7 738 29 860 33 9 738 29 860 33 9 Figure 3 1 Dimensions ...
Page 8: ... grade C11000 or above Cables for permanent installations should be compliant with the following standards IEC 60332 1 Fire retardancy of a single cable IEC 60332 3C Fire retardancy of bunched cables IEC 60754 1 Amount of Halogen Gas Emissions IEC 60754 2 Degree of acidity of released gases IEC 61034 2 Measurement of smoke density We suggest using the following maximum copper cable lengths to keep...
Page 9: ...4 Nexus Q wiring diagram speakONTM pins 1 1 speakONTM pins 2 2 In LF 2 x 12 LF 2 x 12 Out LF link LF link Figure 4 2 Wiring diagram 4 5 Bias Q3 Q5 speakONTM wiring 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 Figure 4 4 Bias Q5 Bias Q3 Q5 Out 1 Output LF 4 x 12 Max parallel units 2 2 Ω load to amplifier Figure 4 3 Bias Q3 LF 1 LF 1 LF 2 LF 2 LF 1 LF 1 LF 2 LF 2 ...
Page 10: ...ure 4 5 2 x Nexus Q 4 Ω per channel 1 amplifier Figure 4 6 4 x Nexus Q 2 Ω per channel 1 amplifier Figure 4 7 6 x Nexus Q 2 Ω per channel 2 amplifier Ensure all amplifier channels are loaded equally Limiters engage correctly Cabinets acoustic principles are the same Bias Q5 Bias Q5 Figure 4 8 8 x Nexus Q 2 Ω per channel 2 amplifier ...
Page 11: ...the grille can cause debris to collect within the enclosure take care to remove anything that may have collected internally Do not use impact tools 5 1 Wheel removal Figure 5 1 Bolt removal Step 1 Remove all four M6 bolts with a 13 mm spanner wrench Step 2 Remove add the wheels and keep in a safe place Repeat the process for the other three wheels Figure 5 2 Wheel removal Figure 5 3 Bolt tightenin...
Page 12: ...to remove the tab bolts as they may become lost within the enclosure Figure 5 5 Grille removal Step 2 Remove grille Step 3 Replace the M6 bolts by hand until finger tight before using hand tools Figure 5 6 Bolt replacement 5 2 Grille removal Page 12 UG10576 2 0 Nexus Q User Guide V2 0 5 Adjustments ...
Page 13: ...ct Note that your dealer will need to see a copy of your sales receipt as proof of purchase so please have this to hand when applying for return authorisation 6 2 Shipping and packing considerations When sending a Void Nexus Q loudspeaker to an authorised service centre please write a detailed description of the fault and list any other equipment used in conjunction with the faulty product Accesso...
Page 14: ... dedicated power amplification module with DSP management The wiring connection shall be via two Neutrik speakON NL4 one for input and one for loop out to another speaker to allow for pre wiring of the connector before installation The enclosure shall be constructed from a 18 mm multi laminate birch plywood finished in textured polyurea and shall contain fixture points for a pressed steel powder c...
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