Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto P1500X del fabbricante Cerwin-Vega
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P-SERIES MANUAL P1500X & P1800SX Powered Loudspe akers Instruction Manual (Engli sh) – Page 2 Manuel d'instructi on (Français) – Page 34 Manual de instruccion es (Español) – Página 6.
CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 2 To avoid injury, read all operating instructions and safety information in this manual b efore using the spe aker. Failure to follow th ese safety instruc tions could result in fire, ele ctric shock, or other injury or d amage to th e speaker or other p roperty.
CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: The lightning flash with an arro whead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intend ed to alert the us er to the presence of un-insulated dangerous voltage within the unit’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitu de to constitute a risk of electric shock to per sons.
CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 4 IMPORTANT SAFE TY INSTRUCT IONS (continued) 1. The u nit and power supp ly should only be connected to a p ower outlet that matches th e voltage an d frequency as marked o n the rear of the unit an d power supply.
CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 5 REGULATORY CERTI FICATION Cerwin-Vega de clares under our sole r esponsibility that this product, to which this declaration relates, is in confor mity with the following s.
CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 6 Introduction Congratulations - Wel come to the Cerwin-Vega! Family! You’ve joined a growing gro up of audio professionals who have turned to Cerwin-Vega! for the most advanced audio reproduction systems available.
CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 7 Quick Start The steps below provide a quick reference on how to setup and use a single loudspeaker. A typical setup will follow the same basic steps. STEP 1 Make sure the lou dspeaker is unp lugged. Be sure the mas te r switch is to set to th e ‘OFF’ positio n.
CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 8 P1500X Mixer - Re ar Panel The P1500X powered loudspeaker has an assortment of mixer controls and con nections that cover several applications. It is suggested t o review the P1500X mixer, as listed b elow, to take full advantage of the pr oduct feature s.
CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 9 ( C ) S I G N A L / C L I P I N D I C A T O R S Each of the three inputs is monitored by an indicator that provides status on the incoming audio signal. The SIGNAL indicator is illuminated when there is an audio signal present with a level greater than -30dBu, approximat ely the lowes t level before a MUTE condition.
CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 10 ( J ) C U S T O M F E A T U R E S E N H A N C E D E Q S W I T C H The ENHANCED EQ switch adjusts the contour of the overall frequency response and attenuates the mid-range fr equencies which helps i ncrease focus on the low and high frequencies wh ile potentially reducing feedback.
CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 11 P1800SX Mixer - R ear Panel The P1800SX powered subwoofer features an assortment of controls and co nnecti ons similar to the P1500X but unique to the needs of this sub woofer. It is sugges ted to review th e P1800SX mix er, as listed below, to take full advan tage of the product features.
CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 12 ( D ) L I N K O U T P U T This is a balanced XLR output that is the sum of the two input channels. This output is not affected by chang es to the Main Volume knob or the custom features. This connection is designed to provide an output which combines both channels together for connecting t o an additional P18 00SX.
CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 13 P1500X and P1800 SX Power Conne ctions - Rear P anel The P1500X and P1800SX power connections are located on the rear panel. It is suggested to understand the power connections and descrip tions belo w to insure proper use.
CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 14 Using the P1500X as a floor/stage m onitor The P1500X can be used as a floor monitor by laying the cabinet on its side at a fixed 45 degree angle toward the performers.
CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 15 Using the pole mount The P1500X has two different pole mounting angles: level and 7.5 degrees down. This allows the loudspeaker to be adjusted to an angle that provides optimal audien ce coverage. For example, a loudspeaker placed on a raised stage platform may have the pole mount adjusted to 7.
CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 16 Using the suspen sion points The P1500X suspension points are M10 threads with a depth of 25mm. Two suspension po ints are located on each handle (top for vertical orientati on and on the side for horizontal orientation) a s we ll as two pull-back po ints located on the rear of the unit.
CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 17 Application #1 – Single P1500X A single P1500X power ed speaker can be used to reinf orce sound for a wide varie ty of perfor mances. The diagram bel ow shows an application where a vocal microphone, an acoustic-electric guitar and either a keyboard or media player are used together.
CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 18 Application #2 – Adding a second P1 500X A second P1500X loudspeaker can easily be added using a standard XLR/mic cable as in the example below. A two speaker syste m can cover a wider audience and situations where more volume is needed.
CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 19 Application #3 – Adding Subwoof ers For demanding applications where even greater bass response is ideal, adding subwoofers to a pair of P 1500X speaker s is a great idea.
CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 20 Application #3 – Adding Subwoof ers (Adjusting HPF & LPF Fil ters continued) When using the P1500X and P1800SX together it is important to know how to set the HIGH PASS FILTER switch on the P1500X and the HPF THRU & LPF SUB switch on the P1800SX so that both speakers work well together.
CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 21 Application #4 – Daisy-Chain Some events m ay require several P 1500X speakers spread across a long distance or a large stage front to provid e adequate sound reinforcement for the entire audien ce.
CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 22 Application #5 – Adding a P15 00X as a Stage Monitor In a live performance, the performer may wish to have a stage monitor to help hear the perfor mance better. The diagram below shows a P1500X used as a stage mo nit or for the performer plus two P1500X speakers (daisy-chained) for the audience.
CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 23 Application #6 – Large Venue/Front of House In larger venues the Front of House engineer has control of the entire sound reinforcement system using the console mixer.
CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 24 Protective Grill The P1500X and P1800SX are shipped with the grill attached. It is recommend ed to leave the grill in place as it will prevent any accidental damage to the dri vers that m ay result durin g transporta tion, setup and general use.
CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 25 System Block Dia gram (P1500X full-range loudspe aker) System Block Dia gram (P1800 SX subw oofer).
CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 26 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution No Sound Loudspeaker is not connected to active AC power Verify the loudspeaker is indeed connected to an active AC power source. Various o utlets may need to be switched ‘on’. Use a lamp as another way to be sure the AC power source is acti ve.
CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 27 Troubleshooting (continued) Bad Sound Equipment settings are not set properl y causing distortion Check the m eters o n the external m ixing console to ensure that th.
CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 28 Specifications P1500X P1800SX System Type: Active 2-way full -range, bass refle x Active Subwoofer, bass r eflex Frequency Rang e (-10 dB): 49.8 Hz – 23.5 kHz 31. 5 Hz – 27 2 .0 Hz Frequency Respons e (±3 dB): 55 .0 Hz – 20.
CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 29 Care and Mai ntenance Before any cleaning or maintenance, be sure the loudspeaker is unplugged, turned off, and that all cables are removed. Be sure to avoid an y moistu re coming into th e openings of the spea ker. The loudspeaker can be maintained cosmetically using a dry cloth.
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CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 31 Warranty Thank you for ch oosing one of Gibson Pro Audio’s bra nds (Stanton, KRK, or Cerwin Vega!). Your satisfaction is extremely important to us. We proudly stand behind the quality of our work and appreciate that you put your trust in us.
CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 32 THIS WARRANTY IS EXTENDED TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER ONLY AND M AY NOT BE TRANSF ERRED OR ASSIGNED TO SUBSEQUEN T OWNERS.
CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 33 How to Obtain War ranty Service Warranty Service outside the United St ates: To initiate a warranty repair, please contact the Authorized Gibson Pro Audio distributor from whom you purchased y our merchand ise, and follow the distrib utor’s return /warranty p olicy.
CERWIN-VEGA! IS A REGISTERED TRA DEMARK OF CERWIN-VEGA CERWIN-VEGA! EST UNE MARQUE DÉ POSÉE DE CERWI N-VEGA CERWIN-VEGA! ES UNA MARCA CO MERCIAL REGISTR ADA DE CERWIN-VEGA CERWIN-VEGA! LST EN REGISTRIERTES WARENZEICHE N VON CERWIN-VEGA P1500X and P1800S X REV C © 2012 CERWIN -VEGA A member of the Gibson family of brand s.
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