Meyer Sound MTG-1100 Bedienungsanleitung

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ii EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY within the meaning of the EC Machine Dir ective 2006/42/EC © 2012  Meyer Sound. All rights reserved. MTG-1100 Assembly Guide, PN 05.220.030.01 A The contents of this manual ar e furnished fo r informational purposes only , are subject to change without notice, and should not be con- strued as a commitment by Meye[...]

iii CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction 5 How to Use This Manual 5 Safety, Regulatory, Inspection & Maintenance Information 5 Chapter 2: 1100-LFC Groundstacks and Cardioid Arrays 9 Groundstacking 1100-LFC Loudspeakers 9 1100-LFC Cardioid Arrays 10 Chapter 3: MRK-1100 Rigging Kit 11 MRK-1100 Rigging Kit Contents 11 Installing the MRK-1100 Rigging K[...]

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5 CHAPTER 1: INTR ODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Make sure to r ead these operating instructions in their entiret y before configuring a loudspeaker system with 1100-LFC loudspeakers. In particular , pay close attention to material related to safety issues. As you read these operat ing instructions, you will encounter the following icons for notes[...]

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 6 All load ratings and other specifications given in this manual are the result o f accepted engineering practice and careful test - ing. However , such specifications and ratings are subject to change. USERS SHOULD CHE CK THE QUICKFLY SECTION OF THE MEYER SOUND WEBSITE AT www .meyersound.com OR CONTACT T ECHNICAL SUPPORT AT[...]

MG-MINA G RID ASSEM BLY GUIDE 7 Annual Compr ehensive Examination and T es t Program In addition to r outine checks on the road for touring systems, Meyer Sound also r ecommends a careful, compr ehensive sys- tem examination and testing “at home” in the war ehouse or other appr opriate location at regular intervals. Such at home examinations an[...]

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9 CHAPTER 2: 1100-LFC GR OUNDS TACKS AND CARDIOID ARRAYS GROUNDSTACKING 1100-LFC LOUDSPEAKERS 1100-LFCs can be groundstacked up to four unit s high, with or without the MRK-1100 rigging kit. Protective, plastic skids ar e included on the bottom of the 1100-LFC cabinet that secur ely align with the slots on the cabinet top. Units can be stacked norm[...]

CHAPTER 2: 1100-LFC GROUNDSTACKS AND CARDIOID ARRAYS 10 1100-LFC CARDIOID ARRAYS The 1100-LFC low-frequency contr ol element is defined by its sonic linearity in repr oducing low-frequency transients at high, continuous output levels with very low distortion. This ultr a low distortion, coupled with exceptional headroom and optimized rigging option[...]

11 CHAPTER 3: MRK-1100 RIGGING KIT The optional MRK-1100 rigging kit allows the 1100-LFC to be flown fr om the MTG-1100 top grid. The rigging kit is available as a factory-installed option or as a field upgrade and uses ru gged GuideALinks and intuitive quick-release pins to secur ely link adjacent loudspeakers in gr oundstacked and flown array con[...]

CHAPTER 3: MRK-1100 RIGGING KIT 12 INSTALLING THE MRK-1100 RIGGING KIT T o install the MRK-1100 rigging kit: 1. Use a 7/32-inch hex wrench to r emove the 16 3/8-inch flathead socket bolts from the 1100-LFC (8 on each side of the cab- inet). 2. Apply 1 or 2 drops of Loctite to each 3/8-inch flathead socket bolt. 3. Secure the four rigging bars to th[...]

MG-MINA G RID ASSEM BLY GUIDE 13 1100-LFC GUIDEALINKS When equipped with the MRK-1100 rigging kit, the 1100-LFC includes four captive GuideALinks that link to ad jacent units in flown and gr oundstacked arrays. Located at the top corners of the cabinet, the GuideALinks extend up and into the link slots of the cabinet above it (or into the link slot[...]

CHAPTER 3: MRK-1100 RIGGING KIT 14 When linking 1100-LFCs, two quick-release pins ar e required for each GuideALink: one to secur e the link in the bottom unit, and one to secure the link to the top (linked) unit. Eight 1/2 x 1.25-inch quick-release pins (blue) ar e included with the MRK-1100 rigging kit. Loudspeakers ar e linked at a fixed splay a[...]

15 CHAPTER 4: MTG-1100 T OP GRID The MTG-1100 top grid flies 1100-LFC arrays of up to 12 cabinet s at a 7:1 safety ratio, or up to 16 cabinets at a 5:1 safety ratio. The grid accommodates a variety of pickup configurations with six pickup points, thr ee each on the front and r ear of the grid. The grid also includes 0.28-inch, center attachment poi[...]

CHAPTER 4: MTG-1100 TOP GRID 16 TIP: The MTG-1100 top grid can travel installed on top of 1100-LFC stacks. TIP: The MTG-1100 top grid includes 0.28-inch, center att achment points that accommodate brackets and adapters for lasers and inclinometers. MTG-1100 T op Grid Kit Contents MTG-1100 T op Grid Dimensions MTG-1100 T op Grid W eight: 195 lbs (88[...]

MG-MINA G RID ASSEM BLY GUIDE 17 MTG-1100 T OP GRID LOAD RATINGS The following table lists the maximum suspended weight for the MTG-1100 top grid. NOTE: The grid tilt should not be lar ger than the one achiev ed by the natural rotation of the array . Pull-back points should not be used to tilt the array . Requirements for MTG-1100 T op Grid Load Ra[...]

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19 CHAPTER 5: MTG-1100 PICKUP CONFIGURATIONS The MTG-1100 top grid accommodates a variety of pickup configur ations with its six pickup points, three each on the fr ont and rear of the g rid. When possible, use the front and r ear pickup points to change the tilt of the grid with the front and r ea r motors. Y ou can also bridle between pickup poin[...]

CHAPTER 5: MTG-1100 PICKUP CONFIGURATIONS 20 THREE PICKUP POINTS The MTG-1100 top grid supports the following configurations with three pickup points. CAUTION: When suspending MTG-1100 arrays from one or two motors, make sure each m otor and ceiling pickup point (above the hook) ar e rated to hold the total weight of the grid and array . CAUTION: T[...]

MG-MINA G RID ASSEM BLY GUIDE 21 FOUR PICKUP POINTS The MTG-1100 top grid supports the following configurations with four pickup points. CAUTION: When suspending MTG-1100 arrays from one or two motors, make sure each m otor and ceiling pickup point (above the hook) ar e rated to hold the total weight of the grid and array . CAUTION: The minimum leg[...]

CHAPTER 5: MTG-1100 PICKUP CONFIGURATIONS 22 4 to 4 Corner Point Co nfiguration[...]

23 CHAPTER 6: MVP-LEO-M V EE PLATE The optional MVP-LEO-M V ee plate provides ±21 degr ees of horizontal rotation for t he MTG-1100 top grid. The bottom of the V ee plate attaches to the grid’ s rear center attachment point. T he top cor ners of the V ee plate attach to two motors, which, when adjusted, affec t the horizontal rotation of the gri[...]

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25 CHAPTER 7: MAS-1100 ARRAY SPACER The optional MAS-1100 array spacer can be placed between cabinets to lengthen 1100-LFC arrays, imp roving vertical directionality . Similar to an 1100-LFC equipped with the MRK-1 100 rigging kit, the MAS-1100 array spacer includes four captive GuideALinks that extend up and in to the link slots of the cabinet abo[...]

CHAPTER 7: MAS-1100 ARRAY SPACER 26 MAS-1100 Array Spacer Kit Contents MAS-1100 Array Spacer Dimensions MAS-1100 Array Spa cer W eight: 82 lbs (37. 2 kg) PN 40.220.080.01 Quantity Part Number Item 1 45.220.080.01 MAS-1100 array spacer 8 134.044 1/2 x 1.50” quick-release pins (with blue button) MAS-1100 Array Spacer Dimensions 28.09 [713 mm] 19.50[...]

27 CHAPTER 8: MCF-1100 CASTER FRAME The optional MCF-1100 caster frame safely supports up to thr ee 1100-LFCs for transport, making it easy to assemble and dis- assemble arrays in blocks of three cabinets. The caster frame’ s sturdy construction allows it to be conveniently moved with forklifts. The MCF-1100 can also be used to support 1100-LFCs [...]

CHAPTER 8: MCF-1100 CASTER FRAME 28 1100-LFC cabinets equipped with the MRF-1100 rigging kit prov ide for more secure t ransport as the bottom cabinet can be linked and pinned to the caster frame (see Figur e 2). Each of the three cabinets can be linked and pinned tog ether as well. TIP: The MTG-1100 top grid can travel installed on top of 1100-LFC[...]

MG-MINA G RID ASSEM BLY GUIDE 29 MCF-1100 Ca ster Fram e Dimensions MCF-1100 Caster F rame W eight: 138 lbs (62.6 kg) MCF-1100 T ruck Packing Examples MCF-1100 Caster Frame Dimensions MCF-1100 T ruck Packing Configurations 52.24 [1327 mm] 56.32 [1431 mm] 34.75 [883 mm] 44.70 [1135 mm] 25.50 [648 mm] 24.09 [612 mm] 8.25 [210 mm] 10.62 [270 mm] 51.49[...]

CHAPTER 8: MCF-1100 CASTER FRAME 30 SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR TH E MCF-1100 CASTER FRAME ■ Do not stack more than t hree 1100-LFCs on the caster frame. ■ Use straps when transporting 1100-LFCs that have not been fit ted with the MRK-1100 rigging kit. ■ Avoid moving st acks in the front-to-back dir ection of the 1100-LFCs (the long side); always m[...]

31 APPENDIX A: ASSEMBLING ARRA YS WITH THE MTG-1100 T OP GRID T o assemble an 1100-LFC array with the MTG-1100 top grid: 1. Attach the MTG-1100 top grid to the motors: ■ Place the MTG-1100 on the floor or on a r oad trunk in the approximate location whe re the rigging points have been established and the motors have been hung. ■ Attach 7/8-inch[...]

APPENDIX A: ASSEMBLING ARRAYS WITH THE MTG-1100 TOP GRID 32 ■ Lower the suspended loudspeakers so the bottom cabinet is ap proximately 1 inch above the top cabinet on the floor . Adjust the placement of the stack on the floor so the top cabinet’ s rigging bars align with those of the suspended cabinet above it. Extend the GuideALinks fr om the [...]

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