EAW VRS12 VRS18 manual

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    VRS 1 2 VRS 1 8 Passive Subwoofers INSTRUCTION MANUAL[...]

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    2 – VRS12 and VRS18 VRS12 and VRS18 – 3 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’ s instructions[...]

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    2 – VRS12 and VRS18 VRS12 and VRS18 – 3 14. Rigging Precautions: When mounting or suspending EAW Commercial loudspeaker enclosures, it is essential that load ratings, rigging techniques, and special safety considerations be appropriate for the installation. Use only the mounting/rigging points on the loudspeaker enclosure intended for this purp[...]

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    4 – VRS12 and VRS18 VRS12 and VRS18 – 5 2. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new EAW Commercial loudspeaker . Y ou now own one of the nest professional audio products available – the result of exceptional engineering and meticulous craftsmanship. Please read these instructions to get the maximum performance from your new[...]

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    4 – VRS12 and VRS18 VRS12 and VRS18 – 5 3. INST ALLA TION Unpacking and Inspection Visually inspect the outside of the shipping carton and check for any shipping damage. After unpacking, if you nd concealed damage to the loudspeaker , save the packing materials for the carrier’ s inspection, notify the carrier immediately , and le a shi[...]

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    6 – VRS12 and VRS18 VRS12 and VRS18 – 7 4. CONNECTIONS W ARNING: T o prevent the risk of electric shock, do not connect the loudspeaker with the amplier switched on. The protective cover over the terminal strip is a safety feature per CE requirements. Replace this cover after making the signal connections. 1. Remove the insulating cover from[...]

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    6 – VRS12 and VRS18 VRS12 and VRS18 – 7 Precautions • T o prevent inductive phenomena causing humming or distortion, the speaker cables should not be run together with electrical energy conductors, microphone cables, or line-level audio lines. • Use speaker cables that have markings to distinguish the polarity , such as insulation or conduc[...]

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    8 – VRS12 and VRS18 VRS12 and VRS18 – 9 5. OPERA TION Signal Processing The loudspeakers have no internal crossover , allowing maximum power transfer to the woofers. External signal processing is required to shape the line-level signals before they reach your power amplier . The recommended high-pass, low-pass, and EQ setting are shown in th[...]

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    8 – VRS12 and VRS18 VRS12 and VRS18 – 9 6. SPECIFICA TIONS Model VRS12 VRS18 Woofer 12” x 2 18” x 1 Woofer Loading Bass reex Bass reex Operating Range (processed, -10 dB) 32 Hz - 150 Hz 31 Hz - 145 Hz Axial Sensitivity (whole space SPL) 92 dB, 32 Hz to 150 Hz 93 dB, 31 Hz to 145 Hz Peak Sensitivity (whole space SPL) 101 dB, 20 Hz to 2[...]

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    10 – VRS12 and VRS18 VRS12 and VRS18 – 11 VRS18 Dimensions and Mounting Points 13. 00 " (33 0. 2) 4.00" (101.6) 20. 88 " (53 0. 35) RIGHT SIDE VRS18 GRILLE PARTIALL Y SHOWN FR ONT FRO NT L C DIMENSIONS APPLY TO BOTH SIDES DIMENSIONS APPLY TO TOP AND BOTTOM L C L C BACK L C 20. 27 " (51 4. 8) 24. 56 " (62 3. 8) 30. 00 &q[...]

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    10 – VRS12 and VRS18 VRS12 and VRS18 – 11 Processed: Before amplication, the audio signal is processed by the recommended high-pass, low-pass and EQ settings (see below). PERFORMANCE GRAPHS VRS18 Impedance vs Frequency VRS18 Recommended Processor Response VRS18 Axial Response vs Frequency VRS12 Impedance vs Frequency VRS12 Recommended Proces[...]

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    12 – VRS12 and VRS18 VRS12 and VRS18 – 13 7. TROUBLESHOOTING Loudspeaker difculties usually fall into one of the following categories. The causes for each are listed in the most likely order of probability . No Sound or Low Output • Loudspeaker cables or connectors are not wired correctly or are faulty . Check all cabling, referring to the[...]

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    12 – VRS12 and VRS18 VRS12 and VRS18 – 13 8. SERVICE and MAINTENANCE Maintenance Usually , your EAW Commercial loudspeaker will not require regular maintenance for normal use. However , you can do several things to keep your loudspeaker in good operating and cosmetic condition. • T esting: Periodically test your loudspeaker for proper perform[...]

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    14 – VRS12 and VRS18 VRS12 and VRS18 – 15 Service If your loudspeaker should require servicing, please follow these instructions: 1. Call EAW Commercial T ech Support at 1-888-337-7404, 7 am t o 5 p m P ST (Monday-Friday), to verify the problem and obtain a Service Request Number . Be sure to have the serial number of the unit when you call. Y [...]

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    14 – VRS12 and VRS18 VRS12 and VRS18 – 15 9. W ARRANTY Warranty: LOUD T echnologies Inc. requires its authorized EAW Commercial distributors abide by the following warranty terms for all EAW Commercial brand products (all dates are from the date of delivery from an Authorized EAW Commercial Distributor to the end user/installation site): Loudsp[...]

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    EAW Commercial | One Main Street | Whitinsville, MA 01588 USA TEL toll free within US/Canada 888.337.7404 | TEL outside US 425.892.6503 | FAX 425.485.1152 www .eawcommercial.com © 2004 LOUD T echnologies Inc. All Rights Reserved. EAW Commercial is a registered trademark of LOUD T echnologies Inc.[...]