QSC Audio HPR151W manual

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    1675 MacArthur Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA, 92626 USA Main Number (714) 75 4-6175 or toll free (USA only) (800) 854-407 9 Customer Service(714) 957-71 50 or toll free (USA only) (800) 772-2834 HPR Series Powered Loudspeaker Products User Manual HPR153F 15-inch three- way HPR152F 15-inch two-way HPR151W 15-inch subwoofer HPR181W 18-inch subwoofer *TD-0002[...]

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    2 Important Safety Precautions & Explanation of Symbols Install in accordance with QSC Audio Product's instructions and under the superv ision of a licensed Professional Engineer . WAR N IN G! CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTR IC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. RE FER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERS ONNEL[...]

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    3 Introduction Congratulations and thank you for your purchase of this profes sional, powered loudspeaker product. T o get the most from your in vest- ment, we recommend you review all the information provided in this User Manual. The HPR self-powered loudspeakers provide excellent sound qualit y , durable construction and clean, efficient, on-boar[...]

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    4 HPR151W Features HPR181W Features 1- Pole Cup 4- Power Amplifier 2- Handles (2 each) 5- Slip-resistant Feet (4 each) 3- Grill 6- Casters (HPR181W only) Full Range Amplifier Detail Subwoofer Amplifier Detail 1- Input and Output Connector(s) 6- Power Switch 2- Gain Control 7- Circuit Breaker 3- Power , Signal, and Clip LED Indicators 8- Serial Numb[...]

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    5 Installation HPR152F WARNING! Do not use a loudspeaker suppo rt pole longer than 26” (660mm) when supported by the HPR151W or HPR1 81W subwoofer . Do not rig, fly or suspend this loudspeaker product! Before placing or installing any speaker product, ins pect all hard ware, suspension, cabinets, transducers, brackets and associated eq uipment fo[...]

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    6 AC Mains Connect AC power to the IEC socket on the back of the amplifier by locating the IEC connector -end of the AC power cord and inserting it fully into the IEC inlet on the power amplifier module. NOTE: T urn off the AC power switch before connecting AC power . The correct AC line voltage is shown on the serial number labe l, on the rear pan[...]

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    7 1= shield (ground) 3= jumper to pin 1 2= plus (+) Input Connections (continued) HPR152F and HPR153F: Insert the male XLR input into the jack marked FULL RANGE LINE IN. Ensure the connector is fully seated. HPR151W and HPR181W: Insert the left channel’ s XL R input into the left channel’ s (L) FULL RANGE LINE IN connector . Insert the right ch[...]

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    8 Output Connections (continued) HPR151W and HPR181W FULL RANGE LINE OUT : Use the outputs marked FULL RANGE LINE OUT (Left and/or Right) when connecting to down-stream powered loudspeakers which accept full-range audio or have their own filtering. 100 Hz LOW-CUT : Use the outputs marked 100 Hz LOW-CUT OUT (L and/or R) when connecting to downstream[...]

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    9 100 Hertz Low-Cut Filter Sw itch (HPR152F and HPR153F) Below the LED indicators is a small recessed slide-switch that enables or disables a 100 Hertz low-cut filter . Filter OFF (Full Range) T urn the filter OFF when using without subwoofers or dedicated low-frequency enclosures. Filter ON (100 Hz Low-Cut) T urn the filter ON when using with opti[...]

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    10 SIGNAL Indicator LED The green SIGNAL indicator alerts the user to the p resence of an input signal to the HPR loud- speaker . Normal Indication The green SIGNAL indicator illuminates when the input signal exceeds -25 dB. If No Indication Check Gain settings and increase gain if necessary . Check input connections and audio source for signal. If[...]

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    11 Application Example #1 This example shows a two-channel (stereo) setup utilizing two top-boxes. Audio signals for the Left and Right channels are supplied by the mixer console. This signal source can be just about any variable-output level audio source, such as DJ mixers, profes- sional CD players, or computer -based audio signal sources. Audio [...]

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    12 Application Example #2 This example shows a two-channel (stereo) setup utilizing one subwoofer and two top-boxes. Audio signals for the Left and Right channels are supplied by the mixer console. This signal source can be just about any variable-output level audio source, such as DJ mixers, profes- sional CD players, or computer -based audio sign[...]

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    13 Application Example #3 This example shows a two-channel (stereo) setup utiliz- ing two subwoofers and two top-boxes. Audio signals for the Left and Right channels are supplied by the mixer console. This signal source can be just about any variable-output level audio source, such as DJ mix- ers, professional CD players, or computer -based audio s[...]

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    14 Application Example #4 hookup diagram. Use only high-quality balanced cables for interconnecting the audio equipment. Ensure the top-boxes have their 100 Hz LOW-CU T FIL TER switched on when connect ing to the subwoofer’ s FULL RANGE LINE OUT as a s ignal source. Also, be sure to use either the Left or Right (marked L or R) on the su bwoofers.[...]

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    15 Dimensions, HPR152F Dimensions, HPR153F[...]

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    16 Dimensions, HPR151W Dimensions, HPR181W[...]

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    17 Specifications, Full Range Models HPR152F HPR153F Frequency Response, ±6dB 53-18k Hz 42-19k Hz Frequency Range, -10dB limit 50-20k Hz 38-20k Hz Maximum Peak SPL 135dB 133dB Nominal coverage, H x V 90°x60° 90°x40° Directivity Index 9.4 11.1 Directivity Factor 8.7 12.9 T ransducer Desc ription 15” (381mm) transducer with 3” (76mm) voice c[...]

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    18 Specifications, Su bwoofer Models HPR151W HPR181W Frequency Response, ± 6dB 47-110 Hz 42-110 Hz Frequency Range, -10dB limit 43-140 Hz 39-140 Hz Maximum Peak SPL 133dB 134dB Nominal coverage, H x V Not applicable (N/A) Not applicable (N/A) Directivity Index 00 Directivity Factor 11 T ransducer Descri ption 15” (381mm) transducer with 3” (76[...]

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    19 Notes:[...]

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    W arranty (USA only; other countries , see your dealer or distri butor) Disclaimer QSC Audio Products, Inc. is not liable for any damage to amplifiers or any other equipment that is caused by negligence or impr oper installation and/or use of this loudspeaker product. QSC Audio Products 3 Y ear Limited Warranty QSC Audio Products, Inc. (“QSC”) [...]