EAW RL12, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...us near water 6 Clean only with a dry cloth 7 Do not block any amplifier ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the ...

Page 3: ...w this warning could cause equipment damage injury or death CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ À LIRE EN PREMIER Instructions Relative à la Sécurité Lisez et respectez toutes les consignes de sécurité et les mises en garde fournies dans le manuel des enceintes EAW avant d utiliser ce produit Le non respect de ces consignes et mises en garde peut entraîner des dommages aux équipements et des accidents aux perso...

Page 4: ... ese tipo de corriente Si ese enchufe no es compatible con su salida de corriente contacte con un electricista profesional para que cambie el enchufe del cable por el tipo adecuado Asegúrese de que la salida de corriente tenga una conexión a tierra adecuada El no observar esta advertencia puede dar lugar a averías en el aparato daños en las personas o incluso la muerte SICHERHEITSHINWEISE LESEN SI...

Page 5: ...ressly approved by LOUD Technologies could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Correct Disposal of this Product This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of with your household waste according to the WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC and your national law This product should be handed over to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic eq...

Page 6: ...view 9 Unpacking 9 Contents 9 Functionality and Operation 10 RL12 RL15 Rear Input Panel Connectors and Controls 10 RL18S Subwoofer Rear Input Panel Connectors and Control 11 Audio Connections 12 AC Mains Connection 12 Linking power 12 Operating Indicators 13 Operating Limits 14 Adjusting the Output Level 14 LED Dim 14 Onboard Processing Voicing 15 Voicing Options RL12 RL15 15 Main 15 Main Sub 15 M...

Page 7: ...21 Two RL18S Side by Side Horizontal 21 Two RL18S Side by Side Vertical 21 Other Cardioid Configurations 22 Rigging 22 Warnings 23 Reference Material 23 Firmware Update Procedure 24 Firmware Update on RL12 RL15 24 Firmware Update RL18S 25 Basic Field Troubleshooting and Repair 26 No Sound or Low Output 26 Distorted Sound 26 Partial Sound Some Frequency Bands Missing 26 Rigging Problems 27 Enclosur...

Page 8: ...s Cable 29 Translations 29 Cordon secteur 29 Cavo d alimentazione AC 29 Cable de alimentación 29 Netzkabel 30 Operating Temperature 30 Service Inspection Maintenance 30 General Service 30 Rigging Service 30 Routine Maintenance 30 Internal Electronics and Wiring 31 Contacting EAW 31 Operating Questions 31 Service Information 31 General 31 ...

Page 9: ... subwoofers feature a push button cardioid function that allows you to create perfect cancellation behind the stack with two loudspeakers one rotated All Redline models feature 18 gauge steel grilles hyper black EAW logos and EAW s signature RoadCoat finish shared with many other EAW touring products such as Microwedges and Adaptive Systems In short Redline gives professional users what they need ...

Page 10: ...n Sub voicing selection indicator Indicates Main Sub voicing is selected 7 Monitor voicing selection indicator Indicates Monitor voicing is selected 8 Input level attenuator Controls the input signal level 9 Mode selection button Selects between different voicings 10 XLR input Connect Analog input signals 11 XLR Loop Through Loop input signal to additional RL products or other devices 12 AC Mains ...

Page 11: ...election indicator Indicates Cardioid Front voicing is selected 7 Cardioid Back voicing selection indicator Indicates Cardioid Back voicing is selected 8 Input level attenuator Controls the input level 9 Mode selection button Selects between different voicings 10 XLR input Connect Analog input signals 11 XLR Loop Through Loop input signal to additional RL products or other devices 12 AC Mains Inpu...

Page 12: ...ssary have a qualified electrician change the cable plug as required for compatibility with the local ac mains receptacle WARNING Before connecting a Redline loudspeaker to the AC mains supply completely turn down the input signal to the loudspeaker using the input level attenuator If not there could be excessive and possibly damaging sound levels from the loudspeaker when energized There is no po...

Page 13: ...edance Fault short open Red LED flashing short slow Allow speaker to cool down then test drivers Excessive internal temperature Red LED flashing long slow Reduce drive level and or cool down speaker AC Input Voltage out of acceptable range Red LED Solid red LED Check AC power voltage Limit The limiting parameters set in Redline Products are engineered to provide a high level of protection for the ...

Page 14: ...play calibrated to indicate the level where the Limiting and Clipping point are and thus be near to exceeding their capabilities Adjusting the Output Level Starting with the input level attenuator at all the way to the left turn the input attenuator up until the desired volume is reached but below the point where the CLIP and or LIMITER ACTIVE lights illuminate CAUTION If there is no sound turn do...

Page 15: ...ow frequency response for stand alone full range use Main Sub Select the Main Sub voicing when using RL12 15 with the RL18S Subwoofer to create a three way system It optimizes overlap frequencies between the main and the sub to maximize overall output performance This mode should also be used with pairing the RL12 15 with other companion subwoofers Monitor Select the Monitor voicing to optimize RL...

Page 16: ...ptimize RL18S for standard operation when used alone or with other RL18S subwoofers for maximum output performance Cardioid Front When using 2 or more RL18S subwoofers in a cardioid configuration select the Cardioid Front for the RL18S which is oriented towards the intended coverage area see the Cardioid Configurations section in this manual for more information on valid arrangements Cardioid Back...

Page 17: ...limiting a system s broadband headroom can be maximize regardless of the input signal spectrum EAW Focusing Even in well designed professional loudspeakers inherent sonic flaws such as phase plug reflections horn resonances and cone resonances can cause undesirable audible artifacts Implemented through advanced digital signal processing EAW Focusing generates complex filters that correct these imp...

Page 18: ...1 Remove the red strip to access the retaining screws securing the grill in place 2 Remove the 10 retaining screws securing the grill in place using a standard Philips head screwdriver 3 Remove the HF horn driver assembly by unscrewing their retaining screws using a 3 16 hex key 4 Carefully lift the HF horn driver assembly from the baffle 5 Rotate the HF horn driver assembly 90 degrees 6 Replace t...

Page 19: ...rew location This will help free the amplifier from the loudspeaker cabinet 4 Turn the mounting screw clockwise pushing against the loudspeaker and forcing the amplifier s corner out If the amplifier remains fixed to the gasket it may be necessary to use a flat head screwdriver to free the amplifier from the loudspeaker 5 Once free carefully lift the amplifier from the loudspeaker and disconnect t...

Page 20: ...ng Redline in an array contact EAW s Application Support Group Vertical Array 1 Non Rotated Horn 90 horizontal coverage Use a 90 splay between enclosure sides 2 Rotated Horn 60 horizontal coverage Use a 60 splay between enclosure sides If a different splay angle is needed for proper coverage we suggest spacing the cabinets several feet apart creating an exploded array to reduce comb filtering at c...

Page 21: ...ntal Two RL18S subwoofers can be stacked one on top of another to achieve a cardioid coverage pattern The subwoofer facing towards the audience should be set to Cardioid Front with the other subwoofer set to Cardioid Back Two RL18S Side by Side Horizontal Two RL18S can be placed side by side to achieve cardioid coverage pattern The subwoofer facing towards the audience should be set to Cardioid Fr...

Page 22: ...ejection at distances of approximately 10 feet from the stack However the user may desire greater amounts of rejection at distances closer to the array at the expense of forward output This can be easily accomplished by simply reducing the amount of gain on the rear facing subwoofer as follows Rear Attenuation Rejection Distance Forward Reduction Rear Gain Setting 12 18 dB 10 ft 3 m 1 5 dB 0 dB un...

Page 23: ...oad of the loudspeaker for temporary or permanent installation WARNING Rigging loudspeakers is an extremely serious matter with potentially lethal consequences should anything go wrong It is of vital importance that this task is done by persons qualified to do so and who have a full understanding of all factors involved with safety as the number one priority Only persons with the knowledge of and ...

Page 24: ...replace the keeper screw from the center location with one of the mounting screws already removed 5 Turn the mounting screw clockwise pushing against the loudspeaker and forcing the amplifier s corner out If the amplifier remains fixed to the gasket it may be necessary to jack another corner away from the loudspeaker 6 Once free carefully lift the amplifier from the loudspeaker and disconnect the ...

Page 25: ... replace the keeper screw from the center location with one of the mounting screws already removed 5 Turn the mounting screw clockwise pushing against the loudspeaker and forcing the amplifier s corner out If the amplifier remains fixed to the gasket it may be necessary to jack another corner away from the loudspeaker 6 Once free carefully lift the amplifier from the loudspeaker and disconnect the...

Page 26: ...1 The input to the internal amplifier is clipping The input signal level is exceeding the limits of your system and should be reduced in level 2 Other electronic equipment is clipping Ensure that no equipment in the signal chain is being overdriven For example input s or summing bus in the mixing console equalizers etc 3 Driver s not working properly Contact EAW Service for appropriate troubleshoo...

Page 27: ...Department for the paint specifications or to purchase small quantities for touch up For cosmetically damaged wood use common woodworking methods and materials as appropriate for the damage Driver Service A faulty driver will usually cause readily audible distortions or other unwanted noises In other cases they may stop functioning Use your ears and test signals or other sound source to determine ...

Page 28: ...repair instructions Internal Electronics and Wiring Faulty electronics are serviced by replacing the entire amplifier module A replacement module consists of the power amplifiers DSP board power supply connectors and indicators all pre mounted on the amplifier panel See Swapping Amplifier Modules above for amplifier replacement instructions Electrical Warnings AC MAINS SUPPLY WARNING Read all inst...

Page 29: ... d une terre Le non respect de cette précaution peut entraîner des dommages aux équipements et des accidents aux ersonnes pouvant être fatals Cavo d alimentazione AC CAUTELA Il connettore del cavo d alimentazione AC fornto in dotazione potrebbe non essere adeguato per le prese di corrente impiegate nell area in cui il diffusore viene utilizzato In questo caso contattare un elettricista qualificato...

Page 30: ...in of clearance behind all fan inlets and outlets Service Inspection Maintenance General Service All components in the Redline systems are designed to withstand the most rigorous and demanding environments Through regular operation it may still be necessary to replace acoustical electronic and mechanical components The section below offers guidelines for user serviceable parts If you have any ques...

Page 31: ...ossible However feel free to contact us with any further questions or comments for topics not covered Operating Questions EAW Applications Support Group Tel 508 234 6158 Tel 800 992 5013 USA only Fax 508 234 6479 e mail asg eaw com Service Information EAW Service Department Shipping One Main Street Building 9 Whitinsville MA 01588 USA Tel 508 234 6158 x3 Tel 800 992 6158 x3 USA only Fax 508 234 37...

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