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active, processor controlled, bi-amped speaker systems

 

 

W14A

 

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W17A

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IMPORTANT !

   SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

In order to protect your own and others' safety and to avoid

invalidation of the warranty of this product, please read this section

carefully before operating this product.

This product has been designed and manufactured for being operated as
active speaker system in the applications tipical of a sound reinforcement
system or of a sound recording system. Operation for purposes and in
applications other than these has not been covered by the manufacturer
in the design of the product, and is therefore to be undertaken at end
user's and/or installer's sole risk and responsability.

TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE AND/OR ELECTRIC SHOCK:

 Never expose this product to rain or moisture, never use it in proximity

of water or on a wet surface. Never let any liquid, as well as any object,
enter the product. In case, immediately disconnect it from the mains supply
and refer to servicing before operating it again.

 Before connecting this product to the mains supply, always make sure

that the voltage on the mains outlet corresponds to that stated on the
product.

 This product must be connected only to a grounded mains outlet

complying to the safety regulations in force via the supplied power cable.
In case the power cable needs to be substituted, use exclusively a cable
of the same type and characteristics.

 Never place any object on the power cable. Never lay the power cable on

a walkway where one could trip over it. Never press or pinch it.

 Never install the product without providing adequate airflow to cool it.

Never obstruct the air intake openings on it.

 In case the external fuse needs replacement, substitute it only with one

of the same type and rating, as stated on the product.

 Always make sure the Power switch is in its '0' (= off) position before

doing any operation on the connections of the product.

 Before attempting to move the product after it has been installed,

remove all the connections.

 To disconnect the power cable of this product from the mains supply

never pull the cable directly. Hold the body of the plug firmly and pull it
gently from the mains supply outlet.

CAUTION!

This product does not contain user serviceable parts.

To prevent fire and/or electrical shock, never remove its cover.

For maintenance and servicing always refer to the official

Montarbo Distributor in your State or to qualified personnel

specifically authorised by the Distributor.

- Before placing the product on a surface of any kind, make sure that its
shape and load rating safely match the product size and weight.
When installing the speaker system on a stand, use a stable stand that will
fit in the adapter and may carry the loudspeaker weight.
When two loudspeakers are laid one upon the other, make sure that
stability is guaranteed by matching the upper loudspeaker feet to the
lower loudspeaker cavities.

If you wish to suspend the system, follow the directions at page 

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 To avoid shocks, kicks, or whatever action, always reserve a protected

area with no access to unqualified personnel as installation site of the
product.  In case the product is used near children and animals closest
supervision is necessary.

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 This product can generate very high acoustic pressures which are

dangerous for the hearing system. Always avoid operation at loud levels
if anyone is excessively near to the product (at least 1 m of distance).

 Never expose children to high sound sources.

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ENGLISH

The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated 'dangerous voltage' within the product's
enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
humans.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions.

INDEX

Introduction

Description

Control and connection panel

Important !!!

Appendix

 Technical specifications

 

Parallel connection

 

Connectors

 

Installation examples

 

Spare parts

 Block diagram

 

 

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Summary of Contents for W14A

Page 1: ...W14A W17A bi amped active speaker systems ...

Page 2: ... corrente dotata di contatto di terra rispondente alle norme di sicurezza vigenti tra mite il cavo di alimentazione in dotazione Nel caso in cui il cavo necessiti di sostituzione utilizzare esclusivamente un cavo di identiche caratteristiche Non appoggiare alcun oggetto sul cavo di alimentazione Non posarlo dove possa costituire intralcio e causare inciampo Non schiacciarlo e non calpestarlo Insta...

Page 3: ...ersione 60 x 40 con driver dinamico da 1 4 bobina mobile in piattina di alluminio centratore in kapton diaframma in titanio B W14A woofer da 12 con magnete al neodimio W17A woofer da 15 con magnete al neodimio C Polietilene ad alta densità D 6 punti di aggancio incorporati nel corpo della cassa E Griglia in acciaio verniciatura epossidica F Tubi di accordo G Maniglie laterali per il trasporto H Pa...

Page 4: ...POWER AMPLIFIER IN LEVEL OUT FUSE F 5A POWER SWITCH 220 240V 50 60Hz L F OUT IN H F LEVEL MASTER LEVEL LINK 10K 0 775V RMS 10 0 10 0 INPUT XLR BAL 1 GND 2 HOT 3 COLD 1 2 3 2 1 3 4 ITALIANO Pannello controlli e connessioni 1 Prese XLR bilanciate maschio OUT e femmina IN Consentono il collegamento in parallelo di più sistemi Vedere pagine 11 12 2 Volume generale MASTER LEVEL Permette di regolare i l...

Page 5: ...uscita LINK OUT della prima W14A o W17A all ingresso LINK IN della seconda l uscita della seconda all ingresso della terza ecc Vedere l esempio di collegamento a pagina 11 Importante Collegamento al mixer Se il mixer ha uscite bilanciate XLR utilizzate dei normali cavi con connettori XLR bilanciati Se il mixer ha uscite sbilanciate XLR e non è Montarbo è bene accertarsi che le uscite XLR del mixer...

Page 6: ...th one of the same type and rating as stated on the product Always make sure the Power switch is in its 0 off position before doing any operation on the connections of the product Before attempting to move the product after it has been installed remove all the connections To disconnect the power cable of this product from the mains supply never pull the cable directly Hold the body of the plug fir...

Page 7: ... Transport handles H Control and connection panel I Speaker stand adaptor L Mating feets and cavities for cabinet stacking A Constant directivity high frequency horn dispersion 60 x 40 with 1 4 dynamic driver featuring aluminum flat wire voice coil kapton former titanium dome B W14A 12 neodymium magnet woofer W17A 15 neodymium magnet woofer C High density polyethylene D 6 fly points included in th...

Page 8: ... SUPPLY H F MOSFET POWER AMPLIFIER MOSFET POWER AMPLIFIER IN LEVEL OUT FUSE F 5A POWER SWITCH 220 240V 50 60Hz L F OUT IN H F LEVEL MASTER LEVEL LINK 10K 0 775V RMS 10 0 10 0 INPUT XLR BAL 1 GND 2 HOT 3 COLD 1 2 3 2 1 3 1 Balanced XLR sockets male OUT and female IN They allow easier parallel connection of more active systems See pages 11 12 2 Master volume control MASTER LEVEL Adjusts the input le...

Page 9: ...r has XLR balanced outputs use standard balanced XLR connectors If the mixer has XLR unbalanced outputs unless you are using a Montarbo mixer make sure that the XLR outputs on the mixer are unbalanced to IEC 268 standard 1 GND 2 HOT 3 GND If the mixer has JACK unbalanced outputs use suitable jack to XLR adapters or cables wired according to IEC 268 pin 1 ground pin 2 tip pin 3 ground See connector...

Page 10: ..._ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ APPENDIX 10 11 11 12 13 14 14 APPENDIX Specifications Parallel connection Connectors Installation examples Spare parts Block diagram ...

Page 11: ... 2 3 KHz peak R M L PAN PAN LF MF HF GAIN 8 10 6 4 2 8 15 2 2 8 15 8 15 2 2 8 15 dB 8 15 2 2 8 15 8 10 6 4 2 0 8 10 6 4 2 0 8 10 6 4 2 0 B A C D E1 E2 8 10 6 4 2 0 8 10 6 4 2 0 8 10 6 4 2 0 3 18 1 6 75 1 3 2 3 KHz peak R M L PAN PAN LF MF HF GAIN 8 10 6 4 2 8 15 2 2 8 15 8 15 2 2 8 15 dB 8 15 2 2 8 15 8 10 6 4 2 0 8 10 6 4 2 0 8 10 6 4 2 0 B A C D E1 E2 8 10 6 4 2 0 8 10 6 4 2 0 8 10 6 4 2 0 3 18 ...

Page 12: ... standard GND TIP UNBALANCED JACK UNBALANCED MALE XLR APPENDIX 12 Montarbo Montarbo 2 WAY PROCESSOR CONTROLLED ACTIVE SPEAKER SYSTEM SERIAL N OUT IN H F LEVEL MASTER LEVEL LINK 10K 0 775V RMS 10 0 10 0 INPUT I 0 POWER 220 240V 50 60Hz FUSE F 5A LIFT GND XLR BAL 1 GND 2 HOT 3 COLD BLOCK DIAGRAM 1 GND 2 HOT 3 COLD X OVER NETWORK A S P LIMITER A S P H F L F LIMITER PASSIVE PHASE ALIGNEMENT NETWORK PO...

Page 13: ...active processor controlled bi amped speaker systems W14A W17A Installation examples stackable flyable as floor monitor pole mountable APPENDIX 13 ...

Page 14: ...er for W14A A300215 1 4 driver for W17A A088674 transport handle neodymium magnet loudspeakers 8Ω 12 and 15 respectively A300080 for W14A A300158 for W17A standholder B010020 2 way filter D100W17 power transformer B005011 PC360HR3 power supply D00W17H PCW17J inputs preamp D00W17J PCW17F power amplifier D100W17F heat sink B014604 PCW17T amplifier chassis D100W17R control and connection panels for W...

Page 15: ...urraient se présenter lors de l installation et de l usage de l appareil Nous sommes à votre disposi tion pour d éventuels conseils et informations supplémentaires Elettronica Montarbo srl ne peut être consideré responsable des dommages causés à des personnes ou à des objects lors de l uti lisation du produit Die in dieser Bedienungsanleitung enthaltenen Hinweise wurden sorgfältig bearbeitet und k...

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