American Audio DLS 15P User Manual

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DLS 15

Professional Two-Way Sound

Reinforcement Loudspeaker

Powered Professional Two-Way

Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker

AMERICAN AUDIO

4295 Charter Street Los Angeles, Ca. 90058 www.AmericanAudio.us

Rev. 4/05

™

DLS 15P

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LS 15™/DLS 15P™ Contents

CUSTOMER SUPPORT..........................................................................................................................2

UNPACKING.............................................................................................................................2

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................................................3

FEATURES...........................................................................................................................................4

PRODUCT REGISTRATION....................................................................................................................5

AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES..............

CONTROLS AND FEATURES...............

DLS P15 (REAR PANEL)...............

RIGGING AND MOUNTING

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WARRANTY.......................................................................................................................................18

SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................19

DLS 15™...................................

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DLS 15P™.................................................................................................................................20

LS 15™/DLS 15P™ Introduction

Introduction: Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio

® DLS 15™ or the DLS

15P™ professional sound reinforcement loudspeaker. This loudspeaker is a representation of American Audio’s continuing commitment to produce the best and highest quality audio products possible at an affordable price. The DLS 15™ is a two-way passive loudspeaker system encased in a light weight polyurethane encloser. This speaker has been designed to be used as both a portable and a permanently installed unit. The speaker includes a poll mount slot and rubber feet on the bottom of the unit for portable applications and also includes rigging points on the top, bottom, and rear of the unit for permanent and ﬂight installations. The DLS 15P™ is a 300 watt self powered version of the DLS 15™ with the same features. Please read and understand this manual completely before attempting to operate your new speaker system. This booklet contains important information concerning the proper and safe operation of your new speaker.

Customer Support: American Audio

® provides a toll free customer support line, to provide set up help

and answer any question should you encounter problems during your initial set up or operation. You may also visit us on the web at www.americandj.com for any comments or suggestions. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Paciﬁc Standard Time. Voice: (800) 322-6337 Fax: (323) 582-2610 E-mail: support@americandj.com

Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this speaker. Do not attempt any repairs, without being instructed to do so by an authorized American Audio technician. Doing so will void your manufac

tures warranty. In the unlikely event your speaker may require service, please contact American Audio®.

LS 15™/DLS 15P™ Unpacking

Every DLS 15™ and DLS 15P™ has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged carefully inspect your units for any damage and be sure all accessories necessary to operate the system have arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our toll free customer support number for further instructions. Please do not return the speaker to your dealer without ﬁrst contacting customer support.

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LS 15™/DLS 15P™ Handling Precautions

ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning 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 persons.

CA UTI ON : T O R ED UC E T HE RIS K O F E LEC TR IC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE T HE COVER (OR BACK). T HE RE AR E N O U SE R S ER V IC EA BL E P AR T S INS IDE REF ER S ERV ICE TO Y OUR AUT HORIZED AMERICAN AUDIO® SERVICE TECHNICIAN.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

the user to the presence of important

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the product is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operatin

instructions should be retained for future reference.

HEED WARNING

in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use

instructions should be followed.

CLEANING

a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet

ATTACH MENTS — Do not use at tachments not

recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE

near bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in or near a swimming pool; and the like.

ACCESSORIES

unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. Th product may adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a car t, s tand , tr ipod , br acke t, o r ta ble recommended by the manufacturer, or sold the product. Any mounting of the product shoul follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use manufacturer

CART

moved uneven surfaces may cause the product and car combination to overturn

VENTILATION

provided for ventilation and to ensure reliabl operation of the product and overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on or other placed rack unless proper ventilation manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered

POWER SOURCES

only from the type of power source indicated on marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply dealer or local power company.

LOCATIO

stable location.

NONUSE PERIOD

should be unplugged from the used for a long period of time.

S — All warnings on the product and

— The product should be cleaned only with

water — for example, near a bathtub, wash

a mounting accessory recommended by the

— A product and cart combination should be

with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and

— Slots and openings in the cabinet are

similar surface. This product should not be

in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or

N – The appliance should be installed in a

— Do not use this product

a wet basement;

— Do not place this product on an

fall, causing serious injury to a child or

with

to protect it from

a bed, sofa, rug,

is provided or the

— This product should be operated

to your home, consult your product

S – The power cord of the appliance

outlet when left un-

the

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

• If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating

to.

current line plug the other), is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

• If this produc t is equipped with a th ree-wire grounding type plug, pin,

it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet.

This

is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug replace your obsolete safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION

should be routed so that they are not likely walked on or pinched by against them, paying particular attention plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides informatio with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, co nn ect ion to gr ound ing el ec tro des, a nd requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

LIGHTNING

during and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the

wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This due to lightning and power-line surges.

POWER LINES

not be located or other electric light or power circuits, or where it

fall into such power lines or circuits. When

can installing an outside antenna system, extreme car should be taken lines or circuits as contact with them might be

OVERLO ADING — Do not overlo ad wall o utlets,

extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

(a plug having one blade wider than

it will fit into the outlet only one way. This

still fail to fit, contact your electrician to

a plug having a third (grounding)

into the outlet, contact your electrician to

— For added protection for this product

a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended

outlet. Do not defeat the

- Power-supply cords

items placed upon or

will prevent damage to the product

— An outside antenna system should

in the vicinity of overhead power lines

to keep from touching such power

to be

to cords at

— If an outside

is grounded so

fatal.

ELECTRI SERVICE EQUIPMENT

Fig.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY

any kind

into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

SERVICING

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into

• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

• If the product does not operate normally by following

• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any

• When the product exhibits

REPLACEMENT PARTS

SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING

HEAT

GROUND CLAM

— Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you

to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all

servicing to qualified service personnel

from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualifie service personnel under the following conditions:

the product

the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result damage and will often require extensive work by qualified technician normal operation.

way.

performance — this indicates a need for service.

are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electri shock, or other hazards.

repairs perform safety checks is in proper operating condition.

not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including heat

to this product, ask the service technician to

— The product should be situated away from heat

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

- Never push objects of

in a fire or electric shock.

to restore the product to its

-- W hen replacement parts

to determine that the product

amplifiers) that produce

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNI (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTOR (NEC SECTION 810-21)

- Unplug this product

a distinct change in

— The product should

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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LS 15™/DLS 15P™ Safety Precautions

• The DLS 15™ and the DLS 15P™ loudspeakers can easily reproduce sound pressure levels (SPL) sufﬁcient enough to cause sever and permanent hearing damage. A great degree of care should be taken to pro tect your ears to prolong exposure to SPL in excess of 85dB.

• For adult use only - Keep out of the reach of children.

• Be sure all power is turned off before making speaker connections

• Do not remove the speaker cover or grill under any conditions

• Always use a power cord that meets the manufactures exact power speciﬁcations

• Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or ﬁre, do not expose this unit rain or moisture

• This speaker is intended for indoor use only, use of this product outdoors voids all warranties.

• Always mount this speaker in safe and stable matter.

• Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the mixer.

• Heat -The speaker should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other mixers (including amplifiers) that produce heat

• Be sure to save the packing carton in the event the unit needs to be returned for service

• Read all documentation before attempting to operate your new mixer. Please save all your docu mentation for future reference

• Do not spill water or other liquids in to or on to your speaker

• Be sure that the local power outlet matches that of the required voltage for your speaker.

• Do not attempt to operate this speaker if the power cord has been frayed or broken. Please route your power cord out of the way of foot trafﬁc

• Always have the gain controls set to their lowest level during initial power-up to prevent speaker damage

• Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the speaker beyond that described in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. The speaker should only be serviced by qualified personal when; A. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the speaker B. The speaker has been exposed to rain or water C. The speaker does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a change in performance D. The terminal/cross-over plate has been damaged

LS 15™/DLS 15P™ Main Features

DLS 15™ Speaker System:

• Heavy Duty Polypropylene Cabinet

• Dual 1/4” Phono Jack Connections

• Dual Speakon Type Connections

• Built-in Rigging Points

• LED Peak Indicator

• Built-in Pole Mount Socket

• High Output Two-Way System

• In and Out Jacks for Parallel Connections

• 225 Watts RMS - 900 Watts Peak Power

• Built-in Heavy Duty Carrying Handle

• Attached heavy Duty Rubber Feet

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DLS 15P™ Speaker System:

• Heavy Duty Polypropylene Cabinet

• Built in XLR & 1/4” Mic and Line Level Inputs

• XLR and RCA Balanced Inputs

• Built-in Rigging Points

• 1/4” and XLR Line Outputs

• Built-in Pole Mount Socket

• Bass and Treble Tone Controls

• Clip and Power LEDs

• 300 Watts RMS - 1000 Watts Peak Power

• Built-in Heavy Duty Carrying Handle

• Attached heavy Duty Rubber Feet

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LS 15™/DLS 15P™™ Registration

The DLS 15™ and the DLS 15P™ carry a one year (365 days) limited warranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. num ber must be clearly written on the outside of the return package. A brief description of the problem as well as the R.A. number must also be written down on a piece of paper and included in the shi container. If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice. You may obtain a R.A. number by contacting customer support at (800) returned to the service department not displaying a R.A. number on the outside of the shipping pack age will be returned to the shipper unopened.

322-6337. All packages

pping

The serial and model number for this unit is located on the rear panel Please write down the num bers here and retain them for future reference.

Model No.________________________________ Date Purchased___________________________

Serial No.________________________________ Dealer Name______________________________

LS 15™/DLS 15P™ Available Accessories

APX-B - Speaker Carry Case - A rugged gig bag with

rollers, an adjustable pull out handle, and a heavy duty zipper. Designed to protect your speaker from damage and the environment during transportation and stor age.

Z-APX/B 7 Z-APX/H - Speaker Rigging Hardware -

American Audio® carries an assortment of rigging hardware specially designed to work with the DLS 15™ and the DLS 15P.™ The Z-APX/B is a heavy-duty bolt and may be used to secure the speaker to a cable or chain. The Z-APX/H is a heavy-duty eyebolt and is used to suspend or secure the speaker using safety cables.

SPS-1B - Speaker Stands - American Audio® carries two types of speak- er stands that may be used to raise the speakers during use. The SPS-1B is a sturdy aluminum tri-pod and includes a mounting socket bracket for added security. The SPS-1B can raise the speaker to a maximum height of six feet and has a maximum weight capacity of 80 pounds. SPS-1B; weight = 6lbs, pipe diameter - 1 3/8”

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LS 15™/DLS 15P™ Controls and Features

O U T P U T

IN P U T

D L S 1 5

DLS 15™ & DLS 15P™

7 8

1. HIGH FREQUENCY TRANSDUCER – This unit is used to reproduce the high frequency response.

2. 15” WOOFER – The high-powered 15” woofer is used to reproduce the midrange and low frequencies.

3. RUBBER FOOT – The speaker includes heavy-duty rubber feet on the bottom of the unit. These feet are used to secure a speaker to another when stacking. They are also used to secure the speaker to the ground to prevent it from shifting during heavy bass reproduction.

4. POLE MOUNT SOCKET – This socket is designed to fit a standard speaker pole mount or tripod such as the American Audio

® SPS-1B speaker stand.

5. STACKING NOTCHES – These notches are designed to line up with the rubber feet of another DLS 15P™ and are used to support another speaker when they are stacked together.

6. RIGGING POINTS – The DLS 15™ and the DLS 15P™ each include four rigging points. These points are to be used to “fly” or suspend the speaker in the air by some means. Be sure to follow the “flying” outlines on page 15.

7. TRANSPORT HANDLE – The DLS 15™ and the DLS 15P™ with built-in heavy-duty transportation handle. Be sure to carry the speaker by the handle for secure and easy transportation.

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LS 15™/DLS 15P™ Controls and Features

Rear Panel (DLS 15™ Only):

8. SPEAKON CONNECTIONS – The speaker includes a pair of Speakon type connections. You

may use both connections at once to loop speakers. These Be sure to use either the Speakon type input connector or the 1/4” Phono input connector, never use more than one input con nection at once. The Speakon connectors have a pin 1+ (hot) and 1- (ground) configuration, pins 2+ and 2- are not used. For more wiring information regarding the Speakon connectors see page 17.

9. 1/4” PHONO JACKS – The speaker includes a pair of standard 1/4” phono jacks. These jacks

are used for signal input and output. These jacks comes with a special locking clip that must be pressed in to release the input plug, this features secures the input plug during heavy bass response. The 1/4” jack has a tip positive and sleeve negative configuration.

10. POLE MOUNT LOCKING PIN – This pin is used to secure the speaker in place when mounting

the speaker in a pole mount configuration. Always be sure to tighten down on the locking pin to prevent the speaker from shifting during use.

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L I N E I N

LS 15™/DLS 15P™ Rear Panel Controls and Features

Rear of DLS 15P™

14 15

16 17

18 19

20 21

22 23

25 26

27 28

Rear Panel:

11. MIC 1/LINE LEVEL XLR INPUT JACK - This jack is used for Microphone 1 and line level

inputs. Connect CD players or Tape Decks to LINE inputs. Line level musical instruments with stereo outputs such as Rhythm Machines or Samplers should also be connected to the LINE inputs. Do not connect mixers to this input, use the Balanced XLR or RCA Input (18 or

19) only!

12. 1/4” MIC 1/LINE LEVEL INPUT JACK – This jack is used for a Microphone and line level in-

puts. Connect CD players or Tape Decks to LINE inputs. Line level musical instruments with stereo outputs such as Rhythm Machines, Keyboards or Samplers should also be connected to LINE inputs.

13. MICROPHONE 1/LINE LEVEL INPUT LEVEL – This knob is used to regulate the output signal of the microphone or CD player/tape deck that is connected to the Mic/Line Level 1 jack (12 &

13).

14. MIC 2/LIVE LEVEL XLR INPUT JACK - This jack is used for Microphone 2 and line level inputs. Connect CD players or Tape Decks to LINE inputs. Line level musical instruments with

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LS 15™/DLS 15P™ Rear Panel Controls and Features

Rear Panel Cont.:

stereo outputs such as Rhythm Machines or Samplers should also be connected to LINE

inputs. Do not connect mixers to this input, use the Balanced XLR or RCA Input (18 or

19) only!

15. MICROPHONE 2/LINE LEVEL INPUT LEVEL – This knob is used to regulate the output signal

of the microphone and/or cd player/tape deck that is connected to the Mic/Line Level 2 Input Jack (15 & 17).

16. 1/4” MIC 2/LINE LEVEL INPUT JACK – This jack is used for a Microphone and Line Level inputs. Connect CD players or Tape Decks to LINE inputs. Line level musical instruments with stereo outputs such as Rhythm Machines or Samplers should also be connected to LINE inputs.

17. LINE LEVEL INPUT VOLUME – This knob is used to regulate the output signal of the line level source connected to the Line Level Input Jacks (18 & 19).

18. BALANCED XLR LINE INPUT – This connection is designed to accept a balanced line input signal from a mixer or other line level device with a balanced output jack. Use a balanced cable when the signal cable length exceeds 15 feet, this will reduce excessive signal loss. Be sure to connect only line level input devices such as mixers and tape machines to this jack.

19. BALANCED RCA LINE INPUT – This connection is designed to accept a balanced line input signal from a mixer or other line level device with a balanced output jack. Use a balanced cable when the signal cable length exceeds 15 feet, this will reduce excessive signal loss. Be sure to connect only line level input devices such as mixers and tape machines to this jack.

20. OUTPUT VOLUME – This knob is used to regulate the output signal being sent to another DLS 15P™ or other line level input jacks such as a mixer or power amp. (22 & 23).

21. XLR PARALLEL OUTPUT JACK – This jack is used to send the incoming line level signal from either of the Line Level Inputs Jacks to another DLS 15P™ or other line level input jack such as a mixer or power amp.

22. 1/4” LINE OUTPUT JACK – This jack is used to send the incoming line level signal from either of the Line Level Inputs Jacks to another DLS 15P™ such as a mixer or power amp.

23. TREBLE CONTROL – This knob is used to regulate the amount treble applied to the output signal. The maximum amount of treble gain is +12dB and the maximum amount of treble decrease is -12dB. Turning the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of treble applied to a channel signal, turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of treble applied to a channel signal.

24. BASS CONTROL – This knob is used to regulate the amount bass applied to the output signal. The maximum amount of bass gain is +8dB and the maximum amount of bass decrease is -12dB. Turning the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of bass applied to a channel signal, turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of bass applied to a channel signal.

25. CLIP L.E.D. - When your Mic 1/Mic 2, Line Level or Speaker Levels are distorted or too loud this L.E.D. will light letting you know to adjust

26. POWER LED - This L.E.D. will be lit when you switch on the power.

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your volume level to a lower setting.

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LS 15™/DLS 15P™ Rear Panel Controls and Features

27. FUSE HOLDER – This housing stores the 7 amp GMA protective fuse. Always replace with

the exact same type fuse, unless otherwise instructed, by an authorized American Audio service technician. Replacing with any other type of fuse than that of the recommended fuse will void your unit warranty.

28. VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH - Because power supplies vary from location to location a voltage selector switch has been incorporated in the unit's design. This switch can select a voltage input of 115v or 230v to accommodate the two major power source. Always be sure to disconnect the power plug before changing the voltage.

29. MAIN POWER INLET – This connector is used to supply main power to the unit via the included detachable power cord. The power connection uses an I.E.C. type connector, use only the supplied polarized AC power cord. Use only a power cord that matches this type of connection. Be sure to only connect this unit to a power outlet that matches the printed power label on the unit. Never use a power when the ground prong has been removed or broken off. The ground prong is used to reduce the risk of electrical shock in case of an electrical short. This cord is designed to ﬁt in one direction only. Do not attempt to force a cord if it does not ﬁt, be sure the cord is being inserted properly.

30. MAIN POWER SWITCH – This is the main power ON/OFF button. A yellow LED directly above the power switch will glow indicating power is ON. Before main power is applied, be sure you have made all connections to the speaker. Remember to avoid damaging pops to the speakers, the mixer is turned on ﬁrst and turned off last.

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AUX4

AUX /IN

MADEIN CHINA

MODELNO.: Q-3433MKII POWERSOURCE: 115/230V~50/60Hz 20W

MIN MAX

TRIMOUTPUT

LS 15™/DLS 15P™ Typical Speaker Set-Up

Typical DLS 15P™ Output Set-Up

XLR-XLR Balanced Cables

DLS 15P™ DLS 15P™

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LS 15™/DLS 15P™ Typical Speaker Set-Up

AUX4

AUX /IN

MADEIN CHINA

MODELNO.: Q-3433MKII POWERSOURCE: 115/230V~50/60Hz 20W

MIN MAX

TRIMOUTPUT

Typical DLS 15™ Output Set-Up

V4000 Ampliﬁer

XLR-XLR Balanced cables

Speaker Cables

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LS 15™/DLS 15P™ Looping Speakers

DLS 15P™ Looping

From Mixer

To Next DLS 15P™ (If Applicable)

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O U T P U T

IN P U T

D L S 1 5

LS 15™/DLS 15P™ Looping Speakers

O U T P U T

IN P U T

D L S 1 5

DLS 15 Looping

From Ampliﬁer

To Next Speaker (If Applicable)

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LS 15™/DLS 15P™ Rigging and Mounting Options

Speaker Rigging Hardware – The DLS 15™ and the DLS 15P™ may be permanently installed

or mounted using any of the many available third party wall brackets and ceiling mounts available. Always be sure to follow all safety instructions and guidelines included with the mounting hardware for safe and proper installation. American Audio designed to work with the DLS 15

™ and the DLS 15P.™ The Z-APX/B is a heavy-duty bolt and may

® carries an assortment of rigging hardware specially

be used to secure the speaker to a cable or chain. The Z-APX/H is a heavy-duty eyebolt and is used to suspend or secure the speaker using safety cables. Please contact your dealer for more information and availability.

Rigging Points – The DLS 15™ and the DLS 15P™ include four

rigging points. These points are detailed on page six. The rigging points are used to “fly” or suspend the speaker in the air by some means.

Pole Mounting – The DLS 15™ and the DLS 15P™ also include a

pole mount option. The pole mount socket located on the bottom of the speaker may be used to secure the speaker to a speaker tri-pod, such as the American Audio follow the guidelines listed below when pole mounting your speaker;

• Always be sure the stand is designed to support the weight of the speaker

• In outdoor situations that are prone to windy conditions and strong wind gust, be sure to use sandbags as additional tri-pod support, this will greatly reduce the risk of tipping

• Do not stack speakers on top of each other when mounting on a tri-pod. Only one speaker should be mounted to a tri-pod at one time.

• Always position the tri-pod legs away from foot traffic

• Extend the tri-pod legs to their fully extended position to avoid accidental tipping

• Observe and follow all safety guidelines and regulations specified by the tri-pod’s manufacturer

• Be sure the tri-pod is situated on a flat, level, and stable surface

• Always tighten all tri-pod locks

® SPS-1B as illustrated on the left. Always be sure to

Pole Mount Locking Screw – This screw is located on the rear of

the speaker and is attached to the pole mount socket. Always use this screw to secure the speaker in place when mounting this speaker in a pole mount configuration. Always be sure to tighten down on this screw to prevent the speaker from shifting directions during use.

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LS 15™/DLS 15P™™ Frequency Specifications

LS 15™/DLS 15P™ Frequency Response

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Figure 10

C 1C 2

UTPUTS

CAUTION

MINIMUM LOAD IMPEDANCE 2 OHM PERCHANNEL 4 OHM BRIDGE

INPUT TU

INPUT BAANCE

120 60 4800

ATTS

SPEAKON 1+ HOT

1 COLD

C 1C 2

- +

- BIDE +

-1

Figure 13

Figure 12

4-Conductor Speaker Cable

Brass Inserts

Figure 11

D EBA C

LS 15™/DLS 15P™ Speakon Assembly

SPEAKON ASSEMBLY: You will need a pair of Neutrik Speakon® NL4FC connectors. You will also

need high-quality two or four conductor speaker cable, a pair of needle-nosed pliers and a 1.5mm Allen key to assemble the Speakon connectors to your speaker wire. To assemble the Neutrik Speakon NL4FC connector, complete the following steps:

1. Strip back 3 /4-inch of the cable casing. Strip off 1 /4-inch from the end of each of the conductors down to bare wire, and insert the brass ﬁttings ( Figure

10).

2. Slide the cable tension clip (D) and the speakon coupler (E) through the cable end. See ﬁgure 11.

3. Insert each wire with the brass ﬁttings into the top of appropriate slot of the connector insert (B) as shown in ﬁgures 11 and 12. Use a 1.5-mm Allen key to tighten the connection (Figure 12).

4. Be sure to properly match the positive (+) and negative (–) leads of each wire (Figure 13).

5. Slide the connector insert (B) into the connector housing (A), making sure that the large notch on the outer edge of the insert lines up with the large groove on the inside of the connector housing. The insert should slide easily through the housing and out the other side until it extends approximately 3 /4-inch from the end of the housing.

6. Slide the cable tension clip (D) along the cable and insert into the housing (A), making sure that the large notch lines up with the large groove on the inside of the connector housing (A). The cable tension clip (D) should slide easily into the housing until only 3 /8inch of the cable tension clip (D) extends from the back end of the connector.

7. Slide the coupler (E) along the cable and screw it onto the end of the housing (A). Before tightening, you may want to test the connector to make sure it has been assembled properly.

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LS 15™/DLS 15P™ Warranty

1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

A. American Audio® hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, American Audio® products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 Year (365 days) from the date of purchase. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America, including possessions and territories. It is the owner’s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence, at the time service is sought.

B. For warranty service, send the product only to the American Audio® factory. All shipping charges must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the terms of this warranty, American Audio point within the United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped in its original package. No accessories should be shipped with the product. If any accessories are shipped with the product, American Audio any such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof.

C. This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed; if the product is modiﬁed in any manner which American Audio® concludes, after inspection, affects the reliability of the product; if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the American Audio® factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by American Audio®; if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual.

® will pay return shipping charges only to a designated

® shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to

D. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include maintenance, cleaning or peri odic check-up. During the period speciﬁed above, American Audio® will replace defective parts at its expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of American Audio® under this war ranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including parts, at the sole discretion of American Audio

®. All products covered by this warranty were manufactured

after January 1, 1990, and bear identifying marks to that effect.

E. American Audio® reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufac tured.

F. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory sup plied with products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all implied warranties made by American Audio® in connection with this product, including warran ties of merchantability or ﬁtness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above. And no warranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or ﬁtness, shall apply to this product after said period has expired. The consumer’s and or Dealer’s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above; and under no circumstances shall American Audio® be liable for any loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product.

G. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to American Audio® Products and super sedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published.

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LS 15™ Technical Specifications

Model: American Audio®DLS 15™ - Passive Professional Two-

Way Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker

Speaker Section:

Dimensions: 13.58” x 16.53” x 26.37” / 4344mm x 419mm x 669mm Weight: 56 Lbs. / 25.5 kgs Environmental conditions: Operational temperature: 5 to 35˚C (41 to 95˚F)

Operational humidity: 25 to 85% RH (non-condensation) Storage temperature: -20 to 60˚C (4 to 140˚F)

Frequency Response: 40 - 20 KHz Crossover: 3,500 Hz Impedance: 8 Ohms Power Capacity: 225 Watts RMS - 900 Watts Peak Input Sensitivity: 103dB/m/w

NOTES:

The specifications are subject to change to any improvement by negotiations in advance. The parts are subject to change to any improvement within the range of the specifications.

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LS 15™/DLS 15P™ Technical Specifications

Model: American Audio® DLS 15P™ - Professional

Powered Sound Reinforcement Loud Speaker

Speaker Section:

Dimensions: 13.58” x 16.53” x 26.37” / 344mm x 419mm x 669mm Weight: 61 Lbs. / 28 kgs Environmental conditions: Operational temperature: 5 to 35˚C (41 to 95˚F)

Operational humidity: 25 to 85% RH (non-condensation) Storage temperature: -20 to 60˚C (4 to 140˚F)

Frequency Response: 40KHz - 20KHz (-3dB) Crossover: 3,500 HZ Nominal Dispersion: 90˚ x 50˚ (HXV)

Amplifier Section:

Power supply: AC 115v/230v, 50/60Hz Power consumption: 12 Watts Typical Accessories: I.E.C. Power Cord, 2 Floor Monitor Brackets

Input Sensitivity (Note; Level/Impedance: 0dBV = 1V RMS) Line: 10K ohms input impedance

70mV RMS Sensitivity for 0dBm Output

Microphone: 10K Ohms input Impedance Unbalanced

1.0mV RMS Sensitivity for 0dBm Output 500mV RMS Max Input, Output Sensitivity

Output Sensitivity: Master Output: 9V RMS Maximum

Frequency Response: Line: 20Hz-22KHz +/-0.5dB Microphone: 20Hz-15KHz +/-0.5dB

Signal to Noise Ratio (Maximum Output): Line: Better than 94dB Microphone: Better than 76dB

THD - Total Harmonic Distortion: Master Output: Less than 0.1%

Channel Equalizer: Bass: +15dB/-30dB @ 100Hz Treble: +15dB/-30dB @ 12KHz

NOTES:

The specifications are subject to change to any improvement by negotiations in advance. The parts are subject to change to any improvement within the range of the specifications.

109 dB/m/w

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