American Audio DLS 15P User Manual

™

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

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

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

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”

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™

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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.

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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