American Audio DLS 15P User Manual

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DLS 15™

Professional Two-Way Sound

Reinforcement Loudspeaker

DLS 15P™

Powered Professional Two-Way

Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker

AMERICAN AUDIO

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

Rev. 4/05

DLS 15™/DLS 15P™	Contents
CUSTOMER SUPPORT..........................................................................................................................	2
UNPACKING.............................................................................................................................	2
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................................................	3
FEATURES...........................................................................................................................................	4
PRODUCT REGISTRATION....................................................................................................................	5
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES...................................................................................................................	5
CONTROLS AND FEATURES.................................................................................................................	6
DLS P15 (REAR PANEL)........................................................................................................................	8
RIGGING AND MOUNTING.................................................................................................................	15
WARRANTY.......................................................................................................................................	18
SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................	19
DLS15™....................................................................................................................................	19
DLS 15P™.................................................................................................................................	20
DLS 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 manufactures warranty. In the unlikely event your speaker may require service, please contact American Audio®.

DLS 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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DLS 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'senclosurethatmaybeofsufficientmagnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC	The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK).	intended to alert the user to the presence of important
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS	operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
INSIDE REFER SERVICE TO YOUR AUTHORIZED	the literature accompanying the appliance.
AMERICAN AUDIO® SERVICE TECHNICIAN.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS —All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is

operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating

instructionsshouldberetainedforfuturereference. HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and

in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use

instructions should be followed.

CLEANING— The product should be cleaned only with apolishingclothorasoftdrycloth.Nevercleanwith furniturewax,benzine,insecticidesorothervolatile

liquids since they may corrode the cabinet. ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not

recommendedbytheproductmanufacturerasthey

may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl,kitchensink,orlaundrytub;inawetbasement;

or near a swimming pool; and the like. ACCESSORIES —Do not place this product on an

unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

CART — A product and cart combination should be movedwithcare.Quickstops,excessiveforce,and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

VENTILATION— Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placedin a built-in installationsuch as a bookcaseor rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the

manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to. POWERSOURCES—This product should be operated

onlyfromthetypeofpowersourceindicatedonthe marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product

dealer or local power company.

LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a

stable location.

NONUSE PERIODS– The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION	OBJECTANDLIQUIDENTRY- Never push objects of
• Ifthisproductisequippedwithapolarizedalternating	any kind into this product through openings as they
currentlineplug(aplughavingonebladewiderthan	may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
theother),itwillfitintotheoutletonlyoneway.This	parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
isasafetyfeature.Ifyouareunabletoinserttheplug	Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
fullyintotheoutlet,tryreversingtheplug.Iftheplug	SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this product
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to	yourselfasopeningorremovingcoversmayexpose
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the	you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
safety purpose of the polarized plug.	servicing to qualified service personnel.
• If this product is equipped with a three-wire	DAMAGEREQUIRINGSERVICE - Unplugthisproduct
groundingtypeplug,aplughavingathird(grounding)	from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
pin,itwillonlyfitintoagroundingtypepoweroutlet.	service personnel under the following conditions:
Thisisasafetyfeature.Ifyouareunabletoinsertthe	• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to	• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the	the product.
safety purpose of the grounding type plug.	• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords	• Iftheproductdoesnotoperatenormallybyfollowing
should be routed so that they are not likely to be	theoperatinginstructions.Adjustonlythosecontrols
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or	that are covered by the operating instructions as an
against them, paying particular attention to cords at	improper adjustment of other controls may result in
plugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthepointwhere	damage and will often require extensive work by a
they exit from the product.	qualified technician to restore the product to its
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside	normal operation.
antennaorcablesystemisconnectedtotheproduct,	• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any
be sure the antennaor cablesystem is groundedso	way.
astoprovidesomeprotectionagainstvoltagesurges	• When the product exhibits a distinct change in
andbuilt-upstaticcharges.Article810oftheNational	performance — this indicates a need for service.
ElectricalCode,ANSI/NFPA70,providesinformation	REPLACEMENT PARTS -- When replacement parts
with regard to proper grounding of the mast and	arerequired,besuretheservicetechnicianhasused
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire	replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding	have the same characteristics as the original part.
conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,	Unauthorizedsubstitutionsmayresultinfire,electric
connection to grounding electrodes, and	shock, or other hazards.
requirementsforthegroundingelectrode.SeeFigure	SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or
A.	repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product	performsafetycheckstodeterminethattheproduct
duringalightningstorm,orwhenitisleftunattended	is in proper operating condition.
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from	WALLORCEILINGMOUNTING— The product should
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable	not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
system. This will prevent damage to the product	HEAT—Theproductshouldbesituatedawayfromheat
due to lightning and power-line surges.	sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
POWER LINES —An outside antenna system should	other products (including amplifiers) that produce
notbelocatedinthevicinityofoverheadpowerlines	heat.
or other electric light or power circuits, or where it
can fall into such power lines or circuits. When
installing an outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such power
lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets,
extensioncords,orintegralconveniencereceptacles
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.	ANTENNA
	ANTENNA
	LEAD IN
	WIRE
	GROUND
	CLAMP
	ANTENNA
	DISCHARGE UNIT
	(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC	GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
SERVICE	(NEC SECTION 810-21)
EQUIPMENT
	GROUND CLAMPS
	POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
Fig. A	ELECTRODE SYSTEM
	(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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DLS 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 protect 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 documentation 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

DLS 15™/DLS 15P™			Main Features
	DLS 15™ Speaker System:	DLS 15P™ Speaker System:
• Heavy Duty Polypropylene Cabinet		• Heavy Duty Polypropylene Cabinet
•	Dual 1/4” Phono Jack Connections	•	Built in XLR & 1/4” Mic and Line Level Inputs
• Dual Speakon Type Connections		• XLR and RCA Balanced Inputs
•	Built-in Rigging Points	•	Built-in Rigging Points
• LED Peak Indicator		• 1/4” and XLR Line Outputs
•	Built-in Pole Mount Socket	•	Built-in Pole Mount Socket
• High Output Two-Way System		• Bass and Treble Tone Controls
•	In and Out Jacks for Parallel Connections	•	Clip and Power LEDs
• 225 Watts RMS - 900 Watts Peak Power		• 300 Watts RMS - 1000 Watts Peak Power
•	Built-in Heavy Duty Carrying Handle	•	Built-in Heavy Duty Carrying Handle
• Attached heavy Duty Rubber Feet		• Attached heavy Duty Rubber Feet

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DLS 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. number 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 shipping 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) 322-6337. All packages returned to the service department not displaying a R.A. number on the outside of the shipping package will be returned to the shipper unopened.

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

Model No.________________________________	Date Purchased___________________________
Serial No.________________________________	Dealer Name______________________________
DLS 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 storage.

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 speaker 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”

DLS 15™/DLS 15P™

Controls and Features

DLS 15™ & DLS 15P™

1 5

D L S 1 5

I N P U T O U T P U T

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 transpor-

tation handle. Be sure to carry the speaker by the handle for secure and easy transportation.

DLS 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 connection 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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