ELS GO 15BT
Professional Powered Two-Way
Loudspeaker
7/15
ELS GO 15BT |
Contents |
CUSTOMER SUPPORT.......................................................................................................................... |
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UNPACKING............................................................................................................................. |
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HANDLING PRECAUTIONS................................................................................................................... |
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FEATURES........................................................................................................................................... |
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PRODUCT REGISTRATION.................................................................................................................... |
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REAR PANEL CONTROLS..................................................................................................................... |
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REMOTE CONTROL.............................................................................................................................. |
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BATTERY CHARGING............................................................................................................................ |
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MOUNTING........................................................................................................................................ |
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AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES................................................................................................................. |
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WARRANTY....................................................................................................................................... |
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SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................. |
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ELS GO 15BT |
Introduction |
Introduction: Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® ELS GO 15BT 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 ELS GO 15BT is a 15-inch battery powered active speaker. Its extremely high efficiency design, low power consumption, and plenty of output power is ideal for small and mid-size events. The ELS GO 15BT is multifunctional. Users can also utilize the Microphone Inputs and built-in Bluetooth and MP3 player with USB and SD Card inputs. 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. 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 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 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®.
ELS GO 15BT |
Unpacking |
Every ELS GO 15BT 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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ELS GO 15BT |
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.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICE TO YOUR AUTHORIZED AMERICAN AUDIO® SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
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 instructions should be retained for future reference.
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 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.
ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; 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 moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, 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 placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
POWER SOURCES —This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the 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
•If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
•If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the
plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.
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, conveniencereceptacles,and the point where they exit from the product.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National ElectricalCode,ANSI/NFPA70,providesinformation 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, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirementsforthegroundingelectrode.SeeFigure A.
LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
POWER LINES — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines 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,or integralconveniencereceptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
SERVICING — 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.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
•When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
•If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
•If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
•If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
•If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
•When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance — this indicates a need for service.
REPLACEMENT PARTS -- W hen replacement parts 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, electric shock, or other hazards.
SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
HEAT — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
ANTENNA LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC |
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS |
SERVICE |
(NEC SECTION 810-21) |
EQUIPMENT |
GROUND CLAMPS |
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Fig. A |
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING |
ELECTRODE SYSTEM |
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(NEC ART 250, PART H) |
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NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE |
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ELS GO 15BT |
Safety Precautions |
ELS GO 15BT loudspeaker 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
•When using the speaker make sure the grille is always attached.
•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 speaker.
•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
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Main Features |
ELS GO 15BT Speaker System: |
• Treble & Bass EQ +/-12dB |
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• XLR & TRS Mic Inputs |
• Active Crossover |
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XLR & RCA Line Inputs |
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Built-In Pole Mount Socket |
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XLR & TRS Line Outputs |
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Built-in Heavy Duty Carrying Handles |
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Bluetooth Connectivity |
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Attached heavy Duty Rubber Feet |
• SD Card & USB Inputs |
• Durable Wheels |
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ELS GO 15BT |
File Formats |
The chart located to the right, displays the proper file extensions that can be used with USB/USB
Stick drives.
ELS GO 15BT |
Registration |
The ELS GO 15BT 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______________________________ |
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