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American Audio XSP-A User Manual

Powered Professional Two-Way
Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker
AMERICAN AUDIO
6122 S. Eastern Ave. Los Angeles, Ca. 90040 www.AmericanAudio.us
5/09
XSP-A Series
SP-A Series Contents
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CUSTOMER SUPPORT..........................................................................................................................2
UNPACKING.............................................................................................................................2
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................................................3
FEATURES...........................................................................................................................................4
PRODUCT REGISTRATION....................................................................................................................5
FRONT PANEL FEATURES....................................................................................................................6
XSP-8A REAR PANEL CONTROLS.......................................................................................................7
XSP-10A REAR PANEL CONTROLS......................................................................................................9
XSP-12A REAR PANEL CONTROLS....................................................................................................11
XSP-15A REAR PANEL CONTROLS....................................................................................................13
RIGGING AND MOUNTING.................................................................................................................17
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES.................................................................................................................19
WARRANTY.......................................................................................................................................20
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................................21
SP-A Series Introduction
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Introduction: Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® XSP-A Series pro-
fessional 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 XSP-A Series is a wo-way active loudspeaker encased in a light weight cabinet. 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 ight 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 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacic 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®.
SP-A Series Unpacking
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Every XSP-A Series 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 rst contacting customer support.
SP-A Series Handling Precautions
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ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHO CK
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 UT ION: TO RE DUC E T HE R IS K OF ELE CT RI C SHOCK, D O NOT REMOV E THE COVER (OR BACK) . T H E RE A R E N O U S E R S E R V I C E A BLE P ARTS INS IDE RE FER SE RVI CE TO Y OUR AU THO RIZ ED AMERICAN A UDIO® SERVICE TE CHNICIAN.
The exclam ation point w ithin an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operatin g and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the litera ture accomp anying 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.
ATTACH MENTS — Do n ot use a ttachments 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 wit h a car t, s tan d, t rip od, bra cket , o r 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 v entilation 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 thi s product is equipped with a t hree-w ire 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, convenience receptacles, 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 Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information 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, lo cation of antenna-discharge unit, co nn ec ti on to grou nd in g ele ct ro de s, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure 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 no t overl oad wall outlet s,
extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
Fig. A
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)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
SP-A Series Safety Precautions
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XSP-A Series loudspeaker can easily reproduce sound pressure levels (SPL) sufcient 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 specications
• Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, 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.
• Be sure to tighten the pole mount screw when using a pole stand.
• Make sure your speaker stand has proper footing. Use sand bags when needed.
• 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 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 trafc
• 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
SP-A Series Main Features
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XSP-8A:
• 100 Watt Built-In Bi-Amplier
• Heavy Duty Nylon Fiber Cabinet
• Built in XLR Mic and Line Level Inputs
• Attached heavy Duty Rubber Feet
• Built-in Pole Mount
• Three Built-in Rigging Points
XSP-10A, 12A, & 15A:
• 200 Watt Built-In Bi-Amplier (XSP-10A)
• 300 Watt Built-In Bi-Amplier (XSP-12A)
• 400 Watt Built-In Bi-Amplier (XSP-15A)
• Neodymium Woofers (12P & 15P)
• Clip and Power LEDs
SP-A Series Registration
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The XSP-A Series speakers 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.
• Built-in Heavy Duty Carrying Handle
• Seperate Microphone Volume Controls
• XLR and RCA Balanced Inputs
• Electronic Crossover
• 1/4” and XLR Line Outputs
• Bass, Treble, Level and Volume Controls
• Built in XLR & 1/4” Mic and Line Level Inputs
• Built In RCA Inputs
• Heavy Duty Nylon Fiber Cabinet
• Built in XLR Mic and Line Level Inputs
• Attached heavy Duty Rubber Feet
• Built-in Pole Mount
• Three Built-in Rigging Points
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______________________________
MASTER
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SP-A Series Controls and Features
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1. HIGH FREQUENCY TRANSDUCER – This unit is used to reproduce the high frequency response.
2. WOOFER – The high-powered 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 XSP-A Series and are used to support another speaker when they are stacked together.
6. RIGGING POINTS – The XSP-A Series speaker has three 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 17.
7. TRANSPORT HANDLE – The XSP-A Series speakers come with built-in heavy-duty transpor­tation handle. Use this handle for secure and easy transportation.
8. POLE MOUNT LOCKING BOLT – 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 bolt to prevent the speaker from shifting during use.
SP-A Series Controls and Features
LEVEL
110V 220V
MIC
INPUT
200 WATTS
LINE IN
LINE OUT
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Rear of XSP-8A
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1. 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.
2. MIC XLR INPUT - Plug a mic directly into this port for public address usage and let your voice be heard. (No phantom power)
3. MICROPHONE/LINE INPUT VOLUME – This knob is used to increase or decrease the vol­ume ouput on your XSP-8A.
4. POWER INDICATOR LED - LED lights up to indicate the speaker is on.
5. CLIP LED - If this LED is lit it means your signal is clipping. To stop the signal from clipping
lower the volume to the point where the LED is blinking along with the bass beat.
6. AC VOLTAGE SELECTOR - This switch is used to change the operating voltage. Operat­ ing voltage can be toggled between 115v or 230v/50~60Hz. Be sure the selector is set to the proper voltage for your area before attempting to operate the unit. Always be sure main power is shut off before change the position of the Voltage Selector Switch.
7. MAIN POWER SWITCH – This is the main power ON/OFF button. A green 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 speak-
ers, the mixer is turned on rst and turned off last. Always turn down the INPUT VOLUME (3)
before switching off the speaker. Never turn off the speaker when there is a running sig­nal!
SP-A Series Controls and Features
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8. MAIN POWER INLET – This connector is used to supply main power to the unit via the in-
cluded detachable power cord. The power connection uses an I.E.C. type connector, 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 t in one direction only. Do not attempt to force a cord if it does not t, be sure the cord is being inserted prop-
erly.
9. FUSE HOLDER – This housing stores the 2 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.
10. XLR LINE OUTPUT – Using a XLR cable, use this port to daisy chain from your XSP-8A to another XSP-8A or other powered speaker.
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