Audiophony iLINEBASEw, iLINESUB12P, iLINECOV, iLINEBAG, iLINE83B User guide

10752/10753/10754/10755/10756/10757/10758/10759/10760/10761/10762/

10763/10764/10767/10768/10773 - Version 1.0 /07-2017

USER GUIDE

1 - Safety information

Important safety information

iLINE Series - Column speakers system with active and passive subwoofers

This unit is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it in a wet,
or extremely cold/hot locations. Failure to follow these safety ins­tructions could result in fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to
this product or other property.

Any maintenance procedure must be performed by a CONTEST
authorised technical service. Basic cleaning operations must tho­roughly follow our safety instructions.

This product contains non-isolated electrical components. Do not
undertake any maintenance operation when it is switched on as
it may result in electric shock.

WARNING : This unit contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the

housing or attempt any maintenance by yourself. In the unlikely even your unit
may require service, please contact your nearest dealer.
In order to avoid any electrical malfunction, please do not use any multi-socket,
power cord extension or connecting system without making sure they are

perfectly isolated and present no defect.

Risk of electrocution

To prevent the hazard of electric shocks, do not use
extension cords, multi-socket or any other connection
system without making sure metal parts completely are
out of reach.

Recycling your device

• As HITMUSIC is really involved in the environmental cause, we only commercialise clean, ROHS compliant products.

• When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities. The separate collection and recycling of your
product at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the
environment.

Sound levels

Our audio solutions deliver important sound
pressure levels (SPL) that can be harmful
to human health when exposed during long
periods. Please do not stay in close proximity
of operating speakers.

Symbols used

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This symbol signals an important safety
precaution.

The WARNING symbol signals a risk to the user’s physical integrity.
The product may also be damaged.

The CAUTION symbol signals a risk of product deterioration.

iLINE Series - Column speakers system with active and passive subwoofers

Instructions and recommendations

1 - Please read carefully :

We strongly recommend to read carefully and understand
the safety instructions before attempting to operate this unit.

2 - Please keep this manual :

We strongly recommend to keep this manual with the unit for
future reference.

3 - Operate carefully this product :

We strongly recommend to take into consideration every
safety instruction.

4 - Follow the instructions:

Please carefully follow each safety instruction to avoid any
physical harm or property damage.

5 - Avoid water and wet locations :

Do not use this product in rain, or near washbasins or other
wet locations.

6 - Installation :

We strongly encourage you to only use a fixation system or
support recommended by the manufacturer or supplied with
this product. Carefully follow the installation instructions and
use the adequate tools.
Always ensure this unit is firmly fixed to avoid vibration and
slipping while operating as it may result in physical injury.

7 - Ceiling or wall installation :

Please contact your local dealer before attempting any ceiling
or wall installation.

8 - Ventilation :

The cooling vents ensure a safe use of this product, and avoid
any overheating risk.
Do not obstruct or cover these vents as it may result in
overheating and potential physical injury or product damage.
This product should never been operated in a closed non-

ventilated area such as a flight case or a rack,
unless cooling vents are provided for the purpose .

9 - Heat exposure :

Sustained contact or proximity with warm surfaces may cause
overheating and product damages. Please keep this product
away from any heat source such as a heaters, amplifiers, hot

plates, etc...

10 - Electric power supply :

This product can only be operated according to a very specific
voltage. These information are specified on the label located
at the rear of the product.

11 - Power cords 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 lugs, convenience
receptacles and the point where they exit from the fixture.

12 - Cleaning precautions :

Unplug the product before attempting any cleaning operation.
This product should be cleaned only with accessories
recommended by the manufacturer. Use a damp cloth to clean
the surface. Do not wash this product.

13 - Long periods of non use :

Disconnect the unit’s main power during long periods of
non use.

14 - Liquids or objects penetration :

Do not let any object penetrate this product as it may result
in electric shock or fire.
Never spill any liquid on this product as it may infiltrate the
electronic components and result in electric shock or fire.

15 - This product should be serviced when :

Please contact the qualified service personnel if :

- The power cord or the plug has been damaged.

- Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance.

- The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.

- The product does not appear to operate normally.

- The product has been damaged.

16 - Inspection/maintenance :

Please do not attempt any inspection or maintenance by
yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

17 - Operating environment :

Ambient temperature and humidity: +5 - +35°C, relative
humidity must be less than 85% (when cooling vents are not
obstructed).
Do not operate this product in a non-ventilated, very humid
or warm place.

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iLINE Series - Column speakers system with active and passive subwoofers

2 - iLINE series components (except fixation systems and covers)

2 - 1 : Column speakers

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iLINE23 - 10752

2 x3" Loudspeaker - 40W - 16Ω

iLINE43 - 10754

4 x3" Loudspeaker - 80W - 8Ω

iLINE83 - 10756

8 x3" Loudspeaker - 160W - 16 Ω

iLINE83B - 10758

8 x3" Loudspeaker - 160W - 16Ω

Baseplate connector

iLINE Series - Column speakers system with active and passive subwoofers

2 - 2 : Subwoofers

iLINEsub12A - 10761

-700W + 700W / 4Ω Active subwoofer

-4-point Speakon input / output lowband/and
full range

-Costumizable DSP

-Powercon power input/output

2 - 3 : Support systems with built-in connectors

iLINEspace60 - 10759

-60cm Extension for iLINE83B

-Signal connection via male and
female baseplates

iLINEsub12P - 10763

-400W / 8Ω Passive subwoofer

-4-point Speakon input / output bass/full range

iLINEbase - 10760

-Ground support for iLINEspace
and iLINE83B

-Speakon connector and female
baseplate connector

iLINE83B

iLINEspace60

~2 m

iLINEspace60

Sample configuration

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iLINE Series - Column speakers system with active and passive subwoofers

2 - 4 : Wall brackets

These brackets are designed for iLINE23, iLINE43 and iLINE83 column speakers
These speakers are supplied with a 35mm baseplate, which needs to be changed in order to fit these wall brackets.

180°

These brackets allow a 180° horizontal
rotation by 15° increments and a 30°
vertical rotation by 8° increments

30°

iLINE23Sup - 10753

Bracket for iLINE23

Tightening screw allowing to
adjust the orientation

iLINE43Sup - 10755

Bracket for iLINE43

iLINE83Sup - 10756

Bracket for iLINE83

2 - 5 : iLINEsup24 - 10773 : Adjustable wall mount for iLINE23 et iLINE43

This wall mount is only
suitable for iLINE23 and
iLINE43

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To install this wall mount, remove the 6
screws from the bottom of the speaker,
place the wall mount and reposition the
screws through the bracket.

Tightening screw to be removed to
change the 35mm baseplate.
The same screw can be used to secure
the adequate baseplate

Tightening screw to
be removed.
The same screw
can be used to
secure the wall
mount.

iLINE Series - Column speakers system with active and passive subwoofers

3 - Installation and use

3 - 1 : Installation

Please make sure you are using an even and stable surface.
iLINEsub12A and iLINEsub12P subwoofers can be set either
horizontally or vertically.

We recommend to position your iLINEsub12P on top of your
iLINEsub12A if you decide to use two subwoofers (iLINEsub12A
and iLINEsub12P)Connect the two subwoofers together using the
Speakon/Speakon cable reference iLINEcord60.
Place the iLINEspace60 on top, then finally place your iLINE83B.

Note The baseplate allows a rotation from the subwoofer of
approximately 22,5°.

Each iLINEsub12A subwoofer can handle (maximum):

- 1 iLINEsub12P subwoofer

- 2 iLINE83B column speakers

3 - 2 : Various configurations

Mode 1

Power : 560W (1120W max.)
Max. SPL : 121dB

iLINE83B

iLINEspace60

22,5°

22,5°

iLINEsub12A

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Mode 2

iLINE Series - Column speakers system with active and passive subwoofers

Power : 720W (1440W max.)
Max. SPL : 123dB

iLINE83B

iLINE83B

iLINEsub12A

Mode 3

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Power : 1020W (2040W max.)
Max. SPL : 127dB

iLINE83B

iLINE83B

iLINEsub12P

Speakon/Speakon cable
reference iLINEcord60

iLINEsub12A

Speakon/Speakon
cable reference
iLINEcord60

iLINE Series - Column speakers system with active and passive subwoofers

3 - 2 : Power connection

The power socket of your iLINEsub12A is a Powercon©
Neutrik®.
The blue plug is used for power connection.
The grey plug is used to transfer power to other units.

Caution: max power via this plug is 20A (4600W at 240V).

The wiring principle is described on the image hereby.

3 - 3 : Connection principle to a line-level signal

Mono mode in daisy-chain

CD Player

XLR/XLR cable

PowerconIN/PowerconOUT cable

Main power

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Stereo mode

iLINE Series - Column speakers system with active and passive subwoofers

Instrument

Mic

CD Player

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Main powerMain power

iLINE Series - Column speakers system with active and passive subwoofers

Double-subwoofer mode

Full range

Bass

iLINEcord60 - 10764

4-point Speakon cord - 60 cm

When using two subwoofers (iLINEsub12A and
iLINEsub12P), they must be connected together
via the optionnal iLINEcord60 cord.
This cord features 2 x 4-point SpeakOn
connectors hardwired as follows:

-Pin 1+ : Full range positive signal

-Pin 1- : Full range negative signal

-Pin 2+ : Bass positive signal

-Pin 2- Bass negative signal

IN / OUT

IN / OUT

IN / OUT
PIN 1+ : FULL RANGE +
PIN 1- : FULL RANGE ­PIN 2+ : SUBWOOFER+
PIN 2- : SUBWOOFER-

PASSIVE SUBWOOFER
400W RMS / 8 Ohms

ATTENTION :

Risque de perte auditive

WARNING:

Risk of earing loss

MADE IN CHINA

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iLINE Series - Column speakers system with active and passive subwoofers

3 - 4 : Configuring DSP by connecting to a computer

iLINEbox USB to RJ45
converter.
This converter is required for
any DSP settings.
DSP parameters are factory
set in order to ensure optimal
performances.

UR485

CAUTION: Altering the DSP settings may cause severe damage to your loudspeakers.
Audiophony cannot be held responsible for any damage caused to loudspeakers after altering these settings.

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iLINE Series - Column speakers system with active and passive subwoofers

4 - Amplification module

Line-level balanced output via Male XLRLine-level balanced output via Female XLR

DSP input/output via RJ45 socket.
RS485 Protocole.

Speakers powered output
wired as follows :
Full range :
Power 700W RMS / 4Ω

-Pin 1+ : Full range +

-BPin 1- : Full range ­Basses :
Power 400W RMS / 8Ω

-Pin 2+ : Basses +

-Pin 2- : Basses -

Power output via Powercon OUT socket

220/240V - 50/60Hz - 20A maximum

Power input via Powercon IN socket
220/240V - 50/60Hz

Indicator LED:

-ON : Turns on upon activation of your
device

-CLIP : Turns on when the output level
is critical

ON/OFF power button

5 - Housse de transport en option

There are two optional transport covers :

iLINEbag - 10767

This cover allows to transport two columns inLINE 83B. It is provided with a removable partition to avoid the friction of the
two speakers against each other.

iLINEcov - 10768

This house protects the iLINEsub12A and iLINEsub12P subwoofer.

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6 - Technical specifications

iLINE Series - Column speakers system with active and passive subwoofers

Input:

- Line-level balanced XLR

Outputs :

- Line-level balanced XLR

- Bass/Treble amplified

Speakon :

output :

4-point Speakon input/

- 1+/1- : Full range

- 2+/2- : Bass output

Power supply:

broadband

- 1+/1- : Output

- 2+/2- : Bass output

- Input / output via Powercon: AC

220V-240V / 50/60Hz. 20A

DSP :

- Input / output via RJ45

Total power available 700+700

W RMS / 4Ω :

Full range output :

700 W/4Ω

Subwoofer :

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350W/8Ω + 350 W RMS/8Ω

internal

Volume :

Main volume control

DSP : 28/56 bit, 50 MIPS

System configuration by the

software provide with converter

reference iLINEbox

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iLINE23 - 10752 iLINE43 - 10752 iLINE83 - 10754 iLINE83B iLINEsub12P iLINEsub12A

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Power output 40W RMS / 80W max. 80W RMS / 160W max. 160W RMS / 320W max. 160W RMS / 320W max. 400W RMS - 800 W max. 700W / 4Ω + 700W / 4Ω

89 dB 92 dB 95 dB 95 dB 96 dB 96 dB

Frequency response 135 Hz - 17 KHz 135 Hz - 17 KHz 135 Hz - 17 KHz 135 Hz - 17 KHz 50 - 200 Hz 50 - 200 Hz

Axial sensitivity

(1W/1m)

Max. SPL 108 dB 114 dB 120 dB 120 dB 125 dB 124 dB

Loudspeakers 2 x 3" 4 x 3" 8 x 3" 8 x 3" 12" 12"

Dimensions 110 x 180 x 148,5 mm 110 x 350 x 148,5 mm 110 x 690 x 148,5 mm 110 x 770 x 148,5 mm 350 x 515 x 490 mm 350 x 515 x 490 mm

Nominal impedance 16Ω 8Ω 16Ω 16Ω 8Ω 8Ω

Net weight 2,2 Kg 4 Kg 7,6 Kg 7,6 Kg 22 Kg 23,5 Kg

Horizontal dispersion 115° 115° 115° 115° - -

Vertical dispersion 20° 20° 20° 20° -

Connectors Speakon input/output Speakon input/output Speakon input/output Speakon input/output

Amplification -

Settings -

Because AUDIOPHONY® takes the utmost care in its products to make sure you only get the best possible quality, our products are
subjects to modifications without prior notice. That is why technical specifications and the products physical configuration might differ
from the illustrations.
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