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Important Safety Instructions
*
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top
cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside;
refer servicing to qualified personnel.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be
exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
*
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence
of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure—
voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important
operating and maintenance instructions in the
accompanying literature. Please read the manual.
Caution
Warning
!
Caution
Caution
!
Caution
!
Read these instructions.
{1}.
Keep these instructions.
{2}.
Heed all warnings.
{3}.
Follow all instructions.
{4}.
Do not use this device near water.
{5}.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
{6}.
Be sure to mount your speakers on a solid, stable and level base or stand.
{7}.
Vibrating floors do not provide reliable support for speaker enclosures
or stacks.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
{8}.
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
{9}.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
[10].
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
device. When a cart is used, use caution when moving
the cart/device combination to avoid injury from
stumbling over it.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
[11].
Servicing is required when the unit has been damaged in any way, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the device, the unit has been exposed
to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
[12].
manufacturer’s instructions.
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Before You Get Started1.
Shipment1.1
Your VP series loudspeaker was carefully packed at the assembly plant to assure secure transport. Should the condition of
the cardboard box suggest that damage may have taken place,
please inspect the unit immediately and look for physical indications of damage.
Damaged equipment should NEVER be sent directly to us.
◊
Please inform the dealer from whom you acquired the unit
immediately as well as the transportation company from
which you took delivery. Otherwise, all claims for replacement/repair may be rendered invalid.
Please always use the original packaging to avoid damage
◊
due to storage or shipping.
Never let unsupervised children play with the loudspeaker
◊
or with its packaging.
Please dispose of all packaging materials in an environmen-
◊
tally friendly fashion.
Online registration1.2
Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER
equipment right after your purchase by visiting
http://www.behringer.com (alternatively www.behringer.de) and
kindly read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully.
Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, our goal is to
have it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty
service, please contact the retailer from whom the equipment
was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located
in your vicinity, you may directly contact one of our subsidiaries.
Corresponding contact information is included in the original
equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European
Contact Information). Should your country not be listed, please
contact the distributor nearest you. A list of distributors can be
found in the support area of our website (www.behringer.com/
support). Registering your purchase and equipment with us
helps usprocess your repair claims quicker and more efciently.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Basic operation1.3
Using the VP series loudspeakers is easy and intuitive. Simply
follow these steps to achieve the best possible sound:
Plug the line-level outputs from a sound source such as a 1.
mixer or stereo system into a power amp of appropriate size
(see 4.2 Power amp rating). Make sure the sound source and
amplier are turned off.
Using ¼" TS or professional locking-style speaker cables, 2.
plug the power amp output into the ¼" or locking-style input
on the back of the speaker. DO NOT use instrument cables
(i.e., guitar cords) for this connection!
If using a pair of VP loudspeakers, run the amp in stereo 3.
operation. If using just one loudspeaker, mono operation is
preferable.
If using four or more loudspeakers, there are a few ways to 4.
make the connections. The rst is to use two power amps, one
for each pair of loudspeakers. Another is to connect the rst
pair of loudspeakers in normal stereo operation, then use
the output jacks on the back of the loudspeakers to link the
second pair of loudspeakers. This way each channel on the
power amp is driving two loudspeakers. Make sure that the
wattage and ohm rating are appropriate for this situation.
Caution – Never connect multiple power amps to one loudspeaker. Doing so could cause the very fabric of reality to
unravel, sending the entire universe into oblivion. Worse yet,
it could destroy your ampliers and your loudspeaker.
If using the VP1800S subwoofer, it is important to run the 5.
source signal into a crossover before the power amp(s). This
will allow you to direct only the low frequencies to the subwoofer, and the rest of the sound spectrum to the full-range
loudspeakers.
Turn the sound source on (mixer, stereo, etc.). 6.
Make sure the volume/gain control on the power amp is 7.
turned all the way down, and then turn the power on.
Activate the sound source, whether it is playing music from 8.
a CD player or speaking into a microphone, and adjust the
levels. Gradually raise the power amp volume level to desirable level. If distortion occurs, turn the power amp volume
down. Should the problem persist, make sure distortion is
not occurring at the sound source. If you reach the desired
volume level by barely turning up the power amp level/gain,
turn the sound source output down to allow the power amp
to push the speakers more.
Rock ‘n Roll!9.
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T
Connections 2.
Fig. 2.1 Connector panel
The VP series features two locking professional loud-
[1]
speaker [1] connectors that are wired in parallel. You can
connect one of the connectors to the output on your power
amp and tap into the signal from the amp on the second
connector, in order, for example, to feed this signal into an
additional loudspeaker. The pin designation of the loudspeaker connector is pins 1+ and 1-. Pins 2+ and 2- are not
connected.
Fig. 2.3 ¼" TS loudspeaker connector
When several loudspeakers are wired in
◊
parallel the overall impedance Z
handled by the power amp can be calculated, as shown below, from the individual impedance values
of the connected speakers:
For the VP series, here are typical connection scenarios:
Two 8 Ohm speakers in parallel = 4 Ohms
Four 8 Ohm speakers in parallel = 2 Ohms
Two 4 Ohm speakers in parallel = 2 Ohms
Four 4 Ohm speakers in parallel = 1 Ohm
Your amplier may be damaged if the actual impedance
◊
drops below its input impedance. Please make sure that
the calculated total impedance Z
minimum impedance specied for your amplier.
to be
T
is not smaller than the
T
Fig. 2.2 Professional loudspeaker connector
ATTENTION: Never connect the output signals of different
◊
power amps to both parallel inputs at the same time. This
may permanently damage your equipment.
The VP series includes two parallel ¼" TS loudspeaker
[2]
inputs. You can connect one of the connectors to the output
on your power amp and tap into the signal from the amp
on the second connector, in order, for example, to feed this
signal into an additional loudspeaker.
[2]
Optimal Operation3.
We have developed the VP series for use in a wide range of
possible applications. Of course, the sound of your loudspeakers depends on the acoustic characteristics of the room/space
in which they are being used. The following chapters of this
manual will give you information about getting the most out of
your EUROLIVE loudspeakers.
Loudspeaker placement3.1
Here are some tips to get optimal sound and performance from
your loudspeaker(s):
Elevate the loudspeaker at or above head level. High frequencies
are the segment of the audio spectrum responsible for clarity
and speech intelligibility. They can get mufed by the front row
of the audience, so we recommend positioning your loudspeakers
so the high-frequency drivers are slightly above the height of the
audience. The more you can get everyone in direct earshot, the
better. Imagine the loudspeaker is a giant ashlight, and you
want to illuminate everyone in the room.
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Avoid placing full-range loudspeakers in a corner or right next
to a wall. This enhances the low frequencies and can cause the
sound to get muddy. Subwoofers may be placed almost anywhere
since low frequencies are not highly directional.
Make sure that the loudspeakers are not in a place where they
could be knocked over by dancing audience members, overly
eccentric stage performers, sudden earthquakes, etc.
Some rooms, such as gymnasiums and auditoriums, create a
large amount of natural reverb, making it difcult to maintain
intelligible sound. Laying carpet or rugs on the ground and
curtains across windows or brick walls will help dampen the
reections and improve the overall sound.
Additional Considerations4.
Length and diameter of 4.1
loudspeaker cables
Loudspeaker cables whose diameter is too small can considerably limit the power amp performance. The longer the cable,
the more pronounced the problem. As a result, musicians
often simply “turn up” the amp, which can lead to loudspeaker
damage. Therefore, don’t use cables longer than 15 m (45 ft.).
For most applications, this will not be necessary. Cable diameter
should be at least 14 - 12 gauge.
Power amp rating4.2
How to prevent feedback3.2
Always place the “front of house” speakers ahead of the microphones (from the audience’s perspective), and never behind. Use
professional oor monitors or an in-ear monitoring system to
allow the stage performers to hear.
How to avoid feedback when 3.3
Selecting the right amp can turn out to be rather difcult.
Therefore, stick to the following rule of thumb: the power rating
of your amp should be roughly twice the loudspeaker load capacity. A loudspeaker rated at 200 Watts continuous performance
can easily be powered by an amp rated at 400 Watts output
power. An optimal addition to your speaker system would be the
BEHRINGER EUROPOWER EP2000 power amp, for example.
working with record players
(DJ applications)
In applications with record players, bass feedback can occur.
Bass feedback occurs when low frequencies get back to the
pickup and are reproduced on the loudspeakers. The most
common causes for this are: speakers located too closely to
the record player, a room with a wooden oor, or presence of a
podium or a platform. In such cases, it is best to move the
loudspeakers away from the record player and remove them
from the stage, so that they are located on rm ground. Another
option is to use raised stands, which prevent the loudspeakers
from having a direct contact with the ground.
Loudspeaker protection by using a 3.4
low-cut filter
Try to prevent damage to your loudspeakers caused by extreme
oscillation of the low-frequency driver due to subsonic noise
and extremely deep frequencies. Use an equalizer to cut off
those frequencies that fall below your loudspeakers’ frequency
range, or use a low-cut/high-pass lter. Most equalizers and
sound-improvement systems offer a low-cut function, like the
BEHRINGER ULTRAGRAPH DIGITAL DEQ1024, for example.
Using a low-cut lter in your signal path is particularly recommended if you use record players or CD players as your signal
source. CD players often produce extremely deep frequencies,
which can lead to extreme excursions of the low-frequency driver.
Fuses4.3
We do not recommend the use of fuses with loudspeaker applications. Damage to loudspeakers can be the result of high peak
signals and high output power. However, fuses can only offer
protection from one of these two factors, and never from both.
Additionally, fuse resistances are sometimes nonlinear, leading
to distortion and unpredictable overdriving.
Protecting your equipment4.4
Always try to nd the optimal signal level. Avoid overdriving •
your amp.
Keep in mind the physical limitations of your PA system.•
Use a limiter to restrict the output signal level. Place the •
limiter between the mixing console and the power amp. For
this purpose, our proven AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600,
COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL
MDX4600 compressors offer an outstanding solution. All
models can be used as a limiter: the audio signal doesn’t
overdrive any more, and unpleasant “peaks” are effectively
avoided.
Our ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 and SUPER-X CX3400/
◊
CX2310 crossovers are particularly well-suited for
protecting your equipment: for each output, they have independent limiters.
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EUROLIVE
VP1520
EUROPOWER
EP2000
XENYX 1202FX
EUROLIVE VP1220F
EUROLIVE VP1220
EUROPOWER EP2000
AUX 1
SEND
LRAUX 2
SEND
EUROPOWER EP2000
XENYX 2442FX
Application Examples5.
Full-range stereo operation5.1
This example applies to the VP1220, VP1220F, VP1520, and
VP2520.
In this example, the main output signal of a mixing console is
connected to a power amplier. Both the outputs and inputs are
stereo. A full-range VP series loudspeaker is connected to each of
the amplier outputs, and these loudspeakers reproduce the
entire frequency range.
Full-range stereo operation with 5.2
floor monitors
This example applies to the VP1220, VP1220F, VP1520, and
VP2520
This example is a variation of the example above, with the
addition of several VP1220F oor monitors. Two separate
monitor outputs from the mixing console are connected to the
inputs of a stereo power amplier. A VP1220F is connected to
each amplier output, and a second VP1220F is connected to the
parallel outputs of the rst set of VP1220F monitors.
Fig. 5.1 Full-range stereo operation
Fig. 5.2 Full-range stereo operation with oor monitors
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EUROLIVE VP1220EUROLIVE VP1800S
EUROPOWER EP2000
SUPER-X PRO CX2310
XENYX 1202FX
Two-way stereo operation with a 5.3
crossover, full-range loudspeakers and
subwoofers
This example applies to the VP1800S in combination with the
full-range loudspeakers (VP1220, VP1520, and VP2520).
Using an external active crossover, the main output signal of a
mixing console is split into two signals. One signal covers the
lower frequency range and the other signal covers the mid and
high frequency range. The recommended crossover frequency is
150 Hz. Then, the mid-high frequency signal is connected to a
stereo power amplier. A VP series loudspeaker is connected to
each of the amplier outputs. The low-frequency signal is
connected to an additional power amplier, which powers two
VP1800S subwoofers.
Specifications6.
SYSTEM DATA
Continuous Power (IEC 60268-5)
VP1220 200 W
VP1220F 200 W
VP1520 250 W
VP2520 500 W
VP1800S 400 W
Peak Power
VP1220 800 W
VP1220F 800 W
VP1520 1000 W
VP2520 2000 W
VP1800S 1600 W
VP1220 93 dB (Full space, 1 W @ 1 m)
VP1220F 93 dB (Full space, 1 W @ 1 m)
VP1520 94 dB (Full space, 1 W @ 1 m)
VP2520 96 dB (Full space, 1 W @ 1 m)
VP1800S 100 dB (Half space, 1 W @ 1 m)
Dispersion
VP1220 80° x 50°
VP1220F 80° x 50°
VP1520 80° x 50°
VP2520 80° x 50°
VP1800S N/A
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VP1220 23.6 in / 600 mm
VP1220F 16.9 in / 430 mm
VP1520 27.0 in / 685 mm
VP2520 41.9 in / 1065 mm
VP1800S 25.6 in / 650 mm
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Other warranty rights and national law§ 1
This warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer’s statutory rights
[1].
provided by national law, in particular, any such rights against the seller
that arise from a legally effective purchase contract.
The warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable unless they
[2].
constitute an infringement of national warranty law.
Online registration§ 2
Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after
your purchase by visiting http://www.behringer.com and kindly read the terms
and conditions of our warranty carefully. Registering your purchase and equip-
ment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more ef ciently.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Warranty§ 3
BEHRINGER (BEHRINGER International GmbH including all
[1].
BEHRINGER subsidiaries, except BEHRINGER Japan) warrants the
mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects
in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year
*
from the original
date of purchase, in accordance with the warranty regulations described
below. If the product shows any defects within the speci ed warranty
period that are not excluded from this warranty as described under § 5,
BEHRINGER shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the product
using suitable new or reconditioned parts. In the case that other parts are
used which constitute an improvement, BEHRINGER may, at its discretion,
charge the customer for the additional cost of these parts.
If the warranty claim proves to be justi ed, the product will be returned to
[2].
the user freight prepaid.
Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded.
[3].
Return authorization number§ 4
To obtain warranty service, the buyer (or his authorized dealer) must
[1].
call BEHRINGER during normal business hours BEFORE returning the
product. All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem.
BEHRINGER will then issue a return authorization number.
Subsequently, the product must be returned in its original shipping carton,
[2].
together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by
BEHRINGER.
Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted.
[3].
Warranty regulations§ 5
Warranty services will be furnished only if the product is accompanied by a
[1].
copy of the original retail dealer’s invoice. Any product deemed eligible for
repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty will be repaired or
replaced.
If the product needs to be modi ed or adapted in order to comply with appli-
[2].
cable technical or safety standards on a national or local level, in any coun-
try which is not the country for which the product was originally developed
and manufactured, this modi cation/adaptation shall not be considered a
defect in materials or workmanship. The warranty does not cover any such
modi cation/adaptation, irrespective of whether it was carried out properly
or not. Under the terms of this warranty, BEHRINGER shall not be held
responsible for any cost resulting from such a modi cation/adaptation.
Free inspections and maintenance/repair work are expressly excluded from
[3].
this warranty, in particular, if caused by improper handling of the product
by the user. This also applies to defects caused by normal wear and tear, in
particular, of faders, crossfaders, potentiometers, keys/buttons, tubes, guitar
strings, illuminants and similar parts.
Damage/defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this
[4].
warranty:
improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance •
with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals;
connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with •
the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the
product is used;
damage/defects caused by force majeure or any other condition that is •
beyond the control of BEHRINGER.
Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel
[5].
(user included) will void the warranty.
If an inspection of the product by BEHRINGER shows that the defect in
[6].
question is not covered by the warranty, the inspection costs are payable by
the customer.
Products which do not meet the terms of this warranty will be repaired ex-
[7].
clusively at the buyer’s expense. BEHRINGER will inform the buyer of any
such circumstance. If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within
6 weeks after noti cation, BEHRINGER will return the unit C.O.D. with
a separate invoice for freight and packing. Such costs will also be invoiced
separately when the buyer has sent in a written repair order.
Warranty transferability§ 6
This warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer (customer of retail
dealer) and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this
product. No other person (retail dealer, etc.) shall be entitled to give any war-
ranty promise on behalf of BEHRINGER.
Claim for damage§ 7
Failure of BEHRINGER to provide proper warranty service shall not entitle
the buyer to claim (consequential) damages. In no event shall the liability of
BEHRINGER exceed the invoiced value of the product.
*
Customers in the European Union please contact BEHRINGER Germany Support for further details.
Warranty
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