Christie Vive Audio LA2 User Manual

User Manual

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Vive Audio LA2 Speaker

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COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS

Copyright ©2016 Christie Digital Systems USA Inc. All rights reserved.

All brand names and product names are trademarks, registered trademarks or trade names of their respective holders.

GENERAL

Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, however in some cases changes in the products or availability could occur which may not be reflected in
this document. Christie reserves the right to make changes to specifications at any time without notice. Performance specifications are typical, but may
vary depending on conditions beyond Christie's control such as maintenance of the product in proper working conditions. Performance specifications
are based on information available at the time of printing. Christie makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited
to, implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose. Christie will not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages
in connection with the performance or use of this material. Canadian manufacturing facility is ISO 9001 and 14001 certified.

WARRANTY

Products are warranted under Christie’s standard limited warranty, the complete details of which are available by contacting your Christie dealer or
Christie. In addition to the other limitations that may be specified in Christie’s standard limited warranty and, to the extent relevant or applicable to your
product, the warranty does not cover:

a. Problems or damage occurring during shipment, in either direction.
b. Projector lamps (See Christie’s separate lamp program policy).
c. Problems or damage caused by use of a projector lamp beyond the recommended lamp life, or use of a lamp other than a Christie lamp supplied

by Christie or an authorized distributor of Christie lamps.

d. Problems or damage caused by combination of a product with non-Christie equipment, such as distribution systems, cameras, DVD players, etc., or

use of a product with any non-Christie interface device.

e. Problems or damage caused by the use of any lamp, replacement part or component purchased or obtained from an unauthorized distributor of

Christie lamps, replacement parts or components including, without limitation, any distributor offering Christie lamps, replacement parts or

components through the internet (confirmation of authorized distributors may be obtained from Christie).
f. Problems or damage caused by misuse, improper power source, accident, fire, flood, lightening, earthquake or other natural disaster.
g. Problems or damage caused by improper installation/alignment, or by equipment modification, if by other than Christie service personnel or a

Christie authorized repair service provider.
h. Problems or damage caused by use of a product on a motion platform or other movable device where such product has not been designed,

modified or approved by Christie for such use.
i. Problems or damage caused by use of a projector in the presence of an oil-based fog machine or laser-based lighting that is unrelated to the

projector.
j. For LCD projectors, the warranty period specified in the warranty applies only where the LCD projector is in “normal use” which means the LCD

projector is not used more than 8 hours a day, 5 days a week.
k. Except where the product is designed for outdoor use, problems or damage caused by use of the product outdoors unless such product is

protected from precipitation or other adverse weather or environmental conditions and the ambient temperature is within the recommended

ambient temperature set forth in the specifications for such product.
l. Image retention on LCD flat panels.
m.Defects caused by normal wear and tear or otherwise due to normal aging of a product.

The warranty does not apply to any product where the serial number has been removed or obliterated. The warranty also does not apply to any product
sold by a reseller to an end user outside of the country where the reseller is located unless (i) Christie has an office in the country where the end user is
located or (ii) the required international warranty fee has been paid.

The warranty does not obligate Christie to provide any on site warranty service at the product site location.

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

Preventative maintenance is an important part of the continued and proper operation of your product. Please see the Maintenance section for specific
maintenance items as they relate to your product. Failure to perform maintenance as required, and in accordance with the maintenance schedule
specified by Christie, will void the warranty.

REGULATORY

The product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is operated in a commercial environment. The product
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of the product in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at the user’s own expense.

CAN ICES-3 (A) / NMB-3 (A)

이 기기는 업무용 (A 급 ) 으로 전자파적합등록을 한 기기이오니 판매자 또는 사용자는 이점을 주의하시기 바라며 , 가정 외의 지역에서 사용하는 것을
목적으로 합니다 .

Environmental

The product is designed and manufactured with high-quality materials and components that can be recycled and reused.
electronic equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from regular waste. Please dispose of the product appropriately and according to local
regulations. In the European Union, there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic products. Please help us to conserve the environment
we live in!

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Content

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Speaker overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

What’s in the box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connect the speaker wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Platform mount the LA2 with an S215 subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Fly the LA2 with an S215 subwoofer beside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Fly the LA2 below an S215 subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Wall mount the LA2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

The speaker does not function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

The speaker sound is degraded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

There is speaker noise or hiss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Safety Information

• Read this information thoroughly before installing or operating a speaker.

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other devices
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Do not install the speaker near water where the electrical components can be exposed to
moisture. Do not place objects containing liquids, such as vases, on the product.

• Clean only with a dry cloth.

• Do not overpower or underpower speaker systems.

• Use only in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and installation guidelines.

• Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary
considerably in their susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose
some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a sufficient time. These are the
permissible noise level exposures specified by the United States Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA):

Duration (Consecutive) Sound Pressure Level (dbA), Slow

Responses

8 hrs 90

6 hrs 92

4 hrs 95

3 hrs 97

2 hrs 100

1.5 hrs 102

1 hr 105

30 min 110

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Safety Information

Duration (Consecutive) Sound Pressure Level (dbA), Slow

Responses

≤15 min 115

• According to the OSHA, any exposure in excess of the above permissible limits could result in
some hearing loss. Earplugs or protectors to the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when
operating this amplification system to prevent permanent hearing loss, if exposure is in excess
of the described limits.

• Two people are required to safely lift and install the speaker.

• Speakers and speakers mounted to brackets must be affixed to a suitable structure following all
local safety standards and regulations.

• Always install all legally required additional redundant safety straps or cables.

• Install the minimum number of rigging wires (refer to Installation for more details) that are
required to suspend the speaker. Observe load ratings and all applicable local safety codes.

• Only use attachments or accessories specified by Christie.

• To reduce the risk of system damage, turn off the power amplifier and then disconnect the
speaker wire before performing a repair or maintenance.

• All servicing must be completed by qualified service personnel. Servicing is r eq u i red when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way. For example, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen onto the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.

• Changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Technical support

Technical support for Christie products is available at:

• North and South America: [phone] or [e-mail],
Middle East, and Africa: [phone] or [e-mail]

• Asia Pacific: [phone] or [e-mail]

• Coolux: [phone] or [e-mail]

• Christie Managed Services: [phone] or [e-mail]

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Introduction

This user manual provides speaker installation, troubleshooting, and specification information.

Speaker overview

The LA2 articulated coaxial ribbon line array speaker is designed for use as part of a screen channel in
auditoriums with approximately 150 to 250 seats, or for use as a corner surround speaker in
auditoriums with approximately 250 to 350 seats when paired with an S215 subwoofer and bi-amped.

It may also be used for a range of other applications, where vertical cove r age and maxim um throw
distance are appropriate.

The speaker contains an internal passive crossover, allowing it to operate with a single channel
amplifier. Multipl e hardware attachment points on the speaker allow for multiple installation
options.

What’s in the box?

This table lists the components that are shipped with the LA2.

Quantity Description Part number

1 Christie LA2 speaker

or
Christie LA2 speaker with grill

145-118101-XX
or
145-119102-XX

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