D.A.S. Action-8A, Action Series, Action-12A, Action-15A, Action-215A User Manual

User's Manual

ACTION-8A / ACTION-12A / ACTION-M12A / ACTION-15A

ACTION-215A / ACTION-18A / ACTION-118A / ACTION-218A

Antes de utilizar el equipo, lea la sección
“Precauciones de seguridad” de este manual.
Conserve este manual para futuras consultas.

Before operating the device, please read the
“Safety precautions” section of this manual.
Retain this manual for future reference.

CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARRANTY

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

INTRODUCTION

CONFIGURATIONS

2x ACTION-8A

2x ACTION 8A + 1x ACTION18A

2x ACTION-8A + 2x ACTION-18A

2x ACTION-12A (ACTION-15A)

2x ACTION-12A (ACTION-15A) + 1x ACTION-18A

2x ACTION-12A (ACTION-15A) + 2x ACTION-18A

2x ACTION-12A (ACTION-15A) + 2x ACTION-218A

2x ACTION-215A

4x ACTION-M12A

LINE DRAWINGS

SPECIFICATIONS

AMPLIFIER

Description

ON / OFF

3

4

5

6 - 7

8 - 16

17 - 18

18

16 - 21

Overload indicators

Equalisation

Overheating

Low mains voltage

Current consumption

Troubleshooting

RIGGING SYSTEM

ANNEX

Line connections: unbalanced and balanced

22 - 24

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Precauciones de Seguridad

action series

Cajas acústicas activas / Self-powered loudspeaker enclosures

Safety Precautions

El signo de exclamación dentro de un triángulo indica la
existencia de importantes instrucciones de operación y
mantenimiento en la documentación que acompaña al producto.
Conserve y lea todas estas instrucciones. Siga las advertencias.

ATENCIÓN: Es un producto clase A, por lo que en entornos
domésticos puede causar radio-interferencias, en cuyo caso el
usuario tendrá que tomar las medidas oportunas.
De acuerdo con EN55103-2, usar el equipo sólo en entornos E1,
E2, E3 ó E4.

No desconecte la tierra en el conector de alimentación pues es
peligroso e ilegal. Equipo de Clase I. El producto debe ser
conectado a un enchufe con toma de tierra. Sólo use este
equipo con el cable de red de alimentación adecuado para su
país.
El signo del rayo con la punta de flecha, alerta contra la
presencia de voltajes peligrosos no aislados. Para reducir el
riesgo de choque eléctrico, no retire la cubierta.

No instale el aparato cerca de ninguna fuente de calor como
radiadores, estufas u otros aparatos que produzcan calor. Debe
instalarse siempre sin bloquear la libre circulación de aire por las
aletas del radiador.
Si los altavoces action se utilizan al aire libre en un día soleado,
colocar los altavoces en un área sombreada o a cubierto. Los
amplificadores de los altavoces tienen circuitos de protección
que silenciarán temporalmente el altavoz cuando las
temperaturas que se alcanzan sean extremadamente altas. Esto
puede suceder en los días calurosos cuando el altavoz esté
expuesto a la luz solar directa.
No exponga este equipo a la lluvia o humedad. No use este
aparato cerca del agua (piscinas y fuentes, por ejemplo). No
exponga el equipo a salpicaduras ni coloque sobre él objetos
que contengan líquidos, tales como vasos y botellas.
Equipo IP-20.

Este símbolo indica que el presente producto no puede ser
tratado como residuo doméstico normal, sino que debe
entregarse en el correspondiente punto de recogida de equipos
eléctricos y electrónicos.

Equipo diseñado para funcionar entre 15ºC y 45ºC con una
humedad relativa máxima del 95%, con un rango de ±10% de la
tensión nominal de alimentación indicada en la etiqueta trasera
(según IEC 60065). Si debe sustituir el fusible preste atención al
tipo y rango.

El cableado exterior conectado al equipo requiere de su
instalación por una persona instruida o el uso de cables flexibles
ya preparados.
Si el aparato es conectado permanentemente, la instalación
eléctrica del edificio debe incorporar un interruptor multipolar con
separación de contacto de al menos 3mm en cada polo.
Para desconectar el dispositivo debe usar el enchufe.
Desconecte este aparato durante tormentas eléctricas,
terremotos o cuando no se vaya a emplear durante largos
periodos.

No emplace altavoces en proximidad a equipos sensibles a
campos magnéticos, tales como monitores de televisión o
material magnético de almacenamiento de datos.

Para las cajas con vaso para trípode, la altura máxima de
seguridad desde el suelo a la base de la caja montada sobre
trípode modelo TRD-2, con pies a 55 cm del eje del trípode, es:

ACTION-8A -------------->125 cm
ACTION-12A ------------->115 cm
ACTION-15A ------------->105 cm

El colgado del equipo sólo debe realizarse utilizando los herrajes
de colgado recomendados y por personal cualificado. No
cuelgue la caja de las asas.

No existen partes ajustables por el usuario en el interior de este
equipo. Cualquier operación de mantenimiento o reparación
debe ser realizada por personal cualificado. Es necesario el
servicio técnico cuando el equipo se haya dañado de alguna
forma, como que haya caído líquido o algún objeto en el interior
del aparato, haya sido expuesto a lluvia o humedad, no funcione
correctamente, haya recibido un golpe o su cable de red esté
dañado.

Limpie con un paño seco. No use limpiadores con disolventes. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use any solvent based

55 cm

The exclamation point inside an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the users to the presence of important operating and
mainten ance (servi cing) instruc tions in the li terature
accompanying the product. Heed all warnings. Follow all
instructions. Keep these instructions.
WARNING: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment
this product may cause radio interferences in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.
Use this product only in E1, E2, E3 or E4 environments
according to EN55103-2.
Do not remove mains connector ground, it is dangerous and
illegal. Class I device. The product must be connected to a
mains socket outlet with protective earth connection. Only use
this equipment with an appropriate mains cord for your country.

The lightning and arrowhead symbol warns about the presence
of uninsulated dangerous voltage. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not remove the cover.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves or other apparatus that produce heat. The
circulation of air through the heatsink must not be blocked.

If action loudspeakers are used outdoors on a sunny day, place
the loudspeakers in a shaded or covered area. The loudspeaker
amplifiers have protection circuits that temporarily shut the
loudspeaker off when extremely high temperatures are reached.
This can happen on hot days when the loudspeaker is in direct
sunlight.

Do not expose this device to rain or moisture. Do not use this
apparatus near water (for example, swimming pools and
fountains). Do not place any objects containing liquids, such as
bottles or glasses, on the top of the unit. Do not splash liquids
on the unit. IP-20 equipment.

This symbol on the product indicates that this product should
not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed
over to the appicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.

Working temperature ranges from 15ºC to 45ºC with a relative
humidity of 95%, with ±10% of the rated main voltage value
indicated on the rear label (according to IEC 60065). If the fuse
needs to be replaced, please pay attention to correct type and
ratings.

The outer wiring connected to the device requires installation by
an instructed person or the use of a flexible cable already
prepared.
If the apparatus is connected permanently, the electrical system
of the building must incorporate a multipolar switch with a
separation of contact of at least 3mm in each pole.
To disconnect the device, you should use the mains plug. Unplug
this apparatus during lightning storms, earthquakes or when
unused for long periods of time.

Do not place loudspeakers in proximity to devices sensitive to
magnetic fields such as television monitors or data storage
magnetic material.

For enclosures with tripod socket, the maximum safety height
from floor to bottom of enclosure when mounting on a TRD-2
tripod, with legs spread 55cm from the central pole, is:

ACTION-8A -------------->125 cm
ACTION-12A ------------->115 cm
ACTION-15A ------------->105 cm

The appliance should be flown only from the rigging points and
by qualified personnel. Do not suspend the box from the
handles.

No user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally or has been dropped.

cleaners.

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GARANTÍA

Todos nuestros productos están garantizados por un periodo de 24
meses desde la fecha de compra.

Las garantías sólo serán válidas si son por un defecto de
fabricación y en ningún caso por un uso incorrecto del producto.

Las reparaciones en garantía pueden ser realizadas,
exclusivamente, por el fabricante o el servicio de asistencia técnica
autorizado.

Otros cargos como portes y seguros, son a cargo del comprador
en todos los casos.

Para solicitar reparación en garantía es imprescindible que el
producto no haya sido previamente manipulado e incluir una
fotocopia de la factura de compra.

WARRANTY

All our products are warrantied against any manufacturing defect
for a period of 2 years from date of purchase.

The warranty excludes damage from incorrect use of the product.

All warranty repairs must be exclusively undertaken by the factory
or any of its authorised service centers.

To claim a warranty repair, do not open or intend to repair the
product.

Return the damaged unit, at shippers risk and freight prepaid, to
the nearest service center with a copy of the purchase invoice.

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DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

DAS Audio Group, S.L.

C/ Islas Baleares, 24 - 46988 - Pol. Fuente del Jarro - Valencia. España
(Spain).

Declara que / ACTION-8A / ACTION-12A / ACTION-M12A / ACTION-15A / ACTION-215A

ACTION-18A / ACTION-118A / ACTION-218A:

Declares that / ACTION-8A / ACTION-12A / ACTION-M12A / ACTION-15A / ACTION-215A

ACTION-18A / ACTION-118A / ACTION-218A:

Cumple con los objetivos esenciales de las Directivas:
Abide by essential objectives relating Directives:

l de Baja Tensión (Low Voltage Directive) 2014/35/UE

l de Compatibilidad Electromagnética (EMC) 2014/30/UE

l RoHS 2011/65/UE

l RAEE (WEEE) 2012/19/UE

Y es conforme a las siguientes Normas Armonizadas Europeas:
In accordance with Harmonized European Norms:

l EN 60065:2014.- Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus. Safety

requirements.

l EN 55032:2012.- Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment.

Emission requirements.

l EN 55103-2:2009.- Electromagnetic compatibility. Product family

standard for audio, video, audio-visual and entertainment lighting control
apparatus for professional use. Part 2:Immunity.

l EN 50581:2012.- Technical documentation for the assessment of

electrical and electronic products with respect to the restriction of
hazardous substances.

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INTRODUCTION

The action series inherits the exceptional sound quality and rugged build that have made DAS professional
systems an internacional sound reinforcement standard. Designed from “real-world” experience, they offer
users outstanding performance, absolute reliability, and unparalleled convenience. Whether it is in a high­profile venue or on the stage of a major event, the action series will provide the power and definition needed to
make your performance a success.

Settings

ACTION-8A

- Compact multi-purpose system with monitor position

- Ultra lightweight Class D amplifier

- Switch-mode power supply

- Reduces size and weight

- Pole mount socket
The ACTION-8A offers a multi-angle enclosure which allows
it to be used in stage monitor applications as well as a
compact P.A. system. The 720 W peak power of the Class
D amplifier provides extended bandwith, improved dynamic
range and exceptionally low distortion-features hard to find on
other systems in this market segment. The 8B4 loudspeaker
provides accurate low frequency reproduction. High
frequencies are handled by the M-26 compression driver with
1” exit and titanium diaphragm offering excellent performance.

ACTION-12A

-Two-way powered system.

-12” bass loudspeaker.

-Compressor driver with titanium diaphragm.

-Asimetric encolusure design for stage monitor use.

-Built-in rigging points (eyebolt based).

-Stand mountable.
The ACTION-12A is a powered loudspeaker (2 channel Class D
amplifier), that utilizes a 12” low frequency transducer and a 1”
exit compression driver. The multi-angle cabinet is constructed of
Birch plywood protected by an environmentally friendly black paint
finish. Two bar handles and a steel grille are provided. A 35mm
tripod socket allows for stand mounting.

ACTION-15A

-Two-way powered system

-15” bass loudspeaker

-Compression driver with titanium diaphragm

-Asymmetric enclosure design for stage monitor use

-Built-in rigging points (eyebolt bassed)

-Stand mountable
ACTION-15A is a powered loudspeaker (2 channel Class D
amplifier), uses a 15” low frequency transducer and a 1” exit
compression driver with titanium diaphragm. The cabinet is
constructed from Birch plywood and finished with an
envinonmentally friendly black paint finish. Two bar handles are
provided and a steel grille protects components. A 35mm tripod
socket allows for stand mounting. Rigging points provide a safe
and simple solution for suspending the ACTION-15A

ACTION-M12A

-Dedicated powered stage monitor.

-12” bass loudspeaker.

-Compression driver with titanium diaphragm.

-Low profile enclosure design for minimum visual impact.

-Black paint finish.

-Stand mountable.
The ACTION-M12A is a dedicated powered stage monitor
(2channel Class D amplifier). The enclosure ir constructed from
Birch plywood and is protected with a black paint finish. Two side
located handles facilitate handling and a steel grille protects the
components. A pole mount socket adds versatility to the ACTION-
M12A.

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ACTION-215A

- 2-way powered system

- 2 x 15" bass loudspeaker

- Compression driver with titanium diaphragm

- Two steel-reinforced handles
The ACTION-215A is a powered loudspeaker (2 channel
Class D amplifier), that utilizes two 15” bass loudspeakers for
extra low frequency punch and higher SPL. High frequencies
are handled by a 1” compression driver with titanium
diaphragm. The trapezoidal cabinet is constructed using Birch
plywood and protected with a hard-wearing black paint finish.
Two bar handles and a steel grille sealed against corrosion
using a polyamide powder coat finish are provided. Rigging
points provide a safe and simple way to fly the ACTION-215A
cabinets.

ACTION-18A

- Bass-reflex powered subwoofer system

- 18" low frequency transducer

- Precise and powerful bass reproduction

- Top located pole mount socket
The ACTION-18A bass powered system (Class D amplifier)
incorporates a 18” low frequency transducer with a 4" voice
coil mounted as a direct radiator into a bass-reflex cabinet. The
loudspeaker is protected by a perforated steel grille, sealed
against corrosion using a powder coat finish. The ACTION-18A
is designed for use in biamped systems. A top located pole­mount socket permits mounting full-range systems above the

ACTION-18A and two bar handles makes moving easy.

ACTION-118A

- Powered horn-bass subwoofer system

- Class D 3200W amplifier

- 1x D.A.S. 18" long excursion woofer

- Deep/Loud EQ selector

- Filtered output defeat switch

- Variable 80-125 Hz high-pass filter

- Gain control and polarity switch

- Top located pole mount socket
The ACTION-118A horn bass powered system (Class D
amplifier) incorporates a 18” long excursion woofer with a 4"
voice coil mounted as a direct radiator with load cabinet. The
loudspeaker is protected by a perforated steel grille, sealed
against corrosion using a powder coat finish. The ACTION-118A
is designed for use in biamped systems. A top located pole­mount socket permits mounting full-range systems above the

ACTION-118A and two bar handles makes moving easy.

ACTION-218A

- High output bass-reflex powered subwoofer system

- Twin 18" loudspeakers

- Durable black paint finish

- Side located bar handles
This bass-reflex powered subwoofer system uses dual 18"
bass loudspeakers equipped with 4" voice coils. The
exceptional power handling capacity and efficiency provide high
sound pressure levels of powerful bass. Two hand locations
facilitate handling. The cabinet is designed to be stacked in the
vertical position in order to reduce the units "on-stage"
footprint.

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CONFIGURATIONS

ACTION-8A

TRD-6

ACTION-8A

TRD-6

DSP-26

L

INPUTS

AB

R

Mixer

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