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General information

Vi7P/Vi10P Manual

Version: 1.1 en, 08/2015, D2724.EN .01

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1. Safety precautions........................................................... 4

1.1. Information regarding the use of loudspeakers.................... 4

2. Vi7P/Vi10P loudspeaker.............................................. 5

2.1. Product description.................................................................. 5

2.2. Connections............................................................................. 5

2.3. Operation................................................................................ 7

2.3.1. Controller settings................................................................ 7

2.4. Dispersion characteristics........................................................ 9

2.5. Technical specifications........................................................ 12

3. Manufacturer's declarations..................................... 14

3.1.

EU conformity of loudspeakers (CE symbol)....................... 14

3.1.1. WEEE Declaration (Disposal)........................................... 14

Contents

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1.1. Information regarding the use of loudspeakers

Potential risk of personal injury

Never stand in the immediate vicinity of loudspeakers driven at a
high level. Professional loudspeaker systems are capable of
causing a sound pressure level detrimental to human health.
Seemingly non-critical sound levels (from approx. 95 dB SPL) can
cause hearing damage if people are exposed to it over a long
period.

In order to prevent accidents when deploying loudspeakers on the
ground or when flown, please take note of the following:

– When setting up the loudspeakers or loudspeaker stands,

make sure they are standing on a firm surface. If you place
several systems on top of one another, use straps to secure
them against movement.

– Only use accessories which have been tested and approved

by d&b for assembly and mobile deployment. Pay attention to
the correct application and maximum load capacity of the
accessories as detailed in our specific "Mounting instructions"
or in our "Flying system and Rigging manuals".

– Ensure that all additional hardware, fixings and fasteners used

for installation or mobile deployment are of an appropriate
size and load safety factor. Pay attention to the manufacturers'
instructions and to the relevant safety guidelines.

– Regularly check the loudspeaker housings and accessories for

visible signs of wear and tear, and replace them when
necessary.

– Regularly check all load bearing bolts in the mounting devices.

Potential risk of material damage

Loudspeakers produce a static magnetic field even if they are not
connected or are not in use. Therefore make sure when erecting
and transporting loudspeakers that they are nowhere near
equipment and objects which may be impaired or damaged by an
external magnetic field. Generally speaking, a distance of 0.5 m
(1.5 ft) from magnetic data carriers (floppy disks, audio and video
tapes, bank cards, etc.) is sufficient; a distance of more than 1 m
(3 ft) may be necessary with computer and video monitors.

1. Safety precautions

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2.1. Product description

Vi7P/Vi10P are passive 3-way loudspeakers housing two 10" LF
drivers, one horn-loaded 8" MF driver and a 1.4" HF compression
driver with a rotatable CD horn producing a nominal dispersion (h
x v) of 75° x 40° (Vi7P) or 110° x 40° (Vi10P), respectively.

All components are arranged symmetrically around the center axis
of the cabinet to produce a perfect symmetrical dispersion pattern.
This setup allows for a crossover design with a well defined
overlap of adjacent frequency bands resulting in a very consistent
and accurate vertical dispersion. Due to the dipolar arrangement
of the low drivers, broadband vertical dispersion control is
maintained down to approximately 350 Hz – an outstanding
feature for a passive 3-way system.

The frequency response extends from 59 Hz to above 18 kHz.

The cabinets are constructed from marine plywood and have an
impact and weather protected PCP (Polyurea Cabinet Protection)
finish. The fronts of the loudspeaker cabinets are protected by a
rigid metal grill backed by an acoustically transparent foam.

The cabinets are fitted with two M10 threaded inserts each on the
top, bottom and rear panels to accept either:

– the Z5383 VP Mounting bracket,
– the Z5384 VP Flying adapter,
– or the Z5384 VP Flying adapter.

In addition the Q9032 Safety eye bolt M10 can be used to apply
an independent secondary safety device.

2.2. Connections

The cabinets are fitted with a pair of NL4 M connectors and a two
pole screw terminal block (ST). All four pins of both NL4 M
connectors are wired in parallel. The cabinets use the pin
assignments 1+/1–. Pins 2+/2– are designated to active
subwoofers.

Cabinets with the weather resistant option (WR) are equipped with
a fixed input cable (PG type, H07-RN-F, 2 x 2.5 mm2 (AWG 13),
standard length 5.5 m (18 ft).

Pin equivalents of the applicable connector options are listed in the
table below.

NL4 M

1+ 1– 2+ 2–

ST + – n.a. n.a.

PG Brown (+) Blue (–) n.a. n.a.

2. Vi7P/Vi10P loudspeaker

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