Electro-Voice SxA100+ User Manual

A Series

Powered Loudspeakers

Owner’s Manual

SxA100+ SxA250 SxA180

ELECTRO-VOICE® Owner’s Manual

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a damp cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufactures instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.

9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

10. 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.

For US and CANADA only:

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrican for replacement of the absolete outlet.

IMPORTANT SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only . To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the Operating Instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

1. Security regulations as stated in the EN 60065 (VDE 0860 / IEC 65) and the CSA E65 - 94 have to be obeyed when servicing the appliance.

2. Use of a mains separator transformer is mandatory during maintenance while the appliance is opened, needs to be operated and is connected to the mains

3. Switch off the power before retrofitting any extensions, changing the mains voltage or the output voltage.

4. The minimum distance between parts carrying mains voltage and any accessible metal piece (metal enclosure), respectively between the mains poles has to be 3 mm and needs to be minded at all times. The minimum distance between parts carrying mains voltage and any switches or breakers that are not connected to the mains (secondary parts) has to be 6 mm and needs to be minded at all times.

5. Replacing special components that are marked in the circuit diagram using the security symbol (Note) is only permissible when using original parts.

6. Altering the circuitry without prior consent or advice is not legitimate.

7. Any work security regulations that are applicable at the location where the appliance is being serviced have to be strictly obeyed. This applies also to any regulations about the work place itself.

8. All instructions concerning the handling of MOS - circuits have to be observed.

Note: SAFETY COMPONENT (HAS TO BE REPLACED WITH ORIGINAL P A RT ONL Y)

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Table of Contents

SxA Owner’s Manual .................................................................................................................. 2

Safety First ................................................................................................................................. 3

Description .................................................................................................................................. 4

System Features – SxA Two-Way Systems................................................................................ 4

System Features - SxA 180 Powered Woofer ............................................................................. 4

System Setup .............................................................................................................................. 5

Setup Diagrams for SxA Two-Way Systems ............................................................................. 6

SxA180 Woofer System Setup .................................................................................................... 8

F22 Monitor Foot Accessory ..................................................................................................... 11

System Specifications ............................................................................................................... 12

Electro-Voice® Uniform Limited Warranty ............................................................................. 13

Owner ’s Manual

Thank you for choosing Electro-Voice® SxA active powered loudspeaker systems.

These systems are the culmination of EV’s 75 years of experience in transducer

design and over 50 years of experience in designing and building electronics.

Please take time to consult this manual so that you can understand all the

features built into your EV systems and fully utilize all their performance

capabilities.

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Safety First

When setting up, installing and using Electro-Voice® SxA speaker systems, there are a number of precautions that you should follow:

When Electro-Voice® SxA speakers are used for portable applications in which they will be

stacked directly on the floor or mounted on a tripod stand, make sure that the floor or stage is solid and secure.

Electro-Voice® SxA speaker systems include 1 3/8-inch stand mounts to allow mounting on

tripod stands.

Make sure to:

Check the specifications of the speaker stand to be certain it is capable of supporting the

weight of the speaker. Check that the speaker stand is placed on a flat, stable surface and be sure to fully extend

the legs of the stand. Do not try to make the stand “taller” and compromise its structural integrity.

Route cables and position the stand so that performers, production crew and audience

members will not trip over the stand or cables and pull the speaker system over. Secure cables with wire ties or tape whenever possible.

Do not attempt to suspend more than one speaker on a stand designed for a single

speaker. Unless you are confident that you can safely handle lifting the weight of the speaker onto

the stand, ask another person to help you place it. After the system is in operation for a few minutes, the heat sink will become warm to the

touch and can become quite hot after extended high-level operation. Avoid touching the heat sink fins to prevent burns. When installing the system, use care to ensure that there is at least two inches of space behind the heatsink to allow free circulation of air.

If you intended to hang or fly the SxA two-way systems, please do so safely with the correct

hardware and accessories.

WARNING: Suspending any object is potentially dangerous and should only be attempted by individuals who have a thorough knowledge of the techniques and

regulations of rigging objects overhead. Electro-Voice speakers be suspended taking into account all current national, federal, state and local regulations. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that SxA speakers are safely installed in accordance with all such regulations. If SxA speakers are suspended, Electro-Voice strongly recommends that the system be inspected at least once a year. If any sign of weakness or damage is detected, remedial action should be taken immediately. Please consult our

manual entitled Suspending System 200 Loudspeakers, and the SK1 data sheet, which details the various hardware kits that are available to safely suspend SxA speakers and how each kit should be used. There are also data sheets for each EV hanging hardware part that should also be consulted prior to suspending speakers.

strongly recommends that SxA

Electro-Voice® does not recommend use of SxA speakers outdoors or in high

moisture environments. Avoid exposing SxA speakers to direct moisture and or high humidity that can cause corrosion of electrical contacts and problems with loudspeaker cones and surrounds.

Electro-Voice® SxA loudspeakers are easily capable of generating sound pressure

levels sufficient to cause permanent hearing damage to anyone within normal coverage distance. Caution should be taken to avoid prolonged exposure to sound

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pressure levels exceeding 90 dB.

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Description

Electro-Voice® SxA carefully matched electronics and transducers. These products make it easy to setup a highquality sound system quickly with a minimum of cables and external electronics. They retain typical EV ruggedness, reliability and impeccable sound quality.

System Features – S

Integrated mixer/crossover/amplifiers/speaker system with separate mic and line inputs,

EQ and line-level outputs. Two built-in power amplifiers, one for low frequencies and one for high frequencies. The

amplifiers also contain electronic crossover circuitry and CD horn compensation optimized for the speaker components a well as a limiter circuit that prevents either amplifier from clipping while preserving the sonic quality.

The low-frequency power amplifier delivers 150 watts continuous average power and 350

watts dynamic power (IHF A). Dynamic output power is important because it determines the transient capability of the system.

The high-frequency power amplifier delivers 50 watts continuous average power and 80

watts dynamic power (IHF A). This provides more than 3 dB of headroom over the continuous current capabilities of the high-frequency driver.

The line input utilizes Neutrik “combo” connectors, which will accept either ¼-inch or 3-

pin XLR-type connectors. The mic input is balanced, low-impedance 3-pin XLR-type

The separate line output is 3-pin XLR-type balanced, low-impedance output that can be

used with long cable runs.

series powered loudspeakers are fully integrated audio systems with

Two-Way Systems

Two-band EQ provides tonal shaping to compensate for program material, room acoustics

and personal taste. SxA two-way systems are perfect for use as powered floor monitors.

System Features - S

Integrated power amplifier, electronic crossover and low-frequency speaker designed to

add extended bass to SxA systems Class D amplifier with 300 watts continuous average power, 650 watts dynamic power

(IHF-A). A built-in limiter prevents serious amplifier clipping and minimizes the potential for speaker damage.

18-inch EV DL woofer with 2.5-inch voice coil for reliable low-frequency output to 38 Hz.

Line input with balanced 3-pin XLR-type connector

Crossover with continuously variable low-pass frequency from 80 Hz to 120 Hz

Filtered high-pass output and paralleled full-range output on balanced 3-pin XLR-

type connectors. Storage compartment with detachable dolly board and casters for easy transportation. The

dolly board covers a storage compartment that holds a 34-inch pole and has ample space for cables, etc.

180 Powered Woofer

Comes with 34-inch pole for elevating any EV speaker system with 1 3/8-inch

stand mount.

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