Electro-Voice ZXA1-100, ZXA1-90 User Manual

ZxA1 Series

Loudspeaker

Owner’s Manual

ZxA1-90
ZxA1-100

Electro-Voice® ZxA1 Owner’s Manual

Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR.

WARNING: CONNECT ONLY TO MAINS SOCKET WITH PRO-

TECTIVE EARTHING CONNECTION.

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 dry cloth.

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

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

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

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

12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

13. 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

14. To completely disconnect AC power from this apparatus, the power supply cord must be unplugged.

15. Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on this apparatus.

16. The AC plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.

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.

The asterisk within an equilateral triangle is intended to inform
the user to necessary installation or removal instructions re­garding equipment or hardware use relating to the system.

• Electro-Voice does not recommend use of ZxA1 speakers outdoors in direct exposure envi­ronments.

• Electro-Voice ZxA1 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 pressure levels exceeding 90 dB.

• For trouble-free operation, exceeding a maximum ambient temperature of +40°C (104°F) is
not permissable.

This is a Class A product according to FCC rules. In a domestic environment this product may cause
radio interferences in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Management of WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment) (applicable in Member
States of the European Union and other European countries with individual national policies
on the management of WEEE) The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that
this product may not be treated as regular household waste, but has to be disposed through
returning it at an Electro-Voice dealer.

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FCC Information

1. IMPORTANT: Do not modify this unit! Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manu­facturer could void the user’s authority, granted by the FCC, to operate the equipment.

2. NOTE: This equipment 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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ...........................................................................................................................................2

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

System Features - ZxA1 ....................................................................................................................................................4

Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................................4

Tripod and Floor Monitor Operation ...............................................................................................................................5

Suspending ZxA1 Loudspeakers ....................................................................................................................................6

Rotating the 90° Horn ........................................................................................................................................................7

Rotating the Logo ...............................................................................................................................................................7

Amplifier Controls ...............................................................................................................................................................8

Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10

Block Diagram .................................................................................................................................................................. 10

Frequency Response ...................................................................................................................................................... 11

Beamwidth ......................................................................................................................................................................... 11

ZxA1 Models and Accessories Reference Table .....................................................................................................11

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Description

Thank you for choosing the Electro-Voice ZxA1 loudspeaker system. Please take time to consult
this manual so that you can understand all the features built into your EV system and fully utilize
all its performance capabilities.

The Electro-Voice ZxA1 powered loudspeaker is a fully integrated audio system with carefully matched
electronics and transducers. This product makes it easy to setup a high quality sound system quickly
with a minimum amount of cables and external electronics.

System Features - ZxA1

• Two-way loudspeaker with EV8L 8” Woofer and DH2005 Titanium Compression Driver

• Rotatable High Frequency Waveguide with Two Coverage Patterns: 90° x 50° or 100° x 100°

• Integrated Amplifier with 800W Total Output

• Biamplified Design with 24 dB/Octave Filter Slopes and Transducer Protection

• Selectable 100 Hz High Pass Filter for use with an External Subwoofer

• XLR and 1/4“ TRS Combo Input

• XLR Microphone Input with Gain Control

• XLR Parallel Output

• LED Indicators for Power On and Limit

Specifications

Freq. Response1 (-3 dB): 60 Hz - 20 kHz

Freq. Range1 (-10 dB): 48 Hz - 20 kHz

Max. Calculated SPL: 123 dB
Horizontal Coverage: 90° or 50° 100°

Vertical Coverage: 50° or 90° 100°

Amplifier Power Output: 800W

LF Transducer: EV8L, 203mm (8 in) Driver

HF Transducer: DH2005, 25mm (1 in) Exit Compression Driver
Crossover Frequency: 1.8 kHz
High Pass Frequency: 100 Hz, User Selectable

Power Requirement (120V): 95V - 132V, 50 - 60 Hz, 0.6A
Power Requirement (230V): 190V - 264V, 50 - 60 Hz, 0.4A

Line Input: XLR and TRS Combo

Mic Input: XLR with Independent Gain

Line Output: XLR (Mic and Line Sum)

Enclosure Material: High Impact Polystyrene

Grille: Polyester Powder Coated, 18GA Galvanized Steel

Dimensions (H x W x D): 457mm x 282mm x 264mm (17.98” x 11.12” x 10.38”)

Net Weight: 19.0 lbs (8.6 kg)

Shipping Weight: 22.7 lbs (10.3 kg)

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