EM Acoustics MSE-218SP User Manual

MSE-218SP User Manual

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EM Acoustics Loudspeakers

Building 74, Dunsfold Park

Cranleigh, Surrey

GU6 8TB, UK

Phone [phone]

Fax [phone]

www.emacoustics.co.uk

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Contents

Declaration of Conformity Page 3

Safety Instructions Page 4

1.0 - Introduction Page 7

2.0 – The MSE-218SP Loudspeaker Page 8

3.0 – Mains Power Requirements Page 9

3.1 – Power Supply Page 9

3.2 – AC input connector Page 9

3.3 – AC output connector Page 9

3.4 – Looped Mains connections Page 9

3.5 – Powering Up Page 10
Electrical Safety Issues Page 10

4.0 – Amplification and Audio Page 11

4.1 – Audio Inputs Page 11

4.2 – Linking Audio Signals Page 12

4.3 – DSP Menu Structure Page 12

4.4 – Remote Monitoring & Control Page 13

5.0 – MSE-218SP subwoofers in use Page 14

5.1 – System Overview Page 14

5.2 – Stacking Page 14

5.3 – Cardioid Arrays Page 14

5.4 – Mounting fullrange products Page 14

6.0 - Servicing Information Page 15

Appendix A – Technical Specifications Page 16

Appendix B – Spare Parts Page 18

Appendix C – Warranty Information Page 19

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The product contained within this manual conform to the

requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, amended by

92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC, and to the requirements of the Low

Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC amended by 93/68/EEC.

Products Covered:

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EMC Emission EN55103-1:1996

Immunity EN55103-2:1996

Electrical Safety EN60065:2002

Notes:

1.This device may not cause harmful interference.

2.This device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

RECYCLING

This product and its packaging constitute the applicable product according

to the WEEE directive. Please ensure that at the end of the working life of

this product, it is disposed of sensibly in accordance with local and national

recycling regulations. The packaging supplied with this product is

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recyclable. Please retain all packaging, however if disposing of this

packaging please ensure that you comply with local recycling regulations.

These products also all comply to the RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read these instructions completely before use.
Please keep the user manual in a safe place during the lifetime of the product - the

user manual forms an integral part of the product.

Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this product near water (for example, in damp rooms or near a

swimming pool).

Clean only with a dry cloth.
Do not cover or obstruct the heatsink – install this product only in accordance with

the instructions in this manual.

Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other

apparatus that produce heat.

Protect the power cable from being walked on, pinched or damaged in any way.

Pay particular attention to plugs and the point where they exit the loudspeaker.

This product may only be used in accordance with the information provided within

this manual. Before and during the usage of this product please ensure that all
recommendations, especially those relating to electrical safety, are adhered to.

The loudspeaker can only be disconnected from the power supply by removing the

plug, which must remain freely accessible at all times.

Unplug the loudspeaker from the mains power supply during electrical storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

Disconnect the mains plug before disconnecting the power cable from the

loudspeaker.

Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
Servicing is required when:

o The power supply cable has been damaged
o Liquid has been spilled into the loudspeaker
o The loudspeaker has been exposed to rain or moisture
o The loudspeaker has been dropped or suffered damage in any way
o The loudspeaker exhibits a distinct change from its normal function or

performance for undetermined reasons.

SERVICING
Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltages or other hazards – the amplifier module should only be opened
by qualified personnel. Please refer any service issues to your local EM Acoustics
representative. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, please ensure
your dealer or distributor has performed safety checks to determine the loudspeaker is in
proper operating condition.

ENVIRONMENTAL USE
Use this product only in E1, E2, E3 or E4 environments according to EN55103-2
“Electromagnetic compatibility – product family standard for audio, video, and audio-visual
and entertainment lighting control apparatus – Part 2: Immunity”.

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VENTILATION AND HEAT SINK
The heatsink and cooling fans are provided to ensure reliable operation of the
loudspeaker, and to protect it from overheating. The heatsink and fans must not be
blocked or covered. This product should only be installed with adequate ventilation
around the rear of the unit.

WATER AND MOISTURE
Do not use this product anywhere near water, or place any liquid-containing-vessels near
to the unit where spillage could occur.

CLEANING
Clean the loudspeaker only with a dry cloth. Disconnect the loudspeaker from the mains
before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

POWER CABLE PROTECTION
Power supply cables should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked upon,
pinched or damaged by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to
cables and plugs where they connect to the mains supply and to the loudspeaker itself.

LIGHTNING
For added protection of the product during lightning storms, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, disconnect it from the mains supply. This will
prevent damage due to lightning and power line surges. Disconnection from the mains
power supply can only be achieved by removing the plug from the mains socket and by
external disconnection of all poles from the mains.

INTERFERENCE OF EXTERNAL OBJECTS AND/OR LIQUIDS
Never push any object of any kind into this product through its openings as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the loudspeaker.

ACCESSORIES
Only use accessories supplied by EM Acoustics specifically for use with this product.
Unsuitable accessories for mounting or flying this loudspeaker could fail, causing serious
physical injury and/or damage to the loudspeaker.

CONNECTIONS
When connecting this product, perform all connections before connecting the unit to the
mains power. Failure to do so may cause electric shock and serious personal injury and/or
damage to the loudspeaker.

MAINS POWER PRECAUTIONS
When mounting or connecting this product, always disconnect it from the mains supply.
Only connect the product to an appropriate AC circuit and outlet, according to the
requirements stated on the panel on the rear of the loudspeaker.

If a power cut occurs when the unit is switched on, it will restart automatically once the
power supply is restored. All settings prior to the loss of power will be maintained.

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IMPORTANT: Always connect the product to the mains using the blue PowerCON MAINS
IN connector.

IMPORTANT: Only connect additional products to the white PowerCON MAINS LINK
connector, keeping within the specified current rating.

IMPORTANT: When disconnecting this product from mains power, always disconnect the
mains end first before disconnecting the PowerCON connector. Similarly, when connecting
this product always connect to the loudspeaker first, before applying mains power at the
supply.

ONLY CONNECT THIS PRODUCT TO MAINS POWER USING THREE CORE MAINS
POWER CABLE WITH A SUITABLE GROUNDING CONNECTION. REMOVAL OF
THE GROUNDING CONNECTION IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND MAY
VIOLATE LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES OF CONDUCT.

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