LD V-115B, LD V-118B, LD V-215B, LD V-218B User Manual

LD PREMIUM VUE-LINE

PA HIGH PERFORMANCE SUBWOOFER

LD V-115B/ LD V -118B / LD V -215B / LD V-218B

USER´S MANUAL
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MODE D´EMPLOI

Thank you for choosing LD-PREMIUM!

We have designed this product to operate reliably over many years. Therefore LD-Systems guarantees for high
quality products with its name and many years of experience as a producer.

Please, take a few moments to read these instructions carefully, as we want you to enjoy your new LD-Systems
products quickly and to the fullest.

For information about LD-Systems check out our website WWW.LD-PREMIUM.COM

Introduction

Brilliant sound at high sound pressure levels, high quality components, a reliable service, and all this to a reaso­nable price – these are the pretensions of the LD PREMIUM series.
The series consist of 8”, 10”, 12” and 15” multi – purpose speakers, as well as of the VA-4 and VA-8 Line-Array
systems. Subwoofers from 1x15”, 2x15” and 1x18”, 2x18” complement the product line.

Concept

Specially manufactured high quality components are exclusively used in the LD PREMIUM series. The whole ran­ge was developed by experienced audio-developers and FOH engineers in the USA and Germany. The uniquely
designed cabinets are all made of 15/18mm birch multiplex and coated with the DURACOAT LX coating – which
helps stand up to the tough daily demands of touring and live applications. The fly ware and stacking compo­nents are easy to use and meet the highest demands in terms of safety.
Thanks to the high manufacturing quality, which we constantly control in all areas, from the individual compo­nents through to the finished product, all LD Premium customers are given a 3 Year guarantee.

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LD PREMIUM VUE-LINE

PA HIGH PERFORMANCE SUBWOOFER

LD V-115B/ LD V -118B / LD V -215B / LD V-218B

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1. Please read the attached safety instructions as well as the following instructions carefully.

2. Please keep all the instructions.

3. Please use the device only as intended.

4. Please respect the valid waste management rules. Please deliver the packaging divided into plastic and
paper/ cardboard to the recycling management.

5. Please refer all servicing to qualified personel only if the device is damaged, exposed to liquid/rain or if it does
not operate normally.

6. Please, do not expose to any kind of heat such as ovens, radiators, or any other devices (incl. amplifiers).
Please check for enough distance between amplifiers and walls, racks, etc. to prevent overheating.

7. After connection please check the wiring to prevent any kind of accident or damage.
Please never use any kind of damaged cable and wiring.

8. Only use authorized and stable stands, brackets, shelfs, tables etc.. for installations. Please check for
adequate stability against collapse.

9. Please check operating voltage before connecting. Wrong voltage will damage your device.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel.

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 to persons.

The exclamation mark 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.

CAUTION! HIGH VOLUME!

You will operate this system for professional use. Therefore the commercial use of this equipment is liable to the
rules and regulations of the Accident Prevention & Insurance Association of your industry sector. Adam Hall as a
manufacturer is bound to inform you formally about the existence of eventual sanitary risks.

These speakers are able to induce high acoustic sound pressure levels. 85 db is by law the maximum audio
pressure level which your ear can be exposed to during a work day. It was set according to the technical exper­tise of the occupational medicine as a basis for the noise rating level. Higher sound levels or longer exposition
times could damage your ear. The time of exposition by higher sound pressure levels should be shortened in
order to prevent from ear damages. Here are a few reliable warning signals which show that you have exposed
yourself for a too long period to excessive sound pressure levels:

- You hear bell- or whistling sounds!

- You have the impression that you can’t hear high tones anymore!

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

PREVENTIVE MEASURES:

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INSTALLATION & OPERATING:

TRANSPORT & INSTALLATION

During transport of LDV115B/118B/215B/218B PA-Subwoofer please take care of a sufficient protection against
drop over, drop down etc. (e. g. protection with fastening belts during transport). Wearing of working clothes during
carrying of the speakers is recommended (especially work gloves, work boots). To make short distance transport
more easy the subwoofer LDV115B/118B/215B can be equipped with swivel-type castors (accessory, Art.: 37223/

37224). The Subwoofer LDV218B is equipped with 2 castors for transport.
Please do not park the subwoofer standing on the castors on an sloping area, even with activated brake! Please do
not park the subwoofer during a transport in a van etc. standing on the castors!
Uncontrolled run on wheels of the subwoofer can lead to serious accidents!
Please do not install the items directly beside an edge like a stage border.
If a stand is used to place top-units above the subwoofer please make sure to use only undamaged stands (Ø 36
mm) fitting correctly into the support. Please notice also the max. permitted number of stacked subwoofer.
To use the LDV215B together with the Line Array LDVA4 a connection adaptor (accessory) is available to stack up
to 4 LDVA4 on the LDV215B (ground standing operating, see page 6 ).

OPERATING

Please take care for an accurate wiring of the subwoofer. Please use only undamaged cables of an adequate size
(min. 2 x 1.5 mm² for subwoofer connection). Please check the wiring for any kind of trip hazard etc. to prevent
any kind of accidents or damage (Gaffa-Tape).
The terminal of the LDV115B/118B/215B/218B is equipped with a 4-polar Speakon input as well as a 4-polar
Speakon output seat. The connections 1+/- are used by the LDV115B/118B/215B/218B.
All 4 poles of the input seat are connected directly to the 4 poles of the output seat enabling the connection of
further subwoofers even if the connections 2+/- are used.
The connection of further subwoofers decreases the total impedance. Please take care that the total impedance
does not fall below the minimum required impedance of the amplifier.

VIEWS / OPERATING & MOVING POSITIONS :

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STACKING (Maximum pieces of stacked Subwoofer)

LDV115B

max. 3

LDV215B

max. 3

LDV118B/218B

max. 2

LDV118B/218B

max. 3

LDV115B OPERATING

MOVING POSITION

CARTWHEELS
Art. 37223 / 37224

MOVING POSITION

CARTWHEELS
Art. 37223 / 37224

MOVING POSITION

LDV215B OPERATING

LDV218B OPERATING

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SPECIFICATIONS:

LDV115B LDV118B LDV215B LDV218B

Type: Bassreflex Bandpass Bassreflex Bassreflex

Woofer: 15” 18” 2 x 15” 2 x 18”

Size (WxHxD)mm: 466x530x620 762x552x780 1060x475x620 762x552x1067

Weight kg: 41.5 66 80 86

Impedance ohms: 8 8 4 4

Power handling continuous
/ peak W:

600 / 1200 800 / 1600 1200 / 2400 1600 / 2600

max SPL dB: 126 127 131 132

Frequency range Hz: 38 - 200 36 - 120 35 - 200 38 - 200

In:
Out:

Neutrik NL -4, 4-polig

Features:

ergonomic milled handles

LDV115B/LDV118B: Threaded flange (M20)

LDV115B/LDV215B: Prepared for cart wheels Art. 37223/37224

LDV218B: cart wheels

Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

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ACCESSORIES FOR TRANSPORT & INSTALLATION:

STACKING ADAPTOR
LDV215B - LDVA4
Art. LDVA4MK

PROTECTION COVER
LDV115PC, LDV118B,
LDV215PC, LDV218PC

CART WHEELS

UNBRAKED BRAKED
Art. 37223 Art. 37224

SPEAKER POLE EXTENDABLE
WITH M20 WINDING
ART. SPS822

LIMITED WARRANTy

This Limited Warranty applies to the Adam Hall, LD Systems, Defender, Palmer and Eminence branded products.

The statutory warranty rights towards the seller are not affected by this guarantee. In fact, it justifies, additional
independent warranty claims towards Adam Hall.

Adam Hall warrants that the Adam Hall product you have purchased from Adam Hall or from an Adam Hall autho­rized reseller is free from defects in materials or workmanship under normal use for a period of 2 or 3 years from
the date of purchase.

The Limited Warranty Period starts on the date of purchase. In order to receive warranty services you are required
to provide proof of the purchase date. Your dated sales or delivery receipt, showing the date of purchase, is your
proof of the purchase date. Should products of the brands named above be in need of repair within the limited war­ranty period, you are entitled to warranty services according to the terms and conditions stated in this document.

This Limited Warranty extends only to the original purchaser of this Adam Hall branded product and is not transfe­rable to anyone, who obtains ownership of the Adam Hall branded product from the original purchaser. During the
Limited Warranty Period, Adam Hall will repair or replace the defective component parts or the product. All compo­nent parts or hardware products removed under this Limited Warranty become the property of Adam Hall.

In the unlikely event, that your Adam Hall product has a recurring failure, Adam Hall, at its discretion, may elect to
provide you with a replacement unit of Adam Hall´s choice that is at least equivalent to your Adam Hall branded
product in hardware performance.

Adam Hall does not warrant, that the operation of this product will be uninterrupted or error-free. Adam Hall is not
responsible for damage, that occurs as a result of your failure to follow the instructions included with the Adam
Hall branded product.

This Limited Warranty does not apply,

- to wear parts (e.g. accumulator)

- to any product from which the serial number has been removed or that has been damaged or rendered defective
as the result of an accident

- in case of, misuse, abuse, or other external causes

- by operation outside the usage parameters stated in the user´s documentation shipped with the product

- by use of spare parts not manufactured or sold by Adam Hall

- by modification or service by anyone other than Adam Hall

These terms and conditions constitute the complete and exclusive warranty agreement between you and Adam
Hall regarding the Adam Hall branded product you have purchased.

MANUFACTURER´S DECLARATIONS:

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LIMITATION OF LIABILITy

If your Adam Hall branded hardware product fails to work as warranted above, your sole and exclusive remedy
shall be repair or replacement. Adam Halls’ maximum liability under this limited warranty is expressly limited
to the lesser of the price you have paid for the product or the cost of repair or replacement of any hardware
components that malfunction in conditions of normal use.

Adam Hall is not liable for any damages caused by the product or the failure of the product, including any lost
profits or savings or special, incidental, or consequential damages. Adam Hall is not liable for any claim made by
a third party or made by you for a third party.

This limitation of liability applies whether damages are sought, or claims are made, under this Limited Warranty
or as a tort claim (including negligence and strict product liability), a contract claim, or any other claim. This limi­tation of liability cannot be waived or amended by any person. This limitation of liability will be effective even if
you have advised Adam Hall of an authorized representative of Adam Hall of the possibility of any such damages.
This limitation of liability however, will not apply to claims for personal injury.

This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that may vary from state to
state or from country to country. You are advised to consult applicable state or country laws for a full determina­tion of your rights.

REQUESTING WARRANTy-SERVICE

To request warranty service for the product, contact Adam Hall or the Adam Hall authorized reseller from which
you purchased the product.

EG-DECLARATION OF CONFIRMITY

These products meet the essential requirements as well as the further standards of the EU Directives 199/5/EU,
89/336/EU.

CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT (ELECTRICAL WASTE)

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household
wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncon­trolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the
sustainable reuse of material resources.

Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government
office, for details on where and how they can recycle this item in an enviromentally friendly manner.

Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This
product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal

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