OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONCERT SERIES
700-HP UltraHigh-Power Subwoofer
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Meyer Sound Lab. GmbH
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Declares that the products
Product Name: 700-HP
Product Options: All
Conforms to the following Product Specifications
Safety: IEC 60065: 2002
BS EN 60065: 2002
CSA C22.2 60065: 2003
UL 813: 1999
EMC: EN 55103-1: 1997 emission(1)
EN 55103-2: 1997 immunity(2)
This device complies with EN 55103-1 & -2. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Supplementary Information
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low
Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.
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Berkeley, California USA
December 6, 2004
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products
Operating Temperature 0˚ C to +45˚ C
Non operating Temperature <-40˚ C or > +75˚ C
Humidity to 95% at 35˚ C
Operating Altitude to 4600 m (15,000 ft)
Non operating Altitude to 6300 m (25,000 ft)
Shock 30 g 11 msec half-sine on
each of 6 sides
Vibration 10 Hz to 55 Hz (0.010 m peak-
to-peak excursion)
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700-HP UltraHigh-Power Subwoofer Operating Instructions
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Part Number: 05.137.094.01 A
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These symbols indicate important safety or operating features in this booklet and on the chassis:
Dangerous voltages: risk of
electric shock
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résultant de tensions
dangereuses
Zu die gefahren von
gefährliche spanning zeigen
Para indicar voltajes
peligrosos.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1 Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this loudspeaker near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with Meyer Sound’s installation instructions.
Frame or chassis Protective earth ground
Masse, châssis Terre de protection
Rahmen oder chassis Die schutzerde
Armadura o chassis Tierra proteccionista
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by Meyer
Sound.
12. Use only with the caster rails or rigging specified by
Meyer Sound, or sold with the loudspeaker. Handles
are for carrying only.
CAUTION: Rigging should only be done by
experienced professionals.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce
heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the groundingtype plug. A grounding-type plug has two blades and
a third grounding prong. The third prong is 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 loudspeaker. The AC mains plug or appliance coupler shall
remain readily accessible for operation.
13. Unplug this loudspeaker during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the loudspeaker has been
damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug has been damaged; liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the loudspeaker; rain
or moisture has entered the loudspeaker; the loudspeaker has been dropped; or when for undetermined
reasons the loudspeaker does not operate normally.
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SAFETY SUMMARY
English
- To reduce the risk of electric
shock, disconnect the loudspeaker
from the AC mains before installing
audio cable. Reconnect the power
cord only after making all signal
connections.
- Connect the loudspeaker to a
two-pole, three-wire grounding
mains receptacle. The receptacle
must be connected to a fuse or
circuit breaker. Connection to any
other type of receptacle poses a
shock hazard and may violate local
electrical codes.
- Do not install the loudspeaker
in wet or humid locations
without using weather protection
equipment from Meyer Sound.
- Do not allow water or any
foreign object to get inside the
loudspeaker. Do not put objects
containing liquid on or near the
unit.
- To reduce the risk of overheating
the loudspeaker, avoid exposing it
to direct sunlight. Do not install the
unit near heat-emitting appliances,
such as a room heater or stove.
- This loudspeaker contains
potentially hazardous voltages. Do
not attempt to disassemble the
unit. The unit contains no userserviceable parts. Repairs should
be performed only by factorytrained service personnel.
Français
- Pour réduire le risque
d’électrocution, débrancher
la prise principale de l’hautparleur, avant d’installer le câble
d’interface allant à l’audio. Ne
rebrancher le bloc d’alimentation
qu’après avoir effectué toutes les
connections.
- Branchez l’haut-parleur dans une
prise de courant à 3 dérivations
(deux pôles et la terre). Cette
prise doit être munie d’une
protection adéquate (fusible ou
coupe-circuit). Le branchement
dans tout autre genre de prise
pourrait entraîner un risque
d’électrocution et peut constituer
une infraction à la réglementation
locale concernant les installations
électriques.
- Ne pas installer l’haut-parleur dans
un endroit où il y a de l’eau ou une
humidité excessive.
- Ne pas laisser de l’eau ou tout
objet pénétrer dans l’haut-parleur.
Ne pas placer de r´cipients
contenant un liquide sur cet
appareil, ni à proximité de celui-ci.
- Pour éviter une surchauffe de
l’haut-parleur, conserver-la à
l’abri du soleil. Ne pas installer à
proximité d’appareils dégageant
de la chaleur tels que radiateurs
ou appareils de chauffage.
- Ce haut-parleur contient des
circuits haute tension présentant
un danger. Ne jamais essayer
de le démonter. Il n’y a aucun
composant qui puisse être
réparé par l’utilisateur. Toutes les
réparations doivent être effectuées
par du personnel qualifié et agréé
par le constructeur.
Deutsch
- Um die Gefahr eines elektrischen
Schlages auf ein Minimum zu
reduzieren, den Lautsprecher
vom Stromnetz trennen, bevor
ggf. ein Audio-Schnittstellensign
alkabel angeschlossen wird. Das
Netzkabel erst nach Herstellung
aller Signalverbindungen wieder
einstecken.
- Der Lautsprecher an eine
geerdete zweipolige DreiphasenNetzsteckdose anschließen.
Die Steckdose muß mit einem
geeigneten Abzweigschutz
(Sicherung oder Leistungsschalter)
verbunden sein. Der Anschluß
der unterbrechungsfreien
Stromversorgung an einen
anderen Steckdosentyp kann
zu Stromschlägen führen und
gegen die örtlichen Vorschriften
verstoßen.
- Der Lautsprecher nicht an einem
Ort aufstellen, an dem sie mit
Wasser oder übermäßig hoher
Luftfeuchtigkeit in Berührung
kommen könnte.
- Darauf achten, daß weder
Wasser noch Fremdkörper in
das Innere den Lautsprecher
eindringen. Keine Objekte, die
Flüssigkeit enthalten, auf oder
neben die unterbrechungsfreie
Stromversorgung stellen.
- Um ein Überhitzen dem
Lautsprecher zu verhindern,
das Gerät vor direkter
Sonneneinstrahlung fernhalten
und nicht in der Nähe von
wärmeabstrahlenden
Haushaltsgeräten (z.B. Heizgerät
oder Herd) aufstellen.
- Im Inneren diesem Lautsprecher
herr-schen potentiell gefährliche
Spannungen. Nicht versuchen,
das Gerät zu öffnen. Es
enthält keine vom Benutzer
reparierbaren Teile. Reparaturen
dürfen nur von ausgebildetem
Kundenienstpersonal durchgeführt
werden.
Español
- Para reducir el riesgo de descarga
eléctrica, desconecte de la red
de voltaje el altoparlante antes de
instalar el cable de señal de audio.
Vuelva a conectar la alimentacion
de voltaje una vez efectuadas
todas las interconexiones de
señalizacion de audio.
- Conecte el altoparlante a un
tomacorriente bipolar y trifilar
con neutro de puesta a tierra.
El tomacorriente debe estar
conectado a la protección de
derivación apropiada (ya sea
un fusible o un disyuntor). La
conexión a cualquier otro tipo de
tomacorriente puede constituir
peligro de descarga eléctrica
y violar los códigos eléctricos
locales.
- No instale el altoparlante en
lugares donde haya agua o
humedad excesiva.
- No deje que en el altoparlante
entre agua ni ningún objeto
extraño. No ponga objetos con
líquidos encima de la unidad ni
cerca de ella.
- Para reducir el riesgo de
sobrecalentamiento, no exponga
la unidad a los rayos directos del
sol ni la instale cerca de artefactos
que emiten calor, como estufas o
cocinas.
- Este altoparlante contiene
niveles de voltaje peligrosos en
potencia. No intente desarmar la
unidad, pues no contiene piezas
que puedan ser repardas por el
usuario. Las reparaciones deben
efectuarse únicamente por parte
del personal de mantenimiento
capacitado en la fábrica.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1
How To Use this Manual 1
CHAPTER 1: Introducing the 700-HP Subwoofer 3
Features & Benefits 3
Applications 3
CHAPTER 2: Power Requirements 5
AC Power 5
Voltage Requirements 5
AC Power Distribution 5
Current Requirements 6
Power Connector Wiring Conventions 7
Electrical Safety Issues 8
CHAPTER 3: Amplification and Audio 9
Audio Input 9
700-HP Interconnections 10
Cabling 10
700-HP Limiting 10
700-HP Amplifier Cooling System 11
CHAPTER 4: RMS™ Remote Monitoring System (Optional) 13
Understanding the RMS Communication Module’s User Panel 13
Service LED (Red) 13
Service Button 14
Wink LED (green) 14
Reset Button 14
Activity LED (Green) 14
User Interface 14
CHAPTER 5: System Integration 15
Using 700-HP Subwoofers with Other Meyer Sound Loudspeakers 15
700-HP Used with Concert and UltraSeries 15
Daisy-Chained 15
Adding an LD-1A/LD-2 Line Driver 16
Using the LD-1A/LD-2’s Lo-Cut Filter 16
Using the 700-HP with M Series Loudspeakers 16
Adding an LD-3 Line Driver 16
700-HP Used in Combination with the 650-P Subwoofer 17
Digital Signal Processors 17
CHAPTER 6: System Design and Integration Tools 19
Meyer Sound MAPP Online® 19
SIM® Measurement System 20
Source Independent Measurement Technique 20
Applications 20
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CHAPTER 7: QuickFly® Rigging 21
MRK-700 Rigging Kit 21
MTG-700 Multipurpose Grid 22
MCF-700 Caster Frame 23
APPENDIX A: Amplifier Replacement and Optional Rain Hood 25
Using the Rain Hood (Weather-Protected Loudspeakers) 25
Removing the 700-HP Amplifier 25
Replacing the 700-HP Amplifier 25
Removing the 700-HP Amplifier (with Rain Hood) 26
Replacing the 700-HP Amplifier and Rain Hood 26
APPENDIX B: Specifications 27
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INTRODUCTION TO THIS MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
These operating instructions provide important information
about the form, features, function and specifications of the
700-HP ultrahigh-power subwoofer. In addition to power
requirements and audio characteristics, fundamental system design, useful software tools and rigging options for the
700-HP are discussed.
Chapter 1: Introduction provides a general description of
the 700-HP and its capabilities and functionality.
Chapter 2: Power Requirements discusses power distribution, voltage and current requirements, as well as electrical safety issues.
Chapter 3: Amplification and Audio will help you understand and harness the power of the 700-HP amplifier and
audio systems. Amplifier specifications, connectivity, limiting and cooling system components are all covered.
Chapter 4: RMS introduces you to the optional communication RMS module, which can be installed in the 700-HP’s
amplifier to make use of Meyer Sound’s RMS™ remote
monitoring system.
Chapter 5: System Integration will walk you through the
integration of the 700-HP in mid-high or full-range systems.
Chapter 6: System Design and Integration Tools covers
two comprehensive tools, Meyer Sound MAPP Online® and
SIM®, for assisting you with the acoustical and functional
requirements of system design and optimization.
Chapter 7: QuickFly® Rigging discusses the rigging options available for ground stacking and flying the 700-HP
subwoofer.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
As you read this manual, you’ll find figures and diagrams
to help you understand and visualize what you’re reading.
You’ll also find numerous icons that serve as cues to flag
important information or warn you against improper or potentially harmful activities. These icons include:
A NOTE identifies an important or useful
piece of information relating to the topic
under discussion.
A TIP offers a helpful tip relevant to the topic
at hand.
A CAUTION gives notice that an action can
have serious consequences and could cause
harm to equipment or personnel, delays, or other
problems.
Information and specifications are applicable as of the date
of this printing. Updates and supplementary information are
posted on the Meyer Sound Web site at:
http://www.meyersound.com
You may contact Meyer Sound Technical Support at:
Appendix A: Amplifier Replacement and Optional Rain
Hood discusses the procedure for replacing the 700-HP
amplifier and rain hood.
Appendix B: Specifications includes a full list of specifications for the 700-HP, along with dimensional drawings both
with and without the optional rigging hardware.
Tel: +1 510 486.1166
Fax: +1 510 486.8356
Email: techsupport@meyersound.com
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INTRODUCTION
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CHAPTER 1
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE 700-HP ULTRAHIGH-POWER SUBWOOFER
The Meyer Sound 700-HP ultrahigh-power subwoofer (Figure 1.1) sets a new standard for the power-to-size equation.
The 700-HP’s power and bandwidth handle high continuous operating levels and extreme transient information with
minimal distortion in its operating frequency range.
Figure 1.1. 700-HP ultrahigh-power subwoofer, shown here without
optional rigging frame
Meyer Sound’s rigorous design approach has been applied to extract the greatest efficiency from every part of the
system, resulting in the 700-HP’s effortless reproduction of
low-frequency transient information. As a self-powered system, the transducers, amplification and control electronics
of the 700-HP are created as a symbiotic system that optimizes performance and maximizes its tremendous power.
The operating frequency range of 28 Hz to 150 Hz complements other Meyer Sound loudspeakers and line and curvilinear arrays in sound reinforcement applications requiring maximum headroom at the low end of the frequency
spectrum.
The 700-HP’s efficiently tuned cabinet houses two Meyer
Sound-designed and -manufactured back-vented, long-excursion, 18-inch cone drivers. Each driver features a 4-inch
voice coil and is rated to handle 1200 AES watts. The drivers have also been engineered for extreme efficiency, using
high-gauss neodymium magnets for the most powerful
magnetic field strength. High magnetic field strength increases the driver’s sensitivity, which yields greater output,
while keeping heat dissipation requirements within operational tolerances.
An integral two-channel class AB/H amplifier with complementary MOSFET output stages supplies total peak power
of 2250 watts (1125 watts per channel). With twice the
amplifier power of the 650-P subwoofer, the 700-HP produces an average of 3 dB more overall SPL, with enormous
headroom to accommodate the most extreme demands
with ease. Recent tests conducted by Meyer Sound show
the 700-HP producing significantly higher output than other
“high-power” subwoofers.
The amplifier, control electronics and power supply are
integrated into a single, field-replaceable module mounted
in the rear of the cabinet. The cabinet is constructed of
multi-ply hardwood and coated with a textured black finish.
Integral metal grilles lined with acoustical black mesh protect the cone drivers. Designed mainly for stage or ground
placement, the stackable 700-HP includes plastic skids on
the bottom of the unit, preventing damage to the enclosure
or the unit below. The skids align with slots on the cabinet’s
upper surfaces ensuring secure, aligned stacking. For maximum convenience in touring situations, the 700-HP can
even travel in stacks on the MCF-700 caster frame.
Applications
Features & Benefits
■ Stackable
■ Flyable using optional rigging kit
■ Extremely low distortion for ultimate low-frequency clar-
ity
■ Very high peak power yields excellent transient reproduction
■ Transportable in blocks using optional heavy duty
caster frame
■ Exceptionally reliable and durable
■ Stadiums, arenas and concert halls
■ Medium-to-large theatres and clubs
■ Theme parks
■ Cinema
The 700-HP is truck-smart, with exterior cabinet dimensions
suitable for both European and US truck widths. An optional
QuickFly rigging kit is available, installed at the factory or as
a field upgrade. Up to 11 cabinets can be suspended from
the optional MTG-700 top grid in a straight hang at a 7:1
safety factor.
Options available for the 700-HP include weather protection and finishes in custom colors for fixed installations and
other situations requiring specific cosmetics.
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CHAPTER 1
An optional RMS remote monitoring system module allows
comprehensive monitoring of all key system parameters on
any RMS-equipped host PC. In addition, Meyer Sound’s
MAPP Online multipurpose acoustical prediction program
allows quick prediction of coverage, frequency response,
impulse response and maximum output of the 700-HP and
other Meyer Sound loudspeakers and loudspeaker systems.
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CHAPTER 2: POWER REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 2
Self-powered and highly mobile, the 700-HP subwoofer is
advanced loudspeaker technology with equally advanced
power capabilities. Understanding the 700-HP subwoofer’s power distribution, voltage and current requirements,
as well as electrical safety issues, is critical to the safe
and correct operation and deployment of the 700-HP
subwoofer.
AC POWER
When AC power is applied to the 700-HP subwoofer, the
Intelligent AC power supply automatically selects the correct operating voltage, allowing the 700-HP subwoofer to
be used internationally without manually setting voltage
switches. The Intelligent AC power supply performs the
following protective functions to compensate for hostile
conditions on the AC mains:
■ Suppresses high-voltage transients up to several kilovolts
■ Filters common mode and differential mode radio
frequencies (EMI)
■ Sustains operation temporarily during low-voltage
periods
■ Provides soft-start power-up, eliminating high inrush
current
to operating the 700-HP subwoofer from 120 V AC
(Line- Neutral). Make sure that the voltage remains
within the 700-HP subwoofer’s recommend operating window (180 V AC to 250 V AC). The Ground
terminal must always be used for safety and the
Line to Ground voltage should never exceed 250
V AC (typically there will be 120 V AC from Line to
Ground in the above example).
The 700-HP subwoofer uses a NEMA L6-20P, an IEC 309
male power connector or a multipin VEAM connector and
complies with worldwide product safety standards.
AC POWER DISTRIBUTION
All amplifier modules and directly associated audio equipment (mixing consoles, processors, etc.) must be properly
connected to the AC power distribution, preserving AC
line polarity and connecting earth ground such that all
grounding points are connected to a single node or common point using the same cable gauge as the neutral and
line(s) cable(s).
Improper grounding connections between loudspeakers
and the rest of the audio system may produce noise, hum
and/or serious damage to the input/output stages in the
system’s electronic equipment.
VOLTAGE REQUIREMENTS
The 700-HP subwoofer operates safely and without audio
discontinuity if the AC voltage stays within either of two
operating windows at 50 or 60 Hz:
■ 85 to 134 volts
■ 165 to 264 volts
The 700-HP subwoofer can withstand continuous voltages
up to 275 volts and allows any combination of voltage to
GND (that is neutral-line-ground or line-line-ground).
CAUTION: Continuous voltages higher than
275 volts can damage the unit.
TIP: Since the 700-HP subwoofer does
not require a dedicated Neutral, and it can
tolerate elevated voltages from ground, it can be
connected between Line-Line terminals in a 120
V 3-phase Wye system. This results in 208 V AC
betweens lines (nominal) and will therefore draw
less current for the same output power compared
CAUTION: Before applying AC to any
Meyer Sound self-powered loudspeaker, be
sure that the voltage potential difference between
neutral and earth ground is less than 5 V AC.
Figure 2.1 shows a sample three-phase AC distribution
system, with the load between loudspeakers distributed
among the three phases and all of the loudspeakers connected to common neutral and earth ground points.
Figure 2.1. A sample AC power distribution block diagram.
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