Nady Systems PCS-15 User Manual

Congratulations!

You have just purchased one of the finest powered speakers on the market today.
The P-Cab Series™ was developed using the expertise of professional sound
engineers and working musicians. You will find your new NADY AUDIO powered
speaker has superior performance and greater flexibility than any other powered
speaker in its price range.

We recommend that you read this instruction sheet carefully to get the most out of
your new unit. Thanks for selecting NADY AUDIO and the PCS-15 as your choice in
powered speakers.

Powerful 2-way active speakers with superior performance, state-of-the-art
veratile design, unprecedented affordability, and perfect for all small venue
application.

WARNINGS

• Read all instructions before using the product.

• This product may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause
permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high
volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any
hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.

• To avoid damage to the drivers, never overload the speaker.

• To avoid the risk of fire, do not ever expose the speaker to a source of
naked flames. Also, it should be located away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat vents, or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

• The product should be positioned so that proper ventilation is maintained.

• This speaker is designed for indoor use only. Do not expose to weather or
high humidity, rain, etc.

• Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into, and liquids are not
spilled through, the enclosure’s openings. Do not place containers of liquids
on the speaker.

• Don’t place any heavy appliance or object (>130lbs/60kg) on the speaker
enclosure.

• This unit is to be installed by qualified personnel only.

• This speaker is only to be used with power amplifiers complying with the
safety requirement of EN or IEC60065.

• This product should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:

A. Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the product.
B. The product has been exposed to rain.
C. The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits

a marked change in performance.

D. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

• Do not attempt to service this unit. All servicing should be referred to
qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using this speaker, basic precautions should always be taken, including the following:

FEATURES

AND SPECIFICATIONS

PCS-15

Two-Way Powered Speakers

P-Cab™ Powered Speakers

Features, Instructions
& Technical Data

• Full-range, 2-way 250W RMS powered speaker (bi-amped) with 15” woofer,
titanium horn

• Durable yet lightweight molded high-impact, mineral-loaded polypropylene
trapezoid speaker enclosures,designed to deflect bumps and scrapes and
perfectly balanced for ease of portability and set-up; built-in handles for
carrying

• Ultimate flexible design-flyable, stackable, pole mountable, or can be used
as a floor monitor when laid on its side with supplied brace mounts

• Internal power system delivers 200W RMS to the woofer, 50W RMS to the
horn and provides high quality audio performance more efficiently than
conventional power amplifiers with passive speakers

• Easy to use built-in pre-amplifier with XLR and 1/4” balanced Mic/Line
inputs; gain, treble, mid range, bass and level controls; and Signal
indicators

• Fused IEC power cord jack and 115V(60Hz) / 230V(50Hz) Select switch.

• Full top-end speaker features, including low impedance electronically
compensated crossover (1/36 octave, 1500Hz) with full driver protection
(pre-circuit limiter), wide-angle, short throw, high-frequency dispersion horn
(90°H x 60°V) with 1.5" diameter precision constant directivity titanium
compression driver, 40Hz to 20KHz frequency response (-10dB), high SPL
output capability (125dB @1M), and ultra low distortion (<0.02%)

• Response: 40-20KHz

• 8Ω impedance

• Sensitivity (1W/1M): 91dB

• Weight: 52.2 lbs (23.68 Kg)

• Dimensions (WDH): 17.3” x 26.6” x 13.6” (43.9 cm x 67.6 cm x 34.5 cm)

• Optional padded zippered vinyl carrying case available

(U.S.) Should your NADY AUDIO product require service, please contact the Nady Service Department via telephone at [phone]
or e-mail at [e-mail].

(International) For service, please contact the NADY AUDIO distributor in your country through the dealer from whom you purchased
this product.

SERVICE

FOR YOUR NADY AUDIO PRODUCT

NADY SYSTEMS, INC. • 6701 SHELLMOUND STREET, EMERYVILLE, CA 94608
Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • www.nady.com

SPECIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL DATA

(1)

Frequency Response Analysis

(1) XLR BALANCED INPUT
(2) 1/4" (6.3mm)BALANCED/UNBALANCED INPUT

Tip = hot, Ring = cold, Sleeve = ground.

(3) MIC/LINE INPUT PAD

This button sets the gain range of the GAIN control.
For microphone applications, where more level is needed,
push the button in.

(4) GAIN CONTROL

This controls the input level.
(5) HIGH EQ
(6) MIDRANGE EQ
(7) LOW EQ
(8) LEVEL CONTROL

Overall output level of the PCS-15

(9) HIGH FREQUENCY SIGNAL LED
(10) LOW FREQUENCY SIGNAL LED
(11) ON/OFF INDICATOR
(12) POWER ON/OFF SWITCH
(13) AC SELECTOR SWITCH

Before plugging in the power cord, check to see that this
switch is set to the proper voltage for your area:

~115V (60Hz) or ~230V (50Hz).

(14) AC POWER CORD IEC CONNECTOR w/ INTERNAL

FUSE HOLDER
Connects to the AC power cable.
Fuse: 115VAC ~ 5A250V 20mm glass tube

230VAC ~ 3A250V 20mm glass tube

Back Panel

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