Wharfedale EVP-X15PM, EVP-X12P, EVP-X15P, EVP-X215P, EVP-X18PB User Manual

WHARFEDALE PRO EVP-XP SERIES

EVP-XP POWERED SERIES
PROFESSIONAL LOUDSPEAKER
USER MANUAL.

THIS USER MANUAL COVERS THE FOLLOWING MODELS:

EVP-X12P • EVP-X12PM • EVP-X15P • EVP-X15PM •
EVP-X215P
EVP-X15PB • EVP-X18PB Subwoofers

Contents:

Page 1: Warning and Safety Instructions
Page 2: Specifications/Operating and Use
Page 3. Product Features/ EVP-X12PM/15PM Panel
Page 4: EVP-X18PB Rear Panel Diagram
Page 5: EVP-X15PB and EVP-X18PB Operation
Page 6: Single EVP-X18PB with Stereo Mid/High Active System and Stereo Active Sub and Mid/High System
Page 7: Stereo Passive Mid/High Speaker with Active Sub System and EVP-X15P/18PB Block Diagram

 WARNING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. READ INSTRUCTIONS carefully before operating this product.

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RETAIN these instructions.

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3. COMPLY WITH WARNINGS - All warnings and instructions for

this product should be adhered to.

4.  WATER & MOISTURE - This Wharfedale Pro unit should
not be used near liquids. If should not have liquids placed on or in
close proximity as there are DANGEROUS VOLTAGES

present.

5.  VENTILATION/AIR FLOW: This Wharfedale Pro unit
should not have its heat sinks obstructed from air flow. It should
not be situated in a built-in installation that may hamper air flow to
the heat sinks. It should not be placed near heat sources.

6.  POWER SUPPLY: This Wharfedale Pro unit should be only
connected to a power supply as stated on the unit. Power supply
cables should be routed where they will not be walked on or
pinched by objects placed adjacent or upon them.

7.  ELECTRIC SHOCK: Care should be taken that the grounding
of this unit is NOT defeated. Do not use this units power cable

Wharfedale Pro EVP-XP Series of Professional Sound Reinforcement Loudspeakers

with an extension cable unless the pins can be fully inserted.

7. CABLES - Use quality screened cables for signal connections.

8.   RIGGING • SUSPENDING • MOUNTING

The rigging, suspension or mounting of this speaker system can
expose members of the public to serious health risks and even
death. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT TO RIG,
SUSPEND OR OTHERWISE MOUNT THIS SYSTEM UNLESS
YOU ARE FULLY QUALIFIED AND CERTIFIED TO DO SO BY
RELEVANT LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL AUTHORITIES.
ALL RELEVANT SAFETY REGULATIONS MUST BE
FOLLOWED. IF YOU ARE NOT PROPERLY QUALIFIED OR DO
NOT KNOW OF PERTINENT REGULATIONS, CONSULT
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL FOR ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE.

9.  CAUTION: These professional loudspeaker systems are
capable of generating very high sound pressure levels. Use care
with placement and operation to avoid exposure to excessive
levels that can cause permanent hearing damage.

10. SERVICING - The user should not attempt to service this
product except that mentioned in this manual.

Unpacking

All Wharfedale Pro products are fully
checked before leaving the factory.
After unpacking please inspect
cabinets for any physical damage.
Please retain the shipping carton if

possible and internal packing material
in case the unit needs to be returned. Please check as soon
as possible the unit is functioning. In the event of any damage
please contact your dealer immediately so that a written claim
for damages can be made.

Wharfedale Pro Limited Warranty*

Wharfedale Pro EVP-XPSeries loudspeaker systems are warranted
to be clear of manufacturing or materials defects for a period of
one year from the original date of purchase. In the event of
malfunction, contact your authorised Wharfedale Professional
dealer or distributor for information.

*Be aware that warranty details may differ from country to
country. Contact your dealer or distributor for information.
These terms do not infringe your statutory rights.

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WHARFEDALE PRO EVP-XP SERIES

Model Name EVP-X12P EVP-X12PM EVP-X15P EVP-X15PM EVP-X215P EVP-X15PB EVP-X18PB

SYSTEM TYPE 12” 2-way 12” 2 way monitor 15” 2-way 15” 2-way monitor 2x15” 2 way 15” compact sub 18” compact sub

FREQ RESP +/- 3 DB 55 - 20kHz 50Hz -20kHz 45 - 20kHz 50 - 20kHz 40 - 20kHz 45 - 200Hz 40 -200Hz

FINISH MATERIAL Black carpet Black carpet Black carpet Black carpet Black carpet Black carpet Black carpet

TRIPOD STAND BOTTOM Yes No Yes No No No No

TRIPOD STAND TOP No No No No No Yes Yes

INPUTS:

INPUT A Switchable Switchable Switchable Line level input Line level input

INPUT B Line level input NA Line level input NA Line level input Line level input Line level input
SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT NA NA NA NA NA

INPUT CONNECTORS:

INPUT A Combined Combined Combined Combined Combined Combined Combined

INPUT B Combined Jack Combined Jack Combined Jack Combined Jack Combined Jack

INPUT SENSITIVITY

MIC 5mV 5mV 5mV 5mV 5mV NA NA

RCA 0.5V 0.5V 0.5V 0.5V 0.5V NA NA
LINE 0.775V 0.775V 0.775V 0.775V 0.775V 0.775V 0.775V

INPUT IMPEDANCE
MIC 470 OHMS 470 OHMS 470 OHMS 470 OHMS 470 OHMS NA NA
LINE INPUT A 47K 47K 47K 47K 47K 10K 10K

LINE INPUT B 10kohms 10kohms 10kohms 10K 10K

LINE OUTPUT TYPE Balanced Male Balanced Male Balanced Male Balanced Male Balanced Male Balanced Male Balanced Male

LINE OUTPUT HIGH PASS FILTER

MAIN EQ HF Shelving

ACTIVE CROSSOVER NA NA NA NA NA LPF: 150HZ, 24dB LPF: 150Hz, 24dB

PHASE SWITCH NA NA NA NA NA 0 or 180º 0 or 180º

POWER SECTION

AMPLIFIER POWER:
CONTINUOUS 300W 300W 400W 400W 400W 400W 400W

PEAK 500W 500W 600W 600W 600W 600W 600W

EXTENSION SPEAKER OUTPUT NA 1 NA 1 NA NA NA

PROTECTION TYPE Dynamic/AGC Dynamic/AGC Dynamic/AGC Dynamic/AGC Dynamic/AGC Dynamic/AGC Dynamic/AGC

POWER ON INDICATOR GREEN LED GREEN LED GREEN LED GREEN LED GREEN LEd GREEN LED GREEN LED

SYSTEM DYNAMIC AGC ORANGE LED ORANGE LED ORANGE LED ORANGE LED ORANGE LED ORANGE LED ORANGE LED

ENCLOSURE

DIMENSION MM (HXWXD)

WEIGHT (NET) KG 22.9 22.5kg 29.5 27.4 46.8 35.1 49.2

WEIGHT (GROSS) KG 25.6 25.1kg 33.6 30.5 51.6 38.1 52.3

balanced mic or balanced mic or balanced mic or

line level input line level input line level input line level input line level input

1/4” TS Phone Jack 1/4” TS Phone Jack

Jack and XLR Jack and XLR Jack and XLR Jack and XLR Jack and XLR Jack and XLR Jack and XLR

XLR & RCA NA XLR & RCA NA XLR&RCA and XLR and XLR

Socket Socket Socket

XLR connector XLR connector XLR connector XLR connector XLR connector XLR connector XLR connector

+/-12dB@10KHZ +/-12dB@10KHZ +/-12dB@10KHZ

LF Shelving LF Shelving LF Shelving

+/-12dB @80Hz +/-12dB @ 80HZ +/-12dB @80HZ

590X430X370 560x424x441 675X460X450 645X445X473.5 1058X502X467 591X460X510 610X522X610

5 band graphic EQ HF Shelving 5 band graphic EQ HF Shelving NA NA

Operating/Use

1. The EVP-X12P,X15P,X215P feature 2 x combined jack and XLR inputs.The two stereo inputs are mixed down to mono

enabling the connection of stereo output products.

2. Connect the provided power cable to the IEC mains connector on rear of cabinet.
3 Connect the signal cable (balanced or un balanced, see table and description) from audio mixer or processor securely to

your EVP-XP unit (the internal amplifier should be off, power down mode). Where possible use quality connectors. Only
use screened audio cable for the signal input from the audio mixer or processor. If possible use balanced line signal leads
for optimum quality (see description and table of balanced line operation).

4. If using XLR CONNECTORS, insert the XLR until locked in. If using a jack plug insert until secure.

5. Power up audio mixer or processor ensuring connections are made.

6. Power up EVP-XP internal amplifier with levels on zero. Confirm speakers are operating.

7. The EVP-XP all feature a balanced Male XLR connector on the line output.

8. The EVP-X12PM,X15PM has one speaker extension output allowing the addition of another speaker.

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WHARFEDALE PRO EVP-XP SERIES

EVPX-15PB and EVPX-18PB Active Subwoofers

Product Features of the EVP-XP Series:

• 300W RMS/500W Peak amplifier (EVP-X12P, EVP-X12PM)

• 400W RMS/600W Peak amplifier (EVP-X15P,15PM,215P)

• Thermal, DC fault and short circuit protection

• Hi/Low EQ control in the master section

• 5 Band Graphic EQ (EVP-X12PM/15PM onlyoonly)

• External speaker output connector (EVP-X12PM/15PM only)

• Integral tripod stand adaptor (except monitors)

• Balanced line output

• Integral, preset limiter prevents clipping distortion

• Combined Jack and XLR balanced input connectors

• Power on and system AGC protect LED indicators

• Stereo line input and speaker level input available for the
powered subwoofer

• Peak limiter that protects the amplifier and speaker from

clipping.

• 0°, 180°Phase switch

• Built-in 600 watt (peak), 400 watt (continuous) amplifier

• Thermal, DC fault and short circuit protection

• Power on and system AGC protect LED indicators

• Integral, preset limiter prevents clipping and distortion. Line-

level stereo inputs are summed before being sent to the
subwoofer’s internal amplifier. This feature allows the subwoofer
to operate in stereo systems using a single subwoofer
A pair of an integral 150Hz, 24dB/Oct crossovers to send a
high-pass, balanced, line-level, stereo signal to a pair of
powered satellite full-range speakers or an external amplifier for
passive satellite speakers.

•A speaker-level, 1/4” TS phone jack is provided. This input is

useful in applications, such as those employing powered
mixers, in which it is more practical to bring a full-range,
speaker-level signal to the subwoofer amplifier
The EVP-X15/18PB is a 15/18 inch direct-radiating powered
subwoofer. A built-in 600 watt (peak) amplifier accepts stereo or
mono line level inputs via balanced, XLR connectors as well as
single channel speaker level input via a 1/4 inch phone jack.
Integral signal processing includes a stereo crossover and
limiting for the internal amplifier. A pair of XLR out-put

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connectors may be used to pass the input signals to another
system or to send a high-pass, line-level stereo signal to a pair
of powered, full-range speakers.

EVP-X12PM/15PM Panel & Description:

1. Level control: The Level control adjusts the overall volume
of the amplified signal.

2. 5 band EQ: Use this Five-Band Graphic EQ to cut or boost
your signal up to 12dB at designed frequency centers.
This is useful for reducing low frequency rumble or
feedback that often occurs on stage.

3. Parallel Line input and output: These two jacks are
provided to supply a signal input to the EVP-X15PM and to
allow for daisy chaining the signal to possibly another
EVP-X15PM or amplifier combination.

4. Speaker out: The Speaker Out is a post EQ, powered
output designed for speakers with a minimum impedance of
8 ohms speaker. This output should be connected only to
non-powered monitor speakers. The EVP-X15M is the
perfect extension monitor to use in this application.

5. Power switch: use this switch to turn the unit on and off.

6. AC Input connector: The line cord (included) which
provides AC power to the unit. Connect the line cord to
this connector and to a properly grounded AC supply.

Damage to the equipment may occur if an improper line
voltage is used.
NEVER REMOVE OR CUT THE GROUND PIN OF THE
LINE CORD PLUG

7. Fuse: If the fuse should fail, it must be replaced with the
same type and value in order to avoid damage to the
equipment and prevent voiding the warranty.

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