Yorkville E-10-P Owners manual

E10P

OWNER'S MANUAL

MANUEL DE'UTILISATEUR

Yorkville

MODEL TYPE: YS1066

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated

that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.

Ce symbole d’éclair avec tête de flèche dans un triangle
équilatéral est prévu pour alerter l’utilisateur de la présence
d’un « voltage dangereux » non-isolé à proximité de l’enceinte
du produit qui pourrait être d’ampleur suffisante pour présenter
un risque de choque électrique.

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure

S2125A

FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SUIVEZ TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions pertaining to a risk of fire,

electric shock, or injury to a person

CAUTION

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Read Instructions:

understood before operation of your unit. Please, save these instruc­tions for future reference and heed all warnings.

Clean only with dry cloth.

The Owner’s Manual should be read and

Packaging: Keep the box and packaging materials, in case the unit

needs to be returned for service.

Warning:

this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk or fire or electric shock, do not expose

Do not use this apparatus near water!

Warning: When using electric products, basic precautions should

always be followed, including the following:

Power Sources

Your unit should be connected to a power source only of the voltage specified in the
owners manual or as marked on the unit. This unit has a polarized plug. Do not use
with an extension cord or receptacle unless the plug can be fully inserted. Precau­tions should be taken so that the grounding scheme on the unit is not defeated.

Hazards

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The
product may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the product.
Use only with cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer
or sold with the product. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when installing the
product and use mounting accessories recommended by the manufacturer.

The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing water; no objects

filled with liquids should be placed on the apparatus.

Te rminals marked with the “lightning bolt” are hazardous live; the external wiring
connected to these terminals require installation by an instructed person or the use of
ready made leads or cords.

Ensure that proper ventilation is provided around the appliance. Do not install near
any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

Power Cord

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet. The AC supply cord should be routed so that it is unlikely that it will be
damaged. If the AC supply cord is damaged DO NOT OPERAT E THE UNIT.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

Service

The unit should be serviced only by qualified service personnel.

safety-4v5.eps • April 3/2007

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triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and

literature accompanying the appliance.
Le point d’exclamation à l’intérieur d’un triangle équilatéral

est prévu pour alerter l’utilisateur de la présence
d’instructions importantes dans la littérature accompag­nant l’appareil en ce qui concerne l’opération et la
maintenance de cet appareil.

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

Instructions relatives au risque de feu,

choc électrique, ou blessures aux personnes

AVIS:

ELECTRIQUE, N’ENLEVEZ PAS LE COUVERT (OU LE

PANNEAU ARRIERE)

AFIN DE REDUIRE LES RISQUE DE CHOC

NE CONTIENT AUCUNE PIECE

REPARABLE PAR L’UTILISATEUR.

CONSULTEZ UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE

POUR L’ENTRETIENT

Veuillez Lire le Manuel:

êtres comprises avant l’opération de votre appareil. Conservez.
Gardez S.V. P. ces instructions pour consultations ultérieures et
observez tous les avertissements.

Nettoyez seulement avec le tissu sec.

Il contient des informations qui devraient

Emballage: Conservez la boite au cas ou l’appareil devait être

retourner pour réparation.
Avertissement: Pour réduire le risque de feu ou la décharge

électrique, n'exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie ou à l'humidité.

N’utilisez pas cet appareil près de l’eau!

Attention: Lors de l’utilisation de produits électrique, assurez-vous

d’adhérer à des précautions de bases incluant celle qui suivent:

Alimentation

L’appareil ne doit être branché qu’à une source d’alimentation correspondant au
voltage spécifié dans le manuel ou tel qu’indiqué sur l’appareil. Cet appareil est
équipé d’une prise d’alimentation polarisée. Ne pas utiliser cet appareil avec un
cordon de raccordement à moins qu’il soit possible d’insérer complètement les trois
lames. Des précautions doivent êtres prises afin d’eviter que le système de mise à la
terre de l’appareil ne soit désengagé.

Risque

Ne pas placer cet appareil sur un chariot, un support, un trépied ou une table instables.
L’ appareil pourrait tomber et blesser quelqu’un ou subir des dommages importants.
Utiliser seulement un chariot, un support, un trépied ou une table recommandés par le
fabricant ou vendus avec le produit. Suivre les instructions du fabricant pour installer
l’appareil et utiliser les accessoires recommandés par le fabricant.

Il convient de ne pas placer sur l’appareil de sources de flammes nues, telles que

des bougies allumées.

L’appeil ne doit pas être exposé à des égouttements d’eau ou des éclaboussures

et qu’aucun objet rempli de liquide tel que des vases ne doit être placé sur l’appareil.

Assurez que lappareil est fourni de la propre ventilation. Ne procédez pas à
l’installation près de source de chaleur tels que radiateurs, registre de chaleur, fours
ou autres appareils (incluant les amplificateurs) qui produisent de la chaleur.

Les dispositifs marqués d’une symbole “d’éclair” sont des parties dangereuses
au toucher et que les câblages extérieurs connectés à ces dispositifs de
connection extérieure doivent être effectivés par un opérateur formé ou en utilisant
des cordons déjà préparés.

Cordon d’Alimentation

Ne pas enlever le dispositif de sécurité sur la prise polarisée ou la prise avec tige de
mise à la masse du cordon d’alimentation. Une prise polarisée dispose de deux
lames dont une plus large que l’autre. Une prise avec tige de mise à la masse
dispose de deux lames en plus d’une troisième tige qui connecte à la masse. La
lame plus large ou la tige de mise à la masse est prévu pour votre sécurité. La prise
murale est désuète si elle n’est pas conçue pour accepter ce type de prise avec
dispositif de sécurité. Dans ce cas, contactez un électricien pour faire remplacer la
prise murale. Évitez d’endommager le cordon d’alimentation. N’UTILISEZ PAS
L’APPAREIL si le cordon d’alimentation est endommagé.

Débranchez cet appareil durant les orages ou si inutilisé pendant de longues périodes.

Service

Consultez un technicien qualifié pour l’entretien de votre appareil.

E10P Powered Speaker

Power, superb sound quality, compactness,
durable reliability and amazing versatility are
at your fingertips. The E10P is an advanced,
compact two-way powered speaker designed
for a wide variety of pro-audio applications.
Innovative processing is built-in to ensure
optimum performance and clarity, including the
ability to electronically reduce feedback. The
lightweight, low-noise 300-Watt Class-D ampli­fier for the woofer is complemented by a two­tier 50-Watt amplifier for the horn (providing
exceptionally clear and linear high-frequency
response). An active crossover for the ampli­fiers ensures that the woofer and horn operate
optimally; meanwhile, separate non-defeatable
limiters protect those drivers from excessive
peaks and over-powering. The drivers them­selves are from one of the world’s premier
manufacturers offering an extended lifetime of
smooth, powerful performance.

Versatility is the E10P

By designing the cabinet with an angled side
and a stand adapter we made it possible for
the E10P to be used either as part of your main system or as a stage monitor. For even more versatility, the
E10P converts from a main/monitor system to a micro-PA. At the touch of a button it becomes capable of
directly accepting a dynamic microphone. The 3-stage anti-feedback feature and bass/treble EQ make both
system and micro-PA usage even more convenient. For use with a powered subwoofer, simply push another
button on the E10P and all frequencies below 100 Hz are rolled off steeply. Result – no need for a crossover.

We are confident you will find the E10P a worthy mainstay for sound applications of all types and sizes.

The following section will help you to realize the E10P's full capabilities.

1. Power Switch and Indicator

The green power LED illuminates when the power switch is turned to the On posi­tion and AC voltage is supplied.

2. Input Jacks

This female-XLR / ¼-inch TRS combi-jack accepts either microphone or ¼-inch TRS
patch cables. For best noise reduction, use balanced cables, however unbalanced
¼-inch TS cables can be used for unbalanced signal sources. Alternatively, a dynamic
microphone can be directly connected here.

Note: Both ¼-inch and XLR inputs have identical functionality.

3. Link

This XLR male connector can be used with a standard XLR cable ( XLR micro­phone cable for interconnecting E10Ps in a multi-speaker system. In Line Mode,
(see Mic/Line Pushbutton below) up to ten (10) E10Ps can be interconnected
without signal degradation.

Note: While it is possible to link E10Ps in Mic mode, it is recommended to use
Line mode for best, noise-free performance. The number of E10Ps that can be
linked in Mic mode depends on the degree of electrical interference present in
the area and on the AC wiring.

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4. Mic/Line Pushbutton Switch

0

-8

-16

-24
db

4

8

12

18

0 0

0

-20

-30

-10

-5

5

10

20

30

db

0 0

LINE MIC

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Frequency

dbdb dbdb

F requency

100 500 1k Hz 5k 10k 20k

+18

-18

+12

-12

+6

-6

0

+18

-18

+12

-12

+6

-6

0 0 0

20 100 500 1k Hz 5k 10k 20k

+18

-18

+12

-12

+6

-6

+18

-18

+12

-12

+6

-6

Bass Control Treble Control Bass Control Treble Control

Playback ModeLive Mode

This pushbutton switch selects the correct type of input impedance and gain for either a line­level signal or a microphone level signal. Depress the switch for microphone signal level.

5. E10P Level Control

This control adjusts the volume level of the E10P relative to the input signal level. Mixers and
other audio sources connected to the E10P tend to have different output voltages, which means
the level control on the E10P is used to fine tune the cabinet’s volume relative to the mixer
settings. It is perfectly acceptable to set the E10P Level above or below the center 0 dB setting.
Normal operation will be within the highlighted range, between 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock.

Note: The operational scale of the Level control changes with Line or Mic operation
(see Mic/Line above). This allows the control to be finely adjusted in Line mode while
having more range in Mic mode. In Line mode, the control should normally be set in
the 0 position and the operating Level set at the source (such as the mixer or other
line-level audio source). Although Level control operation below -8 or above +4 is
acceptable, it can make the system more susceptible to noise or dynamic range
problems (e.g. distortion). Setting the control to 0 will result in full power from a +4
dBv signal. This matches the industry standard for level meter calibration, although
this typically varies with the type of program material being played. Mic operation will
normally work well with settings between -10 and +10 with 0 being a good starting
point. The figures below show the dB gain changes with control position.

Level Control

6. Tone Controls

The tone controls of the E10P have been specially designed to allow greater tonal range
and flexibility for the type of audio being used, and the Live/Playback Mode pushbutton sets
the frequency ranges over which the Treble and Bass operate.

In Live mode the frequencies were chosen deliberately to include the vocal range; while
in the Playback mode, the vocal range is intentionally unaffected. It is certainly acceptable
to use either mode to get the desired effect. In Live mode the Treble control is set to 1.5 kHz
and the Bass control is set at 350 Hz. In Playback mode the Treble control is set to 4 kHz
and the Bass control is set at 200 Hz.

Note: The tone controls are designed with a 2-pole characteristic enabling greater

control of a specific frequency range. The slope of the curve for the affected region is

also better suited for adjustments and have a range of +/-18 dB (center position being

neutral). Typical tone controls have up to a +/-12 dB range and affect the extremes

of frequency much more than frequencies closer to the middle of the audio range.

This greater range and frequency range shelf lets you shape the frequencies that

matter the most. The 2-pole characteristic, along with the +/- 18 db range make these

controls very powerful. Normally only very small adjustments will be necessary. Most

often, the system will work best with the tone controls set to the mid position.

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Tech Note: The transition from the unaffected frequencies to the affected
region is faster. This is illustrated in the figures. One key benefit to the 2 pole
controls is that usually the desired frequencies can be affected without causing
an increased boost at other frequencies resulting in feedback.

Note: The E10P will work more effectively if large EQ boosts are avoided. This is
a general rule-of-thumb for speakers, not something solely related to the E10P.

7. Live/Playback Mode Pushbutton Switch

This switch selects between two EQ presets, Live and Playback. The Live preset
provides optimal response throughout the vocal and instrumental range of frequencies
and is best for reproduction of live music. For pre-recorded music, select the Playback
setting which de-emphasizes the mids. Feel free to experiment in either case.

Tech Note:The live/playback switch also changes the limiter operation. In the
live mode the horn and woofer limiters operate independently. This allows
each driver to reach maximum power before limiting. In the playback mode
an additional limiter is located before the crossover. This keeps the sound
in balance as the limiting increases. When operating in limiting the horn is
typically louder in the live switch position. When reproducing prerecorded
(or heavily processed) music along with significant equalization, placing the
switch in the live position may improve the sound quality.

Note: The Live/Playback Mode switch affects the tone control characteristics,
see section 6. Tone Controls for more information.

8. Clip and Limit Indicators

The Clip and Limit LED indicators illuminate to guide the user to proper operating levels.

The red Clip LED indicates that the input level is excessive and further in­creases in level will cause severe distortion. This happens at a very high input
signal level. The mixer’s level settings should be reduced immediately until Clip
activity ceases. Illumination of the yellow Limit LED indicates that a level has been
reached where the E10P limiters are reducing the signal internally to prevent dam­age or distortion. It also indicates that further increases in input level or increasing
the E10P Level control position will not appreciably increase acoustic output.

Note: Operation well into limiting may result in feedback if the level is

reduced. What happens is the limiters stop working and the E10P’s gain

goes back up. However, it should be noted that normal operation at full-power

is indicated by the Limit LED being lit occasionally.

9. LF Rolloff Pushbutton Switch

The LF Rolloff switch selects a high-pass (low-cut) frequency of either 65 Hz or 100 Hz.
When using the E10P without a subwoofer, it’s best to select 65 Hz. When using the
E10P with a subwoofer, select 100 Hz. Most powered subs have their low-pass filter set at
around 100 Hz. If yours is variable, set it at 100 Hz for use with the E10P.

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Set-Up Example

1. Place the E10P on a stand or on the floor and plug the power cord
into the AC outlet (see Voltage Selector Rotary Switch).

2. Using a balanced or unbalanced shielded cable, connect the left or
right line-level (not speaker level) output of your mixer to the Input
connector. You may alternatively connect a dynamic microphone here.

Note: If you are using a mono setup, connect the mono line-level output from your mixer
to the Input jack on the E10P.

3. Be sure the Mic/Line push-button is set appropriately – Select Line
if you are connecting a mixer, Mic if you are connecting a dynamic
microphone.

4. Set the Live/Playback pushbutton switch as required for the application
– Live for music that is performed live, Playback for pre-recorded
music. During the sound check you might try experimenting with these
settings, as they are not set in stone.

5. It’s best to set the Level, Treble and Bass controls at the center
position initially.

6. Perform your sound-check and adjust the Level, Bass and Treble in
conjunction with mixer control settings for optimum volume and tone.

7. For stand-alone use of the E10P without a subwoofer, set the LF
Rolloff switch to the 65 Hz setting. When using the E10P with a
subwoofer, depress this pushbutton to the 100 Hz setting.

8. When using the E10P with a mixer, set your mixer levels and EQ during
the sound check, turn the board’s masters up as far as you expect them
to go during the performance and then check the E10P Limit and Clip
indicators. It is acceptable for the Limit lights to illuminate frequently,
however if the Clip indicator illuminates frequently or the Limit indicator
stays on continuously, turn down the mixer until this condition is reduced
or ceases. That will be your maximum level setting.

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