American Audio Loudspeaker DLS15P User Manual
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AMERICAN AUDIO 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles, Ca. 90058 www.AmericanAudio.us Rev. 4/05 DLS 15P ™ Powered Professional Two-Way Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker DLS 15 ™ Professional Two-Way Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker
©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.us - DLS 15™/DLS 15P™ - Instruction Manual Page 2 DLS 15™/DLS 15P™ Contents DLS 15™/DLS 15P™ Unpacking DLS 15™/DLS 15P™ Introduction Every DLS 15™ and DLS 15P™ has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged carefully inspect your units for any damage and be sure all acces - sories necessary to operate the system have arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our toll free customer support number for further instructions. Please do not return the speaker to your dealer without first contacting customer support. CUSTOMER SUPPORT..........................................................................................................................2 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................................2 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................................................3 FEATURES.. ...................... ........................... ......................................................... ...............................4 PRODUCT REGISTRATION............... .....................................................................................................5 AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES.............. .....................................................................................................5 CONTROLS AND FEATURES............... ..................................................................................................6 DLS P15 (REAR PANEL)............... .........................................................................................................8 RIGGING AND MOUNTING .................................................................................................................15 WARRANTY.................................... ...................................................................................................18 SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... .....................................................................19 DLS 15™................................... .................................................................................................19 DLS 15P™.................................................................................................................................20 Introduction: Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio ® DLS 15™ or the DLS 15P™ professional sound reinforcement loudspeaker. This loudspeaker is a representation of American Audio’s continuing commitment to produce the best and highest quality audio products possible at an affordable price. The DLS 15™ is a two-way passive loudspeaker system encased in a light weight polyurethane encloser. This speaker has been designed to be used as both a portable and a perma - nently installed unit. The speaker includes a poll mount slot and rubber feet on the bottom of the unit for portable applications and also includes rigging points on the top, bottom, and rear of the unit for permanent and flight installations. The DLS 15P™ is a 300 watt self powered version of the DLS 15™ with the same features. Please read and understand this manual completely before attempting to oper - ate your new speaker system. This booklet contains important information concerning the proper and safe operation of your new speaker. Customer Support: American Audio ® provides a toll free customer support line, to provide set up help and answer any question should you encounter problems during your initial set up or operation. You may also visit us on the web at www.americandj.com for any comments or suggestions. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Voice: (800) 322-6337 Fax: (323) 582-2610 E-mail: [email protected] Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this speaker. Do not attempt any repairs, without being instructed to do so by an authorized American Audio technician. Doing so will void your manufac - tures warranty. In the unlikely event your speaker may require service, please contact American Audio ®.
©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.us - DLS 15™/DLS 15P™ - Instruction Manual Page 3 ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPEN CAUTION The exclamation point 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. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within anequilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to thepresence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operatin g instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product andin the operating instructions should be adhered to. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use instructions should be followed. CLEANING — T he product should be cleaned only witha polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean withfurniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.A TTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child oradult, and serious damage to the product. Use onlywith a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product shouldfollow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. CART — A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to. POWER SOURCES — This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. LOCATIO N – The appliance should be installed in a stable location. NONUSE PERIOD S – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left un- used for a long period of time. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION • If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. Thisis a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plugfully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. • If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug. POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides informatio nwith regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, c o n n e c t i o n t o g r o u n d i n g e l e c t r o d e s , a n d requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A. LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. POWER LINES — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: • W hen the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. •If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.•If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. •If the product has been dropped or damaged in anyway. • W hen the product exhibits a distinct change in performance — this indicates a need for service. REPLACEMENT PARTS -- When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electri c shock, or other hazards. SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling. HEAT — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNI T (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTOR S (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT Fig. A NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE C A U T I O N : T O R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F E L E C T R I C SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). T H E R E A R E N O U S E R S E R V I C E A B L E P A R T S INSIDE REFER SERVICE TO YOUR AUTHORIZED AMERICAN AUDIO® SERVICE TECHNICIAN. D LS 15™/DLS 15P™ Handling Precautions
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DLS 15™/DLS 15P™ Safety Precautions
• The DLS 15™ and the DLS 15P™ loudspeakers can easily reproduce sound pressure levels
(SPL) sufficient enough to cause sever and permanent hearing damage. A great degree of care
should be taken to pro tect your ears to prolong exposure to SPL in excess of 85dB.
• For adult use only - Keep out of the reach of children.
• Be sure all power is turned off before making speaker connections
• Do not remove the speaker cover or grill under any conditions
• Always use a power cord that meets the manufactures exact power specifications
• Disconnect
from main power before making any type of connection
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this unit rain or moisture
• This speaker is intended for indoor use only, use of this product outdoors voids all warranties.
• Always mount this speaker in safe and stable matter.
• Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the mixer.
• Heat -The speaker should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other mixers (including amplifiers) that produce heat
• Be sure to save the packing carton in the event the unit needs to be returned for service
• Read all documentation before attempting to operate your new mixer. Please save all your docu-
mentation for future reference
• Do not spill water or other liquids in to or on to your speaker
• Be sure that the local power outlet matches that of the required voltage for your speaker.
• Do not attempt to operate this speaker if the power cord has been frayed or broken. Please route
your power cord out of the way of foot traffic
• Always have the gain controls set to their lowest level during initial power-up to prevent
speaker damage
• Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the speaker beyond that described in this
manual. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. The speaker should
only be serviced by qualified personal when;
A. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the speaker
B. The speaker has been exposed to rain or water
C. The speaker does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a change in performance
D. The terminal/cross-over plate has been damaged
D LS 15™/DLS 15P™ Main Features
DLS 15P™ Speaker System:
• Heavy Duty Polypropylene Cabinet
• Built in XLR & 1/4” Mic and Line Level Inputs
• XLR and RCA Balanced Inputs
• Built-in Rigging Points
• 1/4” and XLR Line Outputs
• Built-in Pole Mount Socket
• Bass and Treble Tone Controls
• Clip and Power LEDs
• 300 Watts RMS - 1000 Watts Peak Power
• Built-in Heavy Duty Carrying Handle
• Attached heavy Duty Rubber Feet
DLS 15™ Speaker System:
• Heavy Duty Polypropylene Cabinet
• Dual 1/4” Phono Jack Connections
• Dual Speakon Type Connections
• Built-in Rigging Points
• LED Peak Indicator
• Built-in Pole Mount Socket
• High Output Two-Way System
• In and Out Jacks for Parallel Connections
• 225 Watts RMS - 900 Watts Peak Power
• Built-in Heavy Duty Carrying Handle
• Attached heavy Duty Rubber Feet
©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.us - DLS 15™/DLS 15P™ - Instruction Manual Page 5 DLS 15™/DLS 15P™™ Registration DLS 15™/DLS 15P™ Available Accessories APX-B - Speaker Carry Case - A rugged gig bag with rollers, an adjustable pull out handle, and a heavy duty zipper. Designed to protect your speaker from damage and the environment during transportation and stor - age. Z-APX/B 7 Z-APX/H - Speaker Rigging Hardware - American Audio ® carries an assortment of rigging hard- ware specially designed to work with the DLS 15 ™ and the DLS 15P . ™ The Z-APX/B is a heavy-duty bolt and may be used to secure the speaker to a cable or chain. The Z-APX/H is a heavy-duty eyebolt and is used to suspend or secure the speaker using safety cables. SPS-1B - Speaker Stands - American Audio® carries two types of speak- er stands that may be used to raise the speakers during use. The SPS-1B is a sturdy aluminum tri-pod and includes a mounting socket bracket for added security. The SPS-1B can raise the speaker to a maximum height of six feet and has a maximum weight capacity of 80 pounds. SPS-1B; weight = 6lbs, pipe diameter - 1 3/8” The DLS 15™ and the DLS 15P™ carry a one year (365 days) limited warranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. num - ber must be clearly written on the outside of the return package. A brief description of the problem as well as the R.A. number must also be written down on a piece of paper and included in the shi pping container. If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice. You may obtain a R.A. number by contacting customer support at (800) 322-6337. All packages returned to the service department not displaying a R.A. number on the outside of the shipping pack - age will be returned to the shipper unopened. The serial and model number for this unit is located on the rear panel Please write down the num - bers here and retain them for future reference. Model No.________________________________ Date Purchased___________________________ Serial No.________________________________ Dealer Name______________________________
©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.us - DLS 15™/DLS 15P™ - Instruction Manual Page 6 DLS 15™/DLS 15P™ Controls and Features 1 6 4 6 5 2 3 1. HIGH FREQUENCY TRANSDUCER – This unit is used to reproduce the high frequency response. 2. 15” WOOFER – The high-powered 15” woofer is used to reproduce the midrange and low frequencies. 3. RUBBER FOOT – The speaker includes heavy-duty rubber feet on the bottom of the unit. These feet are used to secure a speaker to another when stacking. They are also used to secure the speaker to the ground to prevent it from shifting during heavy bass reproduction. 4. POLE MOUNT SOCKET – This socket is designed to fit a standard speaker pole mount or tri- pod such as the American Audio ® SPS-1B speaker stand. 5. STACKING NOTCHES – These notches are designed to line up with the rubber feet of another DLS 15P™ and are used to support another speaker when they are stacked together. 6. RIGGING POINTS – The DLS 15™ and the DLS 15P™ each include four rigging points. These points are to be used to “fly” or suspend the speaker in the air by some means. Be sure to follow the “flying” outlines on page 15. 7. TRANSPORT HANDLE – The DLS 15™ and the DLS 15P™ with built-in heavy-duty transpor- tation handle. Be sure to carry the speaker by the handle for secure and easy transportation. OUTPUTINPUT DLS157 10 3 9 8 DLS 15™ & DLS 15P™
©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.us - DLS 15™/DLS 15P™ - Instruction Manual Page 7 Rear Panel (DLS 15™ Only): 8. SPEAKON CONNECTIONS – The speaker includes a pair of Speakon type connections. You may use both connections at once to loop speakers. These Be sure to use either the Speakon type input connector or the 1/4” Phono input connector, never use more than one input con - nection at once. The Speakon connectors have a pin 1+ (hot) and 1- (ground) configuration, pins 2+ and 2- are not used. For more wiring information regarding the Speakon connectors see page 17. 9. 1/4” PHONO JACKS – The speaker includes a pair of standard 1/4” phono jacks. These jacks are used for signal input and output. These jacks comes with a special locking clip that must be pressed in to release the input plug, this features secures the input plug during heavy bass response. The 1/4” jack has a tip positive and sleeve negative configuration. 10. POLE MOUNT LOCKING PIN – This pin is used to secure the speaker in place when mounting the speaker in a pole mount configuration. Always be sure to tighten down on the locking pin to prevent the speaker from shifting during use. D LS 15™/DLS 15P™ Controls and Features
LINEIN Rear Panel: 11. MIC 1/LINE LEVEL XLR INPUT JACK - This jack is used for Microphone 1 and line level inputs. Connect CD players or Tape Decks to LINE inputs. Line level musical instruments with stereo outputs such as Rhythm Machines or Samplers should also be connected to the LINE inputs. Do not connect mixers to this input, use the Balanced XLR or RCA Input (18 or 19) only! 12. 1/4” MIC 1/LINE LEVEL INPUT JACK – This jack is used for a Microphone and line level in- puts. Connect CD players or Tape Decks to LINE inputs. Line level musical instruments with stereo outputs such as Rhythm Machines, Keyboards or Samplers should also be connected to LINE inputs. 13. MICROPHONE 1/LINE LEVEL INPUT LEVEL – This knob is used to regulate the output signal of the microphone or CD player/tape deck that is connected to the Mic/Line Level 1 jack (12 & 13). 14. MIC 2/LIVE LEVEL XLR INPUT JACK - This jack is used for Microphone 2 and line level inputs. Connect CD players or Tape Decks to LINE inputs. Line level musical instruments with D LS 15™/DLS 15P™ Rear Panel Controls and Features 11 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 29 28 27 24 23 22 21 2625 30 ©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.us - DLS 15™/DLS 15P™ - Instruction Manual Page 8 Rear of DLS 15P™
©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.us - DLS 15™/DLS 15P™ - Instruction Manual Page 9 DLS 15™/DLS 15P™ Rear Panel Controls and Features Rear Panel Cont.: stereo outputs such as Rhythm Machines or Samplers should also be connected to LINE inputs. Do not connect mixers to this input, use the Balanced XLR or RCA Input (18 or 19) only! 15. MICROPHONE 2/LINE LEVEL INPUT LEVEL – This knob is used to regulate the output signal of the microphone and/or cd player/tape deck that is connected to the Mic/Line Level 2 Input Jack (15 & 17). 16. 1/4” MIC 2/LINE LEVEL INPUT JACK – This jack is used for a Microphone and Line Level inputs. Connect CD players or Tape Decks to LINE inputs. Line level musical instruments with stereo outputs such as Rhythm Machines or Samplers should also be connected to LINE in - puts. 17. LINE LEVEL INPUT VOLUME – This knob is used to regulate the output signal of the line level source connected to the Line Level Input Jacks (18 & 19) . 18. BALANCED XLR LINE INPUT – This connection is designed to accept a balanced line input signal from a mixer or other line level device with a balanced output jack. Use a balanced cable when the signal cable length exceeds 15 feet, this will reduce excessive signal loss. Be sure to connect only line level input devices such as mixers and tape machines to this jack. 19. BALANCED RCA LINE INPUT – This connection is designed to accept a balanced line input signal from a mixer or other line level device with a balanced output jack. Use a balanced cable when the signal cable length exceeds 15 feet, this will reduce excessive signal loss. Be sure to connect only line level input devices such as mixers and tape machines to this jack. 20. OUTPUT VOLUME – This knob is used to regulate the output signal being sent to another DLS 15P™ or other line level input jacks such as a mixer or power amp. (22 & 23). 21. XLR PARALLEL OUTPUT JACK – This jack is used to send the incoming line level signal from either of the Line Level Inputs Jacks to another DLS 15P™ or other line level input jack such as a mixer or power amp. 22. 1/4” LINE OUTPUT JACK – This jack is used to send the incoming line level signal from either of the Line Level Inputs Jacks to another DLS 15P™ such as a mixer or power amp. 23. TREBLE CONTROL – This knob is used to regulate the amount treble applied to the output sig- nal. The maximum amount of treble gain is +12dB and the maximum amount of treble decrease is -12dB. Turning the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of treble applied to a channel signal, turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of treble applied to a channel signal. 24. BASS CONTROL – This knob is used to regulate the amount bass applied to the output sig- nal. The maximum amount of bass gain is +8dB and the maximum amount of bass decrease is -12dB. Turning the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of bass applied to a channel signal, turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of bass applied to a channel signal. 25. CLIP L.E.D. - When your Mic 1/Mic 2, Line Level or Speaker Levels are distorted or too loud this L.E.D. will light letting you know to adjust your volume level to a lower setting. 26. POWER LED - This L.E.D. will be lit when you switch on the power.
©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.us - DLS 15™/DLS 15P™ - Instruction Manual Page 10 27. FUSE HOLDER – This housing stores the 7 amp GMA protective fuse. Always replace with the exact same type fuse, unless otherwise instructed, by an authorized American Audio ® service technician. Replacing with any other type of fuse than that of the recommended fuse will void your unit warranty. 28. VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH - Because power supplies vary from location to location a voltage selector switch has been incorporated in the unit's design. This switch can select a voltage input of 115v or 230v to accommodate the two major power source. Always be sure to disconnect the power plug before changing the voltage. 29. MAIN POWER INLET – This connector is used to supply main power to the unit via the in- cluded detachable power cord. The power connection uses an I.E.C. type connector, use only the supplied polarized AC power cord. Use only a power cord that matches this type of con - nection. Be sure to only connect this unit to a power outlet that matches the printed power label on the unit. Never use a power when the ground prong has been removed or broken off. The ground prong is used to reduce the risk of electrical shock in case of an electrical short. This cord is designed to fit in one direction only. Do not attempt to force a cord if it does not fit, be sure the cord is being inserted properly. 30. MAIN POWER SWITCH – This is the main power ON/OFF button. A yellow LED directly above the power switch will glow indicating power is ON. Before main power is applied, be sure you have made all connections to the speaker. Remember to avoid damaging pops to the speakers, the mixer is turned on first and turned off last. D LS 15™/DLS 15P™ Rear Panel Controls and Features