American Audio Loudspeaker DLS15P User Manual

							
AUX4
AUX/IN
MADEINCHINA
MODELNO.:Q-3433MKIIPOWERSOURCE:115/230V~50/60Hz20W
MINMAXTRIMOUTPUT

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DLS 15™/DLS 15P™                               Typical Speaker Set-Up
Typical DLS 15P™ Output Set-Up
XLR-XLR Balanced Cables
DLS 15P™DLS 15P™ 
						

							
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Speaker Cables
V4000 Amplifier
XLR-XLR Balanced cables
DLS 15™/DLS 15P™                               Typical Speaker Set-Up
Typical DLS 15™ Output Set-Up
AUX4
AUX/IN
MADEINCHINA
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DLS 15™/DLS 15P™                                     Looping Speakers
To Next DLS 15P™ (If Applicable)
From Mixer
DLS 15P™ Looping 
						

							
OUTPUTINPUT
DLS15

DLS 15 Looping
From AmplifierTo Next Speaker (If Applicable)
DLS 15™/DLS 15P™                                      Looping Speakers
OUTPUTINPUT
DLS15
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DLS 15™/DLS 15P™                                Rigging and Mounting Options
Speaker Rigging Hardware – The DLS 15™ and the DLS 15P™ may be permanently installed 
or  mounted  using  any  of  the  many  available  third  party  wall  brackets  and  ceiling  mounts  available. 
Always  be  sure  to  follow  all  safety  instructions  and  guidelines  included  with  the  mounting  hardware 
for safe and proper installation. American Audio
® carries an assortment of rigging hardware 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. Please contact your dealer for more informa-
tion and availability.
Rigging Points – The DLS 15™ and the DLS 15P™ include four 
rigging  points.  These  points  are  detailed  on  page  six.  The  rigging 
points  are  used  to  “fly”  or  suspend  the  speaker  in  the  air  by  some 
means.
Pole  Mounting  –  The  DLS  15™  and  the  DLS  15P™  also  include  a 
pole  mount  option.  The  pole  mount  socket  located  on  the  bottom  of  the 
speaker may be used to secure the speaker to a speaker tri-pod, such as 
the  American  Audio
®  SPS-1B  as  illustrated  on  the  left.  Always  be  sure  to 
follow the guidelines listed below when pole mounting your speaker;
     • Always be sure the stand is designed to support the weight of 
        the speaker
     • In outdoor situations that are prone to windy conditions and 
        strong wind gust, be sure to use sandbags as additional tri-pod
        support, this will greatly reduce the risk of tipping
     • Do not stack speakers on top of each other when mounting on 
        a tri-pod. Only one speaker should be mounted to a tri-pod at one
        time.
     • Always position the tri-pod legs away from foot traffic
     • Extend the tri-pod legs to their fully extended position to avoid
        accidental tipping
     • Observe and follow all safety guidelines and regulations specified
        by the tri-pod’s manufacturer
     • Be sure the tri-pod is situated on a flat, level, and stable surface 
     • Always tighten all tri-pod locks
Pole  Mount  Locking  Screw  – This  screw  is  located  on  the  rear  of 
the  speaker  and  is  attached  to  the  pole  mount  socket.  Always  use  this 
screw  to  secure  the  speaker  in  place  when  mounting  this  speaker  in  a 
pole  mount  configuration.  Always  be  sure  to  tighten  down  on  this  screw 
to prevent the speaker from shifting directions during use.   
						

							
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DLS 15™/DLS 15P™™                    Frequency Specifications
DLS 15™/DLS 15P™                                   Frequency Response 
						

							
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SPEAKON  ASSEMBLY:  You  will  need  a  pair  of  Neutrik  Speakon®  NL4FC  connectors.  You  will  also 
need  high-quality  two  or  four  conductor  speaker  cable,  a  pair  of  needle-nosed  pliers  and  a  1.5-
mm  Allen  key  to  assemble  the  Speakon  connectors  to  your  speaker  wire.  To  assemble  the  Neutrik 
Speakon NL4FC connector, complete the following steps:
1. Strip back 3 /4-inch of the cable casing. Strip off 1 
/4-inch from the end of each of the conductors down 
to  bare  wire,  and  insert  the  brass  fittings  (  Figure 
10).
2.  Slide  the  cable  tension  clip  (D)  and  the  speakon 
coupler (E) through the cable end. See figure 11.
3.  Insert  each  wire  with  the  brass  fittings  into  the 
top of appropriate slot of the connector insert (B) as 
shown in figures 11 and 12. Use a 1.5-mm Allen key 
to tighten the connection (Figure 12).
4.  Be  sure  to  properly  match  the  positive  (+)  and 
negative (–) leads of each wire (Figure 13).
5.  Slide  the  connector  insert  (B)  into  the  connector 
housing (A), making sure that the large notch on the 
outer edge of the insert lines up with the large groove 
on  the  inside  of  the  connector  housing.  The  insert 
should  slide  easily  through  the  housing  and  out  the 
other  side  until  it  extends  approximately  3  /4-inch 
from the end of the housing.
6. Slide the cable tension clip (D) along the cable and 
insert into the housing (A), making sure that the large 
notch lines up with the large groove on the inside of 
the connector housing (A). The cable tension clip (D) 
should  slide  easily  into  the  housing  until  only  3  /8-
inch  of  the  cable  tension  clip  (D)  extends  from  the 
back end of the connector.
7. Slide the coupler (E) along the cable and screw it 
onto  the  end  of  the  housing  (A).  Before  tightening, 
you  may  want  to  test  the  connector  to  make  sure  it 
has been assembled properly.
Figure 10
C  1
C  2UTPUTSCAUTIONMINIMUM LOAD IMPEDANCE 2 OHM PERCHANNEL 4 OHM BRIDGEINPUT TUINPUT BA ANCE120 60
4800 A
TTSSPEAKON1+ HOT1   COLDC  1
C  2- +- +N- B I D E +
 
+
+1
-1
+2
+2
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-1
+2
+2
Figure 13
Figure 12 4-Conductor Speaker Cable
Brass Inserts
Figure 11
D
EB
A C
DLS 15™/DLS 15P™                                          Speakon Assembly 
						

							
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1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
A.  American Audio® hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, American Audio® products to be    
  free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 Year (365 days) from  
  the date of purchase. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the    
  United States of America, including possessions and territories. It is the owner’s responsibility to  
  establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence, at the time service is sought. 
B.  For warranty service, send the product only to the American Audio
® factory. All shipping charges
  must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the   
  terms of this warranty, American Audio
® will pay return shipping charges only to a designated 
  point within the United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped in its original
  package. No accessories should be shipped with the product. If any accessories are shipped 
  with the product,  American  Audio
®  shall  have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to 
  any such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof.  
C.  This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed; if the product is modified 
  in any manner which American Audio
® concludes, after inspection, affects the reliability of the 
  product; if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the American Audio
® 
  factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by American Audio
®; if the 
  product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual. 
D.  This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include maintenance, cleaning or peri-
  odic check-up. During the period specified above, American Audio
® will replace defective parts 
  at its expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of 
  defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of American Audio
® under this war-
  ranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including parts, at the
  sole discretion of American Audio
®. All products covered by this warranty were manufactured    
  after January 1, 1990, and bear identifying marks to that effect. 
E.  American Audio
® reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon its
  products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufac-
  tured. 
F.  No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory sup-
  plied with products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all 
  implied warranties made by American Audio
® in connection with this product, including warran-
  ties of merchantability or fitness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above. 
  And no warranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or 
  fitness, shall apply to this product after said period has expired. The consumer’s and or Dealer’s
  sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above; and under no
  circumstances shall American Audio
® be liable for any loss or damage, direct or consequential,
  arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product. 
 
G.  This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to American Audio® Products and super-
  sedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore    
  published. 
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DLS 15™                                Technical Specifications
Model: 
    American Audio®DLS 15™ - Passive Professional Two-  
         Way Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker
Speaker Section:
Dimensions:     13.58” x 16.53” x 26.37” / 4344mm x 419mm x 669mm
Weight:    56 Lbs. / 25.5 kgs 
Environmental conditions:  Operational temperature:  5 to 35˚C (41 to 95˚F)    
         Operational humidity:  25 to 85% RH (non-condensation)    
         Storage temperature:  -20 to 60˚C (4 to 140˚F)
Frequency Response:    40 - 20 KHz              
Crossover:    3,500 Hz
Impedance:   8 Ohms
Power Capacity:    225 Watts RMS - 900 Watts Peak
Input Sensitivity:    103dB/m/w
      
NOTES:
The specifications are subject to change to any improvement by negotiations in advance.
The parts are subject to change to any improvement within the range of the specifications. 
						

							
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Model:  American Audio® DLS 15P™ - Professional        
       Powered Sound Reinforcement Loud Speaker
Speaker Section:
Dimensions:     13.58” x 16.53” x 26.37” / 344mm x 419mm x 669mm
Weight:    61 Lbs. / 28 kgs 
Environmental conditions:  Operational temperature:  5 to 35˚C (41 to 95˚F)    
         Operational humidity:  25 to 85% RH (non-condensation)    
         Storage temperature:  -20 to 60˚C (4 to 140˚F)
Frequency Response:    40KHz - 20KHz (-3dB)  
Crossover:   3,500 HZ
Nominal Dispersion:    90˚ x 50˚ (HXV)
Amplifier Section:
Power supply:    AC 115v/230v, 50/60Hz  
Power consumption:    12 Watts Typical
Accessories:    I.E.C. Power Cord, 2 Floor Monitor Brackets
Input Sensitivity (Note; Level/Impedance: 0dBV = 1V RMS)
Line:    10K ohms input impedance
         70mV RMS Sensitivity for 0dBm Output
Microphone:    10K Ohms input Impedance Unbalanced
         1.0mV RMS Sensitivity for 0dBm Output
         500mV RMS Max Input, Output Sensitivity
Output Sensitivity:   
109 dB/m/w
Master Output:    9V RMS Maximum
Frequency Response:
Line:    20Hz-22KHz +/-0.5dB 
Microphone:    20Hz-15KHz +/-0.5dB 
Signal to Noise Ratio (Maximum Output):
Line:    Better than 94dB
Microphone:    Better than 76dB
THD - Total Harmonic Distortion:
Master Output:    Less than 0.1%
Channel Equalizer:
Bass:    +15dB/-30dB @ 100Hz
Treble:    +15dB/-30dB @ 12KHz
      
NOTES:
The specifications are subject to change to any improvement by negotiations in advance.
The parts are subject to change to any improvement within the range of the specifications.
D LS 15™/DLS 15P™ 
                     Technical Specifications