Cerwin-Vega P1500x manual

P-SERIES MANUAL P1500X & P1800SX Powered Loudspe akers[...]

CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 2 To avoid injury, read all operating instructions and safety information in this manual b efore using the spe aker. Failure to follow th ese safety instruc tions could result in fire, elec tric shock, or other injury or d amage to the speaker or other property. Contents IMPORTANT SAFE TY INSTRUCTIONS ....................[...]

CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: The lightning flash with an ar rowhead s ymbol within an equ ilateral triangl e is intended to alert the user to th e presence of un-insulated dangerous voltage within the unit’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitu de to constitute a risk of electric shock to per sons. WA[...]

CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 4 IMPORTANT SAFE TY INSTRUCT IONS (continued) 1. The u nit and power supp ly should only be connected to a p ower outlet that matches th e voltage an d frequency as marked o n the rear of the unit an d power supply. 2. Protect the po wer cable from b eing walked on o r pinched particularly at p lugs, convenience receptacl[...]

CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 5 REGULATORY CERTI FICATION Cerwin-Vega de clares under our sole r esponsibility th at this prod uct, to which this d eclaration relate s, is in con formity with th e following standards: The Declarations of Conformity can be o bt ained from Gibson E urope BV - Kamerlingh On nesweg, 2 - 41 31 PK Vianen - The Netherlands T[...]

CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 6 Introduction Congratulations - Wel come to the Cerwin-Vega! Family! You’ve joined a growing gro up of audio professionals who have turned to Cerwin-Vega! for the most advanced audio reproduction systems available. All Cerwin -Vega! products are thoroughly tested to insur e that they meet or exceed o ur performance spe[...]

CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 7 Quick Start The steps below provide a quick reference on how to setup and use a single loudspeaker. A typical setup will follow the same basic steps. STEP 1  Make sure the lou dspeaker is unplu gged.  Be sure the mas te r switch is to set to the ‘OF F’ position.  Turn the Volume to the lowest level (fully c[...]

CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 8 P1500X Mixer - Re ar Panel The P1500X powered loudspeaker has an assortment of mixer controls and con nections that cover several applications. It is suggested t o review the P1500X mixer, as listed b elow, to take full advantage of the pr oduct features. ( A ) I N P U T 1 , I N P U T 2 , I N P U T 3 L E V E L K N O B S[...]

CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 9 ( C ) S I G N A L / C L I P I N D I C A T O R S Each of the three inputs is monitored by an indicator that provides status o n the incoming audio signal. The SIGNAL indicator is illuminated when there is an audio signal present with a level greater than -30dBu, approximat ely the lowes t level before a MUTE condition. T[...]

CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 10 ( J ) C U S T O M F E A T U R E S E N H A N C E D E Q S W I T C H The ENHANCED EQ switch adjusts the contour of the overall frequency response and attenuates the mid-range fr equencies which helps i ncrease focus on the low and high frequencies wh ile potentially reducing feedback. This feature is ideal for situations [...]

CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 11 P1800SX Mixer - R ear Panel The P1800SX powered subwoofer features an assortment of controls and connections similar to the P1500X but unique to the needs of this sub woofer. It is sugges ted to review the P1800SX mixer, as listed bel ow, to take full ad vantage of th e product features. ( A ) S I G N A L / C L I P I N[...]

CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 12 ( D ) L I N K O U T P U T This is a balanced XLR output that is the sum of the two input channels. This output is not affected by chang es to the Main Volume knob or the custom features. This connection is designed to provide an output which combines both channels together for connecting t o an additional P18 00SX. (E)[...]

CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 13 P1500X and P1800 SX Power Conne ctions - Rear P anel The P1500X and P1800SX po wer connections are located o n the rear panel. It is suggested to understand the power connections and descrip tions below t o insure proper use. (A ) M A I N P O W E R V O L T A G E S E L E C T O R The loudspeaker can be used with 100 -120[...]

CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 14 Using the P1500X as a floor/stage monitor The P1500X can be used as a floor monitor by laying the cabinet on its side at a fixed 45 degree angle toward the performers. It is reco mmended t o engag e the H IGH PASS FILTER which cuts low frequ encies to minimize any lo w frequency bass-coupling or stage rumble between th[...]

CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 15 Using the pole mount The P1500X has two different pole mounting angles: l evel and 7.5 degrees down. This allows the loudspeaker to be adju st ed to an angle that provides optimal audien ce coverage. For example, a loudspeaker placed o n a raised stage platform m ay have the pole mount adjusted to 7.5 degr ees downward[...]

CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 16 Using the suspen sion points The P1500X suspension points are M10 threads with a depth of 25mm. Two suspension points are located o n each handle (top for vertical orientation and on the side for horizontal o rientati on) as well as two pull -back points located on the rear of the unit. CAUTION: When usi ng suspension [...]

CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 17 Application #1 – Single P15 00X A single P1500X power ed speaker can be u sed to reinf orce sound for a wide varie ty of performances. The di agram below shows an application where a vocal microphone, an acoustic-electric guitar and either a keyboard or media player are used together. Each individual channel volume c[...]

CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 18 Application #2 – Adding a second P1 500X A second P1500X loudspeaker can easily be added using a standard XLR/mic cable as in the example below. A two speaker syste m can cover a wider audience and situations where more volume is needed. To add a second P1500X loudspeaker, connect the MIX OUTPUT of the first speaker [...]

CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 19 Application #3 – Adding Subwoofer s For demanding applications where even greater bass response is ideal, adding subwoofers to a pair of P 1500X speaker s is a great idea. In the diagram below, an audio sourc e is co nnected to INPUT 1 on each P1800SX sub woofer and then the signal is linked to the P1500X speakers by[...]

CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 20 Application #3 – Adding Subwoofer s (Adjusting HPF & LPF Filt ers continued) When using the P1500X and P1800SX together it is important to know how to set the HIGH PASS FILTER switch o n the P1500X and the HPF THRU & LPF SUB switch on the P1800SX so that both speakers work well together. Fortunately, this sys[...]

CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 21 Application #4 – Daisy-Chain Some events m ay require several P1500X speakers spread across a long distance o r a larg e stage front to provide adequate sound reinforcement for the entire audien ce. Since there are multiple sources, the loop o ut from the mix output should be used to daisy-chain t o the next P1500X a[...]

CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 22 Application #5 – Adding a P1500 X as a Stage Monito r In a live performance, the performer may wish to have a stage monitor to help hear the perfor mance better. The diagram below shows a P1500X used as a stage mo nit or for the performer plus two P1500X speakers (daisy-chained) for the audience. The performer(s) may[...]

CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 23 Application #6 – Large Venue/Front of House In larger venues the Front of House engineer has control of the entire sound reinforcement system using the console mixer. The diagram below shows how a console mixer interfaces with the perfo rmer s’ on -stage audio equipment with several P1500X speak ers directed toward[...]

CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 24 Protective Grill The P1500X and P1800SX are shipped with the grill attached. It is recommended to leave the grill in place as it will prevent any accidental damage to the dri vers that m ay result during tran sportation, setup and general use . In the event that the grill needs to be removed, simply remove the hex-head[...]

CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 25 System Block Dia gram (P1500X full-r ange loudspe aker) System Block Dia gram (P1800SX subwoofer )[...]

CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 26 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Soluti on No Sound Loudspeaker is not connected to active AC power Verify the loudspeaker is indeed connected to an active AC power source. Various o utlets may need to be switched ‘on’. Use a lamp as another way to be sure the AC power source is acti ve. Loudspeaker power switch is in[...]

CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 27 Troubleshooting (continued) Bad Sound Equipment settings are not set properl y causing distortion  Check the m eters o n the external m ixing console to ensure that the signal is not being clipped by the mixer, if the lev els f rom the mixer are too hot correct the gain structure of the console; first by lowering th[...]

CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 28 Specifications P1500X P1800SX System Type: Active 2-way full -range, bass refle x Active Subwoofer, bass r eflex Frequency Rang e (-10 dB): 49.8 Hz – 23.5 kHz 31. 5 Hz – 27 2 .0 Hz Frequency Respons e (±3 dB): 55 .0 Hz – 20.5 kHz 38 .0 Hz – 183 .0 Hz Nominal Coverage (-6 dB): 90 ° Horizontal, 65 ° Vertical n[...]

CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 29 Care and Mai ntenance Before any cleaning or maintenance, be sure the loudspeaker is unplugged, turned off, and that all cables are removed. Be sure to avoid an y moistu re coming into the openings of the speaker. The loudspeaker can be maintained cosmetically using a dry cloth. Avoid using cleaning chemicals as they m[...]

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CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 32 THIS WARRANTY IS EXTENDED TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER ONLY AND MAY NOT BE TRAN SFERRED OR ASSIGNED TO SUBSEQUEN T OWNERS. IN ORDER TO VALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY, AND AS A CONDITION PRECEDENT TO WARRANTY COVERAGE HEREUNDE R, YOU M UST REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY WITHIN FIFTEEN (15) DAYS FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL D ATE OF PURCH[...]

CERWIN-VEGA! PROF ESSIONAL 33 How to Obtain War ranty Service Warranty Service outside the United St ates: To initiate a warranty repair, please co ntact the Authorized Gibson P ro Audio distributor from whom you purchased your merchandise, and follow the distrib utor’s return /warranty p olicy. Warranty Service f or Merch andise Purchased from a[...]

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