Meyer Sound UP-4XP manual

Keep these important operating instructions. Check www .meyerso und.com for updates. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ULTRASERIES UP-4XP™ UltraCompact Loudspeaker [...]

ii DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ACCORDIN G TO ISO/IEC GUIDE 22 AND EN 45014 © 2011  Meyer Sound. All rights reserved. UP-4XP Operating Instructions, PN 05.20 1.005.01 A2 The contents of this manual ar e furnished fo r informational purposes only , are subject to change without notice, and should not be con- strued as a commitment by Meyer Sound La[...]

iii SYMBOLS USED These symbols indicate important safety or operating featu res in this booklet and on the chassis: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all inst ructions. 5. Do not use this loudspeaker near water . 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ven[...]

iv SAFETY SUMMARY English ■ T o reduce the risk of electric shock, dis- connect the loudspeaker from the AC mains before installing audio cable. Reconnect the power cord only after making all signal connections. ■ Connect the loudspeaker to a tw o-pole, three-wir e grounding mains receptacle. The receptacle must be connected to a fuse or circui[...]

v CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction 7 How to Use This Manual 7 UP-4XP UltraCompact Loudspeaker 7 Chapter 2: UP-4XP Loudspeaker 11 UP-4XP Input Connector 11 UP-4XP LED 12 UP-4XP Current Draw and Cable Requirements 13 Wiring UP-4XP Loudspeaker Cables with Belden 1502 Cable (or Equivalent) 14 Long Cable Runs with Separate Cable for DC Power and Audio 1[...]

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7 CHAPTER 1: INTR ODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Make sure to r ead these operating instructions in their entirety befor e configuring a loudspeaker system with UP-4XPs. In particular , pay close attention to material related to safety issues. As you read these operating instructions, you will encounter the following icons for notes, tips, and cau[...]

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 8 The UP-4XP is available with either a Phoenix™ 5-pin male or sealed SwitchCraft ® EN3™ male connector for r eceiving balanced audio and DC power . Powering the unit from an external source eliminates the need for wiring conduits while still preserving the advantages of self-power ed systems. The UP-4XP's amplifie[...]

UP-4XP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9 MY A-UP4 Cradle-Style Y oke MUB-UP4 U-Bracket in Wall Mount Configuration UP-4XP with MSA-UPM Pole-Mount Adapter MUB-UP4 U-Bracket in Ceiling Mount Configura tion[...]

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11 CHAPTER 2: UP-4XP LOUDSPEAKER The UP-4XP is powered by an ext er nal 48 V DC power sup- ply , eliminating the need for wiring conduits while still pr e- serving the advantages of self-power ed loudspeaker systems. The unit's onboard amplifier and signal-processing circuits wer e designed to store DC power and tolerate volt- age drops, the r[...]

CHAPTER 2: UP-4XP LOUDSPEAKER 12 CAUTION: When wiring UP-4XP loudspeaker cables, it is extremely important that each pin be wired corr ectly . Make sure the 48 V DC fro m the external power supply is wired dir ectly (and only) to the 48 V DC pins on the UP-4XP loudspeaker con- nector , and that the polarity is observed (negative to negative, positi[...]

UP-4XP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 13 Clipping (Red) The UP-4XP turns red when the loudspeaker’ s input stage clips, causing the amplifier to overload. When the LED is red, the sour ce level should be reduced. CAUTION: If the UP-4XP LED tur ns solid red and the loudspeaker continues to output audio, though at red uced levels, the loudspeaker’ s volt[...]

CHAPTER 2: UP-4XP LOUDSPEAKER 14 WIRING UP-4XP LOUDSPEAKER CABLES WITH BELDEN 1502 CABLE (OR EQUIVALENT) The most convenient method of wiring UP-4XP loudspeaker cables is with a multiconductor cable such as Belden 1502, which has dedicated conductors for DC power and bal- anced audio in a single jacket. When wiring UP-4XP loud- speaker cables with [...]

15 CHAPTER 3: POWERING UP-4XP LOUDSPEAKERS CONNECTING UP-4XP LOUDSPEAKERS TO THE MPS-488HP EXTER NAL POWER SUPPLY UP-4XP loudspeakers requir e a Meyer Sound 48 V DC external power supply , such the MPS-488HP. The single- space 19-inch rack unit r eceives eight channels of balanced audio fr om its XLR female Channel Inputs and routes the audio, alon[...]

CHAPTER 3: POWERING UP-4XP LOUDSPEAKERS 16 ■ When connecting UP-4XP loudspeakers equipped with EN3 connectors to the MPS-488HPe power supply , use EN3 5-pin male to EN3 5-pin female cables. ■ T o join two EN3 cables, one with an EN3 5-pin male cable mount connector to one with an EN3 5-pin female cable mount connector , use an EN3 5-pin female-[...]

UP-4XP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 17 CONNECTING UP-4XP LOUDSPEAKERS TO THE MPS-488 EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY The original MPS-488 was designed for use with the MM-4XP miniature loudspeaker . While the MPS-488 can power up to eight MM-4XP lo udspeakers, it can only power up to four UP-4XP loudspeakers (due to the UP-4XP’ s higher power requir ements and c[...]

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19 CHAPTER 4: QUICKFLY RIGGING The UP-4XP includes top and bottom mounting plates with 3/8-16 or metric M10 threaded nuts. QuickFly mounting options include the MUB-UP4 U-bracket, MY A-UP4 cradle- style yoke, and MSA-UPM pole-mount adaptor . IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS When installing Meyer Sound loudspeakers, the following precautions should a[...]

CHAPTER 4: QUICKFLY RIGGING 20 TIP: Meyer Sound of fers two kits for mounting the UP-4XP on top of the UMS-1P subwoofer . The MPS-UMS pole mount kit (PN 40.086.014.02) includes a 43-inch (1090 mm), 3/8-inch (35 mm) diameter pole assembly . The MPK-UMS pole mount kit (PN 40.086.014.01) includes the same pole assembly along with the MSA-UPM stand ada[...]

UP-4XP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 21 MUB-UP4 U-BRACKET The MUB-UP4 U-bracket mounts the UP-4 XP on walls, ceil- ings, and floors. The MUB-UP4 is available in two kits: one with 3/8-16 knobs (PN 40.201.069.01), and one with M10 knobs (PN 40.201.069.02). T o install the U-bracket, secure the loudspeaker to the bracket with the included knobs and washers.[...]

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23 APPENDIX A: UP-4XP ACCESSORIES UP-4XP ACCESSORIES The following UP-4XP accessories are a vailable from Meyer Sound. NOTE: The MPS-488HP external power supply replaces the MPS-488 model, which was originally designed for use with MM-4XP loudspeakers. The MPS-488 is also compatible with UP-4XP loudspeakers and can drive up to four units (using eve[...]

APPENDIX A: UP-4XP ACCESSORIES 24 PHOENIX AND EN3 LOUDSPEAKER CABLES The following Phoenix and EN3 cables ar e available from Meyer Sound and can be used to connect UP-4XPs to MPS-488HPs. NOTE: Bulk cables use Belden 1502R (r egular) or Belden 1502P (plenum) cable. Belden 1502 is a composite cable comprised of two 18 A WG wires for DC power , two 2[...]

25 APPENDIX B: PHOENIX AND EN3 CABLE ASSEMBLY CAUTION: When wiring UP-4XP loudspeaker cables, it is ext remely important that each pin be wired correctly . Make sure the 48 V DC fr om the external power supply is wired dir ectly (and only) to the 48 V DC pins on the UP-4XP loudspeaker connector , and that the polarity is obser ved (negative to nega[...]

APPENDIX B: PHOENIX AND EN3 CABLE ASSEMBLY 26 2. If the cable has not been stripped, strip the outer shielding 1 inch and then strip the black, red, blue, and white wir es .275 inch. 3. Solder the five exposed conductors to the five pins on the EN3 cor d connector using the following wiring scheme. 4. Reassemble the EN3 5-pin male connector: ■ Al[...]

UP-4XP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 27 5. Repeat the previous steps to attach the EN3 5-pin female connector to the other end of the cable. ASSEMBLING EN3-TO-PHOENIX LOUDSPEAKER CABLES When connecting UP-4XP loudspeakers equipped with EN3 co nnectors to the MPS-488HPp power supply , you need an EN3 5-pin female to Phoenix 5-pin female cable. T he followi[...]

APPENDIX B: PHOENIX AND EN3 CABLE ASSEMBLY 28 2. Insert the five exposed conductors into the five cable holes in the Phoenix connector using th e following wiring scheme. 3. Secure the conductors by tightening t he five screws in the Phoenix conductor . 4. Disassemble the EN3 5-pin female connector and feed one end of the cable through the boot, ca[...]

UP-4XP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 29 6. Solder the five exposed conductors to the five pins on the EN3 cor d connector using the following wiring scheme. 7. Reassemble the EN3 5-pin female connector: ■ Align the coupling ring’ s side notches with the cord connector’ s side notches and slide the couple ring onto the cor d connector . ■ Carefully[...]

APPENDIX B: PHOENIX AND EN3 CABLE ASSEMBLY 30 2. Insert the five exposed conductors, fr om one end of the cable, into the five c able holes in one of the Phoenix connectors. Use the following wiring scheme. 3. Secure the conductors by tightening t he five screws in the Phoenix connector . 4. Repeat the previous steps and attach the other end of the[...]

31 APPENDIX C: W EATHER PR OTECTION UP-4XP LOUDSPEAKERS WITH W EATHER PR OTECTION A weather -protected version of the UP-4XP with a sealed EN3 connector is available for fixed, outdoor installations. The weather -protected UP-4XP dif fers from the normal model in that the orientation of the loudspeaker is flipped and its re ar panel connector are l[...]

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33 APPENDIX D: UP-4XP SPECIFICATIONS UP-4XP Specif ications ACOUSTICA L Operating Frequency Range 66 Hz – 18 kHz Note: Rec ommended maximum operating frequency rang e. Response depends on loadi ng condi- tions and room acousti cs. Frequency Response 72 Hz – 17.5 kHz ±4 dB Note: Measured free-fi eld with pink noise at 1 meter , 1/3rd octave res[...]

APPENDIX D: UP-4XP SPECIFICATIONS 34 UP-4XP COMPLIANCE Output Power 500 W total for all three channels Note: Wattage rating ba sed on the ma ximum unclipped burst sine-wave rms vol tage the amplifier will produce into the nominal load impedance. THD, IM TIM <.02% Load Capacity 4  each low channel, 8  high channel Cooling Convec tion DC POW[...]

UP-4XP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 35 UP-4XP DIMENSIONS UP-4XP Dimensions 13.84 [352 mm] 5.54 [141 mm] 5.04 [128 mm] 6.50 [165 mm] 5.25 [133 mm] 2.60 [66 mm] UP-4XP with MUB-UP4 U-Bracket Dimensions 5.25 [133 mm] 13.84 [352 mm] 16.52 [420 mm] 6.86 [174 mm] 5.54 [141 mm] 4.38 [111 mm] 4.86 [123 mm] 12.50 [317 mm] Ø0.27 (x8) [Ø7 mm] 2.75 [70 mm] 14.15 [[...]

APPENDIX D: UP-4XP SPECIFICATIONS 36 MY A-UP4 Mounting Y oke Dimensions 16.64 [423 mm] 10.00 [254 mm] Ø0.53 [Ø13 mm] 6.62 [168 mm] 16.33 [415 mm] 8.63 [219 mm] 14.86 [377 mm] 1.00 [25 mm][...]

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