Manual de Usuario / User’s Manual avant series Antes de utilizar el equipo, lea la sección “Precauciones de seguridad” de este manual. Conserve este manual para futuras consultas. Before operating the device, please read the “Safety precautions” section of this manual. Retain this manual for future reference.
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avant series Precauciones de Seguridad Safety Precautions Cajas acústicas activas / Self-powered loudspeaker enclosures El signo de exclamación dentro de un triángulo indica la existencia de importantes instrucciones de operación y mantenimiento en la documentación que acompaña al producto. Conserve y lea todas estas instrucciones. Siga las advertencias.
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Manual del Usuario / serie avant / User’s Manual
Manual del Usuario / serie avant / User’s Manual
Manual del Usuario / serie avant / User’s Manual
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 General information AMPLIFIER DESCRIPTION 3 avant 12A amplifier avant 15A & avant 215A amplifier avant 18A amplifier avant 118A amplifier HEAT EMISSION 7 USE 8 Preliminary ON / OFF Overload indicators Overheating Equalisation Low mains voltage RIGGING 9 CONFIGURATIONS 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 BLOCK DIAGRAM 13 LINE DRAWINGS 14 SPECIFICATIONS 15 APPENDIX 16 Line connections: unbalanced and balanced Manual del Usuario / serie avant / User’s Manual
Manual del Usuario / serie avant / User’s Manual
INTRODUCTION General information Thank you for purchasing a D.A.S. product. This product represents more than 30 years of expertise in transducer and enclosure design, achieving a series of systems that utilize the most advanced sound reinforcement technology to deliver outstanding audio performance and maximum reliability. This manual contains the required information to make the best use of the system you have purchased. Please take the time to read it. Our Web www.dasaudio.
avant 15A & avant 215A amplifier 1) INPUT : 1/4” Jack+XLR combined socket-type input signal connector. This is a balanced connector just like the LOOP THRU connector with the following pin assignments: 1 or S =GND (ground). 2 or T =(+) Non inverted input. 3 or R =(-) Inverted input. 2) LOOP THRU : XLR-type output signal connector for connecting several units together and sending them all the same signal. 3) LIMIT : Red LED indicates amplifier saturation. Amplifier limiter indicator lights.
avant 18A amplifier 6 LIMIT PHASE 0º 180º MIN MAX 60Hz 160Hz SIGNAL INPUT SIGNAL 100Hz SATELLITE OUTPUT ON LOW-PASS SUB LEVEL CROSSOVER INPUT A INPUT B THRU HPF 1) INPUT : A and B, XLR-type input signal connectors. These are balanced connectors just like the A and B, SATELLITE OUTPUT, connectors with the following pin assignments: 1=GND (ground). 2=(+) Non inverted input. 3=(-) Inverted input.
avant 118A amplifier 14 avant 118A D.A.S. AUDIO S.A. (Valencia) MADE IN SPAIN 1) INPUT : A and B, XLR-type input signal connectors. These are balanced connectors just like the A and B, SATELLITE OUTPUT, connectors with the following pin assignments: 1=GND (ground). 2=(+) Non inverted input. 3=(-) Inverted input. 2) SATELLITE OUTPUT : A and B, XLR-type output signal connectors for connecting several units together and sending them all the same input signal or filtered signal (by using THRU/HPF).
12) THRU/HPF : ‘SATELLITE OUTPUT’ selector to switch between full range signal or pass filter with cut-off frequency of 100 Hz. 13) PRESET DEEP/LOUD : Button for switching between two types of frequency response, DEEP or LOUD (see graphs). 130.0 dBSPL 120.0 100 Hz 110.0 DEEP LOUD 100.0 90.0 80.0 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k Hz 5k 10k 20k 14) Fan : The unit is equipped with a fan to maintain the correct operating temperature.
USE Preliminary This product should only be used in E1, E2, E3 or E4(*) environments, in accordance with standard EN55103-2 (Electromagnetic compatibility. Product family standard for audio, video, audio-visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use. Part 2: Immunity.) Do not cover the amplifier's radiator nor obstruct its ventilation.
RIGGING The goal is to the allow the user to become familiar with the mechanical elements required to fly the acoustic system, as well as the safety measures to be taken during set-up and teardown. Only experienced installers with adequate knowledge of the equipment and local safety regulations should fly speaker boxes. It is the user's responsibility to ensure that the systems to be flown (including flying accessories) comply with state and local regulations.
CONFIGURATIONS Configuration 1 Basic configuration with two avant 12A satellite systems and one (or two) is ideal for applications such as presentations, A/V, etc. avant 18A subwoofers. This Configuration 2 Basic configuration with two avant 12A or avant 15A, two avant 118A subwoofers and two avant 12A used as stage monitors for use in small scale live events such as bands, DJ´s, etc.
Configuration 3 Minimum configuration using two events, Dj’s, etc. avant 215A and two avant 118A subwoofers for portable PA in live Configuration 4 Typical configuration using avant systems for live events. Note: The avant 118A units should be paralleled using the SATELLITE OUTPUT in the ‘THRU’ position to avoid filtering of the looped signal.
TROUBLESHOOTING SOLUTION CAUSE PROBLEM No sound from the unit. The SIGNAL LED does not light up. 1 – The signal source is sending no signal. 2 – Defective cable. 3 - The amplifier has overheated. Full power cannot be obtained. The LIMIT LED never lights up. The signal source does not have a hot enough output. If using a mixer, use the balanced output if available. Use a professional mixer with a hotter output. Sound is distorted. The LIMIT LED is not on, or only lights up occasionally.
BLOCK DIAGRAM Switching Power Supply MAIN HF HIGH Switching Power Supply Input LF DSP LOW (x2 en avant 215A) Limit Loop thru Signal ON avant 12A, avant 15A & avant 215A 0º / 180º INPUT B INPUT A Switching Power Supply THRU or HPF LINEAR PROCESSING PHASE MAIN OUTPUT B OUTPUT A 60 Hz - 160 Hz LF LOW Limit Signal ON avant 18A INPUT B INPUT A Switching Power Supply THRU or HPF LINEAR PROCESSING DEEP / LOUD MAIN OUTPUT B OUTPUT A 100 Hz - 160 Hz LF PHASE LOW 180º - + Limit Sign
avant 15A avant 12A 830 713 LINE DRAWINGS 362 476 397 448 ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILIMETERS avant 215A 1209 ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILIMETERS 474 448 ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILIMETERS 540 655 650 avant 18A avant 118A 840 630 600 ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILIMETERS 14 Manual del Usuario / serie avant / User’s Manual ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILIMETERS
SPECIFICATIONS Model avant 12A avant 15A avant 215A avant 18A avant 118A 1 LF Power Amplifier 500 W (D) 500 W (D) 500 W (D) 750 W (D) 1250W (D) 1 HF Power Amplifier 100 W (D) 100 W (D) 100 W (D) --- --- Input Type Input Impedance 2 Sensitivity Frequency Range (-10 dB) 3 Maximum Peak SPL at 1 m HF Horn Coverage Angles (-6dB) Enclosure Material Finish/Color Balanced Line Line: 20kohms Mic: 20kohms Line: 1.
APPENDIX: Line connections: unbalanced and balanced There are two basic ways to transport an audio signal with microphone or line level: Unbalanced line: Utilising a two conductor cable, it transports the signal as the voltage between them. Electromagnetic interference can get added to the signal as undesired noise. Connectors that carry unbalanced signals have two pins, such as RCA (Phono) and ¼” (6.35mm, often referred to as jack) mono.
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