User's Manual VANTEC-12A / VANTEC-15A / VANTEC-215A VANTEC-18A / VANTEC-218A 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.
CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 WARRANTY 4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 5 6-7 INTRODUCTION 8 - 14 CONFIGURATIONS 2 x VANTEC-12A (wireless audio) 2 x VANTEC-12A 2 x VANTEC-15A 2 x VANTEC-12A (VANTEC-15A)+ 1 x VANTEC-18A 2 x VANTEC-15A (VANTEC-12A) + 2 x VANTEC-18A 2 x VANTEC-15A (VANTEC-12A) + 1 x VANTEC-18A+ 1 x DSP 2 x VANTEC-215A + 2 x VANTEC-18A LINE DRAWINGS 15 - 16 SPECIFICATIONS 16 17 - 25 AMPLIFIER Description ON / OFF Overload indicators Equalisation Overheating Low mains voltage Current con
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. ATENCIÓN: Es un producto clase A, por lo que en entornos domésticos puede causar radio-interferencias, en cuyo caso el usuario tendrá que tomar las medidas oportunas.
GARANTÍA Todos nuestros productos están garantizados por un periodo de 24 meses desde la fecha de compra. Las garantías sólo serán válidas si son por un defecto de fabricación y en ningún caso por un uso incorrecto del producto. Las reparaciones en garantía pueden ser realizadas, exclusivamente, por el fabricante o el servicio de asistencia técnica autorizado. Otros cargos como portes y seguros, son a cargo del comprador en todos los casos.
DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY DAS Audio Group, S.L. C/ Islas Baleares, 24 - 46988 - Pol. Fuente del Jarro - Valencia. España (Spain). Nota: Los textos completos de la declaración de conformidad para VANTEC12A, VANTEC-15A y VANTEC-215A están disponibles en http://d.dasaudio.com/vK2D4. Note: The full text of the declaration of conformity for VANTEC-12A, VANTEC15A and VANTEC-215A is available at http://d.dasaudio.com/vK2D4.
INTRODUCTION The vantec series inherits the exceptional sound quality and rugged build that have made DAS professional systems an internacional sound reinforcement standard. Designed from “real-world” experience, they offer users outstanding performance, absolute reliability, and unparalleled convenience. Whether it is in a high-profile venue or on the stage of a major event, the vantec series will provide the power and definition needed to make your performance a success.
- VANTEC-18A Bass-reflex powered subwoofer system 18" low frequency transducer Precise and powerful bass reproduction Top located pole mount socket The VANTEC-18A bass powered system (Class D amplifier) incorporates a 18” low frequency transducer with a 4" voice coil mounted as a direct radiator into a bass-reflex cabinet. The loudspeaker is protected by a perforated steel grille, sealed against corrosion using a powder coat finish. The VANTEC-18A is designed for use in biamped systems.
CONFIGURATIONS VANTEC-12A Max distance 20m (65 ft) VANTEC-12A Max distance 20m (65 ft) wireless audio source TRD-2 TRD-2 master cabinet (left channel) slave cabinet (right channel) Wireless audio - master cabinet Wireless audio - slave cabinet VOLUME AUDIO MANAGEMENT VOLUME AUDIO MANAGEMENT wireless audio input volume control PUSH FOR DSP PUSH FOR DSP MIC LINE CH 2 0 MIC GAIN www.dasaudio.
CONFIGURATIONS (cont´d) VANTEC-12A VANTEC-12A TRD-2 VOLUME AUDIO MANAGEMENT PUSH FOR DSP LINE MIC LINE CH 2 0 L R Mixer MIC GAIN www.dasaudio.com CH 1 MIX CH 2 DAS Audio Group, S.L.
CONFIGURATIONS (cont´d) VANTEC-15A VANTEC-15A TRD-2 TRD-2 VOLUME AUDIO MANAGEMENT L R PUSH FOR DSP LINE CH 1 0 MIC LINE CH 2 0 Mixer MIC GAIN www.dasaudio.com CH 1 MIX CH 2 DAS Audio Group, S.L.
CONFIGURATIONS (cont´d) VANTEC-15A (or VANTEC-12A) VANTEC-15A (or VANTEC-12A) Vantec 18A TRD-2 TRD-2 L R Mixer Set High Pass Filter to VANTEC-18A VANTEC series VOLUME AUDIO MANAGEMENT DAS Audio Group, S.L. (Valencia) MADE IN SPAIN HPF: V18A Model: VANTEC-18A LEVEL 0 LOW-PASS 100Hz PUSH FOR DSP VANTEC series -oo +6 MIC LINE 80Hz Set Low Pass Filter at 100Hz 125Hz www.dasaudio.com POLARITY + PRESET DEEP/LOUD MIC OUTPUT A OUTPUT B GAIN www.dasaudio.
CONFIGURATIONS (cont’d) VANTEC-15A (or VANTEC-12A) VANTEC-15A (or VANTEC-12A) L TRD-6 R TRD-6 Mixer VANTEC-18A VANTEC-18A VANTEC series Set High Pass Filter to VANTEC-18A VOLUME AUDIO MANAGEMENT DAS Audio Group, S.L.
CONFIGURATIONS (cont’d) VANTEC series VACTEC-18A DAS Audio Group, S.L. (Valencia) MADE IN SPAIN Model: VANTEC-18A LEVEL 0 LOW-PASS 100Hz Caution LIMIT SIGNAL ON -oo When using a external DSP the High Pass filter for the top cabinets and the Low pass filter in the subwoofer have to be set up in the processor. www.dasaudio.com This means that HPF needs to be off in VANTEC-12A (VANTEC-15A) and Low Pass filter in the sub at the maximum position.
CONFIGURATIONS (cont’d) VANTEC-215A VANTEC-215A L R VANTEC-18A VANTEC-18A Mixer VANTEC series DAS Audio Group, S.L. (Valencia) MADE IN SPAIN Model: VANTEC-18A LEVEL 0 LOW-PASS 100Hz LIMIT SIGNAL Set High Pass Filter to VANTEC-18A ON -oo +6 80Hz 125Hz POLARITY - + PRESET HPF: V18A DEEP/LOUD OUTPUT A VOLUME AUDIO MANAGEMENT Set Low Pass Filter at 100Hz www.dasaudio.
LINE DRAWINGS VANTEC-215A VANTEC-15A VANTEC-12A ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS Manual del Usuario / vantec series / User’s Manual 15
VANTEC-218A VANTEC-18A ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS SPECIFICATIONS Model Power Amplifier Input Type Input Impedance Sensitivity Frequency Range (-10 dB) HF Horn Coverage Angles (-6 dB) Maximum Peak SPL at 1m Transducers/ Replacement Parts Wireless Audio Enclosure Material Color/Finish Connectors AC Power Requeriments Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight Accessories VANTEC-12A VANTEC-15A VANTEC-215A VANTEC-18A VANTEC-218A 1500 Wpeak 750 Wcontinuous (Class D Bi-amplified) Balanced Differential Line Line:
AMPLIFIER Description: VANTEC-12A / 15A / 215A 1) MASTER VOLUMEN AND DSP CONTROL: Use the encoder to select the desired output volume and push/hold it to access to the different DSP and cabinet settings. 2) MAIN SCREEN: In the main screen all selected parameters and settings are shown. Besides this, there are two input level indicators on the left , one output level indicator on the right and the center area is reserved to display messages as Input Clip or Limit.
By scrolling down the encoder more options appear: ADJUSTING THE LEVELS: By default the state of the screen is the following: MAIN MENU MAIN MENU Delay: 0,0m LOW: 0 dB This icon shows when Wireless Audio is activated, from Firmware v2.1 EXPANDER: off MID: 0 dB + 0 dB WIRELESS AUDIO HIGH: 0 dB 0,0m live 1 2 off MAIN MENU O WIRELESS AUDIO Once the input source (s) have been connected to the amplifier´s cabinet, the user has to adjust the levels.
MID: HPF (High Pass Filter): Boosting the energy in the mid range end is possible by the use of this parameter. Besides the user can remove energy. The scale goes from 10dB to +6dB. As with the previous options use the encoder to move in the main menu till the MID sub menu. Then press again and you will enter the dB selector. The EQ is a parametric Bell at 630Hz with a Q of 0.75 Four options are available for the cabinets. Go to the HPF Sub-menu and press the encoder.
DELAY: WIRELESS AUDIO: The user can set up a delay in the cabinets by using the delay Sub-menu; from 0 to 9.9m in 0.1m steps. Delay units can be selected between meters or feet: MAIN MENU Delay: 0,0m This functionality allows the user to connect a device such as a tablet or smart phone to send audio to the speakers (up to 2) without using cables. Go to the Wireless Audio Menu and push the encoder to enter.
SINGLE Mode 1 CREATE NEW LINK Select Mode: Master & Slave 1 SINGLE: L+R > CREATE NEW LINK CREATE NEW LINK Select Mode: Select Mode: < MASTER: L > < SLAVE: R > master cabinet 2 CREATE NEW LINK Connect from your device to: VANTEC-12A -025A53 Enable the Wireless Audio option in your smart phone or tablet and select the Vantec cabinet. Once this is done a message indicating the name of the connected device will appear in the status link.
OPTIONS MENU OPTIONS MENU OPTIONS MENU DIMMING: LOGO: on DIMMING: on LOGO: on LOGO: on ENC. LOCK: off ENC. LOCK: off ENC. LOCK: off DIMMING: When active the screen lowers its luminosity after a few seconds. Default is "on" OPTIONS MENU OPTIONS MENU OPTIONS MENU DIMMING: on DIMMING: on DIMMING: on LOGO: on LOGO: on LOGO: off ENC. LOCK: off ENC. LOCK: off ENC. LOCK: off LOGO (from firmware v2.
Description: VANTEC-18A 1) INPUT connectors : 1/4” Jack+XLR combined socket-type input signal connectors. 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) 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).
ON / OFF A sound system should be switched on sequentially. Switch on the self-powered units last in your sound system (switch on the subwoofer before the mid-high system). Switch on the sound sources such as CD players or turntables, then the mixer, then the processors, and finally the selfpowered unit. If you have several units, it is recommended that you switch them on sequentially one at a time.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE No sound from the unit. The input meters on the screen do not show any signal presence. SOLUTION 1 – The signal source is sending no signal. 2 – Defective cable. 3 - The amplifier has overheated. 1 – Check that the mixer or sound source is sending signal to the UNIT. 2 – Check that the cable from the sound source to the UNIT is connected correctly. Replace the cable if defective. 3 - Allow the unit to cool down for some minutes and it will function again.
RIGGING Warnings This manual contains needed information for flying DAS Audio cabinets, description of the elements and safety precautions. To perform any operations related to flying the system, read the present document first, and act on the warnings and advice given. The goal is to 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.
Flying with eyebolts The Allen-head screws must be removed and replaced by M10 eyebolts on one side of the enclosure. Each rigging point has 200 kg (440 lb) working load limit. Then choose the slings or chains of required load resistance and length, bearing in mind that the length difference between the front and back slings or chains will determine the vertical orientation. Alternatively, the back bottom eyebolt points can be used to provide vertical orientation.
ANNEX: 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.
UM_VT-A_06_EN www.dasaudio.com DAS Audio Group, S.L. C/. Islas Baleares, 24 46988 Fuente del Jarro Valencia, SPAIN Tel. +34 96 134 0860 DAS Audio of America, INC. 6900 NW 52th Street Miami, FL. 33166 - U.S.A. TOLL FREE: 1 888 DAS 4 USA DAS Audio Asia PTE. LTD. 3 Temasek Avenue, Centennial Tower #34-36 Singapore 039190 Tel. +65 6549 7760 DAS do Brasil LTDA. Rua Dos Andradas, 382 SL Santa Efigênia, São Paulo Brasil. CEP: 01208-000 Tel.
