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VR21
VR51
Passive Full-Range Loudspeakers
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The exclamation point within an 1. Read these instructions. equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of 2. Keep these instructions. important operating and maintenance 3. Heed all warnings. (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the apparatus. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
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14. Rigging Precautions: When mounting or suspending EAW Commercial loudspeaker enclosures, it is essential that load ratings, rigging techniques, and special safety considerations be appropriate for the installation. Use only the mounting/rigging points on the loudspeaker enclosure intended for this purpose. The user must determine the load requirements, dynamic loading, and any other contributing factors affecting the loudspeaker installation. The user must determine the proper design fac
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2. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new EAW Commercial loudspeaker. You now own one of the finest professional audio products available – the result of exceptional engineering and meticulous craftsmanship. Please read these instructions to get the maximum performance from your new loudspeaker. Each EAW Commercial loudspeaker is intended for professional use. The construction, components, and hardware have been designed to provide robust, reliable performance for its inte
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3. INSTALLATION Unpacking and Inspection Visually inspect the outside of the shipping carton and check for any damage. After unpacking, if you find concealed damage to the loudspeaker, save the packing materials for the carrier’s inspection, notify the carrier immediately, and file a shipping damage claim. Although EAW Commercial will help in any way possible, it is always the responsibility of the receiving party to file any shipping damage claim. The carrier will help prepare and file thi
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Horn Rotation Instructions • The high-frequency horn can be rotated through 90 degrees to allow you to choose the best horn pattern for your installation. From the factory, the horn is set to give a 90 degrees horizontal pattern if the loudspeaker is mounted vertically. If you mount the loudspeaker horizontally, you can rotate the horn through 90 degrees to compensate. This is done as follows: 1. Using a medium phillips screwdriver, remove the 18 screws attaching the grille to the enclosure
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7. Install the horn assembly to the enclosure using the 8 Allen bolts. 8. Replace the grille and secure the screws holding it to the enclosure. 4. CONNECTIONS WARNING: To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not connect the loudspeaker with the amplifier switched on. The protective cover over the terminal strip is a safety feature per CE requirements. Replace this cover after making the signal connections. 1. Remove the insulating cover from the loudspeaker input terminal strip. 2. The po
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Precautions • To prevent inductive phenomena causing humming or distortion, the speaker cables should not be run together with electrical energy conductors, microphone cables, or line-level audio lines. • Use speaker cables that have markings to distinguish the polarity, such as insulation or conductors of different colors. • Before using the loudspeaker, carefully check that all the connections have been made correctly to make sure there are no accidental short circuits that could cause el
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5. OPERATION Signal Processing Sometimes external signal processing is desirable to “voice” the loudspeaker to accommodate particular program material, less than optimum acoustics, feedback control, or personal taste. For these purposes, use a suitable electronic signal processor. This can be as simple as a 1/3 octave graphic equalizer or a fully capable DSP (digital signal processor) such as the EAW Commercial DX810, or the EAW MX8750. Choosing a Power Amplifier There is no exact answer to
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6. SPECIFICATIONS Model VR21 VR51 Woofer 12” x 1 15” x 1 Woofer Loading Bass reflex Bass reflex Tweeter 1.4” exit, Compression 1.4” exit, Compression Tweeter Loading 60 x 90 Horn fitted 60 x 90 Horn fitted 60 x 45 Horn included 60 x 45 Horn included Operating Range (-10 dB) 70 Hz - 20 kHz 55 Hz - 20 kHz Horizontal Beamwidth - Nominal 90 degrees 90 degrees (rotatable) Vertical Beamwidth - Nominal 60 degrees 60 degrees (rotatable) Axial Sensitivity (whole space SPL) 99 dB, 70 Hz - 20 kHz 96 dB, 5
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VR21 Dimensions and Mounting Points DIMENSIONS APPLY TO 8.23" BOTH TOP AND BOTTOM (209.1) 5.51"(139.9) A 2.45"(62.2) C L 0.65" (16.4) 15.24" 12.56" (387.0) (319.1) A 10.43" (264.8) 3.39" 0 30 (86.0) DIMENSIONS APPLY TO VR21 TOP BOTH SIDES 4.00"(101.6) 16.06" 3.44"(87.3) 9.50"(241.3) C (407.8) L 6.87" 26.10" (174.6) 30.00" (662.9) (762.0) 14.09" (357.9) GRILL PARTIALLY SHOWN VIEW A-A BACK FRONT 1.95" (49.5) NOTES: 1. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES, DIMENSIONS IN BRACKETS ARE MILLIMETERS 2. DIMENSION
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PERFORMANCE GRAPHS VR21 Impedance vs Frequency VR51 Impedance vs Frequency 100 100 10 10 1 1 10 100 1000 10k 20k 10 100 1000 10k 20k Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz) VR21 Axial Response vs Frequency VR51 Axial Response vs Frequency 120 120 110 11 100 100 90 90 80 80 70 70 60 60 10 100 1000 10k 20k 10 100 1000 10k 20k Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz) VR21 Beamwidth vs Frequency VR51 Beamwidth vs Frequency 360 360 100 100 10 10 Horizontal Horizontal Vertical Vertical 1 1 100 1000 10k 20k 100 1000 10k 20
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7. TROUBLESHOOTING Loudspeaker difficulties usually fall into one of the following categories. The causes for each are listed in the most likely order of probability. No Sound or Low Output • Loudspeaker cables or connectors are not wired correctly or are faulty. Check all cabling, referring to these instructions for the correct connections. The best way to check a suspect cable is to swap it with a known good cable. Check the loudspeaker’s input panel to verify correct cable connections. •
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8. SERVICE and MAINTENANCE Maintenance Usually, your EAW Commercial loudspeaker will not require regular maintenance for normal use. However, you can do several things to keep your loudspeaker in good operating and cosmetic condition. • Testing: Periodically test your loudspeaker for proper performance. A simple test is to play a CD through it using well-defined, articulate, wide-range program material. Listen to ensure all drivers are working properly and for any evidence of distortion or
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5. Tech Support will tell you where to ship the unit when you call for a Service Request Number. We suggest insurance for all forms of cartage. EAW Commercial Technical Support Phone (USA/Canada) 888-337-7404 Phone 425-892-6503 Fax 425-485-1152 Address One Main Street Whitinsville, MA 01588 Web site www.eawcommercial.com e-mail support@eawcommercial.com 9. WARRANTY
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EAW Commercial | One Main Street | Whitinsville, MA 01588 USA TEL toll free within US/Canada 888.337.7404 | TEL outside US 425.892.6503 | FAX 425.485.1152 www.eawcommercial.com © 2004 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved. EAW Commercial is a registered trademark of LOUD Technologies Inc.
