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DSA250 & DSA230 L OUDSPEAKER
OWNER’S MANU AL
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DSA Owner’s Manual T ABLE OF C ONTENT S Introduction Chapter 1 Safety 1.1 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.2.1 General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Cha
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5.3 AC Mains Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 5.3.1 AC Mains Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 5.3.2 AC Mains Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 5.3.3 Power On / Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction The Digitally Steerable DSA Series Arrays represents EAW’s latest innovation in advanced, acoustic modeling and applied technology in designing loudspeakers. The DSA250 full-range and DSA230 voice-only or low frequency system are small format, column-type loudspeaker systems with a user-variable vertical beamwidth. The easy-to-use DSAPilot software allows accurate adjustment of the loudspeaker’s coverage area from a fixed, vertical mounting location. In addition to excellent vocal p
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Chapter 1 Safety 1.1 Safety Precautions The terms “Caution,” “Warning,” and “Danger” are used throughout this manual to alert the reader to important safety precautions. If you have any questions about any aspects of these precautions, contact your local dealer, distributor, or EAW. The following are the descriptions of the safety precautions. CAUTION: describes an operating condition or user action that may expose the equipment or user to potential damage or danger. WARNING: describes an opera
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1.2.1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 1. Read and Follow Instructions — Before installing and operating this loudspeaker, read and follow all instructions and safety precautions in this manual and on the loudspeaker. Retain them for future reference. 2. Ventilation — The sides and rear of the enclosure form the heat sink for the internal amplifiers and may reach high temperatures during use. As such, adequate ventilation is required to ensure proper operation. Allow a minimum of 2 inches of clearance betwe
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Chapter 2 Unpacking 2.1 Contents QTY PART # DESCRIPTION (1) 0005483 DSA230 or 0005480 DSA250 loudspeaker (1) 0005901 Instruction Manual (1) 0005854 1 ft Cat-5 Signal Link Cable RJ-45 to RJ-45 (wired as a crossover cable) (1) 005085 Neutrik® PowerCon™ NAC3FA in-line plug (3) 0005850 Phoenix Contact MSTB 2,5/3-STZ-5,08 3-pin in-line plug (2) 0006118 Enclosure Bracket (2) 102195 3/8-16 x 2 in Enclosure Bracket Bolt (2) 102035 1/4-20 x 3 in Retainer Bolt (2) 105011 3/8 in Lockwasher (2) 105004 1/4
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Chapter 3 Quick Start This section provides basic installation requirements. Refer to Chapter 5 for detailed instructions. Loudspeaker refers to either a DSA230 or DSA250. Cluster refers to any of the permissible arrangements of single or multiple DSA230s or DSA250s as defined in DSAPilot. Whether they consist of a single or multiple loudspeakers, all DSA clusters function as a single loudspeaker. 3.1 Description The EAW DSA Series loudspeakers are variable directivity, self-powered line
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Over 2 ft / 0.6 m: 2-conductor shielded audio cable / supplied Phoenix AUDIO A EIA-485 AUDIO B Contact terminal block plugs Connect Audio A, Audio B (if used), and EIA-485 in parallel daisy-chain fashion between clusters. 3.5 AC Mains Installation 3.5.1 AC MAINS SUPPLY Provide the loudspeaker with a 50 Hz or 60 Hz AC Mains circuit capable of: 100 V to 120 V 220 V to 240 V Figure 3.4b Signal Links >2 ft / 0.6 m DSA230 4 A 2 A DSA250 8 A 4 A Before applying power, ensure that the AC Main
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2. Attach the Wall Brackets to structure. You must provide attachment hardware and ensure the attachment method and structure are capable of supporting the intended load. Position the Wall Bracket 2X 3/8-16 X 2 LG BLACK HEX HEAD weld nuts left or right to allow clearance for later insertion of the ENCLOSURE BRACKET BOLT & LOCK WASHER Retainer Bolt. 2X ENCLOSURE BRACKET P/N 0006118 3. Ensuring they are oriented properly, install the two Enclosure Brackets on the loudspeaker. Insert and hand-t
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Chapter 4 Description 4.1 System Overview DSA Series loudspeakers are variable directivity, self-powered line arrays. Each loudspeaker’s vertical beamwidth is determined by the settings of an internal DSP (digital signal processor) and power amplifier for each transducer. This provides complete, on-site control over the range of possible vertical beamwidth patterns. EAW’s Windows-based DSAPilot is used to set the coverage required for each loudspeaker or loudspeaker cluster. The user-friendly D
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EIA-485 DSA250 4.1.4 ELECTRICAL BENEFITS INPUT DSP AUDIO A ∑ Built in digital signal processing, power amplification, and protective AUDIO B INPUT DSP limiting significantly reduces equipment costs, space, installation, DSP and set-up adjustments. Cabling is limited to providing AC mains, line AMP level audio, and computer control signals. EIA-485 or optional DSP AMP CobraNet™/Ethernet networking technology allows all loudspeakers in a project to be adjusted and controlled from one computer.
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·Cat-5 Link Cable links adjacent loudspeakers. · Optional CobraNet™ interface for digital distribution of audio and computer control via Ethernet ·Provision for back up audio/computer communications using a redundant Ethernet network, when using CobraNet™. 4.2.5 PHYSICAL · Phoenix Contact and Neutrik EtherCon and PowerCon connectors for reliable connections · Low weight (<100 lb / 45 kg) reduces structural mounting requirements · Mount vertically while providing asymmetrical down-angle coverage
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4.4 Engineering Design The core acoustical design of the DSA Series dates back to the late 1930s in Harry Olson’s book, “Acoustical Engineering”. He showed that, by using different signal delays on the input to each transducer in a simple line array, the array’s main output lobe could be effectively “steered”. While this concept has certainly been used before, the design of the DSA Series goes far beyond this simple concept. The engineering design for the DSA Series is certainly capable of “ste
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The required signal processing, accomplished by DSP (digital signal processing), involves parametric equalization, signal delay, frequency filtering, gain, and limiting. These parameters are individually adjusted by the DSAPilot for each transducer in each loudspeaker. The available DSP resources provide a broad range of possible coverage patterns and SPL control over distance as well as the “voicing” required for exceptional music reproduction. The DSA allows multiple loudspeakers to be arrayed
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additional benefits in reduced installation costs and operation. The flexibility of the DSAPilot to automatically optimize the acoustical performance for multiple DSA Series loudspeakers in a single larger space further enhances their advantage over traditional solutions. 4.8 Designing DSA Systems DSA loudspeakers can be used individually, in multiples, or in various cluster configurations to satisfy a wide range of design requirements. By using different configurations, DSA performance can be
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5.1.2 AUDIO SIGNAL CONNECTION AUDIO – CobraNet™: Skip to Section 5.2 if using CobraNet™ for distribution of the audio and control signals. Audio A or Audio B: 2-conductor twisted pair, shielded, audio cable connected AUDIO + SHIELD to supplied 3-pin Phoenix Contact Terminal Plug and to the line level audio signal source. Figure 5.1.2 Audio A & Audio B Nominal level: 0 dBu / 0.775 V rms. Recommended Conductor Gauge: 24 AWG to 18 AWG / 0.2 mm to 1 mm Audio A and Audio B: As above but 4-condu
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AUDIO GROUND LIFT LIFT OFF EIA-485 TERMINATE ON 5.1.5 DAISY CHAINING COMPUTER AND AUDIO SIGNALS BETWEEN CLUSTERS AUDIO A EIA-485 AUDIO B Any distance (within EIA-485 limitations) between clusters: 2-conductor shielded cable Audio A, Audio B, and EIA-485 Connect in parallel to the incoming signal cables on one loudspeaker in the first cluster and connect to the same signal ports on one loudspeaker in the next cluster. Use the supplied 3-pin Phoenix Contact terminal plugs. Recommended Condu
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5.2.3 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT YOU MUST SUPPLY FOR COBRANET ™ : DSA LOUDSPEAKERS · Loudspeaker interface: WITH OPTIONAL EAW CM-1 CobraNet™ Interface Card (P/N 0005987) AUDIO/COMPUTER CM-1 CARD LINE LEVEL for each DSA Series loudspeaker INTERFACE AUDIO SOURCE(S) · Audio/Computer interface: Converts signals to CobraNet™ protocol · Ethernet switch or hub: For networking multiple loudspeakers over Ethernet PC 100BASE-T 5.2.4 CABLING: NETWORK SWITCH A CAT-5 or better cable with RJ-45-compatible
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5.3 AC Mains Power Connection This section details the requirements for the AC mains which is the AC power connection required by each DSA loudspeaker. 5.3.1 AC MAINS SUPPLY CAUTION: Read all cautionary notes concerning electrical power in Chapter 1. Each DSA Series loudspeaker is rated for a particular nominal AC Mains voltage: 115 V or 230 V. Provide the loudspeaker with 50 Hz or 60 Hz AC Mains circuit capable of: 100 V to 120 V 220 V to 240 V DSA230 4 A 2 A DSA250 8 A 4 A Before applyin
