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EA W L OUDSPEAKER
O WNER’ S MANU AL
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Loudspeaker Owner’s Manual Congratulations on the purchase of your new EAW 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. Section 1 Read This First 1.1 Rigging Precautions Prior to suspending any EAW loudspeaker enclosures, it is essential that the user be familiar with the load ratings, rigging techniques
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2.2 Returning Products to EAW If this loudspeaker must be returned to EAW, contact the EAW Service Department for a Return Authorization. Use the original shipping carton and packing materials. If the shipping carton is damaged, contact EAW for a new carton at a nominal cost. EAW will not be responsible for damage caused by inadequate packing. Section 3 Description 3.1 System Overview This loudspeaker is intended for professional use. The construction, components and hardware have been designed
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NL4 Full Range: NL4 Bi-amplified: NL4 One Driver Subs: NL4/AP4 Two Driver Subs: Pin 1- Negative Pin 1- Low or Low/Mid negative Pin 1- Driver negative Pin 1-/1 Driver 1 negative Pin 1+ Positive Pin 1+ Low or Low/Mid positive Pin 1+ Driver positive Pin 1+/2 Driver 1 positive Pin 2- No connection Pin 2- Mid/High or High negative Pin 2- Loop through Pin 2-/3 Driver 2 negative Pin 2+ No connection Pin 2+ Mid/High or High positive Pin 2+ Loop through Pin 2+/4 Driver 2 positive Exce
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4.6 Operating Tips • Do NOT drive any of your electronic equipment into clipping, particularly the power amplifiers. This can easily damage the loudspeaker. • If driven into clipping, even the amplifier with a power output rating lower than EAW’s power rating can cause damage to a loudspeaker. • Avoid sustained microphone feedback. This can quickly cause failure of mid and high frequency drivers. • Avoid extreme boosts on equalizers as these can cause excessive input to the drivers at the
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5.4 Maintenance Your EAW loudspeaker normally requires no regular maintenance for normal use. However, you can do several things to keep your loudspeaker in good operating and cosmetic condition. 1. 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 other extraneous sounds. Test at several
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6.3 Partial Sound (Some Frequency Bands Missing) 1. Incorrect EQ settings in the electronic equipment. Ensure all EQ settings and filters on the mixing console or preamplifier and on other equipment are set for normal operation. Ensure level controls on electronic crossovers and associated amplifiers are correctly set and that all cables and connections for such equipment are working properly. 2. Incorrect processor configuration. Make sure the processor configuration is correct for the louds
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T he La ws of Ph ysics | T he A r t of Listening One Main Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588 tel: 800 992 5013 / 508 234 6158 fax: 508 234 8251 web: www.eaw.com PN 425017 (0) EAW is the worldwide technological and market leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance professional loudspeaker systems.
