User manual ELECTRO-VOICE P1 REV B

[. . . ] Plasma Series High Powered Loudspeaker Owners Manual - P1 (Left & Right) - P2ELECTRO-VOICE Plasma Owners Manual Subwoofer ® Important Safety Instructions The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 1. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. [. . . ] Electro-Voice® strongly recommends that Plasma speakers be suspended taking into account all current national, federal, state and local regulations. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that Plasma speakers are safely installed in accordance with all such regulations. If Plasma speakers are suspended, Electro-Voice® strongly recommends that the system be inspected at least once a year. If any sign of weakness or damage is detected, remedial action should be taken immediately. There are data sheets for each EV hanging hardware part that should also be consulted prior to suspending speakers. · Electro-Voice® does not recommend use of Plasma speakers outdoors without protection from rain or in high moisture environments. · Electro-Voice® Plasma loudspeakers are easily capable of generating sound pressure levels sufficient to cause permanent hearing damage to anyone within normal coverage distance. Caution should be taken to avoid prolonged exposure to sound pressure levels exceeding 90 dB. 3 ELECTRO-VOICE® Plasma Owners Manual Description Electro-Voice® Plasma high powered loudspeakers are fully integrated audio systems with carefully matched electronics and transducers. These products make it easy to setup a highquality sound system quickly with a minimum of cables and external electronics. It retains typical EV ruggedness, reliability and impeccable sound quality. System Features - Plasma · Two built-in power amplifiers, one for low frequencies and one for high frequencies. The amplifiers also contain electronic crossover circuitry and CD horn compensation optimized for the speaker components a well as a limiter circuit that prevents either amplifier from clipping while preserving the sonic quality. · The low-frequency power amplifier delivers 500 watts continuous average power. · The high-frequency power amplifier delivers 150 watts continuous average power. · The subwoofer power amplifier delivers 800 watts continuous average power. · The line input utilizes Neutrik "combo" connectors, which will accept either ¼-inch or 3-pin XLRtype connectors. · The separate line output is a 3-pin XLR-type that can be used to connect additional systems. · The Plasma P1 two-way system is perfect for use as powered floor monitors. · Neutrik Powercon connectors are used for AC power connections. They provide a positive locking feature to prevent accidental disconnection. System Setup To get your Plasma system into operation as quickly as possible, please observe the following steps and precautions. · Plug the 3-terminal Powercon ac cable into a grounded line receptacle. Extension cords can be used to lengthen the ac cable as necessary but make sure that they are 3-conductor 14 gauge or greater, and that are properly grounded to avoid electrical hazards and extraneous noise. · Be sure that the Plasma system is plugged into an ac power source that is capable of supplying the correct voltage. [. . . ] Electro-Voice® strongly recommends that Plasma speakers be suspended taking into account all current national, federal, state and local regulations. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that Plasma speakers are safely installed in accordance with all such regulations. If Plasma speakers are suspended, ElectroVoice® strongly recommends that the system be inspected at least once a year. If any sign of weakness or damage is detected, remedial action should be taken immediately. ELECTRO-VOICE® Plasma Owners Manual 8 Suspending Plasma P1 Speaker Systems P1 enclosures have L-track located on the top, bottom, and on one side. [. . . ]