ETI Sound Systems, INC ACT-1515X(F) - Manual (Page 2)

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Important Safety Instructions / Specifications ...................... 2
Using The System/Precautions ............................................ 3
Speaker System Control Panel Features .............................. 4-5
Connection Diagrams ......................................................... 6-7
Warranty Information ......................................................... 7
INSIDE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
1. Read all of these instructions before using the ACT-1515X(F).
2. Follow all instructions contained in this manual.
3. Keep these instructions in a safe place where they can be found and
referred to in the future.
4. Use common sense when operating your ACT-1515X(F) and heed all
warnings included in your operating manual.
5. Do not use the ACT-1515X(F) near water. Do not use in or near a washtub,
sink, pool, standing water, bathtub, or anyplace where the likelihood of
water mixing with electricity is present.
6. Clean only with a clean dry cloth.
7. Do not locate your ACT-1515X(F) in an area which has limited or very
poor ventilation. Obstructing the heat sink will likely cause the product to
overheat and shut down.
8. Do not install the ACT-1515X(F) near heat sources such as radiators, stoves,
portable electric heaters or other devices that produce significant amounts
of heat. If you do, it could cause the product to overheat and shut down.
9) Do not touch the amplifier heat sink with an ungloved or unprotected hand
while or shortly after the ACT-1515X(F) has been operating. The heat sink
may get hot during operation.
10) Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the AC cord’s polarized
plug. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet, hire an electrician to
replace the obsolete outlet.
11) The ground lift switch should be used only in cases where there is no
other way to prevent extreme hum caused by a ground loop. Lifting
the ground disconnects the Earth Ground plug from the amplifier chasis.
While this may eliminate the source of the current causing the ground
loop, it also eliminates the safeguard of an earth grounded appliance. An
earth grounded appliance minimizes the risk of electrocution to an
individual in contact with the appliance possessing a potentially lethal
high voltage. Such voltages can be present on the appliance in the event
lightning strikes the AC mains line, or in the event there is a short or
failure on the AC mains line. IF THE EARTH GROUND IS LIFTED, AVOID
COMING CLOSE TO OR TOUCHING THE METAL PORTION OF THE AMPLIFIER
PANEL DURING USE. PANEL CONTROLS MAY BE USED AS NORMAL, BUT YOU
SHOULD GROUND THE SYSTEM IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL STORM.
11) Protect the AC mains power cord from being damaged.
12) SERVICING - The user should not attempt to repair a damaged or
inoperable ACT-1515X(F) other than by replacing a blown AC mains fuse or
a damaged detachable power cord. DO NOT TOUCH A DAMAGED POWER
CORD IF IT IS PLUGGED INTO AC MAINS POWER!!!!!
13) Turn off and unplug the ACT-1515X(F) when not in use. Should you believe an
electrical storm to be imminent, then it would be wise to unplug the
ACT-1515X(F) BEFORE the storm approaches. A lightning strike on
the AC line equipment is plugged into could cause electrocution to those
in contact with that equipment. This is why your ACT-1515X(F) comes with
a 3- prong power cord. The third prong (Earth ground) is to prevent such harm.
14) To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the ACT-1515X(F)
to rain or moisture.
15) Servicing may be required when the ACT-1515X(F) has been damaged. If
any of the following conditions listed below has occurred, please turn off
and unplug the ACT-1515X(F) and seek the help of qualified service
personnel. The following conditions all require service:
1) The power-cord or plug is damaged.
2) Objects have fallen into, or liquid is spilled into the amplifier.
3) The ACT-1515X(F) has been exposed to significant moisture such as rain
or fog and or there is present condensation inside the amplifier due to
weather conditions. (If there is condensation on the outside of the
heatsink, it is safe to assume the condensation is present inside as well.)
4) The unit is not operating normally.
6) The unit has been dropped with significant force and is not
operating normally.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL
WARNING: To reduce the risk or fire
or electrical shock do not expose this
equipment to rain or moisture.
AMPLIFIER SPECIFICATIONS
• 1000-watt Class-H Amplifier with Dual Voltage
Power Supply
• Built-in Compressor-Limiter
• Subsonic Filter: 32 Hz High Pass (18 db/octave)
• XLR Balanced Inputs
• XLR Full Range Outputs
• Thermal & Short Circuit Protection
• Signal sensing circuitry with LED indicator
LOUDSPEAKER FEATURES
Amplifier Output Power: 1000 Watts @ 4 Ohms
Class: H (Dual Voltage Power Supply)
Sensitivity (for rated power): 1 Vrms @ input (Volume Max)
Frequency Response (with EQ bypassed): 10 Hz to 60 kHz + 0 -3 db
Rated THD: Less than 0.02%
Damping factor into 4 Ohms: Better than 800
Signal Noise Ratio: 100dB A-weighted
Input / Loop Output type: Balanced XLR (pin 2 hot)
Input Impedance: 20K Ohm balanced
USA Power USA Fuse Requirement: 120Vac / 60Hz - 8A slow-blow fuse
European Power/Fuse requirements: 230Vac / 50Hz - 4A slow-blow fuse.
AMPLIFIER FEATURES
• Power handling of 1000 Watts RMS,
2000 Watts peak
• Sensitivity: 102 dB @ 2.83V @ 1m
• Vey well damped woofer cone and
surround with natively smooth response
• Superior grade of 13-ply Baltic Birch
• Durable scratch-resistant black paint
• 16-Gauge perforated steel grille
• Flared ports for highest available output
without port noise
• Dimensions (W) x (H) x (D):
21”x 18.5” x 49”
• Weight: 130lbs
The ACT-1515X with flying points (as an option) is called the ACT-1515XF. That model
is available with flying hardware installed. The hardware installed is meant to support
the weight of one ACT-1515XF only, not multiple cabinets daisy-chained together.
FLYING HARDWARE: WARNING!!!
CABINET FEATURES
• Peak SPL: 132 dB @ 1 Meter
• 4-layer, 3 Inch Diameter Voice Coils
• Heavy-duty Polyester-Cotton spider
for long-term mechanical stability
WARNING! THE ACT-1515X CABINET HAS NO RIGGING POINTS. IT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR FLYING. NEVER
ATTEMPT TO SUSPEND THIS CABINET BY ITS HANDLES. DOING SO COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH!
WARNING! FLYING MULTIPLE ACT-1515XF CABINETS OFF THE SAME CABINET RIGGING POINTS WILL
CAUSE THE CABINET TO FAIL, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH. THE INTERNAL FLYING
HARDWARE IS SUITABLE FOR HANGING ONE ACT-1515XF ALONE. DAISY-CHAINING THESE SYSTEMS
TOGETHER WILL RESULT IN CABINET STRUCTURAL FAILURE AND POTENTIALLY INJURY OR DEATH.