American Audio Loudspeaker PXI 12P User Manual
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AMERICAN AUDIO 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles, Ca. 90058 www.AmericanAudio.us Rev. 4/06 PXI 12P ™ Powered Professional Two-Way Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker
©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.us - PXI 12P™ - Instruction Manual Page 2 PXI 12P™ Contents PXI 12P™ Unpacking PXI 12P™ Introduction Every PXI 12P™ has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the car - ton appears to be damaged carefully inspect your units for any damage and be sure all accessories necessary to operate the system have arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our toll free customer support number for further instructions. Please do not return the speaker to your dealer without first contacting customer support. CUSTOMER SUPPORT..........................................................................................................................2 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................................2 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................................................3 FEATURES.. ...................... ........................... ......................................................... ...............................4 PRODUCT REGISTRATION............... .....................................................................................................5 FRONT PANEL FEATURES.................. ..................................................................................................6 REAR PANEL CONTROLS............ .........................................................................................................7 RIGGING AND MOUNTING .................................................................................................................11 AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES.............. ...................................................................................................13 WARRANTY.................................... ...................................................................................................14 SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................15 Introduction: Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio ® PXI 12P™ profes- sional sound reinforcement loudspeaker. This loudspeaker is a representation of American Audio’s continuing commitment to produce the best and highest quality audio products possible at an afford - able price. The PXI 12P™ is a 300 watt self powered , two-way active loudspeaker encased in a light weight ASB Nylon Fiber cabinet . This speaker has been designed to be used as both a portable and a permanently installed unit. The speaker includes a poll mount slot and rubber feet on the bottom of the unit for portable applications and also includes rigging points on the top, bottom, and rear of the unit for permanent and flight installations. Please read and understand this manual completely before attempt - ing to operate your new speaker system. This booklet contains important information concerning the proper and safe operation of your new speaker. Customer Support: American Audio ® provides a toll free customer support line, to provide set up help and answer any question should you encounter problems during your initial set up or operation. You may also visit us on the web at www.americandj.com for any comments or suggestions. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Voice: (800) 322-6337 Fax: (323) 582-2610 E-mail: [email protected] Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this speaker. Do not attempt any repairs, without being instructed to do so by an authorized American Audio technician. Doing so will void your manufac - tures warranty. In the unlikely event your speaker may require service, please contact American Audio ®.
©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.us - PXI 12P™ - Instruction Manual Page 3 ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPEN CAUTION 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. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within anequilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to thepresence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operatin g instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product andin the operating instructions should be adhered to. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use instructions should be followed. CLEANING — T he product should be cleaned only witha polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean withfurniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.A TTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child oradult, and serious damage to the product. Use onlywith a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product shouldfollow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. CART — A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to. POWER SOURCES — This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. LOCATIO N – The appliance should be installed in a stable location. NONUSE PERIOD S – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left un- used for a long period of time. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION • If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. Thisis a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plugfully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. • If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug. POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides informatio nwith regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, c o n n e c t i o n t o g r o u n d i n g e l e c t r o d e s , a n d requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A. LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. POWER LINES — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: • W hen the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. •If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.•If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. •If the product has been dropped or damaged in anyway. • W hen the product exhibits a distinct change in performance — this indicates a need for service. REPLACEMENT PARTS -- When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electri c shock, or other hazards. SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling. HEAT — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNI T (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTOR S (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT Fig. A NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE C A U T I O N : T O R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F E L E C T R I C SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). T H E R E A R E N O U S E R S E R V I C E A B L E P A R T S INSIDE REFER SERVICE TO YOUR AUTHORIZED AMERICAN AUDIO® SERVICE TECHNICIAN. P XI 12P™ Handling Precautions
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PXI 12P™ Safety Precautions
PXI 12P™ loudspeaker can easily reproduce sound pressure levels (SPL) sufficient enough to cause
sever and permanent hearing damage. A great degree of care should be taken to protect your ears to
prolong exposure to SPL in excess of 85dB.
• For adult use only - Keep out of the reach of children.
• Be sure all power is turned off before making speaker connections
• Do not remove the speaker cover or grill under any conditions
• Always use a power cord that meets the manufactures exact power specifications
• Disconnect
from main power before making any type of connection
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this unit rain or moisture
• This speaker is intended for indoor use only, use of this product outdoors voids all warranties.
• Always mount this speaker in safe and stable matter.
• Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the speaker.
• Heat -The speaker should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other mixers (including amplifiers) that produce heat
• Be sure to save the packing carton in the event the unit needs to be returned for service
• Read all documentation before attempting to operate your new mixer. Please save all your docu-
mentation for future reference
• Do not spill water or other liquids in to or on to your speaker
• Be sure that the local power outlet matches that of the required voltage for your speaker.
• Do not attempt to operate this speaker if the power cord has been frayed or broken. Please route
your power cord out of the way of foot traffic
• Always have the gain controls set to their lowest level during initial power-up to prevent
speaker damage
• Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the speaker beyond that described in this
manual. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. The speaker should
only be serviced by qualified personal when;
A. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the speaker
B. The speaker has been exposed to rain or water
C. The speaker does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a change in performance
D. The terminal/cross-over plate has been damaged
©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.us - PXI 12P™ - Instruction Manual Page 5 PXI 12P™ Registration PXI 12P™ Main Features PXI 12P™ Speaker System: • Heavy Duty Polypropylene Cabinet • Built in XLR & 1/4” Mic and Line Level Inputs • XLR and RCA Balanced Inputs • Built-in Rigging Points • 1/4” and XLR Line Outputs • Built-in Pole Mount Socket • Bass and Treble Tone Controls • Clip and Power LEDs • 300 Watts • Built-in Heavy Duty Carrying Handle • Attached heavy Duty Rubber Feet The PXI 12P™ carry a one year (365 days) limited warranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number must be clearly written on the outside of the return package. A brief description of the problem as well as the R.A. number must also be written down on a piece of paper and included in the shi pping container. If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice. You may obtain a R.A. number by contacting customer support at (800) 322-6337. All packages returned to the service department not displaying a R.A. number on the outside of the shipping package will be returned to the shipper unopened. The serial and model number for this unit is located on the rear panel Please write down the num - bers here and retain them for future reference. Model No.________________________________ Date Purchased___________________________ Serial No.________________________________ Dealer Name______________________________
©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.us - PXI 12P™ - Instruction Manual Page 6 PXI 12P™ Controls and Features 1. HIGH FREQUENCY TRANSDUCER – This unit is used to reproduce the high frequency response. 2. 12” WOOFER – The high-powered 12” woofer is used to reproduce the midrange and low frequencies. 3. RUBBER FOOT – The speaker includes heavy-duty rubber feet on the bottom of the unit. These feet are used to secure a speaker to another when stacking. They are also used to secure the speaker to the ground to prevent it from shifting during heavy bass reproduction. 4. POLE MOUNT SOCKET – This socket is designed to fit a standard speaker pole mount or tri- pod such as the American Audio ® SPS-1B speaker stand. 5. STACKING NOTCHES – These notches are designed to line up with the rubber feet of another PXI 12P™ and are used to support another speaker when they are stacked together. 6. RIGGING POINTS – The PXI 12P™ has four rigging points. These points are to be used to “fly” or suspend the speaker in the air by some means. Be sure to follow the “flying” outlines on page 15. 7. TRANSPORT HANDLE – The PXI 12P™ come with built-in heavy-duty transportation handle. Use this handle for secure and easy transportation. 8. POLE MOUNT LOCKING PIN – This pin is used to secure the speaker in place when mounting the speaker in a pole mount configuration. Always be sure to tighten down on the locking pin to prevent the speaker from shifting during use. 1 6 4 6 5 2 3 7 8 3
©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.us - PXI 12P™ - Instruction Manual Page 7 Rear Panel: 9. MIC 1/LINE LEVEL XLR INPUT JACK - This jack is used for Microphone 1 and line level inputs. Connect CD players or Tape Decks to LINE inputs. Line level musical instruments with stereo outputs such as Rhythm Machines or Samplers should also be connected to the LINE inputs. Do not connect mixers to this input, use the Balanced XLR or RCA Input (13 or 15) only! 10. MICROPHONE 1/LINE LEVEL INPUT LEVEL – This knob is used to regulate the output signal of the microphone or CD player/tape deck that is connected to the Mic/Line Level 1 jack (9 & 11). 11. 1/4” MIC 1/LINE LEVEL INPUT JACK – This jack is used for a Microphone and line level in- puts. Connect CD players or Tape Decks to LINE inputs. Line level musical instruments with stereo outputs such as Rhythm Machines, Keyboards or Samplers should also be connected to LINE inputs. 12. LINE LEVEL INPUT LEVEL – This knob is used to regulate the output signal of the line level source connected to the Line Level Input Jacks (13 & 15) . 13. BALANCED RCA LINE INPUT – This connection is designed to accept a balanced line input signal from a mixer or other line level device with a balanced output jack. Use a balanced cable when the signal cable length exceeds 15 feet, this will reduce excessive signal loss. Be sure to connect only line level input devices such as mixers and tape machines to this jack. 14. OUTPUT VOLUME – This knob is used to regulate the output signal being sent to another PXI 12P™ or other line level input jacks such as a mixer or power amp. (17 & 18). PXI 12P™ Rear Panel Controls and Features Rear of PXI 12P™ 9 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 22 21 20 19 18 25 24 23 LINEIN PXI12P
PXI 12P™ Rear Panel Controls and Features Rear Panel Cont.: 15. BALANCED XLR LINE INPUT – This connection is designed to accept a balanced line input signal from a mixer or other line level device with a balanced output jack. Use a balanced cable when the signal cable length exceeds 15 feet, this will reduce excessive signal loss. Be sure to connect only line level input devices such as mixers and tape machines to this jack. 16. TREBLE CONTROL – This knob is used to regulate the amount treble applied to the output sig- nal. The maximum amount of treble gain is +12dB and the maximum amount of treble decrease is -12dB. Turning the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of treble applied to a channel signal, turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of treble applied to a channel signal. 17. 1/4” LINE OUTPUT JACK – This jack is used to send the incoming line level signal from either of the Line Level Inputs Jacks to another PXI 12P™ such as a mixer or power amp. 18. XLR PARALLEL OUTPUT JACK – This jack is used to send the incoming line level signal from either of the Line Level Inputs Jacks to another PXI 12P™ or other line level input jack such as a mixer or power amp. 19. BASS CONTROL – This knob is used to regulate the amount bass applied to the output signal. The maximum amount of bass gain is +12dB and the maximum amount of bass decrease is -12dB. Turning the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of bass ap - plied to a channel signal, turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of bass applied to a channel signal. 20. POWER LED - This L.E.D. will be lit when you switch on the power. 21. CLIP L.E.D. - When your Mic 1, Line Level or Speaker Levels are distorted or too loud this L.E.D. will light letting you know to adjust your volume level to a lower setting. 22. GROUND LIFT - Turn this switch “ON” to help to reduce noise feedback and interference. 23. MAIN POWER INLET – This connector is used to supply main power to the unit via the in- cluded detachable power cord. The power connection uses an I.E.C. type connector, use only the supplied polarized AC power cord. Use only a power cord that matches this type of con - nection. Be sure to only connect this unit to a power outlet that matches the printed power label on the unit. Never use a power when the ground prong has been removed or broken off. The ground prong is used to reduce the risk of electrical shock in case of an electrical short. This cord is designed to fit in one direction only. Do not attempt to force a cord if it does not fit, be sure the cord is being inserted properly. 24. FUSE HOLDER – This housing stores the 3.15 amp GMA protective fuse. Always replace with the exact same type fuse, unless otherwise instructed, by an authorized American Audio ® service technician. Replacing with any other type of fuse than that of the recommended fuse will void your unit warranty. 25. MAIN POWER SWITCH – This is the main power ON/OFF button. A green LED directly above the power switch will glow indicating power is ON. Before main power is applied, be sure you have made all connections to the speaker. Remember to avoid damaging pops to the speakers, the mixer is turned on first and turned off last. ©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.us - PXI 12P™ - Instruction Manual Page 8
©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.us - PXI 12P™ - Instruction Manual Page 9 PXI 12P™ Typical Speaker Set-Up Typical PXI 12P™ Output Set-Up PXI 12P™PXI 12P™ AUX4 AUX/IN MADEINCHINA MODELNO.:Q-3433MKIIPOWERSOURCE:115/230V~50/60Hz20W MINMAXTRIMOUTPUT XLR-XLR Balanced Cables
©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.us - PXI 12P™ - Instruction Manual Page 10 PXI 12P™ Looping Speakers PXI 12P™ Looping To Next PXI 10P™ (If Applicable) From Mixer