VKE2012 - Pregnant YAMAHA - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	2-way bass reflex speaker system
Brand	Yamaha
Model	VKE2012
Nominal Impedance	8 ohms
Frequency Range (-10 dB)	55 Hz – 20 kHz
Crossover Frequency	1.5 kHz
Coverage Angle	H70° x V100°
Power Rating (Noise)	350 W
Power Rating (Program)	700 W
Power Rating (Max)	1400 W
Sensitivity (1W,1m)	96 dB SPL
Maximum SPL (Calculated, 1m, Peak)	127 dB SPL
Connector	Neutrik speakON NL4MP x 1
Overload Protection	Power limiting to protect HF transducer
Enclosure Material	Plywood
Enclosure Finish	PU painting, black
Grille Material	Punching metal cloth with powder coating, black
Rigging Points	M10 x 2 – P100 mm, 3 places (Top/Sides)
Pole Socket	35 mm diameter, 1 (Bottom)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	372 x 800 x 395 mm
Weight	19.9 kg
Included Accessories	Installation Guide

Frequently Asked Questions - VKE2012 YAMAHA

What is the power handling capacity of the Yamaha VKE2012?

The VKE2012 has a noise power rating of 350 W, a program power rating of 700 W, and a maximum power rating of 1400 W. It is important to ensure the amplifier output power does not exceed these ratings to prevent damage.

How do I connect the VKE2012 to an amplifier?

Use speaker cables with Neutrik NL4 speakON plugs. Connect the amplifier to the speakON connector on the speaker. Ensure the amplifier is switched off before making connections, and do not connect speakers in parallel to avoid damage.

What type of speaker cable should I use?

Use only speaker cables designed for connecting speakers to amplifier outputs. Do not use other types of cables. For the speakON connector, use Neutrik NL4 plugs and wire them as shown in the manual.

Can the VKE2012 be mounted on a ceiling?

Yes, the speaker can be mounted to a ceiling using commercially available mounting brackets and M10 screws (35 mm or longer) inserted into the threaded holes on the top or sides. Always consult a qualified installer and ensure the support structure is strong enough.

What are the dimensions and weight of the VKE2012?

The dimensions are 372 mm (W) x 800 mm (H) x 395 mm (D) and the weight is 19.9 kg.

How do I clean the speaker grille?

For maintenance, the grille can be removed by removing the attachment screws (8 pcs for VKE2012). Clean with a dry, soft cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, or chemical-impregnated cloths.

What should I do if the HF driver stops producing sound?

The VKE2012 has an internal protection circuit that shuts off the HF driver when an excessive input signal is applied. If no sound from the HF driver, reduce the amplifier volume immediately. The sound will return automatically after several seconds.

What is the recommended amplifier power for the VKE2012?

Choose an amplifier with output power lower than the power capacity of the speaker. The program power is 700 W, so an amplifier with around 350-700 W per channel at 8 ohms is appropriate. Exceeding the maximum rating may cause malfunction or fire.

Can I use the VKE2012 outdoors?

The speaker is designed for indoor use. Do not expose it to rain, water, or humid conditions. It should not be placed in locations where it may come into contact with corrosive gases or salt air.

How do I remove the grille for maintenance?

To remove the grille, unscrew the attachment screws (8 pcs for VKE2012) on the front grille. Be careful not to lose the screws, as they are needed for reattachment. Work on a stable surface to avoid scratching.

USER MANUAL VKE2012 YAMAHA

Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha VKE2015, VKE2012, VKE2010 Speaker System (hereinafter referred to as "the speaker").

This guide is intended for qualified installation contractors and explains how to install the speaker and convert to an amplifier. After reading this guide, please keep it available for future reference.

*The example illustrations used in this guide are taken from the VK-2012, if not otherwise specified.

Precautions

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

Please keep this manual in a safe place for future relief

WARNING

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

If you notice any abnormality

- If any of the following problems occur, immediately turn off the power of the amplifier.

Unusual smells or smoke are emitted.

Some object, or water has been dropped into the

product

- There is a sudden loss of sound during use of the

product:

Circuit of unit visible damage appeal on the product.

hen have the product inspected or repaired by

unfilled Yamaha service personnel.

Do not open

- This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way.

Water warning

- Do not expose the product to rain, use it near water or in dump or wet conditions, or place on it any containers (such as vases, bottles or glasses) containing liquids which might spill into any openings.

Fire warning

- Do not place any burning items or open flames near the product, since they may cause a fire.

Hearing loss

- Before turning the power of all devices on or off, make sure that all volume levels are set to the minimum. Tating to do so may result in hearing loss, electric shock, or device damage. - When turning on the AC power in your audio system always turn on the power amplifier LAST, to avoid hearing loss and speaker damage. When turning the power off, the power amplifier should be turned off FIRST for the same reason.

CAUTION

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: Location and connection

- Do not place the product in an unstable position or a location with excessive vibration, where it might occasionally fall over and cause injury.

- Keep this product out of reach of children. This product is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present.

- Do not place the product in a location where it may come into contact with curative gates or salt air. Doing so many result in malfunction.

- Before moving the product, remove all connected cables.

- When transporting, moving, or installing the product, always use two or more people. Attempting to lift the product by yourself may result in injuries, such as back injuries, or cause the product to be dropped and broken, which could lead to other injuries.

- Do not use the speaker's handles for suspended installation. Doing so can result in damage or injury.

- Do not hold the bottom of the product when transporting or moving it. In doing so, you may pinch your hands under the product, and result in injury.

- Do not press the rear panel of the product against the wall. During in may cause the plug and speaker cable to come in contact with the wall and detach from the power cord, resulting in short circulating, malfunction, or even fire.

• Always consult qualified Yamuba service personnel if the product installation requires construction work. Improper installation might cause accidents, injuries, damage or malfunction of this product.

- Use only speaker cables for connecting speakers to the speaker packs. Use of other types of cables may result in line.

Handling caution

- Do not rest your weight on the product or place heavy objects on it.

- What choosing a power amplifier for use with this product, make sure that the output power of the amplifier is lower than the power capacity of this product. If the output power is higher than the power capacity, malfunction or fire may occur.

- Do not input excessively loud signals that may result in clipping in the amplifier or cause the following:

Feedback, when using a microphone

Continuous and extremely loud sound from a musical instrument, etc.

- Continuous and excessively loud distortal sound Noise caused by plugging/unplugging the cable while the amplifier is turned on

Even if the output power of the amplifier is lower than the power capacity of this product (program), during to the product, malfunction or fine may occur.

Notice

To avoid the possibility of malfunction or damage to the product, or damage to other property, follow the notices below.

Handling and maintenance

- Do not expose the product to excessive dust or vibration, or extreme cold or heat, in order to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration, unstable operation, or damage to the internal components.

- Do not touch the speaker driver unit, since it might cause malfunction.

- Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the product, since this might cause alteration or discoloration of the panel.

- While cleaning the product, use a dry and soft cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths, since this might cause alteration or discoloration.

- Protection Circuit

This speaker system has an internal protection circuit that shuts off the HF driver unit when an excessive input signal is applied. If the HF driver unit emits no sound, reduce the volume level of the amplifier immediately. (The sound will return automatically in several seconds.)

- Do not place the speaker face down, as deformation of the grille may result.

• Air blowing out of the bass reflex parts is normal, and often occurs when the speaker is handling program material with heavy bass content.

Information

About this guide

• The illustrations as shown in this guide are for

instructional purposes only.

• The company names and product names in this guide are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

About disposal

- This product contains recyclable components. When disposing of this product, please contact the appropriate local authorities.

Yamala cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the product.

Mounting the Speaker to a Ceiling

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage or injury caused by insufficient strength of the support structure or improper installation.

CAUTION

- Before doing any installation or construction work, consult with your Yamaha dealer.

- Do not attach the speaker to thin plywood or soft wall surface materials, as the screws may tear free from flimsy surfaces, causing the speaker to fall and be damaged, or result in personal injury.

- To avoid accidents resulting from tripping over loose speaker cables, fly these to the wall along with the speaker.

- The installation should be checked thoroughly at regular intervals. Some fittings may deteriorate over extended periods of time due to wear and/or corrosion.

- Do not fasten the speaker to the ceiling with nails, adhesives, or other unsound hardware. Long-term use and vibrations may cause them to pull free.

Notice

The required length of a screw differs depending on the mounting bracket to be used. Select a screw which is suitable for use with the mounting bracket and can be fully inserted into the hole on the speaker:

You can mount the speaker to the ceiling by using commercially available mounting brackets. To fix the speaker to a mounting bracket, use commercially available screws (M10 x 2) inserted to the screw holes on the tap or both sides of the speaker as shown below.

Screw type: M10

Screw length: 35 mm or longer

Top Sums

Connecting to Your Amplifier

CAUTION

- Before making connections, make sure that the amplifier is switched off. - Do not connect the speakers in parallel as it may cause damage or malfunction to the connected amplifier.

Notice

- Use only Neutrik NL4 plugs for connecting speakON connectors. - For more details in connection, refer to your amplifier's manual.

■ SpeakON connector wiring

Correct the wiring for the plug as shown below:

■ Connection

Use speaker cables with Neurrik NL4 speakON plugs to connect an amplifier as shown below.

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    A["VKEVE"] --> B["Insert all the way made the lock and turn the plug to lock"]
    C["speaker ON plug"] --> B
    D["Switch"] --> B

Mounting to the Pole Socket Removing

The socket at the bottom is compatible with commercially available speaker stands and speaker poles of 35 mm diameter.

bottom

e Speaker Grille

For maintenance purposes, you can remove the speaker grille by removing the attachment screws (VKE2015: 10 pes; VKF2012: 8 pes; VKF2010: 6 pes) on the grille. Be careful not to lose any of the removed screws since they will be necessary for attaching the speaker grille again.

Notice

- Be careful not to scratch yourself with the edge of the speaker grille. - Be sure to work on a subtle place.

Specifications

		VKE2010 VKE2012 | VKE3010
System Type 2-way bass reflex
Components	HF 1.4" (3.6 cm) compression driver
	LF	15" (38 cm) cone	12" (30 cm) cone	10" (25 cm) cone
Nominal Impedance θΩ
Frequency Range*1	(-10 dB) 55 Hz - 20 kHz 55 Hz - 20 kHz 56 Hz - 20 kHz
Crossover Frequency 2.2 kHz 1.5 kHz 2.2 kHz
Coverage Anglc*1		H703 x V100°
Power Rating	NOISE 350 W 350 W 300 W
	PGM 700 W 700 W 600 W
	MAX 1,400 W	1,400 W	1,200 W
Sensitivity*	(1 W, 1 m)	96 dB SPL	96 dB SPL	95 dB SPL
Maximum SPL*	(Calculated, 1 m, Peak)	129 dB SPL	127 dB SPL	128 dB SPL
Connector		Neutrk speckON NL4MP x 1
Overload Protection		Power limiting to protect HF transducer
Enclosure	Material	Plywood I10
	Finish	PU painting, black
Grite	Material	Punching metal cloth (back)
	Finish	Powder casing, black
Raging Points		M10 x 2 - P100 mm 3 places (Top/Sides)
Pole Socket		=35 x 1 (Bottom)
Dimensions (W x H x Ω)		431 x 700 x 405 mm	372 x 800 x 395 mm	309 x 533 x 344 mm
Weight		24.5 kg	19.9 kg	15.6 kg
Included Accessory		Installation Guide

^1 : Full space (In)
*2: Calculated based on power rating and sensitivity
*The contents of this guide apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing date. To obtain the latest guide, access the Yamaha website then download the guide file.

Dimensions
VKE2015

VKE2012

■ VKE2010

Unit: mm

ADDRESS LIST

NORTH AMERICA

CANADA

Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.

133 Mina Awang, Tevelin, Orlheim,

M.S.R. Canada

1.

U.S.A.

Yamaha Corporation of America (600) Ocechbase, www.Puera Paris, CA 60629

In this October, the Avenue, Atlanta Park, CA 601-534, USA

Tel-1-714 522 0011

2.20

CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA

MEXICO

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(7018) No.53 CIE (415/1-470 = 536 [2015 = 52, Box])

Tel: [phone]

ARGENTINA

Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A.

Sineural Argentina

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Buenos Aires, Argentina

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PANAMA AND OTHER LATIN

AMERICAN/CARIBBEAN REGIONS

Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A.

Edl. Torz, Ranch General, PSH 7, Urbanization

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Switzerland in Thalwi

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10.41-4.201503

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CZECH REPUBLICHI MARY

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Tel: [phone]

POLAND

Yamaha Music Europa GmbH

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Tel: [phone]

NETHERLANDS/BELGIUM

LUXEMBOURG

Yamaha Music Europe Branch Reurlux

Claricoerhaf Sh. 4135 AR Vizen, The Netherlands

Tel: -31-5

FRANCE

Yamaha Music Europe

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, Branch Italy

Yamaha Music Denmark,

Fulial of Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, Tyskhand

(Scratchy) 81, N.

16-45-9

NORMAY

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Germany

Northropal plants

7-147-67(1)2830

CYPBUS

Yamaha Music Europa GmbH

Talashi Music Europe GmbH Sergessturor 22-34, 25467 Bellinger, Germany

10-48-1161310

RUSSIA

Yamaha Music (Russia) LLC

Ruan 37, cimura 7, bki 7, Kietokaya street.

Moscow, 121054, Russia

Tel-7495-626-5005

OTHER EUROPE

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH

Siemens Institute 22-34, 25402 Rakington, Germany

Tel: -49 4101 3020

AFRICA

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JAFZA-16, Office 512, PO.Box 17328.

Jahal A3 FZF, Dubai, HAE

Tel: -971-4801-1500

DDLE EAST

TURKEY

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH

Head Office/Manufacturer: Yamaha Corporation 10-1, Nakazawa-che, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu, 130-8650. Japan

Importer (European Union): Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Samensstrasse 22-34, 25462 Rellingum, Germany

Importer (United Kingdom): Yamaha Music Europe GmbH (UK) Sherbourne Drive, Tillerouk, Stilton Keynes, MK7 SBL, United Kingdom

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