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USER MANUAL UNITY UCS1P YORKVILLE

Instructions pertaining to a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to a person CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL. Read Instructions: The Ouners Manual should be read and understood before operation of your unit. Please, save these instructions for future reference and heed all warnings. Clean only with dry cloth. Packaging: Keep the box and packaging materials, in case the unit needs to be returned for service.

Warning: To reduce the risk or fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or

moisture. Do not use this apparatus near water!

Warning: When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed,

including the following Power Sources Your unit should be connected to a power source only of the voltage specified in the owners manual or as marked on the unit. This unit has a polarized plug. Do not use with an extension cord or receptacle unless the plug can be fully inserted. Precau- tions should be taken so that the grounding scheme on the unit is not defeated. An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a Mains socket outlet with a protective earthing ground. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. Hazards Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the product. Use only with cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when installing the product and use mounting accessories recommended by the manufacturer. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer Note: Prolonged use of headphones at a high volume may cause health damage on your ears. The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing water; no objects filled with liquids should be placed on the apparatus. Terminals marked with the “lightning bolt” are hazardous live; the external wiring connected to these terminals require installation by an instructed person or the use of ready made leads or cords. Ensure that proper ventilation is provided around the appliance. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus including amplifiers) that produce heat. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. Power Cord Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. À polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. À grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. I the provided plug does not ft into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outiet. The AC supply cord should be routed so that it is unilikely that it will be damaged. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs. the AC supply cord is damaged DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC: receptacle. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Service The unit should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Introduction The UCSIP is a premium quality integrated subwoofer and power amplifier. Created as an easy-to-setup addition to any PA. the UCSIP will extend the bass of a typical sound system with the least amount of complication. The UCS1P has been intended to operate primarily with line level signals (with the option to accept a single, mono speaker level signal). Configuration The UCSTIP may be used in several different configura- tions; the basic system is a single UCS1P (used for each full range enclosure). Multiple UCS1Ps can be linked With an individual full range enclosure. This is done by connecting multiple UCS1Ps by way of the UCSIP's Link jack. For normal operation, connect the UCSIP just like an ordinary speaker along with the full range enclosures. Set the Input Level switch to Speaker if the signal is coming directly from a power amplifier, powered-mix- er or another powered source. If the UCSIP is receiv- ing the signal from a line-level mixer, a line-level signal processor (as in an equalizer) or another line-level source, set the input switch to Line.

1. Input Switch (Line Level and

Speaker Level) The Input switch, located beside the UCS1P Input Combi-Jack, is provided to switch the input level between line level and speaker level. Choose speaker level when the UCSIP is fed directly from the output of an amplifier or powered-mixer. CAUTION: Do not plug in two speaker level sources into one UCS1P! The line level position is for use when the UCSTP is fed a signal directly from a proces- sor, electronic crossover or the output of an line-level mixer. When using the line level mode, the use of balanced TRS (Tip, Ring, Sleeve) and/or XLR cables will reduce the units sensitivity to hum and buzz.

2. UCS1P Level Control

The UCS]IP Level control adjusts the amount of bass added to the sound system by the UCSTP. This adjusts for the relative sensitivity of the companion full range speakers and the desired system frequency response. This con- trol should be set by operating at a medium level and listening. Once a proper level has been set, it should not be changed. Note: It is not possible to set this control properly at high levels since the UCS1P's limiter will affect the output level. User Tip: À setting of 0 dB on the UCS1P Level control is the correct starting point when setting up à sound system. From there, adjustments can be made for the best sound. The 0 dB mark refers to the setting that will give full power when the line input is used and the input signal is at a level of +4 dBV.

The Shape control adjusts the most effec- tive sub frequency - 50 Hz. You can vary the equalization of the enclosure to emphasize extremely low (deep) frequencies or tune it +o achieve maximum spl. Note: In High SPL situations, a louder volume can be achieved by using the Shape control in the Loud position.

4. HF Rolloff Frequency Control

To help obtain the flattest frequency re- sponse, the HF Rolloff Frequency control varies the upper frequency rolloff point of the UCSTP. This adjusts the crossover point between your UCS1P and full-range cabinets connected to the Hi-Pass Output jack.

The High Pass Output jack is sures). As well as accommodating full range enclosures, the Link jacks allow many UCS1Ps used to connect a full range cabinet to the UCSIP. H's out- to be connected in a string » À à (parallel). There is no practi- cal limit to the number of put is a 0 dB (unbalanced) / -6 dB (balanced) signal with ahigh-pass filter applied to it. The frequency of the filter is controlled by the HP-Rolloff Frequency control. User Tip: Use this output in conjunction with the HP Rolloff Frequency control to adjust the crossover point between your UCS1P and full-range cabinets. Note: If your ful-range cabinet has its own HP Rolloff control, as in the Unity"" U15P. simply use the Link jack to provide signal to that cabinet.

6. Hi-Pass Rolloff (Hz) Control

The HP Output Rolloff Frequency control varies the frequency at which the UCSTP rolls off the low frequencies to the Hi-Pass Output jack. This provides part of a crossover function to full range cabinets that do not come equipped With a low frequency rolloff adjustment.

The Link jacks are set up to make it easy to hook up your UCSIP to any audio system with a minimum of hassles. Since all of the Link jacks are connected in parallel, you can use them to daisy-chain other UCSIPs (or full range enclo- UCS1Ps that may be con- nected together. Note: The UCS1P may be plugged in before or after the full range enclosure. The UC- S1P does not alter the signal to the daisy chained enclosures and will not draw any power from the host amplifier/proces- sor driving them. Also, note that an external crossover is not necessary when using the UCS1P

The UCS1P has circuitry to prevent clipping, over cur- rent and over excursion. At high levels, the limiter will limit the gain of the UCSTP. Hence, if the user attempts to set the subwoofer level control initially with a high level input signal, the resulting setting may be incorrect. The level control should be set while the system is in operation and at a level where the Limit indicator is always off. If the level control is set unnecessarily high, the input circuit will clip and the dynamics of the bass will be lost. The red clip indicator will signify when this occurs. This can happen without audible distortion since the filters will filter out the distortion. AT HIGH POWER LEVELS WHEN THE LIMITER IS OPERATING INCREASING THE SUBWOOFER LEVEL CONTROL WILL NOT INCREASE THE OUTPUT. DO NOT INCREASE SETTING WHILE OPERATING AT HIGH LEVELS. Note: The UCSIP buitt-in stand mounting adapter can be used with Vorkvile SW-Teletube accessory to support our E10 cabinets, Te support tube can be adjusted up to ifs full 8-foot 4-inch extension safely as long as the UCSIP is not inclined mor than 10° (10-degrees).

NOTE: The Hi-Pass Output always supplies a LINE Level signal Line Level > "ie ns d . - Speakers o / Additional L : =. UCSIPS {input set to SPKR) (Mono or Bridged) For Stereo operation, run outputs indivi ACTIVE SPEAKER to individual UCS1PS ER J NOTE: The Hi-Pass Output always Pando supplies a LINE Level signal enclosures with an internal HPF INote: For U15P and other active EEE use the LINK Output Line Level Additional > “> Active = Speakers Additional UES1PS or full range enclosures. => (input set to LINE) Note: The LINK outputs are in parallel to the input and do NOT have low frequencies rolled off! | ACTIVE SPEAKER

• INPUT Switch set to SPKR Speaker Level Additional ==) Passive Speakers (e] f ] — (] © PASSIVE SPEAKER UCS1P POWER AMP Set to SPKR (Mono or Bridged) Speaker Level For Stereo operation, run outputs to individual UCS1PS + La PASSIVE SPEAKER

• INPUT Switch set to LINE Line Level Additional “up active Speakers

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For Stereo operation, run outputs Line Level Additional to individual UES1PS D acte Speakers ACTIVE SPEAKER

WARNING: This device is capable of extremely high sound pressure levels (SPL)!

37-150 20-110 15 inch, Ceramic Magnet, 3 inch voicecoil Thermal / Overcurrent / Clip

Dual speed controlled fans 120V (4.0A / 8.0A) Line and Speaker Combi-jack 1 line/speaker level Combi-Jack input Balanced

Volume Boost / Low Pass Peak / Average Clip / Limit Active Controls: Master Level Bass Boost Level HF Rolloff Frequency (80-150Hz) Hi-Pass Output Rolloff Switch (90Hz, 100Hz, 110Hz) Hi-Pass XLR Output Speaker / Line level input switch Metal Rubber 2 (Rear) 2 (Side), 2 (Top), 1 (Bottom) 1 (Top) 15mm (5/8inch) 11-ply Russian Birch Perforated Metal Black Ozite (Carpet) 27x22.25 x 41

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