W440P - Speaker Montarbo - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL W440P Montarbo

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W440P

Passive PA & Monitor loudspeaker system

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MANUALE ISTRUZIONI INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS

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ITALIANO 3 - 6

ENGLISH 7 - 10

DEUTSCH 11 - 14

FRANÇAIS 15 - 18

ESPAÑOL 19 - 22

APPENDIX 23 - 30

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IMPORTANT! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

In order to protect your own and others' safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty of this product, please read this section carefully before operating this product.

- This product has been designed and manufactured to be operated as a speaker system in the typical applications of a sound reinforcement system or of a sound recording system. Operation for purposes other than these is not provided for by the manufacturer and is therefore to be undertaken at the end user's and/or installer's sole risk and responsibility.

TO AVOID THE RISK OF DAMAGE:

• Never expose this product to rain or moisture, never use it in proximity of water or in high humidity conditions. Never let any liquid, as well as any object, penetrate the product. Should this be the case, do not use the speaker system and refer to qualified servicing before operating it again.
• This product must be connected only to the output of a power amplifier or a powered mixer. Always use a good quality speaker cable (unscreened), and check it frequently for any damage to insulation and connectors.
• Before moving the product after it has been installed, or while it is operating, make sure that the power amplifier is switched off.
• To disconnect this product from connecting cable never pull the cable directly: hold it by the plug instead.

CAUTION!

This product does not contain user serviceable parts.

To prevent damage never open it. For maintenance and repairs interventions always refer to the official Montarbo Distributor in your State or to qualified personnel specifically authorised by the Distributor.

• Before placing the product on a surface of any kind, make sure that its shape and load rating safely match the product size and weight.
  When installing the speaker system on a stand, use a stable stand that will fit in the adapter and may carry the loudspeaker weight.
  When two loudspeakers are laid one upon the other, make sure that stability is guaranteed by matching the upper loudspeaker feet to the lower loudspeaker cavities.
  If you wish to suspend the system, follow the directions at page 10.

- When setting up the speakers, make sure that the connecting cables do not create any obstruction or danger. As a general rule, never lay them down in any area that may be accessed by the audience or by unqualified personnel. If they are laid on the floor in an accessible area, secure them to the floor using adhesive tape ("gaffa" tape) or insert them in a suitable cable channel. Make sure that in no case the speaker system can fall down because someone has pushed or stumbled over a speaker cable. In case the product is used near children and animals closest supervision is necessary.

- This product can generate very high acoustic pressures which are dangerous for the hearing system. Always avoid operation at loud levels if anyone is excessively near to the product (at least 1 m of distance).

- Never expose children to high sound sources.

ENGLISH

INDEX

Introduction 8

Description 8

Connection panel 9

Important !!! 10

Appendix 23 - 30

Technical Specifications 24

▶ Response curve 25

Block diagram 25

▶ Connection examples 26 - 27

Applications 28

▶ Installation examples 29

▶ Spare parts 30

PACKAGE CONTENTS

W440P Passive system
Jack to Jack cable
Owner's manual
Warranty certificate

Introduction

When used as the main system for music performances, conferences, public address, or as a stage monitor, W440P proves itself to be an highly versatile system, providing a rich and broad range of sound experiences. The shape of this one piece cabinet made from high density polyethylene includes 6 fly points (patented) which ensure flexible, rapid and safe assembling in fixed and mobile installations.

■ high quality components, custom designed on our specifications:

• one 12" woofer with neodymium alloy magnet
• one 1" horn loaded high frequency driver

The shape of the cabinet allows for both vertical (for standard P.A.) and horizontal (for stage monitoring) installation.

Description

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W440P 12 - WAY SPEAKER SYSTEM Montarbo 12

A Constant directivity, high frequency horn (dispersion 90° x 70°) with 1" dynamic driver (featuring aluminium flat wire voice coil, kapton former).
B 12" woofer with neodymium alloy magnet.
C High Density Polyethylene.
D 6 fly points included in the cabinet shape.
E Perforated steel grid (epoxy resin finished).

F Tuning ports.
G Transport handles.
H Control and connection panel.
I Speaker stand adaptor.
L Mating feet and cavities for cabinet stacking.

Connection panel

PARALLEL INPUTS Pin 1 + signal Pin 2 + n.c. Pin 1 - GND Pin 2 - n.c. 1 2 W440P Montarbo

Never connect two power amplifiers to the same speaker system: doing this may result in serious damage to the amplifier.
The system is fitted with both Jack and Speakon® connectors to achieve maximum flexibility.

1 Input jack sockets: they are best suited as for mobile (touring) applications or when it is expected to frequently disconnect the system. The two sockets are parallel connected. Use one of them (at your choice) for connection to the power amplifier or the powered mixer output. Use the other one, if needed, for parallel connection of another speaker system.

2 Speakon ^ connector: this is the better choice for critical installations, because the locking connector avoids accidental disconnection.

Unscreened Jack connector

1 GND = Ground 2 + = Hot 1 GND 2 + 2 + 1 GND

Wiring of the connection cable to the Speakon® connector:

1 - Strip the cable for 20 mm of length and strip each wire for 8 mm of length. We suggest to use a cable with 1,5 ÷ 2mm^2 section wires (the insert terminals are however suitable for a cable with wires up to a section of 4mm^2/12AWG ).
2 - Insert the cable into the bushing and into the chuck (white chuck for a cable diameter of 5 ÷ 11mm; black chuck for a cable diameter of 9.50 ÷ 15mm). Fit a ferrule at the end of each wire and connect wires on the insert.
3 - The wire ends can be clamped in the terminals using a PZ1 screwdriver or soldered. Always pay attention to the symbols shown on the connector body ! : connect the positive wire to the terminal labelled 1+, the negative wire to the terminal labelled 1-. Terminals 2+ and 2- are not used.
4 - After connecting the wires to the insert, lead it through the body and screw down the body with the bushing.

Mating connector is a Neutrik Speakon® model NL4-FC. If not available, model NL2-FC may be used: this version has contacts 1+ and 1-only.

1 8 mm 20 mm WIRES CABLE

2 WIRE S CABLE BUSHINGCHUCK FERRULES FOR STRANDS

3 INSERT INSIDE VIEW 1- 2+ SETSCREWS 1+ 2-

4 HOUSING SPEAKON® CONNECTOR

Important !

Product care and maintenance:

• Do not expose the enclosure to heat sources (lamps, lights, high power light sources, radiators or other products that produce heat).
• Never expose the enclosure to direct sunlight, excessive vibrations or mechanical shocks.
• Avoid operating and storing the enclosure in damp or dusty places: this may lead to malfunctions and premature degrading of specifications.
• Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquid is not spilled onto the enclosure. In public event don't let people, musicians, technicians or anyone put glasses, cups, ashtrays or cigarettes on the enclosure.
• Always leave the protective grid mounted on the enclosures.
• Use a soft brush or a jet of air to clean the enclosure. Do not use alcohol, solvents or detergents.
• Take care of your connector cables. Make sure that they are not damaged, knotted or twisted.
• Do not force connectors and controls.
• Before performing any connection, make certain that the power amplifier or the powered mixer are switched off.

Connection to the input sockets.

• Use only loudspeaker cables (unscreened) having suitable cross section (at least 2 × 1 ~mm^2 ) and quality. Do not twist or sharply bend the cables and do not allow for knots to be formed, because they may result in insulation damage.
• When using cables with jack plugs, make sure of using a sturdy type, suitable for speaker use. Do not use low quality connectors: they may easily lead to short circuits or intermittent contacts.

Parallel connection of two or more W440P systems.

• Connect the second system to the first one using the second (free) socket. Both sockets may be used for input or output.
  Obviously, it is always possible, if needed, to connect the power amplifier to the first speaker system using the jack sockets, and the first speaker system to the second one using the Speakon ^® socket or vice-versa.
• PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE PARALLEL IMPEDANCE: if two systems are parallel connected, the resulting load impedance for the amplifier will be 4 Ohms, a value that is within the allowed range for all power amplifiers and powered mixers manufactured by Montarbo and by other manufacturers. For 3 parallel connected systems, the resulting total impedance decreases to 2,7 Ohms, and for 4 system to 2 Ohms. Some power amplifiers and powered mixers cannot operate reliably with these low values of load impedance. Always check the technical specifications of your amplifier or powered mixer for the value of the minimum load impedance.

Hanging the speakers. Tips and warnings

The W440P speaker features 6 fly points built into the cabinet (patented) for easily hanging it without using special or additional accessories.

The position of the 6 fly points allows for great flexibility in terms of speaker configuration.

See examples at page 29.

In order to guarantee a safe and secure installation, observe the following guidelines:

1 - When hanging the speakers, use only means of suspension (in accordance with the safety regulation valid in the country of use) having a carrying capacity rated and guaranteed by the manufacturer.
2 - Avoid knots. Use cables with pre-made eyelets instead.
3 - Never depend on only one means of suspension for hanging speakers (for example, one cable, passing through several fly points to connect two speakers); always use at least two of them and make sure they are sufficiently strong. So, if one fails the other will sustain the load.
4 - Never hang more than three speakers together in a cluster (each speaker is designed to support up to two other speakers).
5 - Always make sure that the truss structure intended to support the speakers is sturdy enough to hold their weight, even under stressful, adverse conditions.

Always consider the effect of additional loads (for example, wind in case of outdoor installations).

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▶ Spécifications techniques 24

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W440P 12 - WAY SPEAKER SYSTEM Montarbo 12

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Technical Specifications 24

Dati tecnici, Technische Daten, Spécifications techniques, Datos técnicos.

Response curve 25

Curva di risposta, Frequenzkurve, Courbe de réponse, Curva de respuesta.

Block diagram 25

Schema a blocchi, Blockdiagramm, Schéma, Esquema de bloques.

Connection examples 26 - 27

Collegamenti, Anschlußbeispiele, Exemples de branchement, Ejemplos de connexion.

Applications 28

• Components:
• bass frequencies

Nominal diameter

Nominal impedance

Power capacity

Net weight

Thiele & Small Parameters

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Re

Qms

Oes

Qts

Qos Vas

B.

SD

Mms

¥ max

X

The

- high frequencies

- Exponential horn

Nominal coverage:

Cutoff frequency:

Throat diameter:

- Driver

Throat diameter:

Nominal impedance:

DC resistance:

Power capacity:

Sensitivity:

Frequency range:

Recommended crossover:

Voice coil diameter:

Winding material:

Inductance

Flux density:

Overall diameter:

Depth:

Dept Not u

Net weight.

- Impedance

• Frequency response

- Sensitivity (1W / 1m)

- Max SPL

Connections

Construction

Dimensions (w x h x d):

Weight:

2-way vented box, low turbulence ports custom designed to Montarbo specifications

12" neodymium magnet loudspeaker

12"

8 Ohms

400 W

2,3 Kg

52 Hz

6.15 Ohms

5.2

0.4

0,40

84.3 lt

13,94 tesla/m

522 cm²

42,2 gr

3,5 mm

2.63%

1" compression driver loaded by a 90° x 70° horn

(HxV) 90° x 70°

1500Hz

1"

1"

8 Ohms

6.2 Obms

60 W

107dB

1.5÷18 kHz

1700Hz: 12dB/oct

44 mm

aluminium

0,11mH

1,4T

102 mm

58mm

1,5 kg

8 ohm

45 Hz ÷ 20 kHz ± 3dB

100 dB SPL 1W, 1m

127 dB

Dual 1/4" jack + 1 Neutrik® Speakon®

High density polyethylene

Steel protection grid; stand adaptor

40 x 65 x 35,5 cm

14,5 kg

Response curve

Block diagram

graph TD
    A["SPEAK-ON"] -->|1-2+| B["X-OVER NETWORK"]
    A -->|1-2-| B
    A -->|1+| C["TWEETER 1""]
    A -->|1+| D["WOOFER 12""]
    B --> E["Output"]
    C --> F["Output"]
    D --> G["Output"]

Connection examples

Example 1: powered mixer (or power amp.) → two W440P

graph LR
    A["WGAOP Montarbo + H2"] -->|L| B["POWERED OUTPUTS"]
    B -->|R| C["WGAOP Montarbo + H2"]

POWERED MIXER

Example 2: powered mixer (or power amp) → four W440P

• Se il mixer amplificato o l'amplificatore dispone di una presa di uscita per ogni cassa:
• If the powered mixer outputs or the power amplifier outputs have a socket for each enclosure:
• Hat der Powermixer oder der Verstärker eine Ausgangsbuchse für jede Box:
• Si le mixeur amplifié ou l'amplificateur dispose d'une prise de sortie pour chaque enceinte:
• Si la mesa de mezcla amplificada o el amplificador dispone de una toma de salida por cada altavoz:

graph TD
    A["Montarbo Molaris 1"] -->|PARALLEL INPUTS| B["WALOP Montarbo 1"]
    C["Montarbo Molaris 2"] -->|PARALLEL INPUTS| D["WALOP Montarbo 2"]
    E["Montarbo Molaris 3"] -->|PARALLEL INPUTS| F["WALOP Montarbo 3"]
    G["Montarbo Molaris 4"] -->|PARALLEL INPUTS| H["WALOP Montarbo 4"]
    I["Montarbo Molaris 5"] -->|PARALLEL INPUTS| J["WALOP Montarbo 5"]
    K["Montarbo Molaris 6"] -->|PARALLEL INPUTS| L["WALOP Montarbo 6"]
    M["Montarbo Molaris 7"] -->|PARALLEL INPUTS| N["WALOP Montarbo 7"]
    O["Montarbo Molaris 8"] -->|PARALLEL INPUTS| P["WALOP Montarbo 8"]
    Q["Montarbo Molaris 9"] -->|PARALLEL INPUTS| R["WALOP Montarbo 9"]
    S["Montarbo Molaris 10"] -->|PARALLEL INPUTS| T["WALOP Montarbo 10"]
    U["Montarbo Molaris 11"] -->|PARALLEL INPUTS| V["WALOP Montarbo 11"]
    W["Montarbo Molaris 12"] -->|PARALLEL INPUTS| X["WALOP Montarbo 12"]
    Y["Montarbo Molaris 13"] -->|PARALLEL INPUTS| Z["WALOP Montarbo 13"]
    AA["Montarbo Molaris 14"] -->|PARALLEL INPUTS| AB["WALOP Montarbo 14"]
    AC["Montarbo Molaris 15"] -->|PARALLEL INPUTS| AD["WALOP Montarbo 15"]
    AE["Montarbo Molaris 16"] -->|PARALLEL INPUTS| AF["WALOP Montarbo 16"]
    AG["Montarbo Molaris 17"] -->|PARALLEL INPUTS| AH["WALOP Montarbo 17"]
    AI["Montarbo Molaris 18"] -->|PARALLEL INPUTS| AJ["WALOP Montarbo 18"]
    AK["Montarbo Molaris 19"] -->|PARALLEL INPUTS| AL["WALOP Montarbo 19"]
    AM["Montarbo Molaris 20"] -->|PARALLEL INPUTS| AN["WALOP Montarbo 20"]

POWERED MIXER

Connection examples

Example 2b: powered mixer (or power amp.) → 2 W440P → 2 W440P connected in parallel

• Se il mixer amplificato o l'amplificatore dispone di una sola presa di uscita per canale ma ad essa devono essere collegate due casse:
• If you must connect 2 enclosures but the powered mixer or the power amplifier have just one output socket each:
• Hat der Powermixer oder der Verstärker nur eine Ausgangsbuchse:
• Si le mixeur amplifié ou l'amplificateur dispose d'une seule prise de sortie à laquelle doivent être raccordés deux enceintes:
• Si la mesa de mezcla amplificada o el amplificador dispone de una sola toma de salida pero a ella se deben conectar dos altavoces:

graph LR
    A["W640P Mentarbo 4G"] -->|parallel connection| B["W640P Mentarbo 4G"]
    B -->|L R POWERED OUTPUTS| C["POWERED MIXER"]
    C --> D["Parallel Connection"]
    D --> E["Parallel Inputs"]
    E --> F["Parallel Inputs"]
    F --> G["Parallel Inputs"]
    G --> H["Parallel Inputs"]
    H --> I["Parallel Inputs"]

Example 3: mixer AUX output → power amp. input • power amp. output → 1 W440P

graph TD
    A["Input"] --> B["POWER AMPLIFIER"]
    B --> C["AUX OUTPUT"]
    D["Parallel Inputs"] --> B
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333

Applications

- live music...

Applications • live music...

• sound reinforcement for theatres, auditoriums ....

Line drawing of a music performance on stage with audience (no text or symbols)

- piano-bar, restaurants, clubs....

Illustration of a live audio setup with two male singers performing on stage and a woman seated at a table (no text or symbols present)

• conference...

Installation examples

stackable: flyable:

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pole mountable:

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as floor monitor:

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Spare parts

A300116 1" compression driver D20W442 Perforated steel grid A300159 12" neodymium magnet loudspeaker D10360P PC 360W Filter D514401 Connection panel D00360K PC 360K Inputs B010020 Speaker stand adaptor

Parti di Ricambio, Ersatzteile, Piéces de rechange, Piezas de Repuesto:

A300116:

Driver a compressione da 1" / 1" Kompressionsdriver

Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Attention!

The crossed out wheeled bin symbol that can be found on this product means that the product is covered by the Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. The symbol is intended to indicate that waste from electrical and electronic equipment must be subject to a selective collection.

For more details on available collection facilities please contact your local government office or the retailer where you purchased this product.

The solid bar underneath indicates that the product has been put on the market after 13th August 2005.

INFORMATION ON PROPER DISPOSAL

Information on Disposal for Users (private households)

In the European Union - Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin! Used electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed of via the normal household waste stream but must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment. Following the implementation by member states, private households within the EU states may return their used electrical and electronic equipment to designated collection facilities free of charge*. In some countries* your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one. * Please contact your local authority for further details.

In other Countries outside the EU. If you wish to dispose of this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.

In Switzerland. Used electrical or electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer, even if you don't purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listed on the homepage of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.

Information on Disposal for Professional Users

In the European Union: If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it: please contact your Montarbo dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the product. You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling. Small products (and small amounts) might be taken back by your local collection facilities.

In Spain: Please contact the established collection system or your local authority for takeback of your used products.

In other Countries outside the EU: please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.

INFORMATIONS SUR LA CORRECTE MISE AU REBUT

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The information contained in this manual have been carefully drawn up and checked. However no responsibility will be assumed for any incorrectness. This manual cannot cover all the possible contingencies which may arise during the product installation and use. Should further information be desired, please contact us or our local distributor.

Elettronica Montarbo srl can not be considered responsible for damages which may be caused to people and things when using this product