ARENA 15 - Speaker DB Technologies - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ARENA 15 DB Technologies

THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: Read these instructions All the safety and operation instructions should be read before the apparatus is operated. Keep these instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed all warnings All warnings on the apparatus and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow all instructions All operation and user instructions should be followed Water and moisture Do not use this apparatus near water (e.g. near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool etc.) except expressly allowed Cleaning Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use solvents, alcohol, benzene or volatile substances for cleaning the exterior parts. Heat Do not install the apparatus near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Connection cable Protect the connection cable from being walked on or pinched. Accessories Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Carts and stands Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure - voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock. This symbol wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Read the manual. Object and Liquid Entry Damage Requiring Service Servicing IMPORTANT NOTES This manual is to be considered an integral part of the product, and must always accompany the speaker when it changes ownership as a reference for correct installation and operation as well as for the safety regulations. dB Technologies will not assume any responsibility for incorrect installation of the speaker. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when: - the apparatus has been damaged in any way; - the liquid had been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus; - the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture - the apparatus does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; - the apparatus had been dropped. The user should not attempt to service the apparatus beyond that is described in the Operating Instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. EnglishEnglish User manualUser manual

COMPONENTI 1x12’’ WOOFER 2’’COIL 1x15’’ WOOFER 2.5’’COIL

6CONNECTIONS WARNING To avoid electric shocks, ensure that your amplifier is switched off when you plug in the loudspeaker. Before turning on the loudspeaker, be sure that the connections are correct to avoid short circuits or wrong connections. The connection panel at the back of the loudspeaker features two 4 pole Speakon connectors: the first socket is the sound signal input socket and the second socket may function as an output terminal for the connection with another loudspeaker. The connections are: 1+ for the positive signal

1- for the negative signal (ground)

If you wish to send the amplified signal from one loudspeaker to the other, be sure that the nominal impedance resulting from the connection is never lower than the minimum impedance of the power amplifier. This is done to prevent overheating or, worse, damages to the amplifier. The loudspeakers of the ARENA series have a nominal input impedance of 8 ohms and this must taken into account when making the connections. ROTATING HORN When used horizontally, the loudspeakers of the ARENA series allow to maintain the same coverage angle through a rotating horn. Speakers are always supplied by the manufacturer with the horn driver positioned horizontal at 90°. If you wish to change the coverage angle (FIG. 5): - undo the fixing screws of the grille - remove the front protective grille by slightly pressing on one side and taking the grille off the special slots - undo the eight fixing screws of the horn - rotate the horn in the desired position (the horn should never be removed from the loudspeaker) - tighten the fixing screws of the horn - put the grille back in the special side slots and tighten the screws of the grille. DESCRIPTION “ARENA” is a series of wooden two-way passive loudspeakers designed for medium to large sized rooms. They are all made from birch wood and the various fixing clamps, the pole mount socket and the handles ensure easy installation and transport. The loudspeakers can be placed on wall shelves or suspended through the fixing clamps placed above, under or on the side of the loudspeakers. The lower part of the box has a standard pedestal support (D36mm). The loudspeakers of the ARENA series feature passive crossover filters with a slope of 12dB/oct for the low-pass part, 18dB/oct for the high-pass and a self-resetting thermal protection circuit on the driver to prevent protracted overloading.

CAUTION Installation Make sure that the speaker is positioned in a stable and secure way in order to avoid any dangerous conditions for persons or objects. Connection For connecting the speaker, use only qualified and experienced personnel having sufficient technical knowledge or specific instructions for making the connections correctly and thus preventing electrical dangers. The entire sound system must be designed and installed in compliance with the current standards and regulations regarding electrical systems. The loudspeakers must be wired properly in phase (be sure to observe the correct + / - polarities between amplifier and speaker) to give the correct sound reproduction, especially when the speakers are placed close to each other or in the same room. The loudspeaker's connecting cable must have wires of adequate gauge (possibly intertwined to minimize the inductive effects caused by the coupling with electromagnetic fields) and proper insulation. CAUTION Hearing loss Excessively high sound levels may cause permanent hearing loss. The sound pressure levels that cause hearing loss vary significantly from one person to another and according to the duration of the exposure. To avoid potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels, adequate protection must be used by whoever is exposed to such pressure levels. CAUTION

8” WOOFER 1” DRIVER 18dB high-pass filter12dB low-pass filter ARENA 8 PTC

10” WOOFER 1” DRIVER 18dB high-pass filter12dB low-pass filter ARENA 10 PTC

12” WOOFER 1” COMPRESSION DRIVER 18dB high-pass filter12dB low-pass filter ARENA 12 PTC

15” WOOFER 1” COMPRESSION DRIVER 18dB high-pass filter12dB low-pass filter ARENA 15 PTC

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