Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MPS-488HP Meyer Sound
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Keep these important operating instructions. Check www .meyerso und.com for updates. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INDUSTRIAL SERIES MM-10 Miniatur e Subwoofer MPS-488HP Power Supply.
ii DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ACCORDIN G TO ISO/IEC GUIDE 22 AND EN 45014 © 2010 Meyer Sound. All rights reserved. MM-10 Operating Instructi ons, PN 05.
iii FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS CO MMISSION (FCC) STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to co mply with the lim its for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pr ovide reasonable pr otection against harmful interference in a r esidential installa- tion.
iv SYMBOLS USED These symbols indicate important safety or operating featu res in this booklet and on the chassis: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all inst ructions.
v SAFETY SUMMARY English ■ T o reduce the risk of electric shock, dis- connect the loudspeaker from the AC mains before installing audio cable. Reconnect the power cord only after making all signal connections. ■ Connect the loudspeaker to a tw o-pole, three-wir e grounding mains receptacle.
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vii CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction 9 How to Use This Manual 9 MM-10 Miniature Subwoofer 9 MM-10 Options 10 Chapter 2: MM-10XP Subwoofer 11 MM-10XP Input Connector 11 MM-10XP Input Polarity Switch 12.
CONTENTS viii Appendix A: MM-10 Accessories 39 Appendix B: Optional Rain Hoods 41 Appendix C: Phoenix and EN3 Cable Assembly 43 Appendix D: Specifications 49.
9 CHAPTER 1: INTR ODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Make sure to r ead these operating instructions in their entirety befor e configuring a loudspeaker system with MM-10s.
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 10 MM-10XP Subwoofer The MM-10XP is power ed by an external 48 V DC power supply , eliminating the need for wiring conduits while still preserving the ad vantages of self-powered loudspeaker systems.
11 CHAPTER 2: MM-10XP SUBWOOFER The MM-10XP is power ed by an exter nal 48 V DC power supply , eliminating the need for wiring conduits while still preserving the ad vantages of self-powered loudspeaker systems.
CHAPTER 2: MM-10XP SUBWOOFER 12 MM-10XP INPUT POLARITY SWITCH The Input Polarity switch swaps the polarity of the audio source signal, which is sometimes necessary to acoustically align the subwoofer with other loudspeakers in the system.
MM-10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 13 MM-10XP T emperatur e and Limiting The Limit LED turns solid yellow when its heat sink tempera- ture r eaches 65° C (145° F), indicating the unit is reaching its maximum heat dissipation and a r eduction in SPL is recom- mended.
CHAPTER 2: MM-10XP SUBWOOFER 14 WIRING MM-10XP LOUDSPEAKER CABLES WITH BELDEN 1502 CABLE When wiring MM-10XP loudspeaker cables with Belden 1502 or an equivalent cable, use the conventions in T able 3. The red and black w ires in the Belden 1502 cable have a thicker gauge than the other thr ee wires and should be used for DC power .
15 CHAPTER 3: POWERING MM-10XP SUBWOOFERS WITH THE MPS-488HP The MPS-488HP power supply delivers DC power and bal- anced audio to Meyer Sound loudspeakers that r equire a 48 V DC external power supply . The MPS-488HP is a multi- channel, switched-mode, r egulated power supply that occu- pies one space in a standar d 19-inch rack.
CHAPTER 3: POWERING MM-10XP SUBWOOFERS WITH THE MPS-488HP 16 MPS-488HP REAR PANEL The MPS-488HP r ear panel incl udes an AC Input connector , eight Channel Inputs for r eceiving source audio, eight Chan- nel Outputs for delivering DC power and b alanced audio, and seven Link switches for r outing audio from inputs to outputs.
MM-10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 17 Routing T wo Inputs to Four Outputs Each T o route two Channel Inputs to fou r Channel Outputs each: 1. Set the Link 4 switch to OFF and all other Link switches to ON.
CHAPTER 3: POWERING MM-10XP SUBWOOFERS WITH THE MPS-488HP 18 MPS-488HPp Channel Outputs The MPS-488HPp Channel Outputs use Phoenix 5-pin male connectors with thre e pins for balanced audio (positive, neg- ative, and shield) and two for DC Power (positive and neg a- tive).
MM-10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 19 SAFETY ISSUES Pay close attention to these important electrical and safety issues. ■ The MPS-488HP r equires a grounded o utlet. ■ Do not use a ground-lifting adap ter or cut the AC cable ground pin. ■ Keep all liquids away from the MPS-48 8HP to avoid haz- ards fr om electrical shock.
CHAPTER 3: POWERING MM-10XP SUBWOOFERS WITH THE MPS-488HP 20 a lar ger gauge for the DC cable so you can achieve longer cable runs (see “Cable Lengths and Cable Gauges for MM-10XPs” on page 13). ■ When connecting MM-10XP subwoofers equipped with EN3 connectors to the MPS-488HPe power supply , use EN3 5-pin male to EN3 5-pin female cables.
21 CHAPTER 4: MM-10AC SUBWOOFER The MM-10AC subwoofer includes an internal power supply and locking AC PowerCon connectors. T he MM-10AC receives aud io from an XLR female Audio In connecto r , and also includes an XLR male Audio Loop Out connector for daisy-chaining audio signals.
CHAPTER 4: MM-10AC SUBWOOFER 22 Each MM-10AC ships with one AC looping connector for making AC looping cables. Assembled AC looping cables are available fr om Meyer Sound. CAUTION: Do not exceed the current capabil- ity of the 20-amp Input connector for the MM-10AC.
MM-10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 23 ■ Ultimate Short -T erm Peak Current — A rating for fast- reacting magnetic b reakers. ■ Inrush Curr ent — The spike of initial curr ent encoun- tered when po wering on. Y ou can use the following table as a guide for selecting cable gauges and circuit br eaker ratings for the system’ s operating voltage.
CHAPTER 4: MM-10AC SUBWOOFER 24 ■ Pin 3 — Signal (–) ■ Case — Earth (AC) ground and chassis Pins 2 and 3 carry the input as a differ ential signal.
MM-10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 25 Powering On (Green) When powering up the MM-10AC subwoofer , the following startup events occur and are indicated by the Limit LED: 1. The LED flashes green and t hen yellow during power up. 2. The LED turns solid green indicating the subwoofer is ready to r eproduce audio.
CHAPTER 4: MM-10AC SUBWOOFER 26.
27 CHAPTER 5: MM-10ACX SUBWOOFER The MM-10ACX subwoofer includes onboar d DC power and audio r outing for driving satellite loudspeakers: up to two MM-4XPs, or a single UP-4XP (due to its higher power requir ements and current draw). Thr ee independent XLR female Audio In connectors ar e provided for the subwoofe r and satellite loudspeakers.
CHAPTER 5: MM-10ACX SUBWOOFER 28 AC Loop Output Connector (Gray) The gray AC Loop Output connector allows multiple MM-10ACX subwoofers to be looped and power ed from a single power source . Connect the AC Loop Output of the first MM-10ACX to the AC Input of the second MM-10ACX, and so forth.
MM-10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 29 CAUTION: The power source for the MM-10ACX should always operate within the requir ed voltage range, at least a few volts from the upper and lower ranges.
CHAPTER 5: MM-10ACX SUBWOOFER 30 ELECTRICAL SAFETY ISSUES Pay close attention to these important electrical and safety issues. ■ The MM-10ACX req uires a grounded outlet. Always use a grounded o utlet and plug. ■ Do not use a ground-lifting adap ter or cut the AC cable ground pin.
MM-10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 31 MM-10ACX SATELLITE OUT CONNECTORS The Satellite Out connectors deliver DC power (48 V DC) and balanced audio to satellite loudspeakers: up to two MM-4XPs, or a single UP-4XP (due to its higher power requir ements and current draw).
CHAPTER 5: MM-10ACX SUBWOOFER 32 NOTE: The Input Select switch is only included on the MM-10ACX model. The switch only affects the subwoofer signal and has no ef fect on the Satellite Outs.
MM-10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 33 CAUTION: If the Limit LED turns red and stays solid red aft er powering up and the audio is muted, the subwoofer has encounter ed a failure and may need to be serviced.
CHAPTER 5: MM-10ACX SUBWOOFER 34 MM-10ACX SATELLITE CONFIGURATIONS Single Channel T o configure a single-channel satellite system with one MM-10ACX and either o ne MM-4XP or one UP-4XP: 1. Connect a single audio signal to Audio In for Satellite 1 on the MM-10ACX.
MM-10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 35 Dual Channel T o configure a dual-channel satellite system with one MM-10ACX and two MM-4XPs: 1. Connect the left audio signal to Audio In for Satellite 1 on the MM-10ACX. 2. Connect the right audio signal to Audio In for Satellit e 2 on the MM-10ACX.
CHAPTER 5: MM-10ACX SUBWOOFER 36 Dual Channel + Sub Channel (2.1) T o configure a 2.1 satellite system with one MM-10ACX and two MM-4XPs: 1. Connect the left audio signal to Audio In for Satellite 1 on the MM-10ACX. 2. Connect the right audio signal to Audio In for Satellit e 2 on the MM-10ACX.
37 CHAPTER 6: MOUNTING THE MM-10 The MM-10 is available with top and side nut plates with either 3/8"-16 or metric M10 thread ed nuts. The optional MUB-MM10 u-bracket mounts the MM-10 on ceilings and walls at adjustable angles.
CHAPTER 6: MOUNTING THE MM-10 38 W all-Mounting with the MUB-MM10 The MUB-MM10 U-bracket lets you mount the MM-10 either vertically or horizontally on a wall.
39 APPENDIX A: MM-10 ACCESSORIES MM-10 ACCESSORIES The following MM-10 accessories are available fr om Meyer Sound. PHOENIX AND EN3 CABLE CONNECTORS AND ADAPTERS The following Phoenix and EN3 cable connectors and adapters ar e available from Meyer Sound.
APPENDIX A: MM-10 ACCESSORIES 40 PHOENIX AND EN3 LOUDSPEAKER CABLES The following Phoenix and EN3 cables ar e available from Meyer Sound and can be used to connect MM-10XPs to MPS-488HPs, as well as to connect MM -10ACXs to satellite loudspeakers.
41 APPENDIX B: OPTIONAL RAIN HOODS A weather -protected version of the MM-10 subwoofer is avail- able with rain hood kits that safeguar d the subwoofer’ s elec- tronics fr om the elements in fixed, outdoor installations. The rain hood is available in both horizontal ( PN 40.
APPENDIX B: OPTIONAL RAIN HOODS 42 4. Attach the rain hood by slipping it under the flange o n the right side of the subwoofer , placing it flush against the user panel. Align the rain hood’ s holes with those in the panel. 5. Secure the rain hood t o the user panel by inserting the lock pins in the two left holes.
43 APPENDIX C: PHOENIX AND EN3 CABLE ASSEM BLY ASSEMBLING EN3-TO-EN3 LOUDSPEAKER CABLES When connecting MM-10XP loudspeakers equip ped with EN3 connectors to the MPS-488HPe power supply , you need an EN3 5-pin female to EN3 5-pin male cable. The following pr ocedure documents how to assemble this cable.
APPENDIX C: PHOENIX AND EN3 CABLE ASSEMBLY 44 2. If the cable has not been stripped, strip the outer shielding 1” and then strip the black, red, blue, and white wir es .275”. 3. Solder the five exposed conductors to the five pins on the EN3 cor d connector using the following wiring scheme.
MM-10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 45 5. Repeat the previous steps to attach the EN3 5-pin female connector to the other end of the cable. ASSEMBLING EN3-TO-PHOENIX LOUDSPEAKER CABLES When connecting MM-10XP loudspeakers equip ped with EN3 connectors to the MPS-488HPp power supply , you need an EN3 5-pin female to Phoenix 5-pin female cable.
APPENDIX C: PHOENIX AND EN3 CABLE ASSEMBLY 46 2. Insert the five exposed conductors into the five cable holes in the Phoenix connector using th e following wiring scheme. 3. Secure the conductors by tightening t he five screws in the Phoenix conductor .
MM-10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 47 6. Solder the five exposed conductors to the five pins on the EN3 cor d connector using the following wiring scheme. 7. Reassemble the EN3 5-pin female connector: ■ Align the coupling ring’ s side notches with the cord connector’ s side notches and slide the couple ring onto the cor d connector .
APPENDIX C: PHOENIX AND EN3 CABLE ASSEMBLY 48 2. Insert the five exposed conductors, fr om one end of the cable, into the five c able holes in one of the Phoenix connectors. Use the following wiring scheme. 3. Secure the conductors by tightening t he five screws in the Phoenix connector .
49 APPENDIX D: SPECIFICATIONS MM-10 SPECIFICATIONS (ALL MODELS) MM-10 Specific ations (All Mod els) ACOUSTICA L Operating Frequency Range 33 Hz – 228 Hz Note: Rec ommended maximum operating frequency rang e. Response depends on loadi ng condi- tions and room acousti cs.
APPENDIX D: SPECIFICATIONS 50 MM-10XP Specifications ENVIRONME NTAL Operating T emperature 0° C to +45° C Non Operating T emperature <–40° C or >+75° C Humidity T o 95% at 35° C Operating.
MM-10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 51 MM-10AC Specifications MM-10AC Specif ications MM-10AC REAR PANEL Audio Connectors XLR female inpu t with XLR male loop output Pin 1: Chassis/earth through 220 k , .
APPENDIX D: SPECIFICATIONS 52 MM-10ACX Specifications MM-10ACX Specif ications MM-10ACX REAR PANEL Subwoofer Audio Connect or XLR female in put Pin 1: Chassis/earth through 220 k , 1000 pF , 15 V .
MM-10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 53 MM-10 COMPLIANCE MM-10 DIMENSIONS Note: Current draw values for one MM- 10ACX with two MM-4XP satellite loudspeakers connected.
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