Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product HX-5B TOA Electronics
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OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS SPEAKER SYSTEMS HX-5B HX-5W HX-5B-WP HX-5W -WP Thank you for purchasing TOA's Speaker System. Please carefully follow the instructions in this manual to ensure long, trouble-free use of your equipment. T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1.
2 When Installing the Unit • Refer all installation work to the dealer from whom the speaker was purchased. Installation for flying requires extensive technical knowledge and experience. The speaker may fall off if incorrectly installed, resulting in possible personal injury.
3 When Installing the Unit • Avoid touching the unit's sharp metal edge to prevent injury. • To avoid electric shocks, be sure to switch off the unit's power when connecting speakers.
4. ABOUT THE INPUT OVERLOAD PROTECTION CIRCUITR Y The speaker system features internal input overload protection circuitry. If an extremely high input level is fed to the unit, the protection circuitry automatically cuts off the signal to the tweeters.
5 6. DIMENSIONAL DIAGRAM [Top] [Front] • HX-5B/5W Input Section • HX-5B-W P/5W-WP Input Section [Side] [Rear] 408 (16 1/16 ) 342 (13 15/32 ) 546 (21 1/2 ) Unit: mm (inches) Rear plate Input section Screw terminals Speaker cable (60 cm or 23 5/8 in.
8. INPUT SECTION 8.1. HX-5B and HX-5W • The 2 Speakon connectors are internally connected in parallel to the screw terminals; you can use either one. • The right table shows the pin arrangement of the Speakon NL4MP connector. • The usable connector (on the cable end) for the Speakon NL4MP is Speakon NL4FC.
7 9. CHANGING THE SPEAKER'S DIRECTIVITY ANGLE The speaker system's directivity angle mode is factory-preset to 60 ° , but this mode can be changed to 45 ° , 30 ° , or 15 ° by following the procedure described below. The figure on the right shows the speaker system in 60 ° mode.
8 Step 3. Reposition the 4 bolts to the desired directivity angle, then retighten them securely. The sound coverage area can also be made asymmetrical by shifting the position of each bolt to different directivity angle. Step 4. Reposition the speaker system by turning it upside down.
9 10. SUSPENDED INST ALLA TION The speaker systems may be suspended either vertically or horizontally. Step 1. For vertical suspension: Remove the speaker grill on the module to be suspended. (Below, upper) For horizontal suspension: Remove the speaker grills on the modules at both ends of the speaker system.
10 Step 2. For vertical suspension: Remove the 2 front bar fixing bolts. (Below, upper) For horizontal suspension: Remove the 4 front bar fixing bolts.
11 Step 3. Fix the suspension bracket and the front bar with the bolts removed in step 2. Step 4. For vertical suspension: Turn the speaker system upside down. Then, mount the suspension bracket in the same manner as described in steps 2 and 3. Observe the following instructions to tighten the bolts securely.
12 Be sure to select wires, chains, and/or anchor shackles with a safety factor appropriate to the weight of the speaker system. Incorrect selection of these suspension components may cause the speaker system to fall, potentially resulting in damage and/or personal injury.
[Direct wall mounting dimensions] (Angle mode of 60 ° ) 408 (16 1/16 ) 131 (5 5/32 ) 4-12 x 41 (4- 15/32 x 1 39/64 ) 546 (21 1/2 ) 181 (7 1/8 ) 6 ( 15/64 ) 23 ( 29/32 ) Unit: mm (inches) Rear plate S.
14 12. MOUNTING BRACKET TYPES The following mounting brackets are optional. Consult the instruction manual enclosed with each bracket for details on their installation and use. • Speaker Rigging Frames HY-PF1B, HYPF1W, and HY-PF1WP Can be used to suspend the speaker system from high ceilings.
15 13. COMBINA TION WITH THE MT -200 MA TCHING TRANSFORMER Using the optional MT-200 matching transformer allows the speaker system to be connected to a high- impedance amplifier.
Printed in Indonesia 533-06-125-50 15. SPECIFICA TIONS Note: The design and specifications are subject to change without notice for improvement. • Accessories Suspension bracket .................................... 2 Hex head wrench ................
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