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Passive Non-Powered Models

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Passive Non-Powered Models 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 MULTI-WAY CROSSOVER CONNECTIONS (non-powered models) Use 1/4" or Twist-Lock cables for connecting to the power amp and daisy chaining to additional speakers. For high powered and biamp applications, use Twist-Lock cables only. 1. 1/4" INPUT from power amp output (full range input only). 2. Twist-Lock INPUT from power amp (full range or biamp). Note: the Twist-Lock pin configuration for biamping is: 1+ LF Positive / 1- LF Negative, 2+ MF/HF Positive / 2- MF/HF Negative 3. Full Range/Biamp mode switch 4. Twist-Lock THROUGH wired in parallel with Twist-Lock INPUT. 5. 1/4" THROUGH wired in parallel with 1/4" INPUT. SUGGESTIONS FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE • To help control feedback and to correct for venue characteristics, use a graphic EQ. • For optimal coverage and dispersion, elevate the high frequency horns above eye level. • For optimal headroom, select an amplifier with a power capacity equal to or up to double the rated program power capacity of the loudspeaker system. • Ensure all amplifiers are supplied and connected to properly rated AC power circuits. Underpowering amplifiers may cause premature clipping distortion. SUBWOOFER CROSSOVER CONNECTIONS (non-powered models) 1. 1/4" INPUT from power amp output. 2. Twist-Lock INPUT from power amp. Note: the Twist-Lock pin configeration is: 1+ LF Positive / 1- LF Negative, 2+ not connected / 2- not connected 3. Crossover/Bypass mode switch to bypass internal crossover (must use active crossover when in bypass mode) 4. Twist-Lock THROUGH wired in parallel with Twist-Lock INPUT. 5. 1/4" THROUGH wired in parallel with 1/4" INPUT. TWIST-LOCK CONNECTOR WIRING Speakon Connector SPEAKER CABLES Use either Carvin's professional speaker cable for up to 50' or high-current 12GA Twist-Lock cables for lengths up to 150'. 18GA cables are not recomended. You can DAISY-CHAIN up to one additional speaker per cable by using the OUTPUT connector. Be sure the total impedance to the amplifier is not lower than the amplifier's minimum impedance. Twist-Lock Housing Contact Insert Cable Clamp Securing Hub CAUTION ttthooaptceormnssoatnyitsu.tbeTtp"teohdrheaeaisnosagefRlrepenissrsrrcytkIoouemSudfftosuibhcfKcooeievtlfe'noslutleOitussacDnemgterFireiinnacnO"csgtteluonEsownlihsatidNutoLuttheehdcriddeenekEOCTRTIOSRKPOIDCFEOERNNLSEOISCHTTOKROPICECONSDKHFOOCEKNLEOTttia(amoosCncThepcdatisrhoolTveemmrOsicrtyRatapipnmnitrPanhgetIbnte)seCooyEeinpuinlnnaesisNsgcnretSeracirtuntheoiHctneeftginoaOdnpespCdliinanKthcee.literature IMPORTANT! FOR YOUR PROTECTION, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: WATER AND MOISTURE: Appliance should not be used near water (near a bathtub, washbowl, sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc). Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. POWER SOURCES: The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated. POWER CORD PROTECTION: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs. SERVICING: The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. FUSING: If your unit is equipped with a fuse receptacle, replace only with the same type fuse. Refer to replacement text on the unit for correct fuse type. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (EUROPEAN) The conductors in the AC power cord are colored in accordance with the following code. GREEN & YELLOW-Earth BLUE-Neutral BROWN-Live U.K. MAIN PLUG WARNING: A molded main plug that has been cut off from the cord is unsafe. NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU INSERT A DAMAGED OR CUT MAIN PLUG INTO A POWER SOCKET. LIMITED WARRANTY Your Carvin Audio loudspeaker is guaranteed against failure for 5 YEARS unless otherwise stated. Carvin Audio will service and supply all parts at no charge to the customer providing the unit is under warranty. Shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer. CARVIN AUDIO DOES NOT PAY FOR PARTS OR SERVICING OTHER THAN OUR OWN. A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL INVOICE IS REQUIRED TO VERIFY YOUR WARRANTY. Carvin Audio assumes no responsibility for horn drivers or speakers damaged by this unit. This warranty does not cover, and no liability is assumed, for damage due to: natural disasters, accidents, abuse, loss of parts, lack of reasonable care, incorrect use, or failure to follow instructions. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied. No representative or person is authorized to represent or assume for Carvin any liability in connection with the sale or servicing of Carvin Audio products. CARVIN AUDIO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. MAINTAINING YOUR EQUIPMENT Avoid spilling liquids or allowing any other foreign matter inside the unit. The panel of your unit can be wiped with a dry or slightly damp cloth in order to remove dust and bring back the new look. As with all pro gear, avoid prolonged use in caustic environments (salt air). When used in such an environment, be sure the amplifier is adequately protected. SERVICE: In the USA, please go to www.carvinaudio.com under "SUPPORT" click on "REPAIR INFORMATION" Outside the USA: contact your dealer or go to http://www.carvinaudio.com click on "DEALERS" for your nearest service center. Include a written description of the problem with serial number and date of purchase.

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MULTI-WAY CROSSOVER CONNECTIONS
(non-powered models)
Use 1/4” or Twist-Lock cables for connecting to the power amp and daisy
chaining to additional speakers. For high powered and biamp applications, use
Twist-Lock cables only.
1
. 1/4” INPUT from power amp output (full range input only).
2
. Twist-Lock INPUT from power amp (full range or biamp).
Note: the Twist-Lock pin configuration for biamping is:
1+ LF Positive / 1- LF Negative,
2+ MF/HF Positive / 2- MF/HF Negative
3
. Full Range/Biamp mode switch
4
. Twist-Lock THROUGH wired in parallel with Twist-Lock INPUT.
5
. 1/4” THROUGH wired in parallel with 1/4” INPUT.
Passive Non-Powered Models
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2
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5
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SUBWOOFER CROSSOVER CONNECTIONS
(non-powered models)
1
. 1/4” INPUT from power amp output.
2
. Twist-Lock INPUT from power amp.
Note: the Twist-Lock pin configeration is:
1+ LF Positive / 1- LF Negative,
2+ not connected / 2- not connected
3
. Crossover/Bypass mode switch to bypass internal crossover
(must use active crossover when in bypass mode)
4
. Twist-Lock THROUGH wired in parallel with Twist-Lock INPUT.
5
. 1/4” THROUGH wired in parallel with 1/4” INPUT.
SUGGESTIONS FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE
• To help control feed
back and to correct for venue characteristics, use a graphic
EQ.
• For optimal coverage and dispersion, elevate the high frequency horns above
eye level.
• For optimal headroom, select an amplifier with a power capacity equal to or up to
double the rated program power capacity of the loudspeaker system.
• Ensure all amplifiers are supplied and connected to properly rated AC power cir
-
cuits. Underpowering amplifiers may cause premature clipping distortion.
SPEAKER CABLES
Use either Carvin’s professional speaker cable for up to
50’ or high-current 12GA Twist-Lock cables for lengths up to 150’. 18GA cables
are not recomended. You can DAISY-CHAIN up to one additional speaker per
cable by using the OUTPUT connector. Be sure the total impedance to the
amplifier is not lower than the amplifier’s minimum impedance.
TWIST-LOCK CONNECTOR WIRING
Twist-Lock
Housing
Contact
Insert
Cable
Clamp
Securing
Hub
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (EUROPEAN)
The conductors in the AC power cord are colored in accordance with the following code.
GREEN & YELLOW—Earth
BLUE—Neutral
BROWN—Live
U.K. MAIN PLUG WARNING: A molded main plug that has been cut off from the
cord is unsafe. NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU INSERT A
DAMAGED OR CUT MAIN PLUG INTO A POWER SOCKET.
IMPORTANT!
FOR YOUR PROTECTION, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:
WATER AND MOISTURE:
Appliance should not be used near water (near a bathtub, washbowl, sink, laundry
tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc). Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids
are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
POWER SOURCES: The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the
operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization is
not defeated.
POWER CORD PROTECTION: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked
on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs.
SERVICING: The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating
instructions.
All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
FUSING: If your unit is equipped with a fuse receptacle, replace only with the same type fuse.
Refer to
replacement text on the unit for correct fuse type.
This symbol is intended
to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within
the
product’s
enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.
This symbol is intended
to alert the user
to the presence of
important operating
and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Your Carvin Audio loudspeaker is guaranteed against failure for 5 YEARS unless otherwise stat-
ed. Carvin Audio will service and supply all parts at no charge to the customer providing the unit
is under warranty. Shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer. CARVIN AUDIO DOES
NOT PAY FOR PARTS OR SERVICING OTHER THAN OUR OWN. A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL
INVOICE IS REQUIRED TO VERIFY YOUR WARRANTY. Carvin Audio assumes no responsibility
for horn drivers or speakers damaged by this unit. This warranty does not cover, and no liability is
assumed, for damage due to: natural disasters, accidents, abuse, loss of parts, lack of reasonable
care, incorrect use, or failure to follow instructions. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties,
expressed or implied. No representative or person is authorized to represent or assume for Carvin
any liability in connection with the sale or servicing of Carvin Audio products.
CARVIN AUDIO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
MAINTAINING YOUR EQUIPMENT
Avoid spilling liquids or allowing any other foreign matter inside the unit. The panel of your unit
can be wiped with a dry or slightly damp cloth in order to remove dust and bring back the new look.
As with all pro gear, avoid prolonged use in caustic environments (salt air).
When used in such an
environment, be sure the amplifier is adequately protected.
SERVICE:
In the USA, please go to www.carvinaudio.com
under “SUPPORT” click on “REPAIR INFORMATION”
Outside the USA:
contact your dealer or go to http://www.carvinaudio.com
click on “DEALERS” for your nearest service center.
Include a written description of the problem with serial number and date of purchase.
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