American Audio Speaker PXW 15P15p User Manual

PXW 15P  
15” Powered Subwoofer  
User Guide  
and Reference Manual  
AmericAn Audio  
6122 S. Eastern Ave.  
Los Angeles, Ca. 90040  
11/07  
 
PXW 15P  
Handling Precautions  
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an  
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the  
product'senclosurethatmaybeofsufficientmagnitude  
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.  
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is  
intended to alert the user to the presence of important  
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in  
the literature accompanying the appliance.  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC  
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK).  
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS  
INSIDE REFER SERVICE TO YOUR AUTHORIZED  
AMERICAN AUDIO® SERVICE TECHNICIAN.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Never push objects of  
READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating  
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION  
instructions should be read before the product is  
operated.  
Ifthisproductisequippedwithapolarizedalternating  
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than  
theother), itwillfitintotheoutlet onlyoneway. This  
isasafetyfeature.Ifyouareunabletoinserttheplug  
fullyintotheoutlet, tryreversingtheplug. Iftheplug  
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to  
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the  
safety purpose of the polarized plug.  
any kind into this product through openings as they  
may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out  
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.  
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.  
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating  
instructionsshouldberetainedforfuturereference.  
HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and  
in the operating instructions should be adhered to.  
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use  
instructions should be followed.  
SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this product  
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose  
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all  
servicing to qualified service personnel.  
CLEANING — The product should be cleaned only with  
a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with  
furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile  
liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.  
If this product is equipped with  
a
three-wire  
DAMAGEREQUIRINGSERVICE - Unplugthisproduct  
from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified  
service personnel under the following conditions:  
groundingtypeplug,aplughavingathird(grounding)  
pin, itwillonlyfitintoagroundingtypepoweroutlet.  
Thisisasafetyfeature.Ifyouareunabletoinsertthe  
plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to  
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the  
safety purpose of the grounding type plug.  
When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.  
If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into  
the product.  
ATTACHMENTS  
Do not use attachments not  
recommendedbytheproductmanufacturerasthey  
may cause hazards.  
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
Iftheproductdoesnotoperatenormallybyfollowing  
theoperatinginstructions.Adjustonlythosecontrols  
that are covered by the operating instructions as an  
improper adjustment of other controls may result in  
damage and will often require extensive work by a  
qualified technician to restore the product to its  
normal operation.  
WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product  
near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash  
bowl,kitchensink,orlaundrytub;inawetbasement;  
or near a swimming pool; and the like.  
ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an  
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The  
product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or  
adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only  
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,conveniencereceptacles,andthepointwhere  
they exit from the product.  
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside  
antennaorcablesystemisconnectedtotheproduct,  
be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so  
astoprovidesomeprotectionagainstvoltagesurges  
andbuilt-upstaticcharges.Article810oftheNational  
ElectricalCode,ANSI/NFPA70,providesinformation  
with regard to proper grounding of the mast and  
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire  
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding  
conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,  
connection to grounding electrodes, and  
requirementsforthegroundingelectrode.SeeFigure  
A.  
LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product  
duringalightningstorm,orwhenitisleftunattended  
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from  
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable  
system. This will prevent damage to the product  
due to lightning and power-line surges.  
POWER LINES An outside antenna system should  
notbelocatedinthevicinityofoverheadpowerlines  
or other electric light or power circuits, or where it  
can fall into such power lines or circuits. When  
installing an outside antenna system, extreme care  
should be taken to keep from touching such power  
lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.  
OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets,  
extensioncords,orintegralconveniencereceptacles  
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.  
If the product has been dropped or damaged in any  
way.  
When the product exhibits a distinct change in  
performance — this indicates a need for service.  
with  
a
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table  
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with  
the product. Any mounting of the product should  
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should  
use a mounting accessory recommended by the  
manufacturer.  
REPLACEMENT PARTS -- When replacement parts  
arerequired,besuretheservicetechnicianhasused  
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or  
have the same characteristics as the original part.  
Unauthorizedsubstitutionsmayresultinfire,electric  
shock, or other hazards.  
SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or  
repairs to this product, ask the service technician to  
performsafetycheckstodeterminethattheproduct  
is in proper operating condition.  
CART — A product and cart combination should be  
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and  
uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart  
combination to overturn.  
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product should  
not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.  
HEAT The product should be situated away from heat  
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or  
other products (including amplifiers) that produce  
heat.  
VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet are  
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable  
operation of the product and to protect it from  
overheating, and these openings must not be  
blocked or covered. The openings should never be  
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug,  
or other similar surface. This product should not be  
placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or  
rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the  
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.  
POWER SOURCES —This product should be operated  
only from the type of power source indicated on the  
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of  
power supply to your home, consult your product  
dealer or local power company.  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN  
WIRE  
GROUND  
CLAMP  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 810-20)  
LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a  
stable location.  
NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the appliance  
should be unplugged from the outlet when left un-  
used for a long period of time.  
ELECTRIC  
SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250, PART H)  
Fig. A  
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
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PXW 15P  
Safety Precautions  
• The PXW 15P can easily reproduce sound pressure levels (SPL) sufficient enough to cause  
sever and permanent hearing damage. A great degree of care should be taken to protect your  
ears to prolong exposure to SPL in excess of 85db.  
• For adult use only - Keep out of the reach of children.  
be sure all power is turned off before making subwoofer connections  
• Do not remove the protective grills under any conditions  
• Always use a power cord that meets the manufactures exact power specifications  
• Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection  
To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this unit rain or moisture  
• Always mount the speakers in a safe and stable matter.  
• 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, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the mixer.  
• Heat -The subwoofer should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat regis-  
ters, stoves, or other mixers (including amplifiers) that produce heat  
be sure to save the packing carton in the event the unit needs to be returned for service  
• Read all documentation before attempting to operate your new system. Please save all your  
documentation for future reference  
• Do not spill water or other liquids in to or on to your subwoofer.  
be sure that the local power outlet matches that of the required voltage for your subwoofer.  
• Do not attempt to operate this subwoofer if the power cord has been frayed or broken. Please  
route your power cord out of the way of foot traffic  
• Always have the gain controls set to their lowest level during initial power-up to prevent sub-  
woofer and speaker damage  
• Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the subowoofer beyond that described in this  
manual. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. The subwoofer  
should only be serviced by qualified personal when;  
A. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the subwoofer.  
b. The subwoofer has been exposed to rain or water  
C. The subwoofer does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a change in performance  
D. The terminal/cross-over plate has been damaged  
PXW 15P  
Main Features  
PXW 15P:  
• Powered Subwoofer  
• Limit Indicator  
built-in Pole Mount Socket  
• In and Out balanced XLR Jacks for Parallel Connections  
built-in Carrying Handles  
• Attached Wheels on the Subwoofer  
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PXW 15P™  
Registration  
The PXW 15P carries a one year (365 days) limited warranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card  
to validate your purchase. All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight  
pre-paid and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number must be clearly  
written on the outside of the return package. A brief description of the problem as well as the R.A.  
number must also be written down on a piece of paper and included in the shipping container. If the  
unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice. you may obtain a  
R.A. number by contacting customer support at (800) 322-6337. All packages returned to the service  
department not displaying a R.A. number on the outside of the shipping package will be returned to  
the shipper unopened.  
The serial and model number for this unit is located on the rear panel Please write down the num-  
bers here and retain them for future reference.  
Model No.________________________________  
Serial No.________________________________  
Date Purchased___________________________  
Dealer Name______________________________  
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PXW 15P  
Controls and Features  
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2
9
8
3
4
7
6
5
Subwoofer Rear Panel:  
1. LIMIT INDICATOR – The LIMIT INDICATOR will blink on occasion when the built-in limiter is  
active. NOTE: If the indicator glows or starts to blink frequently, you should turn down  
the SUBWOOFER LEVEL.  
2. SIGNAL INDICATOR – The SIGNAL INDICATOR will glow when when there is a signal received  
to the FULL RANGE input.  
3. SUBWOOFER GAIN CONTROL – This knob is used to regulate the output level of the sub-  
woofer. Use this to set the balance between the speakers and subwoofers.  
4. PROTECT INDICATOR – The PROTECT INDICATOR will begin to glow when the subwoofer goes  
into protect mode. Protect mode prevents the subwoofer amplifiers from getting to hot. When the sub-  
woofer goes into protect mode all output will stop. This is to protect the subwoofer and any speakers  
connected to the subwoofer.  
5. POWER LED - This L.E.D. will be lit when you switch on the power.  
6. HIGH PASS XLR OUTPUT – These outputs are used to send the incoming signal to a full range  
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PXW 15P  
Controls and Features  
active speaker or power amp.  
7. PHASE SWITCH – The PHASE SWITCH reverses the polarity of the subwoofer. This switch  
depends on the placement of the subwoofer relative to the speakers. Experiment with the  
switch and postions of the subwoofer and speakers to find the best sound.  
8. FULL RANGE XLR INPUT – These connections are designed to accept a line input signal from  
a mixer or other line level device with a balanced output jack. Use a balanced cable when the  
signal cable length exceeds 15 feet, this will reduce excessive signal loss. be sure to connect  
only line level input devices such as mixers to these inputs.  
9. THRU (FULL RANGE OUTPUT) – These outputs are used to send the signal from the FULL RANGE  
INPUTS to another device.  
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PXW 15P  
Set-Up  
PXW 15P Set-Up  
AUX  
4
AUX / IN  
MODEL NO.: Q-3433 MKII  
POWER SOURCE:  
115/230V~ 50/60Hz 20W  
MADE IN CHINA  
MIN  
MAX  
TRIM OUTPUT  
XLR-XLR balanced Cables  
DLS 15P  
DLS 15P  
SUBWOOFER  
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PXW 15P  
Warranty  
1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  
A. American Audio® hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, American Audio® products to be  
free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year (365 days) from  
the date of purchase. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the  
United States of America, including possessions and territories. It is the owner’s responsibility to  
establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence, at the time service is sought.  
b. For warranty service, send the product only to the American Audio® factory. All shipping charges  
must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the  
terms of this warranty, American Audio® will pay return shipping charges only to a designated  
point within the United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped in its original  
package. No accessories should be shipped with the product. If any accessories are shipped  
with the product, American Audio® shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to  
any such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof.  
C. This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed; if the product is modified  
in any manner which American Audio® concludes, after inspection, affects the reliability of the  
product; if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the American Audio®  
factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by American Audio®; if the  
product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual.  
D. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include maintenance, cleaning or peri-  
odic check-up. During the period specified above, American Audio® will replace defective parts  
at its expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of  
defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of American Audio® under this war-  
ranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including parts, at the  
sole discretion of American Audio®. All products covered by this warranty were manufactured  
after January 1, 1990, and bear identifying marks to that effect.  
E. American Audio® reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon its  
products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufac-  
tured.  
F. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory sup-  
plied with products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all  
implied warranties made by American Audio® in connection with this product, including warran-  
ties of merchantability or fitness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above.  
And no warranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or  
fitness, shall apply to this product after said period has expired. The consumer’s and or Dealer’s  
sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above; and under no  
circumstances shall American Audio® be liable for any loss or damage, direct or consequential,  
arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product.  
G. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to American Audio® Products and super-  
sedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore  
published.  
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PXW 15P™  
Technical Specifications  
Model: American Audio® PXW 15P - Professional Powered Subwoofer  
Component:  
15” Woofer (4 Ohm)  
Dimensions:  
Weight:  
23.7” x 17.2” x 23.5” / 603mm x 436mm x 597mm  
88 Lbs. / 40 kgs  
Environmental conditions:  
Operational temperature: 5 to 35˚C (41 to 95˚F)  
Operational humidity:  
Storage temperature:  
(-3db) : 45Hz ~ 120Hz  
(-10db) : 35Hz ~ 120Hz  
126db  
25 to 85% RH (non-condensation)  
-20 to 60˚C (4 to 140˚F)  
Frequency Response:  
Frequency Range:  
Maximum SPL @ 1m:  
Peak Output @ 1m:  
Crossover Frequency:  
Input Type:  
129db  
120Hz (12db/octave)  
balanced Differential  
50k  
Input Impedence:  
Input Protection:  
Level Protected  
Thermal Protection:  
Input Stage Muting, Auto-Reset  
Low-Frequency Tranducer Diameter:  
Voice Coil Diameter:  
15” (380mm)  
4” (100mm)  
Low-Frequency Power Amplifier:  
Rated THD:  
Rated Power* 500 Watts Continuous, 700 Watts Peak  
< 0.03%  
Cooling:  
Passive-Heatsink with Speed Sensitive Electric Fan  
NOTES:  
The specifications are subject to change to any improvement by negotiations in advance.  
The parts are subject to change to any improvement within the range of the specifications.  
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©American Audio  
A Division of the American DJ Group of Companies  
6122 S. Eastern Ave.  
Los Angeles, CA 90040 USA  
Tel: 323-582-2650 Fax: 323-582-2610  
 

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