Celectron Audio AP-1615 User manual

AP-1615
AP-1015
AP-812
AP-410
Active Loudspeakers
USER MANUAL

FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Opera. on is subject to the following two condi ons:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera on.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protecon against harmful
interference in a residen al installaon. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc on manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communica ons. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a par cular installa
on. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recepon, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separa on between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diff erent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of
its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this
from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should
contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government offi ce, for details of where and how they can
take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and condi ons of the
purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
The lightning fl ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may be of suffi cient magnitude to cons tute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclama on point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important opera ng and maintenance
(servicing) instruc ons in the literature accompanying the appliance.
The informaon contained in this publicaon has been carefully prepared and checked. However no responsibility will be taken for any errors.
All rights are reserved and this document cannot be copied, photocopied or reproduced in part or completely without wrien consent being
obtained in advance from CELECTRON. CELECTRON reserves the right to make any aesthe c, funconal or design modifi caon to any of its
products without any prior noce. CELECTRON assumes no responsibility for the use or applicaon of the products or circuits described here in.

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INDEX
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FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE . . . . . . . . . . . .
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . .
FREQUENCY RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . .
IN CASE OF FAULT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CE CONFORMITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PACKAGING, SHIPPING AND COMPLAINT
WARRANTY AND PRODUCTS RETURN . . .
INSTALLATION AND DISCLAIMER . . . . . . .
POWER SUPPLY AND MAINTENANCE . . .
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . ....... 7
MODEL AP-410 AP-812 AP-1015 AP-1615
2-way vented enclosure 2-way vented enclosure 2-way vented enclosure 2-way vented enclosure
1’’ neodymium tweeter 1’’ neodymium tweeter 1’’ neodymium tweeter
Low Frequency Device 12” woofer with 2.5" VC 15” woofer with 2.5" VC 15” woofer with 2.5" VC
90° H x 60° V 90° H x 60° V 90° H x 60° V 90° H x 60° V
400 W 800 W 1000 W 1600 W
100 W Class AB 100 W Class AB 100 W Class AB
300 W Class D 400 W Class D 700 W Class D
65 Hz - 20 kHz 60 Hz - 20 kHz 50 Hz - 20 kHz 47 Hz - 20 kHz
Analog Analog Analog Analog
119 dBspl 123 dBspl 127 dBspl 131 dBspl
2000 Hz 2000 Hz 2000 Hz 2000 Hz
30 kohm balanced
15 kohm unbalanced
30 kohm balanced
15 kohm unbalanced
30 kohm balanced
15 kohm unbalanced
30 kohm balanced
15 kohm unbalanced
Input Sensivity LINE: 0/-10 dBu / MIC: LINE: +4 dBu /
MIC: -20 dBu
LINE: +4 dBu /
MIC: -20 dBu
LINE: +4 dBu /
MIC: -20 dBu
-20 dBu
Connectors LINE IN : 1x XLR-F
Power Supply 230 V~ or 120 V~ - 50/60
Hz
230 V~ or 120 V~ - 50/60
Hz
230 V~ or 120 V~ - 50/60
Hz
230 V~ or 120 V~ - 50/60
Hz
Rated Consumpon 250 W 250 W 350 W 450 W
Construcon High-Press Plastic High-Press Plastic High-Press Plastic High-Press Plastic
Cabinet Colour Black Black Black Black
1 x bottom
10.9 kg (24 lbs)
350 x 550 x 340 mm
1 x bo. om
21 kg (46.3 lbs)
410 x 700 x 370 mm
1 x bo om
22.6 kg (49.8 lbs)
410 x 700 x 360 mm
1 x bo om
31 kg (68.3 lbs)
545 x 830 x 495 mm
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
50 W Class D
150 W Class D
LINE OUT: 1x XLR-M
MIC IN : 1x XLR-F
LINE IN : 1x XLR-F
LINE OUT: 1x XLR-M
MIC IN : 1x XLR-F LINE IN : 1x XLR-F
LINE OUT: 1x XLR-M
MIC IN : 1x XLR-F LINE IN : 1x XLR-F
LINE OUT: 1x XLR-M
MIC IN : 1x XLR-F
. . . . . .
.
.
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1’’ neodymium tweeter
10” woofer with 2" VC
System Type
High Frequency Device
Angular Coverage
Total Peak Power
HF Amplifier Power
LF Amplifier Power
Frequency Response
Processing
Max SPL at 1mt (peak)
Crossover Frequency
Input Impedance
Mounting Pole
Nett Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D)

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CONNECTIONS
INPUT
Jack (balanced)
sleeve - ground
tip - hot
ring - cold
INPUT
Balanced male XLR
POWER OUTPUT - uscite altoparlanti
Connettore per cavo tipo Speakon Neutrik NL4
PROEL code - NL4FX
Codice PROEL - NL4FX
PROEL code - NL4FX
Codice PROEL - NL4FX
SPEAKER POWER OUTPUTS
Neutrik NL4 Speakon Cable Connector
ground
hot
cold
INPUT
Jack (unbalanced)
ground
tip - hot
cold
*note: connect both cold and ground
to make cable from balanced to unbalanced
2-
1+
2+
1-
20mm
0.8"
8mm
0.3"
RED
BLACK
positive / red / rosso
n.c. 1+
negative / black / nero
1-
n.c.
POWER OUTPUT - uscite altoparlanti
Connettore per cavo tipo Speakon Neutrik NL4
SPEAKER POWER OUTPUTS
Neutrik NL4 Speakon Cable Connector
2-
1+
2+
1-
channel 1 positive
canale 1 positivo
1+
channel 1 negative
canale 1 negativo
1-
OUTPUT 1
2-
1+
2+
1-
bridge positive
n.c. 1+
bridge negative
1-
n.c.
OUTPUT BRIDGE
2-
1+
2+
1-
20mm
0.8"
8mm
0.3"
RED
BLACK
channel 2 positive
n.c. 1+
channel 2 negative
1-
n.c.
OUTPUT 2
uscita 1 uscita BRIDGE uscita 2
channel 2 negative
canale 2 negativo
NOTE: channels 3 and 4 are equal to channel 1 and 2 respectively.
NOTA: canali 3 e 4 sono equivalenti ai canali 1 e 2 rispettivamente.
2+
channel 2 positive
canale 2 positivo
2-
LINK (output)
Balanced female XLR
ground
hot
cold
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
10k
5k
2k1k
500
200
100
50
40 20kHz
20
dB
10
0
-10
-20
-30
10k
5k
2k1k
500
200
100
50
40 20kHz
20
dB
10
0
-10
-20
-30
AP-410 AP-812
AP-1015 AP-1615
10k
5k
2k1k
500
200
100
50
40 20kHz
20
dB
10
0
-10
-20
-30
10k
5k
2k1k
500
200
100
50
40 20kHz
20
dB
10
0
-10
-20
-30

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SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS
•CAUTION: before using this product read carefully the following safety instruc. ons. Take a look of this manual en rely and preserve it for
future reference.
When using any electric product, basic precau ons should always be taken, including the following:
– To reduce the risk, close supervision is necessary when the product is used near children.
– Protect the apparatus from atmospheric agents and keep it away from water, rain and high humidity places.
– This product should be site away from heat sources such as radiators, lamps and any other device that generate heat.
– This product should be located so that its loca on or posi on does not interfere with its proper ven la on and hea ng dissipa on.
– Care should be taken so that objects and liquids do not go inside the product.
– The product should be connected to a power supply mains line only of the type described on the opera ng instruc ons or as marked on the
product. Connect the apparatus to a power supply using only power cord included making always sure it is in good condi ons.
–WARNING: The mains plug is used as disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
– Do not cancel the safety feature assured by means of a polarized line plug (one blade wider than the other) or with a earth connec on.
– Make sure that power supply mains line has a proper earth connec on.
– Power supply cord should be unplugged from the outlet during strong thunderstorm or when le unused for a long period of  me.
– Do not place objects on the product’s power cord or place it in a posi on where anyone could trip over, walk on or roll anything over it. Do not
allow the product to rest on or to be installed over power cords of any type. Improper installa ons of this type create the possibility of fi re hazard
and/or personal injury.
– This product may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause
permanent hearing loss. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause
permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in suscep bility to noise-
induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed
to sufficiently intense noise for a period of time. The U.S. Government’s
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the
permissible noise level exposures shown in the following chart. According to
OSHA, any exposure in excess of these permissible limits could result in some
hearing loss. To ensure against poten ally dangerous exposure to high sound
pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment
capable of producing high sound pressure levels use hearing protectors while
the equipment is in opera on. Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over
the ears must be worn when opera ng the equipment in order to prevent
permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here. Keep
your's a en on that children and pets are more suscep ble to excessive noise
levels.
IN CASE OF FAULT
• In case of fault or maintenance this product should be inspected only by qualifi ed service personnel when:
– There is a fl aw either in the connec ons or in the supplied connec ng cables.
– Liquids have spilled inside the product.
– The product has fallen and been damaged.
– The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
– The product has been lost liquids or gases or the enclosure is damaged.
• Do not operate on the product, it has no user-serviceable parts inside, refer servicing to an authorized maintenance centre.
TROUBLESHOOTING
No Power • The loudspeaker's "POWER" switch is off .
• Make sure the mains AC outlet is live (check with a tester or a lamp).
• Make sure the mains plug is securely plugged into mains AC outlet.
No Sound • Is the input LEVEL control for the channel turned up?
• Is the SIGNAL LED illuminated? If not check if your signal level is too low or check the signal cable, mixer and other
equipment se ng and cabling.
• Are you sure your signal cables works properly? check it using a cable tester or replacing with a new one.
• Is the SPEAKON cable connector correctly inserted? turn it clockwise un l it clicks.
• Are you sure your power cable works properly? check it using a cable tester or replacing with a new one.
Distorted Sound • Input signal level is too high. Turn down your level controls.
NOTE: The loudspeakers should never be operated at a level which causes the amplifi er Clip LEDs to illuminate
constantly.
Diff erent channel
level
• Check if are using a balanced cable for one channel and an unbalanced one for the other, as this would cause a
considerable diff erence in channel levels.
• Be sure that your loudspeaker system is fully connected and both loudspeakers have the same impedance.
Noise / Hum •Whenever possible, preferably use only balanced cables. Unbalanced lines may also be used but may result in noise
over long cable runs.
• Some mes it helps to plug all audio equipment into the same AC circuit so they share a common ground.
Dura on Per Day
In Hours
Sound Level dBA
Slow Response
Typical
Example
8 90 Duo in small club
692
4 95 Subway Train
397
2 100 Very loud classical music
1.5 102
1 105 Traffi c noise
0.5 110
0.25 or less 115 Loudest parts at a rock concert

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CE CONFORMITY
• Celectron products comply with direc. ve 2004/108/EC (EMC), as stated in EN 55103-1 and EN 55103-2 standards and with direc ve
2006/95/CE (LVD), as stated in EN 60065 standard.
• Under the EM disturbance, the ra o of signal-noise will be changed above 10dB.
PACKAGING, SHIPPING AND COMPLAINT
• This unit package has been submi ed to ISTA 1A integrity tests. We suggest you control the unit condi ons immediately a er unpacking it.
• If any damage is found, immediately advise the dealer. Keep all unit packaging parts to allow inspec on.
• Celectron is not responsible for any damage that occurs during shipment.
• Products are sold “delivered ex warehouse” and shipment is at charge and risk of the buyer.
•Possible damages to unit should be immediately no fi ed to forwarder. Each complaint for package tampered with should be done within
eight days from product receipt.
WARRANTY AND PRODUCTS RETURN
• Celectron products have opera.ng warranty and comply their specificaons, as stated by manufacturer.
•Celectron warrants all materials, workmanship and proper opera on of this product for a period of two years from the original date of
purchase. If any defects are found in the materials or workmanship or if the product fails to func on properly during the applicable warranty
period, the owner should inform about these defects the dealer or the distributor, providing receipt or invoice of date of purchase and defect
detailed descrip on. This warranty does not extend to damage resul ng from improper installa on, misuse, neglect or abuse. Celectron Electronic
will verify damage on returned units, and when the unit has been properly used and warranty is s ll valid, then the unit will be replaced or
repaired. Celectron Electronic is not responsible for any "direct damage" or "indirect damage" caused by product defec veness.
INSTALLATION AND DISCLAIMER
• Celectron products have been expressly designed for audio applicaon, with signals in audio range (20Hz to 20kHz). Celectron has no liability for
damages caused in case of lack of maintenance, modificaons, improper use or improper installa on non-applying safety instrucons.
•The installa on of these speakers is provided for indoors, in case of use outdoors be sure that the speakers are installed correctly in a
safe loca on protected from wind, rain and humidity. To avoid performance deteriora on of mechanical, acous cs and electrical parts is not
advisable to leave these speakers exposed outdoors for a long period of  me, so we suggest a temporary installa on for the limited sound
events.
•The installaon of these speakers is provided for floor or by means of specific stands able to support their weight. Therefore avoid installaon
on unstable elements such as: furniture, chairs and vibrant surfaces as stages or other speakers without appropriate fix point specifically designed
to avoid speaker movement. Then avoid the use of inadequate supports, we suggest to use CELECTRON stands and accessories only.
•In case of the speakers are provided of rigging points: DO NOT SUSPEND THE SPEAKERS FROM THE HANDLES, use exclusively these rigging points.
Consult professional rigger or structural engineers prior to suspending loudspeakers from a structure not intended for that use. Always know
the working load limit of the structure supporng the loudspeakers. Always make sure that the rigging hardware minimum rang is at least five
mes the actual load, speakers and rigging hardware.
•In case of suspended installaons of acve loudspeakers where is not possible to turn on and off the speakers from their appropriate
switches, we recommend to install switches on the mains lines, for this purpose consult an expert electrician for the exact dimension of wiring.
•Locate the speakers as far away as possible from radio or television receivers or other sensive equipment. These speakers have a strong
magnec field which can induce hum and noise into unshielded devices that are located nearby with consequent deterioraon of recepon of
image and sound.
•Celectron Electronic reserves the right to change these specificaons at any me without noce.
•Celectron Electronic declines any liability for damages to objects or persons caused by lacks of maintenance, improper use, installa on not
performed with safety precau ons and at the state of the art.
POWER SUPPLY AND MAINTENANCE
• Clean only with dry cloth.
•Check periodically that the slots for its proper ven la on and hea ng dissipa on are not obstructed by dust, remove the dust using a dry brush
or a compressed air gun.
•The amplifi ed loudspeakers of Celectron have been designed with CLASS I construcon and must be connected always to a mains socket outlet
with a protecve earth connecon (the third grounding prong).
•Before connec ng the product to the mains outlet make certain that the mains line voltage matches that shown on the rear of the product, a
tolerance of up to ±10% is acceptable.
•Inside the amplifi ed loudspeakers are present special safety devices such as:
9 Transformer and amplifi er over-hea ng protec on.
9 Protec on against excessive power applied at each speaker.
•THE REPLACEMENT OF FUSES INSIDE THE APPARATUS MUST BE MADE ONLY BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
•CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE PROTECTION FUSE, ACCESSIBLE OUTWARD, ONLY WITH THE APPARATUS SWITCHED OFF AND DISCONNECTED
FROM THE MAINS LINE OUTLET.
•REPLACE THE PROTECTION FUSE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AS SHOWN ON THE PRODUCT.
•IF AFTER THE SUBSTITUTION, THE FUSE INTERRUPTS AGAIN THE APPARATUS WORKING, DO NOT TRY AGAIN THEN CONTACT THE
CELECTRON SERVICE CENTRE.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Thank you for having chosen a CELECTRON product.
The new CELECTRON AUDIO AP Series keeping the long history of high-definition sound, reliability and rugged
construction in an affordable package, adding now significant steps forward in technology and a whole closed-front
style. CELECTRON AUDIO AP Series are powered by newly designed amplifier modules able to provide clean and
undistorted power. The high-efficiency output stages, combined with Switch Mode Power Supply, give CELECTRON
AUDIO AP Series a massive punch and a consistent reserve of power. The built-in 2-channel inputs can turn it into an
instant PA system.
The customized component of the speakers, including high-definition compression drivers with titanium diaphragm
provide an accurate acoustic response and a high SPL output with low distortion. The cabinets are made from
lightweight PP with extended internal ribbing for even stronger construction and better internal sound resonance.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. INPUT (XLR-F)
This is a female combo connector, which accepts a XLR or a JACK plug from almost any type of equipment with
a balanced or unbalanced outputs. The XLR input is wired as follows:
Pin 1 = shield or ground
Pin 2 = + posi. ve or "hot"
Pin 3 = - nega ve or "cold"
NOTE: whenever possible, use always balanced cables. Unbalanced lines may also be used but may result in noise over
long cable runs. In any case, avoid using a balanced cable for one channel and an unbalanced one for the other.
2. LINE OUT (XLR-M)
This is a male XLR connector, it is connected in parallel with the respec. ve INPUT socket, so the LINK is wired as INPUT.
Connect these to the inputs of other powered speakers to make an array.
3.LEVEL control
Rotary level control: it aenuates the level of the signal sent to the INPUT. The a enuaon ranges from “0” fully closed
(the signal is completely aenuated) to “10” fully open, nominal level (the signal is not a enuated in any way, so it is
fed to the internal amplifier at the same level at which it arrives on input).
4.BASS control
This control gives you up to 6 dB boost or cut at 90 Hz with a "SHELVING" curve shape. Use it to add or reduce the
sound "punch", or to reduce the low frequency rise when the speaker is set near walls or on floor as stage monitor.
5.TREBLE control
This control gives you up to 6 dB boost or cut at 8 KHz with a "SHELVING" curve shape. Use it to add or reduce the sound
"clarity" and "brightness".
6.CLIP indicator
GREEN LED illuminates to indicate the presence of the signal at the amplifier input.
RED LED illuminates when the internal amplifier's output is limited. When this LED flashes reduce the input signal
level.
7.ON indicator
GREEN LED: when lighted indicates amplifier has been turned on and AC power is available.
8.POWER switch
Speaker is "ON" when the switch is in the "I" posiı on, use this switch to set the speaker power to ON or OFF.
NOTE: When you shut down your equipment, turn offthe speaker first. When powering up, turn on the speaker last.
9.FUSE holder
Here is placed the mains protecı on fuse.
WARNING: REPLACE THE PROTECTION FUSE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AS SHOWN ON THE PRODUCT.
IF AFTER THE SUBSTITUTION, THE FUSE INTERRUPTS AGAIN THE APPARATUS WORKING, DO NOT TRY
AGAIN THEN CONTACT THE CELECTRON SERVICE CENTER.
10.AC~ socket
Here’s where you plug in your speaker’s mains supply cord. You should always use the mains cord supplied with the
speaker. Be sure your speaker is turned off before you plug the mains supply cord into an electrical outlet.

Celectron Electronic Group
BBFY Industrial USA Inc
City of Industry - California
www.celectronaudio.com