EAW RS Series User manual

RS & LA User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - READ THIS FIRST ............................................................................................1
FCC Compliance..........................................................................................................................................................2
Correct Disposal of this Product.................................................................................................................................2
LA/RS™ System Overview...........................................................................................................................................5
RS Two-Way Point Source ..................................................................................................................................5
RS Subwoofers....................................................................................................................................................6
LA Two-Way Point Source ..................................................................................................................................7
Unpacking...................................................................................................................................................................8
Contents .....................................................................................................................................................................8
Functions and Operations ..........................................................................................................................................9
LA/RS 121, 123, 151, 153 Rear Input Panel Diagram .........................................................................................9
RS115 Rear Input Panel Diagram..................................................................................................................... 11
RS118 Rear Input Panel Diagram..................................................................................................................... 13
Audio Connections .................................................................................................................................................. 14
Analog Audio ................................................................................................................................................... 14
AC Mains Connection .............................................................................................................................................. 15
Linking power (only on LA/RS 123/153 Models)............................................................................................. 15
Operating Indicators................................................................................................................................................ 16
Operating Limits .................................................................................................................................................. 16
Adjusting the Output Level.................................................................................................................................. 17
Onboard Processing & Voicing ................................................................................................................................ 17
Voicing Options................................................................................................................................................ 17
Main................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Monitor............................................................................................................................................................ 17
EAW DSP Innovations.............................................................................................................................................. 18
DynO™ ............................................................................................................................................................. 18
EAW Focusing™ ............................................................................................................................................... 18
LA & RS Application Configurations......................................................................................................................... 19
Rotating the horn (RS Only)............................................................................................................................. 19
Application Notes.................................................................................................................................................... 20
Flying LA or RS from threaded mounting points ................................................................................................. 20

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Using LA or RS as a Stage Monitor....................................................................................................................... 20
Using Pole Mount with LA or RS (on tripod or LA or RS subwoofer)................................................................... 20
Rigging ..................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Basic Field Troubleshooting & Repair...................................................................................................................... 22
Rigging Problems................................................................................................................................................. 23
Enclosure and Integral Hardware........................................................................................................................ 23
Cosmetics (for RS Products only)......................................................................................................................... 23
Driver Service (for RS Products only)................................................................................................................... 23
Powered Loudspeaker Electronics ...................................................................................................................... 24
Internal Electronics and Wiring........................................................................................................................... 24
Electrical Warnings.................................................................................................................................................. 24
AC MAINS SUPPLY ............................................................................................................................................... 24
Operating Temperature....................................................................................................................................... 24
General Service.................................................................................................................................................... 25
Rigging Service..................................................................................................................................................... 25
Routine Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................... 25
Internal Electronics and Wiring........................................................................................................................... 25
Contacting EAW....................................................................................................................................................... 26
Operating Questions ........................................................................................................................................... 26
Service Information............................................................................................................................................. 26

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