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
RS™System Overview ................................................................................................................................................5
RS Two-Way Point Source ..................................................................................................................................6
RS Subwoofers....................................................................................................................................................7
LA™System Overview ................................................................................................................................................7
Unpacking...................................................................................................................................................................8
Contents .....................................................................................................................................................................9
Functions and Operations ....................................................................................................................................... 10
RS & LA Series Rear Input Panel Diagram........................................................................................................ 10
RS115 Subwoofer Rear Input Panel Diagram.................................................................................................. 12
RS118 Subwoofer Rear Input Panel Diagram.................................................................................................. 14
Audio Connections .................................................................................................................................................. 15
Analog Audio ................................................................................................................................................... 15
AC Mains Connection .............................................................................................................................................. 16
Linking power (only on RS or LA 123/153 Models) ......................................................................................... 16
Operating Indicators................................................................................................................................................ 17
Operating Limits .................................................................................................................................................. 17
Adjusting the Output Level.................................................................................................................................. 18
Onboard Processing & Voicing ................................................................................................................................ 18
Voicing Options................................................................................................................................................ 18
Main................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Monitor............................................................................................................................................................ 18
EAW DSP Innovations.............................................................................................................................................. 19
DynO™............................................................................................................................................................. 19
EAW Focusing™............................................................................................................................................... 19
RS & LA Application Configurations......................................................................................................................... 20
Rotating the horn (RS Series Only) .................................................................................................................. 20
Application Notes.................................................................................................................................................... 21
Flying RS Series from threaded mounting points................................................................................................ 21

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Using RS or LA as a Stage Monitor....................................................................................................................... 21
Using Pole Mount with RS or LA (on tripod or RS subwoofer)............................................................................ 21
Rigging (RS Series Only)........................................................................................................................................... 22
Basic Field Troubleshooting & Repair...................................................................................................................... 23
Rigging Problems................................................................................................................................................. 24
Enclosure and Integral Hardware........................................................................................................................ 24
Cosmetics (RS Series)........................................................................................................................................... 24
Driver Service....................................................................................................................................................... 24
Powered Loudspeaker Electronics ...................................................................................................................... 25
Internal Electronics and Wiring........................................................................................................................... 25
Electrical Warnings.................................................................................................................................................. 25
AC MAINS SUPPLY ............................................................................................................................................... 25
Operating Temperature....................................................................................................................................... 25
General Service.................................................................................................................................................... 26
Rigging Service..................................................................................................................................................... 26
Routine Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................... 26
Internal Electronics and Wiring........................................................................................................................... 26
Contacting EAW....................................................................................................................................................... 27
Operating Questions ........................................................................................................................................... 27
Service Information............................................................................................................................................. 27

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