Fender XP 110 User manual

XP SERIES
From Fender Pro Audio
Owner's Manual for
XP 110 / 112 / 115
LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEMS
P/N 052004

Fender Musical Instruments
7975 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 U.S.A.
Fender knows the importance of sound reinforcement. From the simple box-top mixer
to today's professional touring concert systems, the need to communicate, to make the
connection between the performer and the audience is foremost in Fender's mind.
Perhaps no other single piece of gear can make or break your band's sound. You see,
your sound system is more than just a combination of dials, wires and speakers. It is
an integral part of the audio chain and should be treated with special care and attention
to detail.
At Fender, we know what building quality musical instruments and sound reinforcement
equipment is all about. In fact, many of the world's best sounding electric musical
instruments and sound reinforcement equipment proudly wear the Fender name.
Whether you need a simple box top powered mixer for your Saturday afternoon jam, or
a professional full-size concert system, Fender has the sound reinforcement equipment
to meet your needs. Likewise, your decision to purchase Fender pro audio gear is one
you will appreciate with each performance for years to come.
Wishing you years of enjoyment and a heartfelt thank you,
Bill Schultz
Chairman
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation
Bill Schultz

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3/4” Birch Plywood Cabinet
High Current 1/4” Phone Jacks
Dual Piezoelectric Horn
Rugged Metal Grille
Metal Corners and Rubber Feet
Tough Synthetic Indoor/Outdoor
Carpet
Thank you for purchasing an XP Series 110 / 112 /
115LoudspeakerSystemfromFender®ProAudio. We
are sure you will find it both a unique and effective
sound reinforcement product, providing years of
trouble-free service day in and day out.
XPSeriesLoudspeakerSystemsareprofessional,full-
range, two-way, compact loudspeakers designed for
the most demanding permanent or portable sound
reinforcementrequirements. Withscientificallyderived
trapezoidal shapes, these speakers are ideal for use
as a two-way system or as the mid / high pack in a
three-way set-up incorporating a Fender 115sA /
118sA subwoofer loudspeaker system.
XP Series Loudspeaker Systems are designed to form
the basis of everything from a small public address
systemtothenightlyrigorsofa“workingband’s”sound
system. After moisture sealing, XP Series cabinets are
coveredin arugged blackcarpet. Likewise,XP Series
cabinets also feature metal corners and rubber feet for
a longer life and lasting looks.
Pleasereadthroughthisowner’sguideinordertomore
fully understand the operational characteristics of your
XP Series Loudspeaker enclosure.
CAUTION: Almost all speakers produce strong
magnetic fields which may interfere with the
normal operation of nearby electronic devices,
includingtelevisionsandcomputervideomonitors.
To reduce or eliminate interference, increase the
distance between this product and other nearby
electronic devices.
INTRODUCTION
XP SERIES 110 / 112 / 115
XP SERIES 110 / 112 / 115
PROFESSIONAL LOUDSPEAKER
PROFESSIONAL LOUDSPEAKER
SYSTEMS
SYSTEMS

Parallelorseriesarethetwobasicwayswhichmultiple
speakerscanbeconnectedtoasinglepoweramplifier.
When speakers are connected in parallel, their
combinedimpedance decreases. For speakers wired
in series the opposite is true, their combined
impedanceincreases. Thus,whenspeakersarewired
inseries,higherimpedancespeakersintheseriesdraw
morepower from the amplifier than do speakers in the
series with lower impedances. When speakers are
wired in parallel, the opposite is true. Higher
impedance speakers will draw less power from the
amplifier than lower impedance speakers will draw.
At Fender®, we recommend connecting multiple
speakers in parallel for several reasons. First, if one
speakerfails,theotherswillcontinuetooperate. Second,
because in a series connection one speaker affects the
output of the other speakers, unpredictable frequency
response is a concern. Third, most speaker cabinets
arealreadywiredforparallelconnectionsmakingparallel
connections the most common wiring method.
Below are two charts demonstrating how to calculate
both parallel and series impedance.
Keep in mind, power and audio signal cables are the
most common sources of sound system failure. Well
made and carefully maintained cables are essential to
thereliabilityoftheentiresoundsystem. Iflongspeaker
cablesarerequired,itisimportanttoensurethecable‘s
gauge is sufficient to transfer all of the available
amplifier power to the speakers rather than absorbing
the power itself. As a rule of thumb, larger wires are
better as they conduct more power to the speakers
(larger wire has smaller gauge numbers).
Below are two charts listing speaker wire gauges and
recommendations for best results.
*Example - If the speaker wire length
required is between 25-50 feet (7.60-
15.25 meters) and the speaker
impedance is 8Ω, the minimum
recommended speaker wire gauge is 16.
100'-UP
(30.5 m-UP)
50'-100'
(15.25-30.5 m)
*25'-50'
(7.60-15.25 m)
10'-25'
(3.05-7.60 m)
0'-10'
(0.00-3.05 m)
SPEAKER WIRE GAUGE
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE [z]
SPEAKER WIRE LENGTH
AWG Resistance in Ωper foot
(30.5 cm) @ 77º F (25º C)
18
16
14
12
10
.00651
.00409
.00258
.00162
.00102
8.00064
0.83
1.32
2.10
3.32
5.27
8.38
10 12 14
12 14 16
14 *16 18
16 18 18
18 18 18
4Ω*8Ω16Ω
Cross-
Section
[mm ]
2
Cabinet A
Impedance
Cabinet B
Impedance
16Ω*
8Ω
8Ω*16Ω
PARALLEL IMPEDANCE
*Example- Cabinet A is 8 ohms. Cabinet B is
16 ohms . The total impedance when connected
in parallel is:
+
-
+
-
+ -
AB
2n1
ZZZ ...
+
Zs=
2n1
18 20* 24 32
10 12 16 24
6 8 12 20
4 6 10 18
Cabinet A
Impedance
Cabinet B
Impedance
16Ω*
8Ω
4Ω
2Ω
2Ω4Ω*8Ω16Ω
+
-
+
-
+ -
B
A
SERIES IMPEDANCE
5.3* 8
4 5.3
...
1
1
Z1
Z
1
Z+
Zp=
1
81 16
+
1= 5.3 ohms.
Zp=
SPEAKER WIRING AND CONNECTIONS
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The XP Series Loudspeaker Systems’ 1/4" jacks are
wired in parallel allowing any one of the connectors to
be used as an input and any other as an output. This
allows "daisy chaining" of multiple loudspeakers,
eliminatingtheneedforseverallong,cumbersomeruns
of speaker cable (see diagram on page 6). Their
connections are as follows:
Polarity Phone Jack
Positive (+) Tip
Negative (-) Sleeve
If XP enclosures are used as the mid / high pack in a
larger three-way loudspeaker array, an external
crossover may be used with the speaker and two
channelsof poweramplification willbe required:one for
thelowfrequenciesandanotherforthehighfrequencies
(see diagram on page 7).
The placement of any speaker can dramatically affect
its sound. Thus, there are several considerations to
review when placing loudspeakers.
First, the range of the horizontal coverage should be
determined. Thespeakermaybeusedasasingleunit,
aspart of a pair, oras part of a groupof widely spaced
enclosures,inanycase,maximumhorizontalcoverage
will be desired. Examples of these types of setups
are shown. The horn in this configuration has a
horizontal coverage angle of 70º and a vertical
coverage of 35º.
NOTE:Whensettingup yourXP Seriesenclosures, be
suretoplacethe cabinetsinsucha wayastominimize
overlapping radiating patterns.
A second consideration is for feedback and bass
performance. Ifthespeakerisplaced near a large, flat
wall, the bass output will increase by approximately 6
dB. Placing the speaker near a wall can cause
feedback. If this occurs, the speaker must be moved.
A third consideration is to what degree the speaker
should be "heard and not seen", especially in
permanent installations. Remember, where the
speaker cabinets are placed will effect both their tone
and radiating patterns.
XP Series cabinets are covered in a
tough, soil resistant synthetic
indoor/outdoor carpet for long life and
lasting good looks. To clean the
carpeted cabinet, use a brush to wipe
awayanysmudgesordirt. Forstubborn
stains, a sponge with a light soapy
solution may be used. Avoid spilling liquids on the
input panel, grille and speakers.
XP SERIES SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
SETUP SUGGESTIONS
Two speakers arranged as a mono or stereo
pair requiring maximum horizontal coverage
Audience
Stage
XP
Cabinet
XP
Cabinet
Two speakers in a "loose pack" array
requiring maximum horizontal
coverage
30º
XP
Cabinet XP
Cabinet
CARPET COVERING CARE

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“DAISY CHAINING” XP SERIES ENCLOSURES

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XP Series
Enclosure
XP Series
Enclosure INPUT
LOW
OUT
HIGH
OUT
PCN-2 ELECTRONIC CROSSOVER
- ∞ - ∞ - ∞
- ∞ - ∞
- ∞
INPUT
USING AN ELECTRONIC CROSSOVER WITH XP SERIES ENCLOSURES

MODEL 110-XP 112-XP 115-XP
PART NUMBER 071-1100-100 071-1200-100 071-1500-100
MAXIMUM dB SPL
OUTPUT LONG TERM 120 dB 121 dB 121 dB
CABINET 3/4" (1.9 cm) 3/4" (1.9 cm) 3/4" (1.9 cm)
Birch Plywood Birch Plywood Birch Plywood
CONNECTIONS (2) 1/4" Phone Jacks (2) 1/4" Phone Jacks (2) 1/4" Phone Jacks
DRIVER Low: 10" (25.4 cm) woofer 12" (30.5 cm) woofer 15" (38.1 cm) woofer
2" (5 cm) voice coil 2" (5 cm) voice coil 2.5" (6.35 cm) voice coil
High: 1" (2.5 cm) Exit Throat 1" (2.5 cm) Exit Throat 1" (2.5 cm) Exit Throat
Polymer Diaphragm Polymer Diaphragm Polymer Diaphragm
Dual Piezoelectric Driver Dual Piezoelectric Driver Dual Piezoelectric Driver
FREQUENCY Axial
RESPONSE +/- 3 dB: 65 Hz to 20kHz 60 Hz to 20kHz 60 Hz to 20kHz
AXIAL SPL @
SENSITIVITY 1W/1m: 94 dB 95 dB 95 dB
POWER RATING 100W 100W 150W
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE 8Ω8Ω8Ω
DIMENSIONS Height 20.25" (51 cm) 21.25" (54 cm) 23.8" (60 cm)
Width (front) 14.6" (37 cm) 18" (46 cm) 20.9" (53 cm)
Width (rear) 6.4" (16 cm) 6.4" (16 cm) 8.4" (21 cm)
Depth 15.6" (40 cm) 18.4" (47 cm) 19.6" (50 cm)
WEIGHT 37 lbs. (16.7 kg) 50 lbs. (22.7 kg) 58 lbs. (26.3 kg)
A PRODUCT OF:
FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORP.
CORONA, CA 91720 USA
SPECIFICATIONS