Harbinger APS15 User manual

APS15 User Manual
15” Two-way Speaker
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Welcome
FCC Statements
1. Caution: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2. 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 protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, 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separationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
•Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.
•Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
Congratulations on your purchase of the Harbinger APS15 two-way active loudspeaker.
By following these guidelines and suggestions, your new Harbinger loudspeaker will provide you with many years of great
sound and reliable service.
Here’s what you’ll find:
•Two-way,Full-RangePoweredSpeakerwith15”Wooferand13/8” Compression Driver
•180-wattRMS,Convection-Cooled,ClassA/BAmplier
•3-ChannelMic/LineMixer
–2Mic/LineInputChannelswithIndividualBalancedandUnbalancedConnections
–1DualRCA/SingleXLRLineInputforPlaybackDevicessuchasMP3,CDPlayersandMore
•5-BandGraphicEqualizer
•IndividualBalancedandUnbalancedLineOutputsforConnectingotherPoweredSpeakers
•Built-InStandMount
•LEDClipIndicator

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Important Safety Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
FIRE, REPLACE FUSE WITH THE SAME
TYPE AND RATING. DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
AVIS: Ne pas ouvrir l'appareil!
Danger de décharge électrique!
THE LIGHTING FLASH WITH ARROW SYMBOL WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL
TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UN-ISULATED
DANGEROUS VOLTAGES WITHIN THE PRODUCTS ENCLOSURE, THAT MAY BE OF
SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE 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 ACCOM-
PANYING THE APPLIANCE.
WARNING-Whenusingelectricproducts,basicprecautionsshouldalwaysbefollowed,includingthefollowing:
• Readallinstructionsbeforeusingtheproduct.
• Donotusethisproductnearwater,i.e.abathtub,sink,wetbasement,orswimmingpool.
• Thisproduct,incombinationwithotherheadphonesandspeakers,maybecapableofproducingsoundlevelsthat
could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for long periods of time at a high-volume level or any level that is
uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a doctor.
• Theproductshouldbelocatedawayfromheatsourcessuchasradiators,heatresistors,oranyotherproductthatproduces
heat.
• Theproductshouldbeconnectedtoadesignatedpowersupplydescribedintheseinstructions.
• Thepowersupplycordshouldbeunpluggedwhenleftunusedforalongperiodoftime.
• Careshouldbetakensothatobjectsdonotfallorliquidsarenotspilledintotheenclosurethroughitsopenings.
• Theproductshouldbeservicedbyqualitypersonnelwhen:
1. The power supply cord or plug has been damaged
  2.Objectshavefallen,orliquidhasbeenspilledintheproduct
3. The product has been exposed to rain
4. The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance
5. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged
• Donotattempttoservicetheproductbeyondthatdescribedintheuser-maintenanceinstructions.Allotherservicingshould
be performed by quality service personnel.
CAUTION
• Instructionsareintendedtoalerttheusertotheriskofinjuryormaterialdamage,shouldtheunitbeusedimproperly.
• Materialdamagereferstodamageorotheradverseeffectscausedwithrespecttothehomeandallitsfurnishings,aswell
as to domestic animals or pets.

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1. MIC Inputs -TwoMICinputpairs.Eachoneacceptsahigh-impedance¼”jackand/oralow-impedance
XLRconnection.Forbestresults,usealow-impedancemicrophoneandaproperlywiredcable.
2. LINE Input -Acceptsline-levelsignalsthroughtheDualRCAjacksorthesingleXLRconnector.
3. LINE Out - Sends signal out before the power amp, for connection to another active speaker or any other
device that accepts a line level signal.
4. Power Switch -Switchestheunitonoroff.BesuretoturntheMASTERleveldownbeforeyouturnthe
unit on.
5. FUSE & AC -ThisisapowersocketwiththeFUSEholder.
Back Panel
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CAUTION:
FIRE, REPLACE FUSE WITH THE SAME
TYPE AND RATING. DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
MODELS:
FUSE:
AC~:
110V/120V~50/60Hz
APS15(S15QP-C)
T2A 250V
285VA MAX
AVIS: Ne pas ouvrir l'appareil!
Danger de décharge électrique!

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Side Panel
1. 5-Band Graphic Equalizer - Thisequalizercomesbeforethemastervolume.Useittoadjusttheoverall
equalizationtopreventfeedback,andenhancethetoneofyourmusic.
2. MIC - ControlstheMICinputlevel.
3. LINE - ControlstheLINEinputlevel.
4. MASTER - Adjuststhenaloutputlevel.
5. CLIP Indicator - ThisLEDwillilluminateifoutputsignalexceedstheoutputcapacityoftheamplier.
Reduce the input signal when it lights up.
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Specifications
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System Specifications
Frequency Response (-3dB) 45Hz-18kHz
Frequency Range (-6dB) 40Hz-20kHz
MaxSPLLong-term@1m 98dB
MaxSPLPeak@1m 121dB
Crossover 18dB/oct@3.5kHz(passive)
AUDIO
MICInput
Input Type 2bal.XLR&2bal.1/4”
Input Impedance 3kOhms
Input Sensitivity -46dBu
LINEInput
Input Type bal.XLR/bal.RCA
Input Impedance 10kOhms
Input Sensitivity -26dBu
FrequencyEqualizer
Type 5-bandGraphicEqualizer
Frequency 250Hz/750Hz/2kHz/6kHz/12kHz
EqualizeRange -12dB/+12dB
Power Amplifier
RatedOutputPower 180Watts
MaxOutputPower 216Watts
Power Supply 110V/120V~50/60Hz
MaxPowerConsumption 285VA
Rated THD <0.5%(20Hz-20kHz)
Frequency Response +1/-2dB(20Hz-20kHz)
Cooling ConvectionExtrusion
Design ClassA/B
Dimensions H28.7”xW19.3”xD14.6”
Weight 46.3 lb.

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Harbinger provides to the original purchaser a two (2) year limited warranty on materials and workmanship on all
Harbinger cabinets and loudspeaker components from the date of purchase.
If your covered product is defective, ship the defective component together with proof of purchase, freight prepaid and insured,
toanAuthorizedHarbingerrepaircenterordirectlytoHarbingerSupportHeadquarters.Ifyouareuncertainwhichcomponent
is defective, or to obtain instructions for removing a component, please contact Harbinger Support Headquarters for assistance
at [email protected], or visit www.HarbingerProAudio.com.
AReturnAuthorizationNumbermustbeobtainedfromourCustomerServiceDepartmentpriortoshippingtheproduct.
TolocatearepaircenternearyouandtoobtainaReturnAuthorizationNumber,contactsupport@HarbingerProAudio.
com or visit www.HarbingerProAudio.com.
This warranty does not cover service or parts to repair damage caused by neglect, abuse, normal wear and tear and cosmetic
appearance to the cabinetry not directly attributed to defects in materials or workmanship. Also excluded from coverage
are damages caused directly or indirectly due to any service, repair(s), or modifications of the cabinet, which have not been
authorizedorapprovedbyHarbinger.Thistwo(2)yearwarrantydoesnotcoverserviceorpartstorepairdamagecausedby
accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, burnt voice-coils, over-powering, negligence, inadequate packing or inadequate shipping
procedures. The sole and exclusive remedy of the foregoing limited warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement of
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