Harbinger V1012 User manual

V1012 V1015
POWERED LOUDSPEAKERS
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V1012 and V1015 Owner’s Manual
TM POWERED LOUDSPEAKERS
V1012 & V1015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME ................................................................... 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................. 5
QUICK START GUIDE .................................................... 7
VâRiSERIES BACK PANEL .............................................. 8
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................... 9
WARRANTY ................................................................ 11

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WELCOME
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Harbinger VâRi Series 400
Watt powered speaker. By following these guidelines and suggestions,
your new Harbinger loudspeaker will provide you with many years of great
sound and reliable service.
VâRi Series speakers are perfect for musicians, DJs, and presenters needing
a flexible portable loudspeaker. The VâRi series can be used as a main
speaker mounted on a stand, or a monitor speaker on the floor. Also,
multiple VâRi Series speakers can be linked together to form a larger system.
Your new VâRi Series powered loudspeaker includes:
• Two-way, full-range powered speaker
° V1012 12” driver and 1.35” compression driver or
° V1015 15” driver and 1.35” compression driver
• 400 Watt Class-D amplifier
• 3-Channel Mixer with Line Out
° Switchable XLR/¼” mic/line input
° Balanced ¼” mono or unbalanced RCA stereo line input
° Stereo 1/8” aux input
° Balanced XLR line output
• Dual band EQ
• Built-in 1 3/8” (35mm) stand mount
• LED indicators for power and signal/clip

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1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all Instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions. DO NOT turn on the amplifier module before
connecting all other external devices.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11. Only use attachment/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a
cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. POWER SOURCES – This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the rating label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or
local power company.
16. Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect
device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
17. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY – Care should be taken so that objects do
not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
18. Water and Moisture: This product should be kept away from direct
contact with liquids. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
19. Keep the speaker system out of extended or intense direct sun light.
20. No containers filled with any type of liquid should be placed on or near
the speaker system.
21. SERVICING – The user should not attempt any service to the speaker
and/or amplifier beyond that described in the operating instructions.
All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
22. VENTILATION – Slots and openings in the amplifier are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect
it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be blocked by placing the product
on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should
not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase
or rack.
23. Protective earthing terminal: The apparatus should be connected to a
main socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
24. ACCESSORIES – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or
sold with the product.
25. When moving or not using the appliance, secure the power cord (e.g.,
wrap it with a cable tie). Be careful not to damage the power cord.
Before using it again, make sure the power cord has not been damaged.
If the power cord has been damaged at all, bring the unit and cord to a
qualified service technician for repair or replacement as specified by the
manufacturer.
26. LIGHTNING – For added protection during a lightning storm, or when
it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from
the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning
and power-line surges.
27. REPLACEMENT PARTS – When replacement parts are required,
be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified
by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or
other hazards.
28. Minimum distances 5CM around the apparatus for sufficient ventilations.
29. No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on
the apparatus.
30. The use of apparatus in moderate climates.
To prevent electric shock, do not use a polarized plug with an extension
cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to
prevent blade exposure.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock do
not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
AVERTISEEMENT: Pour réduire les risques
d’incendie et d’électrocution, ne pas exposer ce
matérial à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC
ELECTRIQUE NE
PAS OUVRIR
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
remove chassis. No user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock do
not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
AVERTISEEMENT: Pour réduire les risques
d’incendie et d’électrocution, ne pas exposer ce
matérial à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC
ELECTRIQUE NE
PAS OUVRIR
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
remove chassis. No user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO
THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND
MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE UNIT.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock do
not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
AVERTISEEMENT: Pour réduire les risques
d’incendie et d’électrocution, ne pas exposer ce
matérial à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC
ELECTRIQUE NE
PAS OUVRIR
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
remove chassis. No user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS,
SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

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CAUTION - To prevent electric shock hazard, do not connect to mains
power supply while grille is removed.
CAUTION - To prevent electric shock hazard, replace grille.
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
The exclamation point triangular symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the user manual accompanying the Amplifier.
The lightning flash with an arrow triangular symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure, and may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock.
WARNING Handle the power supply cord with care.
Do not damage or deform it as it may cause electric shock or malfunction
when used. Hold the plug attachment when removing from wall outlet. Do
not pull on the power cord.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock do
not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
AVERTISEEMENT: Pour réduire les risques
d’incendie et d’électrocution, ne pas exposer ce
matérial à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC
ELECTRIQUE NE
PAS OUVRIR
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
remove chassis. No user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
HEARING DAMAGE AND PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE SPLs
This product is capable of producing extremely loud volume
levels that can cause permanent hearing damage to performers,
production crews or the audience. Hearing protection is
recommended during long-term exposure to high SPLs (sound
pressure levels).
Remember, if it hurts, it is definitely too loud! Long term exposure to
high SPLs first causes temporary threshold shifts; limiting your ability
to hear the actual loudness and exercise good judgment. Repeated
long-term exposure to high SPLs will cause permanent hearing loss.
Please note the recommended exposure limits in the accompanying
table. More information about these limits is available on the US
government Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) website at:
www.osha.gov.
Permissible Noise Exposures (1)
Duration per day, hours Sound level dBA slow response
8 90
6 92
4 95
397
2100
1.5 102
1105
0.5 110
0.25 or less 115

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QUICK START GUIDE
SETTING UP / HELPFUL TIPS
• Position the VâRi speaker in the desired location, and ensure the speaker
is stable
• Make sure the POWER switch is OFF
• Make certain INPUT 1 GAIN, INPUT 2 GAIN, and MASTER VOLUME
are down
• Set EQUALIZER knobs to center (12 o’clock)
MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
• Plug connections to INPUT 1 — check that the MIC/LINE switch matches the
source (Mic for microphones and instruments, Line for mixers, keyboards,
or instruments with active pickups)
• Plug connections to INPUT 2 — note that Input 2 is a Line Input, and will not
work well with a microphone
• Plug connection to AUX INPUT from mobile audio device or computer
POWERING UP
• Turn on the power to any devices plugged into INPUT 1, INPUT 2,
or AUX INPUT.
• Power ON the speaker
• Slowly turn the MASTER VOLUME to 12 o’clock
• Slowly turn up the volume of the aux input device to the desired level
• Turn INPUT 1 GAIN to the desired level
• Turn INPUT 2 GAIN to the desired level
CLIP INDICATOR
• The SIG/CLIP LED will light up BLUE when the speaker is receiving a
signal. If it is distorting, the LED will turn RED and the MASTER VOLUME
should be turned down
FLOOR MONITOR APPLICATIONS
• Turn the LOW Equalizer knob down slightly to reduce unwanted rumble
and low-frequency build-up. This will reduce feedback and make vocals
clearer.
LINKING MULTIPLE SPEAKERS
• If linking multiple speakers, connect all input sources to the first VâRi
speaker, plug the LINE OUT connection of first VâRi speaker to the LINE
IN connection of next VâRi speaker, and continue the daisy chain to the
last speaker. (This is common where multiple monitor mixers share the
same feed from the mixing board.)
• To avoid “pops” when turning power on/off, the last speaker should be
powered on last, and powered off first.
VâRi Series speakers can be used as Main Speakers
or Monitor Speakers.
Main
Monitor

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V â Ri SERIES BACK PANEL
AUX INPUT
1/8” stereo input for connecting your phone, computer, MP3
player, or other device to your VâRi speaker. This input feeds
directly to the Master Volume control, without an input gain
adjustment. Adjust the volume on your source device to the
desired level, then set the VâRi speaker’s level controls for any
other inputs and MASTER VOLUME level.
INPUT 1
This input features a balanced XLR jack, and balanced/
unbalanced TRS (tip/ring/sleeve) ¼” jack. For best results, use
only the XLR or ¼” jack, not both. Set the MIC/LINE button to
match the input device to prevent distortion. Unbalanced ¼”
instrument jacks may be used here — in that case, start with
the button in LINE setting. Then, if the gain is too low, turn the
volume down, select MIC, and slowly raise the volume.
INPUT 2
This input features a balanced XLR jack for +4dB line level
signals, and a stereo pair of unbalanced RCA jacks. For best
results, use only XLR jack, or RCA jacks, not both.
EQUALIZER
The HIGH knob will provide +/- 12dB of boost or cut above
10kHz. Turn the HIGH knob up to add clarity and definition to
vocals, acoustic instruments, or backing tracks. Turn the HIGH
knob down to reduce hiss or feedback.
The LOW knob will provide +/- 12dB of boost or cut below
100Hz. Turn the LOW knob up to add bass or warmth to the
speaker. Turn the LOW knob down to remove rumble and noise
when the program material does not contain low frequencies,
or when using the speaker as a floor monitor.
MASTER VOLUME
The MASTER VOLUME controls the overall volume of all 3
inputs.
SIG/CLIP LED
The SIG/CLIP LED will light up BLUE when the speaker is
receiving a signal. If it is distorting, the LED will turn RED and
the MASTER VOLUME should be turned down.
PWR (POWER) LED
The PWR LED indicates that the VâRi speaker’s AC power cord
is connected to an electrical outlet, and the Power Switch is
turned on.
LINE OUT
The LINE OUT is used to link multiple speakers together using
the same audio signal. Connect the LINE OUT of the first
speaker to a Line Input of the next speaker in the signal path.
POWER SWITCH
Turn the VâRi speaker ON or OFF. If you have multiple
speakers linked, you can avoid “pops” when turning power
on/off by powering the last speaker on last, and powering it
off first before other speakers.
IEC POWER INPUT AND FUSE CARRIER
The IEC AC cable plug inserts into this jack. This is also where
the main fuse housing is located.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Harbinger Vâri Series V1012 V1015
Amplifier
Input 1 XLR/TRS balanced input with MIC/LINE
switch and INPUT GAIN control
XLR/TRS balanced input with MIC/LINE
switch and INPUT GAIN control
Input 2 XLR +4dB balanced jack, dual (stereo)
RCA -10dB unbalanced jacks, and input
gain control
XLR +4dB balanced jack, dual (stereo)
RCA -10dB unbalanced jacks, and input
gain control
AUX Input 1/8” mini TRS -10dB unbalanced jack for
phone, computer, or mobile audio devices.
Direct to master volume control.
1/8” mini TRS -10dB unbalanced jack for
phone, computer, or mobile audio devices.
Direct to master volume control.
Line Output XLR line output +4dB XLR line output +4dB
Power Output RMS @ 100 watts / 400 watts Peak RMS @ 100 watts / 400 watts Peak
Low EQ +/-12dB shelf, 100Hz +/-12dB shelf, 100Hz
High EQ +/-12dB shelf at 10kHz +/-12dB shelf at 10kHz
Volume Controls for INPUT 1, INPUT 2 and MASTER
VOLUME
Controls for INPUT 1, INPUT 2 and
MASTER VOLUME
Power Input 110-120V/60 Hz 110-120V/60 Hz
Features Class-D amplifier design
Removable AC power cord
Signal/Clip LED
Power LED
Class-D amplifier design
Removable AC power cord
Signal/Clip LED
Power LED
Speaker
Type 12” 2- way vented design 15" 2-way vented design
Frequency 55–20kHz 45–20kHz
Max SPL 118dB (at max amp output) 119dB (at max amp output)
HF Driver 1.35" Compression Driver, 8 Ohm 1.35” Compression Driver, 8 Ohm
LF Driver 12” Driver with 2” Voice Coil, 4 Ohm 15” Driver with 2” Voice Coil, 4 Ohm
Cabinet Molded plastic construction with top and side
handles
Molded plastic construction with top and
side handles

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Grill 0.8 mm steel 0.8 mm steel
Suspension
Points
V1012 is not designed
for suspension
V1015 is not designed
for suspension
Pole Mount 1 3/8” (35mm) stand pole with
M6 screw
1 3/8” (35mm) stand pole with
M6 screw
Product
Dimensions
40.5cm x 32.5cm x 55cm
(15.95 in x 12.80 in x 21.65 in)
65cm x 47cm x 38cm
(25.59 in x 18.50 in x 14.96 in)

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WARRANTY
2 YEAR HARBINGER LIMITED WARRANTY
Harbinger provides, to the original purchaser, a two (2) year limited warranty
on materials and workmanship on all Harbinger cabinets, loudspeaker and
amplifier components from the date of purchase.
For warranty support, please visit our website at www.HarbingerProAudio.
com, or contact our Support Team at 888-286-1809 for assistance.
Harbinger will repair or replace the unit at Harbinger’s discretion.
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 has 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 any defective or non-conforming
component. All warranties including, but not limited to, the express warranty
and the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose are limited to the two (2) year warranty period. Some states do
not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitation may not apply to you. There are no express warranties beyond
those stated here. In the event that applicable law does not allow the
limitation of the duration of the implied warranties to the warranty period,
then the duration of the implied warranties shall be limited to as long as is
provided by applicable law. No warranties apply after that period.
Retailer and manufacturer shall not be liable for damages based upon
inconvenience, loss of use of product, loss of time, interrupted operation or
commercial loss or any other incidental or consequential damages including
but not limited to lost profits, downtime, goodwill, damage to or replacement
of equipment and property, and any costs of recovering, reprogramming,
or reproducing any program or data stored in equipment that is used with
Harbinger products. This guarantee gives you specific legal rights; you may
have other legal rights, which vary from state to state.
Harbinger P.O. Box 5111, Thousand Oaks, CA 91359-5111
All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are recognized
as the property of their respective holders.
Have a question about service, warranty or parts?
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