Waudio SATURN 12 SYSTEM User manual

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Order Code: SPEA41
SATURN 12 SYSTEM

WARNING
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP!
Unpacking Instructions
Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to
ensure that all the parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the dealer
immediately and retain the packaging material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from
shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packaging
materials. In the event that a product must be returned to the supplier, it is important that the
equipment is returned in the original carton and packaging.
CAUTION!
Keep this equipment away from rain,
moisture and liquids.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Every person involved with the installation, operation & maintenance of this
equipment should:
- Be competent
- Follow the instructions of this manual
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DANGER OF BURNING!
The materials used in this speaker system are easily ammable.
If B1 is required at the installation place, the surface must be treated with an
appropriate re retardant at regular intervals.
DANGER TO LIFE!
A falling speaker system can cause deadly accidents. All safety instructions
given in this manual must be observed.
CAUTION! TAKE CARE USING THIS EQUIPMENT!
HIGH VOLTAGE-RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!!

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IMPORTANT:
The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused
by the non-observance of this manual or any unauthorised modication to the
equipment.
 •Neverletthepower-cablecomeintocontactwithothercables.Handlethepower-cable
and all mains voltage connections with particular caution!
 •Neverremovewarningorinformativelabelsfromtheequipment.
 •Donotopentheequipmentanddonotmodifytheequipment.
 •Donotconnectthisequipmenttoadimmer-pack.
 •Donotswitchtheequipmentonandoffinshortintervals,asthiswillreducethe
system’s life.
 •Onlyusetheequipmentindoors.
 •Donotexposetoammablesources,liquidsorgases.
 •Alwaysdisconnectthepowerfromthemainswhenequipmentisnotinuseorbefore
 cleaning!Onlyhandlethepower-cablebytheplug.Neverpullouttheplugbypullingthe
power-cable.
 •Makesurethattheavailablevoltageisbetween220v/240v.
 •Makesurethatthepower-cableisnevercrimpedordamaged.Checktheequipmentand
the power-cable periodically.
 •Iftheequipmentisdroppedordamaged,disconnectthemainspowersupplyimmediately.
 Haveaqualiedengineerinspecttheequipmentbeforeoperatingagain.
 •Iftheequipmenthasbeenexposedtodrastictemperatureuctuation(e.g.after
transportation), do not switch it on immediately. The arising condensation might damage
the equipment. Leave the equipment switched off until it has reached room temperature.
 •Ifyourproductfailstofunctioncorrectly,discontinueuseimmediately.Packtheunit
 securely(preferablyintheoriginalpackingmaterial),andreturnittoyourProlightdealer
for service.
 •Onlyusefusesofsametypeandrating.
 •Repairs,servicingandpowerconnectionmustonlybecarriedoutbyaqualied
 technician.THISUNITCONTAINSNOUSERSERVICEABLEPARTS.
 •WARRANTY;Oneyearfromdateofpurchase.
OPERATING DETERMINATIONS
If this equipment is operated in any other way, than those described in this manual,
the product may suffer damage and the warranty becomes void.
Incorrect operation may lead to danger e.g.: short-circuit, burns, electric shocks,
lamp failure etc.
Donotendangeryourownsafetyandthesafetyofothers!
Incorrect installation or use can cause serious damage to people and property.

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Pleasenotethatspeakersystemscanmoveduetobassbeatsandvibrations.Furthermore,
unintended pushing on the speakers present a further risk. The speaker system must always be
secured against moving or the respective area has to be blocked.

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Thegivenmaximumpowerofthespeakersystemdescribesshorttermpeaksthesystemcan
handleasamaximum.ThecorrespondingRMSpoweris-asofallcomparablesystems(also
fromothermanufactures)-signicantlylower.Themaximumpowerofthespeakersystemmust
neverbeexceeded.Whenoperatingthespeakersystem,pleasemakesurethatthesystem
alwayssoundsclear.Whendistortioncanbeheard,eithertheamplierortheloudspeakerisbe-
ingoverdriven.Overloadscanquicklyleadtoamplierorspeakerdamage.Inordertoavoiddam-
age,pleasereducethevolumeimmediatelywhendistortioncanbeheard.Whenspeakersystems
are damaged by overdriving, the guarantee becomes void.
Theambienttemperaturemustalwaysbebetween-5˚Cand+45˚C.Keepawayfromdirect
sunlight(particularlyincars)andfromheaters.
Therelativehumiditymustnotexceed50%withanambienttemperatureof+45˚C.
This speaker system must only be installed at a solid, horizontal, anti-slip, vibration and
oscillationfreereresistantlocation.
Please note:Whenusingthisspeakersysteminpublicorindustrialareas,aseriesofsafety
instructions have to be followed that this manual can only give in part. The operator must therefore
inform himself on the current safety regulations.
Before installing the system, make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of
5timesthesystemsweight(e.g.weight20kg-pointload100kg).
Thespeakersystemmustneverbeinstalledhigherthan100cmwithoutasecondary
attachment.
Foroverheadinstallations(mountingheight>100cm),alwaysxthespeakersystemwithan
appropriate safety cable.
The installation area of the speaker system has to be built and constructed in a way that it can
hold10timestheweightofthespeakerfor1hourwithoutanydeformation.
Thetopspeakersystemcanbeinstalledontopofasubwoofer(satellitesystem),onaspeaker
standoranappropriatewallmounting.Thecarryingcapacityoftheextensionpole,thespeaker
stand,orwallmountingbracketmustneverbeexceeded.
DANGER TO LIFE!
The subwoofer must never be suspended - Danger to life due to falling
speaker systems.
DANGER TO LIFE!
The top speaker must only be suspended by experienced and trained
persons - Danger to life due to falling speakers systems.

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Makesurethattheareabelowtheinstallationplaceisblockedwhenrigging,deriggingor
servicing the system.
Please note: WAudiocannotbemadeliablefordamagescausedbyincorrectinstallationsand
excessivenoiselevels.
Mid/top speaker Features:
•Powerhandlingnominal:100WRMS
•Efciency(1watt/1metre):93dB
•MaximumcalculatedSPL:116dB
•Nominalimpedance:8Ohms
•Frequencyresponse:(+/-3dB):80Hz/125/200Hz-20kHz
(80Hz/125Hz,lowcut)
•Horizontalcoverage:90degrees
•Verticalcoverage:60degrees
•Lowfrequencytransducer:6.5”/165mm
•Highfrequencytransducer:1”/25mm
•Inputconnections:1xlockingspeakersocket
•Polemountable
•Multipleriggingpoints:2xM6(top)and4xM6(rear)
•Dimensions:209x373x218mm(LxWxH)
•Weight:7Kgs
Subwoofer features:
•Powerhandlingnominal:400WRMS
•Subamplier:1x500WRMS@4Ohms
•Mid/topspeakeramplier:2x150WRMS@8Ohms
•Efciency(1watt/1metre):95dB
•MaximumSPL(1m):125dB
•Frequencyresponse:(+/-3dB):52Hz-80Hz-200Hz
(hicut80Hz-200Hzadjustable)
•Lowfrequencytransducer:12”/300mm
•Nominalimpedance:4Ohms
•Subamplierconnections:2xlockingspeakersockets
•Mid/topspeakeramplierconnections:2xXLRinputs,2xJackmicinputsand2xXLRoutputs
•Polemountable
•Powersupply:240V
•Dimensions:470x360x490mm(LxWxH)
•Weight:25.5Kgs
Unpacking and transportation:
Unpacktheunitsandexaminethemfortransportdamage.
Whenboxedintheoriginalpackagingthespeakersystemshouldbecarriedbytwopersonsofthe
samesize.Carryingthespeakersystemwithonepersonaloneshouldbeavoidedastheheavy
weightandstraincouldleadtobackinjury.Pleasenotethatallspeakersystemsweighingmore
than25Kgsmustbetransportedbytwopersons.

Overview:
Sub amplier:
Mid/Top speaker:
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1. Satellite Input: Satellite input socket for speaker level signal input from the subwoofer.
2. Satellite Output: SpeakerlevelsignaloutputforconnectingtheRightsatellitemid/high
speaker.Minimumoutputimpedance8Ω
3. Microphone Inputs: Balanced6.35mm(¼”)jacksocketsforconnectionofdynamic
microphones.
4. Microphone Gain Controls: Independent gain controls for each of the two microphone inputs
5. Phase Reverse: Switchable phase applicable to the subwoofer only. The phase reverse can
be used to in certain venue’s where the room acoustics lead to phase cancellation as a result of
subwooferpositioningandreectedwaves.Thismayalsobeusedtocorrectanyreversedinput
wiring.Thenormalpositionforthisswitchshouldbethe“Normal”positionwiththe“Sub-Rev”
position used to correct any phase issues.
6. High Cut: Adjustablefrequencyhighpasslter,adjustablefrom80Hzupto200Hz.
7. Subwoofer Level Control: Level(volume)controlfortheSubwooferamplierallowingthe
balancebetweenbassandmid/hightobeadjusted.
8. Subwoofer Clip Indicator LED: ThisLEDasheswhentheoutputsignalstartsdistorting.
9. Active Indicator LED: ThisLEDilluminateswhentheunitisswitchedon.
10. Bass/Treble/Balance Controls: Balance(Left/Rightpan)controlsplusBass/Treblecontrols
forthesatellitemin/highoutputs.
11. Limiter: Limiteron/offswitch.
12. Low Cut: Selectable(22Hz/80Hz/125Hz)lowfrequencycutoffforthesatellitemid/high
amplierchannels.
13. Balanced Outputs: StereobalancedlineoutputssuitableforlinkingtoextraSaturnSub/Sat
systems. If using the system in mono the left output should be linked to the right input using a
short,balancedXLR-XLRcable.
14. Satellite Output: SpeakerlevelsignaloutputforconnectingtheLeftsatellitemid/highspeak-
er.Minimumoutputimpedance8Ω
15. Ventilation Holes: The Saturn system utilises a forced air system to keep the system cool
whilerunningunderdemandingsystems.Allventilationslotsmustbekeptclearofobstructionand
cleaned on regular occasions.
16. Master Volume: Level(volume)controlforthecompletesystem.Thisshouldbeturnedtothe
zero(minimum)pointbeforepoweringonorpoweringdownthesystem.
17. Unbalanced Inputs: Stereo, line level input via two phono sockets.

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Start Up
Placethesubwoofertothedesiredinstallationareaandcarefullyturnitontoitsfeet.
Makesurethatthepowerswitchissetto“OFF”beforeyouconnectthespeakers.
Inputs
Thisspeakersystemistobedirectlyconnectedtotheoutputsofyouraudiomixerorkeyboardetc.
Agoodqualitycablerunimprovesthesoundqualityconsiderably.Inputcablesshouldbeshort
anddirect,sincehighfrequenciesmaybeabsorbedifthecablesareunnecessarilylong.Alsoa
longer cable may lead to humming and noise problems. If long cables runs are unavoidable, you
should use balanced cables.
In order to obtain the highest sound quality, only use high quality cables for connecting the units.
TheSaturn12SystemcanbeconnectedviaphonosocketsorXLRplugs.forlinelevelinputsand
viablancedXLRjacksocketsformicrophonelevelinputs
Alwaysconnecttheleftandrightchannelsforstereooperation.Formonooperation,connectthe
monosignaltotheleftinput.Connecttheleftoutputsocketviaacabletotherightinput.
18. Balanced Inputs: Stereobalancedlineinputssuitableforinputfromamixingconsole.Ifusing
the system in mono, only the left input should be used and the right output linked to the left input
usingashort,balancedXLR-XLRcable.
19. On/Off Switch: Mainspoweron/offforthesystem.Connectionsforsignalinputandspeaker
outputs must be made before powering on the system.
20. Earth Bond Point: This system must be earthed. The protective earth point is for test purpos-
es only and must not be disconnected.
21. IEC Mains Inlet: ConnecttheSaturnsystemtothemainsusingthesupplied13ABS1363IEC
powercord.CareshouldbetakentoensurethemainsoutletvoltageisAC240V50Hz.
22. Satellite Clip: ThisLEDasheswhentheoutputsignalstartsdistorting.
23. Satellite Signal: ThisLEDasheswhenthespeakerreceivesasignal.

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Connections
Thisspeakersystemisequippedwith4pole,lockablespeakersockets.Forlockingthe
connection turn the plug to the right. For unlocking pull the unlock button and turn the plug to
the left and pull it out of the socket.
Speaker socket
Installing the speaker cables
Connectthesatellitespeakerstotheleftandrightsatellitesockets.Thesignalwillbetransmitted
to the individual speakers.
Alwaystreatthecablescarefullyandprotectthemfromdamageduringtransportation.
Alwaysinstallthecablesinastructuredwayandprotectthemfromdamage.
Thecablesmustbeinstalledinawaythatnopersoncantripoverthem.Alwaysxthe
cables with an appropriate tape etc.
Connection With The Mains
ConnecttheunittothemainsviatheIECmains
inletusingthe13AUK-IECcordsupplied.
The earth has to be connected.
Switchtheuniton.Afterswitchingonthespeakersystem,wait8-10secondsbeforeyouturnthe
volume control up in order to avoid speaker damage.
CAUTION!IncreasethelevelofeachchanneluptothepointwheretheclipLEDsilluminate.
Alwayscheckthesoundpressurelevelwithameterinordertokeeptothelegalthreshold.
Balanced XLR Connection

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Installation
Stacking
This speaker system may only be installed on top of another speaker system if both systems are
clamped up to each other via appropriate clamping belts and protected against tilting over.
Satellite System
The satellite system must always provide enough stability.
Thesubwoofer’sbasesurfacemustalwaysbesufciently
dimensioned in relation to the top speaker in order to prevent
tilting over.
The subwoofer and the top speaker must only be connected
viaanappropriateextensionpoleandstandadaptor.
The carrying capacity of the distance tube must never be
exceeded.
Whenchoosingtheinstallationlocation,pleasemakesureno
personcanentertheareabelowthesystem!Makesurethat
the respective area is blocked.
Anunintendedmovementoftheloadhastobeavoided-also
incaseofre!
The system must never be moved before the top speaker has
been removed.

Installation on a Speaker Stand
The speaker system may only be installed on a speaker stand
if the original speaker system is equipped with an
appropriate stand adaptor.
Stands or satellite systems must only be installed on a plane
areawithamaximuminclinationangleof5˚.
CAUTION:Speakersystemsinstalledundertheinuenceof
horizontal forces, e.g. wind, can be impaired. This is why
additional safety measures like attaching ballast weights
have to be taken.
If inclined tension cables or prolonged outriggers are used.
the area of danger has to marked or blocked.
Before lifting or lowering the telescopic tubes, you must
always block a safety area around the stand or satellite
system.Thissafetyareamusthaveadiameterof1.5times
themaximumheight.
Lifted telescopic tubes always have to be secured with a
secondary securing attachment.
Thetotalweightoftheinstallation(totalweightofsystem
includingindividualparts)mustneverexceedthemaximum
load of the installation area.
Unintendedmovementoftheloadhastobeavoided-alsoin
caseofre!
Loosenthexingscrewsofthelegs,pullthelegsoutuntilthe
crossstrutsareata90˚angletothelegs.Tightenthexing
screws of the legs.
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Installation Of The Speaker System
CAUTION: The loads have to be installed in a balanced way.
CAUTION:Thecarryingcapacityofthestandorspeakerstandmustneverbeexceeded.

Overhead Installation
Ifthespeakersystemistobeinstalledwithamountingheightofmorethan1meter(e.g.onastage
or framework), the speaker system must always be secured with an appropriate secondary secur-
ing attachment.
The installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment. e.g. an appropriate
catch net. The secondary safety attachment must be constructed in a way that no part of the
installation can fall down if the main attachment fails.
Whenrigging,derigging,orservicingthespeakersystemstandingintheareabelowthe
installation place, on bridges or other endangered areas are forbidden.
Theoperatorhastomakesurethatthesafetydataisapprovedbyanexpertbeforeoperationfor
thersttimeandafteranychangesaremade.
Theoperatorhastomakesurethatthesafetydataisapprovedbyanexpertaftereveryfouryears
in the course of an acceptance test.
The operator has to make sure that the safety installation data is approved by a skilled person once
a year.
Procedure
The speaker system should be installed outside areas where persons may walk by or seated.
IMPORTANT! OVER HEAD RIGGING REQUIRES EXTENSIVE EXPERIANCE, including(butnot
limited to) calculating working limits, installation materials used, and periodic safety inspection of
allinstallationmaterialsandthespeakersystem.Ifyoulackthesequalications,donotattemptthe
installation yourself, but instead use a professional structural rigger. Improper installation can result
inbodilyinjuryanddamagetoyourproperty.
The speaker system has to be installed out of the reach of people.
CAUTION:Speakersystemsinoverheadinstallationsmaycausesevereinjurieswhenfalling!If
you have doubts concerning the safety of a possible installation, do not install the
speaker system!
Beforeriggingmakesurethattheinstallationareacanholdaminimumpointloadof10timesthe
speaker systems weight.
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Secondary Attachment
Pleasenote:TheSpeakersystemmustalwaysbesecuredwiththreeappropriateeyeboltsand
three appropriate safety ropes.
Theeyeletsandthesafetyropesmustalwaysholdatleast12timestheweightofthespeaker
system.
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Please note: Before installing the eye bolts, make sure that the thread is is always in perfect
condition and free from dirt.
Install the eye bolts in the threaded holes on the speaker system. The eye bolts must be tightened
until the stop position, hand tight with out any tools.
Insertthequicklinksofthesafetyropesintheeyeboltsofthespeakersystem.Pullthesafety
ropesoverasafexingspot.Inserttheendintothequicklinkandtightenthesafetyscrew.
Themaximumdropdistancemustneverexceed20cm.
Asafetyropewhichhasalreadyheldthestrainofafallandisdefectivemustnotbeusedagain.
DANGER TO LIFE!
Before putting the speaker system into operation for the rst time, the
installation has to be approved by an expert!

Wall Installation
The speaker system can only be installed on a wall, if the original speaker system is equipped with
an appropriate mounting point.
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Before attaching the speaker system, make sure that
the installation area can hold a minimum point load of
10timestheinstallationsweight.
(e.g.13Kgs-130Kgspointload).
The durability of the installation depends very much on the material
usedattheinstallationarea(buildingmaterial),suchaswood,
concreteandbricketc.Thisiswhythexingmaterialmustbe
chosentosuitthewallmaterial.Alwaysaskaspecialistforthe
correctplug/screwcombinationindicatingthemaximumloadand
building material.
Suspended Installation
DANGER TO LIFE!
The subwoofer must never be suspended! Danger to life due to falling
speaker systems.
DANGER TO LIFE!
The top speaker must only be suspended by an experienced and trained
persons! Danger to life due to falling speakers.
Suspended Installation
The speaker system has to be installed out of the reach of people.
Theinstallationmaterialmustalwaysholdatlease12timestheweightofthespeakersystem.
Pleasenote:Theinstallationmustalwaysbecarriedoutviatwoeyeboltsontopoftheandoneat
therear.Thespeakersystemcanbetiltedinamaximumverticalangleof115˚ormaximum
horizontalangleof25˚.

Suspended Installation (cont...)
Procedure
Step 1:Unscrewtheallenscrewwithasuitableallenkey.
Step 2: Install the eye bolts in the threaded holes on the speaker system.
The eye bolts must be tightened until the stop position, hand tight without any tools.
Step 3:Installthescrewonchainlinkintherstandlastlinksandtightenthexationscrew.
Step 4: Install the chain with the screw on chain link at the installation eyelet of the ring coupler
andtightenthexationscrew.
Step 5: Install the chain with the lower screw on chain link at the eye bolt on the speaker system
andtightenthexationscrew.
Step 6: install the speaker system on the trussing.
Replacing The Fuse
CAUTION! Before replacing the fuse, please make sure that mains cable is unplugged.
Procedure
Step 1:Unscrewthefuseholderandtherearpanelwithascrewdriver(anti-clockwise).
Step 2:Removetheoldfusefromthefuseholder.
Step 3: Install a new fuse of the same type and rating.
Step 4:Replacethefuseholderinthehousingandxit.