User manual ELECTRO-VOICE SX600

[. . . ] 7 Step 4: Mounting the Speaker and Aligning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Step 5: System Adjustment and Acoustic Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Appendix A: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Appendix B: Warranty Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Lag bolts should only be used in conjunction with straps. Approved Straps (4 Reqd) 1/2 Bolts (6 Reqd) SuperSAMTM Bracket Figure 2: Pole Mounting Block Wall Mounting Do not attempt to mount an Sx600 to a block or brick wall without through-bolts and large, heavy steel backing plates on both sides of the wall. On poured concrete walls use deep ½ inch diameter anchors that cannot be pulled out once set. Use all 6 mounting holes. SuperSAMTM Bracket 1/2 Bolts (6 Reqd) Block Wall Heavy Steel Backing Plates Block Wall Figure 3: Block Wall Mounting Electro-Voice® 5 Sx600 User Manual Stud Wall Mounting First determine whether the structural members in the wall can withstand not only the weight of the Sx600, but also the side-to-side stresses of heavy cross-winds. Reinforce both sides of the wall with heavy plates, ¾ inch marine plywood minimum, and use through bolts. Additional side-to-side support may be had by attaching simple steel outriggers (not included) from the SuperSAMTM pivot bolt to the next stud on either side of the mounting bracket. Never mount to a wall containing plaster or drywall without backing plates. 1/2 Bolts (6 Reqd) SuperSAMTM Bracket Stud Large Backing Plates, 3/4 Marine Plywood Min. Steel Outriggers Studs Figure 4: Stud Mounting I-Beam Mounting Because of the vast number of sizes and conditions of their use, consult a licensed structural engineer for the approved method of attaching an Sx600 to any particular I-Beam or other structural component. Mounting Surface Reinforcement If in doubt: Make It Stronger. Strong side winds will exert tremendous side leverage along the axis of the mounting bolts sufficient to crush some surfaces. A large backing plate and/or steel outriggers attached from the pivot bolt to the wall 16" to 24" either side of center makes a simple and effective reinforcement in most situations. 6 Electro-Voice® Sx600 User Manual Installation Procedure Step 1: Selection and Preparation of the Mounting Surface Surface must be clean and smooth. While the SuperSAMTM distributes weight evenly over a relatively large area, strong winds against the side of the Sx600 will exert significant crowbar-like leverage between the bolts and the side corner edges of the bracket. For this reason, surfaces of plaster, drywall, soft wood, cinder block, ceramic, glass or other brittle, crushable materials must have a large heavy backing plate to prevent the Sx600 from loosening itself by crushing its mounting surface. Step 2: Mounting the SuperSAM Bracket If bolts are to be used, determine the exact location desired for the holes on the mounting surface. Use a center punch to mark the center of each hole to be drilled and minimize hole drift. Mount the bracket using ½ bolts, washers, lock washers and nuts, and tighten securely. Stainless Steel hardware is recommended. Step 3: Mounting the Speaker and Aligning Pre-set the down angle of the speaker (as pre-determined by EASE) by inserting the 5/16" Stainless Steel bolt through the appropriate holes (See Figure 5). (If aiming visually, tighten bolts finger-tight only until aiming is finalized. ) Place the long ½ bolt and washer through the appropriate hole in the mounting bar. Use the hole nearest the speaker for down-angles of less than 40 degrees and the farthest hole for angles greater than 40 degrees. Set the speaker on the already mounted bracket end bar, dropping the ½ pivot bolt through the hole near the end of the bar. (The second hole is provided as a convenience for certain close in situations. ) Install the flat washer, lock washer and nut and tighten just enough to pull both bars together. Too high an angle will result in poor intelligibility in the nearfield; a too-low angle will cause poor intelligibility far-field and a hot spot close in. If necessary, re-set the down-angle as follows: Loosen the ½ bolt on the adjusting bracket and remove the 5/16" bolt. Tilt the speaker to the desired angle and re-insert the 5/16" bolt in the appropriate hole. Re-tighten all hardware. Electro-Voice® Sx600 User Manual 7 Exploded View Fully Assembled View Figure 5: Mounting the Speaker to the Wall Bracket Step 4: Completing the Electrical Connections Trim the SJO cord to a neat length while allowing enough slack for future aiming adjustments or service. Using a permanent marker, MARK THE NEW VOLTAGE SETTING in the box provided on the Sx600PIX label. Top of Panel Voltage Tap Selector (White Wire) COM Connection (Black Wire Do Not Move!) Mounting Screws (10 Places) Plug-In Connector from Transformer Interior View Exterior View Figure 6: Selecting Wattage Taps Electro-Voice® Sx600 User Manual 9 Step 5: System Adjustment and Acoustic Tuning The Sx600 MUST BE HI-PASSED at 90Hz using a minimum slope of 12dB/octave with a Q of 1. 6. [. . . ] Other Rights This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Speakers and Electronics Electro-Voice® Speakers and Speaker Systems are guaranteed against malfunction due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of original purchase. The Limited Warranty does 12 Electro-Voice® Sx600 User Manual not apply to burned voice coils or malfunctions such as cone and/or coil damage resulting from improperly designed enclosures. Electro-Voice® active electronics associated with the speaker systems are guaranteed for three (3) years from the date of original purchase. [. . . ]