ULTRA XP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UPJ-1XP Compact VariO Loudspeaker UPJunior-XP UltraCompact VariO Loudspeaker UPM-1XP UltraCompact Wide-Coverage Loudspeaker UPM-2XP UltraCompact Narrow-Coverage Loudspeaker UMS-1XP UltraCompact Subwoofer Keep these important operating instructions. Check www.meyersound.com for updates.
© 2014 Meyer Sound. All rights reserved. Ultra XP Operating Instructions, PN 05.915.005.01 A The contents of this manual are furnished for informational purposes only, are subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. Meyer Sound assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction How to Use This Manual Ultra XP Loudspeakers MPS-488HP IntelligentDC High-Power Eight-Channel power Supply Latency of Ultra XP Loudspeakers Chapter 2: Ultra XP Loudspeakers Loudspeaker Input Connector Current Draw and Cable Requirements for Ultra XP Loudspeakers Belden 1502 Cable (or Equivalent) Long Cable Runs with Separate Cable for DC Power and Audio EN3-to-Pigtail Cables Limit LEDs On/Status LED 5 5 5 7 7 9 9 10 10 11 11 11 12 Chapter 3: Powering Ultra XP Loudspeake
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Make sure to read these operating instructions in their entirety before configuring a loudspeaker system with ProductNames. In particular, pay close attention to material related to safety issues. As you read these operating instructions, you will encounter the following icons for notes, tips, and cautions: NOTE: A note identifies an important or useful piece of information relating to the topic under discussion.
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION UPJunior-XP UltraCompact VariO Loudspeaker UPJunior-XP Loudspeaker The UPJunior-XP ultracompact VariO loudspeaker includes one 8-inch cone driver with neodymium magnet, and one 2inch compression driver coupled to a rotatable, constantdirectivity 80-degree by 50-degree horn. The loudspeaker is powered by a 2-channel, class-D amplifier.
ULTRA XP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MPS-488HP INTELLIGENTDC HIGH-POWER EIGHT-CHANNEL POWER SUPPLY Ultra XP loudspeakers require an external MPS-488HP IntelligentDC power supply. The single-space 19-inch rack unit distributes DC power and balanced audio to up to eight Ultra XP loudspeakers, or other Meyer Sound IntelligentDC loudspeakers.
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CHAPTER 2: ULTRA XP LOUDSPEAKERS LOUDSPEAKER INPUT CONNECTOR Ultra XP loudspeakers receive DC power and balanced audio from a single input connector, available as Phoenix™ 5-pin male, SwitchCraft® EN3™ 5-pin male, or ECO-M 7-pin male. The sealed EN3 and ECO-M connectors are ideal for outdoor, all-weather use. To function properly, Ultra XP loudspeakers require an external MPS-488HP IntelligentDC power supply.
CHAPTER 2: ULTRA XP LOUDSPEAKERS CURRENT DRAW AND CABLE REQUIREMENTS FOR ULTRA XP LOUDSPEAKERS DC current draw for Ultra XP loudspeakers is dynamic and fluctuates as operating levels change. Cabling between Ultra XP loudspeakers and their external power supply adds resistance and hence causes a voltage a drop at the loudspeakers. Because lower DC voltages compromise amplifier performance (peak SPL), and in some cases frequency response, cable resistance should be kept to a minimum.
ULTRA XP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: For more information on cable assembly, refer to Appendix B, “Assembling Loudspeaker Cables.” NOTE: For a complete list of available cables and cable accessories from Meyer Sound, refer to Appendix A, “Ultra XP Accessories.
CHAPTER 2: ULTRA XP LOUDSPEAKERS ON/STATUS LED The On/Status LED on the user panel indicates whether an Ultra XP loudspeaker is operating normally (green), overheating (yellow), or clipping (red). Normal Operation (Green) The On/Status LED is green during normal operation, when the loudspeaker is powered on.
CHAPTER 3: POWERING ULTRA XP LOUDSPEAKERS Ultra XP loudspeakers require an external MPS-488HP IntelligentDC power supply. The single-space 19-inch rack unit distributes DC power and balanced audio to up to eight Ultra XP loudspeakers, or other Meyer Sound IntelligentDC loudspeakers. Composite multiconductor cables, such as Belden 1502 or equivalent, can deliver both DC power and balanced audio to loudspeakers at cable lengths up to 150 feet with just 1 dB of loss in peak SPL using 18 AWG wire.
CHAPTER 3: POWERING ULTRA XP LOUDSPEAKERS gauge for the DC cable so you can achieve longer cable runs (see “Long Cable Runs with Separate Cable for DC Power and Audio” on page 11). ■ When connecting loudspeakers equipped with EN3 connectors to the MPS-488HPe power supply, use EN3 5pin male to EN3 5-pin female cables. ■ To join two EN3 cables, one with an EN3 5-pin male cable mount connector to one with an EN3 5-pin female cable mount connector, use an EN3 5-pin female-tomale cable coupler (PN 28.163.
CHAPTER 4: MOUNTING ULTRA XP LOUDSPEAKERS IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ULTRA XP LOUDSPEAKER RIGGING OPTIONS When installing Meyer Sound loudspeakers, the following precautions should always be observed: Ultra XP loudspeakers include the following rigging options. ■ All Meyer Sound products must be used in accordance with local, state, federal, and industry regulations. It is the owner’s and user’s responsibility to evaluate the reliability of any rigging or mounting method for their application.
CHAPTER 4: MOUNTING ULTRA XP LOUDSPEAKERS U-BRACKETS The following U-brackets are available for Ultra XP loudspeakers. All Ultra XP U-brackets can be mounted on walls and ceilings (under balcony and canopy areas), while some can also be mounted on floors (for stage monitoring and frontfill applications), trusses, and poles.
ULTRA XP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MUB-UPJ U-Bracket, Wall Mount, Vertical and Horizontal (Left), Ceiling Mount and Floor Mount (Right) MUB-UPJunior U-Bracket with Array Adapters, Truss-Mounted (Left), Pole-Mounted (Right) 17
CHAPTER 4: MOUNTING ULTRA XP LOUDSPEAKERS MUB-UPM U-Bracket, Wall Mount, Vertical and Horizontal (Left), Ceiling Mount and Floor Mount (Right) UMS-SM U-Bracket, Exploded View (Left), Installed (Right) 18
ULTRA XP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MOUNTING YOKES The following mounting yokes are available for the UPJ-1XP, UPJunior-XP, UPM-1XP, and UPM-2XP loudspeakers. The yokes suspend a single loudspeaker and allow a wide range of horizontal and vertical adjustment. The yokes for the UPJ-1XP and UPJunior-XP attach to the bottom end plate. The yokes for the UPM-1XP and UPM-2XP attach to the top and bottom nut plates and include both 3/8”-16 and M10 hardware.
CHAPTER 4: MOUNTING ULTRA XP LOUDSPEAKERS POLES AND POLE-MOUNT ADAPTERS The following poles and pole-mount adapters are available for Ultra XP loudspeakers. The MSA-UPM pole-mount adapter mounts a single UPM-1XP or UPM-2XP loudspeaker. The (third-party) Ultimate Support BMB-200K pole-mount adapter mounts a single UPJ-1XP or UPJunior-XP loudspeaker; it can also mount two cabinets with a U-bracket and array adapter kit (see Figure 2 on page 19).
ULTRA XP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS With the appropriate pole and pole-mount hardware, the UPJ-1XP, UPJunior-XP, UPM-1XP, and UPM-2XP can be mounted above the UMS-1XP subwoofer. EYEBOLT RIGGING FOR UPJ-1XP AND UPJUNIOR-XP The UPJ-1XP and UPJunior-XP ship with two M8 threaded, 20 mm eyebolts. The eyebolts attach to the top or bottom end plates and can be used to suspend the loudspeaker. Ultra XP Top Plate with Threaded Holes for Eyebolts A single loudspeaker can be suspended with one eyebolt.
CHAPTER 4: MOUNTING ULTRA XP LOUDSPEAKERS ARRAY ADAPTERS FOR UPJ-1XP AND UPJUNIOR-XP Array adapter plates are available for the UPJ-1XP (MAAM-UPJ) and UPJunior-XP (MAAM-UPJunior) to form horizontal and vertical arrays of up to three loudspeakers. The front adjustment slot is used to adjust the distance between the loudspeakers to achieve the desired splay angle (from 20 to 80 degrees) and coverage.
ULTRA XP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Array adapters can also be used to position UPJ-1XPs and UPJunior-XPs as floor monitors with adjustable angles. When positioning the loudspeakers as floor monitors, the array adapter plates attach to the loudspeakers with the included M8 knobs. CAUTION: The M8 knobs included with array adapters should only be used to secure the plates to the loudspeakers when positioning them as floor monitors. The M8 knobs should not be used for flown applications.
CHAPTER 4: MOUNTING ULTRA XP LOUDSPEAKERS the array adapter plate’s rear pickup holes for additional support or to provide control over the vertical tilt. TIP: To create optimum coverage in vertical arrays, the splay angles between loudspeakers should be 30 degrees when the VariO horns are in the 80-degree horizontal by 50-degree vertical position (this yields a vertical coverage of 80 degrees).
APPENDIX A: ULTRA XP ACCESSORIES CABLE CONNECTORS AND ADAPTERS The following cable connectors and adapters are available from Meyer Sound. Phoenix and EN3 Cable Connectors and Adapters Part Number Connector/Adapter Use 484.065 Phoenix 5-pin female cable mount connector Connects to MPS-488HPp channel outputs and loudspeakers equipped with Phoenix 5-pin male panel mount connectors 468.
APPENDIX A: ULTRA XP ACCESSORIES Phoenix and EN3 Loudspeaker Cables Part Number Cable Color Coating Length 28.163.009.31 EN3 5-pin female to EN3 5-pin male White Plenum 10 ft 28.163.009.32 20 ft 28.163.009.33 30 ft 28.163.009.34 50 ft 28.163.009.35 100 ft 28.163.009.36 150 ft 28.163.009.41 EN3 5-pin female to Phoenix 5-pin female Black Regular 10 ft 28.163.009.42 20 ft 28.163.009.43 30 ft 28.163.009.44 50 ft 28.163.009.45 100 ft 28.163.009.46 150 ft 28.163.009.
APPENDIX B: ASSEMBLING LOUDSPEAKER CABLES CAUTION: When wiring Ultra XP loudspeaker cables, it is extremely important that each pin be wired correctly. Make sure the 48 V DC from the external power supply is wired directly (and only) to the 48 V DC pins on the Ultra XP loudspeaker connector, and that the polarity is observed (negative to negative, positive to positive) to avoid damage to the loudspeaker.
APPENDIX B: ASSEMBLING LOUDSPEAKER CABLES 3. Secure the conductors by tightening the five screws in the Phoenix cable mount connector. Screws should be torqued to 5–6 Nm(4.4–5.3 In-Lbs). Tighten screws CAUTION: Screws should not be inserted into the Phoenix connector while the connector rests in a mating plug. Doing so will damage the contacts. During assembly, the Phoenix connector should only be held in place externally. 4.
ULTRA XP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2. Insert the five exposed conductors into the five cable holes in a Phoenix 5-pin female cable mount connector. Use the following wiring scheme. Pin 1 Black 48 V DC (–) Pin 2 Red 48 V DC (+) Pin 3 Shield drain Audio shield Pin 4 Blue Audio (–) Pin 5 White Audio (+) Pin Destinations for Phoenix 5-Pin Female Cable Mount Connector 3. Secure the conductors by tightening the five screws in the Phoenix cable mount connector. Screws should be torqued to 5–6 Nm(4.
APPENDIX B: ASSEMBLING LOUDSPEAKER CABLES 6. Solder the five exposed conductors to the five pins on the EN3 cord connector using the following wiring scheme. Dimple identifies Pin 1 Pin 5, White, audio (+) Pin 5, White, audio (+) Pin 1, Black, 48 V DC (–) Pin 2, Red, 48 V DC (+) Pin 4, Blue, audio (–) Pin 4, Blue, audio (–) REAR FRONT Pin 3, Shield drain, audio shield Pin Destinations for EN3 5-Pin Female Cable Mount Connector 7.
ULTRA XP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To assemble an EN3-to-EN3 loudspeaker cable: 1. If the cable has not yet been stripped, strip one end of the cable. Strip the outer shielding by 1 inch and then strip the black, red, blue, and white wires by 0.275 inch. 1” 0.275” 2. Disassemble the EN3 5-pin male connector and feed the stripped cable through the boot, cable clamp housing, and coupling ring. Coupling ring Boot Cable clamp housing Cord connector Disassembled EN3 5-Pin Male Cable Mount Connector 3.
APPENDIX B: ASSEMBLING LOUDSPEAKER CABLES 5. Repeat the previous steps to attach the EN3 5-pin female connector to the other end of the cable. Dimple identifies Pin 1 Pin 5, White, audio (+) Pin 5, White, audio (+) Pin 1, Black, 48 V DC (–) Pin 2, Red, 48 V DC (+) Pin 4, Blue, audio (–) Pin 4, Blue, audio (–) REAR Pin 3, Shield drain, audio shield FRONT Pin Destinations for EN3 5-Pin Female Cable Mount Connector 6. Verify the wiring polarity is correct for both cable ends.
ULTRA XP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2. Insert the five exposed conductors into the five cable holes in a Phoenix 5-pin female cable mount connector. Use the following wiring scheme. Pin 1 Black 48 V DC (–) Pin 2 Red 48 V DC (+) Pin 3 Shield drain Audio shield Pin 4 Blue Audio (–) Pin 5 White Audio (+) Pin Destinations for Phoenix 5-Pin Female Cable Mount Connector 3. Secure the conductors by tightening the five screws in the Phoenix cable mount connector. Screws should be torqued to 5–6 Nm(4.
APPENDIX B: ASSEMBLING LOUDSPEAKER CABLES 6. Solder the five exposed conductors to the (1, 2, S, 5, and 6) pins on the ECO-M insert connector using the following wiring scheme. Pin 5, Blue, audio (–) Pin 6, White, audio (+) Pin 5, Blue, audio (–) Pin S, Shield drain, audio shield Pin 2, Red, 48 V DC (+) Pin 1, Black, 48 V DC (–) REAR FRONT Pin Destinations for ECO-M 7-Pin Female Cable Mount Connector 7.
APPENDIX C: VARIO HORN FOR UPJ-1XP AND UPJUNIOR-XP ROTATING THE VARIO HORN The UPJ-1XP and UPJunior-XP have VariO horns that can be easily rotated to deliver either wide or narrow coverage, whether the loudspeakers are oriented vertically or horizontally. The VariO horn is factory installed with a wide coverage of 80-degree horizontal by 50-degree vertical (when the loudspeaker is oriented vertically).
APPENDIX C: VARIO HORN FOR UPJ-1XP AND UPJUNIOR-XP 36
APPENDIX D: OPTIONAL RAIN HOODS AND WEATHER PROTECTION Optional rain hoods, both vertical and horizontal, are available for Ultra XP loudspeakers that protect user panels from water intrusion. NOTE: When using rain hoods with arrayed UPJ-1XPs or UPJunior-XPs, the maximum splay angles between loudspeakers is 40 degrees. VERTICAL RAIN HOOD The Ultra XP vertical rain hood should be used when loudspeakers are oriented vertically.
APPENDIX D: OPTIONAL RAIN HOODS AND WEATHER PROTECTION WEATHER-PROTECTED UPM-1XP AND UPM-2XP LOUDSPEAKERS Weather-protected versions of the UPM-1XP and UPM-2XP are available for fixed, outdoor installations. The weatherprotected cabinets differ from normal models in that the orientation of the loudspeaker is flipped and the rear panel connectors are located at the top instead of the bottom.
APPENDIX E: ULTRA XP LOUDSPEAKER SPECIFICATIONS Ultra XP Loudspeaker Specifications ACOUSTICAL Operating Frequency Range Frequency Response UPJ-1XP UPJunior-XP UPM-1XP UPM-2XP UMS-1XP 55 Hz – 20 kHz 70 Hz – 20 kHz 75 Hz – 20 kHz 80 Hz – 20 kHz 25 Hz – 160 Hz Note: Recommended maximum operating frequency range. Response depends on loading conditions and room acoustics.
APPENDIX E: ULTRA XP LOUDSPEAKER SPECIFICATIONS Ultra XP Loudspeaker Specifications UPJ-1XP UPJunior-XP UPM-1XP UPM-2XP UMS-1XP Nominal Input Sensitivity 0.0 dBV (1.0 V rms) continuous is typically the onset of limiting for noise and music 0.0 dBV (1.0 V rms) continuous is typically the onset of limiting for noise and music –8.0 dBV (0.4 V rms) continuous is typically the onset of limiting for noise and music –8.0 dBV (0.
ULTRA XP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Ultra XP Loudspeaker Specifications Operating Altitude To 5,000 m (16,404 ft) Non Operating Altitude To 12,000 m (39,000 ft) Shock 30 g 11 msec half-sine on each of 6 sides Vibration 10 Hz – 55 Hz (0.010 m peak-to-peak excursion) UPJ-1XP DIMENSIONS 7.49 [190 mm] 11.15 [283 mm] 12.25 [311 mm] 11.28 [287 mm] 22.43 [570 mm] 6.
APPENDIX E: ULTRA XP LOUDSPEAKER SPECIFICATIONS UPJUNIOR-XP DIMENSIONS 5.88 [149 mm] 9.00 [229 mm] 10.20 [259 mm] 9.25 [235 mm] 19.04 [484 mm] 5.
ULTRA XP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UPM-1XP DIMENSIONS 4.25 [108 mm] 7.70 [196 mm] 18.00 [457 mm] 9.05 [230 mm] 9.05 [230 mm] 3.70 [94 mm] 6.85 [174 mm] 3.
APPENDIX E: ULTRA XP LOUDSPEAKER SPECIFICATIONS UPM-2XP DIMENSIONS 4.25 [108 mm] 7.70 [196 mm] 18.00 [457 mm] 9.05 [230 mm] 9.05 [230 mm] 3.70 [94 mm] UPM-2XP Dimensions 44 6.85 [174 mm] 3.
ULTRA XP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UMS-1XP DIMENSIONS 22.75 [578 mm] 17.51 [445 mm] 16.
APPENDIX E: ULTRA XP LOUDSPEAKER SPECIFICATIONS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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