EM Acoustics ESP-8 Manuel utilisateur

ESP-8

compact two-way self-powered loudspeaker

Product User Manual

v2 November 2019

LOUDSPEAKERS REDEFINED

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Contents

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................................................................................................4!

Electrical Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................................5!

1.0 - Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 9!

Unpacking.......................................................................................................................................................9!

2.0 – ESP-8 & Accessories.......................................................................................................................... 10!

ESP-8 ............................................................................................................................................................ 10!

FC-P8h.......................................................................................................................................................... 10!

FC-P8v .......................................................................................................................................................... 10!

3.0 - Safety Considerations....................................................................................................................... 11!

General Considerations in use............................................................................................................. 11!

Personal Injury...................................................................................................................................... 11!

Stand Mounting.................................................................................................................................... 11!

Ground Stacking................................................................................................................................... 12!

Rigging and Suspension.................................................................................................................... 12!

Secondary Safeties.................................................................................................................................. 13!

Safety Inspections................................................................................................................................... 13!

Material Damage from Magnetism ................................................................................................ 13!

4.0 – Mains Power Requirements............................................................................................................ 14!

4.1 - Power Supply................................................................................................................................... 14!

4.2 – Combined AC input/loop output connector .......................................................................... 14!

4.3 – Loop output connectors .............................................................................................................. 14!

4.4 - Maximum Number of Looped Mains Connections.............................................................. 14!

4.5 - Powering up the ESP-8................................................................................................................ 14!

5.0 – Connectors, Controls, Presets and Status LED’s ..................................................................... 15!

5.1 – Connectors........................................................................................................................................ 15!

5.2 – Controls.............................................................................................................................................. 15!

5.3 – Preset Selection ............................................................................................................................. 16!

5.4 – Auto Standby Mode....................................................................................................................... 16!

5.5 – Status LEDs ...................................................................................................................................... 17!

5.5.1 - Clip/Temp LED......................................................................................................................... 17!

5.5.2 – Signal LED................................................................................................................................. 17!

5.5.3 – Status LED................................................................................................................................ 17!

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6.0 – Rigging & Mounting Options .......................................................................................................... 18!

6.1 – ESP-8 Cabinet Overview.............................................................................................................. 18!

6.2 – Using the FC-P8v ........................................................................................................................... 19!

6.3 – Using the FC-P8h ........................................................................................................................... 19!

6.3.1 – Drop height adjustment on the FC-P8h ........................................................................ 20!

6.4 – Safety Point................................................................................................................................. 20!

7.0 – Servicing Information........................................................................................................................ 21!

7.1 – ESP-8: Removing the grille........................................................................................................ 21!

7.2 – ESP-8: Removing the drive unit............................................................................................... 22!

Appendix A – Technical Specifications.................................................................................................. 23!

ESP-8 compact self-powered loudspeaker..................................................................................... 23!

Appendix B – Technical Drawings ........................................................................................................... 24!

Appendix C – Spare Parts List ................................................................................................................... 27!

Appendix D – Warranty Information ....................................................................................................... 28!

Limited Warranty ................................................................................................................................. 28!

Warranty Coverage ............................................................................................................................. 28!

Returning your EM Acoustics loudspeaker................................................................................. 28!

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The product contained within this manual conform to the

requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, amended by

92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC, and to the requirements of the Low

Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC amended by 93/68/EEC.

Products Covered:

ESP-8

EMC Emission EN55103-1

Immunity EN55103-2

Electrical Safety EN60065

This product complies with both the LVD (electrical safety) 73/23/EEC and EMC

(electromagnetic compatibility) 89/336/EEC directives issues by the commission of the

European community.

Compliance with these directives implies conformity with the following European

standards:

EN60065 Product safety

EN55103-1 EMC emissions

EN55103-2 EMC immunity

This product is intended for the following electromagnetic environments: E1, E2; E3 & E4.

RECYCLING

This product and its packaging constitute the applicable product according

to the WEEE directive. Please ensure that at the end of the working life of

this product, it is disposed of sensibly in accordance with local and national

recycling regulations. The packaging supplied with this product is

recyclable. Please retain all packaging, however if disposing of this

packaging please ensure that you comply with local recycling regulations.

These products also all comply to the RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC.

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Electrical Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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 had two blades and a third grounding

prong. The wide blade or the third prong are 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 attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, 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. Service is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug damaged, liquid has been spilled or

objects have fallen into the apparatus, this apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does

not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15 The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such

as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

16 Permanent disconnection from the mains supply is to be achieved by removing the supplied cord

connector from the back of the unit. This connector must remain readily operable

SAFETY WARNING

Do not remove any covers, loosen any fixings or allow items to enter any aperture.

SAFETY WARNING

Replace the mains fuse only with a fuse of the same type

SAFETY WARNING

The rear of the product may get hot. Avoid direct skin contact during operation and for at least 5 minutes

after power has been isolated.

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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

1 Lisez ces instructions.

2 Conservez ces instructions.

3 Respectez tous les avertissements.

4 Suivez toutes les instructions.

5 Ne pas utiliser cet appareil près de l'eau.

6 Nettoyer uniquement avec un chiffon sec.

7 Ne pas bloquer les ouvertures de ventilation. Installer conformément aux instructions du fabricant.

8 Ne pas installer près de sources de chaleur telles que radiateurs, registres de chaleur, poêles ou

autres appareils (y compris les amplificateurs) qui produisent de la chaleur.

9 Ne supprimez pas le dispositif de sécurité de la fiche polarisée ou mise à la terre. Une fiche

polarisée possède deux lames dont l'une est plus large que l'autre. Une prise de terre a eu deux

lames et une troisième broche de terre. La lame large ou la troisième broche sont fournies pour

votre sécurité. Si la fiche fournie ne rentre pas dans votre prise, consultez un électricien pour

remplacer la prise obsolète.

10 Protéger le cordon d'alimentation soit écrasé ou pincé, particulièrement au niveau des fiches, des

prises et le point où ils sortent de l'appareil.

11 Utilisez uniquement les accessoires spécifiés par le fabricant.

12 Utilisez uniquement le chariot, le trépied, le support ou la table spécifiés par le fabricant, ou vendu

avec l'appareil. Quand un chariot est utilisé, soyez prudent lorsque vous déplacez l'ensemble

chariot / appareil afin d'éviter toute blessure en cas de chute.

13 Débranchez cet appareil pendant les orages ou lorsqu'il n'est pas utilisé pendant de longues

périodes de temps.

14 Adressez-vous à un personnel qualifié. Une réparation est requise lorsque l'appareil a été

endommagé de quelque façon que ce soit le cordon d'alimentation ou la fiche endommagé, du

liquide a été renversé ou des objets sont tombés dans l'appareil, cet appareil a été exposé à la

pluie ou à l'humidité, ne fonctionne pas normalement, ou s'il est tombé.

15 Le dispositif ne doit pas être exposé à des gouttes ou des éclaboussures et aucun objet rempli de

liquides, tels que des vases, doit être placé sur l'appareil.

16 Déconnexion permanente de l'alimentation secteur doit être atteint en supprimant le connecteur du

cordon fourni à l'arrière de l'unité. Ce connecteur doit être facilement utilisable.

AVERTISSEMENT DE SECURITE

Ne retirez pas les couvercles, ne desserrez pas les fixations et ne laissez aucune pièce s'introduire dans les

ouvertures.

AVERTISSEMENT DE SECURITE

Ne remplacez le fusible de réseau principal que par un fusible du même type.

AVERTISSEMENT DE SECURITE

Le radiateur arrière de cet appareil devient chaud. Evitez tout contact direct avec la peau pendant le

fonctionnement et au moins 5 minutes après la mise hors tension de l'appareil.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1 THIS PRODUCT MUST BE EARTHED. Use only a flexible cable or cord provided with a green or

green and yellow core which must be connected to the protective earthing terminal of a suitable

mains plug or the earthing terminal of the installation. The cord must be of maximum length 7.5

meters, rated SJ, SJT, or SJE, 10A minimum and be marked VW-1.

2 Do not install this equipment in an enclosed space. Do not limit free ventilation and movement of air

around the back panel. Ensure that there is at least 100mm (4") of space around all sides of the

product for ventilation.

FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE

This product complies with both the LVD (electrical safety) 73/23/EEC and EMC (electromagnetic

compatibility) 89/336/EEC directives issues by the commission of the European community.

Compliance with these directives implies conformity with the following European standards:

EN60065 Product safety

EN55103-1 EMC emissions

EN55103-2 EMC immunity

This product is intended for the following electromagnetic environments: E1, E2; E3 & E4.

FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE USA

This product has been tested for electrical safety and complies with:

UL60065 7th edition

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES

We, EM Acoustics Ltd. of Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8TB, England, declare under our sole responsibility that the

device, ESP-8, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION NOTICE

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 and commercial 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 and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment to 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.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance

could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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FOR CUSTOMERS IN CANADA

This product has been tested for electrical safety and complies with:

CA /CSA C22.2 No.60065-03

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH CANADIAN ICES-003

This Class I digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe I est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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1.0 - Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the highly acclaimed ESP-8 from EM Acoustics. This product has

been designed and rigorously tested to give you the utmost in sonic performance and

many years of reliable, trouble-free operation. Please take the time to read this user

manual thoroughly to ensure you get the best performance from your system and to

ensure you set it up correctly and safely. If you have any questions or are in any doubt

whatsoever about any aspect of your new product, please do not hesitate to contact us

directly or your local EM Acoustics representative.

The ESP-8 is an extremely compact 2-way loudspeaker, intended for a wide variety of

discreet self-powered applications – from portable speech reinforcement through to small

scale live music. The extremely compact enclosure houses a coaxial 8” LF/1” HF

neodymium drive unit which produces a consistent 100° conical coverage pattern. The

onboard control and amplification package provides two channels of Class D amplification

and state-of-the-art DSP to ensure sonic clarity and the utmost performance from your

self-powered system.

This manual contains all the information you should need on topics of set up, amplifier

connection and basic service. If you feel we have missed anything, or you have a question

not covered by this manual, please visit our website www.emacoustics.co.uk and send us

a message or give us a call – we’re only too happy to help.

Unpacking

Please take care when unpacking your loudspeaker system. Once unpacked, please inspect

each enclosure thoroughly for any transit damage and in the case of any damage please

notify your carrier immediately. It is the responsibility of you, the consignee, to instigate

any claim. Please retain all original packaging in case of future re-shipment.

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2.0 – ESP-8 & Accessories

FEATURES & BENEFITS

•Signature EM Acoustics “maximum headroom” design approach ensures

consistency of performance regardless of SPL level.

•Multiple M8 threaded flying points for temporary and permanent installation.

•Enclosure coated with 3-step polyurethane process - ensuring the cabinets

are more resilient to impact damage.

•Various rigging accessories available.

•Multi-angle enclosure allows use as a monitor as well as FOH.

•Onboard amplification and control electronics.

•Multiple presets available for different applications.

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

ENCLOSURE TYPE:

DRIVE UNITS:

FREQUENCY RESPONSE:

NOMINAL DISPERSION1:

MAXIMUM SPL:

NOMINAL IMPEDANCE:

DIMENSIONS (HxWxD):

NET/SHIPPING WEIGHT:

2-way coaxial, reflex loaded

LF: 8” / HF: 1”

75Hz – 20kHz +/-3dB

90° x 60° rotatable

120dB continuous, 126dB peak

8 ohms

462 (18.2) x 262 (10.3) x 261 (10.3) mm/(ins)

13/14kg (28.6/30.8lbs)

FC-P8h

Horizontal mounting cradle

The FC-P8h is a simple and effective means of mounting the ESP-8 in both

temporary and permanent applications.

It is secured to the cabinet by means of M8 male locking knobs that screw into

the side of the loudspeaker to mount it in a landscape format. Multiple 13mm

diameter holes are provided for attachment in installation or via a hook clamp

or similar.

The FC-P8h is designed to support one single ESP-8 loudspeaker.

Weight (including fixings) 3kg / 6.6lbs

FC-P8v

Vertical mounting cradle

The FC-P8v is a simple and effective means of mounting the ESP-8 in both

temporary and permanent applications.

It is secured to the cabinet by means of M8 male locking knobs that screw into

the top of the loudspeaker to mount it in a portrait format. A single 13mm

diameter hole is provided at the top of the cradle for attachment either in

installations or via a hook clamp or similar.

The FC-P8v is designed to support one single ESP-8 loudspeaker.

Weight (including fixings) 3kg / 6.6lbs

ESP-8

Compact self-powered loudspeaker

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