Renkus-Heinz PCX Series Manuel utilisateur

Passive Column Arrays

featuring Renkus-Heinz’

Passive UniBeam Technology.

PCX Series

User’s Manual

19201 Cook Street

Foothill Ranch, CA 92610-3501

USA

T +1 949 588-9997

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www.renkus-heinz.com

EUDECLARATIONOFCONFORMITY



Accordingto:2011/65/EU(RoHSDirective)ontherestrictionoftheuseofcertainhazardoussubstancesinelectrical

andelectronicequipment(EEE).

Forthefollowingequipment:

Product: Passiveaudioloudspeakers,inherentlyinert

Model:  AllmodelsinthePCXSERIES

PCX4,PCX8,PCX16.

PCXmodelsmayincludesuffix‐WTor‐BKtodesignatecolor.Allcolorsareincludedwithinthisdeclarationevenifnot

specificallyidentifiedinthemodelnumber.

Manufacturer: Renkus‐Heinz,Inc.

19201CookStreet

FoothillRanch,CA92610‐3501,USA

Theproductslistedaboveareinconformitywith:

2011/65/EU(RoHSDirective)ontherestrictionoftheuseofcertainhazardoussubstancesin

electricalandelectronicequipment(EEE).

Responsibleformarkingthisdeclaration:

Renkus‐Heinz,Inc.

19201CookStreet

FoothillRanch,CA92610‐3501,USA

Personresponsibleformakingthisdeclaration:

Name  JamesI.Mobley

Position VPOperations

Place OrangeCounty,California,USA



Signature__________________________

Date July21,2022

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

To reiterate the above warnings: servicing instructions are fo

use by qualified personnel only. To avoid electric shock, do

not perform any servicing other than that contained in the Ope-

ration Instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all

servicing to qualified personnel.

Eindrigliche Warnung: Wartungsvorschriften dienen nur der

Benutzung durch qualifizieres Personal. Zur Vermeidung eines

elektrischen Schlages keine anderen als die in den Betriebsvor-

schriften beschriebenen Wartungsarbeiten ausführen, es sei denn

Sie sind dafür qualifiziert. Wartungsarbeiten auszuführen.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,

within an equilateral triangle, is intended to

alert the use to the presence of uninsulated

"Dangerous Voltage" within the product's en-

closure that may be of sufficient magnitude

to constitute a risk of electric shock to hu-

mans.

The exclamanation point, within an equilateral

presence of important operating and mainte-

nance (servicing) instructions in the literature

accompanying the product.

VORSICHT

RISK OF ELECTRONIC SHOCK:

OPEN ONLY IF QUALIFIED AS

SERVICE PERSONNEL

GEFAHR EINES ELEKTRISCHEN SCHLAGES:

NUR VON QUALIFIZIEREM WARTUNGSPERSONAL

ZU ÖFFNEN

Der Blitz mit nach untenzielendem Pfeil in

einem gleichseitigen Dreieck weist den

Benutzer auf das Vorhandensein einer

unisolierten, "gefährlichen Spannung" im

Gehäuse hin, die stark genug sein kann, einer

Person einen gefährlichen elektrischen Schlag

zu versetzen.

Das Ausrufezeichen in einem gleichseitigen

Dreieck weist den Benutzer auf wichtige

Betriebs- und Wartungsvorschriften in den

beiliegenden Unterlagen des Gerätes hin.

Erklärung der graphischen SymboleExplanation of Graphical Symbols

IMPORTANT

Your Renkus-Heinz PCX Series Loudspeaker contains no user-serviceable parts, all

service should be referred to qualied service personnel.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Clean with damp rag and light cleaning agents.

6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radia-

tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including ampliers) that produce heat.

8. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the

manufacturer.

9. Install all cabling or conduit with drip loops to pre-

vent water wicking.

10. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.

Servicing is required when the loudspeaker has

been damaged in any way. If the interior of the

loudspeaker has been exposed to rain or moisture,

if it does not operate normally, or if it has been

dropped.

“CAUTION: THESE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE

FOR USE BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT

PERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT CON-

TAINED IN THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UNLESS

YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO.”

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a Renkus-Heinz

PCX Series column array loudspeaker featuring

Passive UniBeam Technology. Your Renkus-Heinz

loudspeaker has been designed to provide years of

trouble-free, high performance operation. We hope

you enjoy it.

Your Renkus-Heinz loudspeaker was completely

tested and inspected before leaving our factory and

should have arrived in perfect condition. Please

carefully inspect your loudspeaker and its shipping

carton for any noticeable damage, and if any damage

is found, immediately notify the shipping company.

Only the consignee may institute a claim with the

carrier for any damage incurred during shipping. Be

sure to save the carton and all packing materials for

the carrier’s inspection.

Important:

Your Renkus-Heinz loudspeaker contains no

user-serviceable parts and all service should

be referred to qualied service personnel. We

recommend that it be returned to the factory in

its original packing carton if factory service is

required.

General Information

The PCX Series is an incredibly compact, versatile,

weather resistant, multi-operational family of passive

columns featuring Passive UniBeam Technology. The

PCX Series comprises of 3 models, the PCX4, PCX8,

and PCX16. All PCX models feature state of the art,

neodymium 3” full-range transducers and include

high-quality, low insertion loss 70/100 V Transform-

ers and wall-mount brackets as standard features to

simplify integration.

The PCX Series’ new Passive UniBeam Technology

utilizes the same complex steering algorithms from

our industry leading Iconyx style columns, and imple-

ments them in the passive domain. The end result

is a xed, asymmetrical vertical lobe with constant

directivity and inherent downward bias that delivers

unmatched coverage consistency and speech intel-

ligibility.

Heavy-duty aluminum extrusions and covered input

pockets deliver an IP64 rating, and extreme salt/

chlorine and UV resistance ensure your PCX Series

loudspeaker will look as good as it sounds for years

to come.

Contents

Introduction 4

General Information 4

PCX Series Mode Selection Switch 5

PCX Series Wiring and Connections 5

Constant Voltage Operation 7

Out Door Connections 7

Wall Mounting PCX Series 8

Wall Material Instructions 9

Optional Pan/Tilt Wall Bracket 10

PCX Series DSP Settings 11

Design Guidelines for PCX Series 12

PCX Series Mode Selection Switch

PCX Series loudspeakers can be installed in many

different ways, and our Mode Selection Switch helps

facilitate easy selection of the desired operating condi-

tions.

All models feature a traditional Low Impedance mode,

and a 70/100 V mode which is ideal for distributed

audio systems with high numbers of loudspeakers.

When operating in Low Impedance Mode, sound qual-

ity can be impacted by the power loss associated with

long cable runs, and the increase in amplier load with

increasing numbers of loudspeakers.

When dealing with very long cable runs, or large

numbers of loudspeakers, Renkus-Heinz recommends

using your PCX Series loudspeaker in 70/100 V mode.

When operating in 70/100 V mode, many loudspeak-

ers can be installed in parallel on each amplier chan-

nel which can greatly simplify installation of larger

systems. Various wattage taps in each voltage range

helps to give additional exibility when deploying large

numbers of loudspeakers.

When operating the Mode Selection Switch please

note that the switch does not rotate 360 degrees and

there are only 6 positions. Position number 1 is Lo-Z,

rotate clock-wise to reach the 5 additional switch po-

sitions. Position number 6 is the highest wattage tap,

either 60 W (PCX4), or 100 W (PCX8 and PCX16), ro-

tate counter-clockwise to return to the other positions.

Do not attempt to rotate past position 1 or position 6

or damage will occur.

PCX4

PCX8 & PCX16

PCX Series Wiring and Connections

All PCX Series loudspeakers feature the same style

input connections. Input connections are made via a 4

Conductor (2 pair) Barrier strip, the pairs are internally

paralleled. Polarity of the barrier strip is indicated in

the pocket.

When connecting a PCX Series loudspeaker to an am-

plier, please connect the positive (+) conductor from

the amplier to the positive (+) barrier strip, and the

negative (-) conductor from the amplier to the nega-

tive (-) barrier strip. Many speakers can be connected

together on one amplier channel in parallel or series/

parallel using the second internally paralleled barrier

strip.

Pay careful attention to cable type when selecting

cabling for your PCX Series loudspeakers. Cabling with

too small a cross sectional area relative to impedance

load and cable length can result in greater power loss

and reductions in sound quality. Under the majority of

conditions, 12 AWG cabling will be appropriate, how-

ever when cable runs are very long wire gauge should

be increased.

When selecting an amplier to drive PCX Series

loudspeakers, care should be taken to ensure you

have appropriate output capability. Please select an

amplier with the appropriate amount of power for the

application, typically we recommend at least 3 dB of

amplier headroom. Ensuring that more than enough

power is available will prevent driving the system into

overdrive reducing possible damage to both the ampli-

er, and loudspeaker.

When running multiple PCX Series loudspeakers in

parallel while in Low Impedance mode, pay careful at-

tention to amplier stability under heavy load. Imped-

ance varies by frequency and while nominal imped-

ance is a good indicator of a loudspeakers load some

frequencies will have lower impedance than what is

nominal.

PCX Series Input Pocket

Constant Voltage Operation

All PCX Series loudspeakers feature a 70/100 V transformer in-

side the loudspeaker. This transformer allows many same model

PCX loudspeakers to be connected in parallel to a single amplier

channel. The included transformer greatly simplies installation

while reducing cost and complexity of the system.

When connecting PCX Series loudspeakers in Constant Volt-

age mode connect the positive (+) conductor of the amplier, or

prior loudspeaker to the positive (+) terminal of the barrier strip

and connect the negative (-) conductor of the amplier, or prior

loudspeaker to the negative (-) terminal of the barrier strip. The

second paralleled barrier strip inside the input pocket is available

for connecting to additional loudspeakers.

When selecting an amplier for PCX Series loudspeakers in

Constant Voltage mode, the available power per channel must be

greater than the total of all loudspeaker power taps loaded onto

the channel. In order to prevent damage to both the amplier, and

loudspeaker Renkus-Heinz recommends at least a safety margin

with at least 3 dB above the total power requirements per chan-

nel.

The PCX4 features a 60 W Transformer, and the PCX8 and PCX16

both feature 100 W Transformers. The table to the right details

the wattage taps for each transformer type.

PCX4

70 V 100 V

8 W 15 W

15 W 30 W

30 W 60 W

60 W

PCX8 & PCX16

70 V 100 V

12.5 W 25 W

25 W 50 W

50 W 100 W

100 W

Securing Connections Outdoors

All PCX Series loudspeakers include a cover for the input pocket

that features a factory-installed Gland-Nut to seal connections

from the elements. The Gland-Nut has a cable jacket tolerance

range of 0.23” to 0.395” (5.8 mm to 10.0 mm). When installing

PCX Series loudspeakers outdoors using the included Gland-Nut

cover, please ensure there is a drip loop to prevent water wicking

into the pocket.

PCX Series Input Pocket Cover

Wall Mounting PCX Series Loudspeakers

The PCX Series and the Passive UniBeam technol-

ogy delivers inherent downward bias, asymmetrical

coverage, and constant directivity deliver incredibly

consistent coverage, even when ush mounted. The

PCX Series was designed to be ush mounted in most

applications, and the included wall mount bracket

enables safe, simple installation.

As the installer you must insure that the wall or other

mounting surface is capable of safely supporting the

weight of the array and wall bracket plus the safety

margin legally required for your territory. Weights for

the PCX Series plus wall bracket is as follows:

• PCX4: 11 lbs./5 kgs.

• PCX8: 17 lbs./7.7 kgs.

• PCX16: 31 lbs./ 14.1 kgs.

PCX Series loudspeakers are too heavy to be supported

by gypsum wallboard alone, you must anchor the

brackets to structure able to support the weights listed

above.

Wall Bracket Instructions

• Disassemble the bracket into the wall and loud-

speaker halves by removing the 12 mm bolts and

star washers. Remove the three, 6 mm Phillips-

head screws from the back of the loudspeaker

using a #3 Phillips screwdriver. Be sure to use a #3

Phillips, using a #2 may damage the screws.

• Mount the loudspeaker half of the bracket to the

loudspeaker cabinet using the three 6 mm Phillips

screws. Use thread locking compound to prevent

the screws from loosening.

• The wall half of the bracket is intended to be

installed with the bolts facing up. This allows the

loudspeaker column to rest on the wall before

tightening the nuts and locking splay angles.

• Follow the instructions on the following page for

the type of wall to which you are mounting. If you

are mounting to a wall type other than those listed

on the next page, you must insure that the method

you use can safely support the weights listed.

PCX8 and Wall Mount Side View

Wooden Stud Wall

• Determine the desired mounting location on the

wall. Locate a stud at the desired mounting loca-

tion. If there isn’t a stud at your desired mount-

ing location, you will need to locally reinforce the

wall as the loudspeakers are too heavy to mount

directly to gypsum wall board.

• The mounting bracket is centered on the loud-

speaker, the center hole of the wall bracket is a

good reference point for the center of the mounted

loudspeaker.

• Mark and drill pilot holes for the mounting screws.

• Mount the wall bracket to the wall using /4 in.

diameter x 2 in. long (6 mm dia. x 50 mm long)

lag bolts or equivalent. Use at least two mounting

screws or bolts.

Masonry Walls

• Determine the desired mounting location on the

wall. The mounting bracket is centered on the

loudspeaker, the center hole of the wall bracket

is a good reference point for the center of the

mounted loudspeaker.

• For mounting on concrete, CMU (concrete block)

or brick walls, use masonry sleeve anchors, 1/

in.

diameter x 1-1/

in. long (6 mm dia. x 38 mm long)

Red Head Dynabolt or equivalent. Use at least two

mounting screws or bolts.

• Mark and drill clearance holes for the mount-

ing anchors following the anchor manufacturer’s

instructions for diameter and depth.

Mounting the loudspeaker to the bracket

• Slide the loudspeaker and it’s bracket half over

the wall bracket, drop down onto the 12 mm bolts,

and secure with the nuts and star washers.

• Select the horizontal aiming and tighten the bolts

securely to lock the aiming angle in place.

• Connect the audio and your loudspeaker is ready

to enjoy.

PCX8 and Wall Mount

Optional Pan/Tilt Wall Bracket

The PCX Series was designed to address most

installations with ush mounting via the included

wall bracket. For more extreme applications,

Renkus-Heinz developed an optional Pan/Tilt Wall-

Bracket, part number W-WALL-PCX-PT.

• Disassemble the bracket into the wall and

loudspeaker halves by removing the 12 mm

bolts and star washers. Remove the three, 6

mm Phillips-head screws from the back of the

loudspeaker using a #3 Phillips screwdriver. Be

sure to use a #3 Phillips, using a #2 may dam-

age the screws.

• The speaker half of the bracket must rst be

disassembled into the 2 plates by removing

the two 8 mm Socket Head Screws. The inner

plate can then be attached to the loudspeaker

using a #3 Phillips screwdriver. Be sure to

use a #3 Phillips, using a #2 may damage the

screws. After the inner plate has been attached

to the loudspeaker, the speaker half can be

reassembled, and angle set using the two 8

mm Socket Head Screws.

• The wall half of the bracket is intended to be

installed with the bolts facing up. This allows

the loudspeaker column to rest on the wall

before tightening the nuts and locking splay

angles.

• The table below details the maximum down

angles achievable with optional Pan/Tilt

bracket.

PCX8 and Pan/Tilt Wall Bracket

Model Maximum Angle

PCX4 -15 degrees

PCX8 -15 degrees

PCX16 -10 degrees

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