Atlas Sound XLTE owner manual Introduction, 1.2MODEL NUMBER USAGE IN THIS MANUAL

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COMMUNITY XLT™ AND XLTE™ SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL

1 INTRODUCTION

Welcome! You’ve joined the group of people that have chosen high quality Community loudspeaker systems and components for over 30 years. We’re gratified you did and we will do our best to make sure you are satisfied with your new loudspeaker system.

In order for you to get the most effective use of this product, please take some time to read this manual. If you are in a hurry and can’t wait, you can use the QUICK START-UP diagrams to connect your loudspeakers and be operating them in few minutes. However, we have included a great deal of other useful information in this manual that will help you to realize the best performance, operation, sound quality, and reliability from your new loudspeaker.

1.1COMMUNITY XLT AND XLTE SERIES LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEMS

This manual contains information for the proper setup and operation of the Community XLT and XLTE full-range loudspeaker systems and subwoofers. While every attempt has been made to ensure this information is correct and up to date, Community continuously incorporates worthwhile improvements to each product that may include changes and/or modifications not contained in this manual.

1.2MODEL NUMBER USAGE IN THIS MANUAL

Within this manual XLT and XLTE models are generally referred to only by their numerical suffixes. For example, model ‘43’ refers to both the XLT43 and XLT43E. Where information applies only to a specific model, such as only to the XLT46 but not the XLT46E, the complete model number is used.

1.3IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

The terms “Caution,” “Warning,” and “Danger” are used throughout this manual to alert the reader to important safety considerations. If you have any questions about any aspects of these cautions, contact your local dealer, distributor, or Community.

CAUTION: describes an equipment operating condition or user action that may expose the equipment or user to potential damage or danger.

WARNING: describes an operating condition or user action that will likely cause damage to the equipment or injure the user.

DANGER: describes an operating condition or user action that will immediately damage the equipment or be extremely dangerous or possibly life-threatening to the user.

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Contents XLT / XLTE FULL-RANGESYSTEMS AND SUBWOOFERSPage COMMUNITY PROFESSIONAL LOUDSPEAKERS DIN EN EC STATEMENT OF CONFORMITYDIN EN 55013 08-1991 DIN EN Community Light & Sound, Inc. 333 East 5th StreetCHAPTER TABLE OF CONTENTSDIAGRAMS and TABLES PAGE1.3IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 1 INTRODUCTION1.2MODEL NUMBER USAGE IN THIS MANUAL 2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION Page Page Figure 1 Physical Features Table 1 Physical Features Matrix 3 PHYSICAL FEATURES See FIGURE3.1FEATURES MATRIX 3.2FEATURES DESCRIPTIONSFootnotes for Physical Features Phillips pan-head screws4.3.1High Frequency Driver 4.1ABBREVIATED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSTable 2 Product Listing 4.3DRIVERS 4.3.2Mid Frequency Driver 46 models only4.3.4Ferrofluid Cooling 4.6.1PASSIVE / BIAMP Switch4.6.2HF-LevelSwitch 4.4PATTERN CONTROL HORNS4.7POWER HANDLING 4.6.4PowerSense DDP Circuit4.6.5PowerSense Indicators 4.6.3Subwoofer Full-RangeOutput4.8.3Feet XLTE only 4.8.1Permanent Mounting4.8.2Corner Protectors and Stacking XLT only 4.8.4Carrying Handles4.9.23rd Party Accessories 4.9OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES4.9.1Community Accessories 4.8.641 Positioning and Horn Rotation5 SETUP AND OPERATION 5.1CHOOSING A POWER AMPLIFIER5.1.2Power Amplifier Load Impedance Table 5 Recommended Amplifier Power for Subwoofer FIGURE 2 PASSIVE Mode Configurations FIGURE 3 BIAMP Mode Configurations Table 6 Loudspeaker Wire Gauge Selection 6 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION6.1.1Loudspeaker Wire Gauge 6.1LOUDSPEAKER CABLE6.3.2Load Impedance When Paralleling Loudspeakers 6.2.2Internal Input Jack Wiring6.3.1Parallel Connector Wiring 6.2.1Choosing an Input Jack6.4CONNECTING THE LOUDSPEAKERS 6.4.1PASSIVE Mode Wiring See FIGUREFIGURE 4: Wiring for PASSIVE Mode Full-Range FIGURE 6 Wiring for Subwoofer 6.4.2BIAMP Mode Wiring See FIGUREFIGURE 5 Wiring for BIAMP Mode Full-Range 6.4.3Subwoofers See FIGURE7.1FRONT GRILLE 7 PHYSICAL INSTALLATION7.1.1Removing and Re-installingthe Grille 7.1.2Custom Grille Cloth7.4MOUNTING AND RIGGING 7.3.1Model 41 Horn Orientation7.3.2Model 42 and IMPORTANT NOTE Mounting/Rigging Point HolesFIGURE 8 XLT Mounting Points 7.4.2Using the Community CSSUPKIT Suspension KitFIGURE 7 Mounting Point Detail - Pull Direction DANGERDANGER See FIGURE 7.4.3Using the Community WB1 Mounting Accessory7.4.4Stand Bracket Inserts 46 and 48 only FIGURE 9 XLTE Mounting / Rigging Points7.5.1Using the Community EYBLTKIT FIGURE 10 XLTE Mounting / Rigging Point Detail7.6STACKING ENCLOSURES 8.2FINAL ADJUSTMENTS 8 ACOUSTICAL ADJUSTMENTS8.1INITIAL TESTING 8.2.1Electronic Gain Structure8.2.3Volume Level Balancing 8.2.2Residual Noise8.3.2Equalization Tips 8.3.1HF-LevelSwitch8.3EQUALIZATION 8.4FINAL RESULTS9.1.1Operating Modes and PowerSense DDP 9 OPERATING PRECAUTIONS9.1POWERSENSE DDP 9.1.2PowerSense DDP Circuit Operation9.3ACOUSTIC VOLUME LEVEL PRECAUTIONS FIGURE 11 Amplifier Clipping9.4TESTING AND TEST SIGNALS FIGURE 12 Sound Exposure Limits10.1.1LF Drivers 10.1ACCESSING THE DRIVERS10 SERVICING THE LOUDSPEAKER 10.1.2MF and HF Drivers11 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 11.1FULL-RANGEMODELS11.2MONITOR SPEAKERS AND SUBWOOFERS 12 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY No bass No high frequencies 13WARRANTY INFORMATION AND SERVICE Transferable Limited Warranty9907007F APPENDIX - XLT41E and XLT48E Table 8 Additional Model SpecificationsC. Specifications A. XLT41E and XLT48E Additional ModelsINDEX Page Page Page Page Page 333 East 5th Street, Chester, PA Phone 610 876-3400Fax1999 Community Light & Sound, Inc. 991015Cm