Tips And Tricks - HK Audio ACTOR DX Manuel

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Control features of the ACTOR ADX 115 Sub A
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Control features of the ACTOR ADX 115 Sub B
4.2 ACTOR ADX 115 Sub A
1 Power Switch
Operation: This is the on/off switch for the active
system. When engaged, the Power On LED lights up
red. Always switch the ACTOR DX active system on
last, that is, after powering up all other components,
and switch it off first before powering down all other
connected devices.
2 Mains Input
Connecting cords: Use the factory-included Power-
con cord to connect this socket to a wall receptacle.
Caution! Make sure the local mains voltage matches
the voltage specified on the device. If you connect
the system to the wrong mains voltage, you may
destroy the ACTOR DX system's electronic
components.
3 Power On LED
This LED lights up when the Power switch is set to
ON and the system is connected to a mains power
supply.
4 Subwoofer Input
Connecting cords: To patch the signal from the
DDO™ controller to a Sub A bin, plug one end of a
mic cord equipped with XLR connectors into the
mid/high unit's Subwoofer output and the other into
the Subwoofer Input. Ensure XLR connectors are
wired as follows: 1= ground, 2= +, 3= -.
Note: Never patch the mixer's line and/or master
signal directly into Sub A's Subwoofer Input. This
bypasses the system's controller, crossover, equaliza-
tion and protection circuitry, risking serious damage
to the subwoofer. Read chapter 3, Setup and Cable
Connections, for more on this.
5 To Sub B Speaker Output
Connecting cords: Use this parallel Speakon
to connect a passive ACTOR DX B Sub bin.
Note: Be sure to twist the Speakon" connectors
clockwise until they lock in place! You must first di-
sengage the safety catch before you can unplug the
connector. To do this, pull the bayonet catch towards
the cord. Pin assignments are pin 1+ = +, pin 1- = -.
Feel free to use a four-core cable if you wish, though
pin 2+ and 2- remain unused, of course.
4.3 ACTOR ADX 115 Sub B
6 Sub B In
Connecting cords: Connect the Speakon
the ADX 115 Sub A bin's Speaker Output using a
suitable loudspeaker cord.

5 Tips and Tricks

Do not expose electronic circuitry to moisture! When
you set the system up outdoors, be sure to protect it
against rain. Keep soft drinks, beer and all other
liquids well away from the cabinets to protect their
electronic components from short circuits.
Ensure that the ducts on the enclosures' rear panels
are free of dirt and the devices are ventilated
properly. Otherwise, electronic components may
overheat and suffer damage.
ACTOR DX delivers optimum sound, so you should
provide it with optimum input signals! Noise such as
humming is generally caused by defective cables, the
wrong type of cords, or unbalanced signals routed
into the mixing console. Check all signal and mains
cables.
Prevent distortion! Not only is it unpleasant to your
audience's ears, it also endangers your equipment.
Make sure all components that are connected
directly and indirectly to ACTOR DX have sufficient
power ratings, and that they don't distort because
they're running at their respective limits. Provide an
undistorted signal to the system that doesn't have to
® output be cleaned up by backing off the Gain knob.
Avoid ground loops! You may encounter a ground
loop when the mixer is grounded via a mains cord
which isn't connected to the same mains circuit as
ACTOR DX. To prevent this problem, always connect
the ACTOR DX system and the mixing console to the
same electrical circuit (same phase!). If your equip-
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