TOPP PRO SOHO M4 Music Gear Soho Array Series Cabinets User Manual

TOPP PRO SOHO M4 Music Gear Soho Array Series Cabinets

Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR THE BACK PANEL OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
• THERE ARE NO PARTS NEEDED BY THE USER INSIDE THE EQUIPMENT. FOR SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTERS.

WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock and fire, do not expose this equipment to moisture or rain.

• Dispose of this product should not be placed in municipal waste and should be a separate collection.
• Before replacing the fuse, make sure that the product is OFF and disconnected from the AC outlet.

This symbol, wherever used, alerts you to the presence of un-insulated and dangerous voltages in the product enclosure. These are voltages that may be sufficient to constitute the risk of electric shock or death.

• This symbol, wherever used, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions. Please read.
• Protective Ground Terminal
• AC mains (Alternating Current)
• Hazardous Live Terminal
• Denotes the product is turned on.
• Denotes the product is turned off.

CAUTION
Describes precautions that should be observed to prevent damage to the product.

1. Read this Manual carefully before operation.
2. Keep this Manual in a safe place.
3. Be aware of all warnings reported with this symbol.,&
4. Keep this Equipment away from water and moisture.
5. Clean it only with dry doth. Do not use solvents or other chemicals.
6. Do not dampen or cover any cooling opening. Install the equipment only in accordance with the Manufacturer’s instructions.
7. Power Cords are designed for your safety. Do not remove Ground connections! If the plug does not fit your AC outlet, seek advice from a qualified electrician. Protect the power cord and plug from any physical stress to avoid the risk of electric shock. Do ot place heavy objects on the power. This could cause electric shock or fire.
8. Unplug this equipment when unused for long periods of time or during a storm.
9. Refer all service to qualified service personnel only. Do not perform any servicing other than those instructions contained within the User’s Manual.
10. To prevent fire and damage to the product, use only the recommended fuse type as indicated in this manual. Do not short-circuit the fuse holder.
11. Move this Equipment only with a cart, stand, tripod, or bracket, specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the Equipment. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ equipment combination to avoid possible injury from tip-over.
12. Permanent hearing loss may be caused by exposure to extremely high noise levels. The US. The government’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified permissible exposure to noise levels.

These are shown in the following chart:

According to OSHA, exposure to high SPL in excess of these limits may result in the loss of heat. To avoid the potential damage of heat, it is recommended that Personnel exposed to equipment capable of generating high SPL use hearing protection while such equipment is under operation.

The apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. The mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the
disconnect devise, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

Introduction

Thank you for choosing TOPP PRO. The new TOPP PRO MUSIC GEAR SOHO ARRAY SERIES cabinets have been designed to provide a cost-effective high-grade solution while maintaining high-quality cabinet construction and optimum components. The SOHO array series can be used for all types of applications including, but not limited to, churches, conference centers, and discos. The woofer and neodymium driver combination provides excellent performance rivaling those cabinets costing much more.

Our Professional Audio Products are designed and tested by a highly qualified engineering team with more than 20 years of experience. Great care is placed in delivering products with excellent performance, specifications and dependable reliability. Also great emphasis is placed in creating and bringing to market products that can fill multiple applications and also offer customers exceptional value.

Installation Tips

• Speakers should be placed in a position that allows for unobstructed sound projection. In many instances, it is beneficial for speakers to elevate on tripod stands to achieve maximum dispersion and reach. Consider TOPP PRO speaker stand or equivalent to raise speakers.
• Using quality cables ensures the best possible sound. Consider using TOPP PRO 16 or 14-gauge cables or equivalent.
• For best results match the speakers to a good amplifier that matches the wattage and impedance of your speakers. Proper amplification power results in good-quality audio and longer component life. Check out.
• Avoid pointing the microphone directly at an amplified speaker otherwise could cause feedback possibly damaging speaker components and your hearing.

Useful Data

Please write your serial number here for future reference.

• Serial Number:
• Date of purchase:
• Purchased at:

Quick Start

When mounting a speaker onto any stand, always ensure that the stand is on a flat, level surface, with the legs fully extended. Be sure to check that the maximum load weight for the stands is greater than the weight of the ARRAY SYSTEM loudspeaker. Never use a stand with a maximum load weight lower than the speaker. Do not attempt to mount more than one speaker on a stand at one time.

The SOHO ARRAY SYSTEM loudspeakers are heavy. It is recommended that a second person to help place the cabinet on a stand. When the speaker is placed on a stand, always check the integrity and center of gravity of the system If the speaker can be tipped easily, or the pole is swaying, it is recommended that you lower the height of the stand. Position the stand and route cables so that the performers and the audience cannot tip over or trip on the system.

Satellite Layout Of The Connector Panel

One module

The direction of the bracket can be adjusted from any side.

More module

Versatile mounting options
Compared to many other speaker designs, the satellite Series is remarkably easy to install in several ways. It can be hung easily with chains, strong wires and cables using the accessory brackets. There are also options for hanging with a pre-install rame by itself or configured with a subwoofer. There are also other options including ceiling and wall brackets as well as an adapter for use with a dedicated stand.

The bracket support wall and leiling mounting with most 8 modules. The direction and angle can be adjusted from any side.

Connect Manner

1. Insert the top plug into the bottom hole, and you have to press the round button meantime. Only in this way, you can connect successfully.
2. Insert the fixing pin into the slot after the top plug and the bottom plug was connected successfully.
3. Lock the cabinet by the latch through the hole after placing the hole in place.

You can insert every of three different holes when connecting the rear bracket. You can obtain different sounds from different angles.

Adjustable sound dispersion(for example four p c s )
A system in configured by vertically stacking four speaker modules with a total driver complement of four woofers and 12 tweeters positioned along the baffle surface, this configuration allows the variable directivity control and low-frequency dispersion control comparable to using a large constant- directivity horn speaker.

A choice of three directivity angles—0, 6 and 12 degrees can be employed as needed. For instance, a specific directivity angle, or each module can have its directivity independently set for a specific coverage requirement. When two or multiple modules are connected to configure an arc, they effectively function as an immense single speaker controlling directivity for considerably lower frequencies. As a result, public address functions demonstrate optimal intelligibility even in environments with long reverb times.

Minimal reflective effects
Whether mounted on the wall or ceiling, the satellite is remarkably free from the comb filter and interference effects often encountered with other speaker designs. It can therefore produce more low-frequency output even when mounted on the wall or ceiling.

Satellite Back Panel Description

1. INPUT: Receive the power coming from an external power amplifier.
2. PARALLEL: power output for another product to parallel, parallel and input are link.
3. SERIES: Power output for another satellite speaker to series.
4. Slide Switch: Parallel or Series Transform Switch
   • set the slide switch at a “parallel” position to make the product in parallel.
   • Set the switch to the “series” position to make products in series, but the slide switch of the last product has to be set at the “parallel” position.

Satellite Down Connection

• Power output for satellite speaker down connection

Power output for satellite speaker UP connection

Satellite Technical Specifications

satellite Line Array:

• Indicates the number of amp ch $ impedance (perch)
• Multiple modules connected in series (+) & parallel (//)
• See patch sketches in “Powering your mini line array.

satellite Line Array:

Indicates a number of amp ch $ impedance (per ch) Multiple modules connected in series (+) & parallel (//) See patch sketches in “Powering your mini line array.

Single channel configuration Array Power Rating(AES)
1 module array     1ch 8 ohms| 30W
2 module array     1ch 4 ohms (2//)| 60W
4 module array     1ch 8 ohms (1+2)//(3+4)| 120W
6 module array     1ch 5.33 ohms (1+2)//(3+4)//(5+6)| 180W
8 module array     1ch 4 ohms (1+2)//(3+4)//(5+6)//(7+8)| 240W

Sub Layout Of The Connector Panel

Configuring the SOHO S12P / SOHO S28 Subwoofer Before you start plugging in cables, you should take a minute to decide how you want to interface your new subwoofer. Most system set-ups fall into one of two categories: Mono or Stereo sub-operation.

Mono Sub Operation
In most cases, a common (mono) sub-bass setup is preferable. Low frequencies produced by a subwoofer tend to be non-directional. Since low-frequency waves take so much space to develop, it is difficult for the ear to tell if sub bass is coming from the left or right side (unless you are in a very large room). Because of this phenomenon, just about all sub-bass material is mixed in mono.

Stereo Sub Operation
In larger rooms, as well as in theaters and theme park installations (for low- frequency special audio effects), two or more subwoofers can be used in stereo. For additional low-end, you can daisy chain a pair of subwoofers to each side of your speaker system using the parallel outputs.

Positioning the Subwoofer
The placement of the subwoofer can affect the overall performance of your system since room acoustics may create standing waves, an acoustical phenomenon that causes certain bass frequencies to sound louder. Here are a few points you should consider when setting up your system, which can help you achieve optimal performance in your space.

The ideal placement of the subwoofer is as close to the main front-of-house speakers as possible, in order to blend the satellites and subwoofer. Mounting the satellite speakers on top of the subwoofer allows you to align the drivers. The closer the subwoofer is to a wall, the louder the bass frequencies will sound, and you can adjust the mix between the subwoofer and satellite speakers by moving the subwoofer closer to and further from a wall.

Avoid placing the subwoofer in a corner. This can make the subwoofer appear to be louder, but only for a limited frequency band, and will make the mix sound “boomy” and not well-defined. The best way to increase the overall level of bass is to add a second subwoofer.

Sub Back Panel Description

1. INPUT: Receive the power coming from an external power amplifier.(SPK +1/-1 connected; +2/-2 not connected).
2. OUTPUT: Power output for satellite speaker, under passive crossover filtered at 180 Hz. (SPK +1/-1 connected; +2/-2 not connected).
3. Speakon Parallel Socket

Sub Technical Specifications

Model Active/SOHO S28

• System Type 2*8″ Passive Subwoofer Speaker
• Rated Power 300W Program, 600W Peak
• Sensitivity 121dB Continuous / 124dB Peak
• Frequency Response 52Hz-800Hz (-10dB)
• Impedance 8 ohms
• Transducer Low 2*8″ (208mm)Ferrite Woofer, 2″ (50.5mm) Voice Coil
• Connector 4 PIN Terminal Block and 2*NL-4 Speakon Parallel Socket
• Enclosure Construction Plywood Cabinet, Resistant Black Paint, Metal Grille
• Mounting information One Metal Standard Pole-mount
• Dimensions (WxHxD)
  • (W)250mm(H)510mm(D)540mm
  • (W)9.84″ins(H)20.08″ins(D)21.26″ins
• Net Weight 18.50kg / 40.78 lbs

Model Active/SOHO S12P

• System Type 12″ Passive Subwoofer Speaker
• Rated Power 300W Program, 600W Peak
• Sensitivity 122dB Continuous / 125dB Peak
• Frequency Response 45Hz-2.8kHz (-10dB)
• Impedance 4 ohms
• Transducer Low 12″ (320mm)Ferrite Woofer, 2.55″ (64.5mm) Voice Coil
• Connector 4 PIN Terminal Block and 2*NL-4 Speakon Parallel Socket
• Enclosure Construction Plywood Cabinet, Resistant Black Paint, Metal Grille
• Mounting information One Metal Standard Pole-mount
• Dimensions (WxHxD)
  • (W)350mm(H)500mm(D)542mm
  • (W)13.78″ins(H)19.69″ins(D)21.33″ins
• Net Weight 20.10kg / 44.31 lbs

System Connection Plate

Make your initial connections with all the equipment powered off, and ensure that all the main volume controls are turned completely down. For Passive

Full-range Speaker Cabinet

1. Connect one side of the speaker cable to the Output CH A / CH B to the Binding Post of your stereo power amplifier and the other side to the Input socket of your speaker cabinet.
2. Complete other connections as illustrated.
3. Turn up your mixer first, then the stereo power amplifier.
4. Turn up the volume controls of your amplifier to about 70%.
5. Use PFL function to get the proper input level for the mixer, and adjust the Mian Mix Level control to manipulate the output level.
6. After using, turn off your stereo power amplifier first, then the mixer.

Make your initial connections with all the equipment powered off, and ensure that all the main volume controls are turned completely down.

Two Passive Subwoofers & Two Passive Satellite Speakers

1. Connect one side of the speaker cable to the Output CH A / CH B to the Binding Post of your stereo power amplifier and the other side to the Input socket of your subwoofer, do the same connection on your second power amplifier and the 2-way full-range passive speakers with a second speaker cable.
2. Complete other connections as illustrated.
3. Turn on your mixer first, then the stereo power amplifier.
4. Turn up the volume controls of your amplifier to about 70%.
5. Use the PFL function to get the proper input level for the mixer, and adjust the Mian Mix Level control to manipulate the output level.
6. After using, turn off your stereo power amplifier first, then the mixer.

USER PRESET: L_SOHO M4(8pcs)+R_SOHO M4(8PCS) + Option (2SOHO S12P or 2SOHO S28 )

USER PRESET: L_SOHO M4(4pcs)+R_SOHO M4(4PCS) + Option (2SOHO S12P or 2SOHO S28 )

Wire Connections

Either the 1/4″ TRS phone jack or XLR connector can be wired in balanced and unbalanced modes, which will be determined by the actual application status, please wire your system as the following wiring examples:

For a 1/4″Phone jack

For XLR connector

The SOHO series speaker connections are made via the rear panel 1/4″ and/or Speakon connectors for easy interface with industry-standard cables. Standard, unshielded speaker wire (available at your local pro audio or music store), with either 1/4″ phone or Speakon connectors and wire gauge of 12-14 AWG is recommended.

If your amplifier uses binding posts you can use speaker cables with banana connectors, but be sure to pay attention to the +/- polarity when making the connections. Make sure that the + terminal of the speaker, or banana connector, is connected to the+ terminal of the power amplifier, and that the – terminal of the speaker, or banana connector, is connected to the – terminal of the power amplifier. It is important that your PA system is connected in phase, otherwise, you will not have the proper low-end response and stereo image.

Use the following diagrams below to ensure proper connections when wiring your system:

WARRANTY

Top Pro guarantees the normal operation of the product against any defect of manufacture and/or vice of material, by the term of (12) months, counted as of the date of purchase on the part of the user, committing itself to repair or to change, to its election, without position some, any piece or component that will fail in normal conditions of use within the mentioned period.

This guarantee is valid if the original buyer will present V and display this certificate properly sealed and signed by the selling house, accompanied by the corresponding invoice of purchase which consisted of the model and serial number of the acquired equipment.

The guarantee does not cover:

• Damages caused by the illegal use of the product, repair, and/or non-authorized modification conducted by people by Topp Pro.
• Damages caused by the connection of the equipment to other equipment different from the specified ones in the manual of use, or by bad connection to these last ones.
• Damages caused by electrical storms, blows, and/or incorrect transport.
• Damages are caused by excesses or falls of tension in the network or by connection to networks with a tension different from the required one by the unit.
• Damages are caused by the presence of sand, acid of batteries, water, or any strange element inside the equipment.
• Deteriorations produced by the course of the time, use, and/or normal wear of the unit.
• Alteration or absence of the serial number of the factory of the equipment.

The repairs could only be carried out by the authorized technical service by Topp Pro, which will inform about the term and other details of the repairs to take place according to this guarantee.

Topp Pro will repair this unit in counted a term non greater than 30 days as of the date of entrance of the unit to the Technical Service. In those cases in that due to the particularity of the spare part, outside necessary their import, the repair time and the viability of the same one will be subject to the effective norms for the import of parts, in which case one will inquire to the user about the term and possibility into repair.

With the object of its correct operation, and of the validity of this one guarantee, this product will have to be installed and to be used according to the instructions that are detailed in the manual associate or the package of the product. This unit will be able to appear for its repair, next to the invoice of purchase (or any other proof where the date of purchase consists), to its authorized distributor Topp Pro or an authorized technical center on the watch by Topp Pro.

Exclusion of damages:
THE RESPONSIBILITY OF TOPP PRO FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT HAS LIMITED THE REPAIR OR THE REPLACEMENT OF HE HIMSELF, TO TOPP OPTION PRO. IF WE CHOSE TO REPLACE THE PRODUCT, THE REPLACEMENT CAN BE A RECONDITIONED UNIT. TOPP PRO WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DAMAGES BASED ON THE LOST, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE, BENEFITS, LOST SAVINGS, BY THE DAMAGE TO OTHER EQUIPMENT OR OTHER ARTICLES IN THE USE SITE, OR BY ANY OTHER DAMAGE IF HE IS FORTUITOUS, CONSEQUENT OR OF ANOTHER TYPE, ALTHOUGH TOPP PRO HAS BEEN NOTICED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or the limitation of the fortuitous or consequent damages, so the aforesaid limitation can not be applied to you. This guarantee gives specific legal rights, you can also have other rights that vary from state to state.

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