LD systems DAVE 15 G3 Loudspeakers PA and Sound System User Manual

: June 12, 2024
: LD Systems

Table of Contents

LD systems DAVE 15 G3 Loudspeakers PA and Sound System
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
- FCC STATEMENT
INTRODUCTION
INSTALLATION & OPERATING
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
PANEL DESCRIPTION
SPECIFICATIONS
MANUFACTURER´S DECLARATIONS
- FCC STATEMENT
References
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LD systems DAVE 15 G3 Loudspeakers PA and Sound System

Product Information

The LD Systems product is a high-quality audio device designed to operate reliably for many years. LD Systems is a well-known manufacturer of audio products and stands behind the quality of this product. For more information about LD-SYSTEMS, please visit their website at WWW.LD- SYSTEMS.COM.

Product Usage Instructions

Preventive Measures:
- Caution: To avoid the risk of electric shock, never remove the cover of the device. Only qualified service personnel should perform any repairs.
- Hazardous Voltage: The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle indicates the presence of dangerous voltage inside the device that can cause electric shock.
- Important Instructions: The exclamation mark within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to important operating and maintenance instructions.
- Hearing Protection: To prevent hearing damage, avoid listening at high volume levels for extended periods of time. Even short bursts of loud noise can lead to hearing loss. Keep the volume at a comfortable level.
- Hot Surface: After using the device, allow it to cool down for at least 10 minutes before handling or transporting, as certain parts of the housing can become hot during operation.
- Altitude and Climate Restrictions: This device is designed for use below 2000 meters in altitude and is not intended for use in tropical climates.
Lift Cabinet: Use the lift cabinet feature as needed.

You‘ve made the right choice!
We have designed this product to operate reliably over many years. LD Systems stands for this with its name and many years of experience as a manufacturer of high-quality audio products. Please read this User‘s Manual carefully, so that you can begin making optimum use of your LD Systems product quickly.

You can find more information about LD-SYSTEMS at our Internet site WWW.LD- SYSTEMS.COM.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Please read these instructions carefully.
Keep all information and instructions in a safe place.
Follow the instructions.
Observe all safety warnings. Never remove safety warnings or other information from the equipment.
Use the equipment only in the intended manner and for the intended purpose.
Use only sufficiently stable and compatible stands and/or mounts (for fixed installations). Make certain that wall mounts are properly installed and secured. Make certain that the equipment is installed securely and cannot fall down.
During installation, observ e the applicable safety regulations for your country.
Never install and operate the equipment near radiators, heat registers, ovens or other sources of heat. Make certain that the equipment is always installed so that is cooled sufficiently and cannot overheat.
Never place sources of ignition, e.g., burning candles, on the equipment.
Ventilation slits must not be blocked.
Do not use this equipment in the immediate vicinity of water (does not apply to special outdoor equipment – in this case, observe the special instructions noted below. Do not expose this equipment to flammable materials, fluids or gases. Avoid direct sunlight!
Make certain that dripping or splashed water cannot enter the equipment. Do not place containers filled with liquids, such as vases or drinking vessels, on the equipment.
Make certain that objects cannot fall into the device.
Use this equipment only with the accessories recommended and intended by the manufacturer.
Do not open or modify this equipment.
After connecting the equipment, check all cables in order to prevent damage or accidents, e.g., due to tripping hazards.
During transport, make certain that the equipment cannot fall down and possibly cause property damage and personal injuries.
If your equipment is no longer functioning properly, if fluids or objects have gotten inside the equipment or if it has been damaged in another way, switch it off immediately and unplug it from the mains outlet (if it is a powered device). This equipment may only be repaired by authorized, qualified personnel.
Clean the equipment using a dry cloth.
Comply with all applicable disposal laws in your country. During disposal of packaging, please separate plastic and paper/cardboard.
Plastic bags must be kept out of reach of children.
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.
The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
FOR EQUIPMENT THAT CONNECTS TO THE POWER MAINS
CAUTION: If the power cord of the device is equipped with an earthing contact, then it must be connected to an outlet with a protective ground. Never deactivate the protective ground of a power cord.
If the equipment has been exposed to strong fluctuations in temperature (for example, after transport), do not switch it on immediately. Moisture and condensation could damage the equipment. Do not switch on the equipment until it has reached room temperature.
Before connecting the equipment to the power outlet, first, verify that the mains voltage and frequency match the values specified on the equipment. If the equipment has a voltage selection switch, connect the equipment to the power outlet only if the equipment values and the main power values match. If the included power cord or power adapter does not fit in your wall outlet, contact your electrician.
Do not step on the power cord. Make certain that the power cable does not become kinked, especially at the main outlet and/or power adapter and the equipment connector.
When connecting the equipment, make certain that the power cord or power adapter is always freely accessible. Always disconnect the equipment from the power supply if the equipment is not in use or if you want to clean the equipment. Always unplug the power cord and power adapter from the power outlet at the plug or adapter and not by pulling on the cord. Never touch the power cord and power adapter with wet hands.
Whenever possible, avoid switching the equipment on and off in quick succession because otherwise, this can shorten the useful life of the equipment.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Replace fuses only with fuses of the same type and rating. If a fuse blows repeatedly, please contact an authorized service center.
To disconnect the equipment from the power mains completely, unplug the power cord or power adapter from the power outlet.
If your device is equipped with a Volex power connector, the mating Volex equipment connector must be unlocked before it can be removed. However, this also means that the equipment can slide and fall down if the power cable is pulled, which can lead to personal injuries and/or other damage. For this reason, always be careful when laying cables.
Unplug the power cord and power adapter from the power outlet if there is a risk of a lightning strike or before extended periods of disuse.

CAUTION:
Never remove the cover, because otherwise there may be a risk of electric shock. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Have repairs carried out only by qualified service personnel.

The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock.
The exclamation mark within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions.

CAUTION – HIGH VOLUME LEVELS WITH AUDIO PRODUCTS!
This equipment is intended for professional use. Therefore, commercial use of this equipment is subject to the respective applicable national accident prevention rules and regulations. As a manufacturer, Adam Hall is obligated to notify you formally about the existence of potential health risks. Hearing damage due to high volume and prolonged exposure: When in use, this product is capable of producing high sound-pressure levels (SPL) that can lead to irreversible hearing damage in performers, employees, and audience members.

For this reason, avoid prolonged exposure to volumes in excess of 90 dB.

To prevent possible hearing damage, avoid listening at high volume levels over long periods of time. Even exposure to short bursts of loud noise can result in hearing loss. Please keep the volume constantly at a comfortable level.
Warning! This symbol indicates a hot surface. Certain parts of the housing can become hot during operation. After use, wait for a cool-down period of at least 10 minutes before handling or transporting the device.
Warning! This device is designed for use below 2000 meters in altitude.
Warning! This product is not intended for use in tropical climates.

FCC STATEMENT

NOTE:
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 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 to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation 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.

INTRODUCTION

The LD Systems Dave G³ series loudspeakers are designed for professional use. They offer DSP based 2.1 sound reinforcement units with high-quality components, powerful amplification and a well-balanced sound across the entire range of frequencies, all at a very fair price.

This series includes three 2.1 subwoofer/satellite systems of different size. The LDDAVE10G3 with a 10“ subwoofer and 350W RMS system power, the LDDAVE12G3 with a 12“ subwoofer and 500W RMS system power and the LDDAVE15G3 with a 15“ subwoofer and 700W RMS system power. The internal LD LECC DSP offers digital sound processing such as crossover, equalizing, compressor and limiter functionality which is perfectly adjusted for all LD DAVE G³ models to maintain the system´s best audio performance.

INSTALLATION & OPERATING

INSTALLATION

Please place subwoofers and satellite speaker stands on stable and even ground. Do not place subwoofers and satellite speakers on mobility carts, chairs, tables, or something similar in order to prevent accidents. We recommend Adam Hall speaker stand SPS56 or speaker pole SPS822 (M20 thread, mounted on the subwoofer) and mounting fork for speaker stands SPS823 for use with the LD DAVE G³ satellites. The LDDAVE10G³ satellites are equipped with a speaker stand flange of 5° slope for best sound distribution. The LDDAVE12G³ and LDDAVE15G³ satellites are equipped with the patented SM707 speaker stand flange with variable slope. For slope angle adjustment lift the satellite speaker slightly and carefully from the latching mechanism (approximately 1/2 cm), turn it into the desired angle, and lower the cabinet.

OPERATING
In order to prevent unpleasant start-up noise caused by connected devices like mixers etc., the LD DAVE G³ system should be the last to be switched on and the first to be switched off. Before switching power on, the main level control should be set to a minimum.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

PANEL DESCRIPTION

BACK PANEL LDDAVE10G³

CONTROL ELEMENTS

MAIN LEVEL
Main volume control of the 2.1 loudspeaker system. The volume of subwoofers and satellites is affected in the same way.
SUB PHASE
Inverts the phase of the subwoofer (0°, 180°).
SUBLEVEL
Volume control of subwoofer. Adjust the volume of the subwoofer in relation to satellites. Recommended setting center position (12:00h).
LINE INPUT (LEFT/RIGHT)
Unbalanced RCA line input.
LINE INPUT (LEFT/RIGHT)
Balanced XLR/6.3 mm jack (combo) line input.
LINE INPUT (LEFT/RIGHT)
Balanced XLR/6.3 mm jack (combo) line input.
SAT POWER OUT (LEFT/RIGHT)
Powered Speakon compatible output for LD DAVE G³ series.
POWER
Power ON/OFF switch. Before switching power on, all level controls should be set to a minimum.
MAINS SOCKET (VOLEX POWER PLUG)
With built-in fuse holder AC connection via IEC connector (220 – 240V AC). A power cord with a lockable Volex connector is supplied with this unit. IMPORTANT: Replace fuse only by fuse of the same type and rating! If the fuse blows repeatedly please contact the authorized service center!
ON LED
Lights up when power is switched on and the mains cable is connected correctly.
SIGNAL LED
Lights up when the unit receives an audio signal.
LIMIT LED
Lights up when the loudspeaker is operated at its limit. Short-term blinking of the LED is not critical. If the limiter LED lights up longer than a brief moment or permanently (= over-driving the system), reduce the volume of the connected signal source. Non-compliance will lead to unpleasant and distorted sound and may cause a malfunction of the speaker system.

BACK PANEL LDDAVE12G³

CONTROL ELEMENTS

MAIN LEVEL
Main volume control of the 2.1 loudspeaker system. The volume of subwoofers and satellites is affected in the same way.
SUB PHASE
Inverts the phase of the subwoofer (0°, 180°).
SUBLEVEL
Volume control of subwoofer. Adjust the volume of the subwoofer in relation to satellites. Recommended setting center position (12:00h).
LINE INPUT (LEFT/RIGHT)
Unbalanced RCA line input.
LINE INPUT (LEFT/RIGHT)
Balanced XLR/6.3 mm jack (combo) line input.
SAT POWER OUT (LEFT/RIGHT)
Powered Speakon compatible output for LD DAVE G³ series.
LINE DIRECT OUTPUT (LEFT / RIGHT)
Balanced XLR output which allows you to connect active loudspeakers etc. Provides the same signal as the input signal.
POWER
Power ON/OFF switch. Before switching power on, all level controls should be set to a minimum.
MAINS SOCKET (VOLEX POWER PLUG)
With built-in fuse holder AC connection via IEC connector (220 – 240V AC). A power cord with a lockable Volex connector is supplied with this unit.
IMPORTANT: Replace fuse only by fuse of the same type and rating! If the fuse blows repeatedly please contact the authorized service center!
ON LED
Lights up when power is switched on and the mains cable is connected correctly.
SIGNAL LED
Lights up when the unit receives an audio signal.
LIMIT LED
Lights up when the loudspeaker is operated at its limit. Short-term blinking of the LED is not critical. If the limiter LED lights up longer than a brief moment or permanently (= over-driving the system), reduce the volume of the connected signal source. Non-compliance will lead to unpleasant and distorted sound and may cause a malfunction of the speaker system.
PROTECT LED
Lights up in case of unit overload/overheating. The amplifier switches to mute automatically. The unit will return to operation mode under normal conditions after a few minutes.

SPECIFICATIONS

MANUFACTURER´S DECLARATIONS

MANUFACTURER‘S WARRANTY & LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
You can find our current warranty conditions and limitations of liability at: http://www.adamhall.com/media/shop/downloads/documents/manufacturersdeclarations. pdf. To request warranty service for a product, please contact Adam Hall GmbH, Daimler Straße 9, 61267 Neu Anspach/Email: [email protected] / +49 (0)6081 / 9419-0.

CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT
(valid in the European Union and other European countries with a differentiated waste collection system)

This symbol on the product, or on its documents indicates that the device may not be treated as household waste. This is to avoid environmental damage or personal injury due to uncontrolled waste disposal. Please dispose of this product separately from other waste and have it recycled to promote sustainable economic activity. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details on where and how they can recycle this item in an environmentally friendly manner. Business users should contact their suppliers and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial waste for disposal.

FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation

CE Compliance
Adam Hall GmbH states that this product meets the following guidelines (where applicable):