HH ELECTRONICS HPS-115 Active Subwoofer User Manual

ACTIVE SUBWOOFER

USER MANUAL
Designed and Engineered in the UK by HH Electronics LTD.

ACTIVE SUBWOOFER
PORTABLE SOUND

Intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated ‘Dangerous Voltage’ within the product’s enclosure that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons.
Intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (Servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
CAUTION: Risk of electrical shock – DO NOT OPEN.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove the cover. No user- serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
WARNING:
To prevent electrical shock or fire hazards, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Before using this appliance please read the operating instructions for further warnings.

EARTH or GROUND GREEN/YELLOW NEUTRAL – BLUE LIVE – BROWN
After unpacking your amplifier check that it is factory fitted with a three-pin ‘grounded’ (or earthed) plug. Before plugging into the power supply ensure you are connecting to a grounded earth outlet.
If you should wish to change the factory fitted plug yourself, ensure that the wiring convention applicable to the country where the amplifier is to be used is strictly conformed to. As an example in the United Kingdom, the cable color code for connections are shown opposite.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

In order to take full advantage of your new product and enjoy the long and trouble-free performance, please read this owner’s manual carefully, and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

1. Unpacking: On unpacking your product please check carefully for any signs of damage that may have occurred whilst in transit from the HH factory to your dealer. In the unlikely event that there has been damage, please re-pack your unit in its original carton and consult your dealer. We strongly advise you to keep your original transit carton, since, in the unlikely event that your unit should develop a fault, you will be able to return it to your dealer for rectification securely packed.

2. Amplifier Connection: In order to avoid damage, it is advisable to establish and follow a pattern for turning on and off your system. With all system parts connected, turn on source equipment, tape decks, cd players, mixers, effects processors, etc, BEFORE turning on your amplifier. Many products have large transient surges at turn on and off which can cause damage to your speakers.
   By turning on your bass amplifier LAST and making sure its level control is set to a minimum, any transients from other equipment should not reach your loudspeakers. Wait till all system parts have stabilised, usually a couple of seconds. Similarly when turning off your system always turn down the level controls on your bass amplifier and then turn off its power before turning off other equipment

3. Cables: Never use a shielded or microphone cable for any speaker connections as this will not be substantial enough to handle the amplifier load and could cause damage to your complete system.

4. Servicing: The user should not attempt to service these products. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference
2. This device must accept any interference received, that may cause undesired operation.
   Warning: Changes or modifications to the equipment not approved by HH Electronics Ltd. can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.
   Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, 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 and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into 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.

This product conforms to the requirements of the following European Regulations, Directives & Rules:
CE Mark (93/68/EEC), Low Voltage (2014/35/EU), EMC (2014/30/EU),
RoHS (2011/65/EU), ErP (2009/125/EU).
In order to reduce environmental damage, at the end of its useful life, this product must not be disposed of along with normal household waste to landfill sites. It must be taken to an approved recycling center according to the recommendations of the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive applicable in your country.
http://support.hhelectronics.com/approvals

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions safe.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. An apparatus with Class I construction shall be connected to a main socket outlet with a protective connection. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories provided by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. The mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device and shall remain readily operable. The user should allow easy access to any mains plug, mains coupler, and mains switch used in conjunction with this unit thus making it readily operable. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. Never break off the ground pin. Connect only to a power supply of the type marked on the unit adjacent to the power supply cord.

16. If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack, rear support should be provided.

17. Note for the UK only: If the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this unit do not correspond with the terminals in your plug‚ proceed as follows:
    a) The wire that is colored green and yellow must be connected to the terminal that is marked by the letter E‚ the earth symbol‚ colored green or colored green and yellow.
    b) The wire that is colored blue must be connected to the terminal that is marked with the letter N or the color black.
    c) The wire that is colored brown must be connected to the terminal that is marked with the letter L or the color red.

18. This electrical apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and care should be taken not to place objects containing liquids, such as vases, upon the apparatus.

19.  Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a sufficient time. The U.S. Government’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the following permissible noise level exposures: According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of the above permissible limits could result in some hearing loss. Earplugs or protectors to the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits as set forth above. To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels such as this amplification system be protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in operation.

20. Symbols & nomenclature used on the product and in the product manuals, intended to alert the operator to areas where extra caution may be necessary, are as follows: Intended to alert the user to the presence of high ‘Dangerous Voltage’ within the product’s enclosure that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons. Intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

Risk of electrical shock – DO NOT OPEN. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove the cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
To prevent electrical shock or fire hazards, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Before using this appliance please read the operating instructions.
If your appliance features a tilting mechanism or a kickback style cabinet, please use this design feature with caution. Due to the ease with which the amplifier can be moved between straight and tilted back positions, only use the amplifier on a level, stable surface. DO NOT operate the amplifier on a desk, table, shelf or otherwise unsuitable non-stable platform.

INTRODUCTION

The HH HPS-115 has been engineered to deliver unparalleled performance to meet your requirements.
The high-grade class D amplifier combined with the long-throw 15-inch HH- designed woofer delivers the ultimate in low-end performance. The stereo input and high-pass output connections provide optimal crossover separation between your full-range and sub frequencies; creating a flawless front-of-house mix. Need more bass? No problem. The shape pre-set boosts sub-harmonic frequencies delivering a deeper bass response. All are enclosed in a solid, lightweight enclosure with optimal bass porting.

GETTING STARTED

This manual contains important information regarding the correct and safe operation of your HPS system. Please read it thoroughly in order to get the best performance and reliability from your HH product.
Inspect the product during unpacking If any damage is found notify the dealer you purchased it from immediately. Should you ever need to return the unit back to the dealer or HH Electronics, ensure it is well packed and if possible use the original packaging?

VOLTAGE SELECT SWITCH

Although every effort has been made to select the correct voltage for the region of use, please check before powering up for the first time. Damage could occur if the voltage is incorrectly set. If necessary, use a suitable tool to slide the Voltage Selector Switch to the required setting.
POWER CYCLE
Many products have large transient surges at turn on and off which can cause damage to your speakers. Following the sequence below for power-up and the reverse for power down will prevent this from occurring.

REAR PANEL CONTROL

1. INPUTS : Accept balanced and non-balanced Line level inputs signals compatible with XLRs. The balanced input provides superior noise rejection when using balanced signals over long cable runs.

2. LINK OUT : Output XLRs are hard-wired to their corresponding Input XLR. These connections can be used to daisy chain additional HPS cabinets.

3. CROSSOVER : This controls the frequency range supplied to the onboard loudspeaker. It doesn’t have any effect on the signal from the High Pass Output connectors.

4. CLIP: The LED will illuminate when a signal is approaching the clipping point. Reduce the Level/Gain control on connected devices to prevent this. It is worth noting that a clipped signal, apart from sounding bad will not cause damage to the power amplifier because of the onboard limiter.

5. POWER : The LED illuminates when the unit it connected to a suitable mains source and the Power Switch is set on.

6. VOLUME: Use to set the overall output level of the unit. This control does not have an effect on the audio level from the Left and Right HIGH PASS OUTPUTS.

7. HIGH PASS OUTPUTS : With a cut-off frequency of 95Hz the two balanced connections allow for additional full-range cabinets (such as the HPT-112 or HPT-115) to be added to the system. They are not suitable for connecting additional subwoofers. It is worth noting that the signals from the Inputs to the High Pass Outputs are true Stereos and combined with other cabinets allow for a stereo system. For more information, have a look at the sample setups on page12.

8. GROUND LINK: This will effectively disconnect the signal ground from the chassis ground and is useful for removing potential earth loops. Earth loop problems can be detected by the presence of hum from the loudspeakers.

9. SHAPE: The shape function changes the tonal character of the subwoofer. When Depressed, it provides a flat bass response but delivers a boost around 95Hz and punchy low-end characteristics when engaged.

10. PHASE: Use to provide a 180º phase shift at the loudspeaker output and can be used to correct phase problems when multiple cabinets are used. Phase problems are evident in the form of reduced or lack of bass. The phase control does not affect the High Pass Outputs.

    ---

11. LOGO : The illumination On/Off control for the logo is located on the front speaker grille.

12. AIR VENTS : These are critical for the longevity and reliability of the amplifier – DO NOT BLOCK.

13. MAINS INLET SOCKET AND FUSE : IEC input for connection of an appropriate mains lead. Only replace the fuse with the type indicated on the rear panel.

14. INFORMATION : Safety details.

15. VOLTAGE SELECT SWITCH: As previously mentioned, please ensure the setting is correct before powering up to prevent damage to the amplifier.

16. MAINS SWITCH : Turns the system on and off. Ensure the Volume controls is set to a minimum before powering up the unit.

17. POLE MOUNT : 35mm for use with HPT-112, HPT-115, or a suitable full-range cabinet.

18. ILLUMINATED HH LOGO.

FUSE REPLACEMENT AND VOLTAGE SELECTION SWITCH OFF AND DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD BEFORE PROCEEDING.

EXAMPLE 1 – Stereo setup with mono bass:

EXAMPLE 5 – Full stereo setup

BLOCK DIAGRAM

SPECIFICATION: HPS-115

Model
System type
Power Rating
Frequency response
Max SPL (1M) (Peak)| HPS-115
15″ Active Subwoofer, Bass-reflex
300W RMS, 600W Continuous, 1200W Peak
37Hz – *Variable 60-200hz
128 dB SPL
---|---

Speaker

Features

Input Connectors
Output Connectors
Controls
EQ
Protection
Other
Indicators
AC Power
AC Power Consumption| 2x Balanced XLR
2x Balanced XLR link outs, 2x Balanced XLR fixed hi-pass outs
Volume, Variable crossover frequency (60-200)
Shape switch
Comprehensive protection and clip free limiting + clip indicator
Phase reverse switch, Ground lift switch
Power, Clip Indicator, Front illuminated logo (with on/off switch)
User Switchable 110-120 or 220-240V~ 50/60HZ
350W Typical
---|---

Enclosure

Cabinet
Finish
Grille
Other
Unit weight
Carton dimensions (HWD)
Unit dimensions (HWD)
Packed weight
EAN13| Acoustically damped all-wood construction
Rugged Black spatter paint finish
Black Heavy Gauge powder-coated steel with acoustic foam backing
35mm Distance Pole Socket
465 x 500 x 556 mm 18.3″ x 19.7″ x 21.9″
28Kg, 61.7 lbs
550 x 615 x 560 mm 21.7″ x 24.2″ x 22″
32.6Kg, 71.9 lbs
5060109457643
---|---

In the interest of continuous development, HH reserves the right to amend product specifications without prior notification.

****For polar plots, EASE modeling files, 2D and 3D drawings files, please checkwww.hhelectronics.com

1. Measured in Full space (4π) conditions
2. Calculated maximum SPL based on rated power handling
3. AES standard, pink noise with 6 dB crest factor, free air. Designed and Engineered in the UK by HH Electronics LTD.

hhelectronics
hhelectronics
hhelectronics
W www.hhelectronics.com

Model number:…………………………….
Serial number:……………………..
Place of purchase:………………………..
Date of purchase:………………………….

References

• Approvals
• HH Electronics

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)

Download This Manual (PDF format)

Download this manual  >>