Yorkville SA315S Professional Powered Portable PA Subwoofer Instruction Manual

Yorkville SA315S Professional Powered Portable PA Subwoofer

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• This lightning flash with 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 electric shock to persons.
• The DO NOT STACK symbol is intended to alert the user that the product shall not be vertically stacked because of the nature of the product.
• SEPARATE COLLECTION WEEE
• RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
• CAUTION: HOT SURFACE
• DO NOT PUSH OR PULL
• NOT TO BE SERVICED BY USERS
• CAUTION: OVERHEAD LOAD
• The exclamation point within an equilatereal triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance

FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions pertaining to a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to a person
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THIS DEVICE IS FOR INDOOR USE ONLY!
INSTALLED BATTERY PACKS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT SUCH AS SUNSHINE, FIRE OR THE LIKE.

Read Instructions: The Owner’s Manual should be read and understood before operation of your unit. Please, save these instructions for future reference and heed all warnings.

Cleaning: Clean only with dry cloth.

Packaging: Keep the box and packaging materials, in case the unit needs to be returned for service.

Warning: To reduce the risk or fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not use this apparatus near water!Warning: When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

Power Sources
Your unit should be connected to a power source only of the voltage specified in the owners manual or as marked on the unit. This unit has a polarized plug. Do not use with an extension cord or receptacle unless the plug can be fully inserted. Precautions should be taken so that the grounding scheme on the unit is not defeated. An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a Mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

Hazards
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the product. Use only with cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when installing the product and use mounting accessories recommended by the manufacturer. Only use
attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Equipment that is suspended overhead must use a secondary safeguard to prevent personal injury in the event the primary mounting mechanism fails. Safety eyebolts attached to the equipment and galvanized steel wire can be used together to implement a failsafe mounting thus ensuring the safety of the equipment and anyone positioned below the equipment.
Improper installation can result in bodily injury or death. If you are not qualified to attempt the installation get help from a professional structural rigger.
Note: Prolonged use of headphones at a high volume may cause health damage to your ears.
The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing water; no objects filled with liquids should be placed on the apparatus.
Terminals marked with the “lightning bolt” are hazardous live; the external wiring connected to these terminals require installation by an instructed person or the use of ready made leads or cords.
Ensure that proper ventilation is provided around the appliance. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

Power Cord

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 the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. The AC supply cord should be routed so that it is unlikely that it will be damaged. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs. If the AC supply cord is damaged DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

Service

The unit should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as 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, requires battery pack replacement or has been dropped. Disconnect power before servicing!

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The Lightning Flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any 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. 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 the third prongs are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the 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. 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 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.

WARNING:

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.
• To completely disconnect this apparatus from the ac mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the ac receptacle.
• The mains plug of the power supply cord or appliance coupler shall remain readily accessible.

CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT CONNECT TO MAINS POWER SUPPLY WHILE GRILLE IS REMOVED.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Synergy SA315S Powered Speaker

Thank you for choosing Yorkville’s Synergy SA315S subwoofer, the companion subwoofer to the SA153. The SA series excels in sound reinforcement applications where a line array is desired but can-not be easily accommodated.

Cabinet Features
The SA315S is constructed of high strength multiply birch plywood for ultimate durability. There are 3 woofers, each 15-inch-long-throw. The design allows the SA315S to match the footprint of the SA153 top cabinets.

Electronic Features
A Yorkville proprietary DSP platform provides processing to prevent over- excursion (X-Max), voice coil over-heating (VC thermal) and clipping. The DSP uses IIR filters for crossover and equalization and there is a small delay added to time align with the SA153 top box. The X-Max limiter and the VC thermal limiter are both fre-quency sensitive and calibrated to match the characteristics of the driver and cabinet system. The VC-thermal limiter can be advanced to limit the power draw in cases where there is less than ample power available. The X-Max limiter is faster, pretty much instantaneous. The VC-thermal limiter is slower reacting, typically operating near the end of a bass beat at 120 bpm.
The amplifier is a high headroom Class-D design. There is a large capacitor bank so that bass transients are less dependent on the quality of the power line.
The limiter indicators indicate when the X-max or VC thermal limiters are active. Typically, the X-max limiter is more active but this is content dependent. The effect of the line power advance can be observed by carefully watching these limit lights as the control is changed while operating in limit. The VC-therm indicator will come on sooner as the Average Power limiter is advanced. With many types of music, the effect of the VC-therm limiter will be minimal.

1. Power Switch and Indicator
   The green power LED illuminates when the power switch is turned to the On position and AC voltage is sup-plied. When the power is removed or the power switched is moved to the off position the green power indicator will blink while the power supply is discharging. The processing circuitry will not reboot unless the power sup-ply is fully discharged before being turned back on. It is not necessary to reboot however. Turning the power back on before the power supply is discharged will simply resume normal operation.

2. PowerCON TRUE AC Loop Thru
   As a standard, the AC inlet on the SA315S accepts locking PowerCON TRUE power cords. There is also an AC outlet that can be used to loop power through to other cabinets in your array using a male to female PowerCON TRUE looping power cord. Check with your local Yorkville dealer for availability of these accessory cords.
   IMPORTANT: DO NOT EXCEED THE CURRENT RATING OF THE POWER and ACCESSORY CORDS. PLEASE READ THE SECTION OF THIS MANUAL CALLED CASCADE INSTALLATION

3. Input Jack
   This female-XLR accepts line level XLR microphone cables. For best noise reduction use balanced sources.

4. Dual Link Outputs
   These XLR male connectors can be used with a standard XLR cable to daisy-chain up to 20 SA315S cabinets without signal degradation. Simply loop from one cabinet’s Link jack to the next cabinets Input jack. In many cases this limit of 20 cabinets can be exceeded, consult Yorkville sound for more details.

5. SA315S Level Control
   This control adjusts the volume level of the SA315S relative to the input signal level. Mixers and other audio sources connected to the SA315S tend to have different output voltages, which mean the level control on the SA315S is used to fine tune the cabinet’s volume relative to the mixer settings. It is perfectly acceptable to set the SA315S Level above or below the center 0 dB setting.
   NOTE: With the level controls set at “0,” the onset of limiting will occur at a signal level of +4 dBV; however, this will vary with signal content.

6. Clip, X-Max, VC-Therm, Activity Indicators
   The Clip and Limit LED indicators illuminate to guide the user to proper operating levels. Illumination either of the yellow Limit LEDs indicates that a level has been reached where the SA315S limit-ers are reducing the signal internally to prevent damage or distortion. It also indicates that further increases in input level or increasing the SA315S Level control position will not appreciably increase acoustic output.
   The red Clip LED indicates that the input level is excessive and further increases in level will cause severe distortion The input signal should be reduced at the source until Clip activity ceases. The clip indicator comes on at 12 Vrms,16 volts peak. The input clips at 17 Vrms, 24 volts peak.
   The activity Indicator comes on at 5 mVrms or -45 dBV.

7. Average Power Limit Control
   The average power limit control allows the power to be reduced to allow operation on limited power avail-ability. Full power transients will be allowed through but if the average power is excessive then the power will be limited. This control works by advancing the limiter that limits the voice coil temperature. In the 100%position the power is limited only by the voice coil temperature. In the 75% position music with deep con-tinuous bass will be limited but many types of music will not. In the 50% position only certain types of music will not be limited, primarily music without deep bass or where the bass is unprocessed. Voice applications typically will not be limited in the 50% position.

Specifications

• Active or Passive Active
• Program Power (watts) 6500 program (13000 peak)
• Measured Max SPL (C-Weighted, Max Hold) 130 dB measured
• Frequency Response (Hz +/- 3db) 31-100
• Crossover Frequency (Hz) 100 lowpass
• Cabinet Configuration Bass Reflex
• Driver Configuration 3×15-inch LF woofer
• LF Driver(s) 15-inch Ceramic with 3-inch Voice Coil
• LF Program Power (watts) 6500 program (13000 peak)
• LF Impedance (ohms) 2.7 (3x 8)
• LF Protection Excursion, Voice Coil Thermal (RMS)
• LF Power Amplifier (watts) 6500 program (13000 peak)
• LF Amplifier Type Class D
• Cooling Scheme Convection
• Power Cable Removable Locking Powercon True Input and Loop Thru Output Power Switch Yes
• Power Consumption (typ/max) 600 VA / 1200 VA
• Input 1 XLR with 2x XLR Parallel out, Impedance 35k ohms
• Input Sensitivity (Vrms Sine) Line in 1.4 at center, 0.56 at max
• Level Controls Volume, -∞,0dB,8dB (Min, Top, Max)
• EQ Controls Thermal Limiter Advance for power consumption management
• Limiter Excursion, Thermal (RMS), Clipping
• LED Indicators Power, Excursion Limit, Thermal (RMS) Limit, Input Clip, Activity
• Enclosure Materials Multiply 15mm Birch Plywood
• Standard Rigging Hardware RAIL and LOCKBAR Rigging System (Top and Bottom)
• Stacking Feature Interlocking UHMW Feet (Top and Bottom)
• Covering / Finish Paint
• Dimensions (DWH xbackW, inches) 24 x 21 x 51.5 x 12.25
• Dimensions (DWH xbackW, cm) 60.9 x 53.3 x 130.8 x 31.1 Weight (lbs/kg) 236/107

Optional Synergy Series Accessories

Optional Synergy Series Accessories

YS Part| Name| Description
SAPICKUPBAR1| Pickup Bar| Single column cabinet hanging hardware (2x SA153 plus 1x SA315S MAX)
SABUMPER1| Flying Bumper| 4 wide flying bumper (8x SA153 plus 4x SA315S MAX)
SACABLELOOP| AC Loop Cable| 6 foot male to female PowerCON TRUE looping power cord
SA153COVER| SA153 Cabinet Cover| Covers two cabinets (stacked)
SA315SCOVER| SA315S Cabinet Cover| Covers one cabinet
SADOLLY1| Cabinet Dolly| Holds 2x SA153 (stacked) or 1 x SA315S

Yorkville Synergy Convenience Receptacle Installation (Cascade

Installation)

RATED CURRENT The LINE CURRENT LIMIT SWITCH allows the user to limit the maximum continuous current consumption to reduced values as shown.
Tech Support: If you have any questions concerning your SYNERGY equipment don’t hesitate to contact synergy@yorkville.com

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

It is always important to connect all sound reinforcement equipment to ac mains supply circuits that have proper electrical safety grounds. Never break off the Earth Ground pin from a 3-prong plug. This pin provides personal protection from electrical shock and protection of the equipment from lightning strikes and electrostatic buildup. It is also required for EMC shielding. Replace the plug if the Earth Ground pin is missing.

1. Always connect the equipment to a circuit with a suitable electrical ground.
2. Do not overload the power cords and convenience outlets.
3. Always inspect the cords and plugs before use. Do not use outlets or cords that have exposed conductors, are worn or damaged. Replace electrical cords that have worn or damaged insulation and remember to pull the plug not the cord to prevent damage to the cord. Only replace with the equivalent heavy-duty cord supplied by the manufacturer.
4. The AC supply cord should be routed so that it is unlikely that it will be damaged. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched. If the AC supply cord is damaged DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily accessible. Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Route cords away from traffic to avoid tripping hazards and unnecessary wear on the power cord.
5. Never Break Off the Third Prong on a Plug. Replace broken 3-prong plugs and make sure the third prong is properly grounded.
6. Keep line cords away from heat, water and oil. They can damage the insulation and create a shock hazard.
7. Do not tie cords in tight knots. Knots can cause short circuits and shocks. Loop the cords or use a twist lock plug.

IMPORTANT!!
THE RIGGING OF LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEMS IS AN EXTREMELY SERIOUS MATTER. OVERHEAD RIGGING REQUIRES EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE, INCLUDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) CALCULATING WORKING LOAD LIMITS, HARDWARE INSTALLATION, AND PERIODIC SAFETY INSPECTION OF ALL HARDWARE AND CABINETRY. IF YOU LACK THESE QUALIFICATIONS, DO NOT ATTEMPT THE INSTALLATION YOURSELF, BUT INSTEAD USE A PROFESSIONAL STRUCTURAL RIGGER. IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN RESULT IN BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. CONSULT A STRUCTURAL ENGINEER TO CALCULATE ADDED LOADS FOR A BUILDING. STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT MAY BE NECESSARY TO INSURE A SAFE INSTALLATION.

Installation Instructions

1. Remove PIN from Box 1 (Figure 1)
2. Remove LOCK BAR From rail (Figure 2)
3. tack BOX 2 on top of BOX 1
4. Line up feet of BOX 2 with recess in BOX 1 (Figures 3, 4, and 5)
5. Insert LOCK BAR into Rails of BOX1 and 2 (Figure 6)
6. Insert PIN to secure Lock Bar (Figure 7 and 8)
7. Line up boxes as shown (Figure 9), then set up Bumper as shown (Figure 10 and 11)
8. Insert LOCK BAR into Rails of BUMPER and BOX ASSEMBLY (Figure 12)
9. Insert PIN to secure Lock Bar (Figure 13)
10. LOCK BAR and PIN installed (Figures 14 and 15)

I mportant Safety Considerations!

• Experienced professionals should only carry out rigging.
• Use mounting and rigging hardware that has been rated to meet or exceed the weight being hung.
• Inspect mounting and rigging hardware regularly. Immediately replace any worn or damaged components.

V1 (Feb-2019)
The SABUMPER1 has been designed to hang arrays of SA153 and SA315S Synergy Series Loudspeakers. Up to 4 columns wide and 3 cabinets deep for a maximum number of 12 cabinets (figure 1) can be safely hung at a safety rating of 7:1.
SA153 and SA315S cabinets can be flown right side up or upside down by simply engaging the LOCKBAR provided with each cabinet into the RAILS on the underside of the SABUMPER1 and securing the RAILS in place with the provided quick pin.

Remember, when flying SA153 cabinets above and below each other, they should be mirrored for optimum performance – THIS IS CRITICAL
The SABUMPER1 has 4 main hanging rails providing a multitude of hanging options for motor hoists. The minimum number of pick-up points will depend on the number of columns flying and the array tilt required – a minimum of 2 pick up points are suggested. These two pick up points can be on either the two inner hanging rails (Figure 2) or the two outer hanging rails (Figure 3) regardless of where the columns of cabinets are hanging below on the bumper .Two extension tilt bars are provided if an array tilt is required; the pick-up points can be moved forward or rearward of the main fly bumper. The two extension bars can be located on either of the two inner or outer main hanging rails. Simply slide the extension bars into the main hanging rails and secure in place with a 5/8-inch shackle. (Shackles are not included)

Hanging an Array

1. Attach the main pick-up points from the motor hoist to the SABUMPER1 and raise the bumper off the ground enough to roll the first row of cabinets underneath it.

2. Cluster the first row of cabinets tightly together directly below the bumper. Slowly lower the bumper down on top of the cabinets while lining up the RAILS on the underside of the bumper and the RAILS on the top of each cabinet.

3. Remove the quick pins and LOCKBARS from between each dolly and cabinet and insert the LOCK-BAR into the RAILS on the underside of the bumper and the top of each cabinet.
   REMEMBER TO REPLACE EACH QUICK PIN TO SECURE THE LOCKBARS IN PLACE. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN THE LOCKBARS SLIDING OUT DURING USE.

4. Once all the LOCKBARS and quick pins are secure raise the bumper up and roll the dollies out of the way.

5. Roll the next row of cabinets into place and repeat the process of lowering the cabinets down onto each other removing the LOCKBARS and quick pins from the dollies and securing them into the RAILS between the top and bottom of the cabinets.

To dismantle the array simply reverse the process by lowering the bottom row of cabinet down onto the dollies, remove the LOCKBAR and quick pins from between the cabinets and secure them into the dollies.

1. Remove the 4 bolts that secure the RAIL to the cabinet and discard.
   NOTE: The SAPICKUPBAR1 can be installed on the top and/or bottoms of the SA153 and SA315S speaker cabinets.

2. Slide SAPICKUPBAR1 into RAIL and align holes (holes will not align if installed backwards).

3. Secure SAPICKUPBAR1 and RAIL on cabinet with supplied 4 BOLTS and LOCKING WASHERS.

4. SAPICKUPBAR1 installed.

Included

• 1x SAPICKUPBAR1
• 4x YS#9400SS Lock Washers
• 4x YS#9125 Bolts

Block Diagram

Two & Ten Year Warranty

Unlimited Warranty
Yorkville’s two and ten-year unlimited warranty on this product is transferable and does not require registration with Yorkville Sound or your dealer. If this product should fail for any reason within two years of the original purchase date (ten years for the wooden enclosure), simply return it to your Yorkville dealer with original proof of purchase and it will be repaired free of charge. This includes all Yorkville products, except for the YSM Series studio monitors, Coliseum Mini Series and TX Series Loudspeakers.
Freight charges, consequential damages, weather damage, damage as a result of improper installation, damages due to exposure to extreme humidity, accident or natural disaster are excluded under the terms of this warranty. Warranty does not cover consumables such as vacuum tubes or par bulbs. See your Yorkville dealer for more details. Warranty valid only in Canada and the United States.

WORLD HEADQUARTERS

CANADA
Yorkville Sound Limited
550 Granite Court
Pickering, Ontario
L1W 3Y8 CANADA
Voice: 905-837-8481
Fax: 905-837-8746

U.S.A.
Yorkville Sound Inc.
4625 Witmer Industrial Estate Niagara Falls, New York 14305, USA
Voice: 716-297-2920
Fax: 716-297-3689
www.yorkville.com

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