Galaxy Audio HOT SPOT User Manual

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    Hot spot, hot spot vc, micro spot vc, powered hot spot, powered micro spot table of contents important safety instructions...................................... Before you begin.................................................................. ............................................. Sound rein...

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    Page 1 important safety instructions 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 instr...

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    Page 2 before you begin before using this product be sure to read and understand all instructions in this manual pertaining to the model(s) you have purchased. Do... Read this manual use a unidirectional microphone handle with care complete the registration card at the back of the manual don’t... Ex...

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    Page 3 z= z x z 1 2 z + z 1 2 where z1 is the impedance (or ohm rating) for the first speaker, z2 for the second, and so on, for every speaker in the chain. This equation calculates the total impedance of the speaker system, which should not be lower than the minimum impedance rating of the amplifie...

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    Z= = 8 ohms for two hot spots 16 x 16 16 + 16 z= = 5.33 ohms for three hot spots 8 8 x 16 + 16 z= = 4 ohms (the total load) 5.33 5.33 x 16 + 16 page 4 affect the quality and volume of the sound. If you are having problems with any of these applications use galaxy audio’s cricket polarity and continu...

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    Page 5 sound reinforcement basics avoiding feedback feedback (the shriek sometimes emitted by pa systems) occurs when the microphone (or pickup) and speaker are positioned too close together for a given level of volume. Once feed back occurs, it will continue until either the volume is decreased or ...

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    Hot spot series/micro spot vc hsrg/hsvc the hot spot was created as the solution to the problem of musicians and public speakers not being able to hear themselves while performing. The hot spot's design is unsurpassed in efficiently reproducing the crucial vocal range frequencies. Each hot spot come...

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    Position full clockwise 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th impedance 16 ohms 23 ohms 33 ohms 46 ohms 64 ohms 90 ohms 130 ohms db reduction 0 -3 -6 -9 -12 -15 -18 the hot spot vc and the impedance of the hot spot vc and micro spot vc is determined by the position of its volume control. Use the table below to de...

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    Page 8 powered hot spot/powered micro spot features of galaxy audio's powered speakers • pa5xd (cul listed), mspa/mspa-dc (csa us listed) • black cast aluminum faceplate (used as an integral heat sink) • fire-retardant styrene plastic outer shell • smartalic (pa5xd only) input circuitry automaticall...

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    Page 9 caution risk of electric shock do not open caution: to reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock,do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture avis: risque de choc electrique ne pas ouvrir c re pa5 140 o x 1 2 3 4 02 03 04 05 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 speaker output 73w 8ohms min. 60hz 250w 120...

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    Page 10 using the hot spot with the pa5xd powered monitor the pa5xd’s speaker output jack is designed to allow a maximum of two hot spots to be “daisy-chained” to it. The pa5xd produces 146 watts when powering two hot spots (see figure below) route cables: 1) from the microphone to galaxy audio’s pa...

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    Page 11 powered micro spot ms the mspa is similar to the powered hot spot, with one major difference; it's half the size! The mspa has a 30 watt amplifier, with a universal power supply. That means this unit can be used anywhere in the world as it will function on 90-250 vac (volts ac) at 50/60 hz. ...

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    Page 12 stand mounting all hot spot's, both powered and un-powered, have a built in microphone stand mount: just slide the microphone stand into the receptacle on the bottom of the hot spot. Some microphone stands may require an adaptor (contact any galaxy audio dealer and ask for an sa-1, microphon...

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    Page 13 mounting your micro spot series speakers the micro spot vc comes equipped with a stand mount bracket kit, while the powered micro spot is supplied with a bracket kit that allows either stand or wall mounting. Wall mount options are available for the micro spot vc from any galaxy audio dealer...

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    Page 14 wall/ceiling mounting galaxy audio yoke brackets can be used for permanently mounting hot spot, micro spot, and chameleon loudspeakers to walls and ceilings. The mounting angle can be adjusted by simply loosening the wing screws at either end of the yoke and by loosening the bolt where the y...

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    Page 15 mounting procedure: preview: after evaluating the mounting surfaces and obtaining the appropriate fasteners, the installation will consist of the following steps, in order: 1. Mounting the bracket plate to the wall or ceiling. 2. Bolting the yoke to the plate. 3. Joining the cabinet with the...

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    Page 16 pull speaker wires through the mounting surface and the feed thru the hole in the bracket. Secure the bracket base plate. Do not over tighten fasteners! Bolt the yoke to the base plate and tighten with a 7/16" box end wrench. Joining the cabinet to the bracket assembly: remove the two plasti...

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    S p e c if ic a t io n s h o t s p o t h o t s p o t v c m ic r o s p o t v c 1 - 5 ” d riv e r ( s 5 n -1 6 ) 7 .4 1 0 0 w a tts c o n t. 9 2 d b ( 1 k h z o c ta v e b a n d ) 3 0 0 h z - 1 5 k h z 1 6 o h m s 1 /4 ” j a c k s 4 3 .3 7 f ire r e ta rd a n t s ty re n e 7 ”x 6 ”x 5 .1 2 5 ” (1 7 8 ...

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    Page 18 the galaxy audio s5n-8 and s5n-16 are ferro fluid cooled drivers. Specifications mspa/mspa-dc pa5xd 1- 4.5” driver, 4 ohms 21 fire retardant styrene 7”x 6”x 5.125” (178mm x 152mm x 130mm) 4.82 lbs. (2.19kg) 1- 5” driver (s5n-8), 8 ohms 9.12 fire retardant styrene 6.75”x 10.94”x 6” (171mm x 2...

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    Page 19 this warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. This warranty is extended to the purchaser and to any purchaser from him for value. Galaxy audio warrants the materials and workmanship of its products for a period of three ...

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    1-800-369-7768 www.Galaxyaudio.Com p.O. Box 16285 wichita, ks 67216-0285 page 20 ® four rubber feet are included for those of you using the hot spot or hot spot vc with the twist lock connector and as a stand alone wedge speaker. These rubber feet allow for extra room for the speakon connector and i...

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    V81407 1-800-369-7768 www.Galaxyaudio.Com p.O. Box 16285 wichita, ks 67216-0285 specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice. Page 21.

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