PXW 15P
15” Powered Subwoofer
User Guide
and Reference Manual
AmericAn Audio
6122 S. Eastern Ave.
Los Angeles, Ca. 90040
11/07
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PXW 15P
Handling Precautions
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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'senclosurethatmaybeofsufficientmagnitude
to constitute a risk of electric 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 appliance.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK).
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE REFER SERVICE TO YOUR AUTHORIZED
AMERICAN AUDIO® SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Never push objects of
READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION
instructions should be read before the product is
operated.
•
Ifthisproductisequippedwithapolarizedalternating
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than
theother), itwillfitintotheoutlet onlyoneway. This
isasafetyfeature.Ifyouareunabletoinserttheplug
fullyintotheoutlet, tryreversingtheplug. Iftheplug
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug.
any kind into this product through openings as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating
instructionsshouldberetainedforfuturereference.
HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and
in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this product
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
CLEANING — The product should be cleaned only with
a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with
furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile
liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.
•
If this product is equipped with
a
three-wire
DAMAGEREQUIRINGSERVICE - Unplugthisproduct
from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
groundingtypeplug,aplughavingathird(grounding)
pin, itwillonlyfitintoagroundingtypepoweroutlet.
Thisisasafetyfeature.Ifyouareunabletoinsertthe
plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the grounding type plug.
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•
When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
the product.
ATTACHMENTS
—
Do not use attachments not
recommendedbytheproductmanufacturerasthey
may cause hazards.
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•
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
Iftheproductdoesnotoperatenormallybyfollowing
theoperatinginstructions.Adjustonlythosecontrols
that are covered by the operating instructions as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to its
normal operation.
WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product
near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash
bowl,kitchensink,orlaundrytub;inawetbasement;
or near a swimming pool; and the like.
ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only
POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at
plugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthepointwhere
they exit from the product.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside
antennaorcablesystemisconnectedtotheproduct,
be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so
astoprovidesomeprotectionagainstvoltagesurges
andbuilt-upstaticcharges.Article810oftheNational
ElectricalCode,ANSI/NFPA70,providesinformation
with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirementsforthegroundingelectrode.SeeFigure
A.
LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product
duringalightningstorm,orwhenitisleftunattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product
due to lightning and power-line surges.
POWER LINES —An outside antenna system should
notbelocatedinthevicinityofoverheadpowerlines
or other electric light or power circuits, or where it
can fall into such power lines or circuits. When
installing an outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such power
lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets,
extensioncords,orintegralconveniencereceptacles
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
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•
If the product has been dropped or damaged in any
way.
When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance — this indicates a need for service.
with
a
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with
the product. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should
use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
REPLACEMENT PARTS -- When replacement parts
arerequired,besuretheservicetechnicianhasused
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or
have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorizedsubstitutionsmayresultinfire,electric
shock, or other hazards.
SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
performsafetycheckstodeterminethattheproduct
is in proper operating condition.
CART — A product and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product should
not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
HEAT —The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating, and these openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug,
or other similar surface. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or
rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
POWER SOURCES —This product should be operated
only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult your product
dealer or local power company.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a
stable location.
NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the appliance
should be unplugged from the outlet when left un-
used for a long period of time.
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
Fig. A
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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PXW 15P
Safety Precautions
• The PXW 15P can easily reproduce sound pressure levels (SPL) sufficient enough to cause
sever and permanent hearing damage. A great degree of care should be taken to protect your
ears to prolong exposure to SPL in excess of 85db.
• For adult use only - Keep out of the reach of children.
•
be sure all power is turned off before making subwoofer connections
• Do not remove the protective grills under any conditions
• Always use a power cord that meets the manufactures exact power specifications
• Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this unit rain or moisture
• Always mount the speakers in a safe and stable matter.
• Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the mixer.
• Heat -The subwoofer should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat regis-
ters, stoves, or other mixers (including amplifiers) that produce heat
•
be sure to save the packing carton in the event the unit needs to be returned for service
• Read all documentation before attempting to operate your new system. Please save all your
documentation for future reference
• Do not spill water or other liquids in to or on to your subwoofer.
•
be sure that the local power outlet matches that of the required voltage for your subwoofer.
• Do not attempt to operate this subwoofer if the power cord has been frayed or broken. Please
route your power cord out of the way of foot traffic
• Always have the gain controls set to their lowest level during initial power-up to prevent sub-
woofer and speaker damage
• Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the subowoofer beyond that described in this
manual. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. The subwoofer
should only be serviced by qualified personal when;
A. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the subwoofer.
b. The subwoofer has been exposed to rain or water
C. The subwoofer does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a change in performance
D. The terminal/cross-over plate has been damaged
PXW 15P
Main Features
PXW 15P:
• Powered Subwoofer
• Limit Indicator
• built-in Pole Mount Socket
• In and Out balanced XLR Jacks for Parallel Connections
• built-in Carrying Handles
• Attached Wheels on the Subwoofer
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PXW 15P™
Registration
The PXW 15P carries a one year (365 days) limited warranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card
to validate your purchase. All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight
pre-paid and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number must be clearly
written on the outside of the return package. A brief description of the problem as well as the R.A.
number must also be written down on a piece of paper and included in the shipping container. If the
unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice. you may obtain a
R.A. number by contacting customer support at (800) 322-6337. All packages returned to the service
department not displaying a R.A. number on the outside of the shipping package will be returned to
the shipper unopened.
The serial and model number for this unit is located on the rear panel Please write down the num-
bers here and retain them for future reference.
Model No.________________________________
Serial No.________________________________
Date Purchased___________________________
Dealer Name______________________________
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PXW 15P
Controls and Features
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2
9
8
3
4
7
6
5
Subwoofer Rear Panel:
1. LIMIT INDICATOR – The LIMIT INDICATOR will blink on occasion when the built-in limiter is
active. NOTE: If the indicator glows or starts to blink frequently, you should turn down
the SUBWOOFER LEVEL.
2. SIGNAL INDICATOR – The SIGNAL INDICATOR will glow when when there is a signal received
to the FULL RANGE input.
3. SUBWOOFER GAIN CONTROL – This knob is used to regulate the output level of the sub-
woofer. Use this to set the balance between the speakers and subwoofers.
4. PROTECT INDICATOR – The PROTECT INDICATOR will begin to glow when the subwoofer goes
into protect mode. Protect mode prevents the subwoofer amplifiers from getting to hot. When the sub-
woofer goes into protect mode all output will stop. This is to protect the subwoofer and any speakers
connected to the subwoofer.
5. POWER LED - This L.E.D. will be lit when you switch on the power.
6. HIGH PASS XLR OUTPUT – These outputs are used to send the incoming signal to a full range
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Controls and Features
active speaker or power amp.
7. PHASE SWITCH – The PHASE SWITCH reverses the polarity of the subwoofer. This switch
depends on the placement of the subwoofer relative to the speakers. Experiment with the
switch and postions of the subwoofer and speakers to find the best sound.
8. FULL RANGE XLR INPUT – These connections are designed to accept a line input signal from
a mixer or other line level device with a balanced output jack. Use a balanced cable when the
signal cable length exceeds 15 feet, this will reduce excessive signal loss. be sure to connect
only line level input devices such as mixers to these inputs.
9. THRU (FULL RANGE OUTPUT) – These outputs are used to send the signal from the FULL RANGE
INPUTS to another device.
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PXW 15P
Set-Up
PXW 15P Set-Up
AUX
4
AUX / IN
MODEL NO.: Q-3433 MKII
POWER SOURCE:
115/230V~ 50/60Hz 20W
MADE IN CHINA
MIN
MAX
TRIM OUTPUT
XLR-XLR balanced Cables
DLS 15P
DLS 15P
SUBWOOFER
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PXW 15P
Warranty
1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
A. American Audio® hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, American Audio® products to be
free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year (365 days) from
the date of purchase. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the
United States of America, including possessions and territories. It is the owner’s responsibility to
establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence, at the time service is sought.
b. For warranty service, send the product only to the American Audio® factory. All shipping charges
must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the
terms of this warranty, American Audio® will pay return shipping charges only to a designated
point within the United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped in its original
package. No accessories should be shipped with the product. If any accessories are shipped
with the product, American Audio® shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to
any such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof.
C. This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed; if the product is modified
in any manner which American Audio® concludes, after inspection, affects the reliability of the
product; if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the American Audio®
factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by American Audio®; if the
product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual.
D. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include maintenance, cleaning or peri-
odic check-up. During the period specified above, American Audio® will replace defective parts
at its expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of
defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of American Audio® under this war-
ranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including parts, at the
sole discretion of American Audio®. All products covered by this warranty were manufactured
after January 1, 1990, and bear identifying marks to that effect.
E. American Audio® reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon its
products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufac-
tured.
F. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory sup-
plied with products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all
implied warranties made by American Audio® in connection with this product, including warran-
ties of merchantability or fitness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above.
And no warranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or
fitness, shall apply to this product after said period has expired. The consumer’s and or Dealer’s
sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above; and under no
circumstances shall American Audio® be liable for any loss or damage, direct or consequential,
arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product.
G. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to American Audio® Products and super-
sedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore
published.
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PXW 15P™
Technical Specifications
Model: American Audio® PXW 15P - Professional Powered Subwoofer
Component:
15” Woofer (4 Ohm)
Dimensions:
Weight:
23.7” x 17.2” x 23.5” / 603mm x 436mm x 597mm
88 Lbs. / 40 kgs
Environmental conditions:
Operational temperature: 5 to 35˚C (41 to 95˚F)
Operational humidity:
Storage temperature:
(-3db) : 45Hz ~ 120Hz
(-10db) : 35Hz ~ 120Hz
126db
25 to 85% RH (non-condensation)
-20 to 60˚C (4 to 140˚F)
Frequency Response:
Frequency Range:
Maximum SPL @ 1m:
Peak Output @ 1m:
Crossover Frequency:
Input Type:
129db
120Hz (12db/octave)
balanced Differential
50k
Input Impedence:
Input Protection:
Level Protected
Thermal Protection:
Input Stage Muting, Auto-Reset
Low-Frequency Tranducer Diameter:
Voice Coil Diameter:
15” (380mm)
4” (100mm)
Low-Frequency Power Amplifier:
Rated THD:
Rated Power* 500 Watts Continuous, 700 Watts Peak
< 0.03%
Cooling:
Passive-Heatsink with Speed Sensitive Electric Fan
NOTES:
The specifications are subject to change to any improvement by negotiations in advance.
The parts are subject to change to any improvement within the range of the specifications.
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A Division of the American DJ Group of Companies
6122 S. Eastern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90040 USA
Tel: 323-582-2650 Fax: 323-582-2610
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