Community XP500 - User Manual

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Community Professional Loudspeakers

333 East 5

Street, Chester, PA USA 19013-4511 TEL (610) 876-3400 FAX (610) 874-0190

www.loudspeakers.net

1) Input Panel

Connects the power amplifier to the loudspeaker. Also has user adjustable controls and

Powermeter™ protection indicator.

2) Bi-amp Switch

Enables Bi-amp operation (locking connectors only) when switch is set to Bi-amp mode. Note

that the Bi-amp switch does not remove the internal crossover circuit. For passive operation (all

inputs) the switch is set to passive mode and all connectors are paralleled

3) Presence Switch

A 2-position switch used to adjust the signal level of the mid/high frequencies for BOOST (+4dB)

or FLAT output.

4) Interlocking Connectors

Signal Input: 4 terminal Interlocking connector for NL4FC type in-line connectors. Used for both

PASSIVE and BIAMP modes. Use terminals #1 +/- for PASSIVE mode or for BIAMP LF input.

Use terminals #2 +/- for BIAMP HF input (not used for PASSIVE mode). The two connectors are

paralleled.

5) Dual 1/4 in. Phone Jacks

Signal Input for 1/4-in. tip/sleeve (2 conductor) phone plug. Tip = +, Sleeve = -. Use either jack

for PASSIVE mode. Not used for BIAMP mode

. The two jacks are paralleled.

6) The LED indicators light Green

to show signal presence, Yellow to show the first stage of

protection and Red

when in full protect mode, which indicates the loudspeaker is being

overdriven.

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Summary

Input Panel Overview

Input Panel Description

Connects the power amplifier to the loudspeaker. Also has user adjustable controls and Powermeter™ protection indicator.

Bi-amp Switch

Enables Bi-amp operation when switch is set to Bi-amp mode. Does not remove internal crossover.

Presence Switch

Adjusts signal level of mid/high frequencies for BOOST (+4dB) or FLAT output.

Interlocking Connectors

Signal input for NL4FC type connectors. Used for PASSIVE or BIAMP modes.

Dual 1;4 in. Phone Jacks

Signal input for 1/4-in. tip/sleeve plugs. Use either jack for PASSIVE mode.

LED Indicators

Indicates signal presence (Green), first stage of protection (Yellow), and full protect mode (Red).

Amplifier Connection and Operation

Connecting an Amplifier

Use Speakon connector for high power; ¼" phone jack for signal input.

Protection Circuitry and Indicators

Explains PowerMeter™ indicators (green, yellow, red LEDs) for signal presence and protection.

Selecting the Right Amplifier

Use an amplifier with sufficient power to avoid distortion and clipping.

Recommended Amplifier Ratings

Lists recommended amplifier power for specific loudspeaker models.

Mounting and Installation Caution

Notes provided mounting points and recommends professional advice for safe installation.