Panasonic Ramsa WS-SP2A

SUBWOOFER SYSTEM
WS-A240
(Subwoofer)
WS-SP2A
(Subwoofer Processor)
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Instructions
Please read these insiructons completely before operating is equipment.
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The RAMSA Subwoofer System consists af the mode W5- The WS-4240 enclosure is maed from a resin that is
A240 Subwoofer and the model WS-SP24 Subwoofer virtually indestructable and incorporates a recessed handle,
Processor. interlocking stacking ribs and internal mounting hardware
for convenient transport and installation. & metal grill cover
The WS-4240 is a bass-reflex type loudspeaker system in provides protection for the driver component.
corporating a 12" (30-cm) driver unit, It is designed to be
used as a madular subwoofer component along with the The WS-SP2A is designed specifically for use with the W3-
WS-SP24 subwoofer processor, which includes signal A240 loudspeaker system in VLF (subwoofer) applications.
processing far subwoofers and the main loudspeakers. Two balanced inputs and four unbalanced outputs are
provided Output channels A and B include three selecta
WS-A240 subwoofers are small in size for their output capa- ble signal processing modes for use with different main
bility, and may be combined in compact arrays to take max- loudspeaker units.
imum advantage of mutual coupling effects far high autput
applications. The compact dimensions of the WS-4240 al- The subwoofer output is derived from an isolated sum of
low it to be unobtrusively installed in virtually any en- the A and E inputs, and includes a high pass filter, signal
vironment, processing far the WS-A240 and selectable low pass filters
with 240B per octave Bessel response for each of three
The WS-A240 will accept a continuous program input of different main loudspeaker types. The VLF (subwoofer)
AQOW. The WS-SPZA provides high-pass protection from output includes à fixed gain stage to optimize sensitivity
infrasonie frequencies, very low frequency (WLF) signal in the WLF range. The WS-SP24 Subwoofer Processor also
nrocessing, and a choice af three different signal process- provides a full-range summed output, which may be used
ing functions for two channels of main loudspeaker ta drive distributed system power amplitiers.
systems.

Panasonic Ramsa WS-SP2A Specifications

General

Brand	Panasonic
Model	Ramsa WS-SP2A
Category	Subwoofer
Language	English

Summary

GENERAL

RAMSA Subwoofer System Overview

WS-A240 Subwoofer Design and Capabilities

WS-SP2 A Subwoofer Processor Functions

Explains its role in signal processing, protection, and output selection.

Safety Precautions

Electrical Shock Hazard Warnings

Alerts users about risks of electric shock and internal servicing.

General Safety Warnings

Advises against exposure to rain/moisture and explains warning symbols.

Installation and Connection

WS-A240 Loudspeaker Mounting

Speaker Connection Guidelines

Power Handling and Protection

Explains the WS-A240's power capacity and protection from low frequencies.

Speaker Cable Connections

Using Push-Terminals

Using Phone Jacks

Parallel Speaker Installation

XLR Connector Installation

System Architecture and Performance

WS-SP2 A Signal Flow Diagram

WS-A240 Performance Characteristics

Technical Specifications

WS-A240 Specifications

Lists detailed technical data for the subwoofer.

WS-SP2 A Specifications

Lists detailed technical data for the subwoofer processor.

Service and Configuration

Servicing Cautions

Advises qualified personnel on safe servicing procedures.

Signal Processing Setup

Guides on selecting optimal internal signal processing switch settings.

Recommended Settings

Function Selector Settings Guide

Provides a table of recommended settings for various system combinations.