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APL-220, APL-500, & APL-800SELF-POWERED FULL-RANGESPEAKER SYSTEM MANUAL© 2001 Apogee Sound InternationalSpecifications subject to change without n

Max. Continuous AmperesAPL-220, -500, and -800Typical Program Conditions120V AC6.0 ARMS4.0 ARMS3.0 ARMS2.0 ARMS240V ACChart 1(2) Voltage RangeThe APL

We recommend powering no more than 2 APL-220, -500, or -800s from asingle 15A, 120V AC circuit, and no more than 3 APL-220, -500, or -800s froma singl

AWG# 86°F (30°C)104°F (40°C)141210815 A20 A25 A35 A12.3 A16.4 A20.5 A28.7 A6.9 A8.7 A14.5 A20.3 AAmbient TemperatureAs you can readily see from Chart

13#14 AWG, 120V AC #14 AWG, 240V ACLength in Feet 5A 10A 15A 20A Length in Feet 5A 10A 15A 20A25' 0.6% 1.2% 1.8% 2.4% 25' 0.3% 0.6% 0.9% 1

(1) Input Impedance and LevelThe APL-220, -500, and -800 were designed to receive a balanced-line signalon their 3-pin female XLR type connector. The

(2) Input and Output ConnectorsThe input and output connectors are wired as follows:XLR Pin #FunctionPin 1 Earth & Chassis GroundPin 2 Signal +

The power supplies are robust and reliable. They each provide 650 watts ofcontinuous power, giving the system considerable headroom above its nom-inal

(2) Ambient TemperatureThe APL-220, -500, and -800 are designed to be used in ambient tempera-tures ranging from 32°F - 113°F (0°C - 45°C). Higher

Signal ProcessingHere’s a hypothetical example of what to look out for. An APL-500might be set up outdoors in 85°F (29°C) temperature with sunlight sh

Many product designers would summarily reject such a driver, because its fre-quency response is not inherently flat, even though its response is excep

2NoticeEvery effort was made to ensure that the information in this guide was complete and accurate at the time ofprinting. However, information is su

A clipping LED indicator is located on the rear panel. This LED will illuminatewhen the speaker is several dB into limiting and indicates maximum oper

(6) When to Use the High-Pass Filter SwitchThe High-Pass Filter Switch is very effective when the APL-220, -500, and -800 are utilized with subwoofers

(8) Level ControlA single level control is located just above the XLR input. Under normal cir-cumstances, the level control should be turned fully cl

(d) The amplifier has failed to pass its automatic internal start-up test.If conditions b, c, or d are encountered, the amplifier will latch in the Pr

(2) Using The APL-220, -500, and -800 with SubwoofersTo broaden the scope of applications for the APL-220, -500, and -800, theycan be used with an acc

(3) Speaker Placement and Polarity when the APL-220, -500, and -800 are used with SubwoofersThe optimum polarity for a subwoofer used with the APL-220

With both systems in-phase, a low-frequency peak will occur in the regionwhere the two systems overlap. This is normal and can be dealt with by oneof

In such a case, an easy way to determine the best phase relationship is to lis-ten to a low-frequency source while standing in front of the system and

an Apogee Powered Subwoofer to determine its best phase relationship tothe full-range speaker system it is being used with; if the best position turns

(6) Flying the APL-220, -500, and -800For many applications, the APL-220, -500, or -800 may need to be flown. Thisrequirement commonly occurs in tele

Table of ContentsPrecautions & Safety Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30as when the speaker is used on its side and rigging plates are attached. Insheer, the friction provided by tightening and preloading the bolt actual

Figure 8bFigure 8aFigure 8c(7) Rigging AccessoriesApogee manufactures many rigging accessories for the APL-220, -500, and -800. Some of these are:•

32Troubleshooting the APL-220, -500, or -800 is a simple process. With an inte-grated system like the APLs, there’s not much that can go wrong. If a p

33force that would otherwise be placed on the driver as the fasteners are loos-ened, if the enclosure were upright. To remove the driver after the eig

horn to the enclosure. On the APL-500, this is most easily accomplished byusing a ball-headed Allen wrench. Pull up on the horn to unseat it from theg

AccessoriesThe entire assembly can be replaced in a matter of minutes by reversing theremoval process. Be sure to tighten the fasteners gradually in a

The system exhibits hum or noisePROBLEMPOWER LED illuminates butaudio is not presentSUGGESTIONS• Check to be sure that the signal feed cable has audio

37Line AC Panel of an Apogee APL Full-Range Speaker1Power Switch2Main AC Protection Fuse3AC Input Connector, Neutrik Powercon NAC3FCA4AC Line Voltage

38Audio Input Panel of an Apogee APL Full-Range Speaker1Signal Presence Indicator2System Protection Indicator3Amplifier Clip Indicator4System Power In

39APL-220SELF-POWEREDCOMPACT SPEAKERLine Drawings

English• To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the AC mains power cablebefore installing audio cable. Reconnect the power cord only after m

40APL-500SELF-POWEREDARRAYABLE SPEAKER

41APL-800SELF-POWEREDARRAYABLE SPEAKER

42SpecificationsEnclosure Type30° Trapezoidal, optimally-vented bass20° Trapezoidal, optimally-vented bass53 Hz to 21 kHz ± 3 dB(on axis)53 Hz to 17.5

LIMITED WARRANTYApogee Sound International's self-amplified speaker products are warranted to be free from defects inmaterials and workmanship, u

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• Ce haut-parleur contient des circuits haute tension présentant un danger.Ne jamais essayer de le démonter. Il n’y a aucun composant qui puisse êtrer

• No instale el altoparlante en lugares donde haya agua o humedad excesiva.• No deje que en el altoparlante entre agua ni ningún objeto extraño. Nopon

The Conceptof IntegrationWhy a Powered Loudspeaker?Apogee’s powered speaker systems further the company’s original conceptof processor-based loudspeak

These engineering advancements result in the following benefits:• All aspects of the loudspeaker system’s performance are maximized. Sonicquality, pow

(1) AC Power Connector and CableThe APL-220, -500, and -800 each use a PowerCon®3-pole AC mains con-nector for their power inlet (see Figure #1). Whe