E Series Quick Start Guide Configuration E Series two-way loudspeakers and subwoofers are designed for externally powered operation. Pass-throughs permit connection to multiple loudspeakers. The two-way models feature internal passive crossovers for full-range operation. To use them with subwoofers, use an active crossover and separate amplification to split the subwoofer frequencies and the remainder of the audio spectrum. PLD and GXD Series amplifiers have E Series voicings available in their presets and loudspeaker profiles. TouchMix digital mixers also have E Series voicings available, for use in systems that don't have PLD or GXD Series amplifiers. E Series E0, E, E5, E5 Block Diagram and Plate HPF HF LPF Barrier Strip DEEP LPF E5 only Figure E Series E8sw, E8sw Block Diagram and Plate Barrier Strip E8-sw only Figure TD-00055-00-D *TD-00055-00*
Connections Full Range Stereo System R L GXD Preset ST SAT FULLRANGE P6 ST E0 (stereo E0) P0 ST E (stereo E) P ST E DANCE (stereo E dance) P4 ST E5 (stereo E5) P6 ST E5 DANCE (stereo E5 dance) Figure 3 Single Channel, Sub / Satellite Option GXD P3 Preset SUB SAT 80HZ SUB SAT nn HZ Figure 4 TD-00055-00-D
Single Channel, Sub / Satellite Option Cross-wired -, - GXD Preset SUB SAT nn HZ P3 SUB SAT 80HZ Figure 5 Dual Channel, Sub / Satellite System R L To Right Satellite GXD Preset ST SAT nn HZ P7 ST E0 + SUB P8 ST E0 DANCE + SUB P ST E + SUB P ST E DANCE + SUB P5 ST E5 + SUB P7 ST E5 DANCE + SUB To Left Satellite To Right Subwoofer GXD Preset ST SUB nn HZ GXD Series power amplifier preset: P8 ST E8 SUBS To Left Subwoofer Figure 6 TD-00055-00-D 3
Dual Channel, Sub / Satellite System with 4-channel PLD PLD Series power amplifier preset: F Dual bi-amp mode PLD Series power amplifier loudspeaker profiles: CH A CH B CH C CH D E8sw E8sw E0 +SUB E +SUB E dance +SUB E5 +SUB E5 dance +SUB E5 +SUB E5 dance + SUB E8sw E8sw E0 +SUB E +SUB E dance +SUB E5 +SUB E5 dance +SUB E5 +SUB E5 dance + SUB Figure 7 TD-00055-00-D 4
Pole Mounting The E Series loudspeakers (E0, E, E5) can be mounted above the E8sw or E8sw subwoofer using the 4-inch pole included with the subwoofer. NOTE: The E5 loudspeaker does not offer a pole mounting option. WARNING: This pole, if used inappropriately, may make the loudspeaker system top-heavy and hazardous. Ensure that your system will resist tipping and that it sits on a solid, level surface. 5 4 WARNING: Always use two persons to lift the loudspeaker onto the pole. Do not move a subwoofer if a loudspeaker and pole are mounted on it. Refer to Figure 8. Place the subwoofer () on a solid level surface positioned where you want to use it.. Screw the threaded end of the 4-inch mounting pole (3) clockwise into the pole-mounting bracket () on top of the subwoofer. Hand tighten only. 3. Select one of the two pole mount cups on the E Series loudspeaker: The rear cup (4) has no tilt. The front cup (5) gives a downward tilt of 0. 4. Carefully place the loudspeaker onto the pole. Installation Options The following options require purchasing an accessory kit designed for the E Series loudspeakers. 3 Yoke Mounting the Loudspeakers A yoke accessory allows the E0, E, or E5 to be mounted on a surface, such as a wall or ceiling. The E8-sw and E8-sw subwoofers cannot be yokemounted. Each model has a corresponding yoke accessory kit: E0 Yoke Accessory Kit E0 Yoke E Yoke Accessory Kit E Yoke E5 Yoke Accessory Kit E5 Yoke Figure 8 Suspending the Loudspeakers A pair of E0, E, and E5 loudspeakers can be suspended using the M8 Suspension Kit M8 KIT A, which contains six eye bolts and six washers. To suspend an E5 loudspeaker, use the M0 KIT-W, which contains three eye bolts. The E8sw and E8sw subwoofers cannot be suspended. Always consult a licensed and qualified rigger or structural engineer before suspending any loudspeaker. Subwoofer Casters and Kits Optional casters are available to install on the subwoofer models to make them more mobile and ideal for use in portable sound systems. The E8sw subwoofer uses a kit of four 3-inch casters with 6 mounting screws, QSC part number FG-00097-00 (one kit needed per subwoofer). The E8sw subwoofer uses a kit of two locking and two non-locking 4-inch casters with 6 mounting screws, QSC part number FG-9056-00 (one kit needed per subwoofer). TD-00055-00-D 5
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