Harbinger HPX215 - BBE Owner's Manual

HPX - BBE Series

OWNER’S MANUAL

HPX215 - BBE

POWERED

LOUDSPEAKER

WITH BUILT-IN

SONIC MAXIMIZER

HPX118S - BBE

POWERED

SUBWOOFER

WITH BUILT-IN

SONIC MAXIMIZER

HPX118F - BBE

POWERED

SUBWOOFER

WITH BUILT-IN

SONIC MAXIMIZER

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Content

Important Safety information ..................................................3

Features ....................................................................................5

HPX-BBE Model Descriptions .................................................6

HPX-BBE Rear Panel Controls & Operation .................... 7-10

Set-up Diagrams .............................................................. 11-13

Specifications .................................................................. 14 -15

Cables and Connectors ........................................................15

Warranty ................................................................................16

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Welcome

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF

A HARBINGER HPX-BBE SERIES HIGH POWERED

LOUDSPEAKER WITH BUILT-IN BBE SONIC MAXIMIZER.

Please review all the information provided in this manual to ensure that you attain the best possible sound quality from your system.

Harbinger HPX Series powered loudspeakers provide outstanding clarity and sound power for a variety of applications. HPX Series loudspeakers are the perfect choice for any portable PA applications requiring reliable sound power for live performance, presentation or playback for bands, DJ’s, presenters, schools, and Houses of Worship.

Harbinger HPX215-BBE full range powered loudspeaker may be used as stand-alone main speaker, or combined with the

HPX118S-BBE or HPX118F-BBE subwoofer to form larger systems.

All HPX-BBE Series loudspeakers feature simple rear panel controls, with line level outputs for linking multiple speakers. Please see the set-up diagrams at the end of this manual for examples of possible system configurations.

Harbinger HPX-BBE series powered loudspeakers were designed using advanced acoustic and audio techniques with premium components, comprehensive protection circuitry, and robust construction to provide years of consistent, reliable performance.

Key features include: Bi-Amp power module (HPX215-BBE) with high efficiency Class G low frequency amplification with high current output stage and custom signal processing; clip/limit, thermal, and short circuit protection; optimized acoustic designs using PETP (low mass synthetic material) film compression driver diaphragms; heat vented low frequency drivers; and sturdy birch plywood.

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Important Safety Instructions

Please keep this instruction manual for future reference and for the duration of owning the HPX powered loudspeaker. Please carefully read and understand the instructions inside this owner’s manual before attempting to operate your new powered loudspeaker.

This instruction manual includes essential safety information regarding the use and maintenance of the amplifier. Take special care to heed all warning symbols and signs inside this manual and those printed on the amplifier on the back of the loudspeaker.

WARNING

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THE

AMPLIFIER TO WATER/MOISTURE, NOR SHOULD YOU OPERATE THE

AMPLIFIER NEAR ANY WATER SOURCE.

The exclamation point triangular symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance(servicing) instructions in the user manual accompanying the Amplifier.

The lightning flash with an arrow triangular symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, and may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock

WARNING

Handle the power supply cord with care.

Do not damage or deform it as it may cause electric shock or malfunction when used. Hold the plug attachment when removing from wall outlet. Do not pull on the power cord.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. READ INSTRUCTIONS – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is operated.

2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. HEED WARNINGS – All warnings on the amplifier and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS – All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. DO NOT turn on the HPX amplifier module before connecting all other external devices.

6. WATER AND MOISTURE – Moisture can damage the HPX amplifier module and can cause corrosion of electrical contacts. The speaker system should not be used near water - for example, a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

7. CARTS AND STANDS – The speaker system should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. A speaker and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the speaker and cart combination to overturn.

8. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING – The product should never be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

9. HEAT – The amplifier on the back of the HPX loudspeaker should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other sources (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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10. POWER SOURCES – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.

11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION – Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarization or grounding-type plug. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the 3rd pin grounding prong.

12. 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 the cord in correspondence of plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the amplifier.

13. CLEANING – The speaker and amplifier should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. Clean by wiping with a dry cloth. Avoid getting water inside the speaker or amplifier.

14. NON-USE PERIODS – The power cord of the amplifier should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

15. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

16. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE – The amplifier should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the amplifier; or

C. The amplifier has been exposed to rain; or

D. The amplifier does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E. The amplifier has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

17. Keep the speaker system out of extended or intense direct sun light.

18. No containers filled with any type of liquid should be placed on or near the speaker system.

19. SERVICING – The user should not attempt any service to the speaker and/or amplifier beyond that described in the operating instructions.

All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

20. VENTILATION – Slots and openings in the amplifier are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. 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.

21. ATTACHMENTS – do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

22. 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 with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.

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23. LIGHTNING – For added protection during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

24. REPLACEMENT PARTS – When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

25. SAFETY CHECK – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

26. FUSES – Always use the correct rating and type of fuse as indicated on the rear panel of the amplifier. Note the proper rating fuse is determined by the AC line voltage in the country this speaker system is being operated. COMPLETELY DISCONNECT POWER CORD

FROM AMPLIFIER BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE FUSE!

27. AC SELECT SWITCH: This switch must be set to match the AC line voltage in the country this speaker system is being operated. To change the setting, loosen (do not remove) the two screws left and right the slide switch. Temporarily move the protective cover strip and slide the actuator to match the voltage in your country. Place the protective cover strip back over the switch and tighten the two screws.

COMPLETELY DISCONNECT POWER CORD FROM AMPLIFIER

BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE AC VOLTAGE SETTINGS!

28. HARBINGER HPX-BBE SERIES POWERED LOUDSPEAKERS

ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT

SUSPENSION. ANY ATTEMPT TO SUSPEND AN HPX SERIES

CABINET COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.

To prevent electric shock, do not use a polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC

RISQUE DE CHOC

ELECTRIQUE NE

PAS OUVRIR

RISK OF

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

RISQUE DE CHOC

ELECTRIQUE NE

PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove chassis. No user-serviceable parts inside.

AVERTISEEMENT: Pour réduire les risques d’incendie et

à l’humidité.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

à l’humidité.

AVERTISEEMENT: Pour réduire les risques d’incendie et d’électrocution, ne pas exposer ce matérial à la pluie ou

à l’humidité.

HEARING DAMAGE AND PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO

EXCESSIVE SPLs

Harbinger HPX-BBE Series powered loudspeakers are capable of producing extremely loud volume levels that can cause permanent hearing damage to performers, production crews or the audience.

Hearing protection is recommended during long-term exposure to high

SPLs (sound pressure levels).

Remember, if it hurts, it is definitely too loud! Long term exposure to high SPLs first causes temporary threshold shifts; limiting your ability to hear the actual loudness and exercise good judgment.

Repeated long term exposure to high SPLs will cause permanent hearing loss.

Please note the recommended exposure limits in the accompanying table.

More information about these limits is available on the US government

Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) website at: www.osha.gov

Permissible Noise Exposures (1)

Duration per day, hours

Sound level dBA slow response

8 90

6 92

4 95

3 97

2 100

1.5 102

1 105

0.5 110

0.25 or less 115

THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE

OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING)

INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE UNIT.

APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING

AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,

SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

AVERTISEEMENT: Pour réduire les risques d’incendie et d’électrocution, ne pas exposer ce

RISK OF

AVERTISEEMENT: Pour réduire les risques d’incendie et d’électrocution, ne pas exposer ce matérial à la pluie ou à l’humidité.

DO NOT OPEN

DO NOT OPEN PAS OUVRIR

RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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SYSTEM

• Built-in BBE

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Sonic Maximizer

• High efficiency Class G low frequency amplification with custom signal processing

• Built-in compressor/limiter

• Subsonic filter: 12dB/octave

• Full thermal & short circuit protection

• Ground lift switch

• Large heatsink with convection cooling

• Oversized toroidal transformer

• LEDs for Power, Protect, Limit and Signal

• Front logo illuminated with defeatable blue LED

• 115V/230V 60Hz/50Hz selector switch

HPX215-BBE

• Bi-amp design with discrete output stages for both the woofer and compression driver

• Proprietary 4th order electronic X-over and multi-stage custom equalization on full range models.

• 100Hz 18dB/octave low cut switch on Full Range models

HPX118S-BBE, HPX118F-BBE

• Third order electronic crossover on HPX118S-BBE powered subwoofer

• Polarity switch (HPX118S-BBE Subwoofer)

• Balanced XLR inputs (Left and Right)

• Left and Right Balanced XLR full-range outputs

• Left and Right balanced XLR hi-pass outputs with BBE Processing

COMPONENTS

Compression Driver:

• 1”exit with Celestion PETP film diaphragm

Horns:

• 90° x 40° constant directivity horn (HPX215-BBE)

LF Transducers:

• Vented magnet assemblies for advanced cooling

• High temperature copper voice coil wound on polyamide

former for increased reliability

• Celestion SP-1500 (HPX215-BBE)

• Proprietary SP-1804 cast frame subwoofer (HPX118S-BEE,

HPX118F-BBE)

• Celestion HLS1830F

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Features

PETP-FILM DIAPHRAGM COMPRESSION DRIVER

(HPX215-BBE)

• Optimized acoustic and magnetic design achieves outstanding clarity and reliability

• A one-piece, PETP film diaphragm and surround optimizes energy transfer for greater efficiency

• Patented clamping system yields low distortion performance while improving the mid-band response

• Polyimide-insulated, copper-clad aluminium voice coil is edgewound on a glass-fiber former producing lower distortion and superior power-to-weight ratio

• A matched wave front phase corrector produces a coherent sound wave at the horn throat, yielding detailed and dynamic mid and high frequency response

CABINET FEATURES

• Made in U.S.A.

• 5/8” birch plywood construction (HPX215-BBE)

• 3/4” birch plywood construction (HPX118S-BBE, HPX118F-BBE)

• Reinforced internal bracings

• Environmentally friendly Warnex® scratch resistant black paint finish

• 16-gauge, wrap-around steel grilles

• Metal handles, and rubber feet rubber strips (HP112)

• 1 3/8” Metal pole mounting cup on HPX118S-BBE and

HPX118F-BBE

BBE SONIC MAXIMIZER

• The BBE

®

Sonic Maximizer circuitry takes already great sounding systems to the next level

• Adds punch and depth that can be both heard and felt

• Improves the clarity and intelligibility of vocals, musical instruments and adds overall depth to the audio program

• Controls for LF (low frequency) Contour and HF (high frequency)

Process to adjust the exact amount of BBE

®

processing added to your mix

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HPX-BBE Model Descriptions

HPX215-BBE: The HPX215-BBE was designed

to operate sitting on the floor, stage, or on top of subwoofer enclosure. Do not attempt to pole mount this loudspeaker atop the HPX118S-BBE subwoofer cabinet!

HPX118S-BBE: The HPX118S-BBE was designed to

operate sitting on the floor or on the stage. A pole cup, on the top of the enclosure, accepts 1 3/8” loudspeaker mounting poles. For best quality sound, detach the supplied casters while the subwoofer is being played. Do not pole mount or stack more than one full-range speaker on top of the HPX118S-BBE.

HPX118F-BBE: The HPX118F-BBE was designed to

operate sitting on the floor or on the stage. A pole cup, on the top of the enclosure, accepts 1 3/8” loudspeaker mounting poles. For best quality sound, detach the supplied casters while the subwoofer is being played. Do not pole mount or stack more than one full-range speaker on top of the HPX118F-BBE.

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LED POWER INDICATOR

The green LED POWER indicator, located on the back of the amplifier, will illuminate when the AC Power switch is in the “ON” position. The

LED POWER indicator will dim and turn off when the AC Power switch is in the “OFF” position or AC mains power has been disconnected from the loudspeaker.

the loudspeaker and inserted into the AC outlet. Verify the AC outlet at the venue of operation is functioning properly. In the event of the AC mains outlet functioning properly, but the loudspeaker fails to operate, the loudspeaker may require servicing. Please contact support@ harbingerproaudio.com for service instructions.

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PROTECT LED INDICATOR

to limit further temperature rise. The amplifier will take about 30 seconds to several minutes for the temperature to drop and resume operation. When this occurs, the exposed heat sink will feel hot to the touch.

direct sunlight for a prolonged period of time during operation, or playing the loudspeaker past its operational limits.

illumination of the LIMIT LED INDICATOR. In some circumstances, for example when ambient temperature is too high, you may need to set a fan behind the speaker to improve ventilation at heatsink.

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LIMIT LED INDICATOR

clipping and therefore is being compressed by the built-in clip-limiter.

which is nearly inaudible at moderate overdrive conditions. It is normal to see the occasional flashing of the red LIMIT LED.

overloads are audible and may lead to overheating of the amplifier and shortening the life of the speaker components. If the amplifier is grossly overloaded and the red LIMIT LED is on the most of the time, the operator should reduce the signal level so that LIMIT LED only flashes occasionally.

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SIGNAL LED INDICATOR

input signal at the loudspeaker amplifier.

increase the gain if necessary. Check input connections and audio source for signal. If no output persists, try a different signal cable from your mixer to the HPX Series loudspeaker.

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LEVEL CONTROL

clockwise to decrease gain. When operating with the GAIN set at 1/3 volume or below, it may be possible to exceed the headroom of input circuitry on your loudspeaker. If this is the case, reduce the input signal strength and increase the gain of the loudspeaker amplifier.

lights when a signal is clipping and the compressor-limiter is activated.

All HPX Series amplifiers employ a sophisticated limiter circuitry, which monitors signal condition at both LF and HF amplifiers (LF only on

HPX118S-BBE, HPX118F-BBE) and compresses the output signal when necessary to protect woofer and compression driver from damages.

Limiter circuitry works very unobtrusively; you may not even notice when it activates. It may prompt you to push input signal more, but it is a good practice to have red LIMIT LEDs blink occasionally and not constantly. A constant LIMIT LED light indicates a gross overloading condition and should be avoided. Reduce the signal level if the LIMIT

LED lights or blinks constantly.

output signal to zero. LEVEL control on the loudspeakers is used to set optimal maximum level for performance, not for constant control of sound volume. Your mixer’s master volume control should be used for this purpose.

position. You will find that in most cases the best sound (lowest distortions and lowest noise) will be achieved when LEVEL control is set somewhere between middle and full clockwise position.

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LOW CUT SWITCH

engages or disengages the 100Hz 18db/Octave Low Cut filter.

Switch the filter OFF when not using subwoofers or other low frequency enclosures. Switch the filter ON when you are connecting subwoofers or low frequency systems. This will enable your subwoofer-equipped system to operate properly and allow the Full-range loudspeakers to provide improved clarity in the mid and high-range frequencies.

BBE subwoofer. The Input signal for your full-range loudspeaker has already been processed by subwoofer circuitry.

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FULL RANGE OUTPUT CONNECTIONS

HPX215-BBE has one XLR output connector marked OUTPUT.

The output connector is wired in parallel with the input, allowing connection of multiple enclosures in a “daisy-chain” fashion. The

HPX118S-BBE/118F-BBE has two sets of output connectors, one set

(left and right) for full-range outputs (wired in parallel with inputs) and one set (left and right) for hi-pass outputs with BBE processing.

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HPX215-BBE: Insert the XLR connector into the jack marked next down-stream audio device, such as another HPX Series loudspeaker.

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Subwoofer OUTPUT (Full-range): Use the outputs marked OUTPUT speakers and/or to other powered loudspeakers that enable fullrange audio or if they feature their own low frequency filtering.

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and/or other powered loudspeakers that DO NOT feature low frequency filtering or when the low frequency roll off is desired.

DO NOT use the HPX OUTPUT connectors for connecting other powered subwoofer loudspeakers - use the OUTPUT (Full-range) line outs instead. (See section 7B)

NOTE: BBE processing is present at this output.

loudspeakers connected to the Hi-pass OUTPUT before turning off the subwoofer power. This will prevent any unwanted transients (thuds, lowpops) from coming out of the connected loudspeakers.

DO NOT engage the LOW-CUT switch on Full-range loudspeaker. The input signal has already been processed by HPX118S-BBE circuitry.

we recommend that they be connected to the Hi-pass OUTPUT. This will ensure proper phasing of the full range loudspeaker with respect to the

HPX118S-BBE subwoofer, and enhance its sound with BBE processing.

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INPUT CONNECTIONS

HPX215-BBE has one female XLR line-level input marked INPUT.

one for the left channel’s audio input and one for the right channel’s audio input.

AC hum and interference, especially with long runs of cable. On all

HPX amplifier modules, the input impedance is 20k Ohm for balanced connections.

CABINETS: From your mixer, insert the left channel’s XLR connector into the left channel’s (L) INPUT connector. Connect the right channel of your mixer by inserting the XLR connector into the right channel’s (R)

INPUT connector on the amplifier. When a single input signal is used,

(for mono operation) make certain the input and output connections correspond to the same channel (L or R). When two input signals are supplied to the amplifier, the subwoofer’s gain is automatically increased by 6dB.

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POLARITY SWITCH (HPX118S-BBE, HPX118F-BBE)

is set to NORM, the polarity is such that a positive input will cause the cone to push outward. When set to REV, the input signal’s polarity is reversed and a positive input will cause the loudspeaker’s cone to pull inward.

polarity, a positive polarity signal causes the excursion (the forward motion) of all loudspeaker cones. In turn, this sets up a positive reinforcement of the sound wave (each loudspeaker reinforces the output of the other loudspeakers). This effect refers to the speakers being “in phase” The effect of proper “phasing” is most noticeable in low (bass) frequencies. If a loudspeaker’s phase is incorrect, its cone moves inward while the properly phased loudspeaker’s cones move outward. The inward movement, of the improperly phased loudspeaker, will effectively cancel the bass response of a similarly-sized driver in the system. This results in a reduction of the bass output.

order to operate at maximum performance. Incorrect polarity can be caused by incorrectly wired cables, interconnecting cables, and mixer functions set incorrectly.

the loudspeakers in a system. It is possible to have proper polarization

(of all cables and equipment) and still achieve better bass response by having the subwoofer set to reverse polarity, or having several subwoofers set at different polarities. Bass response also will change with the listener’s position in the room. During testing, monitor the bass response from several different locations in the venue. system with POLARITY switches in the NORM position. This is the same for systems with one subwoofer as well. Next, with your system playing at or near its expected operating level, change the polarity of each subwoofer, one at a time. Walk around the venue and evaluate the overall bass response, and select the phase setting that produces the best overall bass response.

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GROUND LIFT SWITCH

All HPX Series amplifier modules are equipped with a GROUND

LIFT switch. Powered loudspeakers are often fed by long run signal cables, connected to power outlets different than the audio source’s.

This may create an audible hum or buzz due to ground loops or other connection problems. The GROUND LIFT switch will help you to avoid these issues.

unless you have hum or buzz coming from your speakers. If you do hear hum or buzz, toggle switch into LIFT position.

PLUG. IT MAY CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE AMPLIFIER

AND MAY CAUSE DANGER OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK TO YOU AND

OTHERS.

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POWER SWITCH

Push in the top of the power switch to apply AC power to the powered loudspeaker’s amplifier. Push in the bottom of the power switch to turn the loudspeaker amplifier off. When turned on, the blue POWER indicator LED on the front grille will illuminate, along with the POWER and PROTECT LED on the amplifier. After a few seconds, the yellow

PROTECT LED indicator will dim and turn off.

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NOTE that System Power Sequencing prevents unexpected sounds from your system (pops, clicks, thumps), make sure to power ON your HPX series loudspeakers in the proper order. Improper sequencing while powering ON your equipment can damage the loudspeakers. Power the loudspeaker system ON and OFF in the proper order to avoid unexpected sounds and damage to your loudspeakers.

mixers), turn ON the HPX118S-BBE subwoofer, then turn ON all

HPX-BBE Full-range loudspeakers. and then HPX118S-BBE subwoofers, then power down all source devices.

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AC MAINS module.

NOTE: Turn OFF the power switch on the HPX loudspeaker before connecting the AC power cord. The correct AC line voltage should be selected on the rear panel. For operation in the United States, leave the voltage selector on the amplifier set to 115V. Connecting to the wrong line voltage will damage the amplifier and may create the risk of electric shock.

AC Mains Disconnection - Turn the AC power switch to the off position.

To remove the AC power cord, grasp the IEC connector’s plastic body and gently remove the IEC connector from the socket by pulling it straight toward you.

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AC SELECT SWITCH

NOTE: Connecting HPX powered loudspeakers to AC voltage not

matching to AC Select Switch will damage the amplifier and may create the risk of electric shock.

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BBE

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ON/OFF SWITCH

This switch is used to activate the BBE ® processing built into your HPX powered subwoofer. The switch will illuminate when turned ON clearly indicating that the BBE

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processing is activated. BBE

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processing on the HPX118S-BBE/HPX118F-BBE subwoofer affects both the sound of subwoofer itself, as well as the stereo HP (High Pass) outputs included in BBE ® section.

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HF PROCESS

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processing.

HPX215-BBE: HF Process will affect the mid and high frequencies.

HPX118S-BBE/HPX118F-BBE: HF Process will affect the same frequencies on a full-range speaker connected to the Hi-pass outputs.

The HF PROCESS will provide clearer mids and highs and will enhance the vocal reproduction of the loudspeaker connected via the HP XLR

outputs.

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LF CONTOUR

® processing.

HPX215-BBE: LF Contour will affect low frequencies.

HPX118S-BBE/HPX118F-BBE: LF Contour will process the subwoofer

and low frequencies of full range speakers connected to the HP outputs.

The LF CONTOUR will enhance the bass output of your subwoofer and the loudspeaker(s) connected to the HP outputs.

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FRONT LED on or off.

BBE SONIC MAXIMIZER

Benefits: The BBE

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Sonic Maximizer circuitry built-in to the Harbinger

HPX215-BBE, HPX118S-BBE and HP118F-BBE takes already great sounding systems to the next level by adding punch and depth that can be both heard and felt. BBE ® processing will dramatically improve the clarity and intelligibility of vocals, musical instruments and will add overall depth to the audio program. A control for both the LF (low frequency) Contour and HF (high frequency) Process is provided to adjust the exact amount of BBE

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processing added to your mix.

HPX215-BBE: The BBE circuit adjusts Low Frequency range of the speaker (via the LF Contour control) and High Frequency range of the speaker (via the HF Process control).

HPX118S-BBE and HP118F-BBE: The BBE circuitry on HPX118S-BBE and HP118F-BBE allows you to process both the subwoofer itself and the active full-range speakers connect connected to it using the high-pass XLR outputs provided on the subwoofer amplifier. The LF

Contour control adjusts the low frequency processing of both the subwoofer and connected full range speaker, while the HF Process control adjust the high frequency processing being fed to the fullrange speaker connected to it.

How it works: Phase and amplitude integrity is essential to accurate sound reproduction. These relationships define a sound’s “sound”.

When these complex relationships pass through a speaker, the proper order is lost. The higher frequencies are delayed. A lower frequency may reach the listener’s ear first or perhaps simultaneously with that of a higher frequency. The listener perceives this loss of sound integrity in the reproduced sound as “muddy” and “smeared.” BBE ® Sound,

Inc. conducted extensive studies of numerous speaker systems over a ten year period. With this knowledge, it became possible to identify the characteristics of an ideal speaker and to distill the corrections necessary to return the fundamental and harmonic frequency structures to their correct order.

Tips for using: A single function button switches the BBE

®

process on or off, which is useful for comparing the processed sound to the unprocessed sound. The switch illuminates red when the BBE ® process is on. The LF Contour control is for adjusting the level of phase corrected low frequencies in the program material. The HF Process control adjusts the level of phase corrected high frequencies in the program material.

On the HPX118S-BBE and HPX118F-BBE, the HF Process only affects powered speakers connected to the High Pass XLR Outputs included in the BBE ® section of HPX118S-BBE/HPX118F-BBE amplifier, while the LF Contour affects both the powered full-range speakers and the subwoofer itself.

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Set-up Diagrams

HPX215-BBE Main Speakers with Two HPX118S-BBE Subwoofers

1 2

MAIN OUTPUTS

Checklist

•

Make certain loudspeakers are Powered OFF and Levels

turned down.

•

Connect the Mixer’s Main Left Output to the Left Input of the

Left subwoofer.

•

Connect the Mixer’s Main Right Output to the Right Input of the

Right subwoofer.

•

Connect the Left HPX118S HP Output L to the Input of the Left

Main Speaker.

•

Connect the Right HPX118S HP Output R to the Input of the

Right Main Speaker.

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• Set the Low Cut switch on the Main Speakers to OFF.

• Set Subwoofer BBE to ON.

• Set Main Speaker BBE to OFF.

• Power ON Mixer, then Power ON subwoofers, then

Main Speakers.

• Bring the Mixer’s volume up to normal operating level.

• Adjust the Level controls on the HPX-BBE series loudspeakers.

•

Do not adjust the Level so high that the Red LIMIT LED is

constantly lit.

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Linking Multiple HPX Main Speakers HPX215-BBE

L R

MAIN OUTPUT

Checklist

• Also known as Daisy-Chaining, linking multiple speakers will send the exact same input signal from one speaker to the next.

• Make certain loudspeakers are Powered OFF and Levels turned down.

• Connect the Mixer’s Output to the Input of Speaker 1.

• Connect the Output of Speaker 1 to the input of Speaker 2.

• Turn down the Mixer’s volume.

• Power ON Mixer, then Power ON speakers.

• Bring the Mixer’s volume up to normal operating level.

• Adjust the Level controls on the loudspeakers. Do not adjust the

Level so high that the Red LIMIT LED is constantly lit.

• Set the Low Cut switch to ON if you want less bass response and greater vocal clarity.

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Linking Multiple HPX-BBE Subwoofers and Main Speakers

L R

MAIN OUTPUT

Checklist

• Make certain loudspeakers are Powered OFF and Levels turned down.

• Connect the Mixer’s Main Left Output to the Left Input of the Left subwoofer 1.

• Connect the Output L of Left Subwoofer1 to the L Input of Left subwoofer 2.

• Connect the HP Output L of Left Subwoofer1 to the Input of Left

Main Speaker 1.

• Connect the HP Output of Left Subwoofer2 to the Input of Left

Main Speaker 2.

• Connect the Mixer’s Right Output to the R Input of the Right subwoofer 1.

• Connect the Output R of right Subwoofer1 to the R Input of

Right subwoofer 2.

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• Connect the HP Output R of Right Subwoofer1 to the Input of

Right Main Speaker 1.

• Connect the HP Output of Right Subwoofer2 to the Input of

Right Main Speaker 2.

• Set the Low Cut switch on the Main Speakers to OFF.

• Set Subwoofer BBE to ON.

• Set Main Speaker BBE to OFF.

• Power ON Mixer, then Power ON Subwoofers, then Power ON all speakers.

• Bring the Mixer’s volume up to normal operating level.

• Adjust the Level controls on the HPX-BBE series loudspeakers.

• Do not adjust the Level so high that the Red LIMIT LED is constantly lit.

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Specifications

HARBINGER HPX SPECS HPX215-BBE

Configuration

Dual 15” 2-way full-range powered loudspeaker

Transducers:

Low Frequency

SP-1500 - 15” speaker with 2.5” voice coil

High Frequency

COMP-4-CLB - PETP film compression driver with

1.75” voice coil

42 oz LF Magnet Weight

LF Magnet Structure Weight

Frequency Range

Frequency Response

High Frequency Dispersion

Maximum peak SPL(1)

7 lbs.

42Hz - 20kHz

52Hz -18kHz

90° x 40°

Power Output

System Power (2)

Input Impedance

Electronic Crossover

Low Cut Filer (switchable)

134dB

LF: 500Wrms Class G

HF: 100Wrms Class AB+B

1200W

20k Ohm Balanced

10k Ohm Unbalanced

4th order

3rd order Butterworth @ 100Hz

Controls

Indicators

Cooling

Amplifier Protection

Level knob

Low-cut filter switch

Ground lift switch

Power switch

AC fuse

115/230V switch

Front LED switch

BBE ON/OFF,

BBE HF Process, LF Contour

Power

Protect

Limit

Signal

Convection

Short circuit

Clip-limiter

Overheat mute

SOA output stage

Driver DC protection

Subsonic filter

Turn-on mute and soft ramp

Turn-on inrush current limiting

HPX118S-BBE

18" front-loaded powered subwoofer

SP-1804 - 18" cast framed subwoofer with 3" voice coil.

N/A

100 oz

17 lbs.

35 Hz - 140 Hz

46 Hz - 100 Hz

N/A

133dB

LF: 500Wrms Class G

Level knob

Polarity switch

Ground lift switch

Power switch

AC fuse

115/230V switch

Front LED switch

BBE ON/OFF

BBE HF Process, LF Contour

Power

Protect

Limit

Signal

Convection

Short circuit

Clip-limiter

Overheat mute

SOA output stage

Driver DC protection

Subsonic filter

Turn-on mute and soft ramp

Turn-on inrush current limiting

HPX118F-BBE

18" folded-horn powered subwoofer

Celestion 18" cast framed subwoofer with 3" voice coil.

N/A

100 oz

17 lbs.

35 Hz - 140 Hz

46 Hz - 100 Hz

N/A

136dB

LF: 500Wrms Class G

1000W

20k Ohm Balanced

10k Ohm Unbalanced

1000W

20k Ohm Balanced

10k Ohm Unbalanced

3rd order Butterworth @ 100 Hz 3rd order Butterworth @ 100 Hz

Level knob

Polarity switch

Ground lift switch

Power switch

AC fuse

115/230V switch

Front LED switch

BBE ON/OFF

HF Process, LF Contour

Power

Protect

Limit

Signal

Convection

Short circuit

Clip-limiter

Overheat mute

SOA output stage

Driver DC protection

Subsonic filter

Turn-on mute and soft ramp

Turn-on inrush current limiting

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Specifications

HARBINGER HPX SPECS HPX215-BBE

Power Consumption @ 115V

Vac (1/8 power pink noise)

3 A

Connectors

Input Sensitivity (3)

Enclosure

Hardware

Grille

Dimensions

Weight

HPX118S-BBE

2.5 A

HPX118F-BBE

2.5 A

Balanced female XLR input

Balanced male XLR link output

775mV (0dBu)

Black Warnex® painted birch plywood

Metal handles

Rubber feet

Balanced female XLR L&R inputs

Balanced male XLR L&R link outputs

Male XLR L&R High-pass outputs

775mV (0dBu)

Black Warnex® painted birch plywood

Metal handles

Rubber feet

1 3/8” Pole mounting cup

3” Detachable casters

Balanced female XLR L&R inputs

Balanced male XLR L&R link outputs

Male XLR L&R High-pass outputs

775mV (0dBu)

Black Warnex® painted birch plywood

Metal handles

Rubber feet

1 3/8” Pole mounting cup

3” Detachable casters

Powder coated 16 gauge steel Powder coated 16 gauge steel Powder coated 16 gauge steel

46” H x 19.5” W x 18” D

(1168mm x 495mm x 457mm)

26.5” H x 23.5” W x 23.5” D

(673mm x 597mm x 597mm)

36.5” H x 24” W x 32.5” D

(927mm x 607mm x 826mm)

90 lbs. / 40.8 kg 95 lbs. / 43.1 kg 155 lbs. / 70.3

Cables and Connectors

XLR/F to XLR/M balanced cable

1

2

3

1 (shield)

2

3

Balanced XLR mixer output to HPX speaker

TRS (balanced) ¼" phone jack to XLR/M

Tip

Ring

Sleeve

1 (shield)

2

3

Balanced ¼" mixer output to HPX speaker

TS (unbalanced) ¼" phone jack to XLR/M

Tip

Sleeve

1 (shield)

2

3

Unbalanced ¼" mixer output to HPX speaker

XLR/M to RCA (phono) cable

Center

Shield

1

2

3

Unbalanced RCA mixer output to HPX speaker

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Harbinger Limited Warranty.

Harbinger provides, to the original purchaser, a two (2) year limited warranty on materials and workmanship on all Harbinger cabinets, loudspeaker and amplifier components from the date of purchase.

If your covered product is defective, ship the defective component, together with proof of purchase, freight prepaid and insured to an Authorized

Harbinger repair center or directly to Harbinger Support Headquarters.

If you are uncertain which component is defective, or to obtain instructions for removing a component, please contact Harbinger Support

Headquarters for assistance at [email protected], or visit

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A Return Authorization Number must be obtained from our

Customer Service Department prior to shipping the product. To locate a repair center near you and to obtain a Return Authorization

Number, contact [email protected], or visit

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This warranty does not cover service or parts to repair damage caused by neglect, abuse, normal wear and tear and cosmetic appearance to the cabinetry not directly attributed to defects in materials or workmanship.

Also excluded from coverage are damages caused directly or indirectly due to any service, repair(s), or modifications of the cabinet, which has not been authorized or approved by Harbinger. This two (2) year warranty does not cover service or parts to repair damage caused by accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, burnt voice-coils, over-powering, negligence, inadequate packing or inadequate shipping procedures.

The sole and exclusive remedy of the foregoing limited warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement of any defective or non-conforming component. All warranties including, but not limited to, the express warranty and the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to the two (2) year warranty period. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. There are no express warranties beyond those stated here. In the event that applicable law does not allow the limitation of the duration of the implied warranties to the warranty period, then the duration of the implied warranties shall be limited to as long as is provided by applicable law. No warranties apply after that period.

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Amplifier module made in China

Speaker cabinet assembled in USA 1206–9793

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