Operating Instructions

650-P
Self-Powered Subwoofer
Patents Pending

Copyright © 1997, Meyer Sound Laboratories,

Inc. All rights reserved
Part #: 05.036.007.01 Rev B
 Contents
Introduction ......................................................... 3 Driver Troubleshooting .....................................10
AC Power ............................................................ 3 Safety Summary ..............................................11
Audio Input .......................................................... 5 Specifications ...................................................12
Amplification and Protection Circuitry .................. 5 Controls and Connectors ................................... 13
Configuration, Placement, and Polarity ...............7 Dimensions ........................................................ 14
Measurement and System Integration Tools ......8 Notes ...............................................................15
Full-Range Systems ..........................................8 Contact Information ..........................................16

Symbols Used
These symbols indicate important safety or operating features in this booklet and on the chassis.

!
Dangerous voltages: Important operating instruc-
Frame or chassis Protective earth ground
risk of electric shock tions

Pour indiquer les risques

Pour indequer important
résultant de tensions Masse, châssis Terre de protection
instructions
dangereuses

Zu wichtige betriebs-
Zu die gefahren von
anweisung und unter- Rahmen oder chassis Die schutzerde
gefährliche spanning zeigen
haltsanweisung zeigen

Para indicar importante funcionar

Para indicar azares provengo
y mantenimiento instrucciones Armadura o chassis Tierra proteccionista
de peligroso voltajes

Declaration of Conformity
According to ISO/IEC Guide and EN 45014
The Manufacturer: declares that the product:
Name: Meyer Sound Laboratories Product Name: 650-P
Address: 2832 San Pablo Avenue Product Options: All
Berkeley, California 94702-2204, USA

Environmental Specifications for Meyer

conforms to the following Product Specifications:
Sound Electronics Products
Safety: EN 60065: 1994 Operating temperature: 0°C to +45°C
EMC: EN 55022: 1987 - Class A
Nonoperating temp: < –40°C or > +75°C
IEC 801-2: 1984 - 8 kV
Humidity: to 95% at 35°C
IEC 801-3: 1984 - 3 V/m
IEC 801-4: 1984 - 0.5 kV Signal Lines, Operating altitude: to 4600 m (15,000 ft)
1.0kV Power Lines Nonoperating altitude: to 6300 m (25,000 ft)
Shock: 30 g 11 msec half-sine
The product herewith complies with the requirements of on each of 6 sides
the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Vibration: 10 – 55Hz (0.010 m
Directive 89/336/EEC.
peak-to-peak excursion)
Office of Quality Manager
Berkeley, California USA U LISTED UL
October 1, 1995 ® L 3K59 C ®
COMMERCIAL
AUDIO SYSTEM

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 Voltage Requirements
Introduction The 650-P operates safely and without audio discon-
tinuity if the AC voltage stays within the ranges 85–
134V or 165–264V, at 50 or 60Hz. Immediately after
The 650-P, Meyer Sound’s most powerful self-powered applying AC power, the green Active LED on the user
subwoofer, contains independent amplifier and control panel illuminates and the proper operating voltage is
electronics for two 18” drivers in a compact enclosure. automatically selected, but the system is muted. During
This integrated design improves performance, durability, the next three seconds, the primary fan turns on, the
and reliability, eliminates amplifier racks, and simplifies main power supply slowly ramps on, and the system is
setup and installation. enabled to pass audio signals.
The 650-P has the following acoustical specifications:
TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: If the Active LED does not
Frequency Response ±4 dB 28 – 100 Hz illuminate or the system does not respond to audio input
after ten seconds, remove AC power to avoid possible
Phase Response ±30° 45 – 145 Hz
damage to the unit. Experienced electronics technicians
Dynamic Range > 110 dB with access to a test bench can verify proper operation
for the power supply and amplifier system with The
See page 14 for complete specifications. Meyer Sound Self-Powered Series MP-2 and MP-4 Field
Verification Procedure (part # 17.022.066.01; contact
The 650-P is compatible with the Meyer MSL-4, CQ™ Meyer Sound to receive this document). All other users
Series, and MTS-4 self-powered speakers and can be should contact Meyer Sound or an authorized Meyer
used in any system requiring additional low frequency service center.
reinforcement..
The 650-P can be equipped to operate with the Remote If the voltage decreases below the lower bound of either
Monitoring System (RMS™) interface network and operating range (known as a brown-out period), the
software application. RMS displays signal and power supply uses current from its storage circuits and continues
levels, driver and cooling fan status, limiter activity, and to function briefly. The unit turns off if the voltage does
amplifier temperature for all speakers in the network not increase above the threshold before the storage
on a Windows-based PC. Contact Meyer Sound for circuits are depleted. The length of time that the 650-P
more information about RMS. continues to operate during brown-out depends on how
low the voltage drops and the audio source level during
this period.

AC Power
If the voltage fluctuates within either operating range,
automatic tap selection stabilizes the internal operating
voltage. This tap selection is instantaneous and there
are no audible artifacts. If the voltage increases above
When AC power is applied to the 650-P, the Intelligent the upper bound of either range, the power supply
AC™ supply automatically selects the correct operating turns off rapidly, preventing damage to the unit.
voltage, allowing the 650-P to be used in the US, Eu-
rope, or Japan without manually setting a voltage switch. If the 650-P shuts down due to either low or high voltage,
The Intelligent AC power supply also protects the 650- the power supply automatically turns on after three
P by performing surge suppression for high voltage tran- seconds if the voltage has returned to either normal
sients (up to 275V), minimizing inrush current, and operating range. If the 650-P does not turn back on after
filtering EMI. The 650-P uses a NEMA L6-20P or IEC ten seconds, remove AC power and refer to the TROUBLE-
309 male power inlet and satisfies UL, CSA, and EC SHOOTING NOTE above.
safety standards.

Continuous voltages above 275VAC may damage

the unit!

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Current Requirements Safety Issues
The 650-P presents a dynamic load to the AC mains Pay close attention to these important electrical and
which causes the amount of current to fluctuate be- safety issues.
tween quiet and loud operating levels. Since different
types of cables and circuit breakers heat up (and trip) at
varying rates, it is essential to understand the types of
current ratings and how they correspond to circuit
breaker and cable specifications. Use a power cord adapter to drive the 650-P
from a standard 3-prong outlet (NEMA 5-15R;
The maximum continuous RMS current is the maxi- 125V max).
mum RMS current over a duration of at least 10 sec-
onds. It is used to calculate the temperature increase in
cables, which is used to select cables that conform to
electrical code standards. It is also used to select the earth
ground
rating for slow-reacting thermal breakers. chassis
ground
The maximum burst RMS current is the maximum
RMS current over a one second duration. It is used to
select the rating for most magnetic breakers. The 650-P requires a grounded outlet. Always use
a grounding adapter when connecting to un-
The maximum instantaneous peak current during burst grounded outlets.
is used to select the rating for fast-reacting magnetic
breakers and to calculate the peak voltage drop in long
AC cables according to the formula
V pkdrop = I pk x R total cable
Use the table below as a guide to select cables and
Do not use a ground-lifting adapter or cut the AC
circuit breakers with appropriate ratings for your oper- cable ground pin.
ating voltage.

650-P Current Ratings

115 V 230 V 100 V

Max. Continuous RMS 8 ARMS 4 ARMS 10 ARMS Keep all liquids away from the 650-P to avoid hazards
from electrical shock.
Max. Burst RMS 15 ARMS 8 ARMS 18 ARMS Do not operate the unit if the power cables are frayed or
broken.
Max. Peak During Burst 22 APEAK 11 APEAK 25 APEAK
Tie-wrap anchors on the amplifier chassis provide strain
relief for the power and signal cables. Insert the plastic
The minimum electrical service amperage required by a tie-wraps through the anchors and wrap them around the
system of Meyer speakers is the sum of their maximum cables.
continuous RMS currents. We recommend allowing an
additional 30% above the minimum amperage to prevent The cabinet, exposed electronic circuitry, and drivers
peak voltage drops at the service entry. can receive protective treatment that permits safe use in
wet conditions. Additionally, a rain hood can be fitted to
TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: In the unlikely case that shield cables and electronics. Do not install a unit out-
the circuit breakers trip (the white center buttons pop doors without weather protection! Contact Meyer Sound
out), do not reset the breakers! Contact Meyer Sound for for more information.
repair information.

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Power Connector Wiring Conventions TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: If abnormal noise (hum,
hiss, popping) is produced from the loudspeaker, dis-
Use the following AC cable wiring diagram to create connect the audio source from the speaker. If the noise
stops, then the problem is not within the loudspeaker;
international or special-purpose power connectors:
check the audio input and AC power.

brown = hot A single source can drive multiple 650-Ps with a paralleled
blue =
neutral input loop, creating an unbuffered hardwired loop
connection. Make certain that the source equipment
yellow/green =
can drive the total load impedance presented by the
earth ground
(chassis) paralleled input circuit. For example, since the input
impedance of a single 650-P is 10 kOhms, cascading 20
650-Ps produces a balanced input impedance of 500
AC cable color code Ohms. If a 150 Ohm source is used, the 500 Ohm load
If the colors referred to in the diagram don't correspond results in a 2.28 dB loss.
to the terminals in your plug, use the following guide-
lines:
• Connect the blue wire to the terminal marked Amplification and Protection
with an N or colored black.
• Connect the brown wire to the terminal marked Circuitry
with an L or colored red.
• Connect the green and yellow wire to the terminal
Each driver in the 650-P is powered by one channel
marked with an E (or ) or colored green (or
of the Meyer MP-2, a 1240 W amplifier (620 W/ch)
green and yellow).
utilizing complementary power MOSFET output stages
(class AB/H). The following sections discuss the MP-2’s
limiting circuitry and the two-fan cooling system.
Audio Input
TruPower™ Limiting System
The 650-P presents a 10 kOhmbalanced input imped- Conventional limiters assume that the resistance of a
ance to a three-pin XLR connector wired with the fol- speaker remains constant and set the limiting threshold
lowing convention: by measuring voltage only. This method is inaccurate
because the speaker’s resistance changes in response to
Pin 1 — 220 kOhm to chassis and earth ground (ESD the frequency content of the source material and ther-
clamped) mal variations in the speaker’s voice coil and magnet.
Pin 2 — Signal Conventional limiters begin limiting prematurely, which
Differential Inputs
Pin 3 — Signal under-utilizes system headroom and deprives the speaker
Case — Earth (AC) ground and chassis of its full dynamic range.
The TruPower limiting (TPL) system accounts for varying
speaker impedance by measuring current, in addition
Shorting an input connector pin to the case can form
a ground loop and cause hum. to voltage, to compute the power dissipation and voice
coil temperature. TPL improves performance before and
Pins 2 and 3 carry the input as a differential signal; their during limiting by allowing the speaker to produce its
polarity can be reversed with the input polarity switch maximum SPL across its entire frequency range. TPL
on the user panel. If the switch is in the up position, also extends the lifetime of the drivers by controlling
pin 2 is hot relative to pin 3, resulting in a positive the temperature of the voice coil.
pressure wave when a positive signal is applied to pin 2.
Use standard audio cables with XLR connectors for
balanced signal sources.

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When the safe continuous power level is exceeded, a Fans and Cooling System
single limiter engages, affecting both amplifier channels
equally. TPL activity is indicated by the Sub Limit LED The 650-P uses a forced-air cooling system with two
on the user panel. The limiter ceases operation when the fans to prevent the amplifiers from overheating. The
power level returns to normal and does not affect the fans draw air in through ducts on the front of the
signal when the LED is inactive. cabinet, over the heatsinks, and out the rear of the
cabinet. Since dust does not accumulate in the amplifier
The 650-P performs within its acoustical specifications circuitry, its life-span is increased significantly.
and operates at a normal temperature if the TPL LED is
on for no longer than two seconds, and off for at least A foam insert filter, in combination with the entire front
one second. If the LED remains on for longer than three grill surface, acts as an air filter for the cooling system.
seconds, the 650-P is hard limiting with these negative Despite the filtering, extensive use or a dusty operating
consequences: environment can allow dust to accumulate along the
path of the airflow, preventing normal cooling. We
• Increasing the input level will not increase the
recommend periodically removing the grill, filter, and
volume.
amplifier module and using compressed air to clear
• The system distorts due to clipping and nonlin- dust from the grill, filter, fans, and heatsinks. Make sure
ear driver operation. that the air ducts are clear and that there is at least six
• The life-span of driver and amplifier components is inches clearance for exhaust behind the cabinet.
reduced because they are subjected to excessive cooling
heat. fans
The TPL LED can indicate an imbalance in a system of
speakers by functioning like a spectrum analyzer. If
speakers in a subwoofer, mid-bass, or mid-hi subsystem
begin to limit before reaching the required operating
level for the entire system, then that subsystem needs to
power
be supplemented with additional speakers. supply
air
heatsinks
NOTE: Although the TPL limiters exhibit smooth sonic intake
characteristics, we do not recommend using them for air filter
intentional compression effects. Use an outboard
A variable-speed primary fan runs continuously with
compressor/limiter to compress a mixed signal.
an inaudible operating noise of 22 dBA at 1 m at its
slowest speed. The speed of the primary fan begins
Driver Excursion Clamp increasing when the temperature of the heatsinks reaches
42°C. The fan reaches full speed at 62°C and is barely
The drivers in the 650-P are protected from over-excursion audible near the cabinet, even without an audio signal.
by an excursion clamping circuit that does not have
attack or release time constants. The circuit provides In the unusual event that the heatsink temperature
instantaneous braking for the drivers without the reaches 74°C, the secondary fan turns on; it turns off
pumping effects commonly produced by compressor/ when the temperature decreases to 68°C. The second-
limiters. ary fan is audible at close proximity without an audio
signal and turns on in response to
The circuit uses sophisticated filters to minimize the
• primary fan failure (check its status immediately);
distortion normally caused by clamping and clipping.
As the 650-P’s input signal is increased past the clamping • a prolonged period of high source levels in hot
point, the output signal remains at a fixed level, protecting temperatures or direct sunlight;
the drivers and minimizing negative sonic effects. The • accumulation of dust in the cooling system path;
650-P operates safely if the Exc. Clamp LED is on for no
longer than two seconds, and off for at least one second. • driver failure.

TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: In the highly unlikely event

that the secondary fan does not keep the temperature
below 85°C, the 650-P automatically shuts down until AC
power is removed and reapplied. If the 650-P shuts down
again after cooling and reapplying AC power, contact
Meyer Sound for repair information.

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 Placement
Configuration, Placement, One of the most important factors governing subwoofer
and Polarity response is their placement relative to adjacent sur-
faces. Subwoofers gain significant power by coupling, or
loading, with nearby floors and walls. Half-space loading
Designing a full-range system requires an understanding describes a speaker coupling with one surface. Subs
of how subwoofers respond when grouped together, placed on the floor benefit from half-space loading,
how they interact with nearby walls and floors, and how while flown subs in free-space (without a nearby wall or
their location in a system affects the choice of polarity to ceiling) do not. In general, subs in half-space generate
use for other speakers. These topics are introduced as twice the SPL (+6 dB) compared to the same number in
background for the section Full-Range Systems. free-space.
It can be beneficial to fly subwoofers, despite the lack of
Configuration half-space loading. Placing subwoofers within a flown
cluster of mid-hi speakers creates a smooth frequency
A single subwoofer has an essentially omnidirectional image because the subs are not separated by the dis-
coverage pattern. A horizontal line with two adjacent tance from the cluster to the floor.
subs narrows the horizontal coverage area, without
changing the vertical coverage, compared to one sub. A NOTE: SPL values refer to an on-axis measurement
vertical stack of two subs narrows the vertical coverage position. The actual SPL addition and narrowing of coverage
varies with frequency and depends on the physical
without changing the horizontal coverage. In both cases,
displacement between cabinets, loading conditions, and
there is 3 to 6 dB SPL of on-axis addition.
room acoustics.
Increasing the size of the horizontal or vertical array
from two to three subs further narrows the respective H
or V coverage without changing the corresponding V or
Polarity
H coverage. Both the vertical and horizontal three-sub The cabinets in the next section, Full-Range Systems,
arrays provide approximately 10 dB SPL addition more are in a close-proximity coplanar orientation, unless
than one sub. otherwise stated. Separating a mid-hi speaker from a
Increasing the number of subs in the horizontal or verti- subwoofer by more than 5 ft may require setting the
cal array increases the corresponding H or V directional speakers to opposite polarities to compensate for the
control and the system SPL. A properly designed vertical propagation delay from each speaker to the designated
array steers low frequencies to include balconies and listening or measurement position.
upper tiers but avoids unnecessary interaction with the In a coplanar orientation, externally amplified Meyer
ceiling; a horizontal array focuses low frequencies for subwoofers require the opposite polarity setting to all
the longer throw distances required by large venues. Meyer self-powered speakers.
The three-by-two array (below left) narrows the H and
V coverages, and produces 10 to 15 dB SPL more than a
single sub. Combining the vertical and horizontal ar-
rays in an L-configuration (below right) provides more
on-axis SPL and directional control than the three-by-
two array.

Both the three-by-two group and L-configuration increase the

SPL and directional control.

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Measurement and System Full-Range Systems
Integration Tools
Meyer Speaker Types
It is essential that even the most carefully assembled
sound systems be analyzed with precise measurement The following Meyer speakers are mentioned in the
tools. We recommend using the Meyer SIM® System II example applications.
Sound Analyzer and CP-10 Parametric Equalizer to MSL-4 Self-powered mid-hi speaker
• assist the process of choosing and configuring CQ Series Self-powered mid-hi speaker
speakers; MTS-4 Self-powered full-range speaker
• measure propagation delays between subsystems PSW-2 Self-powered subwoofer
to set the correct polarity and delay times; 650-R2 Externally amplified subwoofer
• measure and equalize variations in frequency The Meyer self-powered speakers listed above have a
response caused by the acoustical environment loop connection to send the input signal to another
and the placement and interaction of speakers. speaker. Full-range signals may be applied to all Meyer
Contact Meyer Sound for assistance with your application. self-powered subwoofers because they have built-in
active crossovers that filter mid-hi frequencies.
We recommend using the Meyer LD-1A Line Driver to
integrate different types of Meyer self-powered speakers
into a complete system. The LD-1A has two channels 650-P and MSL-4
equipped to control a full-range main system, and six
The 650-P is compatible with the MSL-4, CQ, and MTS-4.
auxiliary channels for down-fill, front-fill, and delay
However, since the low frequency response for each
systems. The LD-1A maintains signal integrity for long
speaker overlaps with the 650-P, the system frequency
cable paths and provides the following useful functions:
response exhibits a rise in the range 65 – 100 Hz (MSL-
• The Lo Cut switch activates a high-pass filter 4), 40 – 100 Hz (CQ), and 30 – 100 Hz (MTS-4). It is
(160 Hz, –12 dB/oct, Q = 0.8) that performs a important to emphasize that the speakers are in phase in
crossover function for the Mid-Hi output. this region. The rise can be corrected using the Meyer
• The DS-2 & Sub Crossover switch (channels 1 CP-10 Parametric Equalizer, if desired.
and 2 only) activates a crossover network opti-
mized for the DS-2P when used with the 650-P.
MSL-4
With the switch in, frequencies below 80 Hz are
CP-10 EQ input
sent to the Sub output (for the 650-P), and above (1 Channel)
80 Hz to the DS-2 output. When the 650-P is used loop
without the DS-2P, the switch should be out,
which sends a full-range signal to both the DS-2 input
650-P
and Sub outputs.
• The DS-2 f and Sub f switches (channels 1 and 2
only) toggle the polarity for the DS-2 and Sub Set the MSL-4 and 650-P to the same polarity.
outputs.
• The Mid-Hi, DS-2, and Sub outputs (channels 1
and 2 only) each have their own gain control and
mute switch.

POLARITY NOTE: The polarity for Meyer self-powered

speakers may be reversed using the input polarity switch
on the user panel. The LD-1A also allows polarity reversal
with the DS-2 f and Sub f switches for speakers con-
nected to the DS-2 and Sub outputs. When making
polarity decisions in applications that include the LD-1A,
check the state of all polarity switches.

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LD-1A with 650-P and MSL-4 LD-1A with MSL-4, DS-2P, and 650-P
Using the LD-1A’s Lo Cut filter for the CH 1 Mid-Hi Adding the DS-2P to an MSL-4/650-P system enhances
output also eliminates the low frequency rise caused by LF power and clarity. With the DS-2 & Sub Crossover
the frequency response overlap between the MSL-4 and switch in, the DS-2P and 650-P each receive signals
650-P. Although a typical MSL-4:650-P ratio is 2:1, CH 1’s optimized for their frequency response capabilities.
Sub and Mid-Hi level controls allow this ratio to vary
while maintaining control of the spectral balance of the The MSL-4 is driven from the CH 1 Mid-Hi output with
system. The DS-2 & Sub Crossover switch should be the Lo Cut filter in to minimize the overlap in frequency
out. response with the DS-2P and 650-P. Set the 650-P to the
opposite polarity to the MSL-4 and DS-2P.

MSL-4
CH 1 Mid-Hi
LD-1A
Line Driver
CH1
Input CH 1 Sub
650-P

Set the MSL-4 and 650-P to the same polarity.

LD-1A with Flown PSW-2 and MSL-4;

650-P on the Floor
Including subwoofers in a flown cluster provides a
smooth frequency image because the low and mid-hi Set the 650-P to the opposite polarity to the DS-2P and
frequencies are produced from speakers located close MSL-4.
together. The identical dimensions of the PSW-2 and
MSL-4 allow them to be easily flown together. 650-P and 650-R2
The CH 1 Mid-Hi output drives the MSL-4 with the Lo
Although it is preferable to employ the 650-P in a
Cut filter in. The CH 1 Sub and DS-2 outputs drive the
completely self-powered system, the 650-P can be used
650-Ps and PSW-2s with the DS-2 & Sub Crossover
with the 650-R2 externally amplified subwoofer if:
switch out, which sends a full-range signal with inde-
pendent level control to each speaker. • the B-2EX CEU is set to the maximum output
level;
• the 650-R2’s amplifier is set to 26 dB gain;
• the 650-R2’s amplifier is set to the opposite polarity
of the 650-P.

POLARITY NOTE: It is advisable to check the polarity of

adjacent 650-P and 650-R2 cabinets by following the
instructions in the Verifying Driver Polarity section on
page 10.

Set the MSL-4 and PSW-2 to the same polarity. The polarity for
the 650-P depends on the height and distance of the measure-
ment position from the subwoofers and flown cluster.

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 Driver Polarity in the Same Loudspeaker
Driver Troubleshooting Use the following test procedure to verify polarity
between drivers in the same loudspeaker:
1. Place a monitoring microphone 3 ft from the front
Troubleshooting with TPL of the loudspeaker at the midway point between
the two drivers.
The TPL LED can indicate serious driver problems, if 2. Connect a signal source to the loudspeaker and
interpreted correctly. If one 650-P in a system exhibits note the frequency response.
substantially more TPL activity than others receiving
the same audio signal, then one or both drivers in that
unit may have a short circuit. This is a potentially
dangerous condition for the electronics; shut the 650-P
down immediately.
The TPL circuit does not activate if there is no power
dissipation in the driver, regardless of the input signal
level. Therefore, if all 650-Ps in a system receiving the
same audio signal exhibit TPL activity except one, then
that unit may have an open voice coil; disconnect it and
contact Meyer Sound for repair information.

NOTE: The Remote Monitoring System (RMS) provides The polarity is correct if the frequency response is
precise information about peak power, peak voltage, ±4 dB 28 – 100 Hz. Cancellation greater than 6 dB in
and average voltage (VU) for each amplifier channel, the same range indicates polarity reversal.
enabling a more complete driver diagnostic than the TPL
LEDs. Contact Meyer Sound for more information about
RMS. Polarity Between Adjacent Loudspeakers
Use the following test procedure to verify the polarity
Driver Replacement between adjacent loudspeakers of the same type:
1. Position two loudspeakers adjacent to each other.
To determine whether a driver is functioning properly,
or replace a damaged driver, contact Meyer Sound to 2. Place a measurement microphone 3 ft from the
obtain the Low Driver Inspection and Evaluation speakers on the axis between them.
Procedure for Self-Powered Series Products (part # 3. Connect a signal source to one speaker and note the
17.010.120.01). frequency response and overall level.
4. Apply the same signal to the second speaker with
Verifying Driver Polarity the first speaker still connected.
The polarity is correct if the frequency response remains
Incorrect driver polarity impairs system performance constant with a significant increase in amplitude. Broad-
and may damage the drivers. All Meyer loudspeakers band cancellation (decreased overall level) indicates
are shipped with the drivers in correct alignment. How- polarity reversal.
ever, if the driver or circuit wiring has been removed or
disassembled in any loudspeaker in a system for any NOTE: Do not attempt to check more than two adjacent
reason, it is essential to check the polarity between speakers in one test. Detecting polarity reversal among
drivers in the same cabinet and between adjacent loud- more than two speakers is difficult and may damage
speakers. the drivers in the cabinet with reversed polarity.

NOTE: Since polarity reversal causes excessive driver

excursion at high source levels, use moderate levels for
these tests.

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 Safety Summary
English Français
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the loud- • Pour réduire le risque d’électrocution, débrancher la
speaker from the AC mains before installing audio cable. prise principale de l’haut-parleur, avant d’installer le
Reconnect the power cord only after making all signal câble d’interface allant à l’audio. Ne rebrancher le bloc
connections. d’alimentation qu’après avoir effectué toutes les connections.
• Connect the loudspeaker to a two-pole, three wire grounding • Branchez l’haut-parleur dans une prise de courant à 3
mains receptacle. The receptacle must be connected to a dérivations (deux pôles et la terre). Cette prise doit être
fuse or circuit breaker. Connection to any other type of munie d’une protection adéquate (fusible ou coupe-circuit).
receptacle poses a shock hazard and may violate local Le branchement dans tout autre genre de prise pourrait
electrical codes. entraîner un risque d’électrocution et peut constituer une
• Do not install the loudspeaker in wet or humid locations infraction à la réglementation locale concernant les
without using weather protection equipment from Meyer installations électriques.
Sound. • Ne pas installer l’haut-parleur dans un endroit où il y a de
• Do not allow water or any foreign object to get inside the l’eau ou une humidité excessive.
loudspeaker. Do not put objects containing liquid on, or • Ne pas laisser de l’eau ou tout objet pénétrer dans l’haut-
near, the unit. parleur. Ne pas placer de r´cipients contenant un liquide
• To reduce the risk of overheating the loudspeaker, avoid sur cet appareil, ni à proximité de celui-ci.
exposing it to direct sunlight. Do not install the unit near • Pour éviter une surchauffe de l’haut-parleur, conserver-
heat emitting appliances, such as a room heater or stove. la à l’abri du soleil. Ne pas installer à proximité d’appareils
• This loudspeaker contains potentially hazardous voltages. dégageant de la chaleur tels que radiateurs ou appareils
Do not attempt to disassemble the unit. The unit contains de chauffage.
no user serviceable parts. Repairs should be performed • Ce haut-parleur contient des circuits haute tension
only by factory trained service personnel. présentant un danger. Ne jamais essayer de le démonter.
Il n’y a aucun composant qui puisse être réparé par
l’utilisateur. Toutes les réparations doivent être effectuées
par du personnel qualifié et agréé par le constructeur.

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trennen, bevor ggf. ein Audio-Schnittstellensignalkabel señalización de interfaz de la segnale. Vuelva a conectar
angeschlossen wird. Das Netzkabel erst nach Herstellung el conductor flexible de alimentación solamente una vez
aller Signalverbindungen wieder einstecken. efectuadas todas las interconexiones de señalizatción.
• Der Lautsprecher an eine geerdete zweipolige Dreiphasen- • Conecte el altoparlante a un tomacorriente bipolar y
Netzsteckdose anschließen. Die Steckdose muß mit einem trifilar con neutro de puesta a tierra. El tomacorriente
geeigneten Abzweigschutz (Sicherung oder debe estar conectado a la protección de derivación
Leistungsschalter) verbunden sein. Der Anschluß der apropiada (ya sea un fusible o un disyuntor). La conexión
unterbrechungsfreien Stromversorgung an einen anderen a cualquier otro tipo de tomacorriente puede constituir
Steckdosentyp kann zu Stromschlägen führen und gegen peligro de descarga eléctrica y violar los códigos eléctricos
die örtlichen Vorschriften verstoßen. locales.
• Der Lautsprecher nicht an einem Ort aufstellen, an dem • No instale el altoparlante en lugares donde haya agua o
sie mit Wasser oder übermäßig hoher Luftfeuchtigkeit in humedad excesiva.
Berührung kommen könnte. • No deje que en el altoparlante entre agua ni ningún objeto
• Darauf achten, daß weder Wasser noch Fremdkörper in extraño. No ponga objetos con líquidos encima de la
das Innere den Lautsprecher eindringen. Keine Objekte, unidad ni cerca de ella.
die Flüssigkeit enthalten, auf oder neben die • Para reducir el riesgo de sobrecalentamiento, no exponga
unterbrechungsfreie Stromversorgung stellen. la unidad a los rayos directos del sol ni la instale cerca de
• Um ein Überhitzen dem Lautsprecher zu verhindern, das artefactos que emiten calor, como estufas o cocinas.
Gerät vor direkter Sonneneinstrahlung fernhalten und • Este altoparlante contiene niveles de voltaje peligrosos en
nicht in der Nähe von wärmeabstrahlenden potencia. No intente desarmar la unidad, pues no contiene
Haushaltsgeräten (z.B. Heizgerät oder Herd) aufstellen. piezas que puedan ser repardas por el usuario. Las
• Im Inneren diesem Lautsprecher herrschen potentiell reparaciones deben efectuarse únicamente por parte del
gefährliche Spannungen. Nicht versuchen, das Gerät zu personal de mantenimiento capacitado en la fábrica.
öffnen. Es enthält keine vom Benutzer reparierbaren
Teile. Reparaturen dürfen nur von ausgebildetem
Kundenienstpersonal durchgeführt werden.

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 Specifications
Acoustical 1
Frequency Response ±4 dB 28 – 100Hz
Phase Response ±30° 45 – 145Hz
Maximum SPL
Music as source 136 dB peak
Pink noise as source 120 dB continuous; 130 dB peak
Dynamic Range2 > 110 dB

Transducers
Sub Frequency Two 18" diameter MS-18 cone drivers

Audio Input
Type 10kOhm impedance, electronically balanced
Connector XLR (A-3) male and female
Nominal Input Level +4 dBu (1.23Vrms)

Amplifiers
Type Complementary power MOSFET output stages class AB/H
Burst Capability3 1240 Watts (620 Watts per channel)
THD, IM, TIM < .02 %

AC Power
Connector 250V NEMA L6-20P / IEC 309 Twistlock male receptacle
Automatic voltage selection4 85 – 134V / 165 – 264V; 50Hz / 60Hz
Max Continuous RMS Current (> 10s) 115V: 8A 230V: 4A 100V: 10A
Max Burst RMS Current (< 1s) 115V: 15A 230V: 8A 100V: 18A
Max Peak Current During Burst 115V: 22Apk 230V: 11Apk 100V: 25Apk
Soft-Current Turn-on Inrush current < 12A @115V

Physical
Dimensions 30" W x 45" H x 22.5" D
Weight 221 lb (100 kg); shipping: 250 lb (113 kg)
Enclosure All birch plywood
Finish Black textured
Protective Grill Perforated metal grill, fiberglass screen

650-P Maximum Peak and Continuous SPL

Frequency (Hz) 32 42 50 63 80 100 125

Peak (dB) 126 130 132 134 133 132 124

Continuous (dB) 114 120 127 126 124 122 120

Maximum on-axis SPL measured at 1 m using a sinewave signal

source, 1/3 octave intervals, half-space loading, < 10% THD.

Notes
1. Subject to half-space loading; measured 3. Nominal 8 ý resistive load, pink noise,
with one-third octave frequency resolu- 100V peak.
tion in fixed ISO bands at 1 m.
4. The unit is rated at 88–125V and 182–
2. Measured as the ratio between the peak 235V, 50/60Hz, to satisfy EC standards
SPL and the A-weighted noise floor. for –10% to 6% AC line voltage.

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Controls and Connectors

Rear User Panel shown with the optional

Remote Monitoring System (RMS) panel

European User Panel with

IEC 309 connector

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 Dimensions
All units in inches

Top

Front Side

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 Contact Information
Meyer Sound Laboratories, Inc. Meyer Sound Germany
2832 San Pablo Avenue GmbH
Berkeley, California 94702 Carl Zeiss Strasse 13
Telephone: 510 - 486 - 1166 56751 Polch, Germany
FAX: 510 - 486 - 8356 Telephone: 49.2654.9600.58
E-mail: [email protected] FAX: 49.2654.9600.59
http://www.meyersound.com E-mail: [email protected]

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