XLS SERIES LOUD SPEAKERS
User Manual
important symboLs and safety instruCtions
explanation of graphic symbols
The exclamation point within an
important safety instructions
1. Read and keep these instructions.
2. Heed all warnings and follow instructions
3. Do not use this apparatus near water.
4. Clean only with a dry cloth.
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the users to the presence of
important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
5. Do not block any ventilation openings.
6. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.
The lightning flash with the arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle,
is to alert the user to the presence of
insulated “dangerous voltage” within
the products enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to humans.
7. Only use attachments / accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
8. Use only with a cart, stand, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart /apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRONIC SHOCK - DO NOT
REMOVE COVER.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN!
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
DO NOT EXPOSE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE!
9. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when a apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled,
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES
RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,
NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE
AUCUN ENTRETIEN DE PIECES
INTERIEURES PAR L’USAGER
CONFIER L’ENTRETIEN AU
PERSONNEL QUALFIE. AVIS: POUR
EVITER LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE
OU D’ELECTROCUTION, N’EXPOSEZ
PAS CET ARTICLE A LA PLUIE OU A
L’HUMIDITE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN!
10. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
DO NOT EXPOSE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE!
The IEC fuse symbol pictured at the
left represents an approved user
replaceable fuse. When replacing a
fuse, make sure to replace with
only the correct type and rating.
(Only for XLS 28, XLS-12, XLS-15, and
XLS-215.
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ConneCtions
XLS-28, XLS-12, XLS-15, and XLS-215
XLS-6 and XLS-6C
1) Full range Binding Post
1) Fuse Holder
2) Midrange and Tweeter Input 5-Way Binding Posts
(Red=+, Black + -)
Wiring: One pair of speaker wire is used with one speaker and
one amplifier channel.
3) Jumper Straps
impedance:
4) Woofer Input 5 Way-Binding Posts (Red=+, Black + -)
All CV XLS home speakers are compatible with amplifier ratings
from 4 to 8 ohms. If your amplifier is rated at 4 or 6 ohms, you can
generally play the speaker as loud and as hard as you want and
the energy transfer between the amplifier and your Cerwin-Vega!
speaker will be optimal. If using an 8-ohm amplifier, you can play
loud, but monitor your amplifier’s temperature if you start playing
at extreme volume levels, as the speaker may want to suck more
power from your amp than it can provide.
normal Wiring: In this method, one pair of speaker wire is
used with one speaker and one amplifier channel. This method is
used in the majority of applications.
Connection: Attach speaker wires to either the Midrange
and Tweeter Input (2) or the Woofer Input (4) 5-way Binding
Posts making sure to leave the Jumpers Straps (3) in place.
Connect the other end of the speaker wires to your Receiver
or Amplifiers speaker output terminals (see your Receiver or
Amplifiers owners manuals for details on this connection).
Make sure to observe correct polarity (Red = +, Black = -) when
making these connections.
fuse: Replace only with the correct type and voltage fuse.
Failure to replace with the correct type and value can result in
driver failure that is not covered under your warranty.
model:
fuse type:
XLS-28
3A 250V Slow Blow
6.3 mm x 32 mm
b
i-Wiring: In this method, two pairs of speaker wire are used
with one speaker and one amplifier channel.
XLS-12
XLS-15
XLS-215
4A 250V Slow Blow
6.3 mm x 32 mm
Connection: Remove the Jumper Straps (3) and retain for possible
future use. Attach one set of speaker wires to the Midrange and
Tweeter Input (2) 5-way Binding Posts. Next connect a second set
of speaker wires to the Woofer Input (4) 5-way Binding Posts.
Connect the other ends of the speaker wires to your Receiver
or Amplifiers speaker output terminals (see your Receiver or
Amplifiers owners manual for details on this connection).
Make sure to observe correct polarity (Red = +, Black = -) when
making these connections.
4A 250V Slow Blow
6.3 mm x 32 mm
5A 250V Slow Blow
6.3 mm x 32 mm
important: The XLS-6 and XLS-6C cannot be bi-wired.
Wiring note: We recommend that you discuss Normal,
Bi-Wiring, or Bi-Amplifying options with your Authorized
Cerwin-Vega! Dealer and for recommendation on appropiate wire.
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troubLeshooting
symptoms
causes
solutions
Lower volume or receiver level control
Set bass flat; use tone controls sparingly
Amplifier is at maximum output
Bass sounds distorted
Receiver tone controls are set too high
Distortion with volume control near
minimum
Defective receiver or preamplifier, or
shorted speaker wires
Repair defective receiver, preamplifier or
replace speaker wires
Distortion on music peaks or sound
effects
Dynamic soundtrack (e.g., explosions)
Turn down volume control to lower overall
range
Buzz, hum, or crackle when connecting
wires
Connecting wires with power on causes
transient signal spikes
Connect wires only when system power
is Off
Check receiver or preamplifier manual for
help in eliminating a ground loop
Buzz or hum when system is On
Grounding problem or ground loop
Lower amplifier volume and allow
amplifier to cool down; sound should
resume automatically
No sound after listening at high levels
Amplifier’s thermal protection has been
temporarily activated
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speCifiCations
XLs-6C
XLs-6
XLs-28
XLs-12
XLs-15
XLs-215
description
Dual 6.5” 2-way
6.5” 2-way
Dual 8” 3-way
12” 3-way
15” 3-way
Dual 15” 3-way
frequency
response
64 Hz - 20 kHz
(-3 dB)
50 Hz - 20 kHz
(-3 dB)
45 Hz - 20 kHz
(-3 dB)
43 Hz - 20 kHz
(-3 dB)
38 Hz - 20 kHz
(-3 dB)
38 Hz - 20 kHz
(-3 dB)
44 Hz - 20 kHz
(-10 dB)
39 Hz - 20 kHz
(-10 dB)
38 Hz - 20 kHz
(-10 dB)
37 Hz - 20 kHz
(-10 dB)
36 Hz - 20 kHz
(-10 dB)
36 Hz - 20 kHz
(-10 dB)
power handling
(peak)
125 watts
89.3 dB
125 watts
85 dB
200 watts
89.8 dB
300 watts
90.8 dB
400 watts
92.3 dB
500 watts
95.3 dB
sensitivity in
spL @ 8 ohms
@ 1 meter full
impedance
6 ohms*
2 kHz
6 ohms*
2 kHz
6 ohms*
6 ohms*
6 ohms*
6 ohms*
Crossover
frequencies
380 Hz / 2 .4 kHz
380 Hz / 2 .4 kHz
280 Hz / 2 .4 kHz
280 Hz / 2 .4 kHz
protection
Yes (High freq. Only)
Yes
Yes (High freq. Only)
Yes
Yes Fuse (system)
No
Yes Fuse (system)
No
Yes Fuse (system)
No
Yes Fuse (system)
No
Video shielding
dimensions
(hxwxd)
8.1” x 22.9” x 10.3”
15.2” x 7.9” x 11.5”
33.7” x 11.1” x 12.2”
37.6” x 13.8” x 13”
40.6” x 17” x 18.5”
49.7” x 17” x 21.1”
205 mm x 580 mm x 260 mm
385 mm x 200 mm x 290 mm
855 mm x 280 mm x 310 mm
955 mm x 350 mm x 330 mm
1030 mm x 430 mm x 470 mm
1260 mm x 430 mm x 535 mm
net weight (lbs)
23 lb / 10.4 kg
16 lb / 7.2 kg
43 lb / 19.5 kg
56 lb / 25.4 kg
85 lb / 38.5 kg
116 lb / 52.6 kg
* 8 ohm compatible.
Cerwin-Vega! is constantly striving to maintain the highest consumer standards. As a result of these efforts, modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without
prior notice. Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or shown in this manual.
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