Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................4 1.1 Further information........................... 5 1.2 Notational conventions........................6 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 6 Safety instructions............................. 8 Features............................... 13 Installation..............................14 4.1 Tips on handling speakers......................15 Connections and controls........................16 Technical specifications........................
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General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.
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General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it is not avoided.
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is designed for sound reinforcement. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
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Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged.
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Safety instructions CAUTION! Possible hearing damage The device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment. Over an extended period of time, even levels that seem to be uncritical can cause hearing damage. Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or hearing impairment.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible damage due to installation of a wrong fuse The use of different types of fuses can cause serious damage to the unit. Fire hazard! Only fuses of the same type may be used. active speaker...
Features Features The device is characterized by the following features: 18" woofer Class D amplifier Built-in sound processor Connection options: XLR connections for signal in and outputs (L+R, and crossover) Phase switch Switchable Low-Pass filter 90/120 Hz Pole mount (M20) Two carrying handles Casing made of medium-density fibreboard (MDF) Powder-coated front grille...
Installation Installation Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
Installation NOTICE! Possible property damage by magnetic fields Loudspeakers produce a static magnetic field. Therefore, maintain an appropriate distance to devices that can be adversely affected or damaged by an external magnetic field. 4.1 Tips on handling speakers We recommend you to set up the speakers in a way, that the sound signals can reach the audi‐ ence unobstructedly.
Connections and controls Connections and controls active speaker...
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Connections and controls 1 [Balanced Outputs] Balanced line signal outputs, designed as XLR chassis plug. 2 [Balanced Inputs] Balanced line signal inputs, designed as XLR chassis socket. 3 [Phase] If necessary, this switch shifts the phase of the subwoofer signal by 180 °. This avoids unwanted cancellation effects in combination with other speakers.
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Connections and controls 7 [Signal] LED (green): Indicates that the input signal is present. 8 [Limit] LED (red): Indicates overload. In this case, the level of the line input signal is too high. 9 [Power] LED (blue): Indicates that operating voltage is present. 10 [POWER] Mains switch.
Technical specifications Technical specifications Speaker 1 × 18" woofer Input connections Voltage supply IEC chassis plug C14 Line signal 2 × XLR chassis socket Input impedance 22 kΩ Output connections Line signal 2 × XLR chassis plug Output power RMS: 800 W Peak: 1800 W Frequency range 30 Hz …...
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Technical specifications Supply voltage 230 V 50 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 5 A, 250 V, slow-blow Dimensions (W × H × D) 610 mm × 680 mm × 745 mm Weight 39 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing...
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Technical specifications Frequency response DSP 18 Sub...
Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured. Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short circuit or ‘just’...
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Plug and connection assignment Since the interference affects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted signals, the interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal without any noise inter‐ ference. XLR plug (balanced) Ground, shielding Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Shielding on plug housing (option) DSP 18 Sub...
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Plug and connection assignment XLR plug (unbalanced) Ground, shielding Signal Bridged to pin 1 active speaker...
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
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