ON / OFF
A sound system should be switched on
sequentially. Switch on the self-powered units last
in your sound system (switch on the subwoofer
before the mid-high system). Switch on the sound
sources such as CD players or turntables, then the
mixer, then the processors, and finally the self-
powered unit. If you have several units, it is
recommended that you switch them on sequentially
one at a time.
Follow the inverse order when switching off,
turning self-powered units off before any other
element in the sound system.
Disconnect the device by removing the mains
connector from the mains socket. The mains
connector and mains socket must always be freely
accessible and never covered or blocked in any
way. The mains cable can be detached from the
device by disconnecting the standard PowerCon
NC3FCA connector. Always disconnect the device
by removing the mains connector from the mains
socket before detaching the mains cable at the
PowerCon NC3FCA connector.
Power can be daisy chained via the NC3FCB
output connector (see details on product label).
I
MPORTANT: Do not disconnect the unit while
in use.
Ensure that the device is disconnected from the
mains by observing that the ON LED is turned off.
Please note that the ON LED can stay on for
several seconds after the mains power has been
disconnected.
Low mains voltage
If mains voltage falls below the shutdown
voltage for the unit, it will stop playing. When
acceptable levels are regained, the unit will switch
back on automatically.
Therefore the current consumed by a 115V
version is double the 230V version to achieve the
same acoustic power level.
Normally it is enough just to let the unit cool
down after you have corrected the problem so that
the system functions properly again.
Overheating
This equipment does not normally overheat
during normal conditions of use. When overheating
occurs, the unit protects itself. You should then find
out why and if necessary contact an authorised
dealer for technical assistance.
Equalisation
The unit does not need extreme settings of
equalisation to produce quality sound. Avoid high
levels of gain on the equalisers. Gain values above
+3 dB on a console’s EQ are not recommended.
Overload LED indicator (VANTEC-18A)
This device has an indicator (LIMIT LED) that
lights when the signal is excessive.
The indicator should not be lit continuously. This
distorts the signal (quickly fatiguing your ears) and
may damage the speakers. Therefore, it is
recommended that you never work with this LED
on; at most it should blink only occasionally.
Overload Screen indicators (VANTEC-
12A / 15A / 215A)
In the main screen when input signal levels are too
high on the left side the meters will display “input
clip”.
If the input levels are in between the limits but the
output level gain is too much the right meter will
display “limit”.
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Manual del Usuario
/ vantec series /
User’s Manual
Pink Noise
Mains 230 Vrms
1/3 Power
1.5A
1.2A
1.5A
3.0A
1.5A
VANTEC
-15A
VANTEC-215A
VANTEC-18A
VANTEC-218A
VANTEC-12A
