Owner’
s Manual
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Owner’s Manual
Thump18S Subwoofer: Rear Panel Features
1. Power Connection
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2. Power Switch
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ANDOTHERNOISESGENERATEDBYANYUPSTREAMEQUIPMENT
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3. Power LED
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4. XLR Inputs
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Balanced XLR Input Connector
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Balanced XLR Input Connector
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