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active subwoofer

 

218SA

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INDEX

Introduction

Description

Control and connection panel

Connections

Important !!!

Appendix

 Specifications

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Connectors

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Connection example 1

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Connection example 2

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Connection example 3

 Block diagram

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Spare parts

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 This product has been designed and manufactured for being operated as

active speaker system in the applications tipical of a sound reinforcement
system or of a sound recording system. Operation for purposes and in
applications other than these has not been covered by the manufacturer
in the design of the product, and is therefore to be undertaken at end
user's and/or installer's sole risk and responsability.

TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE AND/OR ELECTRIC SHOCK:

 Never expose this product to rain or moisture, never use it in proximity

of water or on a wet surface. Never let any liquid, as well as any object,
enter the product. In case, immediately disconnect it from the mains
supply and refer to servicing before operating it again.

 Before connecting this product to the mains supply, always make sure

that the voltage on the mains outlet corresponds to that stated on the
product.

 This product must be connected only to a grounded mains outlet

complying to the safety regulations in force via the supplied power cable.
In case the power cable needs to be substituted, use exclusively a cable of
the same type and characteristics.

 Never place any object on the power cable. Never lay the power cable

on a walkway where one could trip over it. Never press or pinch it.

 Never install the product without providing adequate airflow to cool it.

Never obstruct the air intake openings on it.

 In case the external fuse needs replacement, substitute it only with one

of the same type and rating, as stated on the product.

 Always make sure the On/Off switch is in its 'Off' position before doing

any operation on the connections of the product.

 Before attempting to move the product after it has been installed,

remove all the connections.

 To disconnect the power cable of this product from the mains supply

never pull the cable directly instead, hold the body of the plug firmly and
pull it gently from the mains supply outlet.

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 Before placing the product on a surface of any kind, always make sure

that its shape and load rating will safely match the product's size and
weight. Never attempt to hang the product by any means not expressly
provided or approved by the manufacturer (i.e. ropes, chains, belts or
whatever medium, throgh carring handles, bolts, hooks or whatever).
In case the product is factory-fitted with specific mounting hardware,
always verify before installation that the lifting and/or hanging system
you intend to use is of a proper type and can carry the product weight
with the safety ratio required by the regulations in force.

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 To avoid shocks, kicks, or whatever action, always reserve a protected

area with no access to unqualified personnel as installation site of the
product. In case the product is used near children and animals closest
supervision is necessary.

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 This product can generate very high acoustic pressures which are

dangerous for the hearing system. Always avoid operation at loud levels
if anyone is excessively near to the product (at least 1 m of distance).
Never expose children to high sound sources.

The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended
to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated 'dangerous voltage' within the
product's enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to humans.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the product.

WARNING

In order to protect your own and others' safety and to avoid
invalidation of the warranty of this product, please read this

section carefully before operating this product.

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ENGLISH

CAUTION!

This product does not contain user serviceable parts.

To prevent fire and/or electrical shock, never remove its cover.

For maintenance and servicing always refer to the official

Montarbo Distributor in your State or to qualified personnel

specifically authorised by the Distributor.

IMPORTANT !

   SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ENGLISH

Summary of Contents for 218 SA

Page 1: ...218SA active subwoofer...

Page 2: ...lcun liquido n alcun oggetto solido In caso ci avvenga scollega re immediatamente l apparecchio dalla rete elettrica e rivolgersi ad un servizio di assistenza qualificato prima di adoperarlo nuovament...

Page 3: ...ce poliuretanica B 2 woofer da 18 ad alta efficienza trattati per poter operare anche con un alto grado di umidit C Griglia di protezione F E D Tubi di accordo E Maniglie per il trasporto F Pannello c...

Page 4: ...commutarlo servirsi di una punta penna o matita 2 2 prese XLR sbilanciate maschio per l uscita stereo 3 2 prese XLR bilanciate femmina per l ingresso stereo 4 2 prese XLR bilanciate maschio uscite pe...

Page 5: ...gura 1 pagina 17 Un 218SA due casse amplificate W20A Questa la situazione di utilizzo pi spartana pur avendo altissima qualit L uscita stereo del crossover incorporato nel 218SA semplifica al massimo...

Page 6: ...o alcool Abbiate cura dei cavi di collegamento avvolgeteli evitando nodi e torsioni Non forzate i connettori ed i comandi Prima di effettuare i collegamenti con il mixer con i satelliti o con altri si...

Page 7: ...tranno essere serrate nei morsetti con una chiave a brugola 1 16 oppure saldate facendo per sempre attenzione ai simboli L Line corrispondente al filo di colore marrone N Neutro corrispondente al filo...

Page 8: ...t Always make sure the On Off switch is in its Off position before doing any operation on the connections of the product Before attempting to move the product after it has been installed remove all th...

Page 9: ...nyl glued polyurethane painted B 2 x 18 doped paper high efficiency woofers C Protection grid D Tuning ports F E E Transport handles F Control and connection panel G Wheels for the transport Construct...

Page 10: ...eration this button is recessed use a tip pen or pencil to switch it 2 2 unbalanced XLR male sockets for the stereo output 3 2 balanced XLR female sockets for the stereo input 4 2 balanced XLR male so...

Page 11: ...L R inputs of one 218SA L R X OVER outputs of one 218SA inputs of two W20A active systems See fig 2 page 18 Two 218SA two active speaker enclosure W20A This is the most typical configuration each subw...

Page 12: ...connecting cables Make sure that they are not damaged knotted or twisted Do not force the connectors and the controls Always make sure that the mixer the 218SA and any other powered enclosure are swit...

Page 13: ...an be clamped in the terminals using an Allen wrench or soldered by always paying attention to the symbols shown on the connector L Live corresponding to the brown wire N Neutral corresponding to the...

Page 14: ...________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ ______________________________________...

Page 15: ...Fuse Europe and Asia Fuse USA and Canada Connections X over stereo input Link output parallel X over stereo output Construction Dimensions w x h x d Weight bass reflex custom designed 2 x 18 high eff...

Page 16: ...U S E Connectors 16 1 2 3 BALANCED CONNECTOR 1 GND Ground 2 Hot 3 Cold standard IEC 268 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 3 1 2 GND BALANCED XLR MALE CONNECTORS 3 UNBALANCED XLR FEMALE CONNECTORS 3...

Page 17: ...ECTIONS A0 A9 STEREO FLANGER b0 b9 STEREO CHORUS DETUNE C0 C9 DUAL PITCH CHANGE d0 d9 PITCH CHANGE REVERB EFFECTS INDEX LF LINE GAIN C B A MONO EQ EQ EQ EQ C B A C B A C B A MF HF MIC L LINE R MONO MI...

Page 18: ...1600W LINK OUT IN LINK OUT IN I 0 W 10K 0 775V RMS LIFT FUSE F 6 3 A 220V 50 60Hz GND 2 WAY PROCESSOR CONTROLLED ACTIVE SPEAKER SYSTEM Montarbo 20 A MOD SERIAL N 600 250W RMS XLR 1 GND 2 3 TO PREVENT...

Page 19: ...C MIC E2 E1 PAN ON PEAK D C B A PFL 3 4 1 2 L R E2 E1 PAN ON PEAK D C B A PFL 3 4 1 2 L R E2 E1 PAN ON PEAK D C B A PFL 3 4 1 2 L R PHANTOM 48V D C RT T INSERT LINE OUT INSERT LINE OUT LF HF MIC PAD L...

Page 20: ...active subwoofer 218SA 20 Block diagram APPENDIX...

Page 21: ...ier chassis B Power transformer PCB 218F power amp Power amplifier heat sink Control and connection panel Metal grid Wheels for transport A300156 D52218A B005010 D00218A D52118T D52218B B005010 D00218...

Page 22: ...raient se pr senter lors de l installation et de l usage de l appareil Nous sommes votre disposi tion pour d ventuels conseils et informations suppl mentaires Elettronica Montarbo srl ne peut tre cons...

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