Adj PXW 18P User Manual [ru]
PXW 18P
18” Powered Subwoofer
AMERICAN AUDIO
6122 S. Eastern Ave.
Los Angeles, Ca. 90040
www.americanaudio.us
11/07
User Guide
and Reference Manual
PXW 18P Contents
CUSTOMER SUPPORT..........................................................................................................................2
UNPACKING.............................................................................................................................2
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................................................3
FEATURES...........................................................................................................................................4
PRODUCT REGISTRATION....................................................................................................................5
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES...................................................................................................................5
CONTROLS AND FEATURES................................................................................................................6
SUBWOOFER SET UP...........................................................................................................................8
WARRANTY.......................................................................................................................................9
SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................10
PXW 18P Introduction
Introduction: Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® PXW 18P. This pow-
ered subwoofer is a representation of American Audio’s continuing commitment to produce the best
and highest quality audio products possible at an affordable price. The subwoofer have been designed
to be used as both a portable and a permanently installed unit. Please read and understand this manual
completely before attempting to operate your new subwoofer. This booklet contains important information concerning the proper and safe operation of your new subwoofer.
Customer Support: American Audio® provides a toll free customer support line, to provide set up help
and answer any question should you encounter problems during your initial set up or operation. You
may also visit us on the web at www.americandj.com for any comments or suggestions. Service Hours
are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacic Standard Time.
Voice: (800) 322-6337
Fax: (323) 582-2941
E-mail: support@americandj.com
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the subowoofer. Do not attempt any repairs, without
being instructed to do so by an authorized American Audio technician. Doing so will void your manufactures warranty. In the unlikely event your speaker may require service, please contact American Audio®.
PXW 18P Unpacking
Every PXW 18P has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition.
Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged carefully inspect your units for any damage and be sure all accessories
necessary to operate the system have arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are
missing, please contact our toll free customer support number for further instructions. Please do not
return the speaker to your dealer without rst contacting customer support.
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PXW 18P Handling Precautions
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning 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 persons.
CA UT IO N: T O RE DUC E TH E RI S K OF ELE CT RIC
SHOCK, D O NOT REMOVE THE CO VER (OR BACK).
T H E R E A RE NO US E R S E RV I CE A BL E PA RT S
INS ID E R EF ER SERVI CE TO YO UR AUTHO RI ZED
AMERICAN A UDIO® SERVICE TE CHNICIAN.
The exclam ation point within an equilate ral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operatin g and maintenance (servicing) instru ctions in
the litera ture accompanying the applia nce.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the product is
operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and
in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
CLEANING — The product should be cleaned only with
a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with
furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile
liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.
ATTACH MENTS — Do not use attachme nts not
recommended by the product manufacturer as they
may cause hazards.
WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product
near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement;
or near a swimming pool; and the like.
ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only
wit h a car t, s tan d, t rip od, bra cke t, o r ta ble
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with
the product. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should
use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
CART — A product and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.
VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation an d to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating, and t hese openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug,
or other similar surface. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or
rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
POWER SOURCES — This product should be operated
only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult your product
dealer or local power company.
LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a
stable location.
NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the appliance
should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION
• If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than
the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This
is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug.
• If thi s product i s equipped with a t hree-wire
grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding)
pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the
plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the grounding type plug.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the product.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside
antenna or cable system is connected to the product,
be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so
as to provide some protection against voltage surges
and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information
with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, lo cation of antenna-discharge unit,
co nn ecti on t o gr ou ndin g el ec trode s, a nd
requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure
A.
LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product
during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product
due to lightning and power-line surges.
POWER LINES — An outside antenna system should
not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines
or other electric light or power circuits, or where it
can fall into such power lines or circuits. When
installing an outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such power
lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
OVERLO ADING — Do no t over load w all ou tlets,
extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
Fig. A
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Never push objects of
any kind into this product through openings as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this product
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug this product
from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
the product.
• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the product does not operate normally by following
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to its
normal operation.
• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any
way.
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance — this indicates a need for service.
REPLACEMENT PARTS -- W hen replacement parts
are required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or
have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.
SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the product
is in proper operating condition.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product should
not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
HEAT — The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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PXW 18P Safety Precautions
• The PXW 18P can easily reproduce sound pressure levels (SPL) sufcient enough to cause
sever and permanent hearing damage. A great degree of care should be taken to protect your
ears to prolong exposure to SPL in excess of 85dB.
• For adult use only - Keep out of the reach of children.
• Be sure all power is turned off before making subwoofer connections
• Do not remove the protective grills under any conditions
• Always use a power cord that meets the manufactures exact power specications
• Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, do not expose this unit rain or moisture
• Always mount the speakers in a safe and stable matter.
• Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the mixer.
• Heat -The subwoofer should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat regis-
ters, stoves, or other mixers (including amplifiers) that produce heat
• Be sure to save the packing carton in the event the unit needs to be returned for service
• Read all documentation before attempting to operate your new system. Please save all your
docu mentation for future reference
• Do not spill water or other liquids in to or on to your subwoofer.
• Be sure that the local power outlet matches that of the required voltage for your subwoofer.
• Do not attempt to operate this subwoofer if the power cord has been frayed or broken. Please
route your power cord out of the way of foot trafc
• Always have the gain controls set to their lowest level during initial power-up to prevent sub-
woofer and speaker damage
• Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the subowoofer beyond that described in this
manual. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. The subwoofer
should only be serviced by qualified personal when;
A. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the subwoofer.
B. The subwoofer has been exposed to rain or water
C. The subwoofer does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a change in performance
D. The terminal/cross-over plate has been damaged
PXW 18P Main Features
PXW 18P:
• Powered Subwoofer
• Limit Indicator
• In and Out Balanced XLR Jacks for Parallel Connections
• Built-in Carrying Handles
• Attached Wheels on the Subwoofer
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