Samson D1800 User Manual

1000 Watt 18" Powered Subwoofer

Important Safety Information

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRONIQUE -

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous volt­age” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock.

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

NE PAS OUVRIR

If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a
separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that
requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.

Private household in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used
electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar
new one).

For Countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for a correct method of disposal.

By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and
recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health.

Important Safety Information

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. This apparatus shall not be exposed
to dripping or splashing liquid and
no object lled with liquid, such as
a vase, should be placed on the ap­paratus.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation
openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatuses (includ­ing ampliers) that produce heat.

9. Only use attachments/accessories
specied by the manufacturer.

10. Unplug this apparatus during light­ning storms or when not in use for
long periods of time.

11. Do not override the intended pur­pose of the polarized or grounding­type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades, with one wider than
the other. A grounding-type plug
has two blades and a third ground­ing prong. The wide blade, or third
prong, is provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not t
your outlet, consult an electrician to
replace the obsolete outlet.

12. Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched, particularly at
the prongs, convenience receptacles,
the point where they exit from the
apparatus.

13. Use only with the cart
stand, tripod bracket,
or table specied by
the manufacture, or
sold with the ap-

paratus. When a cart is used, utilize
caution when moving the cart/ap­paratus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.

14. Refer all servicing to qualied service
personnel. Servicing is required if the
apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or
plug breakage, damage due to liquid
or objects falling onto the appara­tus, exposure to rain or moisture, or
if the apparatus does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

15. POWER ON/OFF SWITCH: For prod­ucts with a power switch, the power
switch DOES NOT break the connec­tion from the mains.

16. MAINS DISCONNECT: The plug
should remain readily operable.
For rack-mount or installation
where plug is not accessible, an
all-pole mains switch with a contact
separation of at least 3 mm in each
pole shall be incorporated into the
electrical installation of the rack or
building.

17. FOR UNITS EQUIPPED WITH EXTER­NALLY ACCESSIBLE FUSE RECEP­TACLE: Replace fuse with same type
and rating only.

18. MULTIPLE-INPUT VOLTAGE: This
equipment may require the use of a
dierent line cord, attachment plug,
or both, depending on the available
power source at installation. Connect
this equipment only to the power
source indicated on the equipment
rear panel. To reduce the risk of re
or electric shock, refer servicing
to qualied service personnel or
equivalent.

Table of Contents

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Auro D1800 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Controls and Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Conguring Your Speaker System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Operating the Auro D1800. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Phase and Polarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Caster Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Samson Technologies Corp.
45 Gilpin Avenue
Hauppauge, New York 11788-8816
Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)
Fax: [phone]
www.samsontech.com
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Auro D1800

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Samson Auro D1800 professional, powered subwoofer.
The Auro D1800 is a compact and powerful speaker cabinet featuring an 18" long ex­cursion driver, complemented by a 1000 Watt class-D power amplier. The subwoofer
oers both stereo full-range and high-pass outputs for running your satellite speak­ers or linking multiple D1800 cabinets together to create larger sound reinforcement
systems.

The Auro cabinet is constructed with 18 mm plywood, heavy-duty textured black
paint, oversized steel handles, and features large casters oering excellent protection
against wear and tear, for truly portable audio. The D1800 active subwoofer is ideal
for live music, DJ, and installed sound applications, or anywhere serious power and
superior sound quality are desired.

In these pages, you’ll nd a detailed itemization of the features of the Auro powered
subwoofer, as well as a description of its controls, step-by-step instructions for its setup
and use, and full specications. You’ll also nd a warranty card enclosed—please don’t
forget to ll it out and mail it in so that you can receive online technical support, and
so that we can send you updated information about this and other Samson products.
Also, be sure to check out our website (www.samsontech.com) for complete informa­tion about our full product line.

With proper care and adequate air circulation, your Auro D1800 will operate trouble­free for many years. We recommend you record your serial number in the space
provided below for future reference.

Serial number: _______________________________

Date of purchase: ____________________________

Should your unit ever require servicing, a Return Authorization (RA) number must
be obtained before shipping your unit to Samson. Without this number, the unit will
not be accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) for an RA
number prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original packing materials and, if
possible, return the unit in its original carton and packing materials. If you purchased
your Samson product outside the United States, please contact your local distributor
for warranty and service information.

Auro D1800Owner's Manual

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