thomann The box pro Achat 115 SUB User Manual

Achat 115 SUB

passive subwoofer

user manual

Musikhaus Thomann e.K.
Treppendorf 30
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
email: [e-mail]
Internet: www.thomann.de

14.02.2012

Table of contents

1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 4

2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 6

3 Features.......................................................................................................................................................... 8

4 Installation.................................................................................................................................................... 9

4.1 Tips on handling speakers............................................................................................................ 11

4.2 Connections....................................................................................................................................... 12

5 Technical specifications ...................................................................................................................... 15

6 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 16

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General notes

This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and
follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure
that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure
that they also receive this manual.

Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. We therefore reserve the
right to make changes without notice.

This section gives an overview of the symbols and signal words used in this user manual.Symbols and signal words

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Signal word Meaning
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word

indicates an immediate dangerous situation
that will result in death or serious injury if it is
not avoided.

CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word

indicates a possible dangerous situation that
can result in minor injury if it is not avoided.

NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word

indicates a possible dangerous situation that
can result in material and environmental
damage if it is not avoided.

Warning signs Type of danger

Warning – danger zone.

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Safety instructions

This device is intended to be used in a sound reinforcement system. Use the device only as
described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is consid‐
ered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be
assumed for damages resulting from improper use.

This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual
abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this
device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.

DANGER!
Danger for children

Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not
within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!

Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from
the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke!

Never let children unattended use electrical devices.

Intended use

Safety

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CAUTION!
Possible hearing damage

The device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent
hearing impairment. Over an extended period of time, even levels that seem to
be uncritical can cause hearing damage.

Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or
hearing impairment. If this is not possible, keep a greater distance or use suffi‐
cient ear protectors.

NOTICE!
Operating conditions

This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never
expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and
strong vibrations.

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Features

Special features of this passive subwoofer:

n Connections: 3 lockable NL4 sockets (1+/1–)
n 2 × pole mount flanges, (M20), on topside
n Black textured coating

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4

Installation

Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the
equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture during
transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable
for transport or storage, respectively.

Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible high­quality cables for all connections.

CAUTION!
Risk of injury due to heavy weight

Due to the heavy weight of the device, at least two persons are required for trans‐
port and installation.

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NOTICE!
Possible property damage by magnetic fields

Loudspeakers produce a static magnetic field. Therefore, maintain an appropriate
distance to devices that can be adversely affected or damaged by an external
magnetic field.

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4.1

Tips on handling speakers

We recommend you to set up the speakers in a way, that the sound signals can reach the audi‐
ence unobstructedly. It will often be helpful to mount the speakers on tripods. Thus, the sound
will be evenly spread with maximum range throughout the audience area.

Always use high grade cable to connect your equipment. Otherwise you won't reach max‐
imum sound quality.

For optimum results both impedance and power handling of the speakers must match the
requirements of the amplifier. Always follow the technical specifications of the speakers! The
overall impedance of the connected loudspeakers must not deceed the minimum output
impedance of the amp. The amps RMS output power should be 50 % above the power han‐
dling capacity of the connected speakers.

If you notice distortion during operation, either the amp or the speaker is overloaded. This may
permanently damage the amp or the speaker. Always reduce the volume when you hear dis‐
tortion.

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4.2

Connections

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1 FULL RANGE INPUT

Lockable NL4 connector for signal input (1+/1–).

2 X-OVER INPUT

Lockable NL4 input connector (1+/1–) for using the built-in low pass filter. Do not
connect another speaker box when using this input.

3 FULL RANGE THRU

Lockable NL4 connector (1+/1–) for signal output to another speaker, wired in par‐
allel to the input.

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The drawing alongside shows the pin assignment of the lockable NL4 mounting connectors.NL4 mounting connectors for

speaker connections

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Technical specifications

Speakers 1 × 15" woofer
Power handling 500 W (RMS), 2000 W (peak)
Impedance 8 Ω
Maximum SPL 129 dB
Frequency response 45 Hz … 200 Hz (–3 dB)
Dimensions (W × H × D) 550 mm × 435 mm × 680 mm
Weight 30 kg

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Protecting the environment

For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been
chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling.

Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of.
Do not just dispose these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that

they are fed to a recovery. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.

This device is subject to the European directive 2002/96/EC.
Do not dispose the device with your normal household waste.
Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste

facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your
country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.

Disposal of the packaging mate‐
rial

Disposal of your old device

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Notes

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Notes

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Musikhaus Thomann e.K. · Treppendorf 30 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de