FBT 1020SA PROJECT Active Subwoofer Instruction Manual

FBT 1020SA PROJECT Active Subwoofer

Active Subwoofer

The Active Subwoofer by FBT Elettronica S.p.A. is a professional audio equipment designed to work with 100-240Vac / 50-60Hz universal mains voltage. It offers numerous, highly flexible possibilities for balanced or unbalanced connection of audio equipment. The device must be connected to the mains through a power outlet with a protective earth connection to avoid the risk of electric shock and must be set up by trained personnel.

PRODUCT Precautions

• Please read the instruction sheet carefully before use
• Do not open the cover or back of the device to avoid the risk of electric shock
• Avoid exposing the equipment to rain or moisture
• Keep the device away from water sources and splashes
• Do not install near sources of heat, such as radiators or amplifiers
• Use only high-grade cables and accessories specified by the manufacturer
• Disconnect the device during thunderstorms or if not in use for long periods of time

PRODUCT Power Supply

The Active Subwoofer has been designed and manufactured to work with 100-240Vac / 50-60Hz universal mains voltage. To avoid damaging the device, make sure to connect it to a power outlet with a protective earth connection.

Connection Cables

The system offers numerous, highly flexible possibilities for balanced or unbalanced connection of professional audio equipment. To avoid interfering noise, switch off the device or set the output controls to a minimum prior to connecting and disconnecting equipment. Be sure to use only high-grade cables.

Wiring of Cables

• XLR Male/Male Connector: 2 = hot, 3 = cold, 1 = shield
• XLR Female/Female Connector: 2 = hot, 1+3 = shield
• Stereo Jack 6.3mm Connector: tip = left, ring = right, sleeve = ground
• Mono Jack 6.3mm Connector: tip = signal, sleeve = ground
• Cinch RCA Connector: red = right, black = left, shield = ground

Product Usage Instructions

1. Make sure to read the instruction sheet carefully before use
2. Connect the device to a power outlet with a protective earth connection
3. Use only high-grade cables and accessories specified by the manufacturer to connect audio equipment
4. Switch off the device or set the output controls to minimum prior to connecting and disconnecting equipment to avoid interfering noise
5. Position the device away from water sources, splashes, and sources of heat such as radiators or amplifiers
6. Disconnect the device during thunderstorms or if not in use for long periods of time

PRECAUTIONS

Please read this instruction sheet carefully. FBT Elettronica S.p.A. will accept no liability for personal injury and/or damage to property resulting from incorrect installation or improper use of the product. The speaker unit must be set up by trained personnel. Incorrect installation could result in the risk of electric shocks.

Important information for correct disposal of the product in accordance with EC Directive 2002/96/EC. This product must not be disposed of as urban waste at the end of its working life. It must be taken to a special waste collection centre licensed by the local authorities or to a dealer providing this service. Separate disposal of electric and/or electronic equipment (WEEE) will avoid possible negative consequences for the environment and for health resulting from inappropriate disposal, and will enable the constituent materials to be recovered, with significant savings in energy and resources. As a reminder of the need to dispose of this equipment separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.

WARNING

• RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
• DO NOT OPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THE DEVICE MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE MAINS THROUGH A POWER OUTLET WITH A PROTECTIVE EARTH CONNECTION.

• This device features a power outlet; install the device so that the outlet for the power cord is easily accessible.
• For proper air ventilation please make sure to leave sufficient clearance (min. 11 inch) on all sides of the device.
• Please do not cover the ventilation slots with papers, table cloths, curtains, etc., in order not to prevent ventilation of the device.
• Please do not place any naked flame source, such as lighted candles, on the device.
• Please keep the device away from water springs and splashes and please do not place any objects containing liquids, such as vases, on the device.
• Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including power amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type 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 the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Use only attachment accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• For technical assistance, contact qualified personnel.

POWER SUPPLY

• Before connecting the apparatus to the mains make sure the supply voltage matches the one indicated on the back of the apparatus.
• The power socket also included a fuse box.
• Faulty fuses shall be replaced only with fuses having the same electrical features and value.
• Before replacing the fuse disconnect the device from the power socket.
• Different fuses, mainly if featuring higher capacity, could damage the device.

The speaker has been designed and manufactured to work with 100- 240Vac / 50-60Hz universal mains voltage.

CONNECTION CABLES

The system offers numerous, highly flexible possibilities for balanced or unbalanced connections of professional audio equipment. To avoid interfering noise, switch off the device or set the output controls to minimum prior to connecting and disconnecting equipment. Be sure to use only high-grade cables. The illustrations below show the wiring of these cables.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Type: 10″ active studio monitor subwoofer
• Frequency response: 40 – 150 Hz
• Impedance: 4 Ohm
• Max peak SPL: 110 dB
• Driver: 10″ subwoofer/pp cone / big-roll edge
• Cabinet: MDF with vinyl finish
• Inputs: Stereo XLR / TRS balanced
  • Stereo RCA unbalanced
• Outputs: Stereo XLR balanced
• Power output: 150 W RMS
• Input impedance: 10 kOhm balanced / 20 k unbalanced
• LF crossover point: 80 – 120 Hz adjustable
• HF crossover point: 80 – 150 Hz adjustable
• Volume: Main volume control
• Phase: Normal / Rev switchable
• AC power input: 115 V / 230 V~ 50/60 Hz switchable
• Features: Class AB design
  • Low cut selectable for output
  • 12 dB / oct X-over
  • Auto-standby
• Dimension ( W x H x D ): 12,99 x 14,46 x 14,37 in
• Net weight: 35,27 lb

Dimension

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Before connecting the system to the mains power supply and before connecting the signal, be sure to select the supply voltage corresponding to that of the country in which the device is used and that all the volume controls, both of the subwoofer and of the connected sources, are to a minimum.

Turn on the sound source first and then the speaker connected to it. In this way you will avoid damage to the speaker itself but above all the people who might be in front of it; you will also avoid those annoying “bumps” caused by switching on the audio equipment upstream of the speakers. It is a good rule that powered speakers and amplifiers in general are always the last devices to be turned on and the first to be turned off.

• INPUTS: XLR stereo inputs used to connect balanced line level audio sources.
  • LINE: Unbalanced RCA inputs used to connect line level unbalanced audio sources.
• OUTPUTS: Balanced XLR stereo outputs designed for connection to other subwoofers or satellites adopted by the system; only in the case of satellites that require a hi-pass filter, place the LOW CUT switch in the ON position. The relative potentiometer allows you to adjust the filter frequency from 80 to 120Hz.
• MASTER: The MASTER section includes the PWR led to signal system power on.
  • The VOLUME control that adjusts the subwoofer level.
  • The CROSSOVER function that allows you to select the frequency of the Low-pass filter with a cut from 80 to 150Hz.
  • AUTO STANDBY activates the low consumption mode in the absence of an input signal, after a period of inactivity of about 7 min and the PWR LED turns red.
  • The PHASE switch that allows you to reverse the phase of the input signal by 180 °; useful for correcting an imperfect alignment of the sub with respect to the connected satellites.

CONNECTION EXAMPLES

All information included in this operating manual has been scrupulously controlled; however, FBT is not responsible for eventual mistakes. FBT Elettronica SpA has the right to amend products and specifications without notice.

CODE: 44281 – 04032021

FBT ELETTRONICA S.p.A

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