behringer DR18SUB Active 2400-Watt 18-Inch PA Subwoofer with Built-In Stereo Crossover User Guide

June 5, 2024
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behringer DR18SUB Active 2400-Watt 18-Inch PA Subwoofer with Built-In

Stereo Crossover

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Important Safety Instructions

WARNINGS

  • Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼” TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel.

  • This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure – voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.

  • This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.

  • Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

  • To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

  • These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel.

    1.  Read these instructions.

    2.  Keep these instructions.

    3.  Heed all warnings.

    4.  Follow all instructions.

    5.  Do not use this apparatus near water.

    6.  Clean only with dry cloth.

    7.  Do not block any 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 apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

    9.  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 replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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

    11.  Use only attachments/accessories specified by
      the manufacturer.

    12.  Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid

    13.  Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

    14.  Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed
      to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

    15.  The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

    16.  Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

    17.  Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and your national law. This product should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the efficient use of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, or your household waste collection service.

    18.  Do not install in a confined space, such as a book case or similar unit.

    19.  Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

    20.  Please keep the environmental aspects of battery disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed-of at a battery collection point.

    21.  This apparatus may be used in tropical and moderate climates up to 45°C.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

Music Tribe accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph, or statement contained herein. Technical specifications, appearances and other information are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Midas, Klark Teknik, Lab Gruppen, Lake, Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic, TC Helicon, Behringer, Bugera, Oberheim, Auratone, Aston Microphones and Coolaudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. © Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. 2021 All rights reserved.

LIMITED WARRANTY
For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding Music Tribe’s Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at musictribe.com/warranty.

DR18SUB Controls

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Controls

  1.  BALANCED OUTPUTS – Use these outputs to send out balanced audio signals via cables with XLR connectors.
  2.  BALANCED INPUTS – Use these inputs to route in audio signals via cables with XLR connectors.
  3.  SUBWOOFER LEVEL – This knob controls the final output volume.
  4. XOVER – Use this switch to toggle between crossover points at 90 Hz and 120 Hz.
  5.  OUTPUTS MODE – Use this switch when sending audio signals from the BALANCED OUTPUTS to additional speakers. In the LINK position, the output audio signal uses the full frequency range (20 Hz to 20 kHz). In the XOVER position, the output audio signal passes through a high-pass filter that removes all frequencies below 90 Hz or 120 Hz, as selected by the XOVER switch.
  6.  SIGNAL LED – This LED lights green to indicate an audio signal is present at the BALANCED INPUTS.
  7.  LIMIT LED – This LED lights red to indicate the input signal is overloading the inputs and that the internal limiter has been activated to reduce the input volume.
  8.  PHASE – Press this switch to address phase cancellation problems between the subwoofer and satellite speakers. When active this button shifts the subwoofer’s audio output by 180°.
  9.  POWER LED – This LED lights blue to indicate the subwoofer is switched on.
  10.  POWER – Press this switch to turn the subwoofer on and off.
  11.  AC INPUT – Plug the included IEC power cable  into this jack.

Specifications

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Getting started

  1. Place your speaker(s) in desired locations.
  2. Make all necessary connections. DO NOT turn on the power yet.
  3. Set the SUBWOOFER LEVEL control to the full counterclockwise position.
  4. Turn on your audio sources connected to the subwoofer.
  5. Turn on your speaker(s) by pressing the POWER switch. The POWER LED will light up.
  6. While playing audio from your source, adjust the SUBWOOFER LEVEL knob clockwise to your desired level. If the LIMIT LED lights continuously, turn the SUBWOOFER LEVEL back down until the LIMIT LED only lights occasionally.
  7. Press the OUTPUTS MODE switch to choose between LINK or XOVER modes.
  8. When in XOVER mode, press the XOVER button to select between 90 Hz or 120 Hz crossover points to find the best balance between the subwoofer and the satellite speakers.
  9. Press the PHASE switch if you notice phase cancellation problems between the subwoofer and the connected speakers.

Important information

  1. Register online. Please register your new Music Tribe equipment right after you purchase it by visiting musictribe.com. Registering your purchase using our simple online form helps us to process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently. Also, read the terms and conditions of our warranty, if applicable.
  2. Malfunction. Should your Music Tribe Authorized Reseller not be located in your vicinity, you may contact the Music Tribe Authorized Fulfiller for your country listed under “Support” at musictribe.com. Should your country not be listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with by our “Online Support” which may also be found under “Support” at musictribe.com. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at musictribe.com BEFORE returning the product.
  3. Power Connections. Before plugging the unit into a power socket, please make sure you are using the correct mains voltage for your particular model. Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same type and rating without exception.

FCC Statment

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  •  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  •  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  •  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  •  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

References

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