AUDIBAX PRO Manhattan 18S Professional Active Subwoofer User Manual

MANHATTAN 18S
Professional Active Subwoofer

USER’S MANUAL

WELCOME TO AUDIBAX

Thank you very much for choosing Audibax. We hope you enjoy your new product.
It has been developed and designed paying attention to the smallest details, with quality control with European standards supervised by our great team of professional technicians, who work every day to offer our customers the best quality.
We make sure that every Audibax product is built to last long. All our references are made with long lasting materials and our specialists are dedicated to constantly doing quality controls to guarantee the best result.
Please read carefully this manual in order to use your Audibax product in the best way.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL INFORMATION

• It is important to read and follow the instructions carefully.
• Keep all information and instructions in a secure location.
• Always follow the instructions provided.
• Take note of all safety warnings and never remove them from the equipment.
• Use the equipment only as intended and for its intended purpose.
• Ensure that the stands and/or mounts used are sufficiently stable and compatible for fixed installations. Wall mounts should be properly installed and secured, and the equipment should be installed securely to prevent falls.
• When installing the equipment, be sure to observe the relevant safety regulations in your country.
• Do not install or operate the equipment near sources of heat, such as radiators, heat registers, or ovens, and ensure that it is always cooled sufficiently and cannot overheat.
• Do not place sources of ignition, such as burning candles, on the equipment.
• Keep ventilation slits unobstructed.
• For equipment designed for indoor use only should not be used near water, flammable materials, fluids, or gases. Special outdoor equipment should be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Ensure that no dripping or splashed water can enter the equipment and do not place containers filled with liquids on the equipment.
• Prevent objects from falling into the equipment.
• Use the equipment only with recommended accessories intended by the manufacturer.
• Do not attempt to open or modify the equipment.
• Check all cables after connecting the equipment to prevent accidents or damage due to tripping hazards.
• During transport, take steps to prevent the equipment from falling and causing damage or injury.
• If the equipment is not functioning properly, fluids or objects have gotten inside, or is otherwise damaged, switch it off immediately and unplug it from the power outlet (if applicable). Only authorized, qualified personnel should repair the equipment.
• Clean the equipment with a dry cloth.
• Comply with all applicable disposal laws and separate plastic and paper/cardboard during packaging disposal.
• Keep plastic bags out of the reach of children.

FOR DEVICES DESIGNED TO BE CONNECTED TO THE MAIN POWER SUPPLY:

• ATTENTION: If your equipment has a power cord with a grounding plug, it must be connected to a wall outlet with a ground connection. Never remove the grounding plug from the power cord.
• If your equipment has been exposed to extreme temperature changes, allow it to reach room temperature before turning it on. Otherwise, moisture and condensation may damage the equipment.
• Before plugging in the equipment, make sure that the voltage and frequency of the power outlet match the specifications of the equipment. If the equipment has a voltage selector, only connect it to the power outlet if the values match. If the power cord or adapter does not fit your outlet, contact an electrician.
• Do not step on the power cord. Make sure it is not pinched at the outlet, adapter, or equipment connection.
• Keep the power cord or adapter within reach and disconnect the equipment from the power supply when not in use or when cleaning it. Always unplug the cord or adapter by pulling the plug or adapter, not the cord. Never touch the cord or adapter with wet hands.
• Avoid frequently turning the equipment on and off, as this can reduce its useful life.
• IMPORTANT: Only replace fuses with those of the same type and rating. If a fuse repeatedly blows, contact an authorized service center.
• To completely disconnect the equipment from the power mains, unplug the power cord or adapter from the outlet.
• If your device has a Volex power connector, the mating Volex connector must be unlocked before it can be removed. Be careful when laying cables, as the equipment can slide or fall if the power cord is pulled.
• Unplug the power cord or adapter before an extended period of disuse or in case of lightning strike risk.
• Only install the equipment when it is disconnected from the power source.
• To prevent damage and overheating, qualified personnel should regularly clean and service the equipment depending on ambient conditions like dust, nicotine, and fog.
  If the product contains the following symbols, please, read carefully:

| CAUTION
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Risk of Electric Shock.
Disconnect all power sources before servicing

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). There are no user serviceable parts inside. Maintenance and repairs should be exclusively carried out by qualified service personnel.
The warning triangle with lightning symbol indicates dangerous uninsulated voltage inside the unit, which may cause an electrical shock.
The warning triangle with exclamation mark indicates important operating and maintenance instructions.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

CAUTION! HIGH VOLUMES IN AUDIO PRODUCTS!
This equipment is designed for professional purposes and its commercial use must comply with the applicable national rules and regulations for accident prevention.
As the manufacturer of this product, Audibax has the responsibility to inform you about the potential health risks associated with its use. One such risk is hearing damage caused by prolonged exposure to high volume.
When this product is in use, it can generate high sound-pressure levels that may cause irreversible hearing damage to performers, employees, and audience members.
To prevent this, it is important to avoid exposing yourself or others to volumes exceeding 90 dB for an extended period of time.

PACKAGE CONTENT

1 x Manhattan 18S
1 x User’s manual

SPECIFICATION

• System type: Active subwoofer
• Power rating RMS: 1800W
• Power rating MAX: 3600W
• Frequency response (-10dB): 35Hz-150Hz
• Max SPL: 131dB /142dB(Peak)
• LF driver: 18″ woofer, 4″ VC
• Amplifier type: Class-D
• Input connectors: XLR or 1/4″ jack
• Output connectors: XLR balanced
• Cooling system: Passive radiator
• Functions: DSP setup, Low pass, RS485 network
• Enclosure: 18mm plywood

SUBWOOFER/AMPLIFIER FUNCTION

1.  RS485 network data communication input: Use network data lines with RJ45 connector to connect PC (Prepare a RJ45/USB converters to convert RS485 if necessary). Relevant operations can be performed through the software download from: www.audibax.com/Manhattandsp/sofware/AudibaxNEt1.0, the ACTIVE indicator will flash when the data is connected.

2. RS 485 network data communication output: Used to connect multiple devices simultaneously.
   The LINK lights on when the network is successfully connected to the next device.

3. Multi-function audio signal input: Used to connect mixer and other audio signal sources.

4. Audio signal output: Use XLR connector balanced or unbalanced.

5. Volume control.

6. Low pass control: Adjust the low pass frequency between 90Hz and 150Hz.

7. Power indicator.

8. Limiter indicator: The red light illuminated when the audio signal reaches the maximum output power of the speaker, the input signal will be restricted. Adjust the level control and HF control appropriately if the red light illuminated continuously.

9. Signal indicator: The LED lights up when signal input.

10. Front LED selector switch.

11. Power supply inlet.

12. AC link: Connect the power cord output plug to this connector and the other plug to next device.

13. Fuse T6.3AL, 250V.

14. Power switch: Turns the system On and Off. Ensure the system volume control at minimum when switching on.

Make sure ALL of your equipment is completely OFF and turn down ALL VOLUME, LEVEL AND GAIN controls before connecting the speaker.

CONNECTIONS

1. For this unit you can connect a mixer or other audio signal sources directly to your speaker. Use an XLR or 1/4″ jack connector to connect to the signal input (3).
2. You can send audio signal to other Manhattan units or amplifiers using the XLR output connector (Fig4).

INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION OF AUDIBAXNET

• Software installation instructions at the end of the manual

  1. AudibaxNet Home Page The home screen is the first screen that appears after starting the AudibaxNet software.
     Access main menu/System information/Load and save/Quick scan/Sound test.
     Also 5 quick access functions:
     – Zoom +: to maximize the blocks on the main menu page.
     – Zoom -: To minimize blocks on the main menu page.
     – Input Level: Press this button to get a quick view of the input level on all speaker blocks.
     – Output Level: Press this button to get a quick view of the output level on all speaker blocks.
     – Temperature Level: Press this button to get a quick view of the amplifier temperature level across all speaker blocks.

  2. Quick Scan Page – Connect the speaker to the RS485/USB interface on your control PC – Check if the correct PORT has been selected for your RS485 interface.
     – Press Reset Network
     – Press the DEVICE button to scan the RS485 network.
     o Once the network scan is finished, press “stop Discovery” to stop it.
     o On the right side of the screen the connected units will appearip xx.xxx.xxxx.x plus the name of the unit and its status “OK CONNECTED”
     – Press START CONTROL to access the control menu for the discovered units. NOTE: On this quick scan page, you have the DEMO option, which will load the entire Manhattan family by default, with the prompt “offline” to familiarize yourself with the system.

  3. Home page with AudibaxNet Once the system detects your Manhattan 18S it will be able to activate the “START CONTROL” control function.
     The green light and the IP of your Manhattan 18S unit will indicate that the unit is online and ready to be controlled.
     – There are 3 main functions available:
     • Assign Group
     • Mute “MUTE”
     • (MENU)
     Assign group:
     When you have 2 or more units of the same Manhattan model, the option of assigning a Group facilitates the adjustment, crossover and equalization functions, since if we assign the same group to several speaker units it is of the same model, you will only have to adjust a single Item, the other units will copy the settings you assign to the first selected item.
     You can also modify a single item if you select it independently. NOTE: Up to 6 Synchronized Configuration Groups can be created.
     Mute “MUTE”:
     Press this button to silence the unit, if it is in “Group” mode it will silence all synchronized units.
     MENU:
     Press this button to access the speaker parameters. (See next page.)

  4. System information page Shows your connection status and software version.

  5. Load and save page – Save your project, load a project, rename a project
     The project files will be saved in the system file of your computer, in the “AudibaxNET” folder automatically created when you have installed the Pro Speaker Management System on your computer.

  6. Generador de Ruido Rosa Very useful tool to check the operation of the unit without having to connect sound sources, as well as external measurement and analysis using microphone or analysis software (example Smart Suite).

  7. Unit Control
     Unit Monitor Within the unit monitoring section, you can see the real-time status of the unit, as well as signal input level, limiter attenuation level, and system temperature.

  8. Simple HPF filter adjustment In this section you can adjust the cut-off filter of the unit, by default the filter is turned off, press the HPF ON button, and adjust the filter cut-off start (from 20hz to 100hz) and the type of Filter to use (Slope). , as well as its gain (-40dBa 20dB+).
     You can expand all these settings in the “Expert mode” section.

  9. Parametric Equalizer The unit incorporates a 6-filter parametric equalizer, each filter has a frequency adjustment from 20hz to 22khz, gain from -12dB to +6dB and a Q-band adjustment from 0.27 to 15, in factors of 0.03 and 3 types of curve BELL (bell) LOW SHELF (low cut) HIGH SHELF (treble cut).

  10.  Limiter The limiter protection system, said limiter comes with the following controls:
      LIMITER ON / OFF (activates or deactivates the function)
      THRESHOLD (threshold -40dB to +20dB)
      ATTACK (Action time) from 1ms to 100ms
      RELEASE (Relaxation time) from 1ms to 100ms
      RATIO (drive factor) from 1:1 to 100:1 (in gain factors of 0.1)

  11. DELAY In larger point source installations it is necessary to adjust the distance between speakers to avoid time lag between them, for this the unit incorporates a control thereof with adjustment by milliseconds, the adjustment threshold (THRESHOLD) varies from 0ms to 28ms, with three equivalence boxes in FT (feet) MS (meters second) M (meters).
      You can activate or deactivate the function with the DELAY ON/OFF button.

  12. Expert Page The expert mode gives you the option to control the entire DPS system of the unit, to enter this mode the access code is: 88333942
      Make sure you have the necessary knowledge to manipulate in this type of mode, since a wrong choice can damage the unit. Make the factor changes in minimum steps so as not to abruptly change the factory settings. If you hesitate when making any changes, always save with the LOAD/SAVE menu before making the change, to be able to recover the initial state in the event of any error.

  13. LPF adjustment Expert mode On this page, you can set the LPF frequency of the subwoofer, adjust the range of 90-150 Hz to choose the slope and type of LPF filter, 12-48 dB Butterworth, 12-48 dB Linkwitz-Riley or 12-48 dB Bessle.

  14. Load and save page

  • Save your project, load a project, change the name of a project
    The project files will be saved in the system file of your computer, in the “AudibaxNET” folder created automatically when you have installed AudibaxNet 1.0 on your PC.

– Installation of AudibaxNet® software
AudibaxNet® is a management software for the Audibax Manhattan series

1. Download the most current version from: www.adibax.com/Software/AudibaxNet/ 
2. Connect the NetController USB interface to your computer (any USB/RS485 controller with FTDI chip (USB to CAT-5/6) can be used) make sure the interface is compatible with your operating system.
3. We run Audibaxnet.exe
4. We accept the license terms and click next.
5. We add organization, software user and press next and then Install.
6. We accept changes to the Audibax software and press Finish to launch the program.
7. We accept the installation of Netcontroller drivers for your system. Extract and next. We accept contract and following. Ready, your FTDI drivers are installed successfully and we click finish.
8. We run AudibaxNet.exe from the desktop.
9. We connect our Netcontroller USB unit to the computer and press Quick Scan in the software tab to verify that the COM/USB port is operational.

In the event that your RS232 unit does not appear as connected or does not receive information within the Serial port panel of the software. Check the device manager panel for the presence of the drive and its status (USB serial converter and USB Serial Port (comx)).

If you do not see the units or have problems, check the available drivers for your operating system in:
https://ftdichip.com/drivers/d2xx-drivers/
If you use a virtual machine, go to this drivers section
https://ftdichip.com/drivers/vcp-drivers/

DISPOSAL

Packaging:

1. The packaging can be recycled using standard disposal methods and reintroduced into the reusable material cycle.
2. Please follow the laws and regulations regarding disposal and recycling of packaging in your country.

Device:

1. This device is subject to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive of the European Union. Used appliances should not be disposed of with household waste. Used device must be disposed of through an approved disposal company or a municipal disposal facility.
   Please comply with the applicable regulations in your country.

2. Please follow all the disposal laws and regulations in your country.

3. As a customer, you can obtain information on environmentally-friendly disposal options from the product seller or the appropriate regional authorities.

THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO MISPRINTS, ERRORS OR TECHNICAL MODIFICATIONS.
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