ETI Sound Systems, INC ACT-18X manual

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    2 INSIDE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL Important Safety Instructions / Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Set-up Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Subwoofer Control Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Connection Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    3 SETTING UP YOUR ACT -18X SUBWOOFER HEARING DAMAGE AND PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE SPLs B-52 Pro-Audio speakers can produce sound levels high enough to cause permanent hearing damage to performers, pr oduction crews or people in the audience. Hearing protection devices are recommended for use where long-term exposure to high SPLs are not avoid[...]

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    ACT -18X SUBWOOFER FEA TURES AND USAGE 1) LEVEL CONTROL: Sets the volume of the subwoofer without influencing the volume of the satellites the satellites, or the full range outputs on the panel mounted XLR connectors. 2) PHASE SWITCH: Allows the user to reverse the direction of excursion at low frequencies. This is to help in getting the subwoofer [...]

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    5 12 Amp 120 V AC 60 Hz Fuse Power Ext e rnal S pe ak e r On H igh-Pa ss Fu ll-Rang e In pu t O u t pu t s Prot e ction Pow e r CAUTION CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN DO NOT OPEN Off To AC T- 1 8XS Pin s : 1 + or 2 + = (+) 1 - or 2 - = (-) Digital Amplifier D es ign e d by ETI So u n d S y s t ems / B - 5 2 Pro Au[...]

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    6 CONNECTING YOUR ACT -18X 12 Amp 120 V AC 6 0 Hz Fus e Power Ext e rnal S pe ak e r On H igh-Pa ss Fu ll-Rang e In pu t O u t pu t s Pro t e ctio n Pow e r CAUTION RIS K OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Off To AC T- 1 8XS Pin s : 1 + or 2 += (+) 1 -or 2 - = (-) Digit al Amplifier D es ign e dby ETI So u n d S y s t ems / B - 5 2 Pro Au d io , Hu ntin[...]

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    7 W ARRANTY INFORMA TION Thank you for choosing this B-52 Pro-Audio sound product. B-52 manufactures some of the world’ s best sounding and most reliable professional speaker systems and components. E.T .I. Sound Systems, Inc., manufacturers of B-52, takes great pride in thoroughly testing each B-52 product prior to shipment. Please refer to your[...]

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    B-52 PROFESSIONAL 3383 Gage A venue, Huntington Park, CA, 90255 Phone: 323-277-4100 Fax: 323-277-4108 National: 1-800-344-4ETI Internet: www .B-52PRO.com E-mail: info@B-52PRO.com 8[...]