Contents Introduction ..........................3 Specifications..........................3 SB-218 Cabinet Details ....................... 4 Setup and use of VIA SUB......................4 4.1. AC Mains connection......................4 4.2. Audio Connection....................... 5 4.3. DSP Presets ........................6 4.4. VIA SUB Remote control software ..................7 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS ......................
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READ ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MANUAL The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and maintenance instructions. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage”...
1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the P.Audio SB218 and for your faith in us and our products. This product will provide you many years of useful service with proper use and care. Please read this manual completely and become familiar with the design and operation of this advanced active speaker system.
NOTE: If the pilot light does not illuminate within 30 seconds the unit may have a fault. If this occurs, the unit should be returned to P.Audio for evaluation. THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. DO NOT REMOVE THE AMPLIFIER MODULE! (See the section below “Replacement of Components”...
The audio input on the SB218 SUB amplifier is a balanced line level XLR type, with a paralleled THRU connection for linking to other speakers. The level control ONLY affects the amplifier being adjusted, so other amplifiers using the linked signal remain unaffected.
Dual core 2gHz or higher COM CABLE The COM cable is an accessory, available from P.Audio, which allows the user to take control of the VIA series amplifiers from any windows based PC. Upon connecting the COM cable and opening VIA software, a dialog screen will appear checking options for connecting to the device in question.
For linking between amplifiers, standard CAT5 type cabling can be used. To connect the COM cable to the VIA series amplifiers, simply connect the USB plug to the windows computer, and plug the other end into the socket on any available VIA series amplifier. Ensure to align the plug correctly and do not exert too much force onto the USB plug.
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Save – Allows saving of the current parameters to a file in a storage location such as the computer hard drive. Store – Allows storing of the current parameters to a preset location on the amplifier. Locations are provided to the user to enable this, and avoid writing over any factory presets. Once a preset is overwritten, the original preset file must be used to recover the data.
It is outside the scope of this manual to explain all the different set up options. The VIA fly bar may be placed on top of the SB218 subwoofer in either horizontal or vertical orientation. The sideways movement may be locked with pins. However, it is required to also secure the system against tipping.
6. Troubleshooting The VIA series speakers are high-quality professional sound reinforcement system designed for use in both indoor, and dry outdoor applications. Some basic precautions will insure long-term reliability. EQUALIZATION AND GAIN The VIA series has all the required equalization and gain functions included in the internal digital signal processing circuits.
manual, and on the amplifier panel itself. If the problem has not been fixed, please contact your local P.Audio distributor for service information. NOTE: IF THE FUSE IS BLOWN REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE OF FUSE. THIS FUSE TYPE IS NOTED ON THE INPUT PANEL.