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Hello Welcome to Dynaudio 18S Active DSP Subwoofer...
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This is Introduction Important safety instructions Getting to know the 18S Unpacking Disposal Carton contents Installation Positioning Mains and signal connections Subwoofer connections Control and configuration Subwoofer controls In use...
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Introduction Dear music lover Welcome to Dynaudio 18S active DSP subwoofer. The 18S is a very high performance product that rewards thoughtful setup and installation so we suggest that you take a little time to read this manual before you begin.
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Important safety instructions Important 1. Read these instructions. plug. A polarized plug has two 12. Use only with the cart, stand, have fallen into the apparatus, the WARNING 2. Keep these instructions. blades with one wider than the tripod, bracket, or table specified apparatus has been exposed to Risk of electric shock.
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Getting to know the 18S Getting to know the 18S The Dynaudio 18S is a DSP controlled The 18S incorporates low-pass filter active subwoofer intended to augment the presets configured to match a range of bass performance of full range monitors...
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Do not remove the upper element of subwoofer. the subwoofer and all accessories for so that it may be reused if it was not The 18S is heavy and is best the internal packaging. 5. Carefully rotate the subwoofer on to transport damage. Transport damage damaged during initial transport.
Disposal Carton contents Disposal of used electrical and electronic is disposed of correctly, you will help • 1 x Dynaudio 18S active equipment (applicable in European prevent potential negative consequences DSP subwoofer. countries with separate collection for the environment and human health.
Left monitor Right monitor your 18S is placed between the left and for by reducing the volume level of from their relative positions with respect distance distance...
Installation Mains and signal connections Subwoofer connections The 18S is fitted on its rear face with a 2. Balanced XLR input sockets 4. Unbalanced phono input sockets 6. Trigger input. The trigger input connection and control panel carrying (left and right). If your monitoring (left and right).
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It’s time to create Here’s how to optimise your new 18S for your own studio...
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Control and configuration Control and configuration With the 18S subwoofer positioned in The 18S must be configured the listening room and connected to appropriately for the monitoring system Note signal cables and mains power it can be and main speakers with which it is to...
Dynaudio speaker models. If will switch to Standby mode when the subwoofer from the listening your 18S is to be used in a system unused. The auto standby feature position. • Input sensitivity: Adjusts the input with one of the Dynaudio models can also be switched off.
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In use In use Once installed and configured, your Support Data 18S should require little attention other Should you require help or advice there System Twin opposed driver, closed box, active DSP subwoofer than perhaps occasional volume control are a variety of support options for adjustment to suit different types of Dynaudio products.
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Designed, engineered and assembled in Denmark Dynaudio A/S 8660 Skanderborg Denmark www.dynaudio.com 18S Owner’s Manual Item no. 4556202 All text and image copyrights reserved. Subject to change without notice.
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