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- Page 1 Dolby Speaker SB218XL Owner's Manual 3 March 2022 Issue 1 Part number: 8800302...
- Page 2 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. 1275 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94103-1410 USA Telephone 415-558-0200 Fax 415-645-4000 http://www.dolby.com Trademarks Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. The following are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories: Dialogue Intelligence Dolby Theatre ™ ® Dolby Dolby Vision ®...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction to Dolby Speaker SB218XL....................7 About this documentation........................8 SB218XL key features and benefits.......................8 Selecting the wire for the SB218XL.......................9 Installing Speaker SB218XL in a typical auditorium ................9 Additional information..........................10 Contacting Dolby ..........................10 Assembling Dolby Speaker SB218XL......................11 Assembling and installing Dolby Speaker SB218XL................12... -
Page 4: Important Safety And Regulatory Information
All information presented herein is based upon materials and practices common to North America and may not directly apply to other countries because of differing material dimensions, specifications, and/or local regulations. Installers in other Dolby Speaker SB218XL Owner's Manual Issue 1 Part number: 8800302 3 March 2022... - Page 5 Caution: Use proper lifting techniques when working with heavy objects to avoid personal injury. Always be careful when moving the SB218XL and employ at least two people when attempting any relocation of the speakers. Caution: Vibration from this type of speaker system may cause cabinets to shift.
- Page 6 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and product disposal go to http:// www.dolby.com/us/en/about/environmental-commitment.html. Russian environmental regulations and compliance This product complies with Russian EAC RoHS requirements. Dolby Speaker SB218XL Owner's Manual Issue 1 Part number: 8800302 3 March 2022...
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Page 7: Introduction To Dolby Speaker Sb218Xl
Introduction to Dolby Speaker SB218XL Introduction to Dolby Speaker SB218XL The Dolby Speaker SB218XL (also referred to as SB218XL in this manual) is designed to meet the needs of high-performance Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channels in large Dolby Atmos or premium large format (PLF) cinemas. -
Page 8: About This Documentation
The advanced input plate incorporates a unique flip-card printed circuit board that enables electrical routing for parallel wiring of the drivers powered from a single amplifier channel, or individual wiring to the amplifier channel on each driver. With the SB218XL flip card, you can select either biamplifier mode or single-amplifier mode. -
Page 9: Selecting The Wire For The Sb218Xl
It is important that you select the correct wire gauge for the SB218XL. Typically, no more than 0.5 dB (or 11%) of power should be lost in the cabling. The SB218XL input plates accept an American Wire Gauge (AWG) of 18 AWG to 6 AWG (1 mm to 16 mm ). -
Page 10: Additional Information
• System weight for stability calculations is approximately 94.1 kg (207.5 lb). • Amplifier selection is aided by additional data, as indicated in the SB218XL specifications. (See the link at the end of this section.) • The power-draw specification provides the actual power draw in watts at the rated V in the design, instead of calculated power. -
Page 11: Assembling Dolby Speaker Sb218Xl
Assembling Dolby Speaker SB218XL Assembling Dolby Speaker SB218XL This chapter provides instructions for assembling and installing Dolby Speaker SB218XL. The following sections provide instructions on how to assemble and install Speaker SB218XL. • Assembling and installing Dolby Speaker SB218XL •... -
Page 12: Assembling And Installing Dolby Speaker Sb218Xl
About this task The SB218XL is designed to not shift during use when placed directly on a flat and level concrete floor. Installation on any other surface type may cause the cabinets to shift during use. Should the SB218XL shift during use, regardless of the surface type it is installed on, it must be secured to the building structure. - Page 13 M10 bolts to 12 Nm (8.9 ft-lb, 106 in-lb). 5. Secure the SB218XL to the building structure with installer provided mounting hardware. Note: Proper selection and installation of mounting hardware is the exclusive responsibility of the installer.
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Page 14: Stacking Two Sb218Xl Speakers
M10 or 3/8- inch bolts. Procedure 1. Place the upper SB218XL on top of the lower secured cabinet, ensuring that the rubber feet of the upper unit properly seat within the recesses of the lower unit. 2. Locate the two-bolt tie-plate mounting locations on the sides of each cabinet. -
Page 15: Connecting Electrical Components
Connecting and configuring the SB218XL The SB218XL input plate is mounted on the side of the speaker for easy access to the wiring and the flip card, as shown in the following figure. Figure 6: SB218XL input plate location... - Page 16 This requires connections to both wiring position 1 and wiring position 2. (See the following two figures.) Figure 7: SB218XL parallel operating mode Figure 8: SB218XL independent operating mode Note: The input terminals are marked with indicators to show their polarity. Per IEC standards, a positive voltage on the positive marked input results in the transducers moving outward.
- Page 17 Figure 10: Low-frequency independent-wiring configuration Related information Connecting electrical components SB218XL specifications Connecting electrical components on page 15 Stacking two SB218XL speakers on page 14 Dolby Speaker SB218XL Owner's Manual Issue 1 Part number: 8800302 3 March 2022...
- Page 18 Assembling Dolby Speaker SB218XL SB218XL key features and benefits Selecting the wire for the SB218XL on page 9 Connecting electrical components Connecting electrical components on page 15 Dolby Speaker SB218XL Owner's Manual Issue 1 Part number: 8800302 3 March 2022...
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Page 19: Dolby Speaker Sb218Xl Specifications
Dolby Speaker SB218XL specifications Dolby Speaker SB218XL specifications The specifications and dimensions for Dolby Speaker SB218XL are provided here. • SB218XL specifications • Dolby Speaker SB218XL dimensions Dolby Speaker SB218XL Owner's Manual Issue 1 Part number: 8800302 3 March 2022... -
Page 20: Sb218Xl Specifications
Dolby Speaker SB218XL specifications 4.1 SB218XL specifications These are the specifications for the SB218XL. Table 1: Dolby Speaker SB218XL specifications Specification Technical data Notes Frequency range 22 Hz - 170 Hz -6 dB in half-space conditions using required processing. Usable low-frequency response 19 Hz -10 dB in half-space conditions. -
Page 21: Dolby Speaker Sb218Xl Dimensions
Dolby Speaker SB218XL dimensions 4.2 Dolby Speaker SB218XL dimensions Dolby Speaker SB218XL Owner's Manual Issue 1 Part number: 8800302 3 March 2022... -
Page 22: Dolby Speaker Sb218Xl Digital Signal Processing Requirements
Dolby Speaker SB218XL digital signal processing requirements Dolby Speaker SB218XL digital signal processing requirements The tables in this chapter show the Dolby Speaker SB218XL digital signal processing requirements for the different modes of operation. • SB218XL digital signal processing requirements... -
Page 23: Sb218Xl Digital Signal Processing Requirements
SB218XL digital signal processing requirements 5.1 SB218XL digital signal processing requirements There are a variety of SB218XL digital signal processing requirements. Table 2: SB218XL general filtration, gain, and delay requirements Highpass filter Lowpass filter Polarity Delay 23 Hz, 24 dB (4th order... -
Page 24: Setting System Limiters
(including any amplifier front-panel volume controls). It is also acceptable to copy the limiter settings to Dolby Speaker SB218XL Owner's Manual Issue 1 Part number: 8800302... - Page 25 Dolby Speaker SB218XL Owner's Manual Issue 1 Part number: 8800302 3 March 2022...
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Page 26: Documentation Revision History
Documentation revision history Documentation revision history The documentation revision history lists the date, issue number, and description of all publications of Dolby Speaker SB218XL Owner's Manual . Date Issue Description 3 March 2022 Issue 1 Initial release Dolby Speaker SB218XL Owner's Manual... - Page 27 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. 1275 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103-1410 USA. 2022 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. © All other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.
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