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ENGLISH
Important safety instructions! Please read before connection!
DANGER! (Electrical shock due to high voltages in the device)
The housing must not be removed! There are no parts to be maintained in the device.
Inside the unit there are components which are under high electrical voltage.
Before each use, check the device for damage or the absence of components, protective
devices or housing parts. If this is the case, the device must not be used!
Leave maintenance and repair work to a qualified service workshop or contact your
dealer. In the case of a malfunction of the device, operation must also be stopped
immediately until the device has been repaired by a specialist!
DANGER! (Electric shock due to short circuit)
Modifications to the power cord or plug are prohibited. If the power cord is damaged in any
way, it must be replaced immediately with an original spare part from the manufacturer.
Always make sure that the grounding of the device is maintained. Use only the supplied
power cords and always maintain the side grounded contacts. Make sure that the sockets
used have a properly functioning protective earth.
Failure to do so may result in fire or death due to electric shock!
DANGER! (For babies and children)
Dispose of or store any packaging material properly! Packaging material must be kept out
of the reach of babies and children due to the risk of suffocation.
Ensure that children never use the appliance unattended! In addition, make sure that
children do not remove (small) parts from the device, as they could suffocate by swallowing
parts!
DANGER! (Hearing damage)
Professional speaker systems are able to generate harmful sound levels. Even the influence
of seemingly harmless sound levels over a longer period of time can lead to permanent
damage to the hearing (from approx. 95 dBA SPL).
Therefore, always wear professional hearing protection (earplugs or capsule ear protectors)
during operation!
Hint! (Fire hazard due to overheating)
The maximum permissible ambient temperature of this device is 40°C.
Ensure that the unit is placed in a well-ventilated location away from direct heat sources,
naked flames, combustible materials, and liquids. A minimum distance of 1 m is required.
Do not tape or cover the ventilation slots of the unit, or insert objects into the unit.

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH Important safety instructions! Please read before connection! DANGER! (Electrical shock due to high voltages in the device) The housing must not be removed! There are no parts to be maintained in the device. Inside the unit there are components which are under high electrical voltage. Before each use, check the device for damage or the absence of components, protective devices or housing parts.
  • Page 2 ENGLISH Hint! (Operating conditions) In advance, it must be clarified with the manufacturer whether the device is also suitable for outdoor use. Always keep a minimum distance of 20 cm from walls or other structural objects. Never expose the device to direct rain, moisture or liquids, as this can lead to damage. Vibrations, dust or sunlight can also cause damage, avoid them! Hint! (Power supply) It is essential that you check that the device voltage matches your local mains voltage.
  • Page 3 ENGLISH Symbols on device and packaging: The lightning flash symbol warns the user of uninsulated voltages and the risk of electric shock. The exclamation mark symbol draws the user’s attention to important maintains and operating instructions in the manual. The lightning warns you of dangerous voltage accessible from the outside. A connection to any terminal marked with this symbol may only be made with a ready-made cable that complies with the manufacturer's recommendations or with cables installed by qualified personnel.

  • Page 4: Installation & Transport

    ENGLISH Installation & Transport: Be sure to check the unit for damage before use. Use the original packaging or a suitable transport or storage packaging to protect the product from dust, moisture, etc. when not in use. During assembly, suitable protective equipment (in particular head protection, gloves and safety shoes) must be worn and only suitable climbing aids (ladders, scaffolding, etc.) must be used.
  • Page 5 ENGLISH Hint! (Special measures) Special measures may also be required to prevent spectators from behaving dangerously. Tripods must not be set up in escape and rescue routes. When installing in traffic routes, the required width of the paths and proper blocking and marking must be ensured. When setting up and setting down a special hazard.

  • Page 6: Intended Use

    Intended use: The product Fame Audio Discovery 15AS DSP/18AS DSP is optimized for use with music and speech signals. The device may only be used for this purpose and in accordance with the operating instructions. Other purposes as well as operation under other operating conditions are expressly not intended and can lead to damage to property or personal injury! No liability is assumed for damage resulting from improper use.
  • Page 7 ENGLISH Set up: All connections of the device should be made before switching on. Only use high-quality and undamaged cables that are as short as possible for the connections. Configuration of the audio input connector: (XLR/6,35mm Combo Jack Socket)

  • Page 8: Connections And Controls

    ENGLISH Connections and controls: Designation Designation LCD Display Power Switch Mic-/Line-Input Power Outlet XLR/jack (6,35mm) – combo jack Control Dial/Button to activate and Fuse Holder select DSP Functions MIX OUT 2 XLR Outputs...
  • Page 9 ENGLISH Designation Designation Carrying handle M20 Screwed flange...
  • Page 10 ENGLISH DSP Functions: Main Volume Level: This menu appears when the subwoofer is initialized and allows you to adjust the volume level of the subwoofer. The value varies from MUTE (no volume) to +10dB. Mode: This menu is used to select one of the presets. Select these options if you are using the subwoofer before the sound system: ...

  • Page 11: Delay Effects

    ENGLISH Location: In this menu you can optimize the feedback of the subwoofers when they are used alone or in groups.  NORMAL: Select this option when you use the subwoofer individually.  CARDIOID: Select this option for a cardioid effect when using the subwoofers in group mode.
  • Page 12 ENGLISH Polarity: In this menu you can invert the polarity of the sum of the signals applied to the input.  Normal  Reverse X-Over: In this menu the upper limit of the frequency range of the subwoofer is set. The optimum setting is the minimum value of the frequency range that is correctly reproduced by the active speakers.

  • Page 13: Delay Unit

    ENGLISH Delay Unit: In this menu you can select the unit used by the DELAY menu.  Meters  Foot LED: In this menu the LED on the front panel is set.  OFF: The LED never lights up.  ON: The LED is constantly lit in blue.
  • Page 14 ENGLISH Reset: In this menu you can reset the system to factory settings. Info: In this menu you can get information about the current firmware version. Exit: Return to setting the volume level of the subwoofer.

  • Page 15: Technical Data

    ENGLISH Technical data: Model Discovery 15AS DSP Discovery 18AS DSP Type Active Subwoofer Power Output (RMS) 500 Watt Power (Peak) 1000 Watt Amplifier Class-D Max. SPL 126dB 127dB Impedanz 8 Ohm Frequency range 35-160 Hz 35-150 Hz Woofer 15“/ 3“ Voice Coil 18“/ 3“...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    ENGLISH Troubleshooting: The following overview serves as an aid for quick troubleshooting. If you are unsure, contact the manufacturer, the dealer or the corresponding specialist personnel. Never open the device on your own! Symptom Troubleshooting No function Check the network connection and the fuse Check the cable connections at the inputs and outputs No sound from loudspeaker, but...

  • Page 17: Environmental Protection

    ENGLISH Environmental protection: The company MUSIC STORE professional GmbH always strives to reduce the burden of packaging to a minimum. The use of environmentally friendly and recyclable materials is of fundamental importance to us. Please dispose of and recycle the packaging components after use properly. Disposal of packaging: Ensure that paper packaging, plastic materials, etc.
  • Page 18 ENGLISH Notes MS ID: PAH0021517-000/PAH0021518-000 12/2019...

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