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Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Symbols and signal words....................... 5 Safety instructions............................. 7 Features and scope of delivery......................9 Installation and starting up........................ 10 4.1 Tips on handling speakers......................14 4.2 Setup options............................ 15 4.3 Hanging the speaker box ......................20 Connection options..........................
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Our products and documentation are subject to a process of continuous development. They are therefore subject to change. Please refer to the latest version of the documentation, which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. 1.1 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this document.
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General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
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Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is designed as a PA system. The device is designed for professional use only and is not suitable for use in households. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
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Safety instructions WARNING! Possible hearing damage due to operating the device at a high volume! The device can produce volume levels that, when operated at a high volume, may cause temporary or permanent hearing impair‐ ment. Over an extended period of time, even levels that seem to be uncritical can cause hearing damage. Avoid operating the device at excessively high volumes over an extended period of time.
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Features and scope of delivery Features and scope of delivery Special features of this passive 2-way speaker: 2 × 8-inch mid-range speaker (ferrite) with 50-mm voice coil 1 × 1.4-inch tweeter (RuFeB) with 36-mm voice coil Horn tweeter, beam angle 45° × 80° Horn left 208 HL (item no.
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Installation and starting up Installation and starting up Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
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Installation and starting up WARNING! Risk of injury due to improper installation! Improper mounting can lead to serious injuries and significant damage to prop‐ erty. When installing and operating, make sure to follow the standards and regulations that apply in your country. In Germany, this is DGUV regulation 17 “Staging and Production Facilities for the Entertainment Industry”.
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Installation and starting up CAUTION! Risk of injury due to heavy weight! The device is heavy. Lifting and dropping it during transport and installation can cause injuries. Make sure at least two people work together when transporting and installing the device.
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Installation and starting up NOTICE! Possible staining due to plasticiser in rubber feet! The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may react with the coating of the floor and cause permanent dark stains after some time. If necessary, use a suitable mat or felt slide to prevent direct contact between the product’s rubber feet and the floor.
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Installation and starting up 4.1 Tips on handling speakers We recommend you to set up the speakers in a way, that the sound signals can reach the audi‐ ence unobstructedly. It will often be helpful to mount the speakers on tripods. Thus, the sound will be evenly spread with maximum range throughout the audience area.
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Installation and starting up 4.2 Setup options The Achat 208 HL (left-hand version) and the Achat 208 HR (right-hand version) are always operated in pairs. The side where the horn is located is marked with a grooved line and with “AIM”.
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Installation and starting up Single setup, edge of stage ö ö 1 Grooved line marks the side where the horn is located 2 Adapter plate Achat 208 HL, 208 HR Passive Speaker...
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Installation and starting up Single setup, edge and centre of If you separate the two central speakers by approx. 10 cm, the acoustic diffusion will be more stage even (about 100° horizontally). If the housing walls of the two central speakers are in direct contact, this achieves maximum coupling with a high concentration of the medium frequencies.
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Installation and starting up Double block, edge of stage ö ö 1 Link bar, for connecting 2 Achat 208 2 Adapter plate Achat 208 HL, 208 HR Passive Speaker...
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Installation and starting up Quad block, edge of stage This setup achieves the greatest range. ö ö 1 Link bar, for connecting 2 Achat 208 2 Adapter plate Achat 208 HL, 208 HR Passive Speaker...
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Installation and starting up Mounting the connection rail The link bar is available in pairs. (link bar) Stack the speakers and align the speakers. Slide the link bar into the left or right groove of the speakers (1). Make sure the link bar buckle is correctly aligned.
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Connection options Connection options achat 208 ... ö 1 Speaker Twist with parallel wiring 1+,1– connected and assigned 2+, 2– connected and not assigned Achat 208 HL, 208 HR Passive Speaker...
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Technical specifications Technical specifications System Passive 2-way speaker Configuration Mid-range speaker 2 × 8-inch speaker (ferrite) with 50-mm voice coil Tweeter 1 × 1.4-inch tweeter (RuFeB) with 36-mm voice coil Input connections 2 × Speaker Twist Output connections 2 × Speaker Twist Frequency range 150 Hz …...
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Technical specifications Max. short-term sound pres‐ Single setup 142 dB SPL sure level Double block 145 dB SPL Quad block 148 dB SPL Beam angle (H × V) 45° × 80° Dimensions (W × H × D) 435 mm × 659 mm × 507 mm Weight 36 kg Ambient conditions...
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Technical specifications Further information Housing Wood Colour Black Truss-capable Truss rail Monitor inclination Ways 2-way Stand flange 36 mm Wall mount Protective cover Optional (item no. 321393) Adapter plate (Agate Stack Board 208) Optional (item no. 291479) Connecting rails (Achat link bars) Optional (item no.
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Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured. Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short circuit or ‘just’...
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Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packing material Environmentally friendly materials have been chosen for the packaging. These materials can be sent for normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of in the proper manner. Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
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When disposing of the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. You can also return your old device to Thomann GmbH at no charge. Check the current conditions on www.thomann.de.
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