General notes General notes This user manual contains important information on safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to other users, be sure that they also receive this manual.
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This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – danger zone. Achat 108 Sub A...
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used in a sound reinforcement system. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is consid‐ ered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
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Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐ tective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a regis‐ tered electrician. Achat 108 Sub A...
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Safety instructions CAUTION! Possible hearing damage The device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment. Over an extended period of time, even levels that seem to be uncritical can cause hearing damage. Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or hearing impairment.
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Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user. Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire. Achat 108 Sub A...
Features Features Special features of the device: Inputs: XLR/1/4" combi sockets, RCA sockets Outputs: 2 lockable NL4 mounting connectors for passive speaker boxes (top) 8" woofer Volume and bass control Black textured coating active subwoofer...
NOTICE! Possible property damage by magnetic fields Loudspeakers produce a static magnetic field. Therefore, maintain an appropriate distance to devices that can be adversely affected or damaged by an external magnetic field. Achat 108 Sub A...
Installation and starting up 4.1 Pin assignment NL4 mounting connectors as The drawing alongside shows the pin assignment of the lockable NL-4 mounting connectors. speaker connectors 1/4" jack socket as signal inputs Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of 1/4" TS jacks to be used with the unit. Signal Ground, shielding active subwoofer...
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XLR plugs to be used with the unit. Ground, shielding Positive signal (+) Negative signal (–) RCA connectors as signal inputs Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of RCA plugs to be used with the unit. Signal Ground, shielding Achat 108 Sub A...
Installation and starting up 4.2 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.
Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Achat 108 Sub A...
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Connections and operating elements 1 POWER This pilot lamp indicates that the device is switched on and operational. 2 SIG This pilot lamp indicates an incoming input signal. 3 CLIP Indicates overloading (Clipping). In this case the level of the input signal is too high. 4 BASS Use this control to increase or attenuate the low frequencies.
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XLR/1/4" combi sockets as signal inputs. 9 OUTPUT NL4 sockets as connections for a pair of passive speakers. 10 IEC chassis connector with fuse holder for operating voltage supply. 11 POWER Mains switch to power the unit on and off. Achat 108 Sub A...
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
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