Devine Onyx 10SXA User manual

Onyx 10SXA
Active Subwoofer with Passive Outputs
User Manual
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Devine Onyx SXA active subwoofer. We advise that you read this user manua
in its entirety before unpacking the contents of the box, so that you are fami iar with a of the functiona ity
that this product has to offer. P ease be sure to check that a of the components and accessories isted
under 'Box Contents' be ow are inc uded in the box. In the event that any component or accessory does not
function proper y, or if you have any issues whi e operating it, p ease remove the p ug from the power socket
and contact your retai er for assistance.
ox Contents:
– Devine Onyx 10SXA Active Subwoofer
– Power Cab e IEC C13 to Schuko
Please thoroughly inspect the device and included accessories.
Shou d you discover that either the device or one or more of the inc uded accessories has been damaged or
rendered defective whi e in transit, p ease contact your retai er direct y.
Please note that the pictures used in this user manual serve illustrative purposes only and may differ from
the actual product.
Contact:
Devine Pro Audio Products
Verrijn Stuartweg 18
4462 GE Goes
The Nether ands
Please do not send any physical products to this correspondence address.
Should you wish to send a product for repairs or for a refund, please contact your retailer for an RMA re uest
(Return Merchandise Authorisation)
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Safety Instructions
Everyone invo ved with the insta ation, operation and maintenance of this device must:
- Be qua ified.
- Be ski ed.
- Have read the instructions inc uded in this user manua .
- Be sure that neither the device nor the inc uded accessories are damaged. Shou d the device or the
inc uded accessories be damaged, p ease contact your retai er for more information.
- Ensure that the device is in good working condition and is safe to operate. P ease fo ow the advice and
instructions as they are described in this user manua .
Damage caused by misuse and/or modifications made to the device are not covered by the warranty.
This device does not contain any parts that can be repaired or rep aced by the user. Shou d maintenance or
repairs be necessary, they must be hand ed by a qua ified technician.
The ight source of this device is not rep aceab e. If the ight source no onger functions, the entire device
needs to be rep aced.
Important information regarding health and safety:
- Do not remove any abe s or stickers from this device.
- Do not eave any cab es ying around.
- The device shou d not be opened up and any hardware or software that may be present shou d not be
modified.
- To achieve optima performance, any inputs on the device shou d not be fed with a signa higher than
necessary.
- The device shou d on y be used indoors; contact with water, rain and moisture shou d a ways be avoided.
Do not p ace any objects containing iquid on top of the device.
- Remove the device from any nearby f ames or heat sources; do not p ace it near f ammab e f uids, gasses
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WARNING!
Keep this device away from moisture, water and rain to avoid the chance of electric shocks!
WARNING!
Only connect this device to a suitable power socket. This device functions on a specific power
voltage. If it is plugged into a power socket with a different voltage, it could result in permanent
damage and even dangerous situations such as fire or electric shocks.
WARNING!
e careful when operating this device. Touching the wires that are connected to the mains,
inside or outside the device, could result in electric shocks!

or objects.
- Disconnect this device from a power source if it is not being used for a ong period of time; if maintenance is
necessary, or if it needs to be c eaned.
– Do not pu or tug on the cab e to remove a connector as this may cause damage.
- Do not use any cab es other than the ones described in this manua . Do not use defective cab es. P ease
contact your retai er if the inc uded or necessary cab es do not function proper y with this device.
- On y use this device with a stab e AC power supp y.
- On y use this device with power from a grounded power source.
- In the event that the device is exposed to extreme temperature changes (e.g. transported from a co d
outdoor environment into a warm indoor environment), it shou d not be turned on unti it has reached room
temperature. This is necessary to prevent moisture (condensation) from forming inside the device, which
cou d ead to e ectric shocks.
Guidelines and operation of this device:
- This device is intended for use by professiona s on stage, in theatres, in c ubs and in simi ar entertainment
ocations.
- This device is not suitab e for use by chi dren and shou d a ways be operated by an adu t.
- This device is designed to create ight effects for entertainment purposes. It is not suitab e for househo d
i umination.
- This device may on y be used in a suitab e environment where no damage to the device can occur. Do not
use the device in moist or dusty environments such as:
- indoor swimming poo s where ch orine is used
- beaches or any ocation where sand and/or sa t is present
- outdoors
- indoors in spaces where intense heat sources are present, or where it can reach temperature
eve s that wou d be considered uncomfortab e for a person
- Avoid impact and co isions during use and transport. Do not move or transport the device whi e it is in use.
Avoid using excessive force when insta ing and operating the device.
- Any user must become fami iar with the functions of this device before using it.
- Shou d the device not be used in the manner described in this user manua , damages or even injuries cou d
occur. Devine cannot be he d responsib e for any injuries or damages that occur as a resu t of improper use
of this product.
Storage and transport:
- This product was designed for mobi e use. P ease on y transport the device in the origina packaging, or in
a f ight case with a suitab e foam in ay.
- This device was not designed for permanent (24/7) use. The expected ifespan of the device wi not be
affected by occasiona y turning the device off. Disconnect the device or turn off the power when it is not
active y in use.
- If the device is not in use for a ong period of time, it shou d be disconnected and stored in a dust-free
environment.
- Do not expose the device to extreme temperature differences.
Housing:
- Inspect the device's housing frequent y and a ways just before use. Avoid operating the device if there are
any arge dents or cracks, or if screws are missing. Do not use the device if the housing is not in good
condition.
Contact your dea er or a qua ified technician if you are unsure about the state of the device.
- Check the device and the screws for corrosion. Corrosion must not be present on this device. Contact your
dea er or a qua ified technician if you find any corrosion on the screws.
Every power and signa connector shou d be secure y attached. Do not use the device if the connectors are
not secure.
- Avoid dust and dirt bui d-up. C ean the device once a month by disconnecting it from the power supp y and
wiping it down with a dry or s ight y moist c oth. If the device is used frequent y, the c eaning interva s shou d
increase.
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Symbol Explanation:
Ensure that this device is disposed of proper y. This product fa s under the WEEE (Waste
E ectrica and E ectronic Equipment) directive. The requirements of this directive app y to a
manufacturers and producers of e ectronic devices in the EU. Do not throw this product away
with regu ar rubbish. P ease contact your oca authority for more information about how to
recyc e and dispose of these products in your region. By recyc ing this product in the proper
manner, we can work together to ensure that we can continue to enjoy these kinds of
products and sti protect the environment as much as possib e from po ution.
CE: The CE ogo indicates that this product meets the European norms and requirements to
which it must ega y conform.
Suitable for indoor use only: this product was designed for indoor use on y. The maximum
environmenta temperature must not exceed 40 degrees Ce sius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).
Trademark Footnote:
The luetooth® image, brand and logo are all registered trademarks and are owned by luetooth SIG
Inc. And any use of such images, brands and logos by Devine is under license. Other trademarks and
trade names are the property of their respective owners.
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Operation Guidelines
Devine Onyx 10SXA
1. Vo ume contro Main Leve
2. Subwoofer vo ume contro
3. Stereo RCA ine input
4. Phase switch (0° - 180° )
5. B uetooth pairing
6. LED power indicator
7. Line in RIGHT via ba anced 3-pin XLR
8. Line in LEFT via ba anced 3-pin XLR
9. Lockab e speaker output RIGHT
10. Lockab e speaker output LEFT
11. On / Off switch
12. Vo tage switch (defau t 230V AC)
13. IEC C14 power socket with fuse
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Operating this Device
Devine Onyx speakers can be used for a wide variety of purposes, but it’s important to be aware of the
fo owing information before use in order to achieve optima performance.
Warning efore Use
Devine Onyx speakers are capab e of producing vo ume eve s that can cause temporary or permanent
hearing damage. Use these units with care and keep the vo ume at a reasonab e eve wherever possib e.
The vo ume shou d idea y be set to a comfortab e eve when istening to music.
Devine cannot be he d iab e for any injuries or damage resu ting from the use of this product.
General Use
Housing
The housing of this Onyx subwoofer is based on a wooden frame supported by interna bracing for a so id
bui d. The exterior is finished with a specia acquer that’s resistant to ight impact and prevents unsight y
scratches.
P ease make sure that during use, insta ation, moving, and transport, this subwoofer is not p aced near any
objects that may fa or cause damage to its housing.
Handles
A Onyx subwoofers have hand es fitted to each side. This is to make moving and transporting the
subwoofer easier.
Protection During Transport
Whi e Onyx speakers are designed to be easi y transported, they are not sp ash or water proof. Caution is
therefore advised if they taken outside when it’s raining or in adverse weather conditions. If they are exposed
to moisture of any kind, ensure that they are comp ete y dry again before use. Fai ure to do so may resu t in a
short circuit which cou d cause permanent damage or injury. Exposure to moisture can a so cause visib e or
invisib e corrosion which may cause damage in the ong term.
Grille
A Onyx speakers are equipped with a meta gri e on the front to protect the speaker components behind it.
There is a so acoustic foam behind the gri e to prevent any unwanted matter from getting inside the speaker.
The gri e shou d, therefore, not be removed.
Distance Rod Flange
Devine Onyx subwoofers are fitted with a f ange with an M20 screw thread into which a distance rod can be
secure y screwed to form a stab e base on which a fu -range speaker (sate ite speaker) can be mounted.
Using this kind of set up saves the space that a norma speaker stand wou d take up. Since the weight of a
subwoofer is usua y greater than that of a standard speaker and has a arger top surface, it provides a more
stab e base than a stand. A ways make sure to p ace the subwoofer on a comp ete y eve surface that is ab e
to withstand the combined weight of a fu -range set up.
Voltage Switch
This speaker is fitted with a vo tage switch so that it can be used in mu tip e set ups. The vo tage switch is
usua y set correct y and shou d not be changed. The vo tage switch is norma y set at 230V as standard. If
you have any doubts, contact your retai er for further advice. P ease note: when setting a different vo tage, a
fuse with a different va ue needs to be insta ed. For more information about this, see the specifications.
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Audio Technology
The Onyx speaker series comes with various functions that aim to make the ife of an audio technician that
bit easier. By fo owing the tips and instructions be ow, you’ be ab e to get the best possib e performance
and sound qua ity out of your new speaker.
Connecting the SXA subwoofers to passive speakers
The Onyx SXA subwoofers operate at their best in combination with your retai er-se ected Onyx speakers.
The SXA subwoofers come fitted with ocking speaker sockets that can be used to connect passive speakers
using compatib e cab es (not inc uded).
The ockab e outputs are compatib e with passive speakers with a minimum impedance of 4 Ohms.
luetooth® Wireless Technology
It is of course possib e to use your SXA subwoofer for re ative y simp e app ications. Here, it’s possib e to
make a direct connection with the integrated B uetooth modu e of the bui t-in amp ifier.
Press the ‘Pair’ button to enab e B uetooth coup ing with the subwoofer. The B uetooth signa can then be
detected by any B uetooth capab e device ike a smartphone, tab et or aptop. Once the connection is
estab ished, music can be p ayed back from the device and amp ified by the subwoofer. The B uetooth name
of this subwoofer is ‘Devine Onyx 10SXA’.
The vo ume of any music p ayed back via B uetooth is determined by the audio source and can therefore be
contro ed on the smartphone, tab et, aptop, or other B uetooth capab e device that is being used. It’s a so
possib e to combine a B uetooth signa with the signa of any source connected to the ana ogue inputs of the
subwoofer and to mix and ba ance these signa s.
0-180° Phase Switch
This switch can he p so ve any ow-frequency inhibiting acoustic prob ems. Norma y, this switch is set to 0°
but it is possib e to set it to 180° if you experience any acoustic prob ems in combination with the sate ite
speakers being used.
Connecting Signal Sources with Cables
The Devine Onyx 10SXA is fitted with professiona ba anced combo-sockets to which both standard jack and
XLR p ugs can be connected. These sockets are compatib e with most professiona audio equipment
inc uding DJ contro ers, DJ mixers, PA mixers and so on.
The 10SXA a so comes fitted with stereo ine inputs for equipment ike entry- eve DJ contro ers, or
consumer-grade signa sources. As such, it’s possib e to connect a keyboard, a aptop, tab et or other signa
source with RCA outputs or a 3.5mm mini-jack output. P ease note that in some cases, an adapter or specific
cab e is needed to connect such devices and is not inc uded.
When Using a Microphone
It’s not possib e to direct y connect a microphone to any of the Onyx subwoofers. It is advisab e to first
connect a microphone to a PA mixer so that you have contro over the sound and vo ume. The master output
of the mixer can then be direct y connected to the subwoofer.
For optimum sound qua ity, make sure to ho d the microphone c ose to the mouth: a maximum of around
5cm from the ips. Speak oud y and c ear y into the microphone so that minimum amp ification and gain is
needed. Microphones are usua y directiona y sensitive and as such, wi not pick up any sound that’s
directed at its sides or from behind.
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Never ho d a microphone in front of the speakers since this wi cause a feedback oop and resu t in a very
high and piercing tone. If feedback does occur, remove the microphone from the front of the speaker
immediate y and turn the vo ume down so that the feedback oop is c osed and the noise is stopped.
It is a ways advisab e to have speakers or voca ists stand beside or behind the speakers to avoid any
possib e feedback. If it’s direct y in front of, or just to one side of a speaker, the microphone is ike y to pick up
the sound coming from the speaker and cause feedback.
Use with External Peripheral Equipment
It’s possib e to use Onyx speakers in combination with externa periphera equipment ike crossovers,
equa isers, speaker management systems and other simi ar devices. P ease note that the use of such
equipment may a ter the audio characteristics of the speaker.
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Troubleshooting
If you have a prob em with your speaker, p ease consu t this troub eshooting section for possib e so utions. If,
after consu ting this section, the prob em remains unreso ved, p ease contact your dea er for more
information and/or he p.
This troub eshooting section contains information on how to so ve the most common speaker prob ems, but it
does not and cannot cover every eventua ity. It is possib e that you won't find your prob em, cause and
so ution in this section because product detai s may differ.
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Speaker is not switching on The fuse is defective Check the fuse that is found under
the power cab e port. If it is
defective, rep ace it with the same
type of fuse with the same va ues.
There is a prob em with the power
cab e
Check that the power cab e is
secure in the power port and that it
is connected to an active mains
power point. Swap the power
cab e for the same type to check if
the power cab e itse f is causing
the prob em.
Speaker not switched on Doub e check that the power
switch is in the ‘On’ position
Power LED is not it If the speaker is connected to an
active mains power point, the
power switch is in the ‘On’ position
and the fuse is not defective, then
there is something wrong with the
speaker. Contact your retai er for
further advice.
No sound via one of the inputs Cab e not connected proper y Check that the cab e is secure y
connected at both the output and
input point.
Switch is incorrect y set Make sure that the switch on the
input channe is in the correct
position depending on the
connected source.
No audio via the master Vo ume is turned a the way down Raise the vo ume by s ight y
turning the Master vo ume contro .
Red C ip Limiter LED ights up
often or continua y
Vo ume is too high Lower the vo ume of the input
signa or the amp ifier. Over oading
the speaker can cause permanent
damage. Pro onged exposure to
distortion can cause permanent
damage to the speaker.
Distorted, c ipping or crack ing
sound
Connected device or equipment is
transferring a distorted signa
Check if any of the connected
source device is transferring a
distorted signa and turn down the
vo ume on the device if necessary.
Vo ume is too high Turn the vo ume down s ight y
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The tone contro s for treb e and/or
bass are too high or too ow.
Turn the tone contro back to 12
o'c ock and isten to check if
c ipping is sti audib e.
Woofer or tweeter is defective If a speaker is exposed to a oud,
distorted, or c ipped signa for a
onger period of time, this can
cause permanent damage to its
interna components. If you
suspect that the woofer or tweeter
is damaged, contact your oca
retai er for assistance.
The sound from the subwoofer is
ducking out or is more present in
certain p aces
Incorrect positioning / acoustics Try to reposition the subwoofer to
see if this so ves the prob em. If it
does not, use the phase button.
This can he p norma ise the
acoustics of the room. If this
doesn’t so ve the prob em then two
or more subwoofers may be
required to further amp ify the
sound.
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Specifications
General Specifications:
– so id subwoofer with strong p ywood housing
– meta gri e with acoustic foam on the inner side
– acoustic foam protects interna components from moisture, dust, confetti and other matter
– gri e covers the entire front fro optimum protection of interna components and for a c ean ook
– high qua ity finish with b ack scratch-resistant acquer
– rubber feet
– M20 f ange for distance rod insta ation (distance rod not inc uded)
– bui t-in 3-channe power amp ifier
– two outputs for passive sate ite speakers
– compatib e with Onyx passive speakers with a minimum impedance of 8 Ohms
Technical Features:
– B uetooth receiver bui t-in
– various ine inputs a so supported
– combo XLR-jack ine inputs and stereo RCA
– bass capacity: 100W RMS
– treb e capacity: 2x 75W RMS
– subwoofer frequency range: 40 – 125 Hz
– max. SPL subwoofer: 116 dB
– woofer type: 10” woofer with 2 inch voice-coi
– sate ite outputs: 2x ocking speaker connections
– dimensions: 350 x 400 x 400 mm
– weight: 12 kg
– power consumption: 300 W
– supp y vo tage:100 / 240V AC, 50/60 Hz
– fuse: T5AL 250V (in setting 220 – 240 V), T10AL 250V (in setting 100 – 120 V)
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