Hartke VX810 User manual

8 x 10” + 1” High Frequency CD
Bass Enclosure
VX810

VX810 Introduction and Features
Congratulations on purchasing the VX810 bass enclosure by Hartke! Continuing
Larry Hartke’s legendary commitment to bass players, the VX “Very Extreme”
Series enclosures have been designed to provide excellent tone with a warm
punchy output. The VX810 features eight proprietary, 10-inch low frequency
drivers with specially treated cones, impregnated fabric surrounds and matched
convex dust covers all mounted in a heavy duty steel frame. Rounding out the
tone is a proprietary, horn loaded, 1-inch titanium compression driver. Using
heavy-duty plywood construction, covered in rugged carpet with recessed jack
plate and ergonomic handle, the VX810 will provide reliable performance from
gig to gig and venue to venue.
In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the VX810, as
well as step-by-step instructions for its setup and use and full specifications.
You’ll also find a warranty card enclosed—please don’t forget to fill it out and
mail it in so that you can receive online technical support and so we can send
you updated information about these and other Hartke products in the future.
We recommend you record your serial number in the space provided below for
future reference.
Serial number:
Date of purchase:
Should your unit ever require servicing, a Return Authorization number (RA)
must be obtained before shipping your unit to Hartke. Without this number, the
unit will not be accepted. Please call Hartke at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-
6766) for a Return Authorization number prior to shipping your unit. Please
retain the original packing materials and if possible, return the unit in the origi-
nal carton and packing materials.
VX810 Features
•8x 10-inch, heavy-duty, low fre-
quency drivers
•1-inch titanium, high frequency
compression driver
•800 Watt Power Handling
•3/4" plywood construction
•Tuned front shelf port
•Perforated metal speaker grill
•Recessed handles
•Stacking corners
•1/4" Input jack
•Covered in durable carpet

About Impedance
Before you hook up your speaker cabinet, be sure that you understand a little about
impedance. Impedance is the electronic load that the speaker puts on the power amplifier
and is measured in Ohms.
Here is the tricky, yet simple rule of impedance: When two speakers are wired in "Parallel"
the total impedance is cut in half and
when two speakers are wire in “Series”
the total impedance is the sum of the
speakers individual impedance.
The VX810 impedance is 4 Ohms. So,
when two VX810’s are connected
together in parallel, the total impedance
is 2 Ohms. The impedance of your
speaker also has an effect on your
amplifier. In general, the lower the
impedance, the more power your ampli-
fier will put out.
IMPORTANT:There is a minimum safe
impedance so be sure to check the
manufacturer’s recommended imped-
ance for your amplifier to avoid any
damage to your amplifier or voiding
your warranty.
Connecting the VX810 to Your Amplifier
The VX810 connections are made via
1/4” phone jack located on the rear
panel jack-plate. Be sure to make your
connection with un-shielded speaker
cable. Connect the Amplifier Output to
the speaker Input on the VX810’s rear
jackplate.
Hartke Systems
Distributed Exclusively by
Samson Technologies Corp.
Hicksville, New York 11802
MODEL 2000
200 WATTS
8 = 120 WATTS
4 = 200 WATTS
CAUTION
TOPREVENT SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN. NO USER SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD,DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
ASSEMBLEDIN R.O.K.
SERIALNUMBER
115
~AC INPUT
115V/230V50/60Hz
FUSE
5A/250V,180W (115V)
2.5A/250V,450W (230V)
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
8
8
ONOFF
HPF
EFFECT
SEND
RETUIRN
CAUTION:
THISIS A 4 OHM CABINET.
CHECKTHE MINIMUM IMPEDANCE
OFYOUR AMPLIFIER BEFORE
CONNECTINGA SECOND SPEAKER.
DAMAGETO YOUR AMPLIFIER CAN
OCCURIF IMPEDANCE IS TOO LOW.
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Connecting the VX810

Type Bass reflex speaker enclosure
System Impedance 4 Ohms
Power Handling 800 Watts
Low Frequency Drivers 8 x 10″Special Design, 8 ohm,
100 watt Speaker
High Frequency Driver 1″Throat, 34 mm Titanium
Compression Driver
Dimensions Height: 51″(1293 cm)
Width: 25″(64.8 cm)
Depth: 15″(38.1 cm)
Weight 146 lbs. (67 kg)
Specifications subject to change without notice.
VX810 Specifications
Distributed Worldwide Exclusively by:
Samson Technologies Corp.
575 Underhill Blvd.
P.O. Box 9031
Syosset, NY 11791-9031
Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)
Fax: [phone]
www.samsontech.com
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