L-Acoustics KIVA SB18 User manual

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1SAFETY WAR I GS
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All information hereafter detailed applies for the L-ACOUSTICS® SB18 Compact High Power Su woofer,
designated in this section as ‘‘the product’’.
1.1 Sym ol description
Throughout this manual the potential risks are indicated by the following symbols:
The WARNIN symbol indicates a potential risk of physical harm to the user or people within close
proximity to the product.
In addition, the product may also be damaged.
The CAUTION symbol notifies the user about information to prevent possible product damage.
The IMPORTANT symbol is a notification of an important recommendation of use.
1.2 Important safety instructions
1. Read this manual
2. Heed all safety warnings
3. Follow all instructions
4. The user should never incorporate equipment or accessories not approved y L-ACOUSTICS®
5. Sound Levels
Sound systems are capable of producing high Sound Pressure Levels which can be dangerous and potentially
cause hearing damage especially when exposed to them over a long period of time.
Do not stay within close proximity of the loudspeakers when operating.
6. Heat
Do not operate the product near any heat source, such as radiators or other devices.
7. Water and moisture
Even if the product is weather-resistant, it can not be exposed to moisture (rain, sea spray, shower, steam)
for a long period of time, nor put in direct contact or partially immersed in water. This would cause
irreversible damage to exposed components.
8. System parts and rigging inspection
All system components must be inspected before use, in order to detect any possible defects.
Please refer to the Care and Maintenance section of this manual as well as any other manuals pertaining
to the system for a detailed description of the inspection procedure.
Any part showing any sign of defect must immediately be put aside and withdrawn from use to be inspected
by qualified service personnel.
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9. Mounting instructions
Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall and be
seriously damaged, and may cause serious human injury. Any mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions given in this manual, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
10. Conditions which require immediate service
Servicing is required when the product has been damaged in any way such as:
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•The product was dropped or the enclosure is damaged.
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•The product does not operate normally.
11. Manual
Keep this manual in a safe place during the product lifetime. This manual forms an integral part of the
product. Reselling of the product is only possible if the user manual is available. Any changes made to the
product have to be documented in writing and passed on to the buyer in the event of resale.
1.3 EC declaration of conformity
L-ACOUSTICS®
13 rue Levacher Cintrat
Parc de la Fontaine de Jouvence
91462 Marcoussis Cedex
France
States that the following product:
Loudspeaker enclosure, SB18
Is in conformity with the provisions of:
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
Applied rules and standards:
EN60065 (Electrical Safety)
Established at Marcoussis, France
March 1st, 2010
Christophe Pignon
Head of Research & Development dept.
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1 SAFETY WARNINGS 1
1.1 Symbol description ............................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Important safety instructions..............................................................................................................................1
1.3 EC declaration of conformity .............................................................................................................................2
2 CONTENTS 3
3 INTRODUCTION 4
3.1 Welcome to L-ACOUSTICS®............................................................................................................................4
3.2 Symbol description ............................................................................................................................................4
3.3 Unpacking .........................................................................................................................................................4
3.4 Web links ..........................................................................................................................................................4
4 SYSTEM APPROACH 5
5 SB18 SUBWOOFER 8
6 INSTALLATION 9
6.1 SB18 transport ..................................................................................................................................................9
6.2 SB18 flying or stacking .......................................................................................................................................9
6.3 SB18 connection................................................................................................................................................9
7 OPERATION 12
7.1 System configuration........................................................................................................................................12
7.2 STANDARD mode..........................................................................................................................................12
7.2.1 Description.......................................................................................................................................12
7.2.2 Connecting the SB18 to the LA4 or LA8 ...........................................................................................13
7.2.3 [SB18_60] and [SB18_100] presets ...................................................................................................14
7.3 CARDIOID mode............................................................................................................................................15
7.3.1 Description.......................................................................................................................................15
7.3.2 Connecting the SB18 to the LA4 or LA8 ...........................................................................................16
7.3.3 [SB18_60_C] and [SB18_100_C] presets ..........................................................................................17
8 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 18
8.1 Maintenance information .................................................................................................................................18
8.2 Testing procedure...........................................................................................................................................18
8.2.1 Acoustical check...............................................................................................................................18
8.2.2 Mechanical check..............................................................................................................................18
8.2.3 External aspect.................................................................................................................................18
8.3 Authorized service procedures ........................................................................................................................19
8.3.1 Replacement kits and recommended tools........................................................................................19
8.3.2 Front face.........................................................................................................................................20
8.3.3 Protective edges and handles............................................................................................................20
8.3.4 Pole mount socket............................................................................................................................20
8.3.5 Transducer.......................................................................................................................................21
8.3.6 Connector plate ...............................................................................................................................21
9 SPECIFICATIONS 22