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All brand names and product names are trademarks, registered trademarks or trade names of their respective holders.

GENERAL

Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, however in some cases changes in the products or availability could occur which may 
not be reflected in this document. Christie reserves the right to make changes to specifications at any time without notice. 
Performance specifications are typical, but may vary depending on conditions beyond Christie's control such as maintenance of the 
product in proper working conditions. Performance specifications are based on information available at the time of printing. Christie 
makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of fitness for a particular 
purpose. Christie will not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the 
performance or use of this material. Canadian manufacturing facility is ISO 9001 and 14001 certified.

WARRANTY

Products are warranted under Christie’s standard limited warranty, the complete details of which are available by contacting your 
Christie dealer or Christie. In addition to the other limitations that may be specified in Christie’s standard limited warranty and, to the 
extent relevant or applicable to your product, the warranty does not cover:

a. Problems or damage occurring during shipment, in either direction.

b. Projector lamps (See Christie’s separate lamp program policy).

c. Problems or damage caused by use of a projector lamp beyond the recommended lamp life, or use of a lamp other than a Christie 

lamp supplied by Christie or an authorized distributor of Christie lamps.

d. Problems or damage caused by combination of a product with non-Christie equipment, such as distribution systems, cameras, 

DVD players, etc., or use of a product with any non-Christie interface device.

e. Problems or damage caused by the use of any lamp, replacement part or component purchased or obtained from an 

unauthorized distributor of Christie lamps, replacement parts or components including, without limitation, any distributor offering 
Christie lamps, replacement parts or components through the internet (confirmation of authorized distributors may be obtained 
from Christie).

f. Problems or damage caused by misuse, improper power source, accident, fire, flood, lightening, earthquake or other natural 

disaster.

g. Problems or damage caused by improper installation/alignment, or by equipment modification, if by other than Christie service 

personnel or a Christie authorized repair service provider.

h. Problems or damage caused by use of a product on a motion platform or other movable device where such product has not been 

designed, modified or approved by Christie for such use.

i. Problems or damage caused by use of a projector in the presence of an oil-based fog machine or laser-based lighting that is 

unrelated to the projector.

j. For LCD projectors, the warranty period specified in the warranty applies only where the LCD projector is in “normal use” which 

means the LCD projector is not used more than 8 hours a day, 5 days a week.

k. Except where the product is designed for outdoor use, problems or damage caused by use of the product outdoors unless such 

product is protected from precipitation or other adverse weather or environmental conditions and the ambient temperature is 
within the recommended ambient temperature set forth in the specifications for such product.

l. Image retention on LCD flat panels.

m.Defects caused by normal wear and tear or otherwise due to normal aging of a product.

The warranty does not apply to any product where the serial number has been removed or obliterated.  The warranty also does not 
apply to any product sold by a reseller to an end user outside of the country where the reseller is located unless (i) Christie has an office 
in the country where the end user is located or (ii) the required international warranty fee has been paid.

The warranty does not obligate Christie to provide any on site warranty service at the product site location.

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

Preventative maintenance is an important part of the continued and proper operation of your product. Please see the Maintenance 
section for specific maintenance items as they relate to your product. Failure to perform maintenance as required, and in accordance 
with the maintenance schedule specified by Christie, will void the warranty.

Environmental

The product is designed and manufactured with high-quality materials and components that can be recycled and reused. 

This symbol 

 

means that electrical and electronic equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from regular waste. Please dispose of the 
product appropriately and according to local regulations. In the European Union, there are separate collection systems for used electrical and 
electronic products. Please help us to conserve the environment we live in!

Summary of Contents for Vive Audio S118LP

Page 1: ...Christie Vive Audio S118LP Low Profile Subwoofer U s e r M a n u a l 020 101267 03 ...

Page 2: ...er source accident fire flood lightening earthquake or other natural disaster g Problems or damage caused by improper installation alignment or by equipment modification if by other than Christie service personnel or a Christie authorized repair service provider h Problems or damage caused by use of a product on a motion platform or other movable device where such product has not been designed mod...

Page 3: ...pport 5 Introduction 6 Speaker overview 6 What s in the box 6 Installation 7 Connect the speaker wire 7 Platform mount the S118LP subwoofer 8 Troubleshooting 9 The speaker does not function 9 The speaker sound is degraded 9 There is speaker noise or hiss 10 Specifications 11 Audio 11 Connections 12 Power 12 Physical 12 Parts 12 Accessories 12 ...

Page 4: ...g liquids such as vases on the product Clean only with a dry cloth Do not overpower or underpower speaker systems Use only in accordance with manufacturer s specifications and installation guidelines Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss Individuals vary considerably in their susceptibility to noise induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing ...

Page 5: ...y Christie To reduce the risk of system damage turn off the power amplifier and then disconnect the speaker wire before performing a repair or maintenance All servicing must be completed by qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way For example liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen onto the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to r...

Page 6: ...r installation troubleshooting and specification information Speaker overview The S118LP low profile subwoofer is used for low frequency effects LFE channel applications What s in the box This table lists the components that are shipped with the S118LP Quantity Description Part number 1 Christie S118LP low profile subwoofer 145 180100 XX ...

Page 7: ...rength A minimum of two people are required to safely lift and install the speaker Speakers must be affixed to a suitable structure following all local safety standards and regulations Only use attachments or accessories specified by the manufacturer Notice Failure to comply with the following may result in property damage Allow speakers exposed to extremely low temperatures to warm for a minimum ...

Page 8: ...4 Turn on the amplifier and verify that the speaker is receiving power Platform mount the S118LP subwoofer You can place the S118LP subwoofer on a floor or platform without lag bolts or secure the subwoofer to the platform using appropriately sized lag bolts not provided in the box according to laws and regulations applicable to the venue A Positive connection B Negative connection The S118LP subw...

Page 9: ...itive speaker wires from the speaker are correctly connected to the terminals on the amplifier The speaker sound is degraded The speaker is powered on and sound is being produced but it is distorted Resolution Visually inspect the speaker for deterioration or holes Reduce the output level of the source Verify that the negative and positive speaker wires from the speaker are securely connected to t...

Page 10: ... and program material There is speaker noise or hiss The speaker is producing static noise or hiss when powered Resolution Mute channels one at a time to isolate the problem Verify that the cables are in good working condition Reroute audio cables away from AC power and lighting cables Verify correct gain structuring of B Chain and input and output levels of source devices and amplifiers Check the...

Page 11: ...e during IEC short term power test Specification Description System type Subwoofer ported enclosure with extended bass shelf EBS tuning to 23 Hz Driver components One 18 in low frequency driver with dual 4 in voice coil and long linear excursion Recommended crossover External active electronic bandpass filter is required for proper operation High pass filter Butterworth 24dB octave 20Hz Low pass f...

Page 12: ...inga 1000 W AES continuous 2000 W IEC short term Specification Description Enclosure Extended Bass Shelf ported 18 mm MDF Heavily damped and braced Dimensions L x W x H 103 7 cm x 39 4 cm x 76 2 cm 40 8 in x 15 5 in x 30 in Weight net 42 kg 93 lb Specification Part Number 18 in cone driver 003 120884 XX Specification Part Number SpeakON Connector for amplifier output to speaker 145 158105 XX 8 Spa...

Page 13: ... Seoul ph 82 2 702 1601 Japan Tokyo ph 81 3 3599 7481 India ph 91 080 6708 9999 Germany ph 49 2161 664540 France ph 33 0 1 41 21 44 04 Eastern Europe and Russian Federation ph 36 0 1 47 48 100 China Shanghai ph 86 21 6278 7708 China Beijing ph 86 10 6561 0240 Brazil ph 55 11 2548 4753 Australia ph 61 0 7 3624 4888 Worldwide offices Italy ph 39 0 2 9902 1161 Consultant offices Canada Kitchener ph 5...

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