CONNECTIONS,
CONTROLS, AND INDICATORS:
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SUBPHASE 0° / 180°
The phase reverse switch for the subwoofer (0°, 180°) is factory set to 0°. This setting is suitable for the
majority of applications. In unfavourable acoustic conditions, the setting of 180° may have a positive effect
on the overall sound. If the DSP MODE switch is in position SLAVE (M-A8SE), this feature is disabled.
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DSP MODE
If the M-A8SE subwoofer is to be used as stand-alone PA subwoofer, set the switch to the left
position MANUAL. The connectors LINE INPUT LEFT / RIGHT, and LINE OUTPUT LEFT / RIGHT can now be
used to connect playback devices and to control other active speakers or amplifiers. Also, the SUB LEVEL,
SUB FREQ and SUB PHASE controls can be used for customised settings.
SLAVE (M-A8SE): If the M-A8SE subwoofer is used as an extension for the M-A8 column system, set the
DSP MODE switch to the right position SLAVE (M-A8SE) and connect the line output SLAVE SUB OUT (M-A8)
of the M-A8 column system with the line input SLAVE SUB IN (M-A8SE) of the M-A8SE subwoofer. If the
switch is in SLAVE position (M-A8SE), the SUB LEVEL, SUB FREQ and SUB PHASE controls , as well as the left
line input LINE INPUT LEFT are disabled.
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INDICATOR LEDS
ON:
Lights up once the system is properly connected to the power mains and switched on.
SIGNAL:
Lights up as soon as an audio signal is present. The signal acquisition is performed before the MAIN
LEVEL controller.
LIMIT:
Lights up if the loudspeaker system is operating in the clipping range. A short flash of the LED is not
critical. To protect the system, an excessive signal level is gently turned down by the built-in limiter. If the
limiter LED lights up permanently or for longer periods, reduce the volume level. Failure to do so may result
in a distorted sound and damage to the speaker system.
PROTECT:
Lights up if the system is overloaded/overheated. The amplifiers are muted automatically. Upon
reaching normal operating conditions, the device reverts to normal operating mode, after a few minutes.
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NEUTRIK POWERCON MAINS SOCKET
An appropriate mains cord is included in the package. The M-A8 PA system is intended for 2
operating voltage ranges (100 V - 120 V AC and 200 V - 240 V AC). The conversion is done automatically.
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POWER
Illuminated On / Off switch for the power supply of the device. Before switching the power on or off, always
adjust the volume to zero (MAIN LEVEL all the way to the left).
SETUP /
POSITIONING:
Recommended minimum distance
4 m
Recommended minimum distance
6 m
As a rule, the M-A8SE subwoofer can be positioned both next to and under the M-A8 column system. For
positioning under the M-A8 column system, there are 4 recesses on the top of the subwoofer into which the
rubber feet of the M-A8 subwoofer fit exactly. This effectively prevents slipping of the M-A8 column system
on the M-A8SE subwoofer.
By stacking the M-A8 column system and the M-A8SE subwoofer, it is possible to increase the acoustic
range of the overall system. To obtain an optimal sound, a minimum distance of approx. 6 m from the system is
recommended for a seated audience.
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MANUAL:
