ENGLISH
OPERATION MANUAL
JB SYSTEMS
®
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C3-1800
Thank you for buying this JB Systems product. To take full advantage of all possibilities,
please read these operating instructions very carefully.
FEATURES
This unit is radio-interference suppressed. This appliance meets the requirements of the
current European and national guidelines. Conformity has been established and the
relevant statements and documents have been deposited by the manufacturer.
Professional 3-channel amplifier with built-in active crossover and subwoofer processor.
Can be used as an ordinary 2-channel amplifier.
1800W total power:
Satellite outputs (stereo): 2x450W rms @ 4
Ω
Subwoofer output (mono): 900W rms @4
Ω
Very compact housing, only 2U (88mm) high
Built-in 24dB/oct. active crossover:
90-250Hz selectable crossover point
Filters on satellite outputs can be switched on/off
Built-in SUB BASS processor
Limiters can be switched on/off
Sub out phase inverter
Soft starts
Very efficient cooling
DC fault protection
High temperature protection
Overload and short circuit protections
Balanced XLR inputs
3 Speakon
®
outputs: 2x Sate 1x Sub out.
BEFORE USE
Before you start using this unit, please check if there’s no transportation damage. Should
there be any, do not use the device and consult your dealer first.
Important:
This device left our factory in perfect condition and well packaged. It is
absolutely necessary for the user to strictly follow the safety instructions and warnings in
this user manual. Any damage caused by mishandling is not subject to warranty. The
dealer will not accept responsibility for any resulting defects or problems caused by
disregarding this user manual.
Keep this booklet in a safe place for future consultation. If you sell the fixture, be sure to
add this user manual.
To protect the environment, please try to recycle the packing material as much as
possible.
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C3-1800
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not remove the top cover. No user-serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel
only.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the use or the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying this appliance.
This symbol means: indoor use only.
This symbol means: Read instructions.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
To avoid condensation to be formed inside, allow the unit to adapt to the surrounding
temperatures when bringing it into a warm room after transport. Condense sometimes
prevents the unit from working at full performance or may even cause damages.
This unit is for indoor use only.
Don’t place metal objects or spill liquid inside the unit. No objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on this appliance. Electric shock or malfunction may result. If a
foreign object enters the unit, immediately disconnect the mains power.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the appliance.
Don’t cover any ventilation openings as this may result in overheating.
Prevent use in dusty environments and clean the unit regularly.
Keep the unit away from children.
Inexperienced persons should not operate this device.
Maximum save ambient temperature is 45°C. Don’t use this unit at higher ambient
temperatures.
Minimum distances around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation is 3cm.
Always unplug the unit when it is not used for a longer time or before you start servicing.
The electrical installation should be carried out by qualified personal only, according to
the regulations for electrical and mechanical safety in your country.
Check that the available voltage is not higher than the one stated on the rear panel of the
unit.
The socket inlet shall remain operable for disconnection from the mains.
The power cord should always be in perfect condition: switch the unit immediately off
when the power cord is squashed or damaged.
Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables!
When the power switch is in OFF position, this unit is not completely disconnected from
the mains!
CAUTION