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- Page 1 DSP Powered Subwoofer User Manual...
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Page 3: Important Safety Precautions And Explanation Of Symbols
Important Safety Precautions and Explanation of Symbols The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important installation, operation, and service instructions in this manual. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages within the enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to the user. - Page 4 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For questions regarding service, please contact: Emotiva Audio Corporation 135 Southeast Parkway Court Franklin, Tennessee...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
System Configuration ............14 Subwoofer Configuration and Adjustment ......17 Operation ................ 19 Care and Maintenance ............20 Specifications ..............21 Troubleshooting ..............22 Emotiva Audio Corporation Limited Warranty ......24 Contact Information ............25 Accessories ..............26 Notes ................27 Page 1... -
Page 6: Introduction
X-Ref 12 without compromising the integrity of your music. And, finally, you get Emotiva’s five year transferable warranty and 30 day no-hassle return policy. The X-Ref 12 takes subwoofer performance, convenience, flexibility, and value to a new level. -
Page 7: About This Manual
This manual will provide you with all the information you need to get great performance, accurate sound, and many years of reliable service from your Emotiva X-Ref 12 DSP Powered Subwoofer. Even if you’re familiar with subwoofers, we suggest that you read through the entire manual;... -
Page 8: Features
Some of the more important features of the Emotiva X-Ref 12 DSP Powered Subwoofer include: • Great sound and amazing bass. -
Page 9: Unpacking
Unpacking Your Emotiva X-Ref 12 DSP Powered Subwoofer was carefully packed and should reach you in perfect condition. If you notice any shipping damage or other issues when you unpack it, please contact Emotiva immediately. Gently remove your X-Ref 12 from the packing carton and remove all wrappings and shipping material. -
Page 10: The X-Ref 12 Dsp Powered Subwoofer
The X-Ref 12 DSP Powered Subwoofer Back lit LCD Rotary encoder status display High-power 12 inch long-throw woofer Power and Standby Movie EQ Trigger indicator input Unbalanced stereo inputs (RCA) UNBALANCED STEREO INPUTS Balanced output (XLR) Balanced input MOVIE EQ TRIGGER AC Power switch POWER (XLR) -
Page 11: Quick Start
Quick Start To get the most from your Emotiva X-Ref 12 DSP Powered Subwoofer, we strongly urge you to read the entire manual. If you just can’t wait to hear how great your X-Ref 12 subwoofer sounds, this section will cover the basics you need to get started. -
Page 12: About Subwoofers
One of the leaders of this new generation of “super subs”, at home in both high-end home theater systems and audiophile stereo systems, are the new Emotiva X-Ref DSP Powered Subwoofers. Page 8... -
Page 13: Setting Up Your X-Ref 12
Setting Up Your X-Ref 12 Setting up your X-Ref 12 DSP Powered Subwoofer for optimal performance is really a three-step process. The first part consists of deciding where to place your X-Ref 12 (or a pair of them). The second part consists of configuring your source equipment and your X-Ref 12 to work perfectly together. -
Page 14: Connections
Movie EQ Trigger input can activate the bass boost when the home-theater pre/processor is turned on). If you have a pre/processor (like Emotiva’s UMC-1) which has programmable trigger outputs, this allows the Movie EQ boost to be turned on by the pre/processor for certain types of program material. -
Page 15: Subwoofer Placement
Subwoofer Placement Deciding where to place a subwoofer (or a pair of them) is often a compromise between practicality and acoustics. When selecting the ideal location for your X-Ref 12 DSP Managed Subwoofer, the goal is to choose a location that produces smooth, clean, well defined bass (and not necessarily the location that produces the most bass). - Page 16 One method for choosing a location that produces very good results, although it’s a bit undignified, is to place the subwoofer temporarily in your listening location, and then sit on the floor in each potential subwoofer location and listen to the results. The locations where the bass sounds powerful, yet clean and not boomy or muddy, are probably good choices for where to place your subwoofer.
- Page 17 Certain locations sometimes accentuate certain frequencies; by varying locations you average out the variations and get a smoother overall response. At Emotiva we prefer symmetrical subwoofer placement in front locations if it’s practical; we believe that your ears are sensitive to pressure differentials that, although not audible, may nonetheless affect the integrity of the front sound stage.
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Page 18: System Configuration
System Configuration Configuring the X-Ref 12 for use with a home theater system Virtually all home theater pre/processors and receivers include bass management, so it’s best to set the X-Ref 12 X-Over (crossover) setting to Direct and let the pre/ processor handle the bass management. Many high-end home theater pre/processors include equalization controls of some sort. - Page 19 Movie EQ Trigger input is typically configured to activate the bass boost when the home-theater pre/processor is turned on). If you have a pre/processor (like Emotiva’s UMC-1) which has programmable trigger outputs, this allows the Movie EQ boost to be turned on by the pre/processor for just certain types of program material.
- Page 20 Subwoofer is flat to above 200 Hz, and so will work perfectly with any crossover setting your bass management system chooses to implement. If you are configuring a preamplifier with bass management (like our Emotiva USP- 1) to work with satellite speakers, then choose the crossover point recommended by the manufacturer of your speakers (this is often 80 Hz for “satellite”...
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Page 21: Subwoofer Configuration And Adjustment
Subwoofer Configuration and Adjustment The Emotiva X-Ref 12 includes an advanced DSP Management System, which is accessed via a push-to-engage rotary encoder. The results are displayed on a back lit LCD display, which remains lit while configuration is in progress, but switches off after a short time when not in use;... - Page 22 Emotiva X-Ref™ 12 DSP Powered Subwoofer Menu Page 18...
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Page 23: Operation
Operation Once you have decided upon a location for your X-Ref 12 DSP Powered Subwoofer, and connected and configured it and all associated equipment, operation is very simple. • Plug your X-Ref 12 into a grounded electrical outlet of appropriate voltage. (The X-Ref 12 will automatically switch between 110-120 VAC and 220-240 VAC.) •... -
Page 24: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance Periodic maintenance Your Emotiva X-Ref 12 DSP Powered Subwoofer is factory adjusted and requires no periodic maintenance. Cleaning the cabinet and baffle • The cabinet of the X-Ref 12 should normally be cleaned with a rag dampened with plain water. -
Page 25: Specifications
Specifications Driver complement: (1) 12 inch long-throw woofer with die-cast frame, Butyl rubber surround, and proprietary para-aramid blended fiber cone Amplifier power: 600 watts RMS; 1000 watts peak Typical in-room frequency response: 20 Hz to 200 Hz Typical in-room maximum sound output level: 115 - 118 dB SPL Inputs: One pair (stereo) unbalanced (RCA) -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting section describes some common problems and how to eliminate them. If this doesn’t solve your problem, please contact Emotiva Technical Support, where a real person will be glad to help you get up and running. - Page 27 • Verify that you have power. • If you have power and signal, but still have no output, then please contact Emotiva Technical Support. Problem: Excessive hum or noise • Check your signal source. •...
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Page 28: Emotiva Audio Corporation Limited Warranty
This warranty does not extend to any product which has been subjected to misuse, neglect, accident, improper installation, or where the serial number has been removed or defaced. Emotiva shall not be liable for incidental and/ or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. This limited warranty is freely transferable during the term of the warranty period. -
Page 29: Contact Information
Attn: Customer Service 135 Southeast Parkway Court Franklin, TN 37064 Note: To return items purchased through Emotiva for repair, warranty work, or refund you MUST call us at 1-877-EMO-TECH to obtain a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Our Shipping Department will NOT accept packages unless they have a valid RMA number clearly indicated on the outside of the package. -
Page 30: Accessories
(We do not, however, recommend or endorse fancy “boutique” audiophile cables.) Emotiva Audio offers both balanced and unbalanced cables that combine solid engineering, premium build quality, excellent performance, and reasonable cost. -
Page 31: Notes
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