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- Page 1 SVSound ™ STA-800D/1000D Equipped Subs Manual Version 1.4 June 2011 © 2011 Specialty Technologies, LLC Call SVSound 877.626.5623 www.svsound.com ™ • •...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SVSound ™ STA-800D/1000D Equipped Subs Table of Contents Safety Instructions Welcome About Your SVS Subwoofer Connectivity & Panel Operations Integrated Function Controller Setup, Calibration & Integration Port Tuning Setup & Use of PEQ Room Compensation Terms & Conditions © 2011 Specialty Technologies, LLC Call SVSound 877.626.5623... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
SVSound ™ STA-800D/1000D Equipped Subs Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. - Page 4 SVSound ™ STA-800D/1000D Equipped Subs Important Safety Instructions 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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Page 5: Welcome
SVSound ™ STA-800D/1000D Equipped Subs WELCOME At SVS, you can actually hear the tireless research and design efforts built into our subwoofers and speak- ers. Years are spent developing any SVS product. These days our teams work typically span from our Ohio headquarters to all corners of the USA and of course with the finest component suppliers in Asia and Europe as well. -
Page 6: About Your Svs Subwoofer
SVSound ™ STA-800D/1000D Equipped Subs About your SVS Subwoofer There maybe be other subwoofers that look like them, but virtually none work like them. SVS subwoofers are decidedly different in how they are designed, produced, sold, and the exceptionally high quality com- ponents we use. -
Page 7: Connectivity & Panel Operations
Operation of the Power Mode Switch NOTE: Depending on the version of the STA-800D/STA-1000D amplifier, the LCD display may or may not light when power is first applied. Even if the LCD display does not light when power is applied, if the amplifier is in the AUTO mode, it will play source material when a suitable signal is applied. - Page 8 Alternatively, for two-channel preamps that do not have (or do not use) any digital management, the typical connectivity scenario would be to use both the main channel Left and Right inputs into the STA-800D/STA- 1000D (Fig. 5). In this case the subwoofer would sit between the main L/R outputs of the preamp and the L/R inputs of the STA-800D/STA1000D, with the L/R outputs of the STA-800D/STA-1000D going to the inputs of the power amplifier for the system’s L/R main speakers.
- Page 9 SVSound ™ STA-800D/1000D Equipped Subs Connectivity & Panel Operations FIG. 4 © 2011 Specialty Technologies, LLC Call SVSound 877.626.5623 www.svsound.com ™ • •...
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- Page 11 SVSound ™ STA-800D/1000D Equipped Subs Connectivity & Panel Operations If you have one of SVS’s AS-EQ1 high-resolution, multi-subwoofer Equalizers, see Figure 6 for proper connec- tivity with one or more subwoofers. Also refer to your AS-EQ1 Operator Manual for detailed information on connectivity and setup of the AS-EQ1 into your listening environment.
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Page 12: Power Cord
Power Mode Switch The Power Mode switch allows the STA-800D/STA-1000D to either stay on all the time, or go into Standby if no signal is being received. When in Standby mode and a signal is detected on one of the inputs, the STA- 800D/STA-1000D will turn on and begin playing the material on its active input(s). -
Page 13: Integrated Function Controller
This SVS Subwoofer is equipped with an advanced digital amplifier, the SVS STA- 800D/STA-1000D Sledge™ DSP Amplifier. The STA-800D/STA-1000D Sledge™ amp is not only digital for amplification, but also for all amplifier control functions. Notice there is a single knob and a two line LCD display that allow you to set the various Functions and their parameters of the SVS Subwoofer. - Page 14 SVSound ™ STA-800D/1000D Equipped Subs Integrated Function Controller There are up to eight Functions within the top-level menu structure that allow configuration of the subwoofer. These Functions include: • Volume (dB) • High pass filter adjustment (disable/enable, frequency, and slope) • Low pass filter adjustment (disable/enable, frequency, and slope) • Phase setting (degrees) • High pass delay (milliseconds) • Room compensation (disable/enable, frequency, and slope) • Subwoofer tune (sealed, 16Hz, 20Hz) • Parametric EQ (PEQ) 1 and PEQ 2 (frequency, level and Q for each) The following section describes each Function in detail, along with its use and available settings/values. Once familiar with the operation of the IFC on the SVS subwoofer, there is a block-level diagram included at the end of the section if needed for quick reference.
- Page 15 SVSound ™ STA-800D/1000D Equipped Subs Integrated Function Controller To disable the HPF, rotate the IFC knob until the message “HIGH PASS DISABLE?” is displayed. Single-click the IFC knob to disable the HPF, and single-click again to get to the top-level menu. If the HPF disable feature is selected accidentally, double-click the IFC knob to return to the top-level menu. Low Pass Filter (LPF) Adjustment The LPF Function sets the frequency and slope for the low frequencies that will be played by the subwoofer.
- Page 16 SVSound ™ STA-800D/1000D Equipped Subs Integrated Function Controller High Pass Delay (STA-1000D) The High Pass delay Function is a unique capability that allows the sound from the main speakers to be de- layed. This feature allows users who have no means of time aligning their speakers and subwoofer through their AVR or pre/pro (common with two channel analog systems) to add a delay-inducing component to their subwoofer path such as a digital equalizer. The High Pass Delay affects the Output whether or not the High Pass Filter in the STA-1000D is enabled or disabled.
- Page 17 Subwoofer Tune (Ported Subwoofers Only) Note: This Function is active only in ported subwoofers and is inactive in sealed subwoofers. The Subwoofer Tune Function allows the STA-800D/STA-1000D’s subsonic filter to be set based upon how the ports have been blocked on a ported subwoofer.
- Page 18 SVSound ™ STA-800D/1000D Equipped Subs Integrated Function Controller Refer to the section later in this guide titled “Advanced Features: Parametric Equalizer (PEQ)” for more details on how to actually use the PEQ features of the STA-800D/STA-1000D. From the IFC WELCOME screen, single-click the IFC knob and rotate the IFC knob seven clicks clockwise until the display reads “MENU/P-EQ”. Single-click the IFC knob to select the PEQ1 Function or rotate the IFC knob clockwise or counter-clockwise and single-click to select PEQ2 Function. From the PEQ1/PEQ2 Function menu, single-click to select the desired PEQ band Frequency menu (to skip to the Level Menu or Q Menu, turn the IFC knob the appropriate number of turns). Single-click to change the PEQ band center frequency. When selected, the display will be blinking and the value will change as the IFC knob is turned. Available center frequencies include 31, 35, 40, 46, 50, 56, 63, 70, 80, 90, 100, 112, or 125Hz. To save...
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Page 21: Setup, Calibration & Integration
The STA-800D/STA-1000D amplifier also offers room correction features to help with location and place- ment. These include two single-band PEQs (PEQ1 and PEQ2), as well as a Room Compensation filter that can attenuate overly loud bass caused by room gain. - Page 22 Normally, you would use a single RCA (single-ended) or XLR (balanced) cable from your AVR or pre/pro’s “Sub Pre Out” connector and attach it to either the Left or Right Input on the STA-800D/STA-1000D ampli- fier. If you have multiple subwoofers you can split the signal at the AVR or pre/pro using a “Y” adapter, or you can daisy-chain an additional subwoofer through an Output connector on the STA-800D/STA-1000D amplifier with the HPF disabled if so equipped.
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Page 23: Calibrating The Subwoofer
Outputs for these channels to the corresponding Inputs of the STA-800D/STA-1000D, and the Outputs of the STA-800D/STA-1000D to the Inputs of the power amplifier for the main Left and Right speakers. If you are using two subwoofers (one for each channel), connect the Left Output to one sub and the Right Output to the second sub. - Page 24 SVSound ™ STA-800D/1000D Equipped Subs Setup, Calibration & Integration If you have two or more subwoofers in your system, it is important that they be level-matched (set at the same level relative to one another) before starting the calibration process. If the subs are not level-matched, there is a risk of unbalanced bass and potential subwoofer localization in your listening environment.
- Page 25 Trim controls found in the menu for each channel. When playing the test tone for the subwoofer, use the VOLUME control on the STA-800D/STA-1000D to raise or lower the level of the subwoofer to read 75 dB leaving the subwoofer Trim control in the AVR or pre/pro set to -3 dB. (Note the meter may fluctuate by several dB when measuring the subwoofer.
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Page 26: Port Tuning
The subsonic filter is adjusted using the “Subwoofer Tune” function accessible by using the Integrated Function Controller (IFC) on your STA-800D/STA-1000D Sledge™ amplifier. See the section above on how to use the IFC to change the value of the Subwoofer Tune. -
Page 27: Setup & Use Of Peq
+ 3dB, thus obtaining a more accurate sound. The STA-800D/STA-1000D Sledge™ amplifier in your subwoofer contains two PEQ filters labeled PEQ1 and PEQ2 so you can implement one (STA-800D) or two (STA-1000D) different sets of cut or boost. - Page 28 SVSound ™ STA-800D/1000D Equipped Subs Setup & Use of PEQ The Level control (labeled “Level:”) determines the amount of cut or boost applied to the frequency re- sponse, centered on the FREQ: frequency and Q: wide. If Level is set to 0, the specific PEQ filter is disabled.
- Page 29 SVSound ™ STA-800D/1000D Equipped Subs Setup & Use of PEQ Measuring In-Room Frequency Response: In order to use the PEQ effectively, you must measure the in-room FR of the subwoofer at the listening positions. This can be done manually using test tones and a spreadsheet, or it can be accomplished using software such as “TrueRTA”, or “Room EQ Wizard (REW)”.
- Page 30 SVSound ™ STA-800D/1000D Equipped Subs Setup & Use of PEQ Option 1: Measure the FR of Subwoofer Only Using Excel Spreadsheet: To measure the FR of the subwoofer only, connect your sound card output directly to a line level input on the subwoofer.
- Page 31 SVSound ™ STA-800D/1000D Equipped Subs Setup & Use of PEQ Option 2: Measure the Combined FR of the Speakers and Subwoofer using Excel Spreadsheet: To measure the combined FR of the front speakers and subwoofer (to include the digital crossover in your processor), connect your sound card output to an analog input on your processor.
- Page 32 SVSound ™ STA-800D/1000D Equipped Subs Setup & Use of PEQ Set the Frequency control to the approximate center frequency of the largest peak. Set the Q control to 14.4 (narrowest bandwidth), and set the Level control to -6 dB. Play the test tones again and re-measure and re- plot the affected portion of the FR curve and visually evaluate your results.
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Page 33: Room Compensation
SVSound ™ STA-800D/1000D Equipped Subs Room Compensation Advanced Features: Room Compensation In typical home theaters a phenomenon known as “room gain” can play a major role in how accurately bass is produced. When any subwoofer produces notable bass energy below 40Hz, the output you will perceive is different than the sub’s normal output would be (if unaffected by your room’s walls). -
Page 34: Terms & Conditions
SVSound ™ STA-800D/1000D Equipped Subs Terms & Conditions Terms and Conditions: Details are available on request, please contact your Dealer for more. Note that these terms and conditions do not affect your statutory rights. Shipping: When you receive your new subwoofer, please check to ensure there is no damage. If after unpacking...