Setup And Adjustment; Operation - MTX TSW10 Owner's Manual

SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENT
After you have selected an initial location for your subwoofer and have connected it into your system, have a
seat in your normal listening position and have someone help you with the following adjustments:
A) If you are using the line level inputs and your main speakers are receiving a full range signal, set the
subwoofer crossover frequency control to its full counterclockwise position.
B) Set the polarity switch to the "normal" position and the level control to the full counterclockwise position
at "minimum".
C) Turn Off the loudness control and set the bass tone control on your main amplifier to the flat position.
D) Use familiar program material that has substantial bass content and play your main system at a moderate
volume level.
E) Slowly rotate the subwoofer level control clockwise until a good balance is achieved between the low
frequency output of your subwoofer and the mid bass and upper frequencies from your main speakers.
F) Slowly rotate the subwoofer crossover frequency control clockwise to attain the best blend between the
level of the subwoofer and the main speakers in the midbass crossover region. Advancing the control
too far will cause a "boominess" in the overall sound and will add an unnatural "chesty" quality to male
voices
G) Change the polarity switch from "0°" to "180°" to determine which position results
in the most overall bass output. Leave the switch in the position that gives the highest
output level.

OPERATION

After you have connected your subwoofer, adjusted it for proper operation with the rest of your system, and
experimented to find the best location for it, it's time to sit back and enjoy it. As you do, here are some hints for
getting the most out of your subwoofer.
A) The subwoofer's level control is designed to adjust the balance between your subwoofer and main
stereo speakers and should not be used as a substitute for the bass or loudness controls on your
amplifier or receiver. If more bass is desired, advance the bass or loudness controls on your main
amplifier or receiver.
B) Your subwoofer's auto turn-On/turn-Off feature allows "set it and forget it" operation by keeping the
electronics in a standby mode until a signal is detected, which turns the amplifier on instantly. When
there is no signal present after a few minutes, the electronics will again shut down to the standby
mode. We do suggest that you turn the subwoofer Off using its power switch if it is to be unused for
an extended period of time. For additional protection against damage from lightning, we recommend
unplugging the line cord.
C) The tone controls on your preamplifier, receiver, or amplifier should be used with caution and care.
Excessive boost in certain frequency ranges can cause heavy demands on amplifier and loudspeaker
components resulting in overheating, distortion, mechanical overload, and premature failure.
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