Monoprice SWA-400 User Manual

Monoprice SWA-400 User Manual

400-watt subwoofer amplifier with dsp and presets

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SWA-400 400-watt Subwoofer Amplifier
with DSP and Presets
P/N 31029
User's Manual

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  • Page 1 SWA-400 400-watt Subwoofer Amplifier with DSP and Presets P/N 31029 User's Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES ............................3 FEATURES ..........................................5 CUSTOMER SERVICE ....................................5 PACKAGE CONTENTS ....................................6 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ....................................6 Front Panel ........................................6 Rear Panel ........................................7 SAMPLE CONNECTION DIAGRAMS ............................... 8 CHANGING VOLTAGE ....................................10 RACK MOUNTING ......................................11 DSP MENU OPERATION ...................................
  • Page 3: Safety Warnings And Guidelines

    SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES Please read this entire manual before using this device, paying extra attention to these safety warnings and guidelines. Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.  This device is intended for indoor use only. ...
  • Page 4  If the operating voltage level is changed, the fuse must be changed to ensure continued protection.  Unplug this device from the power source when not in use.  Take care to prevent damage to the power cord. Do not allow it to become crimped, pinched, walked on, or become tangled with other cords.
  • Page 5: Features

    If you have any problem with your order, please give us an opportunity to make it right. You can contact a Monoprice Customer Service representative through the Live Chat link on our website www.monoprice.com during normal business hours (Mon-Fri: 5am-7pm PT, Sat-Sun: 9am-...
  • Page 6: Package Contents

    PACKAGE CONTENTS Please take an inventory of the package contents to ensure you have all the items listed below. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Monoprice Customer Service for a replacement. 1x SWA-400 400-watt Subwoofer Amplifier 2x Rack Mount Ears...
  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel 1. LINE IN/OUT: Two RCA jacks for accepting line level or LFE inputs. The output RCA jacks carry the original input signal for connecting an amplifier or other line level device. 2. SPEAKER LEVEL IN/OUT: Speaker wire connectors for accepting a speaker level input.
  • Page 8: Sample Connection Diagrams

    7. FUSE HOLDER: The FUSE HOLDER houses the power fuse, as well as a replacement CHANGING VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS fuse. See the sections for details about the fuse. SAMPLE CONNECTION DIAGRAMS...
  • Page 10: Changing Voltage

    CHANGING VOLTAGE The amplifier features the ability to operate with either 120 or 240 VAC nominal line voltage level. A switch on the rear panel allows you to select which voltage level it operates at. To change the operating voltage, first power off and unplug the amplifier from the power source.
  • Page 11: Rack Mounting

    RACK MOUNTING The amplifier includes two rack mount ears and screws to attach them to the sides. Note that, due to the weight of the amplifier, it is recommended that rear supports be secured to the rear rack rails. Hardware to do this is not supplied because it is specific to the type and depth of rack being used.
  • Page 12: Dsp Menu Map

    DSP MENU MAP The following table shows the various menu options and the available parameters for the DSP menu. Home Page-Master Volume -9, -6, -3, 0, +3, +6, +9 Preset Choose Preset 1, 2, 3 Crossover Freq 60, 80, 90, 120, 150 Crossover Slope -12, -18, -24, -48 Phase...
  • Page 13: Dsp Menu Details

    Crossover Slope: Also known as roll-off, the slope refers to how abruptly the high frequencies are cut off. The SWA-400 offers 4 slopes from -12dB to -48dB. This setting refers to how many decibels above the selected Crossover Freq are attenuated (turned down) per octave.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    SWA-400. Use this mode if you are connecting the SWA-400 to the LFE output of your amplifier or AV receiver. Auto Off: If no audio signal is present for an extended period of time, the SWA-400 can be switched into standby mode to conserve electricity. Choose from 5-30 minutes in 5 minute increments or turn the function off.
  • Page 15: Technical Support

    TECHNICAL SUPPORT Monoprice is pleased to provide free, live, online technical support to assist you with any questions you may have about installation, setup, troubleshooting, or product recommendations. If you ever need assistance with your new product, please come online to talk to one of our friendly and knowledgeable Tech Support Associates.

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