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Dynaudio Sub 3 Owner's Manual

Dynaudio Sub 3 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Sub 3 Owner’s manual...
  • Page 2 Hello Welcome to Dynaudio Sub 3 High-end low end: true Dynaudio performance...
  • Page 3 Introduction Important safety instructions About this manual Unpacking Controls and connections Operation Connecting the subwoofer Connecting a single subwoofer Multiple subwoofer connections Connecting loudspeakers Switching the subwoofer on/off Adjusting the volume (GAIN) This is Selecting the subwoofer cut-off frequency (SUB Lowpass) Setting the phase (Phase) Setting the satellite cut-off frequency Sub 3...
  • Page 4 (that’s why you R&D technology into every model. bought Dynaudio in the first place, after What comes out is audio reproduction at all), take a look at the information on the the highest level, making listening to following pages.
  • Page 5 Important safety instructions Important 1. Read these instructions. blades with one wider than the 12. Use only with the cart, stand, have fallen into the apparatus, the WARNING 2. Keep these instructions. other. A grounding type plug has tripod, bracket, or table specified apparatus has been exposed to Risk of Electric Shock.

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    General safety sign not avoided, will result in damage to the information needed to operate the The exclamation point within an equipment. Dynaudio Sub 3 successfully: equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence CAUTION • Before operation: Learn all...
  • Page 7 Unpacking Unpacking To find the suitable position for the Sub 3 Ensure that no part of the top-cover Check that the contents are Grille in your listening room, please read the is obstructing the opening at the top. complete The subwoofer can be operated without Note chapter “Positioning the subwoofer”...

  • Page 8: Controls And Connections

    Controls and connections POWER GAIN PHASE Controls and connections AUTO 0° 180° SAT Highpass SUB Lowpass ON/OFF SUB Lowpass that the signal must be a true LFE Flat 60Hz 80Hz Main power switch (to switch the Subwoofer lowpass frequency: signal or already have been filtered 50Hz 150Hz subwoofer manually on and off).

  • Page 9: Operation

    Slave Subwoofer inputs SAT/SUB Input Damage of device due to improper Phase The Dynaudio Sub 3 provides two This input allows the connection of the connection different signal inputs: full bandwidth signal from the processor/ Set the mains power switch to OFF receiver (preamplifier out).
  • Page 10 Connecting a single subwoofer Multiple subwoofer connections To connect the SAT/SUB input: To connect the LFE channel: The Dynaudio Sub 3 can be used To connect multiple subwoofers: Set the MODE switch of the second From the preamplifier output of your From the processor or receiver’s...
  • Page 11 LEFT Operation RIGHT POWER GAIN PHASE AUTO 0° 180° LFE / Slave IN SAT Highpass SUB Lowpass POWER GAIN PHASE SUB I/O To Slave Flat 60Hz 80Hz Power mode AUTO 0° 180° 50Hz 150Hz Slave SAT Highpass SUB Lowpass SAT/SUB Input SAT Output Flat 60Hz...
  • Page 12 Please also heed the instructions given in the operating manual of your Dynaudio dealer for assistance. To select the cut-off frequency: loudspeakers, and refer to “Cut-off frequencies” on page 25 for further...
  • Page 13 Just take care, not to LFE / Slave IN LFE / Slave IN in this case) by a highpass filter. The set it twice by setting either of Dynaudio Sub 3 provides three settings them to Flat. SUB I/O To Slave SUB I/O...

  • Page 14: Positioning The Subwoofer

    Positioning the subwoofer Positioning the subwoofer Impact of room-modes Listening Room Although it is often said that the location a lot of trial-and-error experimentation. tracks with repetitive bass across a Every listening environment will have of a subwoofer in a listening room is Always trust your ears, even if the large spectrum.
  • Page 15 Positioning the subwoofer Positioning possibilities Using multiple subwoofers Moving the subwoofer closer to walls Corner placement Free standing, away from wall and By using carefully positioned multiple and corners in particular will generally This placement yields maximum boost corner subwoofers it is possible to even out the increase the amount of bass.

  • Page 16: General Tips

    General tips General tips Check it out Vary the listening music Verify changes Try different subwoofer positions and When experimenting to find the Although in general it is best to make settings, before you finally choose a optimal settings, use a couple of music adjustments in the sequence outlined setup.
  • Page 17 General tips 50Hz Combined frequency response 100Hz Subwoofer 150Hz Main speakers POWER GAIN PHASE Cross-over frequencies set correctly AUTO 0° 180° Subwoofer and main speakers are perfectly matched, when the combined frequency response is smooth without bumps and gaps. A neutral sound will be the result. Frequency/Hz Frequency/Hz SAT Highpass...
  • Page 18 50Hz 150Hz Control possibilities General tips SAT/SUB Input SAT Output The Dynaudio Sub 3 provides two • SUB Lowpass: The upper cut-off SUB Lowpass = 80Hz Reduce weak amplifiers and Play a music track that has a controls to match the frequency...
  • Page 19 Specific tips Recommended first setting If you experience Speaker/amplifier this problem after ...try this SUB Lowpass SAT Highpass first setting... Large speaker, 50Hz Flat bass too bloated Decrease volume (GAIN), SAT Highpass powerful amplifier = 60Hz bass too weak Increase volume (GAIN), Increase SUB Lowpass step wise Large speaker, 50Hz...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Before consulting Subwoofer is switched on but no sound • No signal is present on either of the Make sure to switch the system your Dynaudio dealer, check this list first. from the subwoofer. subwoofer’s inputs. off first before making any •...

  • Page 21: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Warranty Care and maintenance 100-120V/220-240V 50/60Hz 3.15A Components of the highest quality are used in Recycling used products Cleaning the cabinet Changing the fuse This product is subjected to the your Sub 3. This assures years of trouble free European Union Waste Electrical and NOTICE WARNING...

  • Page 22: Warranty

    Dynaudio dealer. warranty. For additional information about the All warranty claims must be Dynaudio warranty conditions please accompanied by a copy of the original visit the Dynaudio website www. purchase invoice and warranties are only dynaudio.com.
  • Page 23 Sub 3 Designed and engineered by Dynaudio Labs in Denmark Dynaudio A/S 8660 Skanderborg Denmark dynaudio.com Sub 3 Owner’s Manual Item no. 4552201E All text and image copyrights reserved. Subject to change without notice.

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