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Page 3: Important Safety Precautions And Explanation Of Symbols
Please read this manual thoroughly before attempting to install, configure, or operate the Emotiva Airmotiv S8 Flex Subwoofer. After successful installation and configuration of the Flex Sub, be sure to retain this manual in a safe place for future reference. - Page 4 DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of a grounding or polarized plug by removing ground pins or using unsafe adapters. A polarized plug has two blades - one wider than the other. A grounding plug has a third ground prong in addition to the two main conductors. The wide blade or third groundling prong is provided for your safety.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Setting The AC Line Voltage ..................7 Airmotiv S8 Flex Subwoofer ..................8 Airmotiv S8 Flex Subwoofer Controls ..............9 Subwoofer Placement and Configuration ............12 System Configurations ....................13 Care and Maintenance ....................19 Emotiva Audio Corporation Five-Year Limited Warranty ....... 20 Notes ..........................23 Page 1... - Page 6 AIRMOTIV S8 F ubwOOFeR Page 2...
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Page 7: Introduction
2.1 channel active bass management that’s built into the Flex Sub. And, of course, we’ve made sure that the Airmotiv S8 Flex Sub looks good, with or without its removable sculpted grill, and sounds great with both music and movies. -
Page 8: About This Manual
This manual will provide you with all the information you need to achieve great performance, accurate sound, and many years of reliable service from your Airmotiv S8 Flex Subwoofer. We suggest that you read through the entire manual; we kept things as short and direct as possible. -
Page 9: Features
Flexible connection options integrate perfectly with almost any home theater or stereo music systems. The following are a few of the feature highlights of our Airmotiv S8 Flex Subwoofer: • High performance, compact size, and great sound - The Airmotiv S8 Flex Subwoofer is a flexible, compact, high-performance 8”... -
Page 10: Unpacking
AIRMOTIV S8 F ubwOOFeR Unpacking Your Airmotiv S8 Flex 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 Flex Sub from the packing carton and remove all wrappings and shipping material. -
Page 11: Quick Start
Find some music you really like to listen to. • Enjoy! While you’re enjoying your Airmotiv S8 Flex Sub, it would be a great time to read the rest of the manual to learn more about them. Setting The AC Line Voltage Before plugging in your Airmotiv S8 Flex Subwoofer for the first time, confirm that it is configured to operate at the correct line voltage for your area. -
Page 12: Airmotiv S8 Flex Subwoofer
Airmotiv S8 Flex Subwoofer The Airmotiv S8 Flex Subwoofer is the ideal way to extend the bass response of your audio system to cover the last octave of bass with authority and finesse. The Airmotiv S8 Flex Sub can deliver the solid... -
Page 13: Airmotiv S8 Flex Subwoofer Controls
AIRMOTIV S8 F ubwOOFeR Airmotiv S8 Flex Subwoofer Controls HIGH LEVEL IN 60 HZ 80 HZ 100 HZ STATUS VOLUME X-OVER AUTO PHASE POWER All of the controls and input connections on the Airmtiv S8 Flex Subwoofer are on the rear panel. - Page 14 You may then adjust it later to fine tune the sound of your system. 7. X-Over (Crossover) Control The Airmotiv S8 Flex Sub includes a built-in active crossover. This control allows you to adjust the crossover frequency of the internal low pass filter for the best match with your main speakers.
- Page 15 Note: If the fuse in your Flex Sub blows repeatedly without apparent reason, then you might have an electrical fault in your Flex Sub, and you should call Emotiva Technical Support for assistance.
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Page 16: Subwoofer Placement And Configuration
Flex Sub will depend on the type of system you have. The following section provides several typical examples of how the Flex Sub may be connected and configured. Please feel free to call us at Emotiva Technical Support if you have any questions about how to connect or configure your Flex Sub. -
Page 17: System Configurations
AIRMOTIV S8 F ubwOOFeR System Configuration #1 System: A surround sound preamp/processor, A/V receiver, or stereo preamp, with built-in bass management and a subwoofer output. Connections: • Connect the subwoofer output of your AVR, processor, or preamp to the LFE Input on the Flex Subwoofer. - Page 18 AIRMOTIV S8 F ubwOOFeR System Configuration #2 System: A surround sound preamp/processor, A/V receiver, or stereo preamp, with a subwoofer output, but with no built-in bass management. Connections: • Connect the subwoofer outputs of your AVR, processor, or preamp, to the Left Input and Right Input on the Flex Subwoofer.
- Page 19 AIRMOTIV S8 F ubwOOFeR System Configuration #3 System: A stereo preamp or processor that has line-level connections to a separate power amp but lacks a separate subwoofer output. Connections: • Disconnect the outputs of your preamp or processor from the inputs of your power amp and connect them to the Left Input and Right Input on the Flex Sub.
- Page 20 AIRMOTIV S8 F ubwOOFeR System Configuration #4 System: An AVR or integrated amplifier that has no line level outputs or internal bass management. Connections: • Connect an extra set of speaker cables from the output of your amplifier to the High Level Inputs on the Flex Sub.
- Page 21 AIRMOTIV S8 F ubwOOFeR System Configuration #5 System: You have a stereo receiver or integrated amplifier, which has no subwoofer output or bass management, and that you wish to use with a subwoofer and a separate power amplifier. Connections: •...
- Page 22 AIRMOTIV S8 F ubwOOFeR WARNING: DO NOT connect an amplifier with a balanced output to the High-Level Inputs on the Flex Sub. This input uses a common ground, which is incompatible with most amplifiers that have fully balanced outputs, and may cause distortion, or damage to the amplifier, if connected to them.
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Page 23: Care And Maintenance
AIRMOTIV S8 F ubwOOFeR Care and Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Your Airmotiv S8 Flex Subwoofer requires no periodic maintenance or calibration. Cleaning the Cabinet and Baffle • The cabinet of your Flex Sub should normally be cleaned with a rag dampened with plain water. -
Page 24: Emotiva Audio Corporation Five-Year Limited Warranty
The original owner must make a claim within the Term of the Warranty. A claim shall not be valid (and Emotiva has no obligation related to the claim) if it is not made within the Term and if it is not made in strict compliance with the requirements of the “How do you get service?”... - Page 25 (v) to consumable parts, such as batteries or failure of or damage to the Product caused by batteries; (vi) if any Emotiva serial number has been removed or defaced on the product; (vii) glass or plastic panels, cabinetry, trim or other appearance items; (viii) cosmetic wear or damage to remote controls by user.
- Page 26 What if my product is damaged on the way to you? Emotiva is not liable for damages that may incur while an item is in transport to us. Please purchase insurance when you ship your item. If your Product was not adequately packaged, we will refuse receipt and the damaged package will be returned to you at your cost.
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Page 27: Notes
AIRMOTIV S8 F ubwOOFeR Notes All information contained in this manual is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. In keeping with our policy of ongoing product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes to the design and features of our products without prior notice.
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