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QUICK-START SUBWOOFER SETUP
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QUICK-START SUBWOOFER SETUP
STEP 1
INPUTS: Your subwoofer has three options for input connection.
Do not mix these inputs; whatever output you are using on your receiver
or pre-amp needs to be connected to the same input on your subwoofer.
RCA INPUT: The most common input method is the RCA jack.
Using a standard RCA cable hook this input to an RCA sub output jack
on your pre-amp processor or receiver.
BALANCED XLR INPUT:
processor has balanced XLR subwoofer line-out connections, you may
connect a Balanced XLR male connector to the XLR female input on
your subwoofer.
HIGH LEVEL INPUT: Use the "speaker-level" or high-level
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5-way binding post connectors only if your receiver or preamp lacks
a dedicated line-level subwoofer output jack. Connect speaker cables
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from your amplifier's left-channel and right-channel speaker output
binding posts to the high-level inputs using banana plugs (single or
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dual), spade connectors, pins, or bare cable if you wish (unscrew the top
of each binding post and insert the cable into the hole in the post; tighten
the knurled knob against the cable). You can run the speaker cables
either to the subwoofer first or the speaker first. NOTE: BE SURE TO
CONNECT BLACK TO BLACK AND RED TO RED.
STEP 2
LINE OUT (RCA or XLR Balanced) : If you are using
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more than one subwoofer the line out allows you to connect one
subwoofer to the next around your room. Be sure to use the same
cabling method as you have used from your pre-amp or receiver. Do
not mix the RCA, XLR Balanced, or High Level when daisy chaining
multiple subwoofers.
STEP 3
CROSSOVER : If you are using the Bass Management crossover
menu settings in your A/V receiver or pre-amp processor turn the
subwoofer crossover control to 150 Hz. If you are using the HIGH LEVEL
(Speaker Level) binding-post inputs, set the subwoofer crossover switch
to 80 Hz for any of our bookshelf models or 60 Hz for any of our floor-
standing models. Since every room and subwoofer location in it will
react differently we suggest you try some other crossover settings as
well, for example 40 Hz with a pair of A1s. You may find that the best
sound in your room is achieved using a slightly higher or slightly lower
crossover setting to our suggestion above,
STEP 4
VOLUME : Set the volume to 1/2 turn of the rotation range. Later,
during the set up process, you will likely return to this volume setting to
balance the output of the subwoofer to the other speakers. Your receiver
may be equipped with an auto-setup feature. These are very convenient
but will not always give you the most optimum audio quality in your room.
If you have the time we would suggest doing your set-up manually. You
can always compare your manual setup to the auto-setup to see which
one you prefer. After your initial set-up is complete, whether manual or
If your receiver or preamp-
auto, you may find you want to turn your subwoofer volume up or down
a small amount after listening to a variety of source material. Setting
up sub levels and proper sub placement in your room can be tricky but
worth putting some effort into as the results will be significant.
STEP 5
AC INPUT :
Your subwoofer is supplied set to either 115 volts
or 230 volts depending on the country we shipped it to. If you move
countries, this voltage can be changed by having a technician change
the fuse type (T6.3AL for 115V and T3.15AL for 230V) and move a cable
inside your subwoofer amplifier to the plug marked with the desired
voltage. Residents of some other countries will need to purchase an
adaptor or new proper power cord that fits your specific socket.
Once you have made appropriate connections from the A/V receiver or
preamp/processor to the subwoofer, find a nearby AC wall outlet and
connect the main power cord to the three-wire socket at the bottom of
the control panel. Move the power switch to the ON setting. The LED
POWER indicator should glow Green. Leave the switch at the ON
setting unless you go away for an extended period. Moving it to OFF will
shut down all power to the subwoofer.
STEP 6
TRIGGER: Use of the trigger input is an optional hook-up. If your
A/V receiver or A/V preamp-processor has a 12-volt trigger output,
you can run a 3.5mm connector cable to the subwoofer trigger input
and your subwoofer will power on and off with your A/V receiver or A/V
preamp-processor. When the trigger signal is in the "off" mode the LED
will change from Green to Red and the amplifier will be switched to a
low power consumption standby mode. If you have multiple subwoofers
you can run a 3.5mm connector cable from the trigger out on the first
subwoofer to the trigger input of the second subwoofer.
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