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  • Page 1 SB-4000 cover OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 3 AV receiver settings and more. One of the most useful features of your SVS SB-4000 Subwoofer is the free SVS App, which can be used to fine tune performance from the convenience of your mobile device. Just visit the Apple®...

  • Page 4: Specifications & Features

    Frequency Response: 19-310Hz ± 3 dB Max Low Frequency Output: 126.8dB @ 32Hz 1/8 space 1m DRIVER FEATURES Proprietary 13.5” high-performance SVS SB-4000 Subwoofer Driver - optimized for sealed • cabinet design. 8-layer aluminum flat wire edge wound 3” voice coil for ultra-low distortion, efficient heat •...
  • Page 5 EQs for absolute best alignment with speakers and optimized performance in any room. • Groundbreaking SVS Bluetooth DSP control app for iOS and Android devices with three user presets allow custom tuning for every room and system. •...
  • Page 6 Easy-to-follow tutorial provides clear guidance for all functions. ACCESSORIES • Protective non-resonant steel mesh grill • IR remote control • Iso-elastomer feet • Extra heavy-duty, high current 6’ power cord • SB-4000 Subwoofer Owner’s Manual • Quick Start Guide page 4 | owner’s manual...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Control Settings for AV Receiver and Processors............... 11 Control Settings for Stereo Receiver or Preamplifier............11 Subwoofer Room Placement..................... 12 Subwoofer Control Options....................... 15 SVS Bluetooth App........................ 15 IR Remote Control......................... 15 Front Subwoofer Panel......................15 Advanced Subwoofer Controls....................16 Volume...........................

  • Page 8: Connecting Your Subwoofer

    AV receiver or preamplifier before setting your subwoofer up. Be sure your SB-4000 is switched to Off before plugging it in or connecting to your AV receiver. It’s also best to use cables with secure connections for optimal bass performance.

  • Page 9: Ac Power Connection

    Line Level Connection – Single LFE Channel The most common way to connect your SB-4000 is with a single RCA or XLR interconnect cable going from the LFE or SUB1 Output on your AV receiver or preamplifier to the LFE Input on your SB-4000.

  • Page 10: Line Level Connection - Stereo Receiver Or Preamplifier Left/Right Channels

    LINE LEVEL OUTPUTS REAR FRONT Enable and adjust the on-board low pass filter of the SB-4000 for a smooth blend with the main speakers. NOTE: For additional guidance on speaker/subwoofer crossover settings, please consult our Sound Experts or our Merlin subwoofer matching tool at www.svsound.com/merlin.

  • Page 11: Connecting Multiple Subwoofers

    CENTER (SUB1) Another option is to use the Left and Right RCA or XLR outputs on the SB-4000 to Daisy Chain additional subwoofers. It’s important to use the matching output and input terminals. For example, if you are using the RCA inputs, be sure to use the RCA outputs to daisy chain to the next subwoofer.
  • Page 12 SB-4000 CONNECTING & CONTROLLING YOUR SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER Connecting Multiple Subwoofers or “Going Dual” (cont’d) In a 2-channel system you can set up Stereo Subwoofers, where one is used for the Left Channel and one for the Right Channel. Typically, the subwoofers will be symmetrically placed according to your speakers.

  • Page 13: Control Settings For Av Receiver And Processors

    NOTE: Volume and low pass filter can be controlled from your mobile device via the Free SVS App, from the IR Remote Control, or using the buttons on the front panel interface.

  • Page 14: Subwoofer Room Placement

    “boomy” sound depending on your listening position. If you experience this, you can use the tuning controls to blend your SB-4000 more smoothly with your speakers or try pulling it further away from the walls to smooth out the bass response.
  • Page 15 SB-4000 SUBWOOFER ROOM PLACEMENT SUBWOOFER Front Placement Front of the room placement in between or just to the side of the front channel speakers is another common choice. Front of the room placement usually results in the best blending with the main speakers and center channel and minimizes localization effects.
  • Page 16 SB-4000 SUBWOOFER ROOM PLACEMENT SUBWOOFER Dual Subwoofer Placement Based on our own extensive testing, and research done by the professional audio community, we recommend the following placement options for dual subwoofers: • Opposite diagonal front/rear corners. • At the mid-points of the side walls.

  • Page 17: Subwoofer Control Options

    SUBWOOFER CONTROL OPTIONS SUBWOOFER Your SVS SB-4000 Subwoofer can be controlled from the new SVS Mobile App, an included IR Remote Control or via the front panel for unprecedented flexibility when optimizing performance for room layout, speakers, system set-up and more.

  • Page 18: Advanced Subwoofer Controls

    SB-4000 ADVANCED SUBWOOFER CONTROLS SUBWOOFER Volume Setting the level too high will cause the bass to seem bloated and is the single most common cause of bad sounding subwoofers. A rule of thumb is that the subwoofer should not draw attention to itself, but should simply make the systems low end seem more extended and accurate.

  • Page 19: Presets

    Allows up to three pre-saved settings for movie, music and custom. This enables easy switching to optimize your SB-4000s output and settings based on your specific listening preferences with different kinds of content. If using the SVS App, these presets can be renamed as desired. System Settings Allows you to adjust subwoofer stand-by mode and display settings such as timeout and bright- ness, and also reset the subwoofer to factory settings.

  • Page 20: Advanced Control Features Table

    SB-4000 ADVANCED CONTROLS FEATURE TABLE SUBWOOFER FEATURE OPTIONS & RANGES FEATURE RANGE / OPTION Volume -60dB – 0dB (1dB/step) Low Pass Filter LP Frequency: 30Hz – 200Hz (1Hz/step) LP Slope: 6dB, 12dB, 18dB, 24dB Phase 0° – 180° (1degree/step) Polarity...

  • Page 21: Ir Remote Control Flow Chart

    SB-4000 IR REMOTE AND FRONT CONTROL FLOW CHART SUBWOOFER VOLUME V -20dB LP FILT LP OFF LP FREQ LPF 80Hz LPS 12dB LP ON LP SLOPE PHASE 0° POLARITY POSITIVE NEGATIVE PARA EQ PEQ1 PEQX OFF FREQ PNF 50Hz PEQ2...

  • Page 22: Safety Instructions

    SB-4000 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SUBWOOFER • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. • Clean only with dry cloth. • Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc- tions.
  • Page 23 SB-4000 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SUBWOOFER WARNING! DO NOT INGEST BATTERY, CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD The remote control supplied with this product contains a coin/ button cell battery. if the coin/bu- ton cell battery is swallowed, it can cause internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.

  • Page 24: Fcc & Ic Compliance

    SB-4000 FCC & IC COMPLIANCE SUBWOOFER FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi- tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 25: Cleaning & Cabinet Care

    SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS Our SVS Sound Experts are standing by from Monday to Friday form 9AM-9PM ET, Saturday from 12PM-6PM, and Sunday from 12PM-4PM to assist you with subwoofer set-up and optimization, AV Receiver settings and more. They can be reached by phone, email or chat via the options below.
  • Page 26 SB-4000 NOTES SUBWOOFER ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
  • Page 28 (877) 626-5623 | 260 Victoria Rd. Youngstown, OH, USA | svsound.com...

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