mportant afety nformatIon Read these instructions Keep these instructions CAUTION Heed all warnings RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Follow all instructions DO NOT OPEN Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, Do not block any ventilation openings.
npackIng Your subwoofer should reach you in perfect condition . If you notice any shipping damage, please contact your Dealer immediately . Gently lift the unit out, and remove all the packing material . It's important to save all the packing materials and the box in case your subwoofer ever needs to be moved or returned .
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Power Indicator. This light is illuminated blue when the subwoofer is turned on and playing. It illuminates red when the subwoofer is in on, but in Standby mode. Low-Level Inputs. These connect with RCA type cables from the line-level outputs of your receiver or preamp.
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STATUS ➓ TRIGGER BALANCE OPTIONAL WIRELESS RECEIVER 220-240V~ L/LFE LOW LEVEL POWER USB POWER FUSE T15AL/250V 500mA 100-120V~60Hz 12A 100-120V~ 220-240V~50Hz 6A FTEQ 10. Trigger (FTEQ-12 Only). 12V trigger input turns the amplifier On or Off and overrides the automatic signal detection circuit, reducing power consumption when not in use.
ubwoofer lacement Subwoofer placement can greatly influence its performance . All rooms are different, but the loudest output will likely occur if the subwoofer is placed in a corner of the room on the same wall as the front channel speakers . You may need to experiment with more than one location, always testing the sound from the primary listening position until you find the right balance and consistency in the bass performance .
(lfe) onnectIng your ubwoofer AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO TUNER SPEAKERS CLASS 2 WIRING MAIN MAIN DIGITAL INPUT ➁ COAXIL – – – MAIN REAR SURROUND CENTER OPTICAL ➀ (LFE) MONITOR WOOFER WOOFER CENTER 2 CH INPUT OUTPUT LFE Output STATUS 100-120V~ 220-240V~ L/LFE OPTIONAL WIRELESS RECEIVER...
onnectIng your ubwoofer tereo 2-Channel Ampli er LFE/ Stereo Output STATUS 100-120V~ 220-240V~ L/LFE OPTIONAL WIRELESS RECEIVER LOW LEVEL POWER USB POWER FUSE T8AL/250V 500mA 100-120V~60Hz 6A 220-240V~50Hz 3A FRS Subwoofer (back) If your processor or receiver does not have a Sub/LFE output, but has a stereo output, you can connect a stereo RCA type cable from the stereo output to the Low Level red and white inputs on the back on the subwoofer .
onfIgurIng your ubwoofer The companion smartphone app allows you to setup and configure your subwoofer from the comfort of your seating position . Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store . Adjustments like volume, x-over frequency, phase, etc ., as well as the Auto EQ function, can be adjusted within the app .
Crossover Crossover. Selects the low pass filter frequency and is adjustable from 42Hz to 500Hz. Variable/LFE toggle. Toggles between using the app to select the low pass filter frequency and the AV Receiver selecting the low pass filter frequency. Slope. Adjusts the slope of the crossover frequency. The higher the value, the steeper the cutoff.
Delay Delay. Sets the distance that the subwoofer is located from the listening area and applies an acoustic delay to compensate for the time that the audio from the subwoofer takes to reach your ear. Adjustable from 5-80ft (1.5~24M) Variable/AVR Toggle. Toggles between using the app to select the delay and the AV Receiver selecting the delay.
Using Auto EQ Auto EQ is used to compensate for and correct for acoustic room anomalies that can cause inferior bass performance . Auto EQ takes a series of measurements in and around your primary listening position, makes complex calculations and applies those acoustic corrections- all from the comfort of your listening area .
pecIfIcatIonS FRS-8 Woofer 8” High-excursion Fiberglass Cone with Big-Roll Surround Frequency Response 24-200Hz Amplifier Power 1000 Watts Peak Communication Type Bluetooth Low Energy Crossover Frequency 40-500Hz Dimensions (L x W x H) mm / inches 10 .3” x 10 .7” x 11 .1” (262mm x 272mm x 282mm) Voltage 100-120VAC or 220-240VAC Selectable Cabinet...
ImIted arranty Nortek Security & Control, LLC (“Nortek Security & Control”) warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this product will be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for the following periods and subject to the limitations and exclusions set forth below: 2-Year Warranty This warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers of the product.
ttentIon alued uStomerS To ensure that consumers obtain quality pre-sale and after-sale support and service, products are sold exclusively through authorized dealers . This warranty is VOID if the products have been purchased from an unauthorized dealer . Nortek Security & Control offers a variety of accessories to make your installation of this and other products easy, economical, and professional .
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