GoldenEar Technology Forcefield 30 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
1/19/22 10:23 AM
1/19/22 10:23 AM

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  • Page 1 ForceField Powered Subwoofers Owner’s Manual ForceFieldManual_ENG_FRENCH_01_14_22.indd 1 ForceFieldManual_ENG_FRENCH_01_14_22.indd 1 1/19/22 10:23 AM 1/19/22 10:23 AM...
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    ForceField Owner’s Manual Congratulations! Congratulations and thank you for purchasing GoldenEar’s ForceField Subwoofer! You are about ™ to hear the spectacular difference these technically advanced low frequency reproducers will make in your music and/or home theater system! Our engineering team’s years of audio products design experience in developing leading-edge speaker systems has led to these extraordinary products.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions –...
  • Page 4 ForceField Owner’s Manual SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SPECIFIC TO FORCEFIELD SUBWOOFER The cautionary marking label is located on back of subwoofer. POWER SUPPLY The fuse and power disconnect device are located on the back of the subwoofer. The disconnect device is the power cord, detachable at either the speaker or the wall. The power cord must be disconnected from the subwoofer before servicing.
  • Page 5: Subwoofer Installation

    Subwoofer Installation Your new ForceField subwoofer contains a built-in amplifier and electronic crossover. Of the several ways to install your subwoofer, none is considered “better” than another; rather, each is best depending on what type of entertainment system you own and how you plan to integrate your subwoofer. Read these installation suggestions below to determine which options best suit your needs.
  • Page 6 ForceField Owner’s Manual Figures A & B below highlight how bass output is generally affected by room placement. When seated in a typical listening area of your room, placing the subwoofer inside the “shaded” areas will typically result in best bass performance. Corner placement provides the most bass, but at the expense of accuracy.
  • Page 7 In addition to the above mentioned setup for stereo subwoofers, some state-of-the-art home theater installations have begun to use a separate subwoofer placed in the rear of the room and we recommend this for the absolute ultimate in movie bass performance. When using two subwoofers, placing one in the front of the room and the other in the rear of the room usually provides the best bass performance and sonic integration.
  • Page 8 ForceField Owner’s Manual Subwoofer Connection We recommend the use of high-quality cables and connectors when hooking up your subwoofer (see your dealer). INPUT CONFIGURATIONS Left/LFE Input (Line-Level RCA) – Allows connection from the Sub/LFE Output of an A/V receiver, processor or other suitable low-passed, low-level source.
  • Page 9: Connection Options

    Input Switch – Down position (LFE IN) for use with an A/V receiver, processor or subwoofer control unit that has a Sub-Out/LFE-Out jack, or up position (Left/Right In) when used in a stereo configuration with the Left/Right preamp outputs of an A/V receiver, processor or integrated amplifier. Auto On/Off –...
  • Page 10 ForceField Owner’s Manual Left and Right Inputs – For use in a stereo configuration using the Left/Right preamp outputs of your receiver, processor or integrated amplifier. Use RCA-to-RCA analog interconnect cables to connect the subwoofer and position the Input Switch in the LEFT/RIGHT IN (Up) position, as shown. In this configuration the subwoofer’s Lowpass Crossover control is now active, allowing a setting that matches the roll of your main speakers.
  • Page 11 DUAL SUBWOOFER CONNECTIONS Connection using Left/LFE Inputs – From your A/V receiver or preamp, attach a RCA-type “Y” connector to the Sub/LFE out (unless your receiver or processor has two Sub outs) and then run an RCA-type analog interconnect cable to each subwoofer’s LEFT/LFE Input. Select the LFE In (DOWN) position on the Input Select switch. For further setup instructions, refer to Bass Management System Setup section below.
  • Page 12 ForceField Owner’s Manual FINE TUNING Once you have the rest of your speakers positioned in the room (and have set speaker distances and calibrated speaker levels with your Processor or A/V Receiver, if applicable) it’s time for a little fine tuning. (NOTE: Set tone or equalizer controls on your receiver or preamplifier to flat (or 0°) and switch any loudness controls off.) When setting up your subwoofer use music and video soundtracks that you know well.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you experience any difficulties with your ForceField subwoofers, try the suggestions described below. If you are still having problems, please consult your GoldenEar Authorized Dealer for assistance. Make sure all your system interconnects and power cords are solidly in place. Should you experience any level of ground hum or noise, try plugging the power cord into the same circuit as your amplifier.
  • Page 14: Specifications

    ForceField Owner’s Manual Specifications ForceField 30 Dimensions: ⁄ " (32.2 cm) H (w/feet) x 11 ⁄ " (28.9 cm) W x 15 ⁄ " (40.6 cm) D Weight: 31.50 lbs. (14.29 kg) Frequency Response: 18 Hz – 250 Hz Driver Complement: One 8" long-throw high-output bass driver One 9"...
  • Page 15: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty 5-YEARS FOR DRIVERS AND CABINETS, 3-YEARS FOR ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS GoldenEar™ warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this GoldenEar Loudspeaker Product (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years covering the drivers and cabinets, and three (3) years for the electronic components from the date of the original purchase from a GoldenEar Authorized Dealer.
  • Page 16 ForceField Powered Subwoofers Quick Start Guide Schnellstart-Anleitung Guide de démarrage rapide Guía de inicio rápido Guida di installazione rapida Snelstartgids Snabbstartguide Краткое руководство пользователя Guia de iniciação rápida...
  • Page 17 The crossed-out wheeled bin is the European Union symbol for indicating separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment. This product contains electrical and electronic equipment which should be reused, recycled or recovered and should not be disposed of with unsorted regular waste. Please return the unit or contact the authorised dealer from whom you purchased this product for more information. DE Die durchgestrichene Abfalltonne auf Rädern ist das Symbol der Europäischen Union für die getrennte Entsorgung von Elektro- und Elektronikprodukten.
  • Page 18 DE Technische Daten FR ForceField 30 ForceField 40 Dimensions " (37.3 cm) H (w/feet) x 13 " (33.7 cm) W x 18 " (46.5 cm) D " (32.2 cm) H (w/feet) x 11 " (28.9 cm) W x 15 " (40.6 cm) D Weight 31.50 lbs.
  • Page 19 1. Remove any wrapping 2. Carefully cut tape. and stand up as shown. DE Schneiden Sie vorsichtig das Klebeband auf. FR Coupez DE Entfernen Sie jegliche Verpackung und soigneusement le ruban SP Cortar stellen Sie den Karton wie abgebildet auf. la cinta con cuidado IT Tagliare FR Retirez tout emballage et levez le con cura il nastro NL Snijd de tape...
  • Page 20 Positioning - Check the User Manual for Detailed Instructions FR Connexions - Consultez le manuel de l’utilisateur pour des instructions détaillées SP Colocación - Con- sultar el manual del usuario para obtener instrucciones detalladas IT Posizionamento - Consultare il manuale per istruzioni dettagliate NL Positionering – Kijk in de Gebruiksaanwijzing voor gedetailleerde instructies SE Positionering –...
  • Page 21 Connections - Check the User Manual for Detailed Instructions FR Connexions - Consultez le manuel de l’utilisateur pour des instructions détaillées SPConexiones - Consultar el manual del usuario para obtener instrucciones detalladas IT Collegamenti - Consultare il manuale per istruzioni dettagliate NL Aansluitingen - Raadpleeg de gebruikershandleiding voor gedetailleerde instructies SE Anslutningar –...
  • Page 22 ForceField Powered Subwoofers For Additional Help With Installation Visit: DE Für zusätzliche Hilfe bei der Installation besuchen Sie bitte: FR Pour de l’aide supplémentaire concernant l’installation, visitez le site: SP Para obtener ayuda adicional sobre la instalación visite: IT Per maggiore assistenza con l’installazione visitare: NL Voor aanvullende instructies tijdens de installatie verwijzen we u graag naar: SE För ytterligare hjälp med installationen: PT Para obter ajuda adicional sobre a instalação, visite o nosso site em:...

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