Connecting Your Streamline Thx Subwoofer - Monster HT SL100-CTR User Manual

CONNECTING YOUR STREAMLINE THX SUBWOOFER

Most AV receivers also include Crossover Frequency Controls to set at different low frequencies the roll off point
of the signal led to the subwoofer.
• Set the Operation Mode switch on your subwoofer to the THX position if you have a THX amplifier or to the
VAR position if you do not. The VAR position offers independent control of the subwoofer's volume through
the knob on the rear of the subwoofer.
• Set the Phase switch to Normal position.
• Go to the Surround Setup on your AV receiver "Menu" to calibrate the channel level, delay and size.
NOTE: In many systems, delay calibration is measured in meters, not feet from the hearing position.
For further details consult your amplifier's manual.
• Adjust the crossover frequency between 120Hz and 150Hz on the Crossover Frequency Control of your AV
receiver. Setting the crossover frequency at 120Hz ensures better subwoofer performance and gives you
more flexible placement options. Setting the crossover frequency at 150Hz ensures higher output power,
but the subwoofer must be placed closer to the speakers.
• The adjustment of crossover frequency takes place through a technique called bi-amplification in which
the lower frequencies are being amplified exclusively by the subwoofer's built-in amplifier. This improves
the frequency response of a home theater audio system, lowers the signal distortion, and increases
the dynamic range.
StreamLine THX Subwoofer Technical Specifications
TYPE
MAGNETICALLY SHIELDED
WOOFER 10"
POWER (WRMS)
SENSITIVITY (dB/W/m)
IMPEDANCE (Ohm)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE (Hz–kHz)
BASS REFLEX
To properly meet the requirements of a THX Select certified subwoofer system, two Streamline subwoofers must
be used in your home theater setup at the same time. In order to properly setup the two subwoofers, they must be
hooked up in series, or "daisy chained".
• Turn your home theater system OFF.
• Set the operation Mode switch on both subwoofers to THX mode.
• Connect the primary subwoofer directly to your THX amplifier/receiver.
• Connect cable for the secondary subwoofer to the signal OUT on the back of the primary sub.
• Now connect the cable to the secondary sub signal IN.
• Some adjustment in subwoofer placement may be necessary. Try and test various subwoofer locations
for optimum audio performance.
6 OPERATION BETWEEN AV RECEIVERS & YOUR SMART THX SUBWOOFERS
THX/Variable
Y
Y
120
92
4
20–350
Y