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Our SVS Sound Experts are also available seven days a week to take the guess work out of setting up your new SB-1000 Pro subwoofer. They are equipped to handle even the most complicated questions about placement, calibration, AV receiver settings and more.
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AV receiver or preamplifier before setting your subwoofer up. Be sure your SB-1000 Pro 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.
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Unbalanced (RCA) Line Level Inputs Unbalanced (RCA) Line Level Outputs USB Type A Port - Used for Firmware updates and powering a USB device like the SVS Sound- Path Wireless Audio Adapter. - Push repeatedly or long press to increase volume, raise the low pass frequency cut-off...
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Line Level Connection – Single LFE Channel The most common way to connect your SB-1000 Pro is with a single RCA interconnect cable going from the LFE or SUB1 Output on your AV receiver or preamplifier to the LFE Input on your SB-1000 Pro.
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LINE LEVEL OUTPUTS REAR FRONT Enable and adjust the on-board low pass filter of the SB-1000 Pro for a smooth blend with the main speakers. NOTE: For additional guidance on speaker/subwoofer crossover settings, please consult our SVS Sound Experts or our Merlin subwoofer matching tool at www.svsound.com/merlin.
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SB-1000 Pro CONNECTING & CONTROLLING YOUR SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER High Level (Speaker Level) Connection - Multi-Channel/Stereo Applications This connection method is for multi-channel/stereo applications where the integrated pre/pro/amplifier only has high level (i.e., speaker level) outputs. Using high quality speaker wire, connect the L/R speaker level outputs from the integrated amplifier to both the loudspeakers and the subwoofer L/R speaker level...
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CENTER (SUB1) Another option is to use the Left and Right RCA outputs on the SB-1000 Pro 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.
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If you want to add wireless connectivity via the SVS SoundPath Wireless Adapter (sold separately), your SB-1000 Pro conveniently includes a USB input on the amplifier plate to easily power the Receiver. Set-up is simple and quick and separate instructions are included with the adapter.
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NOTE: Volume and low pass filter can be controlled from your mobile device via the Free SVS App, or using the buttons on the rear panel interface.
“boomy” sound depending on your listening position. If you experience this, you can use the tuning controls to blend your SB-1000 Pro more smoothly with your speakers or try pulling it further away from the walls to smooth out the bass response.
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SB-1000 Pro 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.
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SB-1000 Pro 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.
SB-1000 Pro SUBWOOFER CONTROL OPTIONS SUBWOOFER Your SVS SB-1000 Pro Subwoofer can be controlled from the new SVS Mobile App or via the rear panel for unprecedented flexibility when optimizing performance for room layout, speakers, system set-up and more. SVS Subwoofer App...
Allows up to three pre-saved settings for movie, music and custom. This enables easy switching to optimize your SB-1000 Pro’s 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.
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Choose whether to have your subwoofer in Auto, On (Default), or Trigger mode. Reset Resets SB-1000 Pro Subwoofer back to original Factory Settings. About this App Provides version number and other information about the SVS App and also allows you to turn performance monitoring on/off.
SB-1000 Pro 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.
SB-1000 Pro 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.
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