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WILSON AUDIO Submerge Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 n s ta l l at I o n a n d a r e u I d e...
  • Page 2 D e a l e r s W i l s o n A u d i o ® i s a r e g i s t e r e d t r a d e m a r k o f W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s , I n c . W i l s o n A u d i o ( S t y l i z e d ) ®...
  • Page 3 Table of Conte n t s a b l e o f o n T e n T s o n T e n T s � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4 a f e T y �...
  • Page 5 Owners Manual W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 6 8. During lightning storms or extended periods of inactivity, unplug the subwoofer. 9. To fully disconnect the Submerge, unplug the power supply cord from the receptacle. 10. Avoid using the subwoofer near water, such as in proximity to a bathtub, washbowl, sink, laundry tub, wet basement, or swimming pool.
  • Page 7 To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove metal covers. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. To reduce the risk of fire and shock do not expose Submerge to rain or moisture. Submerge should be connected to an earth grounded AC electrical socket.
  • Page 8 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult your Authorized Wilson Audio Dealer for further assistance. A u t h e n t i c E x c e l l e n c e...
  • Page 9 wilsonaudio.com/support Contact Us for Certifications wilsonaudio.com/support/dealers Contact your Dealer W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 11 Initial Check The Submerge is shipped in a wooden crate (see page 8 for visual guide). Upon receiving this crate, please check for any damage. If the crate has been damaged, please repor t it to the shipping company immediately for insurance verification.
  • Page 12 U a l Note: This is a t wo person job. Do not attempt this by yourself. Submerge is heav y. Care should be taken to pre - vent injur y and/or damage to the produc t.
  • Page 13 Since all Wilson Audio speakers are phase and time coherent, it is ver y impor tant to time align Submerge in the room using the Delay Function found on the Submerge front panel. Please contact your Authorized Wilson Audio Deal- er to help you install your Submerge.
  • Page 14 If installing Submerge along this arc isn’t an option, using the Submerge DELAY function will acoustically move the leading edge of the audio signal to match the leading edge of the main loudspeakers audio signal. This sonically moves the subwoofer without physically moving it.
  • Page 15 The best crossover frequency, to a great extent, is system and room dependent. For LF applications, the sub- woofer crossover frequency is usually set by the Low Pass control knob on the Submerge front panel and/or the A/V Processor. This should be set to roughly 10Hz above the LF extension of your main loudspeakers.
  • Page 16 ’ U b m e r g e w n e r a n U a l wilsonaudio.com/support/faq/21 Suggested Installation Visit our FAQ website Locations for more information A u t h e n t i c E x c e l l e n c e...
  • Page 17 U b m e r g e l a C e m e n T U i d e l i n e s W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 18 NOTE: A Stereo System and Home Theater can both be connected to Submerge if one is connected via RCA and the other connected via XLR. Make sure the system not in use is muted or turned off before listening to the other.
  • Page 19 MAIN POWER SWITCH This is the main AC power switch for the Submerge amplifier. This switch must be in the “On” position or the Submerge will not have power, regardless of the settings on the front panel. Turn the switch to “Off ” to completely turn off all AC power to the amplifier.
  • Page 20 ’ U b m e r g e w n e r a n U a l A u t h e n t i c E x c e l l e n c e...
  • Page 21 LED will be on. Power consumption in this mode is 0.5 watts. • “Off/12V ”: The Submerge’s amplifier is powered down. All front panel lights are off. A 12V trigger relay can be used to power on Submerge. No LED indicator lights will be on. •...
  • Page 22 U a l LOW PASS FILTER The “LP (Low Pass) Filter” knob determines the operating mode of Submerge’s built-in LP filter. • “Bypass” defeats the low pass filter, completely removing this circuit from the signal path.
  • Page 23 Physical position- ing of the Submerge relative to the main speakers, as well as room boundaries, greatly affects the quality of the sound and time alignment accuracy. Your Wilson Audio Dealer can help you optimize this setting for the best performance in your system.
  • Page 24 U a l Setup Process With the Submerge in position you can now integrate the subwoofer into your system. It is often helpful to have two people during this set-up process; one person in the listening position and the other person adjusting settings at the Submerge front control panel.
  • Page 25 - sponse as the Submerge. A 24dB slope provides a steeper roll-off and can be beneficial for larger rooms or when more precise control over the crossover region is needed.
  • Page 26 ’ U b m e r g e w n e r a n U a l Wilson Audio Acoustic Diode Scan QR Code Scan QR Code for Assembly and for Leveling Installation Video Instruction Video A u t h e n t i c...
  • Page 27 Place the Acoustic Diode assemblies out of the traffic pattern until they are needed during the installation. Note: Be ver y careful not to cross-thread the Spikes. The base of the Submerge is made of X-Material and can be cross-threaded if Spikes are installed at an angle.
  • Page 28 Leveling Submerge Use a bubble level and determine if the Submerge is level or which side of the enclosure is lower than the rest making the enclosure uneven. To find out which Spike is lowest, grasp the enclosure and gently rock it back and for th. This will identify the Spike that is out of level from the other three.
  • Page 30 ’ U b m e r g e w n e r a n U a l Specifications Woofer: 12 inches (30.48 cm) Enclosure Type: Front Por ted Cabinet Material: X-Material, V-Material, 6061-T6 Aluminum Amplifier Power: 1600 watts Frequency Response: 20Hz to 100Hz Overall Dimensions: Height—...
  • Page 31 REVISIONS THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF REV. DESCRIPTION WILSON AUDIO SPECIALTIES. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF WILSON AUDIO SPECIALTIES IS PROHIBITED. Dimensions 24 13 "...
  • Page 32 Warranty Period is a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser: Requirement No. 1. No later than 30 days after product delivery to the customer, the customer must have returned the Warranty Registration Form to Wilson Audio. Alterna- Requirement No.
  • Page 33 (5) years from the date of shipment to the Dealer. Demo equipment needing warranty ser vice may be repaired on-site or, if necessar y, correctly packed and returned to Wilson Audio by the Dealer at Dealer ’s sole expense. Wilson Audio will pay return freight on-site or, if necessar y, correctly packed and returned to Wilson Audio by the Dealer at Dealer ’s sole expense.
  • Page 34 • New Grilles and Diffraction Blankets • WilsonGloss Care Products and Kits • Wilson Audio Signature Apparel • Upgrade Spikes and Binding Posts • . . . And More Visit our Ser vice Channel on YouTube to view How-To videos...