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SubSeries BP8
OWNER'S GUIDE
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  • Page 1 SubSeries BP8 OWNER’S GUIDE www.psbspeakers.com...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FCC WARNINGS 1. Read these instructions. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may 2. Keep these instructions. not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept 3.
  • Page 3: Notes On Environmental Protection

    PSB subwoofers are designed to provide the attest possible frequency response, full bass extension, low distortion and high output. Beyond these characteristics there are a few other parameters that we feel are very important in the design of a subwoofer. First and foremost, a PSB subwoofer must be musical. A subwoofer should also have the ability to play musically even when overloaded or stressed.
  • Page 4: Quick Start Instructions

    Quick Start Instructions AMPLIFIER AMPLIFIER...
  • Page 5: Connections And Controls

    Connections and Controls 1 BASS LEVEL Adjust the output level of the subwoofer. This is not intended as a day-to-day volume control. 2 CROSSOVER Adjust the upper limit of the subwoofer’s frequency range with a continuous variable range from 50Hz to 150Hz. This allows for precise matching of subwoofer bass reproduction with the main (left and right) stereo speakers.
  • Page 6: Trigger Input

    10 AC POWER SOCKET Supplies AC power to the PSB subwoofer. Connect the supplied power cord to the AC Power socket. Plug the other end of the power cord into any standard wall outlet. Utilize the same receptacle as the rest of the system or another on the same electrical circuit to prevent ground hum.
  • Page 7: Room Acoustics

    Room Acoustics If you are critical about low-frequency response, there’s quite a bit of useful experimentation you can do, especially in combination with the crossover, level, and phase controls of our subwoofers. Begin by considering the size of the listening room. The larger the volume of air a speaker must move, the more acoustic output is required to achieve the sound levels you want.
  • Page 8: Control Settings

    Cycling through steps 3 and 4 several times with slightly different settings of both the Subwoofer Bass Level and Crossover control will help you get the most musical performance from your PSB Subwoofer and your system. The best combination is that which yields the...
  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    No sound/Status light All PSB subwoofers utilize signal sensing auto on/off circuitry. If no signal is sent to the remains red subwoofer, it will not power up and the on/standby indicator will remain red. When using the subwoofer output of a receiver or processor, no signal may be immediately present in this output.
  • Page 10: Protecting Your Investment

    See your dealer if you require service. Authorized PSB dealers are equipped to handle almost all problems. You may locate your nearest PSB authorized dealer on-line at www.psbspeakers.com. If the problem is not resolved, please contact us, providing the model name, serial number, date of purchase, dealer name, and a full description of the problem.
  • Page 11: Specifications

    Specifications FREQUENCY RESPONSE On Axis @ 0° ± 3dB 25Hz - 150Hz LF Cutoff -10dB 20Hz AMPLIFIER POWER (Internal Ampli er) Continuous Power 500W Design Analog Devices DSP & Hypex Amp LED Indicator Red: Standby Green: On AC Fuse T10AL 250V ACOUSTIC DESIGN Woofer (Nominal) 8”...
  • Page 12 PSB Speakers 633 Granite Court Pickering, Ontario. L1W 3K1 CANADA www. psbspeakers. com 888-772-0000 (905) 831-6555 Fax: 905-831-6936...

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