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AV receiver settings and more. One of the most useful features of your SVS SB-5000 EVOLUTION Subwoofer is the Free SVS App, which can be used to fine tune performance and create custom presets from the comfort of your seat and the convenience of your mobile device.
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AV receiver or preamplifier before setting your subwoofer up. Be sure your SB-5000 EVOLUTION 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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4 [- ] - Push repeatedly or long press to decrease volume, lower the low pass frequency cut-off, reduce phase degree, or adjust other settings. 5 USB Type A Port - Used for Firmware updates and powering a USB device like the SVS Sound- Path Wireless Audio Adapter.
Line Level Connection – Single LFE Channel The most common way to connect your SB-5000 EVOLUTION is with a single RCA or XLR interconnect cable going from the LFE or SUB1 Output on your AV receiver or preamplifier to the LFE Input on your SB-5000 EVOLUTION.
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LINE LEVEL OUTPUTS REAR FRONT Enable and adjust the on-board low pass filter of the SB-5000 EVOLUTION for a smooth blend with the main speakers. NOTE: For additional guidance on speaker/subwoofer crossover settings, visit our Subwoofer Matching Tool at www.svsound.com/merlin, or contact our support team.
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SB-5000 CONNECTING & CONTROLLING YOUR SUBWOOFER EVOLUTION SUBWOOFER 3.5mm IR Input This feature will allow IR based control systems to send specific commands to the subwoofer amplifier. A powered IR repeater must be used, passive IR sensors will not work. The IR control system must be able to send NEC format commands.
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Sub Out. Another option is to use the Left and Right RCA or XLR outputs on the SB-5000 EVOLUTION to Daisy Chain additional subwoofers. It’s important to use the matching output and input terminals.
OUTPUTS Going Wireless If you want to add wireless connectivity via the SVS SoundPath Wireless Adapter (sold separately), your SB-5000 EVOLUTION 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-5000 EVOLUTION more smoothly with your speakers or try pulling it further away from the walls to smooth out the bass response.
SB-5000 SUBWOOFER ROOM PLACEMENT EVOLUTION 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.
SB-5000 SUBWOOFER ROOM PLACEMENT EVOLUTION 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. •...
SUBWOOFER CONTROL OPTIONS EVOLUTION SUBWOOFER Your SVS SB-5000 EVOLUTION 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 Bluetooth App...
Polarity (SVS App Only) In some cases, reversing polarity solves dips or humps at the crossover frequency between a subwoofer and speaker and can be used to fix bass nulls or overly boomy spots in the listening area.
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Allows up to three pre-saved settings for movie, music and custom. This enables easy switching to optimize your SB-5000 EVOLUTIONs output and settings based on your specific listening preferences with different kinds of content. These presets can be renamed as desired in the SVS App.
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SB-5000 IR INPUT CODES EVOLUTION SUBWOOFER The Rear IR input will allow IR based control systems to send specific commands to the subwoofer amplifier. A powered IR repeater must be used, passive IR sensors will not work. The IR control system must be able to send NEC format commands.
SB-5000 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS EVOLUTION 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 instructions.
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SB-5000 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS EVOLUTION SUBWOOFER The symbol indicates AC voltage. The symbol indicates DC voltage. RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.
SB-5000 FCC & IC COMPLIANCE EVOLUTION SUBWOOFER FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (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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