Summary of Contents for SVS AS-EQ1
- Page 1 SV Sound, LLC Manual Version 1.3 November 2009 © 2009 SV Sound, LLC 6420 Belmont Avenue, Girard, OHIO 703.845.1472 www.svsound.com • • •...
- Page 2 SV Sound, LLC AS-EQ1 Operator Manual What’s in the Box • SVS AS-EQ1 subwoofer EQ with detachable faceplate. • Quick start guide • Installation software CD (Operator Manual, Installation software, CutePDF Writer, SVS desktop pack). • 10’ USB cable. • Matched Audyssey calibration microphone.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Safety Instructions Introduction About this Manual Installing the SubEQ GUI and AS-EQ1 Manual on your PC Connecting the AS-EQ1 to your Audio System Calibrating the AS-EQ1 in your Listening Environment Integrate the AS-EQ1 with your Auto EQ Receiver or Pre/Pro... -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
SV Sound, LLC AS-EQ1 Operator Manual Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. - Page 5 SV Sound, LLC AS-EQ1 Operator Manual Important Safety Instructions 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been...
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Page 6: Introduction
Audio lovers, perfect bass is finally possible, easy, and downright fun to achieve. Your AV receiver invest- ment is solidified since the AS-EQ1 is compatible with any sort you have. Your bass needs are covered no matter what your current or future room looks like. Switch one on, run setup, and you won’t ever switch it off. - Page 7 SV Sound, LLC AS-EQ1 Operator Manual Introduction SVS AS-EQ1 Features: FIG. 4 © 2009 SV Sound, LLC 6420 Belmont Avenue, Girard, OHIO 703.845.1472 www.svsound.com • • •...
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Page 8: About This Manual
This document is intended to provide you with all the information necessary to properly install and integrate the SVS AS-EQ1 into your audio environment. After installing the Sub EQ GUI on your personal computer and properly attaching the AS-EQ1 to your Audio Video Receiver (AVR) or Preamp/Processor (Pre/Pro), you will be able to quickly step through a small number of tasks designed to equalize your subwoofer(s) in your listening environment. - Page 9 Installing the Sub EQ GUI on your PC To install the Sub EQ GUI on your computer system, insert the CD that came with your AS-EQ1 into your CD drive on the computer you will be using to configure the AS-EQ1. If the drive has been configured for “AutoRun”, the installer should automatically run.
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Page 10: Installing The Subeq Gui And As-Eq1 Manual On Your Pc
All Programs -> Audyssey Labs folder if the defaults are accepted. If you would like shortcuts on your Win- dows Desktop for SubEQ and the AS-EQ1 Operator Manual, you can simply drag a copy from the Start - > All Programs ->... -
Page 11: Connecting The As-Eq1 To Your Audio System
AVR or Pre/Pro to the Sub A input. Take the cable formerly run from your AVR or Pre/Pro to your subwoofer and connect to the AS-EQ1 Sub A Output. - Page 12 SV Sound, LLC AS-EQ1 Operator Manual Connecting the AS-EQ1 to Your Audio System AS-EQ1 Connection for Day-to-Day Operation FIG. 8 © 2009 SV Sound, LLC 6420 Belmont Avenue, Girard, OHIO 703.845.1472 www.svsound.com • • •...
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Page 13: Calibrating The As-Eq1 In Your Listening Environment
Connect your PC to the AS-EQ1 using the supplied USB cable, power on the AS-EQ1 using the on/off switch on the back panel, allow your PC to recognize the AS-EQ1, then start the Sub EQ GUI (note that if you start the Sub EQ GUI before connecting the AS-EQ1 via USB, Sub EQ will not recognize the AS-EQ1 is attached. -
Page 14: Integrate The As-Eq1 With Your Auto Eq Receiver Or Pre/Pro
Auto EQ capability, or you have chosen not to use the Auto EQ capability you MUST skip this step and proceed to the next Task, “Channel Configuration” The AS-EQ1 is designed to integrate with any Auto EQ system that may be part of your AVR or Pre/Pro. NOTE : If you use the Auto EQ feature of your AVR or Pre/Pro (unless it is an Audyssey-equipped device) to EQ your listening environment, you MUST perform this step first. - Page 15 2. Take the Calibration Microphone from your AVR or Pre/Pro (NOT the Calibration Microphone from the AS-EQ1) and plug it into the Pass-through Mic In jack located on the front of the AS-EQ1. (see Fig. 12) 3. Locate the calibration microphone “patch cable” that came with your AS-EQ1 (1/8” mono male connectors on each end).
- Page 16 The calibration of the Main/Satellite speakers are unaffected within the AVR or Pre/Pro using this process, and this ensures only the AS-EQ1 will be handling the EQ of the subwoofers in actual system operation. 6. After completing the calibration of your AVR or Pre/Pro, remove its Calibration Microphone along with the calibration microphone patch cable from the AS-EQ1 and your AVR or Pre/Pro.
- Page 17 SV Sound, LLC AS-EQ1 Operator Manual Calibrating the AS-EQ1 in Your Listening Environment AS-EQ1 Configuration for Auto EQ Task FIG. 12 © 2009 SV Sound, LLC 6420 Belmont Avenue, Girard, OHIO 703.845.1472 www.svsound.com • • •...
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Page 18: Channel Configuration
Dual discrete IN to dual discrete OUT represents “stereo bass” (two separate sources of bass). Alternatively, it can be used to connect two separate systems in the same room if you have that configuration. The AS-EQ1 will ping Subwoofer A, ping Subwoofer B, EQ Subwoofer A, then EQ Subwoofer B. It will not ping or EQ the combined A+ B. -
Page 19: Level Matching
1. Ensure the Gain on your subwoofer(s) plate amp is set to the middle of its range as a starting point. 2. Set the Phase control of your subwoofer(s) to 0 (the AS-EQ1 will adjust each subwoofer to ensure proper phase alignment). - Page 20 Calibrating the AS-EQ1 in Your Listening Environment 4. Attach the Calibration Microphone supplied with the AS-EQ1 to the Cal Mic Input on the front of the AS-EQ1. DO NOT use the microphone supplied with your AVR or Pre/Pro or any other Microphone as it may produce inaccurate results.
- Page 21 SV Sound, LLC AS-EQ1 Operator Manual Calibrating the AS-EQ1 in Your Listening Environment Level Matching with an Auto-Set-Up AVR or Pre/Pro Equipped with Audyssey MultEQ NOTE : If your AVR or Pre/Pro is equipped with Audyssey MultEQ technology, follow the instructions contained in this section.
- Page 22 SAT trim differential to all other existing trim settings for the remaining speaker channels. This will save you the time of connecting all the other speaker channels to the AS-EQ1, and will also preserve the relative differences between all the speaker channels, only adjusting them for absolute volume.
- Page 23 SV Sound, LLC AS-EQ1 Operator Manual Calibrating the AS-EQ1 in Your Listening Environment NOTE : Some AVRs or Pre/Pros allow the trim levels to be adjusted individually for each input and/or source code (e.g., the same digital coax input can have different speaker channel trim levels for stereo source material and Dolby Digital source material).
- Page 24 SV Sound, LLC AS-EQ1 Operator Manual Calibrating the AS-EQ1 in Your Listening Environment AS-EQ1 Configuration for Level Matching and Measurement Tasks FIG. 15 © 2009 SV Sound, LLC 6420 Belmont Avenue, Girard, OHIO 703.845.1472 www.svsound.com • • •...
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Page 25: Measuring Your Subwoofer(S)
The AS-EQ1 measures the background noise level in the room before playing the test signal from each subwoofer. For the measurements to be valid the signal-to-noise ratio must be above a certain threshold and if it is not, the test signal from that subwoofer will repeat at a higher level. - Page 26 Calibrating the AS-EQ1 in Your Listening Environment 1. If you have not already done so, attach the Calibration Microphone included with the AS-EQ1 to the jack labeled Cal Mic Input on the front panel (behind the magnetically attached faceplate) of the AS-EQ1. DO NOT use the microphone supplied with your AVR or Pre/Pro or any other microphone as it may produce inaccurate results.
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Page 27: Detection Results Entry Into Avr Or Pre/Pro
If you are calibrating an Audyssey-equipped AVR or Pre/Pro, skip this section by clicking the button to move on to the next task, “Save Results to AS-EQ1” as these values will be determined and set in a subsequent step using MultEQ on your AVR or Pre/Pro. - Page 28 Contact SVS Support for more information. Click the button to continue to the next task “Save Results to AS-EQ1”. © 2009 SV Sound, LLC 6420 Belmont Avenue, Girard, OHIO 703.845.1472...
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Page 29: Save Results To As-Eq1
TASK : Save Results to AS-EQ1 FIG. 18 WARNING - do not quit the Sub EQ application or disconnect the AS-EQ1 from your PC until the transfer is complete. © 2009 SV Sound, LLC 6420 Belmont Avenue, Girard, OHIO 703.845.1472 www.svsound.com... - Page 30 Results screen). 2. If you are satisfied with the results of your calibration run, press the Save Permanently to AS-EQ1 button at which time the results of your calibration run will be stored in the device and remain until replaced by a subsequent calibration exercise.
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Page 31: Create Html Certificate Document
This HTML document will show the before and after performance of your subwoofer(s) frequency response us- ing the AS-EQ1. Use your native HTML browser’s print functions to print this document. Your results will have the DRAFT watermark on it until it has been permanently saved to the AS-EQ1 in the previous task. -
Page 32: Finish Setting Up Your Avr Or Pre/Pro
After finishing your MultEQ setup and calibration on your AVR or Pre/Pro, check the subwoofer trim level in your AVR or Pre/Pro set-up menu. If your Sub trim is between -3.5 dB and +3.5 dB your AS-EQ1 is now successfully integrated into your audio system. If the subwoofer trim level falls outside the range of +/- 3.5 dB, please contact SVS (techsupport@svsound.com) to determine if additional action is necessary. -
Page 33: Appendix A - Why Eq
SV Sound, LLC AS-EQ1 Operator Manual Appendix A - Why EQ? Despite efforts by speaker designers to provide a specific type of frequency response for their products, the environment in which they are tested is typically anechoic (a room designed to absorb sound and eliminate reflec- tive effects) or quasi-anechoic (ground plane). - Page 34 SV Sound, LLC AS-EQ1 Operator Manual Appendix A - Why EQ? FIG. 21 Subwoofer Response In-Room What we hear in such rooms is not what was intended to be heard when the sound engineer created the mix for the movie or music soundtrack. Instead we may hear certain frequencies that have become very loud and domi- nant due to positive reinforcement of the sound energy in our room, and also the inverse –...
- Page 35 SV Sound, LLC AS-EQ1 Operator Manual Appendix A - Why EQ? subwoofer(s), effectively quieting the artificially boosted frequency. In some (but not all) cases, other fre- quencies that have had their energy decreased due to cancellation will now appear louder due to the reduction of boosted frequencies and will be easier to hear.
- Page 36 Auto Equalization technology – have created the latest and most advanced subwoofer Auto EQ device to date, the AS-EQ1. The AS-EQ1 is designed specifically to Auto EQ just subwoofers – and not just a single subwoofer but duals – tackling one of the most difficult room EQ challenges facing the audio and home theater enthusiast.
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Page 37: Terms And Conditions
Shipping: When you receive your new AS-EQ1, please check to ensure there is no damage. If after unpacking you discover any damage that may have been caused by transportation on your product, we request you contact SVS or if outside the USA your Dealer immediately and if possible, provide a photo of damage in question to them to ensure the fastest possible correction to the situation.