OPERATION
Power OnCrossover Adjustments
Plug your subwooferOs AC cord into a wall outlet.Do not use theNOTE: This control will have no effect if the Normal/LFE Selector
outlets on the back of the receiver.Switch § is set to OLFE.�If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS
Initially set the Subwoofer Level (Volume) Control L to the processor/receiver, the Crossover Frequency is set by the
Omin�position.processor/receiver. Consult your ownerOs manual to learn how
Turn on your sub by pressing the Power Switch ? on the to view or change this setting.
rear panel.
The Crossover Adjustment Control c determines the highest
Auto On/Standbyfrequency at which the subwoofer reproduces sounds.If your main
With the Power Switch ? in the ON position, the Powerspeakers can comfortably reproduce some low-frequency sounds,
Indicator LED ? will remain backlit in red or green to set this control to a lower frequency setting, between 50Hz
indicate the On/Standby mode of the subwoofer.and 100Hz.This will concentrate the subwooferOs efforts on the
RED = STANDBY (No signal detected,Amp Off)ultradeep bass sounds required by todayOs films and music. If you
are using smaller bookshelf speakers that do not extend to the
GREEN = ON (Signal detected,Amp On)lower bass frequencies, set the Crossover Adjustment Control to
The subwoofer will automatically enter the Standby mode aftera higher setting, between 120Hz and 150Hz.
approximately 10 minutes when no signal is detected from your
system.The subwoofer will then power ON instantly when a
Phase Control
signal is detected. During periods of normal use, the PowerThe Phase Switch determines whether the subwoofer
Switch ? can be left on.You may turn off the Power Switch ?speakerOs piston-like action moves in and out with the main
for extended periods of nonoperation, e.g., when you are away
speakers, 0,u or opposite the main speakers, 180u. Proper phase
on vacation.adjustment depends on several variables such as room size,
subwoofer placement and listener position.Adjust the phase
Adjust Gainswitch to maximize bass output at the listening position.
Turn on your entire audio system and start a CD or movie
soundtrack at a moderate level.Turn up the Subwoofer Level
(Volume) Control L about half way. If no sound emanates from
the subwoofer,check the AC-line cord and input cables. Are the
connectors on the cables making proper contact? Is the AC
plug connected to a Olive�receptacle? Has the Power Switch ?
been pressed to the OOn�position? Once you have confirmed that
the subwoofer is active, proceed by playing a CD, record or
cassette. Use a selection that has ample bass information.
Set the overall volume control of the preamplifier or stereo to a
comfortable level. Adjust the Subwoofer Level (Volume) Control L
until you obtain a pleasing blend of bass.Bass response should
not overpower the room but rather be adjusted so there is a
harmonious blend across the entire musical range. Many users
have a tendency to set the subwoofer volume too loud,
adhering to the belief that a subwoofer is there to produce lots
of bass.This is not entirely true.A subwoofer is there to enhance
bass, extending the response of the entire system so the bass
can be felt as well as heard. However, overall balance must
be maintained or the music will not sound natural. An
experienced listener will set the volume of the subwoofer so
its impact on bass response is always there but never obtrusive.
CSW-104 |
ACEC
