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1500 Array Subwoofer
1500 ARRAY OPERATION
Power Onplug connected to a Olive�If your main speakers can
Plug your subwooferOs AC cordreceptacle? Has the Powercomfortably reproduce some
Switch ? been pressed to low-frequency sounds, set this
into a wall outlet. Do not use
the outlets on the back of thethe Oon� position? Once youcontrol to a lower frequency
have confirmed that the sub-setting, between 50Hz and
receiver.
woofer is active, proceed by100Hz. This will concentrate
Initially set the Subwoofer
playing a CD or movie. Use athe subwooferOs efforts on
Level (Volume) Control c toselection that has ample bassthe ultradeep bass sounds
the Omin� position.information.required by todayOs films and
Turn on your sub by pressingmusic. If you are using smaller
Set the overall volume control
the Power Switch ? on theof the preamplifier or stereo bookshelf speakers that do
rear panel. not extend to the lower bass
to a comfortable level. Adjust
Auto On/Standbythe Subwoofer Level (Volume)frequencies, set the Crossover
Adjustment Control to a higher
Control c until you obtain a
With the Power Switch ?pleasing blend of bass. Basssetting, between 120Hz and
in the Oon� position, the Power150Hz.
response should not over-
Indicator LED L will remain
backlit in red or green topower the room but ratherPhase Control
should be adjusted so there is
indicate the On/Standby The Phase Switch ¤ deter-
mode of the subwoofer.a harmonious blend across themines whether the subwoofer
entire musical range. Many
RED = STANDBY (No signalusers have a tendency to setspeakerOs pistonlike action
moves in and out with the main
detected, Amp Off)the subwoofer volume too
speakers (0u) or opposite the
GREEN = ON (Signal detected,loud, adhering to the belief main speakers (180u). Proper
Amp On)that a subwoofer is there tophase adjustment depends
produce lots of bass. This is
The subwoofer will auto-not entirely true. A subwooferon several variables, such as
matically enter the Standbysubwoofer placement and
is there to enhance bass,
mode after approximately 10extending the response of listener position. Adjust the
minutes when no signal isPhase Switch to maximize
the entire system so the bass
detected from your system.bass output at the listening
The subwoofer will then powercan be felt as well as heard.position.
However, overall balance
ON instantly when a signal is
detected. During periods ofmust be maintained or the
music will not sound natural.
normal use, the Power Switch
An experienced listener will
? can be left on. You may turnset the volume of the sub-
off the Power Switch ? for
woofer so its impact on bass
extended periods of non-response is always there but
operation, e.g., when you are
never obtrusive.
away on vacation.
Crossover Adjustments
If the Auto Switch Y is in the
Oon� position, the subwooferNOTE: This control will have
will remain on.no effect if the LP/LFE Selector
Switch ? is set to OLFE.� If
Adjust Level
you have a Dolby Digital or
Turn on your entire audioDTS processor/receiver, the
system and start a CD or movie Crossover Frequency is set
soundtrack at a moderateby the processor/receiver.
level. Turn up the SubwooferConsult your ownerOs manual
Level (Volume) Control cto learn how to view or change
about halfway. If no soundthis setting.
emanates from the subwoofer,
The Crossover Adjustment
check the AC-line cord and
input cables. Are the con-Control ° determines the
highest frequency at which the
nectors on the cables making
subwoofer reproduces sounds.
proper contact? Is the AC
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