Owner’s Manual
SW 50
Powered Subwoofer with Built-in Stereo Crossover
Congratulations on your new purchase and welcome to the AudioSource family of satisfied customers. We trust you will continue to enjoy the value and quality of your AudioSource SW 50 for many years to come. To ensure the best performance from your unit, please take a few moments to read this manual. Also, be sure to retain this document for future reference.
Note: If any part of this product is damaged or missing, do not contact your AudioSource dealer. Please call us directly at 800-435-7115.
© 1999 AudioSource, Inc.
Safety Instructions
CAUTION:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back); no user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention: Pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be adhered to.
Heed Warnings
All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
Water and Moisture
The appliance should not be used near water. For example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
Ventilation
The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in situation,
such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
Heat
The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Power Sources
The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
Grounding or Polarization
Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.
Power Cord Protection
not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
Cleaning
The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.
Power Lines
An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.
Non-Use Periods
The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
Object and Liquid Entry
Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
Damage Requiring Service
The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: a) The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; b) Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; c) The appliance has been exposed to rain; d) The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or e) The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
Servicing
The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
Product Servicing
In the event your SW 50 fails to operated properly, please contact the dealer where you purchased the unit. Or you may contact AudioSource directly for further assistance.
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are
Owner’s Manual
SW 50
Powered Subwoofer with Built-in Stereo Crossover
SW 50 Overview
The AudioSource SW 50 represents the state of the art in powered subwoofers. The highly efficient ported enclosure houses a rugged eight-inch, reinforced driver, a fifty-watt amplifier, and a passive low frequency crossover network. This precision matched combination ensures the SW 50 will deliver the best sound possible, under even the most demanding conditions. The input level is variable over a wide range, allowing the SW 50 to complement a wide variety of systems. Line and hi level inputs are provided for fast and easy connection
to virtually any system. The two-way auto power function completes the generous list of features offered by the SW 50.
A Few Words about Subwoofers
Subwoofers are designed to extend the bass response of your system beyond the limitations of most speakers. This unit is to be used in conjunction with, not in place of, your existing left and right speakers. The low frequency sounds reproduced by the subwoofer will radiate equally in all directions. It is not necessary to have a pair of subwoofers. A single subwoofer can dramatically enhance a stereo TV, a stereo system, or a full fledged home theater.
The advent of digital recording has increased the amount of low frequency information found on recorded material. Subwoofers are designed to accurately reproduce this bass. Similarly, most movies intended for home viewing feature bass well below the musical range of traditional loudspeakers. However, this information is vital to the impact, ambiance, and believability of a scene. A subwoofer enhances those elements in your home theater.
Placement Guidelines
Prior to installing your new AudioSource subwoofer, please consider the following guidelines. Placing the subwoofer near a wall or in a corner will greatly increase its bass response. As frequencies reproduced by subwoofers are long and need room to propagate, a subwoofer placed near the listening position will not sound as full as one placed farther away.
Finally, the cabinet of your AudioSource subwoofer is designed to blend in with most decors. If you decide to place anything directly atop your subwoofer, please use great caution, as the speaker cabinet will vibrate and items placed on top may shake loose or fall.
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