Dali SWA-15 Owners manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
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DALI SWA 15
AKTIVE SUBWOOFER
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELRCTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE BACK PANEL. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS
The lightning flash within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert you to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute an electric shock to persons.
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. 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 and the like.
6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand if recommended by the manufacturer.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by
the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with 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 installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet, that
may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other appliances that produce heat.
10. 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.
11. Power Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are 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 appliance.
12. Cleaning - Do not use any liquid cleaners. Use only a dry cloth to wipe off dust and grease.
13. Non-use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused
for a long period of time.
14. Object and Liguid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the
enclosure through openings.
15. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified personnel when:
a. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
b. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or
c. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
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.
16. 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.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert you
to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accom- panying the
appliance.
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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING DALI
With the SWA 15, you are now the owner of a high-quality, active subwoofer that
masters the reproduction of the important low frequencies of music or movie sound.
We are aware that you have not purchased the subwoofer just to spend hours reading
the manual, and this is why we have endeavoured to make it as exact and concise as
possible. Still, we recommend careful reading of the paragraphs PLACEMENT,
CONNECTIONS and ADJUSTMENTS before installing, as there are many special
conditions to take into account.
PLACEMENT
SWA 15 should be placed on a level floor. It is important to make sure that the subwoofer
is steady, as otherwise unwanted sound may result when playing loud. If the floor is uneven,
support the unit so it cannot rock.
In addition to the numerous options when it comes to connections and adjustments, it is
very important to experiment by moving the unit to various locations in the listening room,
exactly like you should do with any other loudspeaker. Unfortunately, there is no easy
method to guide you to the best placement. It is almost always necessary to experiment
until finding the best position for the unit in any given room. The best we can do is to
supply some rules of thumb that may help you during your attempts.
Usually, the best position is somewhere between the left and right front speaker. In some
cases, positioning along a side wall may also produce good results. Please note that
SWA 15 needs no angling or toe-in towards the listening position.
Normally, SWA 15 should be placed against a wall. If desirable, the bass level may be
reduced by moving it away from the wall, or increased by placing it in a corner. Please
observe that primarily, re-positioning the unit increases or reduces the mid-bass, thus
effectively acting as a sort of tone control. On the other hand, the volume control on the
rear panel of the subwoofer works in a linear fashion (all tones are increased or reduced
equally).
If used in stereo with two SWA 15 subwoofers, each subwoofer should normally be
positioned close to the front speaker with which it is operating. In some instances, the
best result is however obtained when the two subwoofers are positioned close together,
for example in the middle between the left and right front speakers.
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