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Powered Subwoofers
PS-10
PS-12
Owner’s Guide
(120V)
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Read First!
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 a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings.Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators,heat registers,stoves or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other.A groundingtype plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong.The wide blade or the third prong are provided
for your safety.If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet,consult an electrician for replacement
of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked
on or pinched,par ticularly at plugs,convenience
receptacles and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart,stand,tripod,
bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used,use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.
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 damaged in any way,such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged,liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus,the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,does not
operate normally,or has been dropped.
15. Do not use attachments not recommended by
the product manufacturer, as they may cause
hazards.
16.This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking
label.If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home,consult your product dealer or
local power company.For products intended to
operate from battery power,or other sources,refer
to the operating instructions.
17. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product,be sure the antenna or cable
system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical
Code,ANSI/NFPA 70,provides information with
regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,grounding of the lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge unit,size of grounding conductors,location of antenna-discharge unit,connection to grounding electrodes,and requirements
for the grounding electrode.
See Figure A.
18.An outside antenna system should not be located
in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits,or where it can fall
into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system,extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits,as contact with them might be fatal.
19. Do not overload wall outlets,extension cords,or
integral convenience receptacles,as this can result
in a risk of fire or electric shock.
20. Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings,as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in
a fire or electric shock.Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
21. Do not attempt to service this product yourself,
as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
22.When replacement parts are required,be sure
the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or that have the
same
characteristics as the original part.Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire,electric shock or
other hazards.
23. Upon completion of any service or repairs to
this product,ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the product is in
proper operating condition.
24.The product should be mounted to a wall or
ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
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PS-10/PS-12
Figure A.
Example of Antenna Grounding as per
National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,
do not use this (polarized)
plug with an extension cord,
receptacle or other outlet
unless the blades can
be fully inserted to
prevent blade exposure.
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 electric 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.
Antenna Lead-In Wire
Ground Clamp
Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810-21)
Electric Service Equipment
Ground Clamps
Power Service Grounding Electrode System
(NEC Art. 250, Part H)
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PS-10/PS-12
INTRODUCTION
Infinity PS-10 and PS-12 Powered Subwoofers
The Infinity PS-10 and PS-12 powered subwoofers continue Infinity’s
longstanding commitment to accurate sound reproduction.Our
proprietary technology and engineering resources work together to
deliver uncompromisedlow-frequency performance in any stereo or
multichannel home theater system.
Unpacking the Subwoofer
If you suspect damage from transit,report it immediately to your dealer.
Keep the shipping carton and packing materials for future use.
P
LACEMENT
Since the installation of a subwoofer can be somewhat more complicated
than installing full-range speakers,it is essential that you read this section very carefully prior to connecting the subwoofer to your system.
Should you have questions relating to your installation,it is advisable
to call either your dealer or Infinity’s Customer Service Department
for advice.
The performance of the subwoofer is directly related to its placement in
the listening room and how you align the subwoofer with its satellite
speakers.Setting the volume of the subwoofer in relationship to the left
and right speakers is also of critical importance because it is essential
that the subwoofer integrate smoothly with the entire system.Setting the
subwoofer’s volume level too high will result in an overpowering,boomy
bass.Setting the volume level too low will negate the benefits of
the subwoofer.
Here are several additional facts on installation that may prove useful.
It is generally believed by most audio authorities that low frequencies
(below 125Hz) are nondirectional and,therefore,placement of a subwoofer within any listening room is not critical. While in theory it is true
that the larger wavelengths of extremely low frequencies are basically
nondirectional,the fact is that,when installing a subwoofer within the limited confines of a room,reflections,standing waves and absorptions generated within the room will strongly influence the performance of any subwoofer system.As a result,specific location of the subwoofer becomes
important,and we strongly recommend that you experiment with placement
before choosing a final location.
Placement will depend upon your room and the amount and quality of bass
required (for example,whether or not your room permits placement of the
subwoofer near either satellite).Be sure to leave a minimum of six inches
between the wall and the port on the subwoofer.
Figure 1.This example shows the subwoofer positioned behind the
right-channel satellite speaker to re-create the actual location of
bass instruments in an orchestra and/or add impact to movie
soundtracks.
SUB
RIGHTCHANNEL
SPEAKER
PRIMARY
LISTENING
AREA
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Rear Panel
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
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Subwoofer-Level Control
™
LFE/Normal Selector
£
Phase Switch
¢
Crossover Adjustment
∞
Line-Level/LFE Input
§
Speaker-Level Inputs
¶
Power Switch
•
Status LED
•
Green: On
Red: Stand-By
CROSSOVER
FREQUENCY
LINE LEVEL IN
§
¡
LEVEL
+ –
Min
LFE NORMAL
0º
PHASE
80Hz
50Hz
L R
∞
For LFE use L or R
L
HIGH
LEVEL
IN
R
Max
150Hz
180º
£
¢
™
ON
POWER
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
AVERTISSEMENT: POUR PRÉVENIR LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU DE CHOC
ÉLECTRIQUE, ÉVITER D'EXPOSER CET APPAREIL A LA PLUIE OU A L'HUMIDITÉ.
OFF
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
120V
60Hz
NRTL/C
CSA 22.2
UL1492
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PS-10/PS-12
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
If your receiver/processor does
not contain a Dolby Digital or
DTS processor but has
subwoofer outputs:
Set line-level/LFE switch to
“Normal.”
NOTE: If your receiver/processor
has only one sub out,you may use
either the L or R input.
If you have a Dolby* Digital or
DTS
®
receiver/processor with a
low-frequency-effects (LFE) or
subwoofer output:
CROSSOVER
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
LINE LEVEL IN
PHASE
Min
Max
L
R
L R
For LFE use L or R
LFE NORMAL
HIGH
LEVEL
IN
50Hz
0º 180º
150Hz
RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER
Front Speaker Output
80Hz
Green: On
Red: Stand-By
+ –
CROSSOVER
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
LINE LEVEL IN
PHASE
Min
Max
L
R
L R
For LFE use L or R
LFE NORMAL
HIGH
LEVEL
IN
+ –
50Hz
0º 180º
150Hz
RECEIVER/PROCESSOR
80Hz
L R
Green: On
Red: Stand-By
CROSSOVER
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
LINE LEVEL IN
PHASE
Min
Max
L R
For LFE use L or R
LFE NORMAL
50Hz
0º 180º
150Hz
SUBWOOFER OR
LFE OUTPUT
80Hz
Green: On
Red: Stand-By
Set LFE/Normal switch to “LFE.”
This figure shows how to connect bare wires to the terminals.
If your receiver/processor does not have
subwoofer outputs for the left and right
channels or an LFE output, connect
speaker wire from your receiver/amplifier
to your speakers and subwoofer using
two sets of speaker wire:
RED =
+
–
BLACK =
1.
LOOSEN TERMINALS
2.
INSERT BARE END;
TIGHTEN TERMINALS
NO STRIPE = –STRIPE =
+
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PS-10/PS-12
OPERATION
Power On
Plug your subwoofer’sAC cord into a wall outlet.Do not use the outlets on the
back of the receiver.
Initially set the Subwoofer-Level Control
¡
to the “min”position.
Turn on your sub by pressing the Power Switch ¶on the rear panel.
Turn on your entire audio system and start a CD or movie soundtrack at a
moderate level.
Auto On/Stand-By
With the Power Switch ¶in the ON position,the Status LED •on
the back panel will remain lit in red or green to indicate the
On/Standby mode of the subwoofer.
RED = STANDBY (No signal detected,Amp Off)
GREEN = ON (Signal detected,Amp On)
The subwoofer will automatically enter the Standby mode after approxi-
mately 10 minutes when no signal is detected from your system.The subwoofer will then power ON instantly when a signal is detected.During
periods of normal use,the Power Switch
¶
can be left on.You may turn
off the Power Switch
¶
for extended periods of nonoperation,e.g.,when
you are away on vacation.
Adjust Gain
Turn your Subwoofer-Level Control ¡up to the halfway position.If no
sound emanates from the subwoofer,check the AC-line cord and input
cables.Are the connectorson the cables making proper contact? Is the
AC plug connected to a “live” receptacle? Has the Power Switch
¶
been pressed to the “On”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 Control
¡
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 .
Phase Control
The Phase Switch £determines whether the subwoofer speaker’s pistonlike action moves in and out with the main speakers,0˚,or opposite the
main speakers,180˚. Proper phase adjustment depends on several
variables such as room size,subwoofer placement and listener position.
Adjust the phase switch to maximize bass output at the listening position.
Crossover Adjustment
The Crossover Adjustment Control ¢ determines the highest frequency at
which the subwoofer reproduces sounds.If your main speakers can comfortably reproducesome low-frequency sounds,set this control to a lower
frequency setting,between 50Hz and 100Hz.This will concentrate the
subwoofer’s efforts on the ultradeep bass sounds required by today’s
films and music.If you are using smaller bookshelf speakers that do
not extend to the lower bass frequencies,set the Crossover Adjustment
control to a higher setting, between 120Hz and 150Hz.
NOTE:This control will have no effect if the LFE/Normal Selector
™ is set
to LFE.If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS processor/receiver,the Low-Pass
Frequency is set by the processor/receiver.Consult your owner’s manual to
learn how to view or change this setting.
MAINTENANCE AND S
ERVICE
The enclosure may be cleaned using a soft cloth to remove fingerprints
or to wipe off dust.
The grille may be gently vacuumed.Stains may be removed with an
aerosol cleaner,following its instructions.Do not use any solvents on
the grille.
All wiring connections should be inspected and cleaned or remade periodically.The frequency of maintenance depends on the metals involved in
the connections,atmospheric conditions,and other factors,but once per
year is the minimum.
If a problem occurs,make sure that all connections are properly made
and clean.If a problem exists in one loudspeaker,reverse the connection
wires to the left and right system.If the problem remains in the same
speaker,then the fault is with the loudspeaker.If the problem appears in
the opposite speaker,the cause is in another component or cable.In the
event that your subwoofer ever needs service,contact your local Infinity
dealer or Infinity directly at 1.516.674.4INF or www.infinitysystems.com
for a service center near you.
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SPECIFICATIONS
PS-10 PS-12
Frequency Response: 27Hz – 150Hz (±3dB) 25Hz – 150Hz (
±3dB)
Maximum Amplifier Output: 250 watts RMS 300 watts RMS
(20Hz – 150Hz with
no more than 0.1% THD)
Crossover Frequencies: 50Hz – 150Hz, 50Hz – 150Hz
24dB/octave,continuously variable 24dB/octave,continuously variable
Driver: 10" 12"
Dimensions (H x W x D): 14-3/4" x 12-1/2" x 16" 16-1/2" x 14-3/8" x 17-1/2"
(375mm x 318mm x 406mm) (419mm x 365mm x 445mm)
Weight: 38 lb (17.3kg) 45 lb (20.5kg)
Infinity continually strives to update and improve existing products,as well
as create new ones.The specifications and construction details in this
and related Infinity publications are therefore subject to change without notice.
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© 2003 Harman International Industries, Incorporated
Infinity Systems,250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797 USA 516-674-4INF www.infinitysystems.com
* Trademark of Dolby Laboratories.DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems,Inc. Infinity is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries,Incorporated.
Part No.351740-001 7/03
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