Krix Volcanix User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Tektonix and Volcanix

Congratulations on choosing Krix

setup in brief

The following setup procedure will help you achieve the best
performance from your subwoofer:

1. controls and features

Familiarise yourself with the controls and features of your
subwoofer.

2. positioning

Determine a suitable location for your subwoofer unit.

3. connection and calibration

Connect your subwoofer to your system, adjust the settings on your
subwoofer to integrate its sound with your speakers and room.

Listen to a variety of music/movies to assess the sound and settings
of your subwoofer.

4. listen and enjoy

Listen to your favourite music/movies and enjoy.

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disclaimer

Please read the important safety instructions on the back of this manual before you plug in your equipment.
Disclaimer

To the extent permissible by law:

1. All warranties, conditions, representations, promises and statements relating howsoever to this product whether express or implied and
whether in contract or tort are excluded to the extent permitted by law; and

2. Our liability to you under a condition or warranty (if any) implied into this sale and purchase agreement relating to this subwoofer by the
Trade Practices Act 1974 (as amended) or any other law (whether a law of Australia or any other country) other than a condition implied by
Section 69 of the said Act is limited at our option to:

- the replacement of the product; or

- the supply of an equivalent product; or

- the repair of the product.
If you do not accept the above conditions, return this product (in the original packaging) with proof of purchase for a full refund.

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controls and features

Volume

-30dB

power LED menu back/forward

blue - on
red - standby

Use the back/forward arrows to access the
following menus

Volume

Adjusts the subwoofer’s output level.

Low Pass

Adjusts the point at which higher frequencies
are filter ed f rom the subwoofer.

Phase

Allows the phase of the subwoofer to be
0° or 180°.

High Pass Q

Adjusts the character of low frequency
extension of the subwoofer such that the
output at 20Hz remains constant, but the shape
or knee of the roll off above and below this
frequency is altered. The default setting of 0.9
is suitable for most applications. The minimum
setting of 0.5 offers a more gradual roll-off
suited to excessively boomy sounding rooms.
The maximum setting of 1.0 offers more punch
and ouput at 40Hz.

Power Mode

Can be set to auto sense or 12V trigger.
When set to auto sense the subwoofer will

automatically switch on when a signal is
present. The auto sense circuit monitors both
the speaker level or line level inputs. After 15
minutes the subwoofer will switch into standby
if no signal is present.

When set to 12V trigger the subwoofer will
switch on from standby when 12V is applied
to the trigger input on the rear panel of your
subwoofer. This allows the subwoofer to
switch between on and standby in perfect
synchronisation with an AV amp/receiver
equipped with a trigger output.

Auto Sensitivity

Adjusts the subwoofers switch on sensitivity
when a signal is present. When adjusting the
sensitivity the power LED will respond to the

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menu items
current menu settings

current menu settings up/down

signal level without any time delay. This menu
is only available when power mode is set to
auto sense.

Display Contrast

Allows the display contrast to be adjusted to
suit the lighting conditions and viewing angle.

Restore Defaults

Resets all menu settings to factory default
values. Press and hold + and - buttons
simultaneously to restore defaults,

Menu Lock

Allows control panel to be locked. Press and
hold + and - buttons simultaneously to lock.
Press and hold + and - buttons simultaneously
again to unlock.

controls and features

12V trigger

When a 12V signal is a applied to the trigger
input the subwoofer will switch on from

standby and the red active LED will illuminate.
Use a 3.5mm mono lead to make the connection
to an AV amp/receiver equipped with a trigger
output. (5-15V DC or AC may be used to trigger
the subwoofer, polarity is not critical).

line in

Line level stereo input with summing function.

high level inputs

High level inputs with summing function, for use
with amplifier speaker outputs.

power switch and socket

Unit should be switched off when not in use for
extended periods.

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