Mirage BPS-150, PS-12 Owner's Manual

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IMPOR TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read Instructions - All safety and operating instructions should be read before the

product is operated.

• Retain Instructions -The safety and operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.

• Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.

• Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

• Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use

liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

• Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

• Water and Moistur e - Do no use this product near water - for example, near
a bath tub, wash bowl,kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near
a swimming pool.

• Ve n t i l a t i o n - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from ove r h e a t i n g ,a n d
t h e s e openings must not be bl o c ked or cove r e d . They should also never be bl o c ked by
placing the product on a bed,s o f a ,ru g , or other similar surface. This product should not
be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
p r ovided or the manu f a c t u r e r ’s instructions have been adhered to.

• Pow er Sources - 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,please refer
to the operating instructions.

• Grounding or Polarization -This product may be equipped with a polarized
alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).This plug
will fit into the power outlet only one way.This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.If the plug should still fail to
fit,contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug.

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• Power Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are
not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,paying
particular attention to cords at plugs,convenience receptacles,and the point where
they exit from the product.

• Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords, as this can result in
a risk of fire or electric shock.

• Object and Liquid Entr y - 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.

• Servicing - 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.

• Heat -The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers,stoves,or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Non-use Periods -The power cord of the product should be unplugged from the
outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

• Dama ge Requiring -The product should be serviced by qualified service
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 product has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change

in performance;or

E. Product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Features & Operating Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Room Acoustics & Subwoofer Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Subwoofer Connection to your Audio/Video System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Diagrams:

Using High Level Connection (Diag.1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using the “Subwoofer Output” of an A/V Receiver or Processor (Diag.2) . . . . . . . 8

Using External Crossover (Diag. 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Using an A/V Receiver with Pre-out and Main-in

RCA Jacks (BPS-150i only) (Diag.4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Set-up Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

INTRODUCTION

We are proud to welcome you as a new owner of a Mirage Subwo o fe r. M i rage subwo o fe rs
are the result of extensive research into accurate bass reproduction and represent the leading
edge in subwo o fer design and perfo rm a n c e.The finest components and cabinet materials
combined with sophisticated manu f a c t u ring and quality control procedures ensure many ye a rs
of exceptional perfo rmance and listening pleasure.

PLEASE TAKE TIME TO READ ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS
MANUAL TO MAKE CERTAIN YOUR SYSTEM IS PROPERLY INSTALLED AND
FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY.