Onix Rocket UFW-12 Enjoyment Manual

Rocket
UFW-12
Subwoofer
Enjoyment
Guide

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The Rocket UFW-12 subwoofer is carefully hand-packaged utilizing molded
foam inserts to protect its fine furniture-grade finish. Please use care when
unpacking your new subwoofer. When removing it from the box, hold the
wood sides of the cabinet, while taking care not to exert pressure on the front
cloth grille.

We strongly recommend that you save the foam inserts and shipping cartons
to protect your subwoofer, should you ever need to move or ship it to a new
location.

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Thanks for buying a Rocket Series subwoofer from AV123. We sincerely ap­preciate your confidence in us and our products.

Although we know these products represent extraordinary value, we also
know that the real test is how you feel about your subwoofer several months
from now. That’s why AV123 will continue to work hard to earn your respect
with technical advice and customer service that is second to none in our in­dustry.

You can visit the AV123 website (www.av123.com) at any time for up-to-date
product information, answers to FAQ’s, or to seek advice from the AV123
community at our online forum (www.av123forum.com).

Should you require that personal touch, please don’t hesitate to contact our
support department, toll-free, at [phone] option 2. You’ll find our
knowledgeable Technical Services Department eager and willing to help.

We ask you read this owner’s manual first. It contains many tips on getting
your new subwoofer set up, connected, configured, and performing its abso­lute best in your unique environment. We hope you find it clear, concise, and
useful.

Again, thank you for your support.

Your Rocket UFW-12 Subwoofer

Enjoyment Guide

Table of Contents

Introduction

Section 1—Product Overview

• 1.1 Control Panel Features

• 1.2 Brass Feet, Discs, and Rubber Feet

a. Spike Feet
b. Brass Discs
c. Rubber Feet

Section 2—Subwoofer Placement and Location

• 2.1 Subwoofer Placement

• 2.2 Subwoofer Location

Section 3—Connecting Your UFW-12 Subwoofer

Section 4—Setting Up Your Surround Processor or Receiver

• 4.1 Small or Large?

• 4.2 Simple Calibration

• 4.3 Crossover Settings

• 4.4 UFW-12 Phase Adjustment

Section 5—Advanced Calibration and Correction

• 5.1 Performing a Room Frequency Sweep

• 5.2 Interpreting the Results

• 5.3 Advanced Parametric EQ Adjustments

Section 6—Proper Care and Feeding

• 6.1 Warranty Policy and Terms

• 6.2 Stay in Touch!

• 6.3 UFW-12 Specifications

• 6.4 Miscellaneous

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Introduction to AV123 and your new
Rocket UFW-12 Subwoofer

At AV123, our absolute highest
priority begins and ends with you,
the customer. You can rest as­sured that if you’re not 100% sat­isfied with your purchase within 30

days from your original receipt
date, you may return your product(s) for a
prompt refund in full (excluding shipping
charges) no questions asked. In addition to the
expert advice available on our website, or
through our trained advisors, there is simply not
a safer way to buy. At AV123, misleading and
high-pressure sales tactics are a thing of the
past. Not only do we offer you the tools and re­sources necessary to fully evaluate your pur­chase before the order is placed, we’ll back each
and every sale after the fact with our in-home
trial period.

We’ve done our best to provide you with prod­ucts and services meeting or exceeding your ex­pectations. However as good as our products
are, they do not match our dedication to each
and every sale. Should you need any further
assistance in the future with your A/V system,
you can bet that AV123 will be there supporting
and assisting you as you make your way to your
next level of audio/visual enjoyment.

The Onix Rocket UFW-12 (Ultra Fast Woofer) is a
very potent and agile subwoofer. Special care
and attention was given to the UFW to ensure
clean, accurate, and extremely detailed low-end
performance in both music and home theater
systems. Features include a 1000-watt ampli­fier, single band parametric equalizer, adjustable
crossover, and phase adjustment for easy in­room placement. This flexibility will result in a
seamless blend with all Onix loudspeakers, as
well as those from other manufacturers.

Section 1—Product Overview

1.1 Control Panel Features (see figure 1.1)

A. Power switch
B. Power On Indicator – Glows brightly when

the unit is on. Glows dimly when unit is
in standby. The unit will automatically
turn on in the presence of an audio signal.
Approximately 15 minutes of signal ab­sence will cause the subwoofer to go into
standby mode. To fully turn off the unit,
please unplug it from the wall.

C. Line Fuse – The UFW-12 is equipped with

a 10-amp fast blow fuse (120V). Always
replace with the same rating.

D. Power Cord – A standard IEC socket al-

lows removal of the power cord.

E. L/R connection. Use this connection when

you also are utilizing the UFW-12’s built­in crossover. It is OK to use only the ‘L’
or ‘R’ input alone.

F. LFE connection. When using your proces-

sors crossover, use this connection.

G. Crossover Adjustment – This controls the

high-frequency cut off. Generally this is
set to 80Hz if used. We will cover this in
detail later in the manual.

H. Phase – This controls the phase of you r

subwoofer relative to the rest of your
speakers. Flip this switch while you listen
at your listening position for the most
bass.

I. Gain – This control allows you to match

the output of your main/satellite speakers
to the sub. Set this to the lowest level
when powering your system for the first
time. When calibrating your system, do
not exceed 75% gain. You’ll want some
room for adjustment...try to avoid setting
the gain in either your receiver (through
the channel “trim” menus) or your sub­woofer near maximum levels. Doing so
will also minimize the potential for a dis­torted input signal.

J. EQ – Single band parametric equalizer.

Includes controls for Frequency, Band­width and Level. Use these controls to
modify the frequency response at any
point. The frequency range is 18Hz to
80Hz…bandwidth from 0.1 to 1.0 oc­taves…and a level adjustment from –

14.5dB to + 6dB.