Outlaw Audio ECS-10 User Manual

Enhanced Cube Subwoofer

ECS-10

Owner’s Manual

Version 1.0

Owner’s Manual

Please Read First

Please Read First

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No

user serviceable parts inside. Refer to qualified personnel.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to

rain or moisture.

The lightning flash with arrowhead, with in an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsu lated “dangerous volt­age” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Precautions

Verify The Line Voltage

Your new Enhanced Cube Subwoofer has been factory configured for 120 volt AC lines.
Connecting an ECS to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a
safety and fire hazard, and may damage the subwoofer. If you have any questions about
the voltage requirements for your specific model, or about the line voltage in your area,
contact Outlaw Audio before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.

Verify AC Circuit Capacity

The high power output of your Outlaw ECS may require heavy power draw under full load
conditions. To insure proper performance, and to avoid potential safety hazards, we recom­mend that it be connected to a 20 Amp capacity circuit. Connecting multiple subwoofers
to the same circuit, or connecting it to a circuit used by other heavy power devices, such as
air conditioners, may cause circuit breakers to trip.

NOTE: It is always a good idea to avoid using any audio or video equipment
on the same AC circuit as equipment with motors, such as air conditioners or
refrigerators. This will lessen the possibility of power variation and electrical
start-up noise affecting your sound system.

Do Not Open The Cabinet

There are no user serviceable components inside this product. Opening the cabinet may
present a shock hazard, and any modification to the product will void your guarantee. If
water or any metal object, such as a paper clip, coin or a staple, accidentally falls inside
the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately, and contact Outlaw Audio
for further instructions.

FCC Information for User

CAUTION: ANY changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.

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receiver is connected.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE

Before connecting a new component such as the ECS to your audio or home theater system
it is always good practice to make certain that all components are turned off, and preferably
unplugged from their AC power source. Many modern electronics products feature automatic
turn-on circuits that may be activated during an installation, causing the potential for
damage to electronic components and/or speakers. Such damage is not covered by product
warranties and Outlaw Audio specifically disclaims responsibility for any such damage.

Extension Cords and Power Strips

We do not recommend that extension cords be used with this product unless they are of
sufficient gauge to pass the necessary current during full load conditions. Most inexpensive
extension cords are not capable of such high-current loads.

Similarly, should you use a power strip, surge protector or any type of AC power line con­ditioning equipment, make certain that it is also able to handle the high current loads
this product will produce.

Handle the AC Power Cord Gently

When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet, always pull the plug, never pull the
cord. If you do not intend to use the amplifier for any considerable length of time, disconnect
the plug from the AC outlet. If the power cord is replaced, make certain that it is of similar
gauge. As with all electrical devices, do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place
heavy objects on them. Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately with cords
meeting factory specifications.

Wiring

Cables that are run inside of walls should have the appropriate markings to indicate com­plaince with, and listing by the UL , CSA or other standards required by the UL, CSA, NEC or
your local building. Questions about cables inside of walls should be referred to a qualified
customer installer, or a licensed electrician or low-voltage contractor.

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For Future Reference

Record your subwoofer’s serial number and date of purchase here. It is found on the
back panel.

Model Number

Serial Number

Date of Purchase

Table of Contents

2 Please Read First
3 Table of Contents
3 Outlaw Audio Enhanced Cube Subwoofer ECS-10
3 Unpacking
3 Before You Begin
4 Subwoofers, Bass and Overall System Performance
5 ECS-10’s Controls and Connections
5 Setup Guide

5 Connecting to Your System
5 Connecting to a System with a Subwoofer Preamp Output
6 Connecting to a System without a Subwoofer Preamp Output,

but with Standard Left/Right Preamp Outputs

7 Connecting to a System with no Preamp Outputs

8 Subwoofer Placement

8 Notes On Subwoofer Placement

8 Setting the ECS-10’s Controls

8 Phase Switch
8 Variable Crossover
8 Volume Level

9 The Scattered Subwoofer System (Two ECS-10’s)

9 What’s Needed to Connect Two Subwoofers?
9 Placement and Level Control

9 Care and Maintenance

9 Cleaning
9 When You Are Away

9 Troubleshooting

9 Troubleshooting Guide
10 Outlaw Service Information

10 The Outlaw Audio 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
10 ECS-10 Enhanced Cube Subwoofer Specifications
11 Outlaw Audio Limited Warranty

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Owner’s Manual

Outlaw Audio
Enhanced Cube Subwoofer
ECS-10

Congratulations on the purchase of an Outlaw Audio ECS-10 Enhanced Cube
Subwoofer. The ECS-10 provides deep, tight, bass extension that’s powerful enough
to meet the most demanding requirements of any movie or musical source.
Thanks to a flexible crossover system that may be defeated for use with advanced
bass management systems, the ECS-10 blends seamlessly with both small satellite
speakers as well as large tower type speaker systems.

The ECS-10’s high-power and long-throw woofer are housed in a cabinet that
measures just over a cubic foot, ensuring that your new subwoofer can be tucked
away out-of-sight in almost any listening environment.

Among the ECS-10’s many features are:

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A long throw 10” driver for deep bass extension

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Oversized spider for increased linearity at high excursion

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A powerful 1,000 watt RMS (2000 watts dynamic) amplifier for precision
driver control

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Signal Sense for automatic turn on/off (can be defeated)

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0/180-degree phase control

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Stereo line level and speaker level inputs

■

LFE input

Unpacking

The carton and packing materials used in shipping your new subwoofer were
specially designed to cushion it from the shocks and vibrations of shipping. We
strongly suggest that you save the carton and packing materials to use if you move,
or if the unit ever needs to be shipped back to us for any reason.

To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may wish to flatten it by carefully
opening the top and bottom flaps and folding the carton flat. Packing materials
that cannot be collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag.

The contents of this manual are Copyright © 2009 by Outlaw Audio, LLC, and may not be
duplicated or reproduced by any means, whether physical, electronic or otherwise without
prior written consent from Outlaw Audio.

Outlaw Audio and the Outlaw Audio logo are registered trademarks of Outlaw Audio, LLC.

Specifications are those in effect at the time of printing. Outlaw Audio reserves the right
to change specifications or designs at any time without notice or obligation to modify
existing units.

Before You Begin

Before proceeding with the integration of the ECS-10 into your system, please
observe the following precautions and suggestions.

■

Do not plug the power cord into the ECS-10 until all other connections are
made.

■

Always refer to the instructions that came with the receiver or processor for
specific procedures, warnings and options.

■

Make sure to insert all plugs and connectors securely. Improper connections
can result in noise, poor performance, or damage to the equipment.

■

Do not bundle the subwoofer cable or speaker wire with the power cord. This
may adversely affect the sound quality and introduce unwanted hum into
your system.

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Subwoofers, Bass and Overall System Performance

Subwoofers, Bass and Overall
System Performance

The goal of an audio system is to recreate the source material as accurately as
possible. The components needed to perform this task are an audio source, a
receiver or processor/amplifier combination, and speakers.

In the era of digital, multi-channel sound, many listeners have chosen to use
frequency-limited “satellite” speakers for the front, center and surround channels.
By limiting their frequency range, these speakers may be made smaller, to more
easily fit into a wide range of spaces. However, by eliminating the capability to
reproduce bass frequencies, a separate speaker that is custom designed to deal
with signals below 200Hz is required. That speaker, along with its companion,
built-in amplifier is a powered subwoofer.

Even in two-channel systems with traditional bookshelf or tower speakers the

ECS-10 Rear Panel

bottom two octaves of sound (20 Hz to 80 Hz) are frequently rolled off or not
reproduced at all. Here, too, a specialized speaker/amplifier combination is
required to deliver the full spectrum of sound from a system.

Finally, many multi-channel digital soundtracks contain a special audio channel
devoted specifically to extreme low frequency extension. This signal is the “.1” in

5.1, 6.1 and 7.1 systems and is sometimes referred to as the LFE channel.

Regardless of which of these situations create the need, a subwoofer is absolutely
essential for accurate audio reproduction of both movies and music. A properly
designed subwoofer such as the Outlaw ECS-10 can provide a visceral impact
that most speakers are not able to provide on their own. No matter what type of
speakers comprise the rest of your system or what your favorite movie or music
is the ECS-10 is up to the task of completing the sonic presentation by providing
the impact that only a subwoofer can provide.

ECS-10

POWER

ON

OFF

120V~

60HZ

8A

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT O PEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR

AVIS:

SUBWOOFER

VOLUME

AUTO ON/OFF

LOW-PASS

CROSSOVER

OUTPUT

INPUT

SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT

+ +--

R

MIN

INACTIVE ACTIVE

80 Hz

120 Hz

INTERNAL

X-OVER

PHASE

R L

L

MAX

40 Hz

SUBWOOFER

DIRECT

180°

LFE

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

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