Philips FB301 User Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION

Thank you …

Thank you for buying the new Philips Active Subwoofer.
We have designed and tested the subwoofer to provide
you with the latest technology and high quality sound.
Follow these instructions to adjust and operate all the
functions of your new subwoofer. Please read and perform
the instructions in the order shown.

General Information

This product complies with the radio interference
requirements of the EU (European Union).

• The typeplate (which contains the serial number) is
located at the rear of the subwoofer.

1 All unnecessary packaging material has been omitted.

We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate
into three mono-materials:
– cardboard (box)
– expandable polystyrene (buffer)
– polythene (bags, protective foam sheet).

2 Your subwoofer consists of materials which can be

recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialized
company. Please follow local regulations on recycling
your old subwoofer.

Accessories (Supplied)

– AC power cord
– Speaker wires (1 pair)
– Subwoofer-In cinch cable

Safety Information

• Before switching on the subwoofer, check that the
operating voltage indicated on the typeplate (or the
voltage indication beside the voltage selector) of your
system is identical with the voltage of your local power
supply. If not, please consult your dealer. The type plate
is located at the rear of the subwoofer.

• When the subwoofer is switched on, do not move it
around.

• When switching on or off an amplifier or other
equipment, lower the volume of the amplifier to
minimum to avoid damaging the subwoofer.

• Be careful when setting the volume control of your
audio amplifier to avoid an excessive output power.

• Place the system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent internal heat build-up in your
system.

• Do not expose the system to excessive moisture, rain,
sand or heat sources.

• Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth lightly moistened
with water. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene.

• Under no circumstances should you repair the unit
yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty.

• To disconnect the system from the power supply
completely, withdraw the AC power cord from
the wall socket.

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REAR CONNECTION

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A

B

C

D

SPEAKER

IN

OUT

L + L – R – R +

L + L – R – R +

INPUT

SELECTOR

SPEAKER LINE

INPUT

SUBWOOFER LINE

PHASE

SELECTOR

E Phase Selector

This is to determine the best bass reproduction effect in
certain listening environment.

F Adjusting the Operating Voltage

(not available for version /30)

Before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet,
make sure that the voltage selector at the rear of the

E

VOLTAGE
SELECTOR

AC MAINS ~

110V/127V220V/240V

180 º0 º

G

F

system is set to the local power line voltage. If not, reset
the selector before connecting to the wall outlet.

G AC Power Supply

After all other connections have been made, connect the
AC power socket to the set and the AC power plug to the
wall outlet.

A Speaker In

For connection to an amplifier speaker terminal.

B Speaker Out

This output is used when the amplifier has only a single
set of speaker terminal. It is for connection to the front
speakers.

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C Input Selector

You can select the subwoofer input either by the Speaker
IN terminals or the INPUT SUBWOOFER LINE cinch
connection. Adjust the input selector accordingly.

D Input Subwoofer Line

This is a cinch connection, if your amplifier has a
subwoofer out jack, connect it to the Input Subwoofer Line
at the rear of this system.

CONNECTING TO AN AMPLIFIER WITH A SINGLE

FRONT SPEAKERS

R

L

++––

AMPLIFIER

SUBWOOFER

SPEAKER IN

L + L – R – R +

SET OF SPEAKER TERMINALS

Connect the subwoofer to the amplifier, and then connect
the front speakers to the subwoofer.

• Connect the right socket R, with the red wire to + and
the black wire to -.

• Connect the left socket L, with the red wire to + and
the black wire to -.

• Clip the stripped portion of the speaker wire as shown.

reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass.

2 Connect the SPEAKER OUT terminals of the Subwoofer

to the Front Left and Right speakers. If the speaker
wires are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will
lack bass.

FRONT LEFT

+–

FRONT RIGHT

+–

SPEAKERS' CONNECTION

CONNECTING TO AN AMPLIFIER WITH TWO SETS
OF SPEAKER TERMINALS (A + B)

Connect the subwoofer to the amplifier speaker terminal
B, and then connect the front speakers to the amplifier
speaker terminal A.

• Connect the right socket R, with the red wire to + and
the black wire to -.

• Connect the left socket L, with the red wire to + and
the black wire to -.

• Clip the stripped portion of the speaker wire as shown.

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12 mm

UNLOCK LOCK

1 Connect the SPEAKER IN terminals of the Subwoofer to

the amplifier speakers' output. If the speaker wires are

SUBWOOFER

L + L – R – R +

SPEAKER OUT

3 Set Source Selector switch to SPEAKER IN position.

INPUT

SELECTOR

SPEAKER LINE

12 mm

UNLOCK LOCK

1 Connect the SPEAKER IN terminals of the Subwoofer to

the amplifier speaker terminal B. If the speaker wires
are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack
bass.

SPEAKER B

L

++––

L + L – R – R +

R

SPEAKER IN

AMPLIFIER

SUBWOOFER

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