Sonance i8, i10, i12 Quick Start Guide
IMPACT SUBWOOFER SERIES
i8 | i10 | i12 QUICKSTART GUIDE
Box Contents
(1) Quickstart Guide
(1) Sonance Impact Subwoofer (i8, i10 or i12)
(1) IEC Power Cord
INSTALLATION
Audio Connections
Your Sonance Impact Subwoofer has exible connections that
let you use it in a wide variety of audio system congurations.
Line Level Input
You can connect the subwoofer’s line level input to a surround
processor or receiver’s line-level dedicated subwoofer LFE
output or a stereo preamp/integrated amplier’s left and right
variable main outputs. If your receiver has a subwoofer output
jack, you can connect your subwoofer, using the LEFT/LFE
input (see Figure 1).
Speaker Level Input
The subwoofer’s speaker inputs can be connected to the speaker
outputs of a receiver or integrated amp that does not have left and
right line-level outputs or a dedicated subwoofer output (see Figure 1).
NOTE: WHEN USING THE SUBWOOFER’S SPEAKER INPUTS WE
RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM SPEAKER WIRE SIZES:
• 16 GUAGE FOR A TOTAL WIRE LENGTH OF UP TO 500’
• 14 GUAGE FOR A TOTAL WIRE LENGTH OF UP TO 1,000’
Wireless Input
Connect line level inputs from the Wireless Transmitter to
the surround processor or receiver following the line level
instructions above. Once your Sonance Wireless Transmitter
and Impact Subwoofer are powered on, press and hold the
PAIR button on the back of the Wireless Transmitter. Once
the transmitter is in PAIR mode, the LED light will blink blue.
Release the PAIR button and within 30 seconds, press and
hold the Wireless PAIR button on the back of the subwoofer
until the light on front of the Wireless Transmitter turns solid
blue, then release. Your Impact Subwoofer and Wireless
Transmitter are now paired (see Figure 1).
Ground Lift
Your Sonance Impact Subwoofer features a ground lift switch
available to eliminate most grounding issues. To reduce the
ground current & induced noises, switch the GROUND LIFT from
ISOLATED to GROUNDED. Safety is not aected (see Figure 2).
Figure 2: Ground Lift
Power Connection
Your Sonance Impact Subwoofer features a removable IEC
power cord (see Figure 3). (A power cord is included only with
115V versions of the subwoofers.) Plug the female end of the
power cord into the power cord connector on the subwoofer’s
rear panel and plug the male end into a grounded wall socket.
Do NOT plug the subwoofer’s power cord into a convenience
outlet on any other audio or video component.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT PLUG THE POWER CORD INTO THE WALL OUTLET
UNTIL ALL SYSTEM CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE AND VERIFIED.
NOTE: IF YOU NEED TO USE AN EXTENSION CORD, USE ONLY A
HEAVY-DUTY (14-GAUGE OR LARGER) EXTENSION CORD TO AVOID
STARVING THE SUBWOOFER OF ALL THE CURRENT NECESSARY FOR
FULL-POWER OPERATION.
Figure 3: Power Cord Connector and Fuse Holder
SonARC for Subwoofers
Every Sonance cabinet subwoofer comes equiped with
SonARC built in. SonARC for subwoofers is an app driven
room correction software that allows you to tune your
subwoofer perfectly for the environment in which it is placed.
Figure 1: Audio Connections
Input Select
The subwoofer’s speaker inputs can be selected using the
INPUT SELECT toggle (see Figure 1).
IMPORTANT: NO SIGNAL WILL BE PASSED IF THE INPUT SELECT
BUTTON IS NOT PROPERLY SELECTED.
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You can download the free app from the Apple App Store.
For more information visit www.sonance.com/sonarc.
NOTE: WHEN USING THIRD PARTY ROOM CORRECTION SOFTWARE,
BE SURE TO PERFORM THE SONANCE AUTOMATIC ROOM CORRECTION
APP (SonARC) ADJUSTMENTS FIRST.
For further detailed instructions please refer to manual online at:
www.sonance.com/impact/subwoofers
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
nience receptacles, and the point where
to rain.
12. Power Cord Protection — Power 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, conve
nience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the controller.
13. Cleaning — The unit should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
14. Non-Use Periods — The power cord of the unit should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long peri-
od of time.
15. Object and Liquid Entry — Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclo-
sure through openings.
16. Damage Requiring Service — The unit should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when:
• The power cord or the plug has been damaged.
• Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit.
• The unit has been exposed
to rain.
• The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance.
• The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
17. Servicing — The user should not attempt to service the unit
beyond that described in the operating instructions.
All other servicing should be referred to qualified service per-
sonnel.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within
an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operat-
ing and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance.
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI-
ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THE
APPLIANCE SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED
TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING. NO
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SHALL
BE PLACED ON THE APPLIANCE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR
BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO AUTHO-
RIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION:
IMPORTANT: READ ALL OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU
INSTALL OR OPERATE YOUR SUBWOOFER AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR LATER USE.
1. Read Instructions — All these safety and operating
instructions should be read before you operate the unit.
2. Retain Instructions — These safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the unit and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture — The unit should not be used near
water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimmingpool, etc.
6. Carts and Stands — The unit should be
used only with a cart or stand that is
recommended by the manufacturer.
A unit and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause
the unit and cart combination to overturn.
7. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not use the
subwoofer’s polarized plug with an extension cord,
receptacle, or other outlets unless the blades can be
fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
10. Power Sources — The unit should be connected to a
power supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the unit.
11. Accessories and Attachments — Only use accessories
and attachments specied by the manufacturer.
12. Grounding or Polarization — Precautions should be
taken so that the grounding or polarization means of the
unit is not defeated.
13. Power Cord Protection — Power 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 controller.
14. Cleaning — The unit should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
15. Non-Use Periods — The power cord of the unit should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.
16. Object and Liquid Entry — Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the
enclosure through openings.
17. Damage Requiring Service — The unit should be
serviced by qualied service personnel when:
• The power cord or the plug has been damaged.
• Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit.
8. Ventilation — The unit should be situated so that its
location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation. For example, the unit should not be placed in a
built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet, that may
impede the ow of air over the back plate.
9. Heat — The unit should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
appliances (including other audio components) that
produce heat.
In accordance with the European Union WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive eective
August 13, 2005, we would like to notify you that this product may contain regulated materials which upon
disposal, according to the WEEE directive, require special reuse and recycling processing. For this reason
Sonance has arranged with our distributors in European Union member nations to collect and recycle this
product at no cost to you. To nd your local distributor please contact the dealer from whom you purchased
this product. Please note, only this product itself falls under the WEEE directive. When disposing of packaging
and other related shipping materials we encourage you to recycle these items through the normal channels.
• The unit has been exposed to rain.
• The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits
a marked change in performance.
• The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
18. Servicing — The user should not attempt to service the
unit beyond that described in the operating instructions.
All other servicing should be referred to qualied
service personnel.
Impact Subwoofers
Tested to comply
with FCC Standards for
home or oce use only.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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