I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
S O N A N C E C I N E M A® S E R I E S
SUB 10-250D & 12-500D Amplifiers
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Important Safety Information
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 period of
time.
15. Object and Liquid Entry — Care should be taken so that objects
do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.
16. Damage Requiring Service — The unit should be serviced by
qualified service personnel when:
• The power-supply 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 personnel.
7. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THE
AMPLIFIER’S POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER OUTLETS UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE
FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
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 situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface
that may block the ventilation openings; or be placed in a built-in
installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet, that may impede the
flow of air through the ventilation openings.
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.
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. Grounding or Polarization — Precautions should be taken so
that the grounding or polarization means of the unit is not defeated.
12. 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 controller.
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.
IMPORTANT: READ ALL OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU
INSTALL OR OPERATE YOUR SUB 10-250D or SUB 12-500D
amplifiers, 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, laundry tub, in
a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE 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.
The lighting 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.
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SONANCE CINEMA® SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIERS
Introd u c t i o n
Thank you for purchasing the Sonance Cinema® SUB 10-250D or
SUB 12-500D power amplifier. These digital amplifiers will provide
you with many years of home entertainment enjoyment. This manual
will teach you all about your new amplifier’s many innovative
features and will show you how to get the very best performance
from your amplifier. Please read it thoroughly.
To achieve the best performance, Sonance recommends that this
amplifier be installed by a Sonance Authorized Dealer/Installer.
Box Co n t e n t s
Your Cinema SUB 10-250D and SUB 12-500D box should contain
the following items:
(1) Cinema SUB 10-250D or SUB 12-500D amplifier
(1) IEC Power cable (120V Version Only)
(2) Rack ears - 1 left and 1 right
Unpack i n g
Save the shipping carton and polystyrene inserts so you can safely
transport your amplifier in the future. Before you install the amplifier,
locate the serial number on the rear panel and note it here for future
reference:
S/N: _____________________________________________________
Placem e n t
IMPORTANT: TO AVOID DAMAGE, THE AMPLIFIER MUST ALWAYS
REST ON ITS FOUR FEET TO ALLOW SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE FOR
PROPER VENTILATION THROUGH THE VENTS ON THE CHASSIS
BOTTOM.
Place the SUB 10-250D or SUB 12-500D amplifier on a level
surface, in an upright position, out of direct sunlight and away from
windows through which rain or moisture may enter.
Situate the amplifier away from heat sources such as hot air ducts or
radiators. Be sure that the amplifier is adequately ventilated by
convection cooling or suitable cabinet fans.
I M P O R T A N T : T H E S U B 1 0 - 2 5 0 D AND
S U B 1 2 - 5 0 0 D A M P L I F I E R S RE Q U I R E
O N E I N C H O F C L E A R A N C E ON T H E
T O P A N D S I D E S F O R V E N T I L A T I O N .
• Never operate the amplifier on a carpeted surface as this will
compromise ventilation.
• When the amplifier is installed in any cabinet, the front or
back must be open during operation. Alternately, install fans
in the cabinet to ensure continuous ventilation.
• When rack-mounting, use nylon washers on both sides of the
ears to isolate the amplifier from the rack and prevent
ground loops and hum problems.
• Very sensitive low-level sources might pick up some hum
radiated from the SUB 10-250D or SUB 12-500D power
supply. If this occurs, move the unit away from the other
components.
Unpack i n g
The Cinema SUB 10-250D and SUB 12-500D amplifiers feature a
removable IEC power cord. (A power cord is included with the 120V
version of the amplifier.) Plug the female end of the power cord into
the Power Cord Connector on the amplifier’s rear panel (see Page
3), and plug the male end into a 20-amp grounded wall outlet. DO
NOT plug the power cord into an AC outlet on your preamplifier/
receiver.
I M P O R T A N T : T H E S U B 1 0 - 2 5 0 D AND
S U B 1 2 - 5 0 0 D A M P L I F I E R S CAN
P R O D U C E U P T O 6 0 V O L T S O N T H E
S P E A K E R T E R M I N A L S !
• Never touch the subwoofer output terminals when the
amplifier is operating.
• Always disconnect the power cord when making any changes
to the subwoofer output connections.
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P o w e r C o r d C o n n e c t i o n
The SUB 10-250D and SUB 12-500D feature removable IEC power
connectors. (A power cord is included only with the 120V version of
the amplifier.) Plug the female end of the power cord into the Power
Cord Connector on the amplifier rear panel and plug the male end
into a grounded wall socket. DO NOT plug the amplifier’s power
cord into a convenience outlet on any other audio or video
component.
If you need to use an extension cord, use only a heavy duty (14GAUGE OR LARGER) extension cord to avoid starving the amplifier
of the current necessary for full operation.
Rear P a n e l C onnec t i o n s a nd Co n t r o l s
A . C . F u s e H o l d e r
To replace the fuse, unplug the power cord from the Power Cord
Connector and use a screwdriver to remove the fuse holder.
SUB 10-250D 120V - 8 amp AC
SUB 10-250D 230V - 6.3 amp AC
SUB 12-500D 120V - 12 amp AC
SUB 12-500D 230V - 8 amp AC
CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE,
REPLACE THE FUSE WITH ONLY THE SAME TYPE AND RATING.
CAUTION: DO NOT PLUG THE POWER CORD INTO THE WALL
OUTLET UNTIL ALL SYSTEM CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE
AND VERIFIED.
L i n e I n p u t s a n d O u t p u t s
The SUB 10-250D and SUB 12-500D amplifiers have LINE INPUTS
and hi-pass filtered LINE OUTPUTS. Use these connections if your
receiver or preamp has a line-level subwoofer output.
If the receivers subwoofer output is mono use the input marked LFE.
If your system has a separate preamp and power amplifier you can
use the LINE INPUT and LINE OUTPUT jacks to connect the amplifier
between the preamp and power amp.
NOTE: THE LINE OUTPUT JACKS ARE HIGH PASS FILTERED AT
150Hz, 6dB PER OCTAVE.
CAUTION: BEFORE CONNECTING THE AUDIO SIGNAL TO THE
AMPLIFIER DETERMINE IF YOU WILL BE USING THE LINE LEVEL OR
SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS.
USE EITHER THE LINE OR SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS, DO NOT USE
BOTH AT THE SAME TIME. DAMAGE WILL OCCUR TO THE
AMPLIFIER.
S p e a k e r L e v e l I n p u t s a n d O u t p u t s
If your system’s electronics do not have preamp outputs or a
subwoofer output you can connect its left and right speaker outputs
to the SPEAKER LEVEL Inputs.
Connect the SPEAKER LEVEL Outputs to your left and right main
speakers. Always make sure to connect the ―+‖ terminals to the
electronics’ and speakers’ ―+‖ terminals, and its ―–‖ terminals to the
electronics’ and speakers’ ―–‖ terminals.
NOTE: THE SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT JACKS ARE HI-PASS FILTERED
AT 150HZ, 6dB PER OCTAVE.
CAUTION: DO NOT CONNECT THE SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS TO A
RECEIVER OR AMPLIFIER WITH A BRIDGED OUTPUT. BEFORE
USING THE SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS, CHECK YOUR RECEIVER’S OR
AMPLIFIER’S DOCUMENTATION.
S p e a k e r F u s e
To replace the fuse, unplug the power cord from the Power Cord
Connector and use a screwdriver to remove the fuse holder.
SUB 10-250D 10 amp slow blow
SUB 12-500D 12 amp slow blow
A u t o O n S w i t c h
When this switch is in the ON position the SUB 10-250D and
SUB 12-500D will automatically turn ON when it senses a signal on
either the line level or speaker level inputs. The amplifier will remain
on for approximately 15 minutes after the signal has ceased. If you
want to manually turn the amplifier ON and OFF, set the AUTO ON
switch to the OFF position. This allows the amplifier to be switched
ON and OFF by the front-panel POWER button.
CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION OF THE WOOFER
DRIVER, REPLACE THE FUSE WITH ONLY THE SAME TYPE AND
RATING.
S u b w o o f e r O u t
The subwoofer output terminals are connected in parallel. Only
connect one subwoofer driver to each pair of terminals. Connecting
more than one subwoofer driver to each terminal will result in
damage to the amplifier.
Always make sure to connect the ―+‖ terminal to the amplifier to the
―+‖ terminal on the speaker, and the ―–‖ terminal on the amplifier
to the ―–‖ terminal on the speaker.
SONANCE CINEMA® SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIERS
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