OWNER’S MANUAL >>SUBWOOFERS
ES-SUB-CUB8-110
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install according to manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including ampliers)
that produce heat.
9. Do not override the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades - one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plug, convenience receptacles, and the point
where it exits from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specied by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND ENSURE THAT NO OBJECTS
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, ARE PLACED ON THE EQUIPMENT.
16. TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT THE POWER
SUPPLY CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE.
17. THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufcient 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 operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
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WELCOME TO EPISODE
Episode® is one of the most highly-regarded brands of speakers available today. We appreciate your business and we stand
committed to providing our customers with the highest degree of quality and service in the industry.
The Episode® ES-SUB-CUB8-110 subwoofer is a superb choice for bass reinforcement of almost every type of audio
system. It has been designed with advanced technology components that accurately reproduce low frequencies in all
types of music and movies. For optimum system performance, we recommend you pair the subwoofer with our acclaimed
Episode® loudspeakers.
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EPISODE® SUBWOOFER FEATURES
>>WORLD CLASS BASH® HYBRID AMPLIFIER TECHNOLOGY
Incorporates the latest BASH® amplier technology to maximize performance while generating little heat. In standby mode, the
subwoofer consumes less than 0.5 watts making it one of the “greenest” solutions available.
>>HIGH-GLOSS CABINET
Attractive furniture-quality cabinet provides the ultimate in rigidity and sound clarity.
>>BAFFLE-MOUNTED VOLUME CONTROL
Hidden just behind the grill, and within easy reach, is the master volume control that ranges from mute to full output.
>>TUNED SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
Offers rear-mounted, low-pass crossover adjustment and a switchable phase control (0 or 180 degrees) to ensure optimal
system integration, giving a seamless blend for an unbelievable music and movie experience.
>>SIGNAL-SENSING FOR AUTOMATIC POWER CONTROL
There are three power mode options with an Episode® powered subwoofer: ‘On’, ‘Off’ and ‘Auto’. When the ‘Auto’ position is
selected, the subwoofer will automatically switch to a power-saving standby mode until an input signal is detected. Power will
turn on whenever a minimal amount of signal is detected on the RCA jacks, and off again when no signal is present for
approximately 15 minutes.
>>GOLD-PLATED INPUTS
Features stereo RCA line-level inputs for many two-channel applications. For home theater use, the right input also serves as
an LFE (Low Frequency Effects) input for a direct connection from the receiver or processor. For added versatility, there are also
gold-plated, ve-way binding-post inputs and outputs for speaker-level connections.
>> REMOVABLE GRILL
The grill can be easily removed to enable simple volume adjustment.
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INSTALLATION – FIRST STEPS
PLACING YOUR EPISODE® SUBWOOFER
Subwoofer placement can have an effect on the performance that you receive.
All rooms are different, but the strongest output will likely occur if the subwoofer
is placed in a corner of the room on the same wall as the front channel speakers.
This is known as the boundary effect and will emphasize certain bass frequencies
while canceling others. Some listeners will nd this to be the best sounding
result, while others may nd it overly “boomy” or muddy. Experiment with the
placement options available to you and use the tuning instructions that follow
in the “Installation” section of this manual. For ultimate exibility in placement,
use the Episode® Wireless Subwoofer Transmission Kit.
CONNECTING YOUR EPISODE® SUBWOOFER
For line level connections, use high-quality RCA cables that feature low
impedance, shielding and high-quality connectors. Use two-conductor
loudspeaker wire for high level connections to the subwoofer and to any satellite
loudspeakers that may be connected as well. DO NOT connect wiring to both
sets of inputs simultaneously. Example – If using loudspeaker level inputs,
DO NOT connect an RCA cable to the subwoofer at the same time.
INSTALLATION – CONTROLS
Recommended placement of subwoofer
in one of the front corners of the room.
Your Episode® Subwoofer is suited to match nearly
every home theater or music application:
1. CROSSOVER: Set the low-pass crossover
frequency from 40 Hz to LFE, or “bypass”
mode for home theater applications using
an A/V receiver with a subwoofer output.
(‘Fine Tuning Your Episode Powered
Subwoofer’, p. 7.)
2. PHASE: Switches the subwoofer’s
phase response to 0 or 180°. (‘Fine Tuning
Your Episode Powered Subwoofer’, p. 7.)
3. MODE: Sets the subwoofer’s power mode:
On, Off or Auto. (‘Signal-Sensing for
Automatic Power’, p. 3.)
4. VOLUME: Controls the overall output level of
the subwoofer. (located behind the front grill)
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INSTALLATION – GETTING CONNECTED
Episode® powered subwoofers are among the most exible on the market today and can be congured for use in many different applications,
as shown in the gures below.
EPISODE® POWERED SUBWOOFER INSTALLATION USING LOW-LEVEL INPUTS
Do Not Use
When Utilizing
“Low Level”
Inputs.
Left &
Right
Preamp
Output
(Optional)
LFE Output
High Level /
Speaker
Level
Output
Loop to an
Optional
Second
Subwoofer
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EPISODE® POWERED SUBWOOFER INSTALLATION USING HIGH-LEVEL INPUTS
High Level/
Speaker
Level
Output
Do Not Use
When Utilizing
“High Level”
Inputs.
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FINE TUNING YOUR EPISODE® POWERED SUBWOOFER
After making all the connections and calibrating the loudspeakers, set up your Episode subwoofer using the following steps:
1. Ensure that the subwoofer is plugged in.
2. Set the following controls and switches to positions that will enable tuning for maximum performance.
VOLUME knob set to 50%, or 12 o’clock (located behind grille on the front panel)
CROSSOVER knob set to 120 Hz or 12 o’clock
PHASE switch set to 0º
During initial setup, it may be helpful to set the MODE switch to the ‘ON’ position. Once calibration is complete, switch it to
‘AUTO’ to enable the automatic power-saving mode.
3. Play a movie scene or music track and set the system volume to an average level. Listen to the bass level from your favorite
listening position. Adjust the VOLUME control as desired.
4. If deeper bass is desired, adjust the CROSSOVER control toward the lower frequencies. Experiment with different frequency
settings until you nd one that sounds best. NOTE: When using the LFE input, leave this control set to LFE so the preamplier
or receiver can control the crossover frequency.
6. Continue listening to your favorite music and movie sources using the settings chosen for volume and crossover.
Now, try experimenting with the PHASE switch until you nd the best setting for the installation. Depending on your
subwoofer’s placement, the bass may sound louder or deeper when the phase has been optimized. In some cases, adjusting
phase will make no discernable difference.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE GRILL
To access the VOLUME control, rst remove the grill. To do this, start in one top corner and gently pull the grill frame away from
the front bafe of the subwoofer. Repeat this process in remaining three corners. To install the grill, start in one top corner and
gently press the grill frame in around the front bafe, pushing it in at each of the remaining three recessed holes.
CLEANING
Use a soft cloth or paper towel to clean the cabinet. The grill is best cleaned by brushing it off with a lint-free cloth.
SPECIFICATIONS
Driver 8” woven berglass
Amplier 110 watts RMS @ 0.2% THD
Signal to Noise Ratio 90 dB A-weighted
Input Power 100-240 VAC, ~50/60 Hz, 1.6A
Frequency Response 35 Hz to 200 Hz
Dimensions (H) 10.31 in (262 mm) x (W) 9.84 in (250 mm) x (D) 9.84 in (250 mm)
Weight 14.82 lbs
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Episode speakers are designed to function trouble-free. Most problems that occur are due to simple issues. If you have trouble,
please check the list of simple xes below. If the problem persists, contact Episode Customer Service at 1.866.838.5052
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• Verify that there is audio coming from the source selected. Select another source if necessary.
• Ensure that any A/V receivers are turned on and connected properly.
• Check cable connections at each subwoofer not producing sound for good contact.
• Ensure the subwoofer volume is turned up to a reasonable level. The control is located on the front panel behind the grille.
• During troubleshooting, it may be useful to temporarily set the MODE switch to ‘ON’ to ensure signal-sensing power
mode is disabled.
Lifetime
WARRANTY
10/2-Year Limited Warranty
Episode® Subwoofers have a 2-Year Warranty on the amplier and a 10-Year Warranty on the woofer and box. This warranty
includes parts and labor repairs on all components found to be defective in material or workmanship under normal conditions
of use. This warranty shall not apply to products which have been abused, modied or disassembled. Products to be repaired
under this warranty must be returned to SnapAV or a designated service center with prior notication and an assigned return
authorization number (RA).
For Technical Support: 1.866.838.5052
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