SV Sound PB12-NSD User Manual

SV Sound
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SVS PB12-NSD Powered Box, Single 12” NSD Driver
Contents:
Pages 2-3 Safety Instructio ns
Page 4 Welcome
Page 5 About your new SVS subwoofer
Pages 6-9 Setup, integrati on, and calibration
Pages 11-12 Bass demos for your home theater
Page 13 Home theater terms
Page 14 Notes
Page 15 Authorized Dealers
Page 16 Terms and conditions
Last update: 11 July, 2006
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of any polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two prongs and a third grounding point. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit 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 plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the ap­paratus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified 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.
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13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as 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. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this apparatus
should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.
16. To completely disconnect this equipment from the mains, disconnect the
power supply cord plug from the receptacle.
17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated "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 operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
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Welcome.
From the entire SVS team, congratulations on your purchase of a new standard in home theater and music bass!
Your SVS subwoofer isn’t some generic black box built someplace you can’t even find on a map. It’s built in our own factory in Liberty, Ohio USA, by home audio fanatics... like you. Designed, and tested using the latest state of the art instruments... assembled by hand; your sub is without a doubt one of the best investments you’ll ever make in bringing music and theater home.
We’ll help you to set up your sub right, and in no time, you’ll be giv­ing “demos” of your favorite movie DVDs or music selections to all your friends and neighbors (be kind if you live in an apartment!). This isn’t just a subwoofer after all, it’s a carefully designed audio component carefully tuned in our labs, by the award winning SVS skunk works team.
You’re unlikely to have heard, or felt, bass like this before, unless it was in a top-notch, commercial movie theater. Audio in your home will never be quite the same again. That’s a promise.
Already have a question about your sub? You might answer it by reading this manual, we think you’ll find it easy to read and more informative than most. Contact us, or call up your authorized SVS Dealer. They are prepared to assist you with local expertise and in your native language (should it not be En gl i s h) .
Maybe you just want to share a bit of bass news? Or perhaps you have a story about your SVS subwoofer to share with us? Maybe something we missed in our website? Drop us a line and share, we look forward to it!
SVSound International
Liberty, Ohio, USA
custservice@svsound.com
SV Subwoofers
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About your SV Subwoofer
There maybe be other subwoofers that look like them, but virtually
none work like them. Not at this price. SVS subwoofers are decidedly different in how they are designed, produced, sold, supported … and the exceptionally high quality components we use. The best part? You could have spent much more and still not come close to the performance our subwoofers or speakers provide. So, what makes a subwoofer an SVS?
Quality components, sane prices. You might be surprised at how inexpensive the components in some not-so-inexpensive subwoofers are. At SVS, performance is our primary focus ... not shaving off a few dollars from material costs. We scour the earth for the best, most cost-effective parts (when we don’t make them ourselves), and meld them into finely tuned designs that define high performance home theater and music bass. We’ve tested and discarded plenty of bits that didn’t meet our tough standards. If we use it, you know “it” is satisfied some tough customers first. Us.
Get “square”. We did a host of studies to optimize materials, size, bracing and finishes to ensure a rigid design which is still compact and able to take the abuse your family and friends can dish out. SVS cabinets are no ordinary boxes. Selling direct, or through select dealers means your sub itself (not expensive ads), gets top priority at SVS. Tap the side of your sub. Look at those smooth edges, flush components, heck, even the sub’s feet. You’ll know what we mean.
Custom low turbulence port designs. When you listen to our trend-setting ported subs you’ll hear (and feel) bass like never before, with exceptionally low noise and distortion. Huge patented, flared port fittings make the difference. You’ll quickly realize something special went into your new sub the second you fire it up.
Big can be beautiful! From the fine, durable enclosure finish, to the attractive color-contrasting components, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to lose your sub in a corner. SVS subwoofers aren’t tiny, but this is one of those times size does matter. There are many brands of small, boring “black box” subs out there. Fortunately, you didn’t just unpack one.
World class power. Our North American built amps are designed and manufactured with a level of fit and finish, and power, practically unheard of at this price. Did we mention power? It’s there in spades (though we rate amps conservatively). And SVS starts with efficient designs which don’t require significant levels of power robbing equalization to go low and flat. This way, our amps can be dedicated to reproducing low frequencies, not making up for a lack of enclosure space (the bane of clean, deep bass). So we don’t require the megawatts some subs do. We sweat the details on integrating a top of the line amp in your sub, so you don’t have to.
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