SV Sound PB12-Plus User Manual 2
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SVS PB12-Plus Powered Box,
Single “Plus” Driver
Subwoofer
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Contents:
• Pages 2-3 Safety instructions
• Page 4 SVS Welcome
• Page 5 About your new SVS Subwoofer
• Pages 6-8 Setup, integration, and calibration
• Pages 9-10 Powere d box am p f eat ur e s
• Pages 11-13 Parametric equalizer (PEQ )
• Pages 14 - 15 Variable tu ni n g
• Pages 16 - 17 Bass demos
• Pages 18-19 Dealers/Notes
• Page 20 Terms and Conditions
Last update: 14 May 2007
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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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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 powersupply 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 sub isn’t some generic black box built someplace you can’t even
find on a map. It’s made in our Ohio, USA factory by home audio
fanatics... like you. Designed, and tested using the latest state of the
art instruments... and assembled by hand, your SVS subwoofer 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 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 design team.
You’re unlikely to have heard, or felt, bass like this before, unless it
was in a top-notch, commercial movie theater. Audio i n 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. For even more detailed discussion about setup topics check out our Questions/FAQs page at www.sound.com.
We touch on a l l the key points you need to know, and then some.
Maybe you just want to share a bit of bass news? Or perhaps you
have a story about your SV Subwoofer to share with us? Maybe
something we missed in our website? No matter, feel free to send a
note to us at: custservice@svsound.com or your dealer’s exclusive re-
tail website in your region.
It’s not often you can talk to the guys who made your audio component. In this case, we look forward to it.
SVS Customer Service
SV Sound
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About your SVS 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 i n how they
are designed, produced, sold, and even in 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 provide. So, what makes a subwoofer an SVS?
Quality components, sane prices. You might be surprised at how inexpensive
the components are in some not-so-inexpensive subwoofers. At SVS, performance is
king... not shaving off a few dollars from component costs to improve profits. We
scour the earth for the most cost-effective parts (when we don’t make them ourselves),
and meld them into finely tuned designs that define high performance movie 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, the size, and even the
our enclosure finishes to ensure a rigid design that’s reasonably compact, and still able
to take the abuse your family and friends can dish out. SVS cabinets are no ordinary
boxes. Selling through select dealers means your sub, and not glossy ads, get the
priority at when your product is built. Tap the side of your sub, look at those smooth
corners, flip a few switches. The quality is so obvious, you’ll know what we mean.
SVS products are different.
Stable downward firing woofer. Our contemporary enclosure designs are a halmark,
but we’ve also taken great lengths to allow for top quality, well-protected woofers.
Coupled with our unique base-plates, which minimize driver reactive forces, you’ll
find our down firing subs can take a tremendous amount of power and remain rock
solid. Compliant rubber feet allo w for st able placement on a variety of surfaces. No
rattling, or buzzing allowed!
Custom low turbulence port designs. When you listen to our trend-setting
ported subs you’ll hear (and feel) bass like never before, with a 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.
Stylish, and understated. From the fine, durable finish, to the attractive color-
contrasting components, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to lose your sub in a
corner. SVS’s aren’t tiny, but this is one of those times size does matter. There are
many brands of boring “black box” subs. Fortunately, you didn’t just unpack one.
World class power. Our Canadian-built amps are designed and manufactured with
a level of quality and power practically unheard of at this price. Did we mention
power? It’s there in spades (though we rate them 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 o f enclosure space (t he bane of clean , deep
bass). As a result, we don’t require the megawatts some subs do.
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Setup, calibrating and integration
What’s to know?
Well, first of all, setting up an SVS subwoofer is
pretty darn eas y. There ar e a few key t hings to get r ight though if you
want to get the most out of your sub.
Unpacking.
You’re probably eager to hear your sub, but take time to
carefully unpack everything. Save the box and shipping materials, just
in case you need to return the sub for any reason.
Location.
subwoofers. So, where to put it?
putting your sub where it mi ght adjoin large open areas
They say it’s “all about location” right? It’s the same with
Go for a corner
if you can, and avoid
.
Studies have
shown that the deepest and flattest bass response is typically attained
when a subwoofer is placed within a few feet of one of your room’s
corners (leave about 3” in the back for port and cable clearance with any
wall or other surface). A corner near your favorite seat is often the best
of all locations. Whether you put the sub in front or to the rear of your
seating area makes surprisingly little difference. Deep home theater
bass, like that from “5.1 cha nnel” DVDs is non-directio nal. You can’t
tell where it is coming from, even though you can hear, and feel it.
Hook-up
(see Fig. 1). There are a variety of ways to configure your
new sub. Usually, a simple mono, shielded 75 Ohm A/V RCA type
cable (a.) is used to take the subwoofer outpu t o f your DD /DTS
surround sound receiver
(b.)
and feed the low-level input of the sub ’ s
amp. There is no need to “split” the signal going to the sub (c.). You
can feed either one of the two amp inputs, it doesn’t matter, right or left.
(a.)
making these connections. Also, be certain
your power outlet can handle a minimum of
600 watts. (Use of “convenience outlets” on
receivers are not recommended for your SVS).
NOTE: Stop now if you aren’t
TOTALLY familiar with your receiver’s manual. Ensure all power
to your equipment is off when
(c.)
Fig. 1
(b.
DD/DTS Processor/Receiver
(Subwoofer “Out”)
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