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FX 5.1 Subwoofer |
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This high performance 5.1 system has been |
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built and tested with care and precision, to |
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ownership, and for reasons of safety, please |
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read the following information before using |
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for the first time. |
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CONNECTING FX 5.1 SUBWOOFER TO |
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YOUR SYSTEM |
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The FX5.1 subwoofer may be connected in |
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any one of the following ways: |
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POSITIONING |
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LINE LEVEL |
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As the FX5.1 subwoofer produces low |
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• Using the subwoofer output on your A/V |
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frequencies only, it is difficult to detect its |
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location by ear. It can therefore be placed |
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receiver or decoder connect a single RCA |
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interconnect to either the left or right line |
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anywhere in the room, but optimum |
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input on the subwoofer rear panel. This is |
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performance will be gained by locating the |
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the ideal connection type as the subwoofer |
• Ensure that the polarity of the speaker cables |
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subwoofer between the front pair of speakers. |
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output contains the low frequency |
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Bass output will increase next to a wall or |
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information from all channels. |
from your amplifier to the subwoofer is |
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especially in a corner; so use the VOLUME |
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correct - failure to observe this will result in |
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control to compensate if moving your |
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you may connect using a Y-split connector |
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subwoofer around. |
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on the main preamplifier output |
• When using the HIGH LEVEL inputs, ensure |
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connections. Use a Y-split on both right and |
that your amplifier is not configured in |
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left outputs and connect these via an RCA |
bridge mode; damage could result to either |
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interconnect to the left and right inputs on |
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the amplifier or the subwoofer. If in doubt |
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the subwoofer rear panel. |
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consult your dealer. |
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• Alternatively, if your preamplifier has a |
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spare set of line level outputs, connect left |
SETTING UP |
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and right to the FX 5.1 subwoofer L and R |
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inputs using screened cable. |
Ensure the POWER switch is in the OFF position |
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and that the POWER light is green. |
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HIGH LEVEL |
You can operate FX subwoofer in two modes, |
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• Use your amplifier's speaker out terminals. |
AUTO and ON continuously. In AUTO, the |
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unit remains OFF until an input signal is |
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To accommodate the connection of two sets |
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of cables, red (+) goes to red (+), and |
detected. |
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black (-) to black (-), twist wires together |
Firstly set VOLUME control to MIN, and the |
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AUTO POWER/ SLEEP FUNCTION |
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and connect to the amplifier terminals. |
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PHASE switch to 0º. The LED will turn red |
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The FX 5.1 subwoofer can be left permanently |
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• Alternatively use the 'A & B' speaker outputs |
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on the amplifier if provided - A to your |
when switched ON, or when a signal is |
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on in AUTO mode, under which conditions |
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main speakers and B to the FX5.1 |
detected in AUTO mode. Play some music |
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it will revert to 'sleep' mode after approximately |
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subwoofer. Do this using a length of speaker |
through the system and slowly increase the |
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20 minutes. If not using your subwoofer for |
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cable for each channel, wire your amplifier |
volume level control until roughly the correct |
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some time, switch OFF and remove the power |
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outputs to the HIGH LEVEL input terminals, |
amount of bass is present. Listen to the system, |
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cable from the mains outlet. |
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on the subwoofer amplifier panel. Ensure |
adjusting the VOLUME LEVEL control to |
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POWER REQUIREMENTS |
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achieve the most seamless integration of |
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there are no stray wire strands that could |
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energy with your satellite speakers. In some |
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Check that the voltage rating displayed on the |
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possibly short together and damage both |
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the amplifier and subwoofer. |
installation situations, due to room acoustics, |
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rear panel is correct for your area before |
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setting the PHASE switch to 180º will give |
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connecting. If it is incorrect, move the voltage |
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better results. Fine adjustment of the controls |
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selector on the rear panel to the appropriate |
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• Double-check all connections before |
will take a little time using a range of different |
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voltage. The panel mounted fuse should also |
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programme material. Remember that the |
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be changed to the correct rating (see below, |
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switching on the FX 5.1 system and |
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object of a subwoofer is to enhance the output |
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under FUSE PROTECTION). If in any doubt, |
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your amplifier. |
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of your main speakers, not overpower it. |
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consult your Dealer or Authorised Service Agent. |
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