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July 2001
SUBWAVE Manual
Dear Customer,
Thank you very much for your purchase of a SUBWAVE speaker. Please read these instructions carefully and
completely before you install your speaker. This will help you avoid problems and repairs.
1. Safety Information
The SUBWAVE is provided with a mains voltage that can be life-threatening (230 V~). Do not open the housing
under any circumstances. Improper handling can cause electric shock. Opening the housing will also nullify all
guarantees. The following points must be observed.
- SUBWAVE is only for indoor use. Protect it from dampness and heat.
- The permissible temperature range is between 0° C and 35° C.
- Do not use the speaker but remove the cable from the mains supply if:
a) visible damage is present,
b) it has been droped or similar accident has occurred that could have caused a defect,
c) a functional disturbance occurs.
- In the case of a defect, retourn the speaker to a specialised repair shop only.
- If the speaker is used for another purpose, connected incorrectly, operated incorrectly or repaired by someone
other than a specialist, then no liability for damages will be assumed.
- For cleaning, use only a soft, dry cloth. Never use water or chemicals.
- Speakers with a standby function must be turned off before leaving the house or apartment.
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2. Connection and Operation
2.1 Operating elements and connection sockets
1) POWER
If the power switch is in position "0", then the speaker is separated from the mains supply. In the position "I",
the speaker is ready for use and works in the pre-set mode "MODE-PWR“.
2) PRIMARY FUSE
Mains side 3.15 A (slow blow) cut-out fuse
3) MAINS CABLE CONNECTION
220V-240 V AC mains voltage with 50-60 Hz
4) LED "ON"
Indicates the speaker is in operation.
5/6) HIGH POWER INPUT LEFT+RIGHT
2 kOhm input impedance
High level input for the connection to the output of an amplifier.
7) LINE IN R+L
10 kOhm input impedance
Low level input with cinch socket for the connection to a pre-selector line.
8) SAT OUT R+L
Low level output for the connection of an amplifier that drives the satellite speaker.
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9) FREQ SAT
Butterworth 2
nd
order
The lower operating frequency of the satellite loudspeaker can be adjusted gradually within a range of 40
Hz-110 Hz. The signal is available on the cinch socket SAT OUT R+L (see no. 7).
10) FREQ BASS EQ
The operating frequency of the bass equalizer can be gradually adjusted between 20 Hz-40 Hz.
11) LEVEL BASS EQ
The power of the bass equalizer is adjustable up to +6 dB.
12) FREQ SUB
Butterworth 3
The upper frequency limit of the SUBWAVE can be gradually adjusted within a range of 40 Hz-110 Hz. Subsonic: Butterworth 3
rd
order
rd
order at 12 Hz.
13) PHASE SUB
Phase regulation for the exact time adaptation of the SUBWAVE to the main speaker (0°-270°).
14) LEVEL SUB
SUBWAVE volume control unit.
15) SUB FILTER
ON: Your speaker is using the internal subwoofer filter.
BYPASS: The internal subwoofer filter is turned off, but all other controls such as the Bass-EQ or Phase remain in operation. The bypass position is especially for the selection of a surround decoder that is connected
to the speaker by the SUB-OUT, so that the filters do not mutually affect one another.
16) MODE PWR
ON: The speaker is turned on, the "In Operation" LED lights up.
STANDBY: The speaker turns itself on automatically when it receives an incoming music signal (The "In Operation" LED lights up.) and after about 5 minutes without a signal, it will turn itself off again.
(8 watts standby consumption).
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2.2 Cable connections
Cinch input / Cinch satellite output
For operation with preamplifier and a separate poweramplifier for the satellites.
Using the low frequency cable, connect both pre-selection outputs with the cinch input of the subwoofers (Input
Left+Right).
Now, using a low frequency cable connect both satellite outputs (Sat Left+Right) of the subwoofers with the poweramplifier, which drives both satellites.
Of course, the main speaker can also be operated on fullrange, i.e., without satellite filters.
Using a pair of cinch-Y cables (L+R), the input of the satellite poweramplifier and your SUBWAVE are connected in
parallel.
In the case that the subwoofer will only be used for mono (e.g., as a sub-output of a surround decoder), connect
the two inputs of the subwoofers together using a cinch-Y adapter.
High Power Input
For operation with an integrated amplifier
Only amplifiers with a maximum of 2x100W at 4Ω may be connected.
Using speaker cables, connect the High Power Input parallel to the speakers on your amplifier. It is advantageous
to have the speaker connected to group "B“ (if available), so that the subwoofer can be turned on or off as desired.
WARNING!! - Pay attention to the poles.
- Do not connect to a bridged amplifier .
- Do not connect to an amplifier with an audio ground on the positive pole.
Tips
- If your speakers have a lower frequency limit of at least 50 Hz and can tollerate high power levels, we recommend that you use the full-range operation.
- The deep bass booster serves to expand the lower frequency limits of the subwoofer.
Because the lower frequency limits can be up to 20 Hz without a booster, in normal circumstances the booster is
not needed.
Please note: A deep bass booster at 40 Hz used with a simultaneous subwoofer crossoverfrequency of
40Hz will not have the desired effect because only the absolute level will be raised.
An increase to 6dB means the performance is quadrupled!
- If the result is not a homogeneous sound, the source can probably be found in a phase difference between the
speaker and the subwoofer. You can adjust this by using PHASE SUB.
A SUBWOOFER MIGHT BE MISSED, BUT
IT SHOULD NEVER STAND OUT!
This is for your enjoyment and can cause side effects for your neighbours.
Discuss it with them.
Guarantee: - Electronics: 2 years
- Speaker and housing: 5 years
- Any improper use or handling, mechanical damage or damages from improper treatment will
cause cancellation of all guarantees.
- Demands for damages of any kind, especially because of consequential damages are excluded.
The liability is limited in all cases to the value of the product.
For more information, contact your retailer or us directly at:
Wave Control GmbH
Zürcherstrasse 25
CH-8620 Wetzikon
Tel. ++41 1 932 38 13
Fax ++41 1 932 41 13
mail: [email protected]
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