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1. CONGRATULATIONS We sincerely thank you for having granted Totem the special place in your living environment These speakers are designed to redefine your musical understanding and open up corridors of new experiences We hope you not only enjoy but experience Totem as your guide to a new and rewarding listening environment You will without a doubt experience a Totem moment OUR VISION Totem Acoustics mission is to develop loudspeakers capable of reproducing a truly musical and involving performance Our goal is to provide designs that are both affordable and real soul movers for the music lover and surround lover Music of any period country or style is accurately and emotionally rendered with a powerful focus that is yet soul stirring Each speaker is a piece de resistance that attests to the profound sound staging that can be reproduced by flexible and innovative engineering Listen and believe TOTEM LIMITED WARRANTY ON SUBWOOFER The Totem subwoofer must be purchased from an Totem Authorized Dealer Please register online at www totemacoustic com within two weeks of the purchase date The limited warranty is for 2 years from the date of purchase Keep your original bill or receipt obtained from your Totem Authorized Dealer Retain the sturdy carton and all packing material if needed it will prove invaluable for damage free transport or storage The Totem limited warranty applies to products in normal home use o2. Carefully remove the speaker s from the box es take caution as the size often deceives the actual weight Save all custom cartons and packaging foam for future use They are rather expensive and may come in handy for future upgrades For further assistance contact your TOTEM AUTHORIZED DEALER Ni or visit the Support Section of Totem website at www totemacoustic com PRODUCT FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS e 7 inch subwoofer cast frame rubber surround e Built in 200 watt peak RMS high efficiency e Adjustable 50 to 150Hz Low pass crossover e Line level RCA inputs e Signal sensing auto turn off button e Variable volume control e O or 180 phase switch e Frequency response 30 150Hz e Bash Compression circuit prevents amplifier clipping e Power indicator LED e Removable power cord e Grill cover 1 frm A pm p EA p AX Xf AN Y4 AN P pP AS F LN g N A lt a an a a a a a a gm j g A g 3 f L N i f CYNE D H OF S D I I TX ws l IN ION GA Read instructions all safety and operating instructions should be read before this unit is operated Iff you discover any damage please contact your retailer immediately Follow instructions all operating and usage instructions should be followed Heed Labels all labels on this system should be adhered to Attachments do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufa
3. VEL in RCA terminals on the subwoofer Connect the power cord to the A C power inlet on the subwoofer and then directly to the A C receptacle on the wall Note The Dreamcatcher is available in 120V and 230V operation Make sure you have the correct unit before connecting it to the A C supply C FREQ PHASE 80 RECHANGE DE MEME TYPE ET CALIBRE CAUTION FOR CONTINUOUS PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING T1 0AL 250V 1 0A 230V 50Hz OC Q U S Patani ROTSEN are RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE AVIS RISANE PAS OUVRIR OS SARIS Palak Peay ATTENTION WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE S M L N The VOLUME FREQUENCY DIALS and PHASE SWITCH are used to tune the subwoofer to your speaker whether set for surround sound or stereo application Depending on the placement near a wall or a corner the final position of the dials should blend the Dreamcatcher seamlessly to your system j i J E f J XN Use the VOLUME dial to match the loudness of the subwoofer to your main speakers In order to achieve optimum blend with the speakers the subwoofer VOLUME knob should be adjusted incrementally starting from the minimum setting Its final position will primarily depend on the strength of the signal received from the source preamp surround processor A strong source signal is capable of utilizing all of the Dreamcatcher 200W eve
4. ation during your setup to find where it sounds best while seated in your listening position Wherever the placement choice the subwoofer must always remain in an upright position with the woofer facing forward If unit is stored shipped or used in any other position for an extended period of time damage not covered by warranty may result MOUNTING INCLUDED GRILLS We do not recommend the application of the grill if you wish maximum performance however if for aesthetic or safety reasons you desire to use the grill just follow these easy instructions Once centered over the driver gently apply pressure to affix the circular grill to the cabinet The subwoofer grill does not require the Velcro circlets due to the snug fit CARE OF SUBWOOFER This unit does not require any type of regular maintenance Dust and clean the surface using a soft damp cloth Abrasive detergents and solutions may result in damage to the cabinet and woofer PROTECTION CIRCUITRY The Dreamcatcher subwoofer is equipped with a special protection circuitry to provide maximum performance and reliability
5. cturer as they may create hazard Water and moisture do not let water or extreme moisture come in contact with this product Refrain from using the unit near any appliance that utilizes water or in any room that has excessive moisture Heat ventilation This product should not be placed in built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves and other products including amplifiers that produce heat To protect the Totem Dreamcatcher Sub avoid microphone feedback continuous and excessive output from electronic musical instruments or excessive signal distortion Power sources this product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of the power supply of your home consult your product dealer or your local power company Ground or polarization this product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other this plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 10 Pow
6. ecommended to place it in a corner Be careful not to place the subwoofer too close to the corner or it will start to sound congested causing detail loss Also make sure not to place the sub equidistant from the two walls in your corner As every room is different experimentation is the key to determining the optimal location for the Totem subwoofer Always keep in mind that frequency response and output level can be significantly affected influenced by placement all depending on the room s acoustic properties Caution This subwoofer has electronics built into the cabinet Do not place the cabinet next to sources of heat such as furnace registers radiators etc Do not place the unit near sources of excessive moisture such as evaporative coolers humidifiers etc The power cord should be routed in such a way that it will not be walked on pinched or compressed in any way that could result in damaging the insulation or wire When using the Dreamcatcher in a home cinema setup it is recommended to place it in a corner The corner location offers the greatest output levels and optimum low frequency extension Be careful not to place the subwoofer too close to the corner or it will begin to sound congested causing detail loss Also make sure not to place the unit equidistant from the two walls in your corner In order to achieve maximum performance your Dreamcatcher subwoofer requires proper positioning We suggest you experiment with the loc
7. er cord protection the power supply cord should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at the plugs convenience receptacles and at the point where they exit from the product 11 Overloading do not over load wall outlet extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock 12 Objects and liquid entry never push objects of any kind into the product through openings as the may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electrical shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 13 Cleaning Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners If necessary use a damp cloth for cleaning 14 Service do not attempt to service this product yourself Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 15 Damage requiring service unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions 3x If the power supply cord or plug is damaged If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product Y gt 3x If the product has been exposed to rain or water zt If the product does not operate normally by following operat
8. hin an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product WARNING All connections must be made before the Totem subwoofer is turned on Use the GAIN dial and or switch to match the loudness of the subwoofer to main speakers Generally the final position is set between 9 and 12 o clock For optimum performance it is recommended that you do not turn the unit too loud during a break in period of about 95 hours Use the PHASE dial and or switch to adjust the phase of the Totem subwoofer to your main speakers When in phase the system will give a much fuller bass response If your main speakers become brighter then usual it means the system is out of phase and needs readjusting The simplest way to adjust the phase of your system is to have a second individual to vary the PHASE dial and or switch as you are sitting in the listening positioning CONNECTIONS Prior to making any connections make sure the power switch is set to OFF and the VOLUME dial is set to its minimum value If connecting from a processor or preamp connect using a pair of RCA interconnects from PRE OUT on preamp and surround processors or SUB OUT on surround sound processor to LOW LEVEL IN terminals on the subwoofer When connecting from a SUB OUT on a surround sound processor only one interconnect is required and can be used with LEFT or RIGHT LOW LE
9. ing instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation 3x If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way ye x If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance despite verifying that all system connections are correct Replacement parts If replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards CAUTION To prevent electrical shock do not use the electrical plug of your Totem Subwoofer with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent exposure To protect against the risk of electrical shock do not attempt to remove the amplifier from the Totem subwoofer and do not use near bathtubs sinks swimming pools saunas in wet basements near other water sources or rain If service is required please refer to your authorized Totem dealer The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of un insulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to individuals The exclamation point wit
10. n with the VOLUME dial set relatively low around 12 o clock When using a source with variable output surround sound processor we recommend setting the subwoofer channel level low and the Dreamcatcher level around 12 o clock allowing more versatility and fuller utilization of the subwoofer Use PHASE switch to adjust the phase of the subwoofer to your main speakers either 0 or 180 When in phase the system will give a much fuller bass response If your main speakers become brighter then usual it means the system is out of phase and needs readjusting The simplest way is to adjust the phase of your system is to have someone vary the PHASE switch as you are sitting in the listening position Use the low pass FREQUENCY dial to adjust the cut in frequency of the subwoofer Use the ON AUTO switch to set the subwoofer for always on operation for automatic power down When set to AUTO the unit will automatically go into standby mode when it does not receive any signal The MASTER POWERSWITCH is located on the lower half of the unit This rocker style switch is the main ON OFF for the subwoofer This switch should be set to position 1 up for on and 0 down for off If this unit is to be left unused for an extended period of time the MASTER power switch should be turned off When using the Totem subwoofer in a stereo setup its ideal location between the main speakers or right beside them When the Totem subwoofer is used in a home cinema system it is r
11. nly The warranty is void if serial numbers have been altered or removed The warranty is void if products show signs of abuse The warranty is void if the soeakers have been tampered with The subwoofer requires at least 75 90 hours of actual break in time period During this time refrain from playing the unit at very loud levels You will notice a definite gradual improvement as your unit breaks in We reserve the right to any future change or modification without notice If you have any further queries or require any classifications feel free to contact your Totem Authorized Dealer For further assistance contact your TOTEM AUTHORIZED DEALER AW or visit the Support Section of Totem website at www totemacoustic com J USER MANUAL DREAMCATCHER SUBWOOFER Congratulations on your new Totem subwoofer Dreamcatcher Sub A compact reference sub designed to seamlessly blend with your Totem speakers in any stereo or home theatre application Please take the time to fully read this manual prior to beginning set up The manual will clearly guide you to achieve the best possible sound that these newly acquired Totem speakers are capable of providing UNPACKING Totem Acoustic keeps to a strict quality control regimen and all factory sealed products leave our facility in perfect condition If there are any damages visible or concealed they have occurred in handling and must be reported immediately to your Totem Authorized Dealer
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