P1000 and P500 Subwoofers
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1. P1000 and P500 Subwoofers User Manual The lightning flash with arrowhead with in an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsu lated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of suffi cient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock to persons WARNING DO NOT OPEN TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE SUBWOOFER S COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO OUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The exclamation point within an equilat eral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying this product AVISIGUE POUR EVITER TOUT RISOUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS DEMONTER LE COUVERCLE DU HAUT PARLEUR AUCUN ENTRE TIEN DES PIECES INTERIEURES N EST REQUIS TOUT SERVICE D ENTRETIEN NE DOIT ETRE EFFECTUE OUE PAR DU PERSON NEL D ENTRETIEN OUALIFIE READ AND HEED IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING ON BACK OF SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT INSERT FULLY ATTENTION POUR EVIT ER LES CHOCS ELECTRIOUES INTRO DUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND IMPORTANT NOTICE THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THE SUBWOOFER IS LOCATED ON THE SUBWOOFER S CONTROL PANEL PLEASE WRITE TH2. Positive speaker output terminals will usually be colored red and have a symbol Negative speaker output terminals will usually oo be colored black and have a symbol Finally insert the Speaker Wire Connector plug into the Attaching longer speaker wires First prepare two suitable lengths of speaker wire You can use light weight 18 22 gauge speaker wire because this wire will not carry any significant electric current Also wire larger than 18 gauge will be somewhat harder to connect in tandem with another speaker wire Strip off 5 8 of insulation from one end of each speaker wire Strip of 3 8 of insulation from the other end This end connects to the Speaker Wire Connector Plug TO FRONT LEFT amp RIGHT SPEAKERS O DIGITAL INPUTS conx omen 5 MAIN RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUTS MAIN LEFT Connect plug to speaker output 5 8 receiver end h 10 So lt 1 oo So connector end 3 8 Prepare Wire Red Band Negative Sequence White Band TO SUB S SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS ZU Ridge on One Side TOR Printing on One Side Different Color Conductors Identify Wire Marking Connect plug to Control Module RIGHT CENTER jack in the Control Module To insure you connect the wires properly
3. positive to positive negative to negative note which of each speaker wire s two conductors is marked This mark ing may be a ridge in the insulation different colored conductors or printing on only one side Use the marked side of the speaker wire to connect the posi tive speaker terminals Use the other wire for the nega tive terminals Using a small flat bladed screwdriver loosen the four set screws inside the Speaker Wire Connector plug Pull out the short speaker wires Following the markings on the Speaker Wire Connector diagram for Right positive Right negative and so on insert the correct wires into the plug s openings Tighten each set screw to hold the wires in place Connect to the Subwoofer Enclosure Once the input connections are made to the Control Module connect the Interface Cable from the Control Module to the Subwoofer Enclosure The interface Cable has plugs that look and connect like telephone connector plugs The plugs are the same at both ends Making sure both the Control Module and subwoofer enclosure are disconnected from any AC power source Note The second Interface Cable jack on the sub woofer enclosure allows you to connect a Newton Series second subwoofer enclosure with a sub to sub 14 FINAL SETUP interface cable Power Connections First insert the AC plug of the Control Module s power supply adapter into an AC outlet Then insert the adapter s o
4. plug 9 Right And Left High Pass Out Use these jacks if you have separate components preamplifier and power amplifier and you want to prevent the low frequency program material from reaching your main speakers Connect these signal jacks to the Right R and Left L signal input jacks of the power amplifier Use a stereo audio signal cable with two RCA plugs on each end 10 Main Outputs Connect one of these two jacks to the subwoofer enclosure using the supplied Interface Cable Use the other jack only when you to connect a second Newton Series subwoofer enclosure The Remote Control The Remote Control adjusts the motorized volume con trol Because the output level of deep bass in a room can vary substantially from one place to another it s best to adjust the subwoofer s output from your listen ing position A VOLUME UP v VOLUME DOWN CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS SUBWOOFER VOLUME Subwoofer Enclosure Input Panel BASH Subwoofer US Pateni 5 075 634 and 5 510 753 Patent Pending AMBRIDGE P500 Powered POWER 120VAC 7 0A J 00000000 INTERFACE JACKS Connect the Interface Cable from the Control Module to one of these two jacks Control Module Input Panel CONTROL MODULE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL CAMBRIDGE SO
5. sofa very deep pile rug or other similar surface The subwoofer should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack HEAT The subwoofer should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves and other products including amplifiers that produce heat POWER SOURCES The subwoofer or control module should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your dealer or local power company POLARIZATION The subwoofer is 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 POWER CORD PROTECTION The AC power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on No object should bring weight to bear on to the AC power cords LIGHTNING For added protection for the subwoofer or control module during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug them from the wall outlet This will prevent damage to the subwoofer or control module due to lightning and power line s
6. IS NUMBER DOWN AND KEEP IT IN A SECURE AREA THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS All safety and operating instructions should be read before the subwoofer is operated RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the subwoofer and in the operating instructions should be adhered to FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed CLEANING Unplug the subwoofer or control module from the wall outlet or other power source before clean ing Use a damp cloth for cleaning ATTACHMENTS Do not use any adapters or attach ments not recommended by Cambridge SoundWorks as they may cause hazards WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use the subwoofer or control module near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool or other similar areas ACCESSORIES Do not place the subwoofer on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The sub woofer may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product VENTILATION Slots openings and metal fins in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the subwoofer and to prevent it from over heating These areas must not be blocked or covered such as by placing the product on a bed
7. UNDWORKS Newton Massachusetts USA Made in China LEFT HIGH PASS OUT RIGHT HIGH PASS O INTERFACE JACKS 1 2 10 e RIGHT IN CENTER IN 12V AC INPUT ON AUTO OFF O LEFT IN PLACEMENT The subwoofer enclosure should be placed on the floor Its location in the room affects its output The out put increases the closer the subwoofer is placed to the intersection of walls and floors see diagrams Some Advantages Of Corner Placement Placing a subwoofer in or near the corner of a room increases its maximum output Corner placement also provides the most consistent output from deep bass to upper bass Since corner placement forces more of the bass energy toward the center of the room you can operate the subwoofer at a lower overall gain setting than if it was in the middle of a wall This reduces the amount of bass someone in a nearby room will hear Other locations Any position in a room can be used but a position away from the intersection of two room surfaces will both reduce the maxiumn output of the subwoofer and make the output from deep bass to upper bass less even For most places in a room the orientation of the sub woofer is not critical If you place the subwoofer direct ly in a corner you may find that diagonal placement the grille panels forming a 45 degr
8. al posi tion of the subwoofer before installing the carpet spikes since repositioning a subwoofer is very difficult once the spikes are installed 1 Screw one locknut about half way down the shank of each carpet spike 2 Prepare a soft surface on the floor in front of the subwoofer s final position Carefully upend the sub woofer so that its front panel the one with the logo rests on the soft surface 3 Screw each carpet spike into one of the four thread ed fittings Leave a small gap between the locknut and the fitting 4 Replace the subwoofer at its proper listening posi tion Adjust the spikes by lifting the subwoofer on the appropriate side and rotating the spikes until the speaker is level and stable 5 Hand tighten each locknut or use a wrench against the base to secure the carpet spike taking care not to rotate the spike CONNECTIONS After you have positioned the subwoofer enclosure to conneci the Control Module to your audio components About your audio components You can connect the Control Module to a receiver an integrated amplifier a preamplifier power amplifier combination or other audio component with line level or speaker level out puts For brevity this guide will usually refer only to a receiver but the instructions will also apply to any audio component You can connect the Control Module to a receiver s line level output one or two RCA jacks or its speaker level outputs bu
9. ee angle with both side walls reduces wall shaking We realize many real world factors affect where you choose to place a subwoofer and corner placment may not be practical The highly flexible controls on the Control Module allow you to effectively compen sate for uneven output due to placement Ventilation Because the subwoofer enclosure panel requires adequate ventilation do not place it inside a wall unit or any piece of furniture Also don t place it near heat sources or against furniture draperies or other materi al that will block the free flow of air around the from underneath the subwoofer Least Bass Output INSTALLING CARPET SPIKES Improving Stability With Carpet Spikes The powered subwoofer has four soft feet for level stable orientation on any flat surface and tightly woven carpets Installing and adjusting the four carpet spikes can level the speaker and improve its stability on thick carpeting The spikes penetrate a carpet and carpet pad and transfer the weight of the speaker directly to the floor surface Note These carpet spikes will leave four small but distinct puncture holes in wooden floors and could damage other surfaces especially if the subwoofer is dragged after they are installed Do not use these spikes if you are concerned about the appearance of the floor beneath the carpet Carpet spike installation consists of installing adjust ing and locking the spikes Determine the fin
10. ep bass equalizer frequency adjusts how deep into the bass the subwoofer will respond The 20 Hz setting indi cates the subwoofer is flat down to that frequency equalizer level adjusts the output centered around the equalizer frequency setting These controls let you discover the strong and deep sonic events in your favorite program material part of the fun of having a great powered subwoofer The lower you set the equalizer frequency and the higher you set the equalizer level the more amplifier power you devote to producing the deepest bass This in turn can limit the maximum overall output of your subwoofer If you want maximum output setting the equalizer frequency at or above 30 Hz can give it to you 20 60 volume equalizer equalizer frequency level CONTROL MODULE INPUTS AND OUTPUTS 6 Sub In Connect the SUB OUT jack from a receiver integrat ed amplifier preamplifier or surround decoder to this jack Use an audio signal cable with single RCA plugs on each end 7 Preamp Level Inputs Normally the Right R and Left L signal outputs from a preamp will connect to the to RIGHT IN and LEFT IN The CENTER IN would only be used when three equal level signals need to be combined 8 Speaker Level Inputs Connect the Right and Left speaker outputs of a stereo receiver amplifier to the plug that inserts here Connect the Right Center and Left speaker outputs of a Dolby Surround receiver in WIDE mode to the
11. fer 5 Restore the sub to an upright position 6 Connect the AC power cord first to the subwoofer If you have a large room or desire very high sound pressure levels setting the egualizer freguency control at 30 Hz or higher will still provide good deep bass but will allow greater overall output T a 7A250V RISK OF FIRE and then to the power source Q 15 Fuse Replacement P81 1630 Rev A
12. ge SoundWorks or have the same characteristics as the original part Substandard substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to the subwoofer or control module ask the service technician to perform safety checks to deter mine that the subwoofer or control module is in proper operating condition CONTENTS 1 Powered subwoofer enclosure a Control module AC power cable Module to sub interface cable Remote control a Speaker wire connector plug N O 4 B 6 N a Control module power supply adapter INSPECTING FOR DAMAGE Examine each part carefully for shipping damage If there is any do not install or use the system Return the subwoofer to the store or merchant where you made the purchase or call Cambridge SoundWorks at 1 800 FOR HIFI 1 800 367 4434 for assistance SPECIFICATIONS P1000 Dimensions 15 1 2 H x 15 1 4 W x 14 D Weight 45 pounds P500 Dimensions 13 1 2 H x 13 3 4 W x 12 D Weight 35 pounds CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS SUBWOOFER VOLUME OPERATING CONTROLS 1 low pass Even though a subwoofer only produces bass notes the upper end of its range should be tailored to blend well with your main speakers The sub woofer should not produce any bass your main speakers can produce The low pass control sets this limit The lowest setting 50 Hz should be used wit
13. guence 1 Set the egualizer controls 2 Set the low pass control 3 Set the volume control by ear 4 Set the phase control by ear 5 Reset the volume control if necessary 6 Adjust the egualizer freguency and egualizer level controls to your preference Adjustment 1 Start with the equalizer level set to 0 straight up and the egualizer freguency control set to approxi mately 30 Hz see diagram at the top of the page 2 Adjust the low pass control according to the Low Pass Control Settings Table on the opposite page 3 Set the subwoofer s volume with the supplied remote control Use some of your favorite program material video or audio Adjust the output level until you are happy with the overall bass balance 4 Adjust the phase control This control s action will be subile Make this adjustment from your listening position If the control module is not within easy reach have someone else adjust this control while you listen phase control adjustment Play some program mate rial with constant regular bass like a kick drum beat Rotate the phase control back and forth across its full range and listen for an increase in out put The output difference you hear could be any thing from negligible to significant However large the difference leave this control set where it has the maximum effect If you do not hear any difference in the bass output skip Step 5 40 0 20 H 60 6 o 6 equalizer equa
14. h large main speakers Its middle settings should be used with small floorstanding speakers or large bookshelf speakers Its highest setting should be used with small speakers see table on page 14 2 On Standby Limit Indicator This indicator glows amber when the subwoofer is in Standby The subwoofer uses very little power in this mode It turns on rapidly whenever the main system is used This indicator glows green while the subwoofer is On and operating This indicator blinks red whenever the subwoofer reaches its full output 1000 watts for the P1000 500 watts for the P500 3 phase The phase control compensates for placement dif ferences between the main speakers the subwoofer and your listening position Adjusting this control affects the relatively narrow range of notes where the main speakers and the subwoofer overlap low pass Adjust it for maximum output in this narrow range not for best sound The affect this control has can be subtle It s easiest to adjust when percussion is playing a repetitive pattern 4 volume This control sets the overall output level of the sub woofer Adjust it with the remote control for the best overall blend with your main speakers after you have set the other controls 5 equalizer level and equalizer frequency Your listening room s shape and construction and where you listen within it have an unpredictable affect on deep bass These two controls adjust de
15. lizer frequency leve 1 Set The Controls SUBWOOFER VOLUME s 3 Adjust Volume phase 4 Adjust Phase 2 LOW PASS CONTROL SETTINGS The low pass control on the front panel of the Control Module is continuously variable from 50 Hz to 150 Hz The following recommendations describe setting the control at the five indicated positions on the dial 50 70 100 130 and 150 Hz but intermediate settings are also functional Dolby Digital sound systems A Dolby Digital decoder provides its own bass management processing when you activate the decoder s SUB OUT jack Set the Newton Series pow low pass ered subwoofer s low pass control to 150 Hz in this 150 Hz case Note Be sure to set the LARGE SPEAKER SMALL SPEAKER option for the Front Center and Rear channels of the Dolby Digital decoder Unless your main speakers are quite large floor standing types with a ten inch woofer or larger we recommend choosing the SMALL SPEAKER option This insures a smooth transistion between your main speakers and the Newton Series subwoofer and that the subwoofer han dles all the deep bass output Stereo sound systems using the Conirol Module s high pass outputs The Control Module s high pass outputs block all low frequencies below 100 Hz Set the low pass control on the front panel no lower than 100 Hz when using these outputs If your main speakers are medium sized bookshelf speakers or smaller set the l
16. nd ing speakers Use the setting with these Cambridge SoundWorks main speakers Tower II Tower Newton Series T300 Newton Series T500 5 If you find the increase in output contributed by the phase control is more than you care for reduce the volume control setting to bring the subwoofer output back in balance Congratulations You have now adjusted the sub woofer to blend well with your main speakers 6 The egualizer freguency and egualizer level controls Your listening room s shape and construction have an unpredictable but significant effect on how strong the deep bass output is at your listening position These controls adjust the strength of the deep bass without affecting the subwoofer s blend with the main speak ers Follow this last procedure to adjust them a Adjust the egualizer level setting up to about 3 o clock see diagram in next column From your listening position play the passage you used previ ously to adjust the subwoofer volume It should be easy to hear the effect of the control on deep bass content Repeat the passage at different egualizer level settings Make sure you assess the settings from your normal listening position Leave the con trol at your preferred setting b Play the same passage again and listen to higher and lower settings of the egualizer freguency con trol from your preferred listening posititon For recordings with deep bass content setting the equalizer frequenc
17. ntify it Dolby Digital and Dolby Surround receiver Line level connector INPUTS POWER Ro AMPLIFIER Lr Preamplifier Power amplifier level connectors Speaker Level Connection If your receiver does not have a line level audio signal output or if you wish to bypass this output you need to connect the speaker level inputs of the Control Module to your receiver s speaker outputs We provide a Speaker Wire Connector with two short lengths of speaker wire already connected to it If wires are not long enough to reach from the Control Module to your power amplifier you need to attach longer speaker wires How to do this is described in Attaching longer speaker wires at the bottom of this page The speaker wire marked with a red band is Right postive The unmarked wire next to it is Right negative The Left Positive speaker wire is marked with a white band The unmarked speaker wire next to it is Left negative Connect the speaker wires to your receiver s Left and Right speaker outputs Front Left and Front Right speaker outputs of a multi channel receiver You will have to parallel connect theses wires with the main speaker wires see diagram
18. ow pass control to 130 Hz or 150 Hz 100 Hz as described in the Dolby Surround Pro Logic and Stereo sound section that follows low pass Dolby Surround Pro Logic and Stereo sound systems The following recommendations apply when both your main left and right speakers and your sub woofer are driven by a full range signal This is the case in a stereo component system or a Dolby Surround with Pro Logic system low pass 150 Hz low pass 14 Use this setting for small satellite type main speakers minispeakers or any speaker with a single four inch low freguency driver or smaller Use this setting with these Cambridge SoundWorks main speakers Ensemble III satellites Ensemble IV satellites Use this setting for larger satellite main speakers and the smallest book shelf speakers Use this setting with these Cambridge SoundWorks main speakers Ambiance 52 MovieWorks satellites Ensemble satellites Ensemble II satellites Newton Series MC200 Use this setting for medium size bookshelf speakers Use this setting with these Cambridge SoundWorks main speakers Model 17 Ambiance 62 Ambiance 82 Newton Series M50 Newton Series MC300 Use this setting for large size book shelf speakers and small floor stand ing speakers Use this setting with these Cambridge SoundWorks main speakers Model 6 Tower III Newton Series M60 Newton Series M80 Newton Series MC500 Use this setting for large floor sta
19. t not both Always disconnect the AC power to the Control Module and the subwoofer enclo sure before making or changing any connections Line Level Connections For most line level connections you need a signal cable with an RCA plug at both ends Connect the Control Module in the following ways Dolby Digital receiver Connect a mono signal cable from the RCA jack output labeled SUB OUT or possi bly labeled LFE or just SUB on the receiver to the SUB IN input on the Control Module Dolby Surround receiver with or without Pro Logic Connect a signal cable from the SUB OUT RCA jack also labeled LINE OUT AUDIO OUT or just SUB to the SUB IN input on the Control Module Preamplifier power amplifier Connect a stereo sig nal cable with RCA plugs at each end from the LEFT and RIGHT preamp outputs to the RIGHT IN and LEFT IN inputs on the Control Module Connect another stereo signal cable from the RIGHT HIGH PASS OUT and LEFT HIGH PASS OUT outputs of the Control Module to the LEFT and RIGHT inputs on your stereo power amplifier or the FRONT LEFT and FRONT RIGHT inputs of a multi channel power amplifier Once your line level connection is made between the receiver and Control Module skip to Connect the Subwoofer Enclosure page 11 RECEIVER SIGNAL CABLE WITH RCA PLUGS Wy This jack is usually labeled SUB OUT but it may say SUBWOOFER or LFE OUTPUT Check the receiver owner s manual to ide
20. urges OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets exten sion cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never use probes of any kind to reach into the subwoofer or control module as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the subwoofer control mod ule or control module power supply SERVICING Do not attempt to service the subwoofer or control module yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service per sonnel DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug the sub woofer or control module from the wall outlet or other power source and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the subwoofer or control module c If the subwoofer or control module has been exposed to rain or water d If the subwoofer or control module does not operate normally by following the operating instructions or exhibits a distinct change in performance e If the subwoofer or control module has been dropped or damaged in any way REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by Cambrid
21. utput plug into the Control Module s 12V AC input jack Turn the Control Module s power switch to AUTO Insert the subwoofer enclosure s power cable into the receptacle on the subwoofer enclosure s input panel Then insert the AC plug into an AC outlet Turn the subwoofer enclosure s power switch ON Remote Control The remote control adjusts the VOLUME setting an adjustment best made from your listening position The battery inside the remote should last for a year or two When you need to replace it use a small pointed object paper clip pen toothpick to release the bat tery holder see diagram The battery type is CR2032 3V and is available wherever wrist watch and hearing aid batteries are sold Test Your Connections Once all connections have been made test your sound system to verify the subwoofer produces bass v output Advance the Bass Level control to the dia 10 o clock position Turn on your receiver and play a CD or movie you know to have significant bass Listen CAMBRIDGE OUNDWORKS for subwoofer output as you increase your receiver s SUBWOOFER VOLUME volume control up to a moderate volume level If you don t hear any output from the subwoofer slowly advance the subwoofer s Bass Level preferably via the remote control If you don t get any output 12 recheck your connections Adjusting For Best Performance We recommend you adjust the Control Module accord ing to the following se
22. y control below 30 Hz will produce highly accurate and room shaking results as it reveals near infrasonic signals There are only two main rea sons to set this control above 20 Hz the very deep bass bothers people in adjoining rooms or the overall output level isn t as strong as you would like 6 Set the Controls SY equalizer frequency 6 equalizer level d You may wish to repeat this adjustment procedure with some different musical or video program pas sages Remember there is no perfect setting for these controls Once you have found a setting is good for a few recordings you can reliably consider the adjustment complete Normal Use Afterwards if you find you want more or less bass out put from your system either adjust any available tone controls on your receiver or adjust the volume control on the Control Module We hope you enjoy the new sonic dimensions your Newton Series powered subwoofer reveals to you Fuse Replacement The fuse holder is located on the base of the sub woofer Both subwoofer models use a metric 5X20mm size fuse 7A To replace the fuse 1 Unplug the AC cord from the AC power source then remove the AC power cord from the speaker 2 Remove the fuse cap with a small flat blade screw driver see first and second diagram 3 Replace the fuse inside the fuse cap with another metric 5X20mm size fuse 7 A see third diagram 4 Replace the fuse and cap in the subwoo
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