S-8, S-10 AND S-12
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1. 9 8 5 10 AND 5 12 POWERED SUBWOOFER Owner s Manual Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of an RBH Sound powered subwoofer Your subwoofer is the result of many years of research and development dedicated to producing powerful accurate bass in home audio systems This manual contains operating procedures and specifications We recommend you thoroughly read through the material contained in this manual before connecting your subwoofer This will ensure you have an understanding of how to setup and operate your subwoofer for optimum performance Important Safety Instructions The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un insulated dangerous voltage within the product enclosure that my be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of 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 When using your subwoofer basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury 1 Read and understand all instructions in the users manual before operating the powered subwoofer 2 Retain this user manual for future reference 3 Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual and any marked on the2. back of the powered subwoofer 4 Never touch the woofers or push objects of any kind into the woofer The powered subwoofer should be connected to a power supply compatible with the power consumption requirements see Specifications on page 6 6 If mounting the powered subwoofer on a stand the wall or other device only do so as recommended by an authorized technician 7 Place the powered subwoofer a safe distance from all heat sources such as radiators stoves or heaters 8 Do not operate the powered subwoofer near water for example near a bathtub kitchen sink or in a wet basement or a swimming pool 9 Power supply cords should be routed so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them 10 Any service or repair required on the powered subwoofer must be performed by qualified authorized technician 1 S 8 S 10 and S 12 Powered Subwoofer S 8 Subwoofer 14 5 12 Subwoofer UW Break In Period Allow several hours of listening time to adequately break in the subwoofer As the subwoofer breaks in the driver suspensions will loosen The result of break in will be an increase in low frequency response improved definition and increased clarity and detail Care and Cleaning To maintain your subwoofer s appearance we recommend wiping it down with a clean damp soft cloth To clean dust from the grille
3. below a television monitor The center channel speaker may be placed in a horizontal lying down or vertical standing position Rear Surround Speakers The 2 way bookshelf speakers may be placed either above behind or to the sides of the listening position The listening position should be centered between the surround speakers For best performance you may want to experiment with angling the surround speakers either towards or away from the listening position Subwoofer In order to obtain the best possible sound from your subwoofer it is important to determine where the subwoofer will sound best in your listening room Sound reflections from the floor ceiling and side walls influence the balance imaging and overall sonic quality at the listening position Experiment with subwoofer placement to determine which location offers the best overall sound Placement of the subwoofer will largely determine quality quantity and extension of the bass frequencies within your listening room Bass frequencies are reinforced by close room boundaries Placing the subwoofer in a corner will make the subwoofer sound louder and boost the very lowest frequencies Placing the subwoofer away from walls will provide the least reinforcement making the bass sound subjectively thinner than if the woofer were closer to a wall Good results can usually be obtained by placing a subwoofer along a wall 1 3 feet from a corner Experiment with placement of the subwoofe
4. cloth use a vacuum with a brush attachment Features A powered subwoofer is a must have component for any home theater or audio system The performance of your subwoofer can greatly affect the overall performance of your system Without a powered subwoofer the deep bass on your music CDs and special effects on DVDs may not be heard and or felt Think of a subwoofer as a vital component that adds excitement to your theater or music experience The powered subwoofer has its own source of amplification as opposed to passive non amplified subwoofers which require an additional power amplifier Subwoofers can add considerable low frequency deep bass performance to any home theater or audio system At the heart of the powered subwoofer is an aluminum cone driver The driver material produces enhanced bass definition and accuracy A powerful magnet enhanced suspension and heavy duty voice coil give the driver elevated performance allowing high output capability and accurate dynamic reproduction The powered subwoofer incorporates a class D amplifier with switching power supply technology resulting in higher power output improved bass performance and maximum energy efficiency Variable crossover adjustable phase control and auto on off are also used for convenience and easy integration with other speakers Audio can be supplied to the subwoofer by either interconnect LFE line level inputs Cabinets are constructed from medium density fib
5. liability for property damage or any other incidental or consequential damage whatsoever which may result from the failure of this product Any and all warranties of merchantability and fitness implied by law are limited to the duration of this express warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of 12 Redefining The Way You Experience Sound rbh eS 382 Marshall Way Layton Utah e USA e 84041 Toll Free 800 543 2205 Fax 801 543 3300 www rbhsound com It is RBH Sound policy to continuously incorporate improvements into products all specifications are subject to change without notice Copyright 2013 RBH Sound All Rights Reserved 02012013
6. sible consult your authorized dealer Performance is less than expected The and polarity of the sub woofer wire might be reversed on the subwoofer Check the entire system for proper polarity Experiment with the phase switch Crossover frequency not adjusted correctly Adjust crossover frequency by turning the crossover frequency control clockwise until desired sound is obtained L R tine level input is connected instead of the LFE line level input 11 If bass management is enabled on receiver or processor make sure to use the LFE line level input See amplifier controls and setup on the previous page Your RBH Sound Powered Subwoofer is covered by a limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 5 years on the cabinet and woofers and 1 year on the amplifier from the original date of purchase This warranty is provided by the authorized RBH Sound dealer where the subwoofer was purchased Warranty repair will be performed only when your purchase receipt is presented as proof of ownership and date of purchase Defective parts will be repaired or replaced without charge by your dealer s store or by RBH Sound authorized locations to service RBH Sound products Charges for unauthorized service and transportation cost are not reimbursable under this warranty This warranty becomes void if the product has been damaged by alteration misuse or neglect RBH Sound assumes no
7. ER CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE OF FUSE ATTENTION DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE UTILIZER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MEME TYPE 110 120V 60Hz 220 240V 50Hz 150 WATTS S 8 and S 10 Subwoofer Amplifier Diagram Subwoofer Amplifier Controls and Setup continued O O O VOLUME MIN MAX CROSSOVER gt 40 Hz 150 4 PHASE gt lt 0 180 on A CAUTION ATTENTION N AUTO RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE D ELECTROCUTION OPEN PAS OUVRIR WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN POWER AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 6 CAUTION DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE OF FUSE ATTENTION DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE 110 120V 60Hz UTILIZER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MEME TYPE 220 240V 50Hz 250 WATTS STANDBY RECOGNIZED COMPONENT 5 0 O Fe So S 12 Subwoofer Amplifier Diagram Specifications Driver 8 203mm Aluminum Cone Subwoofer 10 254mm Aluminum Cone Subwoofer 12 305mm Aluminum Cone Subwoofer Amplifier Type Class D Class D Class D Voltage 110 and 220 110 and 220 110 and 220 Power Handling 150 Watts 150 Watts 250 Watts Crossover Frequencies 40 150Hz variable 40 150Hz variable 40 150Hz variable Frequencies Respo
8. erboard because of its inert properties The thickness of the front baffle also prevents excess acoustic radiation Sophisticated computer modeling and measurement techniques are used extensively in the powered subwoofer design process Room Setup Suggestions In order to obtain the best possible sound from your subwoofer and speaker system it is important to determine where the subwoofer and speakers will sound best in your listening room Room reflections from the floor ceiling and side walls influence the balance imaging and overall sonic quality at the listening position Experiment with placement to determine which location offers the best overall sound As a general guide use the room layout diagram and the following descriptions when setting up a home theater system The subwoofer and speakers shown in the diagram may not always be applicable to your system Front Main Speakers As a starting point place your left and right tower speakers at least 15 inches from the wall and 7 feet apart from each other The distance from the listening position to each speaker should be close to the distance that separates the two main speakers Angling the speakers inward towards the listening position may give a more spacious and realistic sound stage Center Channel Speaker The center channel speaker should be placed in the center between both left and right main speakers Often this positioning dictates placing the speaker either directly above or
9. lifier uses smart signal tracking circuitry Once the power cord is plugged in and the switch set to auto the amplifier automatically turns on when a signal is detected at the preamplifier or high level inputs and turns off when no signal has been detected for 15 minutes Phase Control This control changes the phase of the subwoofer Changing the phase will change the way the subwoofer and main speakers interact with each other at the crossover frequency Varying the phase position may result in more or less mid bass depending on the phasing between the main speakers and the subwoofer Line Inputs Line level input should only be used if no subwoofer crossover is being utilized through the receivers bass management LFE In Line level input is used to connect to most receivers or processors The LFE output of receiver and may be called subout Fuse Access This is the power fuse access WARNING In the event the fuse must be replaced the replacement fuse must match exactly the original fuse value If the replacement fuse is not of the same value damage to the Subwoofer Amplifier may result Subwoofer Amplifier Controls and Setup continued 8 LFEIN LINEIN 8 VOLUME CAUTION ATTENTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE D ELECTROCUTION AUTO DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION DISCONNECT POW
10. nse 32Hz 150Hz variable 32Hz 150Hz variable 32Hz 150Hz variable LFE Input LFE Output Yes Yes Yes Line Level Input Speaker Level Inputs Speaker Level Outputs Phase Control Cabinet Color Yes Auto On Off Medium Density Fiber board MDF Black Yes Auto On Off Medium Density Fiber board MDF Black Yes Auto On Off Medium Density Fiber board MDF Black Grille Black Cloth Black Cloth Black Cloth Dimensions includes feet and grille 11 279mm W 12 318mm H 123 324mm D 13 330mm W 15 394mm H 16 419mm D 1534 400mm W 17 438mm 18 457mm D Weight 19 25 lbs 8 73 kg 33 lbs 14 97 kg 42 lbs 19 05 kg Warranty Warranty period 5 years on the cabinet and woofers and 5 Years 1 Year 5 Years 1 Year year on the amplifier 10 5 Years 1 Year Situation Probable Cause Solution No sound from subwoofer s Amplifier is not connected to constant power outlet Make certain the amplifier is plugged into an unswitched A C power outlet Amplifier is not receiving an audio signal from receiver or processor Make certain there is an audio signal from receiver or processor and audio connections resemble those in the connections section of this manual Amplifier fuse might be blown Replace fuse if fuse is not readily acces
11. r and the sub amplifier controls to achieve the proper bass balance 4 Room Setup Suggestions continued CENTER Atleast 7 feet apart and 15 inches from back wall Approximate Listening Postion Subwoofer Amplifier Controls and Setup IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING BASS MANAGEMENT It is important the signal being sent to the subwoofer be a non boosted or flat signal Check the settings on your receiver or processor to make sure any bass boost super bass or loudness is set to Off In most cases a home theater receiver or processor will determine the crossover frequency through bass management settings In this configuration connect the receiver or processor to the LFE Low Frequency Effect Your subwoofer will now reproduce the bass frequencies as they were originally recorded Use the subwoofer level control and the individual bass management control within the receiver or processor to adjust the subwoofers volume if necessary Once set the volume controls should not need to be altered as the subwoofers volume will track with the master volume control of your receiver or processor Use Line Input only if bypassing your receivers internal processing to deliver a full signal to your subwoofer which is then managed by the subwoofer s frequency and volume control This section describes the functions and or use for each of the amplifier controls located on the back of the subwoofer Refe
12. r to the diagrams on the pages 8 and 9 1 Voltage Selector Switch Before connecting the amplifier to any power source make sure the AC Voltage Selector is set to either 110V or 220V to match the power voltage in your area WARNING If the voltage setting does not match the AC power supplied damage to the Subwoofer Amplifier may result 2 Volume Gain Control The volume level control should be at the minimum setting all the way counter clockwise before plugging the subwoofer into an AC wall socket Once plugged in turn the level control up one quarter of a turn 9 o clock position for an initial setting The level control may be adjusted while playing to match the subwoofer level with the rest of the system IMPORTANT The volume control should be at the minimum setting all the way counter clockwise before plugging the subwoofer into an AC wall socket 3 Crossover Frequency Control The variable crossover frequency control allows you to set the low pass crossover point of the subwoofer anywhere from 40 150 Hz If using this input experiment with setting the crossover frequency control at highest setting initially Increasing the crossover frequency will allow more mid bass output from the subwoofer Decreasing the frequency will allow only deeper bass from the subwoofer NOTE Read the Important Notice regarding bass management above Subwoofer Amplifier Controls and Setup continued 4 Auto Signal Tracking The subwoofer amp
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