Cinema Series Sub 1x12 Owners Manual
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1. Cinema Series Sub lxle Owners Manual as OQ m 20 el IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN USE IN DRY LOCATIONS ONLY The lighting flash with arrowhead CAUTION The exclamation point symbol within symbol within an equilateral triangle is TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC an equilateral triangle is intended intendedtoalertthe user tothe presence SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER to alert the user to the presence of of uninsulated dangerous voltage OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE important operating and maintenance PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO within the product s enclosure that may QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL be of sufficient magnitudetoconstitutea risk of electric shock to persons servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product READ INSTRUCTIONS All safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is operated RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference HEED WARNINGS All warnings on this product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed WATER amp MOISTURE Do not use this produt near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub ina wet basement near a swimming pool or the like ATTACHMENTS Do not use any attachments not reccommended by the product manufa2. When installing your new subwoofer using unbalanced RCA connections you should use high quality shielded phono cables Poor quality cables may pickup interference and result in hum or noise keep the length of cable as short as possible and route all input signal cables away from power cables to reduce the potential for induced noise When using balanced XLR connections be certain to use a high quality cable that maintains proper connections to each pin including the ground conductor If an XLR cable that is improperly wired is used subwoofer performance maybe degraded and uou mau experianceincreasednoise and or hum Dueto various design differences betweendifferentbrands amp types of equipment e g different ground methods for power supplies andsignalreference andlong cables requiredin some installations thereis a potential for any product to pickup noise via the connections and or connected equipment via ground loops If you have audible hum buzz after completing your subwoofer connections you mau need to modify your equipment s cables routing or connection methods power line connections and or signal cables While true subwoofers operate at extremely low frequencies which are primarily omni directional keep in mind that frequency response and output level can be dramatically influenced by where you place the subwoofer within the room Placing the subwoofer in the wrong location may degrade sound quality limit low frequency response and
3. as inadequate power line voltage amp current will be most noticeable under high output conditions Troubleshooting and service If you should experience a problem with the operation of your subwoofer please check all of the following before seeking service following is a simple troubleshooting guide to assist you l Verify unit is plugged in and that the power outlet used supplies the proper AC voltage amp current B Is the power switch or 3 Has the externalfuse blowr Unplugthe power cordfromtheamplifierthenuseasmallscrewdriver to remove the fuse holder cartridge located below the cord connection and inspect fuse for damage If blown replace with the same type amp value fuse 4 Is the auto turn on off properly set for the inputs used Auto on off works with RCA s only If using the XLR input you must select ALWAYS ON mode 5 Is the subwoofer receiving an input signal from your source equipment 6 Have all controls on the subwoofer volume crossover phase etc been properly set Fi Is the volume control properly set to match source signal level 8 If the subwoofer has been running at high levels for an extended period of time one of the protection circuits may be engaged Does the builtin amplifier panel feel extremely hot located on the rear of the cabinet Is your AC power line circuit sufficiently rated to supply adequate VA required for full amp output If your powerline is not capable of supplying eno
4. best NOTE There are limitations on how well the bass management works in a receiver processor The settings for the subwoofer s might need to be adjusted manually either on the subwoofers OR preferably in the receiver processor for some cases when having only one SUBWOOFER output jack and multiple subwoofers and the subwoofers are not placed symmetrically in the room e g having an opening on one side of the room you might need to apply different settings for the VARIABLE PHASE BASS LEVEL and EQ setting on the subwoofers There is also the option to use one of our measurement systems Room Analyzer Il Il Pro They are excellent tools when optimizing and setting up subwoofers or other speakers in a system Do not be afraid to experiment with slight adjustments to find what may improve the sound in your system and room the best Do not hesitate to contact us at info xtz se for questions about settings We are happy to assist you in optimizing your system XLR Balanced Input 1 XLR Direct Pass Thru XLR Output 2 RCA Input 3 Low Pass Filter Switch LOW PASS FILTER ON or BYPASS OFF 7 set to grey dot if using a surround processor Variable Low pass 40 to 160Hz 4 Variable Phase 0 to 180 5 set to reference settings if using a surround processor Bass Level 6 set to grey reference setting if using a surround processor EO Setting Switch ANECHOIC ROOM EO or ROOM GAIN EQ 8 Auto Turn on Swi
5. e mail support amp xtz se and include your phone number if you wish verbal help and we will call you back Thanks for your purchase b aid service XIZ products are con structed and produced using com mon technology so that basically most people are able to unscrew the loudspeaker using tools common ALWAYS pack the product part very carefully Unfortunately damages during transportation are very common If the package is weak the transporting company does not compensate damages Always enclose a copy of the receipt and a description of the defect
6. is all that is required Cabinet and baffle Avoid using harsh detergents or chemicals when cleaning the cabinet Abrasives detergents or cleaning solutions may damage the finish on the cabinet We recommend using only a damp cloth or automotive grade quick detailer designed for painted surfaces plastic amp metal trim to clean the cabinet Grill The cloth grill mau be carefully cleaned using a vacuum Animal hair can be removed using masking tape or similar Avoid using brushes with stiff bristles that may damage the grill cloth Woofer DO NOT use liquids brushes or a vacuum to clean the drive units Protection circuitry Your new subwoofer is equipped with special protection circuitry to provide maximum performance with greatest reliability The unit is protected against T Overdriving the speaker or amplifier 2 Overheating the amplifier 3 Excessive drop in power line voltage The first type of protection circuitry which prevents overdriving of the speaker or amplifier operates constantly without being audible under most situations In some extreme situations e g sustained high output levels in warm environments the unit may shut down momentarily This indicates operation of the thermal or undervoltage protection circuitry If this should happen you should reduce the volume setting or shut the unit off until normal operating conditions return You may also want to plug the unit into a different wall outlet or circuit
7. placed at even distances the gain setting for each channel should typically be within a couple dB from channel to channel If the receiver processor gain trim setting for the subwoofer channelis a large value e g 12 or I2dB you may need to increase the subwoofer s gain to achieve a better match Low subwoofer gain trim settings on your receiver processor effect the operation of the AUTO ON OFF signal sensing circuit If your receiver processor gain is set to a low values e g attenuat ing the signal 6dB or more this reduces the signal available to properly turn on the subwoofer when using the AUTO ON OFF feature If your subwoofer turns off unexpectedly when watching movies at low volumes you may wish to increase the receiver s processor s subwoofer gain trim and manually reduce the volume using the subwoofer s BASS LEVEL control to maintain proper balance Polarity phase This should be adjusted for smoothest frequency response near the crossover point EQ settings if your receiver processor allows you to see the eq settings for each channel verify that itis not adding any extra limiter or HPF to the subwoofer channel and that it is not adding a high level of boost e g gt 3dB or cut e g 10db NOTE In some installations automated room eg algorithms may make undesired changes to the subwoofer signal settings trying to obtain what they believe is the best room response curve In some systems these changes hav
8. reduce maximum output level substantially reducing your overall listening pleasure Many rooms often end up with non optimal placement depending on the size and location of the furnishings within your room and if the possibility to reposition them exists Finding the optimal location usually requres some experimentation to determine what sounds best in your room fromyour listening position We suggest youread the general guidelines below and setup the subwoofer in one of the suggested locations Proceed to listen to the loudspeakers multiple times trying a few different locations before settling on the final location To do this perform basic setup and listen to a familiar music track or movie scene Then move the loudspeakers to an alternate location amp repeat listening to the same music track or movie scene If you have a test CD and SPL meter or preferably one of our measurement systems Room Analyzer II Il Pro performing a basic frequency response test can help you determine which location provides the best frequency response In most rooms the optimum location for your subwoofer is in the closest solid corner to your listening position e g without a door or opening nearby see figure below to the left This location typically offers optimal energy coupling with the roomandthe deepestlow frequency extension withthe best highimpact bass The worst location for a subwoofer is far away from walls near the center of your room Avoid ce
9. ctric shock match wide blade of power plug to wide slot of receoptacle and fully insert OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can resultin a risk of fire or electric shock CLEANING This product should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer NONUSE PERIODS The power cord of the subwoofer should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for along period of time OBJECT amp LIQUID ENTRY Care shouldbe takenso that objects donot fallandliquids are not spilled onto the enclosure DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE The subwoofer should be serviced by qualified service personnel when a The powersupply cord or plug has been damaged b Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the subwoofer c The subwoofer has been exposed to rain d The subwoofer does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance amp The subwoofer has been dropped or damaged SERVICING Donotattemptto service the product yourself beyond whatis describedin these operatinginstructions REPLACEMENT PARTS Whenreplacement parts are required be sure the service technicianhas usedreplacement parts specified bythe manufacturer or havethe same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions mau result in fire electric shock or other hazards SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or service of repairs to this product ask the s
10. cturer as they may cause hazards ACCESSORIES Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with accessories reccommended by the manufacturer WALL or CEILING MOUNTING This product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer VENTILATION This product should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation for example this product should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a builtin installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings HEAT This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other equipment that produce heat POWERSDURCE This productshouldbe operated onlyfromthetype of power sourceindicated onthe markinglabel Ifyouare unsure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company POWER CORD PROTECTION Powersupply cords 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 plugs convenience receptacles and the point at which they exit from the subwoofer CAUTION To prevent ele
11. e coolers humidifiers etc 5 The power cord should be routed in such a way that it will not be walked on pinched cut or compressed in any way that could result in damaging the insulation or wire Damage to the power cord may result in a shock or fire hazard All connections for the subwoofer are located on the rear of the unit The figure to the right illustrates the possible connections to a tupical horne theater receiver or processor with preamp level subwoofer output both in balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs for the use with stereo equipment in music setups the possible connections to a preamp or integrated amplifier are the same but marked either as pre out or audio out Utilizing this method the receiver or processor is the main control center for the system and it provides all the bass management e g sending the low frequency signals from the satellite speaker channels amp LFE for movies to the subwoofer and it provides a low pass filtered signal bass information only to the subwoofer Mosthome theater receivers processors have atleast unbalanced RCA SUBWOOFER output jack some models has two or even balanced XLR outputs for this type of equipment connect a single high quality Te cable from your receiver s SUBWOOFER output jack to the subwoofer s input marked with a grey dot If your receiver or processor has multiple subwoofer outputs you may have additional connection options Consultthe owner s manual for
12. e been known to degrade the overall sound quality of the subwoofer If using areceiver processor withautomatedroomEQ function we advise youlistento the system first withthe eq disabled then again with the EQ enabled to determine if the changes are beneficial Receiver Pre amp Without Older receivers and or music preamps maynot provide an automated setup function Withthese sutems Automated Setup optimal calibration usually requires some type of test equipment be utilized to provide test tones and take measurements to properly calibrate your system Some equipment you may use for this includes One of our measurement systems Room Analyzer Il II Pro They are excellent tools to use when optimizing and setting up subwoofers or other speakers in a system Test signal source pink noise and or sine wave of various frequencies CD DVD your receiver pre amp or external measurment equipment SPL meter low cost handheld versions can be purchased online RTA or other frequency response measurment tool optional Start with a quiet room free of excess background noise e g people talking kids playing dogs barking etc Verify that subwoofer control settings match illustrations for your type of system configuration Set any receiver pre amp speaker settings at an appropriate starting point e g crossover We recommend 80Hz crossover as a good starting point Start playing a test signal with energy in the subwoofer crossover region e g full ba
13. ervice technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel CONTENTS WEF ODM CHO Mi aedade isekas ieti leet e jast 4 Vs SAMNIO 4 Product information cccccccceecceeeceeeceeeeceeeeeeeeaees 5 fis ba AN c Scart teeta este LEE EE 6 eye 11 nae ooo LL LEE g Connections amp controls ueeeeeseeeeeeeseeeeees 1 Care of your speaker eese 12 Protection circuiLlr y iioc mad ER ue od a li 12 Troubleshooting and service 13 Technical specifications esssseuuss 14 Service amp Support aa nennen 15 Introduction Prior to installation Operating environment Warning Philosophy XTZ Goals Contact us Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of XTZ subwoofers This product represents the state of the art in subwoofer performance and will provide you with years of listening pleasure when properly setup and cared for We strongly urge you to read this owner s manual and follow the instructions provided to help you attain maximum system performance If you have no previous experience of these kinds of installations or if you have any questions feel free to contact our free of charge support and we will he
14. essly with your main speakers Adjust the BASS LEVEL control knob to match the output level of the subwoofer toyour main speakers Adjust the VARIABLE PHASE control knob to smoothly blend the mid bass output of the subwoofer to your main speakers refer to the section on system Calibration for further information PRE OUT 5 2 SUBWOOFER 7 1 t 20 SUBWOOFER Multiple subwoofers When connecting multiple subwoofers usingRCA signal connections you willneedto use Y cables signal splitters to route your receiver processor output to each woofer ifitdoes not have multiple SUBWOOFER output jacks Another optionis to use an XLR to RCA adapter to convert your receiver processor RCA signal ouptut to an XLR connection which allows you to use the XLR DIRECT PASS THRU When connecting multiple subwoofers using XLR signal connections uou may wishtouse the XLR DIRECT PASS THRU output connection to simplify your installation This will allow you to run long XLR cable from your processor s SUBWOOFER output jackto the Ist subwoofer s XLRinput and an additional shorter XLR cable connects the Ist subwoofer s XLR DIRECT PASS THRU output to the input of the 2nd subwoofer inthe signal chain If installing a multi subwoofer system containing three or four subwoofers additional short XLR cables can be used to connect the XLR DIRECT PASS THRU output of the 2nd subwoofer to XLR input of the 3rd subwoofer and another short XLR cab
15. le to connect the XLR DIRECT PASS THRU output of the 3rd subwoofer to XLR input of the 4th subwoofer If your processor does not provide an XLR output you may use anR Ato XLR adapter cable to connectyour receiver tothe Ist subwoofer inamultisubwoofer system and use regular XLR cables to make the connections between additional subwoofers as noted above Introduction Receiver Processor With Automated Setup amp Calibration Function Calibration for optimal performance you should calibrate your system to ensure proper level matching between all speakers and the proper setting of all controls including crossover frequency phase and any channel delays your receiver processor may offer This procedure will vary depending on system configuration and the information below is provided as a basic guide to assist you Refer to the owner s manual for your receiver processor for information on performing the steps required to enter their setup mode and adjust any applicable settings After all connections have been made turn on the AC power to your system starting with the first piece of source equipmentin the signal chain such as a CD or DVD player then power on any dedicated equalizer thenpower onyour receiver processor amplifier s andlast butnotleast power onthe subwoofer s You will need to enter your receiver s processor s setup mode and adjust any applicable speaker settings to properly match your system configuration After youhave ve
16. lp you See further under the heading of Support on the last page of this manual Please unpack the system carefully Use caution when lifting or moving to avoid injury Save the carton and all packaging materials for future use Packing this unit in any other carton may result in damage when shipping that is not covered by the warranty Fill out and return the warranty card to complete your product registration and record the serial number and purchase information in the space pro vided for your own records Operating environment temperature 40 F to 95 F 4 C to 35 C with less than 85 relative humidity Do not install this product in a poorly ventilated area or in locations exposed to high humidity direct sunlight or strong artificial light This equipment is not waterproof To prevent a fire or shock hazard do not expose this equipment to rain moisture or any liquids Do not place a container filled with liquid on or near this equipment such as a drink or flower vase To prevent a fire hazard do not place an open flame such as a lighted candle on this product Please observe all warnings on the equipment itself There are no user ser viceable parts inside Please refer all service questions to your authorized dealer About XTZ Our reference and starting point is to recreate a natural sound but also in respect to the fact that acoustics and sound always is a matter of taste To provide the optimal relation between price perfor
17. mance and quality on the market Dur concept To produce the perfect compromise Costeffective manufacturing at a large scale The qualitu of our products is more important than the marketing Reduce the number of middlemen Website www xtz se www xtzsound com Email info xtz se Product features Grill Before you begin Product information 12 High Speed Professional Sound drivers FEA optimized motor structure including shorting ring for low distortion Suspension spider optimized to provide linear travel at high excursion for low distortion High excursion ultralinear rubber surround High efficiency Claridu class D amplifier optimized for low distortion amp excellent sound quality High power daridy amp design 900W peak SOOW continuous Line level unbalanced inputs 2 RCA and balanced 1 XLR input Balanced XLR pass through direct unbuffered Signal sensing auto turn on off on RCA inputs defeatable Variable volume contro with home theater reference level preset Variable phase control 0 to 180 Adjustable 40 to 16042 low pass crossover 24dB octave Bypass function on adjustible low pass crossover crossover point is 200Hz Output maximizer circuit provides maximum clean amp clear sound output and prevents driver over excursion amp clipping and excessive distortion Power amp standby mode indicator LED The cloth grill can be chosen to have fixed to the speaker if you want to hide the dri
18. ndwidth pink noise through all speakers While observing an SPL meter or listening to the mid bass level have an assistant adjust the VARIABLE PHASE knob from 0 to 180 and observe any change in mid bass level near the cross over frequency Set the control to the position with the greatest amount of bass Play a test signal e g pink noise through only 1 speaker at a time If using your receiver you may need to enter it s setup mode to perform this function Place an SPL meter in your typical listening position approximately at ear height use of a tripod may be required and set to C weighting and Slow response if those settings are available Adjust volume to a modest level typically 75 85dB loud enough to clearly hear but not excessively loud Adjust controls as necessary to play the same test tone through each speaker and subwoofers in the system 1 speaker at a time Adjust the individual channel gain trim of your equipment to obtain the same SPL reading from each speaker as you measured from the first speaker Ahome theater receiver may walk you through portions of this procedure follow any instructions from your receiver s owner s manual as applicable to your system setup Once finished listen to some familiar music and movie tracks Minor adjustment of the levels may be desired Do not be afraid to experiment with adjustments and try different EQ settings to find what may improve the sound in your system and room the
19. ntral room locations whenever possible When using a pair of subwoofers in stereo it is preferable to place each subwoofer by the satellite of the same channel see figure below to the left If you want a more flat frequency response and the bass evenly distributed over a larger area of listening positions then four subwoofers one in each corner is a terrific option The figure below to the right shows alternative subwoofer placement options with subwoofer placed at the midpoint of the wall This can be used for one subwoofer with the subwoofer placed in the front for two subwoofers with the subwoofer placed at the front and back and for four subwoofers with the subwoofers placed in the mid point of each wall The subwoofer is stackable place more thanone subwoofer at each position Preferably using the pass thru functionality of the signal from one subwoofer to the other Caution Installation Home theater system Receiver pre amp with internal crossover Music system Amplifier pre amp without internal crossover This subwoofer has electronics built into the cabinet and must be properly ventilated 2 Donotplace the rear of cabinet against a wall you must allow room for adequate ventilation of the amplifier at least 2 inches 3 Do not place the subwoofer next to heat sources such as furnace registers radiators etc 4 Do not place the subwoofer near sources of excessive moisture such as evaporativ
20. ohms Ix XLR pass thru unbuffered Matte black piano black baffle Five years Two years 177 x 20 0 x 18 7 450 x W510 x D475mm 53 9 Ibs 24 5 kg 750VA min 1250VA preferred Specifations subject to change without notice 14 Do It Yourself service If something is broken Where to send the product for a warranty repair Support Service amp support We apply do ituourself service on all XTZ products If you by yourself are able to find out what part of the loudspeaker is defective you are fully allowed to unmount that part which would normally be a driver a filter or the amplifier and send it back to us for exchange IMPORTANT Always contact your dealer or us before taking the loudspeaker apart It can also help you finding the fault You can of course always choose to return the whole loudspeaker therefore you should save the original package If you cause additional defects by yourself when unmount the defective part the warranty still applies if itis obvious that the part had a manufacturing defect In other cases however the warranty does not apply if you cause other defects on the loudspeaker for service we refer to your retailer for questions regarding service contact us by email support xtz se Website www xtz se www xtzsound com Please contact our free of charge support if you need installation advice or if any problem occurs during the installation Contact us by
21. ound that normal Turndown the volume or stop the test signal after a few seconds The above process helps determine if both amps amp drivers are functional If there is no change fromthe 2nd amplifier and driver powering up repeat the test If you are still unable to hear the end driver and amp power up further troubleshooting by a qualified technician may be required The following conditions require service bu a qualified technician The unit has been exposed to liquid 1 B The power cord has become damaged 3 The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance 4 Part of the cabinet drivers or electronics have been physically damaged 5 The amplifier or any amp module does not power up if fuses are OK and proper AC power is applied Driver size Magnet weight Voice coil Anechoic EO Room Gain EO Variable low pass crossover Variable phase Amp power Class D Inputs Input impedance Outputs Color Warranty speaker Warranty amp Dimensions HxWxD including feet Weight AC power requirements Technical specifications 12 High Speed Driver 96 oz 6 0 Ibs 7 kg 2 four layer 19 Hz 160 Hz Ported 24 Hz 160 Hz Closed 30 Hz 160 Hz Ported 36 Hz 160 Hz Closed 40 Hz 160 Hz 24 dB octave 0 180 variable 900W peak 500 Wrms continuous 1x Balanced XLR 2x Unbalanced RCA XLR 15k ohms RCA 8k
22. rified all speakers are connectedand youhave measured distances of eachtothelistening position perform the auto setup routine on your receiver processor if available Many newer home theater receivers processors combine a measurement microphone and an automated setup routine to assist you with proper setting of speaker levels crossover frequency speaker delay and phase Consult the owner s manual for your receiver processor for further instructions on how to perform the setup routine After the auto setup routine is complete verify the final settings the receiver processor selected to ensure there are no erroneous settings e g the settings should match your system configuration Some settings to verify may include Number of speakers e g 7 or 51 system etc Tupe size of speakers e g small or large front surround and subwoofer set to yes on Crossover point should be similar for identical speakers e g if your system using 3 of the same speakers for all front channels verify the receiver processor selected the same crossover point for all these channels Crossover frequency should be selected We recommend 80Hz to start Slightly higher or lower crossover point may yield better results in your system Note some receivers do not have an adjustable frequency instead there is only a choice of small or large In this case we recommed choosing small Gain settings for each channel should be reasonably close e g if the speakers are
23. rol allows you to alter the phase of the subwoofer s output signal up to 180 to correct for a possible mismatchandresulting cancellation between the subwoofer andyour main speakers amplifier To adjust listen to the system with music playing and rotate the knob from Oto 180 and listen for a change in mid bass output The correct position will have a greater amount of apparent mid bass output This control allows you to adjust the output level of the subwoofer to match the main speakers in your sustem for most home theater receivers amp surround sound processors set the volume control to the REF LEVEL position indicated by the green dot The REF LEVEL position is calibrated to work with most surround sound systems once the receiver processor levels are properly adjusted for music systems start with the volume control ata low setting e g 6dB and proceed slowly from there until levels match Use of test tones from a receiver processor s built in calibration function or test disc and SPL meter are suggested for proper level matching of all speakers This switch allows you to choose between the two different EQ settings ANECHOIC ROOM EQ gives a flat frequency response all the way down if there is no room influence When placed in a room this EO setting can get boomy because of the gain of the room The ROOM GAIN EQ is to counteract that with a smoother roll off and does not play as deep in frequency to get a flat frequency response in the room
24. tch AUTO ON OFF or ALWAYS ON 9 Connections amp controls Professional style balanced XLR input Note all inputs are summed together L R RCA amp XLR Professional style balanced XLR pass through unbuffered Consumer style unbalanced RCA inputs Note all inputs are summed together L R RCA amp XLR XLR BALANCED DIRECT LFE amp C A INPUT PASS THRU LINE INPUTS i s VARIABLE VARIABLE BASS inema Series o i LOW PASS PHASE LEVEL S 9 5 This switchremoves the subwoofer s builtin electronic crossover circuitry fromthe signal path Whenusing asurroundsoundreceiver processorsetthis switchto BYPASS OFF to disengage the subwoofer s builtin crossover for installations which do not have a separate electronic crossover we recommend you set the Switchto DN as theinternalcrossover willimprove performanceif youdonothave an external crossover This controlallows youto adjust the upper limit of the subwoofer sfreguencyresponsefrom40to160Hz The subwoofer s output level will be reduced above the frequency this control is set to You should set the crossover frequency to obtain a smooth and seamless transition from the subwoofer to the main speakers in your system If your main speakers are smaller units with limited low frequency output start with a higher frequency such as 100 150Hz With larger speakers that have greater low frequency output you might start with this control set lower such as 80 100Hz This cont
25. ugh engergy the maximum output power will be reduced amp distortion may become audible 8 If the protection circuitry is active the unit may cycle on and off until operating parameters return to normal Under more serious conditions the unit may shut off completely Normal operation should return upon cooling but depending on the type of fault condition you may be required to turn the main power switch off for several minutes and then back on again to reset the unit 10 If the unit exhibits a drastic change in output sound after you check the items above you may wishto perform the steps below to assist in troubleshooting by verifying the proper operation of both amp modules and drivers Turn on your audio equipment except for the subwoofer s main power switch which should remain DFF Prepare to play a 20 to 30Hz sine wave test tone from your CD DVD test disc smartphone computer or other signal source note if you do not have this type of test signal contact customer service or your place of purchase for assistance Adjust the volume of your equipment amp the subwoofer to a medium high volume level Start plauing the test signal Prepare to carefully listen to the subwoofer s low frequency output make sure the room is quiet Turn the subwoofer main power switch DN After a couple seconds you should hear amplifier amp driver start playing in a loud somewhat uncontrolled fashion with extra harmonics warmer fuller s
26. versor taken of if you want a rougher but still a clean look This due to there are magnets hidden in front baffle of the speaker and on the cloth grill Your new subwoofers provides for anumber of installation options Readalltheinstallationinformation contained within this manual in order to determine which installation option is best for your system configuration Select appropriate AC Power source for subwoofer Do NOT plug the power cord of the subwoofer into the switched outlet of a receiver or other piece of equipment The power cord should be plugged directly into an AC outlet NOTE the AC powerline voltage varies according to country or region Be sure that the AC power of the area where the unit will be installed matches the required voltage e g IPUMIC or 230VAC indicated on the subwoofer s rear amplifier panel Select appropriate signal connection type XLR or RCA signal cable to match your equipment Determine optimum subwoofer placement location Determine system configuration e g music or surround sound system type for proper equipment settings amp calibration NOTE Remember to make all equipment connections with system power disconnected to reduce the risk of personal shock or damage to equipment Consult your dealer or info xtz se for optional accessories that may be required to properly complete your system installation Cables RCA unbalanced Cables XRL balanced Placement General guidelines Installation
27. with the added room gain With this function in the AUTO ON OFF position your subwoofer can be safely left with the main power switch on continuously Note works only with RCA inputs The subwoofer willturn itself on automatically when an audio signal is presentat either RCA input connection If no signalis present for approximately 12 minutes the unit will switch to standby mode indicated by red power LED color While in standby made your subwoofer will draw very minimal power This function can be disabled by setting this switch to the ALWAYS ON position Note the auto on off function operates only in conjunction with the RCA inputs If using XLR inputs you must set this switch to ALWAYS ON Power Indicator Light 10 This LED indicates the operating mode of the subwoofer Green indicates normal DN operation Red indicates the subwoofer is in a low power standby mode Power Switch 11 The master power switch is located on the lower half of the unit This rocker style switch is the main on off for the unit This switch should be set to position 1 up for on and 0 down for off If the unit is to be left unused for an extended period of time e g when you are away on vacation the master power switch should be turned off or the mains power cord disconnected Care of your speaker Your new subwoofers does not require any regular maintenance or calibration Normal dusting or cleaning of the surface for appearance purposes
28. your receiver processor toverifyif these outputs are allthe same Set crossover bypass switch to BYPASS DFF indicated by grey dot The VARIABLE LOW PASS FILTER frequency control knob has no effect when above switch is set to BYPASS OFF Adjust the BASS LEVEL control knob to the REF LEVEL reference level setting indicated by grey dot Set the VARIABLE PHASE control knob to D indicated by grey dot XLR BALANCED DIRECT LFE amp C INPUT PASS THRU LINE INPUTS 1 VARIABLE VARIABLE BASS Inema Se ries PES LOW PASS PHASE LEVEL e 1 REF LEVEL Utilizing this method the preamp provides a full range signal from both left amp right audio channels to the subwoofer If your preamp does not offer an internal crossover or bass management functions the subwoofer s built in controls will need to be properly set to utilize the built in crossover and phase adjustments to blend the subwoofer output with the satellite speakers This subwoofer is designed to operate from either a full range audio signal when using the subwoofer s builtin crossover or home theater surround sound processor receiver witha SUBWOOFER output jack and built in low pass filter amp bass management In both cases proper control settings are required to achieve optimal system performance Set crossover bypass switch to LOW PASS FILTER ON Adjust the VARIABLE LOW PASS frequency control knob to blend the subwoofer output seaml
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