Proficient Audio Systems S10 Speaker User Manual
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1. it is determined that the unit was defective in materials or work manship at any time during this warranty period Proficient Audio Systems or the Proficient Audio Systems Authorized Dealer will at its option repair or replace this product at no additional charge except as set forth below If this model is no longer available and can not be repaired effec tively Proficient Audio Systems at its sole option may replace the unit with a current model of equal or greater value In some cases where a new model is substituted a modification to the mounting surface may be required If mounting surface modification is required Proficient Audio Systems assumes no responsibility or liability for such modifica tion All replaced parts and product become the property of Proficient Audio Systems Products replaced or repaired under this Warranty will be returned to the original retail purchaser within a reasonable time freight prepaid PROFICIENT Audio Systems This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident disaster misuse abuse negligence inadequate packing or shipping procedures commercial use voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit or service repair or modification of the product which has not been authorized or approved by Proficient Audio Systems This Warranty also excludes normal cosmetic deterioration caused by environmental conditions This warranty will be void if the Seri2. Hz 200Hz 80 Watts RMS 120 Watts Peak RCA Line Level and Speaker Level Auto On Anti Clipping Circuitry Detachable Power Cord User Accessible Fuse Black Vinyl with Black Double Knit Grille H 11 x W 9 x D 16 1 for feet 24 Ibs Limited 2 Year Features and specifications are subject to change without notice Should you have any questions regarding this or any other Proficient Audio Systems product please call our service hotline at 800 448 0976 We are available to assist you every weekday except holidays between the hours of 7 00 a m and 5 00 p m PST LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY Proficient Audio Systems warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years provided the speaker was purchased from a Proficient Audio Systems Authorized Dealer Defective products must be shipped prepaid and insured together with proof of purchase to the Proficient Audio Systems Authorized Dealer from whom they were purchased or to Proficient Audio Systems at the address listed on this installation instruction manual Freight collect ship ments will be refused It is preferable to ship this product in the original shipping container to lessen the chance of transit damage In any case the risk of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by the purchaser If upon examination at the Factory or Proficient Audio Systems Authorized Dealer
3. PROFICIENT Audio Systems S10 58 Powered Subwoofers SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ss APPLICABLE FOR USA CANADA OR WHERE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Y BONOT CPEN A APPROVED FOR USAGE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT INSERT FULLY CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME e Explanation of Graphical Symbols LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral tri angle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance 9 Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators stoves or other appliances that produce heat Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated 10 Power Source The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of 2
4. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance future reference 11 Power Cord Protection Power supply 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 where they exit from the appliance 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and other instructions should be followed 12 Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer a Water and Moisture The appliance should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a Swimming Pool ale 13 Nonuse Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from 6 Carts and Stands The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is Me Sure whom lertunusediTor a long period of ime recommbridad Dy the Manofaciutar 14 Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into and liquids not spilled into the inside of the appliance PORTABLE CART WARNING 15 Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by qualified ser vice personnel when a The power supply cord or
5. al Number on the product has been removed tampered with or defaced This Warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties If the product is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above the purchas ers sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above In no event will Proficient Audio Systems be liable for any incidental or conse quential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product even if Proficient Audio Systems or a Proficient Audio Systems Authorized Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages or for any claim by any other party Some states do not allow the exclusion or limita tion of consequential damages so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply All implied warranties on the product are limited to the duration of this expressed Warranty Some states do not allow limitation on the length of an implied warranty If the original retail purchaser resides in such a state this limitation does not apply 940 Columbia Avenue Riverside CA 92507 800 448 0976 Fax 909 787 8747 e proficientaudio com 1300 60800 rev1
6. check all connections before turning on your amplifier or receiver OPERATION Once the S10 S8 is connected use the controls described below to make adjustments so that it VOLUME CROSSOVER will blend seamlessly with the other speakers in your system Power Switch See Figure 3 p This switch sets the power mode of the S10 S8 Select On or Off to turn the system on or off Auto 50Hz 100Hz ON Selecting Auto will automatically turn the S10 S8 on when it receives an audio signal from your MAX system and will automatically turn off when it stops receiving the audio signal Figure 3 Crossover Knob See Figure 3 Volume Level Knob Use this control to adjust the upper frequency limit of the S10 S8 The purpose is to control the Crossover Knob overlap the upper frequencies of the S10 S8 and the main speakers lower frequencies Power Switch Volume S10 Level S8 Knob See Figure 3 Use this control to match the output of the S10 S8 to that of the main speakers in the system We recommend that you play a variety of material before selecting a setting Start with the control in the Min position completely counterclockwise and slowly turn it up TROUBLESHOOTING The S10 S8 Powered Subwoofer is designed to function trouble free Most problems occur due to operating errors If you have a problem please check the troubleshooting list first If the problem persists contact your authorized Profi
7. cient dealer or Proficient Customer Service at 800 448 0976 Problem Possible Causes amp Solutions No sound is heard Audio cable to the receiver is not connected properly or the cable is bad Use another cable that you know is good Check all wire connections and plugs A hum or buzzing sound is heard The sound may be caused by a ground loop in the system Try to eliminate this by reversing the AC plugs of other components in the system Try plugging the receiver into another outlet Other causes may include faulty cables The S10 S8 will not turn on The subwoofer must be plugged into a live outlet The power switch on the back panel must be on A signal must be playing into the input jacks 3 SPEAKER SPECIFICATIONS 10 System Configuration Woofer 10 Long Excursion Treated Paper Cone Woofer with Butyl Surround Ports Dual Ports to Eliminate Vent Noise and Distortion Frequency Response 32Hz 200Hz Power Hook Ups Additional Features Detachable Power Cord User Accessible Fuse Cabinet Black Vinyl with Black Double Knit Grille Dimensions H 14 xW 11 x D 16 1 for feet Weight 33 Ibs Warranty Limited 2 Year Vented Powered Subwoofer 120 Watts RMS 160 Watts Peak RCA Line Level and Speaker Level Auto On Anti Clipping Circuitry s8 Vented Powered Subwoofer 8 Long Excursion Treated Paper Cone Woofer with Butyl Surround Dual Ports to Eliminate Vent Noise and Distortion 45
8. r that has a built in preamplifier or any receiver that has speaker level outputs PLACEMENT For optimal performance the S10 S8 should be placed in a corner along the same wall as the front speakers The units are not shielded so do not place them too close to video devices When choosing a place for the S10 S8 please keep the following in mind DO e Place the S10 S8 with its feet resting on a solid flat level surface e Place the S10 S8 in a well vented area to provide proper cooling In areas that lack proper ventilation such as tight cabinets or racks it may be necessary to install small fans to create air movement DON T e Obstruct the driver or ports of the S10 S8 as that will hinder performance e Place the S10 S8 in any position other than horizontal with the feet down Never place on its side or resting on the back where the terminals are located e Place the S10 S8 near heat sources or in an area that it would be exposed to moisture 2 INSTALLATION Voltage Selector See Figure 1 VOLTAGE SELECTOR nsv p 230V For use in the U S the S10 S8 comes preset from the factory at 115V For use in other countries the voltage may be set at 230V Please note that an outlet adapter or alternate power cord may be required 115V 230V 50 60Hz 240Watts Connecting the Line Level Audio Inputs See Figure 2 Figure 1 If your surround sound receiver or amplifier has only one subwoofer output simply plug it in
9. the plug has been damaged or b Objects have fallen onto or liquid has been spilled into the appliance or va c The appliance has been exposed to rain or d The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or e The appliance has been dropped or the cabinet damaged 7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling Salas Hero mmandos by ie manu aura 16 Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond those means described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be 8 Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does sE referred to qualified service personnel not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the appliance should not be sit uated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings 17 Grounding or Polarization The precautions that should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated INTRODUCTION Proficients S10 and S8 Powered Subwoofers provide accurate bass to any audio system and are designed to work in conjunction with your other audio components The S10 S8 can be connected to any surround sound receiver that has a subwoofer output any receive
10. to the Voltage Selector Left Line Input If your receiver or amplifier has a built in preamplifier the left and right pre outputs can be connected to the Left and Right Line Inputs CAUTION Only make connections when the S10 S8 is turned off i i j un Connecting the Speaker Wires See Figure 2 MISA Follow these instructions when using the Speaker Level Outputs of your receiver or amplifier to x connect to the S10 S8 A For best results use speaker wire that is at least 18 gauge For runs longer than 75 feet 14 gauge wire is recommended Wire larger than 14 gauge is not recommended because it may not fit into the connector For best Figure 2 results strip all wire insulation no more than from the end before inserting into the connector Speaker Level Inputs Outputs 1 Strip the speaker wires insulation from the end Line Level Inputs 2 Connect the wires from the speakers to the appropriate location above To Speakers Please observe proper polarity of the connections to and to 3 Connect the amplifier s or receiver s speaker outputs to the appropriate location above From Receiver Please observe proper polarity of the connections to and to CAUTION If the To Speakers and From Receiver connections are reversed a short could result across the amplifier or receiver output terminals which may seriously damage your amplifier or receiver Please double
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