Cerwin-Vega XLS-12S Speaker User Manual
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1. charge for labor or materials WHAT S NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY This Limited Warranty does not apply to defective equipment that has been altered or repaired by other than factory approved procedures has been subjected to negligence misuse or accident has been damaged by improper line voltage had its serial number or any part of it altered defaced or removed has been used for other than home entertainment purposes or has been used in a way that is contrary to Cerwin Vega s written instructions Except as provided by statute this Limited Warranty does not cover losses consequential or otherwise resulting from the improper use of or inability to operate any Cerwin Vega product How LONG DOES THE WARRANTY EXTEND Cerwin Vega s Limited Warranty extends for a period of 5 years for all system speaker components two 2 years for all associated electronics components including amplifier and controller devices and one 1 year for speaker stands and wall mount brackets from the date of purchase as shown on the original Bill of Sale The warranty period will be extended if the warranty repairs have not been performed due to delays caused by Cerwin Vega or a representative of Cerwin Vegal or if the warranty repairs did not remedy the defect and the original purchaser notifies Cerwin Vega or the original dealer or an Authorized Cerwin Vega Service Center of the failure of the repairs within 30 days after they were com2. to speaker connections to the left and right main speakers 5 VOLUME CONTROL Controls volume level of subwoofer Use to balance the output of the subwoofer with the main speaker output 6 CROSSOVER FREQUENCY The crossover control allows you to adjust the upper limit of the subwoofer s frequency response from 50 to 150 Hz The subwoofer s response will begin rolling off above the set frequency Note Crossover control does not function when LFE input is used 2 3 CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS CONT High Definition Subwoofer OFF POWER 7 PHASE This switch allows you to compensate for having the subwoofer in a different location than the main speakers This control allows the signal to be delayed 180 degrees so the output of the subwoofer will blend in with the main speakers Slide the PHASE switch to 180 At the listening position listen to the mid bass output If it sounds weak set PHASE back to 0 8 POWER LED Power indicator lamp Glows green in ON mode if audio signal is present Glows red in both OFF mode and ON mode if receiving AC power and if audio signal is not present after approximately 30 minutes 9 POWER Two position power switch In the ON mode the subwoofer s amplifier is automatically activated if an audio signal is present and will automatically become inactive when there is no audio signal prese
3. C OR cess aA acdc a ee fu du Get 2 3 Control Descriptions srnersenvrevvenvnvnevavvenvvvnvenenenannenevenvenssenenarnnnenesvesenenansenennsvensnesessnvenesesvenesenanenenasvensvesensenenesvenenesennssenensvensnesen 2 4 Placement 3 Connecting your Subwoofer 3 1 Line Level Connections 3 2 Speaker Level Connections Troubleshooting unsenernennnennennenn en dis Specification Siae aaaea Oa a Ae aeta aaraa Naaa adea aaiae aaa aaa Aaa me 1 INTRODUCTION This manual covers operation information for the Cerwin Vega s XLS 12S amp XLS 15S Subwoofers Illustrations of control locations and hook up wiring may differ in physical appearance and location than those shown on the actual product you own However the operation information is still the same 2 SUBWOOFER INSTALLATION 2 1 PRIOR TO INSTALLATION Carefully unpack your subwoofer and save the box and all of the packing material At some point you may need to transport ship or move your subwoofer Before continuing with the installation please make sure the subwoofer is unplugged and the power switch is turned OFF Warning Severe damage may result from improperly selected voltage Refer fo qualified service personnel to select voltage 2 2 INSTALLATION Please read the following to determine which installation procedure is best for your audio video system For additional hook up connections you may want to refer to your A V rece
4. GGERWIN VEGA XLS 12S amp XLS 15S SUBWOOFERS User Manual CERWIN VEGA S LIMITED WARRANTY WELCOME TO THE FAMILY First off you have great taste in loudspeakers At Cerwin Vegal deep bass and great highs are a way of life Nice to know there are a few people out there who share our passion for music You ll be glad to know that this company has been in business since 1953 And we consider you to be the newest member of the family We hope your speakers give you years of enjoyment Of course in the event of a problem make sure you familiarize yourself with this warranty We like to think that while you re sitting in front of your speakers we re standing behind them And now a few choice words from our lawyer Hey every family has one WHO S COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY Cerwin Vega s Limited Warranty on residential speakers extends only to the original purchaser as evidenced by the original Bill of Sale and only to the residential speakers purchased from authorized Cerwin Vega dealers Ten words of advice Retain the original bill of sale in a safe place WHAT S COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY Cerwin Vega warrants that all new residential speakers shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal and proper use Cerwin Vega agrees to repair or replace at our option all such defective parts at no
5. al packing materials WHAT ARE OTHER REMEDIES UNDER THE LAW The exercise of any of the provisions under the Limited Warranty does not affect the protections or remedies of the original purchaser under other laws If you have additional questions about service write or call the Customer Service Department This Limited Warranty applies to all residential speakers and supersedes all previous warranty statements Cerwin Vega reserves the right to make changes in product design and specifications at any time EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN AND BY APPLICABLE LAW CERWIN VEGA MAKES NO ADDITIONAL REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO THE EQUIPMENT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE DESIGN CONDITION OR WORKMANSHIP OF THE EQUIPMENT OR THE QUALITY OF THE MATERIAL INCLUDED THEREIN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONSTITUTES THE SOLE AND ENTIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CERWIN VEGA AND THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER IMPORTANT SYMBOLS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS EXPLANATION OF GRAPHIC SYMBOLS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the users to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product Th
6. e lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is to alert the user to the presence of insulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to humans CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRONIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE AUCUN ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L USAGER CONFIER L ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALFIE AVIS POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D INCENDIE OU D ELECTROCUTION N EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE A LA PLUIE OU A LHUMIDITE iii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS an a e Ne 10 11 12 13 14 Read and keep these instructions Heed all warnings and follow instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other grounding type has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit your outlet consult a electrician for replacement of the obsolet
7. e outlet Protect the power cord from being pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with a cart stand bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when a apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture The apparatus shall be connected to a main socket outlet with a protective connection a Mains plug is used as the disconnect device It shall remain readily operable and should not be obstructed during intended use b The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed near on the apparatus CONTENTS a Introduction aana A AN aa aaa NE RENE ES Ea A Re ee 2 Subwoofer Installation 2 1 Prior to Installation 2 2 WAS CANN A
8. eplace speaker wires Turn down volume control to lower overall range Connect wires only when system power is Off Check receiver or preamplifier manual for help in eliminating a ground loop Lower subwoofer volume and allow amplifier to cool down sound should resume automatically Speaker Type 12 Ported Design Subwoofer 15 Ported Design Subwoofer 3 dB 43 Hz to 300 Hz LFE in 44 Hz to 180 Hz left or right in Frequency Response Frequency Range 10 dB 1 28 Hz 150 Hz 10 dB 38 Hz to 350 Hz LFE in 39 Hz to 225 Hz left or right in 3 dB 40 Hz to 300 Hz LFE in 41 Hz to 190 Hz left or right in 10 dB 34 5 Hz to 430 Hz LFE in 35 5 Hz to 225 Hz left or right in 10 dB 1 25 Hz 150 Hz Amplifier Power 250 W RMS 250 W RMS Dimensions 18 2 x 13 8 x 20 5 24 1 x 17 x 22 9 HxWxD 460 mm x 350 mm x 520 mm 610 mm x 430 mm x 580 mm Net Weight 48 Ibs 21 7 kg 68 Ibs 30 8 kg LF Driver 12 Paper cone foam half roll cast 15 Paper cone foam half roll cast frame woofers frame woofers Input Connectors L amp R LFE RCA and speaker L amp R LFE RCA and speaker level barrier strips level barrier strips TCERWIN VEGA 772 S Military Trail Deerfield Beach FL 33442 www cerwin vega com LITH00011 8 14 2009
9. iver processor preamplifier or amplifier s manual Note Read carefully the Important Symbols and Safety Instructions page before starting the installation 2 3 CONTROL DESGRIPTIONS The following controls are located on the XLS subwoofer s rear panel Figure 1 page 2 Attention The Cerwin Vega s XLS Subwoofers have LFE Line Level and SPEAKER LEVEL input connections Please choose one option only for hook up Do not hook up more than one option 1 LFE INPUT Mono low frequency effects connection Use this input if receiver preamp processor has a dedicated LFE or subwoofer OUT Refer to the owner s manual provided by your receiver preamp processor manufacturer Set receiver s crossover to 150 Hz 2 LINE LEVEL INPUT Stereo low level input to subwoofer Connect to LINE OUT MAIN OUT or PREAMP OUT of your receiver preamp processor using a dual RCA patchcord not supplied Refer to the owner s manual provided by your receiver preamp processor manufacturer Set receiver s crossover to 150 Hz 3 SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT Stereo high level inputs to subwoofer Use these terminals when line level connections are not available from AN receiver preamp processor Connect to SPEAKER outputs on receiver using high quality speaker wire 16 gauge or heavier Set the front left and right speaker settings to large or full range 4 SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT Audio loop of stereo high level SPEAKER LEVEL inputs Use to loop continue signal
10. nt after approximately 30 minutes In the OFF mode power is shut off to the amplifier 10 VOLTAGE SELECTION XLS products have 120 V and 240 V capabilities and are shipped with voltage specific fuses 110 V 120 V T6 3AL 220 V 240 V T3 15ALAC Warning Severe damage may result from improperly selected voltage Refer fo qualified service personnel to select voltage 11 POWER CORD RECEPTACLE Connect the IEC cord to this receptacle supplied with the subwoofer If the IEC cord does not fit in your AC outlet please purchase another AC cord from your audio dealer or electrical supply store 12 REPLACEABLE FUSE Protects system from overload Refer to qualified service personnel to change the fuse 24 PLACEMENT Your XLS Series Powered Subwoofer produces low frequencies which are omnidirectional As a result placement requirements for your subwoofer are flexible and subject to your listening room s acoustic characteristics To determine the best position for your subwoofer start by positioning it along the same wall or plane as your main speakers Experiment with various locations until you find the location that sounds best to you Note Typically your powered subwoofer will sound best when placed between the front main satellites Caution Do not place heavy objects of any type such as televisions on top of any Cerwin Vega speaker unless otherwise recommended by Cerwin Vega XLS Series speakers are for residential a
11. pleted i How DO YOU GET WARRANTY SERVICE In order to obtain warranty service contact your original dealer or distributor or an Authorized Cerwin Vega Service Center If for some reason you have trouble locating a service representative contact Cerwin Vega s Customer Service Department for assistance Cerwin Vega Customer Service Dept 772 S Military Trail Deerfield Beach FL 33442 In some cases the Customer Service Department can solve a service problem without any return of equipment thereby avoiding transit delays For more information visit http www cerwin vega com service_support php WHAT IF THE PRODUCT MUST BE RETURNED If the Customer Service Department determines that the equipment must be returned to Cerwin Vega for service a Return Authorization will be issued by mail and the defective merchandise may be shipped directly to the above address freight prepaid along with a copy of both the Return Authorization and the original Bill of Sale The product will be replaced or repaired at our option and returned to the original purchaser Only the return postage will be paid by Cerwin Vega Cerwin Vega will not be responsible for damage occurring in shipment from the original purchaser or due to improper packing materials Remember to pack all equipment carefully and in the original carton if possible Additional charges may be added if new packing materials are required for return shipment Save your origin
12. pplications only Refer to the owner s manual provided by your main speaker manufacturer to determine your main speaker s low end frequency response 3 CONNECTING YOUR SUBWOOFER 3 1 LINE LEVEL CONNECTIONS Connect the LFE Output of an A V receiver to the LFE Input 1 of the XLS subwoofer or connect the left and right line level outputs of an AV receiver to the left and right Line Level Inputs 2 of the XLS subwoofer Figure 2 See your A V receiver s bass management instructions for proper integration into your system LINE LEVEL CONNECTIONS SUBWOOFER CONNECTION PANEL FROM LINE LEVEL OUT if no LFE available LINE LEVEL CONNECTIONS FROM LFE OUT may be required check your receiver s Owner s Manual LINE LEVEL LFE IN Figure 2 3 2 SPEAKER LEVEL CONNECTIONS Connect the left and right speaker level outputs of an A V receiver to the Left and Right Speaker Level Inputs 3 of the XLS subwoofer Then connect the Left and Right Speaker Level Outputs 4 of the XLS subwoofer to the left and right speakers on your system Remember to maintain left to left right to right to and to connections Figure 3 FROM SPEAKER LEVEL OUT SUBWOOFER CONNECTION PANEL SPEAKER LEVEL CONNECTIONS LEFT MAIN SPEAKER RIGHT SPEAKER LEFT Figure 3 RIGHT MAIN SPEAKER Note The signal coming from Speaker Level Inputs 3 through the Speaker Level Outpu
13. ts 4 is high pass filtered at 100 Hz This removes the bass below 100 Hz from your left and right speakers The subwoofer is used to reproduce the frequencies below 100 Hz The passive high pass filter used in the speaker level output is dependent on your speaker impedance for the actual crossover frequency Because of this we recommend that you start with a crossover frequency 6 setting of 100 Hz and then adjust Volume 5 and Phase 7 If there is too little midbass turn the crossover frequency up 6 If there is too much midbass turn the crossover frequency down 6 Experimentation and listening are the keys to proper subwoofer integration 4 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS Bass sounds distorted Distortion with volume control near minimum Distortion on music peaks or sound effects Buzz hum or crackle when connecting wires Buzz or hum when system is On No sound after listening at high levels 5 SPECIFICATIONS CAUSES Amplifier is at maximum output Receiver tone controls are set too high Defective receiver or preamplifier or shorted speaker wires Dynamic soundtrack e g explosions Connecting wires with power on causes transient signal spikes Grounding problem or ground loop Amplifier s thermal protection has been temporarily activated SOLUTIONS Lower volume or receiver level control Set bass flat use tone controls sparingly Repair defective receiver preamplifier or r
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