SUBWOOFER CONNECTION
(all models)
SAFETY PRECAUTION: Before proceeding with this
section be sure to read and follow all safety precaution
and instruction notices at the beginning of this manual.
Turn all components OFF before connecting
the subwoofer.
We recommend the use of high-quality cables and connectors when hooking
up your subwoofer
(see Dealer for more information)
.
a) Line-Level Input From Sub/LFE Output (Fig. 3) – For use with a
receiver or processor that has a Sub-Out/ LFE-Out jack.
Using an RCA-to-RCA interconnect cable
(not included)
connect the
subwoofer as shown. If your subwoofer has two low-level input jacks
use the right (LFE) input.
b) Line-Level Input
From Pre-Out/Front-Out Without High-Pass
Output from Sub (Fig. 4) – For use with a processor/preamp and
amplifier, or receiver with Pre-Out/Front-Out and Main-In jacks.
Using RCA-to-RCA interconnect cables and ‘Y’ splitters
(not included)
connect the subwoofer as shown.
CONNECTION OPTIONS — Wired Subwoofer
CONNECTION OPTIONS — Wireless Subwoofer
a) Line-Level Input
From Sub/LFE Output (Fig. 5) – For use with a
receiver or processor that has a Sub-Out/LFE-Out jack.
Using an RCA-to-RCA interconnect cable
(not included)
connect the
transmitter as shown.
b) Line-Level Input
From Pre-Out/Front-Out Without High-Pass
Output from Sub (Fig. 6) – For use with a processor/preamp and
amplifier, or receiver with Pre-Out/Front-Out and Main-In jacks.
Using RCA-to-RCA interconnect cables and ‘Y’ splitters
(not included)
connect transmitter as shown.
FINE TUNING
Once you have the rest of your speakers positioned in the room and have
set speaker distances and calibrated speaker levels with your Processor
or A/V Receiver, it’s time for a little fine tuning of the subwoofer(s).
Subwoofer Controls
When setting the subwoofer controls use music and video soundtracks
that you know well. They should contain selections with extended bass
that is continuous and repetitive. When you are adjusting your subwoofer,
remember: Bass should not be overbearing—the subwoofer should not
draw attention to itself—but sound shouldn’t be ‘thin’ or difficult to hear.
Certain subwoofer placement may result in bass frequency cancellations—
this occurs when your front speakers and subwoofer are ‘out-of-phase’, in
other words, they work against each other through the crossover region.
This will result in bass being reduced. If bass sounds weak or dislocated
adjust the phase according to the instructions that apply to your subwoofer
in the setup procedures that follow.
Before connecting your wired subwoofer, please read this section
to determine which setup option best suits your needs.
(See Dealer
if you require additional information.)
Before connecting your wireless transmitter to receiver or preamp/
processor, ensure you have “paired” subwoofer and transmitter,
(refer back to previous section).
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