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Owner’s Manual

512D, SW8-APR & SW-12

© 2001 Aperion Audio, all rights reserved.

Revision 5004

Summary of Contents for 512D

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual 512D SW8 APR SW 12 2001 Aperion Audio all rights reserved Revision 5004...

Page 2: ...6 5 1 Channel Home Theater Layout 7 Connections 8 12 Making The Connection 8 Stereo Connection Diagram Low Level Sub Output 9 Stereo Connection Diagram Speaker Level Sub Output 10 5 1 Home Theater Co...

Page 3: ...ate sound The speaker cabinets feature a dual composition design with a solid wood exterior and like fine furniture they will maintain their beauty indefinitely if properly maintained It isn t hard to...

Page 4: ...ver your favorite concerto or banjo riff at the same stunning level as a movie sound track The challenge is getting a small speaker to reproduce the expansive sound stage of music accurately cleanly a...

Page 5: ...bwoofer connection materials RCA terminated interconnect cable or additional speaker wire if making a speaker level connection to your subwoofer Note Low level RCA connection is the preferred connecti...

Page 6: ...mber The lower the AWG number the thicker the wire i e A 12 gauge wire is larger than a 14 gauge wire Subwoofer Connection Materials Depending on your equipment or set up preference you ll need one of...

Page 7: ...liminate the number of surfaces that can interfere with the sound before it reaches the listener Follow these simple guidelines for the best results Place your speakers on stands 28 30 off the floor S...

Page 8: ...r speakers but don t be afraid to experiment Often a small difference in placement can yield a big improvement in sound Be aware that many bare surfaces in a room can add harshness to the sound or mud...

Page 9: ...ing them to place sound effects at many different places we believe that correctly placed direct radiating surrounds produce the most accurate surround sound field If possible the surround speakers sh...

Page 10: ...Left Right Center Subwoofer Surround Surround Satellite Speaker Placement For Home Theater 45 5 1 Channel Home Theater Layout 7...

Page 11: ...r the pin connector through the holes in the threaded shaft With your thumb tighten the connectors back down clockwise to secure the wires Be sure no stray strands of wire from one post can touch the...

Page 12: ...for specific hook up information The powered subwoofer is connected to the receiver s subwoofer output jack by a shielded audio signal cable with RCA plugs at each end NOTE Your subwoofer is supplied...

Page 13: ...Some older stereo receivers or preamplifiers are not equipped with sub out or pre out jacks or you may want bypass the hi lo filters on your AVR receiver thereby activating the sub s crossover which w...

Page 14: ...lease refer to the diagram on this page for complete speaker wiring instructions If your receiver does have a sub out connection you will need an RCA terminated interconnect cable to connect the recei...

Page 15: ...eft Surround Right Surround Left Front Right Front Center Speaker Level Sub Output If you do not have a sub out connection or wish to connect your subwoofer using speaker level inputs you will need ad...

Page 16: ...e power light will be illuminated The SW 12 also has switchable voltage control Please be sure the appropriate voltage has been selected for your area US 115V European 230V The illustration to the rig...

Page 17: ...ch reverses the subwoofer s polarity The illustration to the right shows a recommended starting point for settings You will want to adjust these based on personal preference and room dynamics Recommen...

Page 18: ...s to use an audio video calibration DVD or CD We recommend the Avia DVD you can purchase this at amazon com or go to ovationsw com If you don t have the disc or would rather do it the old fashioned wa...

Page 19: ...seems heavy in the mid range and low mids try pulling the speakers away from the wall more The closer they are to the wall the more resonant the low frequencies become Conversely if the sound is too b...

Page 20: ...is not depressed or in the on position Why don t I get any bass Check to make sure that the powered subwoofer is plugged in to a working power outlet The power indicator lamp should light up Check to...

Page 21: ...See your receiver or preamplifier owner s manual for complete instructions Why am I getting ONLY center channel output from TV broadcast or videotape The station is broadcasting in Mono not Stereo If...

Page 22: ...tts Speaker enclosure type Vented Self Powered Subwoofer Sensitivity efficiency 1 watt 1 meter 92 dB Variable crossover range 40 160hz Variable phase adjustment 0 to 180 Degrees Variable volume contro...

Page 23: ...ms based on any misrepresentation by the seller or performance variations resulting from installation related circumstances such as signal quality AC power or incompatibilities with other system compo...

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