Audica CS-SERIES, User Manual And Technical Specifications

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Subwoofer Connection and Setup
The diagram below explains the most effective way to connect your subwoofer. The diagram uses the CS-SUB8 as an
example. Although the layout of the CS-SUB8 is slightly different to the CS-SUB10, all the connections are the same and
have the same function.
80
60
50
150
0
10
5
CROSSOVER (Hz) VOLUME
HIGH LEVEL INPUT
FROM RECEIVER
L R
PHASE
0°
180°
POWER
AV1
LINE LEVEL INPUT
AV2
LINK, OUT
AV
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
signal from your amplifier it will change to
green. After a period of no signal from your
amplifier the light switches back to red until a
further signal is received. The
is AUDICA's preferred AV connection
to the amplifier. Using the cable provided,
connect this to the Sub woofer output on your
AV amplifier or DVD player.
is used to link two subwoofers in a daisy chain
rather than doubling up your connections on
the amplifier. The
changes the pitch at which the subwoofer
starts to work. It is recommended that the
crossover point is set to the 'AV' setting on the
dial when used with the CS System. If you are
using the subwoofer with a non-Audica system
then you can change the crossover point to suit
your system. The
Increases or decreases the volume of your
subwoofer in relation to the other speakers in
the system. Start with the volume on 0 on the
dial then turn it up slowly until you can hear it.
The subwoofer should be able to be heard as
part of the overall sound and not over power
the rest of the system. There is no rule for
setting the volume on your subwoofer so
experiment with different music and films to set
it to your tastes.
can be
used as the main input for a subwoofer when
used as part of a stereo setup or if your
amplifier does not have a dedicated subwoofer
output. You can connect it by taking a signal
from one of the front speakers by doubling up
the cables from the output terminal on the
AV1 Line Level
Input (3)
AV2 Link Out (4)
Crossover control (5)
Volume Control (6)
High Level Inputs (7) If there is no difference in sound between the
two switch positions then the sub is placed in a
flat spot. If this is the case then move the sub
woofer to change the distance between it and
the front speakers. The
will shine red when the power is
switched on. When the subwoofer receives a
Power Indicator
LED(2)
The changes the phase of
the sub woofer so that it works in phase with
the rest of the speakers in the system. Place
the subwoofer more than 1 meter away from
the front speakers and switch the phase
between 0° and 180°. When the subwoofer
sounds louder and fuller then it is in phase.
Phase Switch (1)