Axiom Audio Epicenter EP350, Quick Setup Manual

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EP350 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Step 1:
LINE IN: the RCA line-level female input, second row, accepts a standard
RCA male plug. Connect a shielded coaxial cable, with male RCA plugs
on each end, from the A/V receiver or A/V preamp processor’s Subwoofer
Output jack to the RCA LINE IN female jack on the EP350.
3.5mm MINI-Jack: this is for any 3Volt to 30Volt power on trigger. It is also
intended for trigger-controlled operation with future Axiom products.
BALANCED XLR LINE IN: if the A/V receiver or A/V preamp-processor
has balanced XLR subwoofer line-out connections, you may connect
a Balanced XLR male connector to the XLR female input. Otherwise,
ignore this connector. Do not use a combination of RCA and XLR input
or output connectors.
HIGH LEVEL INPUT: Use these “speaker-level” or high-level 5-way binding
post connectors only if your receiver or preamp lacks a dedicated line-
level subwoofer output jack. Connect speaker cables from your amplifier’s
left-channel and right-channel speaker output binding posts to the high-
level inputs using banana plugs (single or dual), spade connectors, pins,
or bare cable if you wish (unscrew the top of each binding post and insert
the cable into the hole in the post; tighten the knurled knob against the
cable). Run a second pair of speaker cables from these jacks to your
main left and right front speakers. Do not use these connectors if you
are already using an RCA or XLR line-level connection from the receiver
or preamp to the subwoofer. NOTE: BE SURE TO CONNECT BLACK TO
BLACK AND RED TO RED.
Step 2:
LINE OUT (RCA, Trigger and XLR Balanced):
An RCA line-level (female) output and balanced XLR output (male) are
provided for connection to a second subwoofer. Use a standard shielded
coaxial cable for connection of the RCA Line Out to the second subwoofer.
If you are using balanced XLR connectors, then use the balanced Line
Out for operation of a second EP350.
Step 3:
CROSSOVER: if you are using the Bass Management crossover menu
settings in your A/V receiver or processor, turn this control to “BYPASS”
to eliminate the EP350 internal crossover from the circuit.
If you are using the HIGH LEVEL (Speaker Level) binding-post inputs, set
the crossover switch to 80 Hz for initial setup. If you have floor-standing
speakers (M40, M50, or M60), try a 60 Hz crossover frequency, for the
M80 try 40 Hz. If your main speakers are bookshelf models M3 or M22,
try the 80 Hz setting, for the M2 try 100 Hz. Ultimately you want to
use a crossover frequency that produces the smoothest blend of sound
between the subwoofer and your main speakers.
Step 4:
VOLUME: Set this midway to the 9 o’clock position for initial setup. You
can use this to manually regulate the subwoofer volume at any time and
during your initial setup adjustments with the other speakers in your
stereo or home theater system.
Step 5:
ON/OFF AC POWER/VOLTAGE SETTING: Your subwoofer is supplied
with a pop-out voltage regulator set for use with 100 - 120 volts from the
A/C line. It can be easily removed and turned over to set your EP350 to
220 volts from the A/C line.
Once you have made appropriate connections from the A/V receiver
or preamp/processor to the EP350 and set the voltage regulator to the
proper voltage, find a nearby AC wall outlet and connect the main power
cord to the three-wire socket at the bottom of the control panel. Move the
power switch to the ON setting and the LED POWER indicator should
glow Green. Leave the switch at the ON setting unless you go away for
an extended period. Moving it to OFF will shut down all power to the
subwoofer.
Step 6:
0 & 180 PHASE: This synchronizes the in/out movement of the subwoofer
cone driver with the other speakers in your system. Once you have
chosen the best location for your subwoofer, try flipping the phase switch
between 0 and 180 to see if one or the other setting produces deeper and
smoother bass output in your room. Leave the switch at the setting that
results in the smoothest and deepest bass at several listening locations
in the room. If you hear no difference, leave the switch at the 0 position.
Quite often the phase switch makes no difference, but it’s dependent on
your room and subwoofer location.
Step 7:
GROUND LOOP:
If your subwoofer is producing a 50 or 60 Hz hum; remove the Chassis
Ground Screw. If this does not solve the hum, call 1-866-244-8796 or
consult the full manual at www.axiomaudio.com/epmanual.html
POWER INDICATOR: The LED Power indicator glows Green when
it’s on and Red indicating Standby Mode.
Please Note: The EP350 will shut down if heavily over drivenin into
distortion. To reset, turn power switch OFF then ON.
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