ments) through it. This will
negatively affect the stereo imag-
ing of your main speakers. Back
the FREQUENCY setting off until
you hear only bass from the V-80.
If the FREQUENCY control is set
too low, you simply won’t get
much output from the subwoofer.
Move it back closer to 80Hz.
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8.
After you are satisfied with the
output of your subwoofer, you
can make all your volume settings
through your main stereo sys-
tem’s volume control. The only
time you might want to re-adjust
the subwoofer’s VOLUME is when
you encounter a musical selection
that has abnormally low – or high
– bass.
You can leave the subwoofer turned on
and in STANDBY mode when not in use.
It does not draw much power in this state
and will be ready to add low bass the
moment you begin to play music.
Remember, you don’t have to do anything
except leave the POWER switch in the
AUTO position. The subwoofer will auto-
matically go into STANDBY mode after 15
to 20 minutes, when no music is playing.
However, if you’re not using your stereo
system for a long period of time (such as
when you’re on vacation), turn the
POWER switch to the OFF position FIRST,
before your other components.
A Word About
Power Handling
Usually if distortion is heard when the
speakers are being driven at loud levels,
it is caused by driving (turning up) the
amplifier too loud and not driving the
speakers with more power than they can
handle. Remember, most amplifiers put
out their full rated power well before the
volume control is turned all the way up!
If your speakers distort when you play
them loud, turn down the amplifier or get
a bigger one. B.I.C Speaker Systems are
designed to the highest possible value
and performance standards. Our confi-
dence in their quality is such that B.I.C
America offers customers a transferable
limited warranty as explained on page 8.
Caring for Your
B.I.C Speaker
The subwoofer cabinet is finished with a
very high quality polymer laminate cover-
INITIAL
LISTENING
TEST
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1.
Double-check all connections.
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2.
Make sure that the volume
controls on both the subwoofer
and your receiver/integrated
amp/preamp are turned
all the way down (fully counter-
clockwise). Set the frequency
control to 80 Hz.
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3.
Turn on your stereo system.
THEN turn on the subwoofer.
Confirm that the green POWER
indicator is glowing. If it isn’t,
check the power connections
between the subwoofer and the
wall socket.
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4.
Play a musical selection that you
are familiar with. Pick a song
that has regular low bass beats.
Advance the receiver/integrated
amp/preamp’s volume control
up to a normal listening level. If
you don’t hear sound through
your main speakers, turn off the
system and check connections.
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5.
If sound is indeed coming out of
your main speakers, turn the
subwoofer’s VOLUME control
clockwise until you hear notice-
able additional bass. If you don’t
hear bass by the time you have
advanced the subwoofer’s VOL-
UME control halfway, turn off the
system and check connections.
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6.
Adjust the subwoofer’s VOLUME
control until you are satisfied
with the amount of bass. You
may want to try several different
compact discs while determining
how high to adjust the subwoofer
VOLUME. The amount of bass
varies from disc to disc and
between different types of music.
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7.
Change the FREQUENCY control
to higher and lower settings.
If the FREQUENCY control is set
too high, you’ll start to hear low
midrange (voices and instru-
ing that is both attractive and serves as an
excellent protection for the wood cabinet.
The system can be cleaned with a damp, soft
cloth or you may use a high-quality furniture
polish to maintain the original luster.
Troubleshooting
Before returning your V-80 for service,
you can save time (and often embarrass-
ment) by checking for a few problems that
are most often encountered.
Power light is not lit. No sound.
1.
Is your V-80 plugged in to a live
AC wall socket?
2.
Is the power switch on?
3
. Has the V-80 overheated and shut off
temporarily?
No sound from either set of
speakers.
1.
Are your other components turned on?
2.
Is the receiver or preamp set to the
appropriate input and is that sound source
playing?
3.
Do you have an unconnected tape moni-
tor selected?
4.
Is the V-80 correctly connected to your
receiver, preamplifier or integrated amplifier?
Sound comes from main
speakers but not subwoofer
1.
Is the V-80’s VOLUME control turned
up?
2.
Check the speaker connections for
small strands of wire touching both terminals.
Sound comes from the
subwoofer but not your main
speakers
1.
Check the connections between
the V-80 and your main or satellite speakers.
2.
If you have used the line level hookup
method...
• confirm that the power amplifier is
turned on.
• check the RCA patch cord
• check the speaker wire connections
between the power amplifier and
main or satellite speakers.
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