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2. Unpacking the Subwoofer

3. Positioning the Subwoofer

The PV1D is heavy and we strongly suggest that it is 
unpacked close to its final working position by two 
people working together.

The table above illustrates the component parts that 
are packed with the subwoofer. 
1  Important safety and warranty information
2   5m USB to mini-jack cable (to connect a computer 

when using SubApp)

3  Power cord
4  5m cable (for connection to speaker level input)
5  Microfibre cleaning cloth
6  Product registration leaflet

In the unlikely event that anything is missing please in 
the first instance contact the retailer from whom you 
purchased the subwoofer.

Remove the protective film from the front of the display.

Environmental Information

This product complies with international directives, 
including but not limited to:

i.   the 

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electrical and electronic equipment,

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quipment (WEEE). 

Consult your local waste disposal authority for 
guidance on how properly to recycle or dispose  
of this product.

The PV1D may be used freestanding on the floor or be 
installed into custom-built furniture. The positioning of 
a subwoofer is generally less critical than for full-range 
speakers. Furthermore, the PV1D is also more versatile 
than most subwoofers in terms of positioning thanks 
to its on-board equalisation and optimisation system 
that can compensate to some extent for less than 
ideal positioning. Section 5.4 describes use of the 
equalisation system.

Best results, however, will be obtained if the PV1D is 
placed between the left and right speakers or in the 
vicinity of one of them. Placing a subwoofer to the side, 
but still to the front of the listeners is an acceptable 
compromise if domestic considerations dictate, but we 
recommend you avoid placing the subwoofer behind 
the listeners. If two PV1D subwoofers are to be used 
it is best to position one near the left speaker and one 
near the right speaker. The diagram above illustrates 
subwoofer positioning.

For all applications, the PV1D rests on its rubber base, 
which provides a degree of vibration isolation from the 
supporting structure.

  Note: Like all speakers, the proximity of room  
  boundaries affects the sound of a subwoofer. Bass  
  level increases as more surfaces come into close  
  proximity. The more boost gained from the room,  
  the lower the subwoofer’s volume can be set and  
  the less hard the subwoofer has to work.

Using two or more subwoofers in a single installation 
can improve performance by averaging the effects of 
low-frequency room resonances and enabling a higher 
maximum volume level.

Additionally, in the case of two subwoofers used in a 
2-channel audio system, stereo separation may be 
maintained to the lowest frequencies, but only if each 
channel has its own subwoofer located close to the 
appropriate satellite speaker.

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Summary of Contents for PV1D

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Page 2: ...Bowers Wilkins John Bowers el fundador de nuestra compa a crey firmemente que el dise o imaginativo la ingenier a innovadora y la tecnolog a avanzada eran las claves para desbloquear el disfrute del...

Page 3: ...V1D provides input sensitivity options that enable its optimum matching with source electronics and variable gain control to match its volume level with that of the main speakers With all the levels o...

Page 4: ...ile than most subwoofers in terms of positioning thanks to its on board equalisation and optimisation system that can compensate to some extent for less than ideal positioning Section 5 4 describes us...

Page 5: ...simultaneously as the PV1D enables either input to be selected within setup presets Section 5 describes the use of setup presets and the diagram above illustrates the PV1D connection panel 1 Speaker...

Page 6: ...Section 7 for more 6 Mini USB socket From time to time it may be necessary to update the subwoofer s internal software firmware This is done from a computer running the updater program and a USB to m...

Page 7: ...uently toggles between that and the Volume Trim adjustment screen Accesses first the Volume Trim adjustment screen and subsequently toggles between that and the manual Preset selection screen Increase...

Page 8: ...n this context Off refers to the Standby condition To fully disconnect the PV1D from mains power it is necessary to switch off the power outlet socket or withdraw the power plug Select RS 232 if an RS...

Page 9: ...onnected to the LFE output of an audiovisual processor the balance between the PV1D and the other speakers will be adjusted when the processor s speaker level setup procedure is carried out In this ca...

Page 10: ...irst named on the list after None The low pass filter User parameters are Freq uency Slope and Phase Select Freq to set the low pass cut off frequency of the filter to match the high pass 6dB cut off...

Page 11: ...inputs The default is 0dB Low Pass Enables the preset to specify that the PV1D low pass filter is either In or Out of circuit A preset configured for use with home theatre program material via PV1D co...

Page 12: ...The drive unit suspension will also loosen up during the first hours of use The time taken for the speaker to achieve its intended performance will vary depending on previous storage conditions and h...

Page 13: ...he indicator flashes Release the button iii Press and hold the button until the indicator flashes Release the button iv The indicator will switch to white while the PV1D settings are stored and switch...

Page 14: ...gut durchdacht werden damit dieser erstklassige Subwoofer optimal aufspielen kann Wir empfehlen Ihnen daher sich Zeit zu nehmen und diese Bedienungsanleitung gr ndlich zu lesen Ob Musik oder Filme der...

Page 15: ...uksales bwgroup com B W Group North America T 19786642870 E marketing bwgroupusa com B W Group Asia Ltd T 85234729300 E info bwgroup hk SubApp is a trademark of B W Group Ltd THX is a registered trade...

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