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After you have positioned the subwoofer enclosure, 

to connect the Control Module to your audio 

components. 

About your audio components:

You can connect the

Control Module to a 

receiver, an integrated amplifier, a

preamplifier/power amplifier combination or other

audio component with line level or speaker level out-

puts. For brevity, this guide will usually refer only to a

“receiver,” but the instructions will also apply to any

audio component.

You can connect the Control Module to a receiver’s line

level output (one or two RCA jacks) or its speaker level

outputs, but not both. Always disconnect the AC

power to the Control Module and the subwoofer enclo-

sure before making or changing any connections.

Line Level Connections

For most line level connections, you need a signal

cable with an RCA plug at both ends. Connect the

Control Module in the following ways:

Dolby Digital receiver:

Connect a mono signal cable

from the RCA jack output labeled 

SUB OUT

(or possi-

bly labeled LFE or just SUB) on the receiver to the

SUB IN

input on the Control Module.

Dolby Surround receiver

(with or without Pro Logic):

Connect a signal cable from the 

SUB OUT

RCA jack

(also labeled 

LINE OUT

AUDIO OUT

, or just 

SUB

) to

the 

SUB IN

input on the Control Module.

Preamplifier/power amplifier:

Connect a stereo sig-

nal cable with RCA plugs at each end from the 

LEFT

and 

RIGHT

preamp outputs to the 

RIGHT IN

and

LEFT IN

inputs on the Control Module. Connect 

another stereo signal cable from the 

RIGHT HIGH-

PASS OUT

and 

LEFT HIGH-PASS OUT

outputs of 

the Control Module to the 

LEFT

and 

RIGHT

inputs on

your stereo power amplifier (or the 

FRONT LEFT

and 

FRONT RIGHT

inputs of a multi-channel power

amplifier.)

Once your line-level connection is made between the
receiver and Control Module, skip to “Connect the
Subwoofer Enclosure,” page 11. 

CONNECTIONS

RIGHT IN

LEFT IN

CENTER IN

PREAMP LEVEL INPUTS

RIGHT

HIGH PASS

OUT

SUB IN

LEFT
HIGH PASS
OUT

+

+

+

RIGHT

CENTER

LEFT

SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS

1

2

INTERFACE JACKS

ON

AUTO

OFF

12V

AC INPUT

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Made in China

CONTROL MODULE

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

INPUTS

IN

R

L

CD

INPUTS

OUTPUTS

AUX

TAPE

OUT

OUT

IN

IN

IN

IN

TAPE

R

L

IN

R

L

POWER

AMPLIFIER

PREAMP

RIGHT IN

LEFT IN

CENTER IN

PREAMP LEVEL INPUTS

RIGHT

HIGH PASS

OUT

SUB IN

LEFT
HIGH PASS
OUT

+

+

+

RIGHT

CENTER

LEFT

SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS

1

2

INTERFACE JACKS

ON

AUTO

OFF

12V

AC INPUT

Newton, Massachusetts  USA

Made in China

CONTROL MODULE

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

COAX

SUB OUT

DIGITAL INPUTS

MAIN RIGHT

MAIN LEFT

CENTER

REAR RIGHT

REAR RIGHT

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

SIGNAL CABLE

WITH RCA PLUGS

RECEIVER 

OPTICAL

Dolby Digital and Dolby Surround receiver 

Line level connector

Preamplifier/Power amplifier level connectors

This jack is usually labeled "SUB OUT," but it may
say "SUBWOOFER" or "LFE OUTPUT". Check
the receiver owner's manual to identify it.

Summary of Contents for Newton P1000

Page 1: ...P 1 0 0 0 a n d P 5 0 0 S u b w o o f e r s User Manual ...

Page 2: ... INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL AVISIQUE POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS DEMONTER LE COUVERCLE DU HAUT PARLEUR AUCUN ENTRE TIEN DES PIECES INTERIEURES N EST REQUIS TOUT SERVICE D ENTRETIEN NE DOIT ETRE EFFECTUE QUE PAR DU PERSON NEL D ENTRETIEN QUALIFIE READ AND HEED IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING ON BACK OF SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK M...

Page 3: ... deter mine that the subwoofer or control module is in proper operating condition READ INSTRUCTIONS All safety and operating instructions should be read before the subwoofer is operated RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the subwoofer and in the operating instructions should be adhered to FOLLOW INSTRUCTIO...

Page 4: ...shipping damage If there is any do not install or use the system Return the subwoofer to the store or merchant where you made the purchase or call Cambridge SoundWorks at 1 800 FOR HIFI 1 800 367 4434 for assistance 1 3 4 7 70 low pass phase volume equalizer frequency equalizer level 50 0 0 20 6 40 0 100 6 VOLUME UP VOLUME DOWN SUBWOOFER VOLUME 5 2 SPECIFICATIONS P1000 Dimensions 15 1 2 H x 15 1 4...

Page 5: ...d The affect this control has can be subtle It s easiest to adjust when percussion is playing a repetitive pattern 4 volume This control sets the overall output level of the sub woofer Adjust it with the remote control for the best overall blend with your main speakers after you have set the other controls 5 equalizer level and equalizer frequency Your listening room s shape and construction and w...

Page 6: ...power amplifier Use a stereo audio signal cable with two RCA plugs on each end 10 Main Outputs Connect one of these two jacks to the subwoofer enclosure using the supplied Interface Cable Use the other jack only when you to connect a second Newton Series subwoofer enclosure The Remote Control The Remote Control adjusts the motorized volume con trol Because the output level of deep bass in a room c...

Page 7: ...ces will both reduce the maxiumn output of the subwoofer and make the output from deep bass to upper bass less even For most places in a room the orientation of the sub woofer is not critical If you place the subwoofer direct ly in a corner you may find that diagonal placement the grille panels forming a 45 degree angle with both side walls reduces wall shaking We realize many real world factors a...

Page 8: ...ion consists of installing adjust ing and locking the spikes Determine the final posi tion of the subwoofer before installing the carpet spikes since repositioning a subwoofer is very difficult once the spikes are installed 1 Screw one locknut about half way down the shank of each carpet spike 2 Prepare a soft surface on the floor in front of the subwoofer s final position Carefully upend the sub ...

Page 9: ...p outputs to the RIGHT IN and LEFT IN inputs on the Control Module Connect another stereo signal cable from the RIGHT HIGH PASS OUT and LEFT HIGH PASS OUT outputs of the Control Module to the LEFT and RIGHT inputs on your stereo power amplifier or the FRONT LEFT and FRONT RIGHT inputs of a multi channel power amplifier Once your line level connection is made between the receiver and Control Module...

Page 10: ...and have a symbol Finally insert the Speaker Wire Connector plug into the COAX DIGITAL INPUTS OPTICAL OUT SUBWOOFER MAIN RIGHT TO FRONT LEFT RIGHT SPEAKERS TO SUB S SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS MAIN LEFT CENTER REAR RIGHT REAR RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUTS Red Band White Band Connect plug to speaker output RIGHT CENTER LEFT Connect plug to Control Module Cambridge SoundWorks Cambridge Sound Works Cambride 5 8 3 8...

Page 11: ... IN PREAMP LEVEL INPUTS RIGHT HIGH PASS OUT SUB IN LEFT HIGH PASS OUT RIGHT CENTER LEFT SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS 1 2 INTERFACE JACKS ON AUTO OFF 12V AC INPUT Newton Massachusetts USA Made in China CONTROL MODULE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICINGTO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL 00000000 Powered Subwoofer POWER INTERFACE JACKS 120VAC 7 0A Tighten each set screw to hold the wires in place Connect to...

Page 12: ...lable wherever wrist watch and hearing aid batteries are sold Test Your Connections Once all connections have been made test your sound system to verify the subwoofer produces bass output Advance the Bass Level control to the 10 o clock position Turn on your receiver and play a CD or movie you know to have significant bass Listen for subwoofer output as you increase your receiver s volume control ...

Page 13: ...r audio Adjust the output level until you are happy with the overall bass balance 4 Adjust the phase control This control s action will be subtle Make this adjustment from your listening position If the control module is not within easy reach have someone else adjust this control while you listen phase control adjustment Play some program mate rial with constant regular bass like a kick drum beat ...

Page 14: ...this setting for small satellite type main speakers minispeakers or any speaker with a single four inch low frequency driver or smaller Use this setting with these Cambridge SoundWorks main speakers Ensemble III satellites Ensemble IV satellites Use this setting for larger satellite main speakers and the smallest book shelf speakers Use this setting with these Cambridge SoundWorks main speakers Am...

Page 15: ...o hear the effect of the control on deep bass content Repeat the passage at different equalizer level settings Make sure you assess the settings from your normal listening position Leave the con trol at your preferred setting b Play the same passage again and listen to higher and lower settings of the equalizer frequency con trol from your preferred listening posititon For recordings with deep bas...

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