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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.

Read Instructions – All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the product is
opened.
2.

Retain Instructions – The safety and operating

instructions should be retained for future reference.
3.

Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and

in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4.

Follow Instructions – All operating and use

instructions should be followed.
5.

Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall

outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 
Exception: A product that is meant for uninterrupted
service and that for some specific reason, such as the
possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a
CATV Converter, is not intended to be unplugged by
the user for cleaning or any other purpose, may
exclude the reference to unplugging the product in the
cleaning description otherwise required in 
above 5).
6.

Attachments – Do not use attachments not

recommended by the product manufacturer as they
may cause hazards.
7.

Water and Moisture – Do not use this product

near water – for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or
near a swimming pool; and the like.
8.

Accessories – Do not place this product on an

unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
product may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or
adult, and serious damage
to the product. Use only
with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table
recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with
the product. Any mounting
of the product should follow
the manufacturer's
instructions, and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.
9.

A product and cart combination should be moved

with care. Quick stop, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the product and cart combination
to overturn.
10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet
are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating, and these openings must not be blocked
or covered. The openings should never be blocked by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's
instructions have been adhered to.
11. Power Sources – This product should be
operated only from the type of power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult your product
dealer or local power company. For products intended
to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer
to the operating instructions.
12. Grounding or Polarization – This product may be
equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug
(a plug having one blade wider than the other). This
plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is
a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized plug.
13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords

should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the product.
15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If cable system is
connected to the product, be sure the cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges. 
16. Lightning – For added protection for this product
during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the
wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product due
to lightning and power-line surges.
17. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
18. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of
any kind into this product through openings as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts
that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.
19. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
20. a) When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged.

b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the product.

c) If the product has been exposed to rain or

water.

d) If the product does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the product to its normal operation.

e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in

any way.

21. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or
have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.
22. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the product is
in proper operating condition.
23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be
mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by
the manufacturer.
24. Heat – The product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

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IN CASE OF TROUBLE

Your new subwoofer, once set-up and adjusted, should give you years of listening
enjoyment with your favorite movies and music. However, if you should
experience a problem with your unit, the following chart should help you locate the
trouble:

Problem

1) Subwoofer makes loud noise at turn-on.

2) Subwoofer has no output.

a) Status LED off

b) Red light on

c) Green light on

3) Subwoofer has little output.

4) Subwoofer output is distorted at high

volume.

5) Subwoofer output is distorted at low

volume.

6) Subwoofer makes hum or buzzing

noises.

Diagnosis

A) Muting circuit is defective.

Return unit for repair.

A) Line cord is not plugged in.
B) Line fuse is blown. Unplug line cord

from wall outlet,then check fuse.

C) Internal fuse is blown.  Return unit for

repair.

A) No signal is reaching the unit. Check

connections from receiver or
preamplifier.

B) Power switch is turned off. Place switch

to “auto” or “on” mode.

A) Signal is present, but level control is set

at minimum.

A) Level control is set too low.
B) If using high level inputs, right and left

channels are connected out of phase.
Check wiring.

A) Signal from receiver, amplifier, or

preamplifier is distorted from being over
driven.  Reduce main system volume or
bass tone control. 

B) Volume of subwoofer is too high,

causing amplifier to be over driven.
Reduce setting of input level control.

C) Subwoofer electronics are defective.

Return unit for repair.

A) Signal from receiver, amplifier, or

preamplifier is distorted from defective
electronics.

B) Signal connecting wires to subwoofer

are shorted.  Check 

wiring.

C) Subwoofer electronics are defective.

Return unit for repair.

A) Grounding problem or ground loop

condition.  Check wiring.

B) Isolate problem by removing all

connecting cables and turning up
subwoofer input level control. If noise is
still present, subwoofer electronics are
defective.  Return unit for repair.

Summary of Contents for DCM1010

Page 1: ...DCM1010 DCM1212 DCM1515 Powered Home Subwoofer Owner s Manual FIRST CLASS STAMP HERE 7676 S 46th Street PHOENIX AZ 85040 6400 21A3895...

Page 2: ...ult of breach of any warranty The attached warranty card must be filled out and mailed within 10 days of purchase to validate warranty Retain the top portion for your records Specifications subject to...

Page 3: ...el Line level Line level High level High level Line level Outputs Line level Line level Line level High level Hi pass subsonic filter 18dB 30Hz 18dB 25Hz 18dB 25Hz Polarity switch 0o 180o 0o 180o 0o 1...

Page 4: ...time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 17 Overloading Do not overload wall outle...

Page 5: ...dvance the bass or loudness controls on your main amplifier or receiver B Your subwoofer s auto turn on turn off feature allows set it and forget it operation by keeping the electronics in a standby m...

Page 6: ...ze performance Passive radiators are used for less distortion at the bottom of the frequency range 2 11 SET UP AND ADJUSTMENT After you have selected an initial location for your subwoofer and have co...

Page 7: ...ance the resistance to the flow of current in an alternating current circuit such as with music Line level circuits are typically a high impedance of several thousand ohms while speaker level circuits...

Page 8: ...nputs On Turns the unit on regardless of whether a signal is present or not 3 Subwoofer crossover This rotary control adjusts a variable low pass filter to set the upper frequency at which the output...

Page 9: ...allow this alternate connection method for your subwoofer Consult the owner s manual for your receiver or amplifier to find out which type of connection is used for A and B sets of speakers Make one s...

Page 10: ...e more standing waves in the room and may result in a more uneven response Locating your subwoofer along a wall will usually mean less acoustic output but a somewhat smoother response A middle of the...

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