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POWERED HOME SUBWOOFER

OWNER’S MANUAL

Table of Contents

Introduction ........................................................................2

Unpacking/pre-installation instructions ..............................3

Glossary .............................................................................3

Explanation of features and controls .................................4

Placement or positioning ...................................................6

Wiring and connections .....................................................7

Set-up and adjustment .....................................................11

Operation .........................................................................12

Care and cleaning............................................................12

In case of trouble .............................................................13

Specifications ...................................................................14

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OPERATION

After you have connected your subwoofer, adjusted it for proper operation with the
rest of your system, and experimented to find the best location for it, it’s time to sit
back and enjoy it.  As you do, here are some hints for getting the most out of your
subwoofer.

A)

The subwoofer’s level control is designed to adjust the balance between your

subwoofer and main stereo speakers and should not be used as a substitute for
the bass or loudness controls on your amplifier or receiver.  If more bass is
desired, advance 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 mode until a signal is detected,
which turns the amplifier on instantly.  When there is no signal present after a few
minutes, the electronics will again shut down to the standby mode.  We do
suggest that you turn the subwoofer off by its power switch if it is to be unused for
an extended period of time. For additional protection against damage from
lightning, we recommend unplugging the line cord.

C)

The tone controls on your preamplifier, receiver, or amplifier should be used

with caution and care.  Excessive boost in certain frequency ranges can cause
heavy demands on amplifier and loudspeaker components resulting in
overheating, distortion, mechanical overload, and premature failure.

CARE AND CLEANING

Your subwoofer is finished in a durable vinyl and may be wiped clean with a damp
cloth as needed when the power switch is turned off.

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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