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Professional Audio
Subwoofers

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Page 1: ...Professional Audio Subwoofers User manual ...

Page 2: ...ting a single subwoofer Multiple subwoofer connections Connecting loudspeakers Operation Switching on the subwoofer Adjusting the volume Gain Selecting the subwoofer filter frequency low pass Setting the phase Phase Setting the satellite cut off frequency high pass Troubleshooting Maintenance Cleaning the subwoofer Changing the fuse Warranty Exceptions Technical Specifications 2 Professional Audio...

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Page 4: ... literature accompanying the product Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in damage to equipment CAUTION Indicates in combination with a safety sign a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury or damage to equipment WARNING Indicates in combination with a safety sign a potentially hazardous situati...

Page 5: ...urer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid...

Page 6: ...nd connections on the back panel are also described here Operation In this chapter you will learn how to operate the subwoofer and how to position it properly for optimum performance Optimising settings Troubleshooting Detailed explanations on how to optimise settings to achieve maximum sound quality 6 Professional Audio Subwoofers User manual ...

Page 7: ...fted away from the subwoofer itself 3 Remove the protective material that now is on top Open the bag and remove it from around the base of the subwoofer Again carefully tilt the subwoofer on its side and again to turn it onto its feet Note that the top part of the protective material will now come off easily so ensure that the subwoofer doesn t drop or slide away in the process Check that the cont...

Page 8: ... Slave LFE Slave 50 60Hz 3 15A FUSE T3 15A L 250V OFF ON 60Hz Flat 80Hz 5 1 8 9 11 10 3 2 7 6 4 1 POWER ON Main Mains power switch to switch the subwoofer manually on and off The LED indicates the operational mode red the subwoofer switched on and in mute Standby mode green the subwoofer is active 2 AC IN Mains power input 8 Professional Audio Subwoofers User manual ...

Page 9: ...er frequency at 60Hz 80 filter frequency at 80Hz 9 SAT SUB input Input for full bandwidth signal The signal will be processed according to the high pass filter setting and routed to the SAT output 10 LFE LFE LFE Slave input for LFE signal Slave output to second slave subwoofer if present 11 Mode Subwoofer operation mode LFE or Slave LFE select for normal or master use Slave select for slave use Te...

Page 10: ...ave output for a second subwoofer to be connected The low pass control has no impact on this input SAT SUB This input allows the connection of a full bandwidth signal The signal is reproduced by the subwoofer routed to the SAT output terminals Low frequencies are filtered according to the high pass setting routed to the Slave output for a second subwoofer to be connected High frequencies are filte...

Page 11: ...0Hz 1 2 2 Connecting as LFE channel 1 Connect to subwoofer LFE Slave input Connecting as subwoofer for satellites 2 Connect the full bandwidth signal to the SAT SUB input The subwoofer reproduces the sum of right and left signals Set the Mode switch to LFE Notes Both connection types can be used simultaneously The signals will be combined in the 9S and routed accordingly This Before you start 11 ...

Page 12: ... acoustic conditions When using two or more subwoofers the first one designated Master controls the following subs designated Slave via a subwoofer cable To connect multiple subwoofers 1 Connect the first subwoofer as described previously 2 Set the Mode switch of first subwoofer to LFE 3 From the Slave output of the first subwoofer connect a XLR cable to the LFE Slave input of the following subwoo...

Page 13: ...an be used in LFE or SLAVE mode depending on the management system capabilities Avoid double LFE filtering if possible To connect loudspeakers 1 Connect the subwoofer see Connecting a single subwoofer 2 From the subwoofer SAT output connect a XLR cable to the inputs of the power amplifier you use for your speakers Note The signals connected to the inputs are provided at the Slave output for connec...

Page 14: ...a power mode with the Power switch on the rear panel Power modes On the subwoofer is switched on permanently Auto when a music signal is detected the internal amplifier is activated automatically The status LED on the back of the subwoofer will indicate green As long as a music signal is present on the subwoofer input it will remain switched on After 15 to 20 minutes of not sensing any input music...

Page 15: ...ound levels can cause hearing damage Do not listen to high sound levels for extended periods of time The correct volume setting is an important aspect of achieving a well balanced speaker combination To adjust the gain Adjust the Gain control until the appropriate setting is reached Note You cannot adjust the volume when the subwoofer is in slave mode In this case the volume is controlled by the s...

Page 16: ...he correct setting of this filter frequency is important for a well balanced combination of subwoofer and speakers To select the filter frequency Set the Low pass control to the desired frequency between 50 and 150Hz Note The Low pass only works on SAT SUB input The subwoofer filter frequency may already be set by the source component bass management Refer to the operating manual of the source com...

Page 17: ...80 LEFT RIGHT SUB I O To Slave LFE Slave PHASE 0 180 With the phase settings you can adjust the phase relationship between the subwoofer and main speakers If either subwoofer or main speaker are slightly out of phase in relation to the other it can result in decreased bass output in the frequency response area where they overlap each other Operation 17 ...

Page 18: ... and satellite speakers is incorrect in the critical overlap area thus reducing acoustic output in the listening room in that region To find the correct phase setting 1 Play a bass rich track which also covers the overlap area 2 Toggle the Phase switch between 0 and 180 Choose the setting with which you experience the most consistent bass Note The phase cannot be set if the subwoofer is in slave m...

Page 19: ...he frequency response will result in lower sound quality In addition small speakers and low powered amplifiers are particularly stressed by low frequency signals which again has a negative effect on the sound quality It is useful therefore to limit the bass range of the connected speakers called satellites in this case through a high pass filter The 9S provides two high pass filter settings to ach...

Page 20: ...g dialogues Solution The subwoofer will switch on automatically as soon as low frequent music signals are detected Switch subwoofer off and on again by means of the main POWER switch Problem The subwoofer will not switch on at all Cause Mains cable has become disconnected LED is not lit Mains switch on the back is switched to OFF LED is not lit Solution Make sure to switch off the system before ma...

Page 21: ...er volume level is at zero Subwoofer volume level is at zero Solution Make sure to switch off the system before making any changes Check if all signal cables are connected properly Check the source bass management settings Gradually increase the source subwoofer volume level Gradually increase the subwoofer Gain control level Troubleshooting 21 ...

Page 22: ...he woofer diaphragms may be removed with a fine furniture brush Changing the fuse WARNING Risk of fire due to wrong fuse type Inserting the wrong fuse type can lead to overheating and risk of fire For continued protection against risk of fire replace fuses only with the those of the same type and rating The fuse is located on the rear of the subwoofer below the mains power input It can be changed ...

Page 23: ...f replacement equipment or costs due to third party s or customer s loss of profit or any other indirect cost or losses however incurred Dynaudio reserves the right to make changes or improvements in design or manufacturing without assuming any obligation to change or improve products previously manufactured and or sold The product warranty is only valid in the country where the product was purcha...

Page 24: ...ntrols are bypassed in slave mode Frequency response 3 dB 22 Hz 175 Hz Max SPL 106 dB Auto ON OFF Yes Box principle Sealed High pass filter Flat 60 80 Hz Low pass filter 50 Hz 150 Hz Phase adjustment 0 180 degrees Woofer 24 cm MSP Amplifier power 300 W AC power input 100 120 V 200 240 V 50 60 Hz Standby power consumption 0 5 W Maximum power consumption 350 W Weight 10 5 kg 23 1 lb Dimensions W x H...

Page 25: ...ofers Designed and engineered by Dynaudio Labs in Denmark Dynaudio A S 8660 Skanderborg Denmark dynaudio com 2022 Dynaudio A S All text and image copyrights reserved Subject to change without notice Technical Specifications 25 ...

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