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 Introduction

Owner’s manual 

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About this manual

This manual is divided in three main chapters, in which you 
can find all the information needed to operate the BM14S II 
successfully:

 – 

Before operation:

  Learn  all  about  unpacking  and  con-

necting the subwoofer. The controls and connections on 
the back panel are also described here.

 – 

Operation:

 In this chapter you will learn how to operate 

the subwoofer in general and how to position it properly for 
optimum performance.

 – 

Optimizing settings/Troubleshooting:

 Here detailed ex-

planations can be found on how to optimize the settings in 
order to achieve the maximum sound quality.

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Page 3: ... the manufacturer 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 un used 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 ...

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Page 5: ...g the subwoofer The controls and connections on the back panel are also described here Operation In this chapter you will learn how to operate the subwoofer in general and how to position it properly for optimum performance Optimizing settings Troubleshooting Here detailed ex planations can be found on how to optimize the settings in order to achieve the maximum sound quality Dynaudio Professional...

Page 6: ...affle holes Gently push the grille in at all corners Note Be careful when mounting the grille not to touch the cone of the loudspeaker itself 1 2 3 1 Unpack the subwoofer on a clean even and soft area floor carpeting is very suitable 2 The packaging should be opened from the top 1 Re move all accessories that come packed with the subwoof er such as AC power cord and grille Do not remove the top pa...

Page 7: ... Input for full bandwidth signal This signal will be processed according to the Highpass setting and provided at the SAT SUB output 11 LFE LFE Slave input for LFE signal Slave output to next subwoofer if installed Terminal pinout sockets 9 10 and 11 1 0 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 11 1 AC IN Mains power input 2 POWER ON Main Main power switch to switch the subwoofer manually on and off LED shows...

Page 8: ...tions Improper connections may damage the device Set the mains power switch to OFF before connecting the BM14S Only switch the subwoofer on mains power switch to ON after all connections and set up steps have been properly completed Highpass Lowpass Gain LFE Slave Mode Phase SAT SUB SAT SUB Slave CAUTION Damage due to improper connections Improper connections may damage the device Set the mains po...

Page 9: ...r to LFE Slave input Connecting as subwoofer for satellites 2 Connect full bandwidth signal to SAT SUB input Sub reproduces sum of right and left signal Set the Mode switch to LFE Notes You can also use both connection types The signals will be combined in the BM14S II and routed accordingly This allows the BM14S II to reproduce both the LFE channel information as well as the bass range of the con...

Page 10: ...ower modes On the subwoofer is switched on permanen Auto When a music signal is detected the inter automatically The status LED on the back As long as a music signal is available on t switched on After 15 to 20 minutes of not sensing any in switch itself to Standby mode automatically subwoofer will light up red Note The signals connected to the inputs are connecting another subwoofer See pag multi...

Page 11: ...h on the rear panel The status LED on the rear of the subwoof er will light up red 3 Select 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 ampli fier is activated automatically The status LED on the back of the subwoofer will light up green As long as a music signal is available on the s...

Page 12: ...tance construct figure on the left shows a case are incorrect in the critical ove the listening room in that area To find the correct pha 1 Play a bass rich track whic 2 Toggle the Phase switch b Choose the setting for whi Setting the satellite Depending on the bass capab subwoofer and speakers can o the frequency response and th system is not matched proper amplifiers will particularly be a a neg...

Page 13: ...te speakers is very dependent on relative distance construction and working principles of the main speakers The figure on the left shows a case whereby phase of the subwoofer and main speakers are incorrect in the critical overlap area thus significantly reducing acoustic output in the listening room in that area To find the correct phase setting 1 Play a bass rich track which also covers the over...

Page 14: ...onnected LED does not lit Mains switch on the back is switched to OFF LED does not lit Make sure to switch the system off first before making any changes Reconnect mains cable Switch mains back on Check if all signal cables are connected properly The subwoofer will not switch on automatically No signal is present on either of the subwoofer s inputs LED lights red Make sure to switch the system off...

Page 15: ... of their shape may have an impact on sound quality Changing the fuse WARNING Risk of fire due to wrong fuse type Inserting the wrong fuse type can lead to overheating and in flammation of the subwoofer For continued protection against risk of fire replace only with same type fuse and rating The fuse is placed on the rear of the subwoofer below the mains power input It can be changed without remov...

Page 16: ...ipment 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 improve ments in design or manufacturing without assuming any ob ligation to change or improve products previously manufac tured and or sold The product warranty is only valid in the country where the product was purchased Exceptions...

Page 17: ...ase and volume controls are bypassed in slave mode Phase adjustment 0 180 Highpass Flat 60 Hz 80 Hz Lowpass 50 Hz to 150 Hz Power modes On Auto Amplifier power 300 W 4 Ohm Power consumption Standby 0 5 W Power consumption max 325 W Woofer Cone 300 mm 12 long throw one piece molded MSP Magnesium Silicate Polymer cone Woofer Coil 100 mm 4 pure aluminum voice coil Dimensions external Depth x Width x ...

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