Dynaudio Sub 3 Owner'S Manual Download

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This is

Sub 3

6 Introduction

Important safety instructions

About this manual

12 Unpacking
14

Controls and connections

16 Operation

Connecting the subwoofer

Connecting a single subwoofer

Multiple subwoofer connections

20 Connecting

loudspeakers

Switching the subwoofer on/off

Adjusting the volume (GAIN)

Selecting the subwoofer cut-off frequency

(SUB

Lowpass)

Setting the phase (Phase)

Setting the satellite cut-off frequency

(Highpass)

Positioning the subwoofer

Impact of room-modes

28 Positioning

possibilities

Using multiple subwoofers

30 General

tips

32 Volume

(GAIN)

32 Cut-off

frequencies

34 Control

possibilities

35 General

tips

36 Specific

tips

38 Troubleshooting
40

Care and maintenance

42 Warranty
43 Technical

specifications

Summary of Contents for Sub 3

Page 1: ...Sub 3 Owner s manual ...

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Page 3: ...Hello Welcome to Dynaudio Sub 3 High end low end true Dynaudio performance ...

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Page 5: ...ofer on off 22 Adjusting the volume GAIN 23 Selecting the subwoofer cut off frequency SUB Lowpass 24 Setting the phase Phase 25 Setting the satellite cut off frequency Highpass 26 Positioning the subwoofer 27 Impact of room modes 28 Positioning possibilities 29 Using multiple subwoofers 30 General tips 32 Volume GAIN 32 Cut off frequencies 34 Control possibilities 35 General tips 36 Specific tips ...

Page 6: ...6 Introduction ...

Page 7: ...es who can realize such concepts That s thanks to Dynaudio Labs our in house development and production facility It s so advanced in fact that we ve been given TS16949 certification Each loudspeaker is constructed and rigorously tested by our master craftsmen to these incredibly demanding standards If you want to get the best possible performance from them that s why you bought Dynaudio in the fir...

Page 8: ...not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord f...

Page 9: ...have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids such as vases should not be placed on this apparatus 16 To completely disconnect this equipment from the mains disconnect the p...

Page 10: ...10 About this manual ...

Page 11: ... connecting the subwoofer The controls and connections on the rear 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 explanations can be found how to optimize the settings in order to achieve the maximum sound quality You will find t...

Page 12: ...ackaging on its side and tilt again to turn it upside down Ensure that no part of the top cover is obstructing the opening at the top 4 The outer packaging can now be lifted away from the subwoofer itself Remove the protective material that now is on top Through the bag you can now see the underside of the subwoofer 5 Open the bag and remove such from around the base of the subwoofer 6 Again caref...

Page 13: ...ed Owners manual Grille The subwoofer can be operated without the grille However it is recommended that the grille is mounted during normal use to help prevent accidental damage or dirt settling on the cone of the loudspeaker With subwoofers the influence of the grille on the sound is virtually negligible To remove the grille Gently pull the grille at all corners To fit the grille Line up the stud...

Page 14: ...processor receiver This signal will be processed according to the SAT Highpass setting and provided at the SAT Output connection for satellite speakers to be connected SAT Output Output for satellite speakers to be connected This signal is processed according to the SAT Highpass setting 9 SUB I O To Slave LFE Slave IN input for LFE signal from processor receiver Note that the signal must be a true...

Page 15: ...SAT Highpass SAT SUB Input SAT Output LFE Slave IN OUT Min Max 50Hz 150Hz 0 180 LEFT RIGHT SUB I O To Slave LFE Slave FUSE T3 15A L 250V OFF ON 60Hz Flat 80Hz 100 120V 220 240V 50 60Hz 3 15A 15 Controls and connections 5 1 7 8 10 9 3 2 6 4 ...

Page 16: ... SUB Lowpass control has no impact on this input SAT SUB Input This input allows the connection of the full bandwidth signal from the processor receiver preamplifier out The signal is reproduced by the subwoofer routed to the SAT Output terminals Low frequencies are cut off according to the SAT Highpass setting routed to the SUB I O LFE To Slave output for a second subwoofer to be connected High f...

Page 17: ...and set up steps have been properly completed Note All Sub 3 inputs and outputs are low level terminals Thus neither a power amplifier output must be connected to the subwoofer nor passive loudspeakers can be driven by the subwoofer directly Operation SAT Highpass SUB Lowpass Gain LFE Slave SUB I O LFE Slave In Mode Phase SAT SUB Input SAT SUB Output SUB I O to slave Subwoofer NOTICE ...

Page 18: ...tput often marked as subwoofer out Sub out or LFE connect a mono RCA to RCA cable to the subwoofer input SUB I O LFE Slave IN Please pay attention to the settings of your processor receiver Set the MODE switch to LFE Note You also can use both connection types Both signals will be combined in the Sub 3 and routed accordingly This allows the Sub 3 to reproduce both the LFE channel information as we...

Page 19: ...ble To connect multiple subwoofers 1 Connect the first subwoofer with the processor receiver as described before 2 Set MODE switch of first subwoofer to LFE 3 From the OUT To Slave output of the first subwoofer connect a mono RCA to RCA cable to the SUB I O LFE Slave IN input of the following subwoofer This now becomes the slave 4 Set the MODE switch of the second subwoofer to Slave Further subwoo...

Page 20: ...xplanations in the chapter Connecting the subwoofer on page 10 To connect speakers 1 Connect the subwoofer with the processor receiver as explained in Connecting a single subwoofer on page 18 2 From the Subwoofer SAT Output connect a RCA cable to the Main In of the power amplifier you use for your speakers ON AUTO GAIN PHASE POWER SUB Lowpass SAT Highpass SAT SUB Input SAT Output LFE Slave IN OUT ...

Page 21: ...ifier is constantly on AUTO The Auto Power mode is enabled FUSE T3 15A L 250V OFF ON 100 120V 220 240V 50 60Hz 3 15A ON AUTO GAIN PHASE POWER Min Max 0 180 Auto Power mode When a music signal is detected the internal amplifier is activated automatically The status LED on the rear of the subwoofer will light up green As long as a signal is available on the subwoofer s input it will remain switched ...

Page 22: ...hieving a well balanced speaker combination Please also refer to Specific tips on page 28 for further information or ask your local Dynaudio dealer for assistance Adjust the GAIN control until correct setting is reached Note You can not adjust the volume when subwoofer is in slave mode In this case the volume is controlled by the setting of the master subwoofer ON AUTO GAIN PHASE POWER Min Max 0 1...

Page 23: ... Note In most audio video systems the subwoofer cut off frequency is already set in the bass management of your processor receiver Please refer to the operating manual of your processor receiver for further information If possible switch off any settings If your processor receiver does not allow to switch off the bass management set it to the desired frequency and set SUB Lowpass to its maximum va...

Page 24: ...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 overlap area 2 Toggle th...

Page 25: ...cted speakers called satellites in this case by a highpass filter The Dynaudio Sub 3 provides three settings to achieve this Flat no limitation 60Hz frequencies below 60Hz are cut off 80Hz frequencies below 80Hz are cut off To set the cut off frequency Switch SAT Highpass control to needed position Note In most audio video systems the satellite cut off frequency is already set in the bass manageme...

Page 26: ...ation of subwoofers has been achieved when one isn t aware that a subwoofer is present at all in the system yet performance involves fast deep and solid bass without sounding stressed even at loud levels Choose adequate music material When experimenting to find the optimal location use a couple of music tracks with repetitive bass across a large spectrum The tracks should be sufficiently different...

Page 27: ...ped rooms With a single subwoofer the better position for the subwoofer relative to the listening position will be the one where bass is perceived to be neither too much nor too lean at any given frequency Avoid placing the subwoofer at 1 4 1 2 or 3 4 of either the length or width of the room as at these locations the room modes are likely to be strongest the dashed lines in the figure Positioning...

Page 28: ...e box shaped From the listening position check if the bass is even across the entire bass spectrum If not move the subwoofer out of the corner Try moving it along either wall Next to wall away from corner This position still provides considerable boost but less than the corner placement as above Room modes can also still be considerable but less so than with corner placement From the listening pos...

Page 29: ...overall bass response in the room It is worth experimenting with different locations around the room for the additional subwoofers even using the rear of the room As adding subwoofers will not increase the effect of room modes even adding a subwoofer without much care or thought to positioning is likely to help even out room modes Positioning the subwoofer 29 ...

Page 30: ...30 General tips ...

Page 31: ...rent from each other and each should cover a wide bass range Musical instruments such as a double bass bass guitar church organ etc covering a wide spectrum in the bass region and above are very suitable as these depend on accurately balanced subwoofers and main speakers Verify changes Although in general it is best to make adjustments in the sequence outlined below note that changing one setting ...

Page 32: ... general a large floor standing speaker still has significant output in the deeper bass range whereas a very small speaker will not be able to reproduce deep bass at all In the first case a bump in the overlapping area will cause a louder or even bloated sound while in the second case an acoustic hole will be experienced The following figures visualize the possible results please note that all cur...

Page 33: ... reproduce low frequencies accordingly In this acoustic hole you will miss some signal information and experience a thin bass sound Subwoofer too high main speakers too low In the other case you will experience unnatural and bloated bass sound if the overlapping area is too large The combined frequency response shows a bump as the sound pressure levels in this area are increased General tips Combi...

Page 34: ...als Consequently signals at the SUB I O LFE Slave In are not limited in their frequency response SUB Lowpass SAT Highpass 50Hz 150Hz 60Hz Flat 80Hz SUB Lowpass The upper cut off frequency of the subwoofer which can be continuously adjusted between 50 and 150Hz Above the selected cut off frequency the sound pressure level decreases rapidly SAT Highpass The lower cut off frequency of the main speake...

Page 35: ...at the SAT Output amplifiers and speakers connected to this output are freed from reproducing the heavy bass load which negatively impacts the sound quality This will improve the overall sound of your audio system Play a music track that has a significant amount of bass over a large bass region An instrument such as a double bass or bass guitar is very suitable Listen carefully to the bass line pl...

Page 36: ...ny restrictions The table on the next page offers some setting tips for different speaker and amplifier combinations This should only be taken as rough guidelines as the best setup can just be found by experimenting Many processors receivers provide extensive bass management capabilities to set the cut off frequencies for both subwoofer and speakers If using the bass management of the processor re...

Page 37: ...ss too weak Increase volume GAIN Increase SUB Lowpass step wise Medium sized speaker weaker amplifier 60Hz 60Hz bass too bloated Decrease volume GAIN SAT Highpass 60Hz 80Hz bass too weak Increase volume GAIN Increase SUB Lowpass step wise Small speaker powerful amplifier 80Hz 60Hz bass too bloated Decrease volume GAIN SAT Highpass 80Hz bass too weak Increase volume GAIN Increase SUB Lowpass step w...

Page 38: ... dealer check this list first Check this first Check if all signal cables are connected properly Check settings in bass management menu of the connected processor receiver Carefully and gradually increase the subwoofer volume level on the processor receiver Carefully and gradually increase the subwoofer volume level on the subwoofer GAIN control Troubleshooting the y The ems ng t first ment or e t...

Page 39: ... inputs LED lights red Make sure to switch the system off first before making any changes Check if all signal cables are connected properly Check if the subwoofer output on the source is engaged Subwoofer is switched on but no sound from the subwoofer No signal is present on either of the subwoofer s inputs In the processor or receiver s bass management set up subwoofer has been disabled Subwoofer...

Page 40: ...ective WEEE 2002 96 EC This product must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste but must be collected separately and disposed according to your national regulations Components of the highest quality are used in your Sub 3 This assures years of trouble free operation Following precautions should still be made though d EE of ust ed ns ...

Page 41: ...ng solutions Changing the fuse WARNING Risk of Fire 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 removing the amplifier module To change the fuse 1 Switch off the mains power switch and unplug the power cable 2 Pull out the fuse holder 3 Replace fuse wi...

Page 42: ... must be accompanied by a copy of the original purchase invoice and warranties are only valid in the country or market of original origin and distribution Should warranty service be required it must be arranged for in the country of purchase by an authorized Dynaudio dealer For additional information about the Dynaudio warranty conditions please visit the Dynaudio website www dynaudio com ginal an...

Page 43: ...o A S 8660 Skanderborg Denmark dynaudio com Sub 3 Owner s Manual Item no 4552201E All text and image copyrights reserved Subject to change without notice Sub 3 Designed and engineered by Dynaudio Labs in Denmark ...

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Page 45: ...the way up to this level regardless of its size or configuration Where there s no subwoofer output on the amplifier common in a stereo system setup the Sub 3 s dual RCA inputs and outputs let you pass a signal through the Sub 3 itself You can also fine tune the crossover point flat 60Hz or 80Hz using the Sub 3 s high pass filter to ensure the best performance possible What makes the Sub 3 so speci...

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