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Dynaudio A/S, 8660 Skanderborg, Denmark

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Owners Manual Sub 600

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Page 1: ...Owners Manual Sub 600 ...

Page 2: ...he subwoofer on off 15 Adjusting the volume GAIN 16 Selecting the subwoofer cut off frequency SUB Lowpass 17 Setting the phase PHASE 18 Setting the satellite cut off frequency SAT Highpass 19 Positioning the subwoofer 20 OPTIMIZING SETTINGS TROUBLESHOOTING General tips 24 Volume GAIN 25 Cut off frequencies 25 Troubleshooting 30 TECHNICAL INFORMATION WARRANTY Care and Maintenance 32 Warranty 34 Tec...

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Page 4: ...of very few companies who can realize such loudspeaker concepts through it s own in house development and production facilities These facilities are so advanced and the quality control is so strict that Dynaudio is TS16949 certified Each loudspeaker is constructed by Dynaudio s master craftsmen in Denmark to these high standards of quality To realize the highest sound quality from the loudspeakers...

Page 5: ...g does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer o...

Page 6: ...his apparatus 16 To completely disconnect this equipment from the mains disconnect the power supply cord plug from the receptacle The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable WARNING Risk of Electric Shock Do Not Open To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the rear panel and do not expose the apparatus to rain or moisture No user serviceable parts inside Refer ...

Page 7: ...the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons NOTICE Indicates in combination with a safety sign a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in damage to equipment CAUTION Indicates in combination with a safety sign a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided c...

Page 8: ... 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 this chapter titles on top of each page for your quick navigation Note Additional information is provided which is important to fully understand the Sub 600 and how to operate it The arrow will identify steps to be...

Page 9: ...op 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 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 c...

Page 10: ...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 studs with the corresponding front baffle 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 ...

Page 11: ...ut off frequency at 60 Hz 80 cut off frequency at 80 Hz SUB Lowpass Subwoofer lowpass frequency continuously variable from 50 to 150 Hz SAT SUB Input SAT Output SAT SUB Input Input for full bandwidth signal from 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 fo...

Page 12: ... subwoofers Note that the SUB Lowpass control does not have an effect when the LFE Mode is selected Slave setting for second and all following subwoofers Note that the SUB Lowpass PHASE and GAIN controls do not have an effect when the Slave Mode is selected ON OFF Main power switch to switch the subwoofer manually on and off LED shows operation mode red subwoofer switched on and in mute mode green...

Page 13: ...reamplifier output In the operating manual the expression processor receiver will be used for all these sources NOTICE Damage of device due to improper connection Set the mains power switch to OFF before connecting the Sub 600 Only switch the subwoofer on mains power switch to ON after all connections and set up steps have been properly completed ...

Page 14: ...gnal 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 frequencies are cut off according to the SUB Lowpass setting See figure left for correlations between input output and se...

Page 15: ...as subwoofer out Sub out or LFE connect a mono RCA to RCA cable to the subwoofer input SUB I O LFE Slave IN This signal should not be already processed by the processor receiver 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 600 and routed accordingly This allows the Sub...

Page 16: ... the slave 4 Set the MODE switch of the second subwoofer to Slave Further subwoofers can be connected in the same way Set the MODE switch of all following subwoofers to Slave respectively Note In order to avoid interference and noise we recommend you use quality well shielded cables When using multiple subwoofers in a Master Slave setup it is recommended that the subwoofers are all the same model ...

Page 17: ...rther explanations 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 12 2 From the Subwoofer SAT Output connect a RCA cable to the Main In of the power amplifier you use for your speakers Note Stereos do not have a LFE channel In this case just connect the front outputs of...

Page 18: ...tly on AUTO The Auto Power mode is enabled 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 on After 15 to 20 minutes of not sensing any input signal the subwoofer will switch itself to mute mode automatic...

Page 19: ...nformation 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 CAUTION High Sound Levels To avoid auditory defects do not listen to high sound levels over a longer period of time ON AUTO GAIN POWER PHAS...

Page 20: ...quency between 50 and 150 Hz 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 S...

Page 21: ...rinciples 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 the PHASE switch between 0 and 180 Choose the setting for w...

Page 22: ... to limit the bass range of the connected speakers called satellites in this case by a highpass filter The Dynaudio Sub 600 provides three settings to achieve this Flat no limitation 60 Hz frequencies below 60 Hz are cut off 80 Hz frequencies below 80 Hz 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 fr...

Page 23: ...inst the guidelines Contradictory as it may seem good integration 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 ...

Page 24: ...e 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 Note Always position subwoofers at least 1 mtr 3 ft away from a CRT television as the magnetic field emanating from the subw...

Page 25: ...rly if the room is square or shoe 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 ...

Page 26: ...des and thus create a more coherent 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 ...

Page 27: ...ctrum The tracks should be sufficiently different 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 o...

Page 28: ...ers operate on the same settings refer to chapter Multiple subwoofer connections on page 13 Different acoustic loadings can be found within a listening room Thus balancing out modes may require different power levels Cut off frequencies Matching the frequency responses of subwoofer and speakers has an important impact on the overall sound quality when integrating a subwoofer into a audio video sys...

Page 29: ... if the main speakers are not able to 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 ...

Page 30: ... not limited in their frequency response General tips SUB Lowpass 80 Hz The cut off frequency should be selected as low as possible Then the subwoofer works without being recognized as a single signal source Very often a cut off frequency of 80 Hz has been experienced as an ideal value Reduce weak amplifiers and small speakers from bass load By limiting the reproduction of low frequency at the SAT...

Page 31: ...eakers Selecting the correct frequency depends to a large extend on the main speakers Sometimes main speakers are specifically intended to work with a subwoofer In such cases the main speakers can get damaged by a full range amplifier signal If in doubt check the instruction manual for the main speakers for any restrictions Speaker amplifier Recommended first setting If you experience this problem...

Page 32: ...er 80 Hz 60 Hz bass too bloated Decrease volume GAIN SAT Highpass 80 Hz bass too weak Increase volume GAIN Increase SUB Lowpass step wise Small speaker weaker amplifier 80 Hz 80 Hz bass too bloated Decrease volume GAIN Decrease SUB Lowpass step wise bass too weak Increase volume GAIN Increase SUB Lowpass step wise Very small speaker Mini satellites 100 Hz 80 Hz bass too bloated Decrease volume GAI...

Page 33: ... solve problems you may encounter Before consulting your Dynaudio 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 ...

Page 34: ...ther of the subwoofer s 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 ...

Page 35: ...b 600 This assures years of trouble free operation Following precautions should still be made though Cleaning the cabinet To clean the cabinet Use a moistened cloth or a mild detergent Do not use aggressive cleaning solutions NOTICE Damage of drive units Touching the drive units may damage them Do not touch the drive units by hand when cleaning the cabinet ...

Page 36: ... rating 4 Push fuse holder back firmly until it is locked in its position Recycling used products This product is subjected to the European Union Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive 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 WARNING Risk of Fire For continued p...

Page 37: ...y the warranty All warranty claims 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...

Page 38: ... 50 250 Hz 150 Hz Input RCA Input impedance 10 kOhm Phase adjustment 0 180 Satellite highpass output crossover frequencies Flat 60 Hz 80 Hz Crossover slope 2nd order butterworth Subwoofer lowpass crossover frequencies 50 Hz to 150 Hz Amplifier power 300 W 4 Ohm Power consumption standby max 0 5 W 325 W Dimensions external W x H x D incl feet and grille 350 x 420 x 370 mm 13 78 x 16 54 x 14 57 Weig...

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Page 42: ...ynaudio International GmbH Ohepark 2 21224 Rosengarten Germany Phone 49 4108 41 80 0 www dynaudio com Dynaudio International GmbH Sub 600 Owners Manual 0611 Item No 4552168 All text and image copyrights reserved Subject to change without notice All there is ...

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