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This document contains general safety, installation, 

and operating instructions for the LM1000 ampli

fi

er. 

It is important to read this user’s manual before at-

tempting to use this product. Pay particular attention 

to the safety instructions. 

Safety First 

4  LU-12/LU-15 Manual 

Earthquake Sound Corporation. | (800) 576-7944 | www.earthquakesound.com 

Safety Instructions 

Symbols Explained: 

NOTE: 

Appears on the component to indi-

cate the presence of uninsulated, 

dangerous voltage inside the enclo-

sure - that may be su

cient to con-

stitute a risk of shock. 

Calls attention to a procedure, prac-

tice, condition or the like that, if not 

correctly performed of adhered to, 

could result in injury or death. 

Calls attention to a procedure, prac-

tice, condition or the like that, if not 

correctly performed or adhered to, 

could result in damage to or destruc-

tion of part or all of the product. 

Calls attention to information that is 

essential to highlight. 

Important Safety Instructions: 

System Installation Considerations 

There are several factors to consider before in-

stalling Earthquake Sound’s Supernova Lumi-

nous 1000 Ampli

fi

er. 

What are the intended listening zones? 

From where in each zone will the listener prefer 

to control the system? Where will the subwoofer 

be located? 

Where will the source equipment be located? 

1) Read these instructions in their en-

tirety. 

2) Store this manual and packaging 

in a safe place. 

3) Read all warnings. 
4) Follow instructions (do not take short-

cuts). 

5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 
6) Clean only with a dry cloth. 

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. 

Install in accordance with the manu-

facturer’sinstructions. 

8) Do not install near any heat sources 

such as radiators, heat registers, 

stoves, or other apparatuses that

produceheat. 

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the po-

larized or grounding-type plug. A polarized 

plug has two blades with one wider than the 

other. The grounding-type plug has two 

blades and a third grounding prong. The 

wide blade or the third prong is provided for 

your safety. If the provided plug does not 

fi

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, con-

venience receptacles, and the point where 

they exit from the apparatus. 

11) Only use attachments and accessories 

speci

fi

ed by the manufacturer. 

12) Use only a compatible rack or cart for the 

fi

nal resting position. 

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning 

storms or when unused for a long period 

of time. 

14) Refer all servicing to quali

fi

ed service per-

sonnel. Servicing is required when the ap-

paratus has been damaged in a way such 

as: power-supply cord or plug is damaged, 

liquid has been spilled or objects have 

fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus 

has been exposed to rain or moisture, 

does not operate normally, or has been 

dropped. 

15) To reduce the risk of 

fi

re or electric shock, 

do not expose this apparatus to rain or 

moisture. 

Summary of Contents for SuperNova Luminous LU-12

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual LU 12 LU 15 There might be better subwoofers on the planet but I haven t heard them ...

Page 2: ...ding 85dB can be dangerous with constant exposure Set your audio system to a comfortable loudness level Earthquake Sound Corp does not assume liability for damages resulting from the direct use of Earthquake Sound audio product s and urges users to play volume at moderate levels About Earthquake Sound Safety Instructions Unpacking Tips Introduction What Makes a Supernova Luminous LM1000 Amplifier ...

Page 3: ... reproduce each and every single note perfectly bringing your home theater ex perience to life With true dedication and full attention to details Earthquake Sound engineers continuously develop new and better products to meet cus tomers needs and go beyond their expectations From mobile audio to prosound and home audio Earthquake Sound has been selected as the winner of many prestigious awards bas...

Page 4: ...ging in a safe place 3 Read all warnings 4 Follow instructions do not take short cuts 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with a dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manu facturer sinstructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatuses that produceheat 9 Do not defeat the safety pu...

Page 5: ...to the cone and suspension When carrying your LU 12 LU 15 make sure that the speakers grilles are away from your chest eliminating the chance of pushing against the face of the speaker Do not drop the LU 12 LU 15 or subject it to sud den shocks This will damage the external finish and weaken the enclosure creating air leaks Avoid exposing the LU 12 LU 15 to moisture Wa ter will damage the wood str...

Page 6: ...amount of air in either direction Coupled with the active driver the SLAPS enables the woofer to move more than 4 peak to peak and adds an excess of 5 dB at 15Hz more than twice as load at that frequency The active driver in the Supernova Luminous is specifically designed for accurate reproduction of bass and sub bass frequen cies With a massive moving structure these drivers operate with extremel...

Page 7: ...gest keeping the Super nova s VOLUME knob between the 10 and 2 o clock position and controlling its volume level through the output controls of your surround sound processor 5 LOW PASS FILTER The 24dB octave variable low pass filter from 50 150Hz is designed to control the subwoofer s cutoff frequency The recommended general setting is at the 2 o clock position 6 PHASE SHIFT SWITCH This 0 180 switc...

Page 8: ...ion It will be better to have a stereo subwoofer to help in the lower bass notes and their placement Suppose you have only one 1 subwoofer in the room and it is placed on the right side of the room If a bass guitar player was standing on the left side of the stage and played an EE note 42Hz then the sub will also respond to that from the right side of the room and completely destroy the stage You ...

Page 9: ... OUT only use 1 per subwoofer We strongly recommend that you use the best available RCA con nectors and cables High quality cables are normally triple shielded and the connectors are gold plated with forceful grasping Balanced XLR Balanced XLR cables can be used on this am plifier when Refer to the XLR pinout diagram below if using XLR connectors on the Super nova Luminous amplifier hot in phase c...

Page 10: ...ing the amplifier to deliver maximum output with minimal distortion NOTE Some audio processors come equipped with high level voltage on the RCA subwoofer outputs In such case you might experience some clipping even when the Subwoofer s volume is set under the 10 o clock posi tion One solution is to feed the audio signal to the Su pernova Luminous using only 1 one RCA input instead 7 With the cross...

Page 11: ...U 12 LU 15 POWER HANDLING 600 WRMS 600 WRMS 1200 PEAK 1200 PEAK INPUT IMPEDANCE 18 kOhm 18 kOhm FREQUENCY RESPONSE 18Hz 145Hz 17Hz 120Hz ENCLOSURE TYPE Sealed with Passive Radiator Sealed with Passive Radiator AVAILABLE FINISHES BLACK PIANO BLACK PIANO Supernova MKV Subwoofer Dimensions Specifications ...

Page 12: ...doesnotcoverproductsthathavebeenmodifiedorabused includingbutnotlimitedtothefollowing Damages to speaker cabinet and cabinet finish due to misuse abuse or improper use of cleaning materials methods Bent speaker frame broken speaker connectors hole s in speaker cone hole s in surround dust cap and burnt speaker voicecoil Fadingand ordeteriorationofspeakercomponents finishduetoimproperexposuretoelem...

Page 13: ...LM1000 Manual 13 Specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 14: ...14 LU 12 LU 15 Manual Earthquake Sound Corporation 800 576 7944 www earthquakesound com Notes ...

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