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AIRMOTIV RS13 R

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 Care and Maintenance

 Periodic Maintenance

Your Airmotiv RS13 Reference Subwoofer requires no periodic maintenance or calibration.

 Cleaning the Cabinet and Baffle

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The cabinet of your Reference Subwoofer should normally be cleaned with a rag dampened 

with plain water. 

DO NOT

 spray water directly onto or into the speaker and 

DO NOT

 use 

abrasive or chemical cleaners. Gently dry the surface with a clean soft rag after cleaning.

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If necessary, use a mild detergent, wipe the surface with a rag dampened with plain water 

afterwards to rinse it, and then gently dry the surface with a clean soft rag.

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If something nasty does get on the sides or top of your Reference Subwoofer, use a rag 

dampened with a weak solution of dish detergent or other mild cleaning liquid, followed by a 

rag dampened with plain water, and then dry with a clean rag. 

 Cleaning the Grill Cloth

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If necessary, the grill cloth may be carefully vacuumed to remove dust or hair. 

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Animal hair may be removed by using a “tape” type lint remover or soft brush. Avoid using 

brushes with stiff bristles that may pull or damage the grill cloth.

Note: DO NOT use any sort of liquid or wet cloth on the woofer cone, grill, or control panel.

 Replacing The Main AC Line Fuse

The main AC power fuse on the Airmotiv RS13 Reference Subwoofer is accessed from the rear 

panel. In the unlikely even that you need to replace the fuse, here’s how:

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Turn off your RS13.

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Disconnect the IEC power cable from its receptacle on the rear panel. 

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The fuse is located in a small drawer which is part of the IEC power cable receptacle. 

(Refer to the picture on Page 9.)

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Once the cable is removed, reach across the cable receptacle opening with a small knife or 

screwdriver, and pry gently outwards on the small plate with the fuse symbol on it. The fuse 

holder will slide out like a drawer, allowing you to access and replace the fuse.

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Replace the fuse with a new one of the same size and rating.

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Carefully replace the fuse holder, making sure to orient it in the correct direction, and snap it 

firmly back into place.

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Replace the IEC power cable.

Note: If the fuse in your Reference Subwoofer blows repeatedly without apparent reason, then 

you might have an electrical fault in your sub, and you should call Emotiva Technical Support 

for assistance.

Summary of Contents for Airmotiv RS13

Page 1: ...Airmotiv RS13 Reference Subwoofer...

Page 2: ...PERSONNEL Do not install the RS13 near or above any heat sources such as radiators heating vents or other apparatus that produce heat Do not block any ventilation openings or heat sinks Avoid installi...

Page 3: ...owing occur 1 The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged 2 Objects or liquid have fallen or spilled into the unit 3 The unit has been exposed to rain 4 The unit exhibits a marked change in per...

Page 4: ...nce will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user...

Page 5: ...es 5 Unpacking 6 Quick Start 7 Airmotiv RS13 Reference Subwoofer 8 Airmotiv RS13 Rear Panel Connections Controls 10 Airmotiv RS13 Control Panel top 12 Subwoofer Placement and Configuration 14 Care and...

Page 6: ...Page 2 AIRMOTIV RS13 Reference Subwoofer...

Page 7: ...ent linearity superb transient response and very low distortion The front baffle on the massive critically braced HDF cabinet is a full 50mm thick and the cabinet is finished on all sides with either...

Page 8: ...that you read through the entire manual we kept things as short and direct as possible Even if you re an expert user you will probably find some interesting information and useful suggestions If you r...

Page 9: ...ts on the RS13 are implemented by a powerful dual core 48 bit DSP audio processor for optimum precision and flexibility Controls include continually variable adjustments for Phase Level and Crossover...

Page 10: ...ence Subwoofer from the packing carton and remove all wrappings and shipping material It is important to save the box and all packing materials in case your RS13 ever needs to be moved or shipped back...

Page 11: ...your Reference Sub Your Airmotiv RS13 Reference Subwoofer will automatically detect your local line voltage and configure itself accordingly Connect your RS13 Reference Sub to the LFE or subwoofer out...

Page 12: ...PL at 20 Hz at 2 meters 113 dB SPL at 40 Hz at 2 meters Driver Complement Long excursion ultra high performance 13 forward firing powered driver featuring Long fiber treated paper cone with oversized...

Page 13: ...totally transparent limiter which makes it virtually impossible to overload the RS13 or make it sound bad User selectable Bass profiles Deep profile allows for response flat from 16 Hz to 240 Hz 3 dB...

Page 14: ...unbalanced subwoofer output or LFE output 3 Balanced Line Level Input Use the Balanced Line Level Input to connect the RS13 to a source with a balanced line level output Note The Airmotiv RS13 has a...

Page 15: ...ed with your Reference Subwoofer 6 Fuse Holder The AC line fuse for the Airmotiv RS13 is located directly beneath the IEC Power Receptable on the rear panel See Page 15 for details about how to change...

Page 16: ...to remove it and access the controls 1 X Over Crossover Frequency This control sets the low pass crossover frequency for the internal crossover on the RS13 This is used to configure the smoothest pos...

Page 17: ...seconds This is part of the normal shutdown process The RS13 is only fully Off after the second brief flash 5 X Over Switch This switch enables you to bypass the internal crossover in the RS13 This s...

Page 18: ...often turns out to be a good location for your sub Note Your Reference Subwoofer contains a powerful yet efficient Class D amplifier While the back plate of the RS13 will get slightly warm in normal...

Page 19: ...rush Avoid using brushes with stiff bristles that may pull or damage the grill cloth Note DO NOT use any sort of liquid or wet cloth on the woofer cone grill or control panel Replacing The Main AC Lin...

Page 20: ...m within the Term of the Warranty A claim shall not be valid and Emotiva has no obligation related to the claim if it is not made within the Term and if it is not made in strict compliance with the re...

Page 21: ...ISING FROM OR RELATED TO ANY DEFECTS IN OR DAMAGES TO ITS PRODUCTS SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY...

Page 22: ...to purchase replacement shipping cartons How does the Warranty and service apply to international orders The Product Warranty is only valid in the country where the Emotiva product was originally shi...

Page 23: ...curate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication In keeping with our policy of ongoing product improvement we reserve the right to make changes to the design and features of our products...

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