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— SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS —

“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international 
safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you 
are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension 
leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made 
and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.
Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation 
or safety of your equipment.
Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it 
working normally, or if it is damaged in any way—switch off, withdraw the mains 
plug and consult your dealer.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is 
designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode.
Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.
Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm of handicapped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted 
from the requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently 
damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishing.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws—to ensure 
complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the 
fixings provided according to the instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL.

NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any 
other opening in the case—this could result in a fatal electrical shock.
NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind—it is 
better to be safe than sorry!

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POWERED SUBWOOFER

INSTRUCTIONS

0705NSMSANHCE
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Warnings, Cautions and Others

Caution!

To avoid personal injury or accidentally dropping the unit, have 
two persons unpack, carry, and install the unit.

To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:

Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

Caution—POWER switch

This apparatus is provided with POWER switch to minimize power consumption for 
safe use. Therefore,

Before doing initial settings, complete all the connections required, connect the 
mains plug into the wall outlet, then set the POWER switch to ON [ 

B

 ]. 

The power lamp lights in green or red.
Press the AUTO ON / STANDBY switch to the ON [ 

A

 ] position.

If no sound comes in for a few minutes, the unit enters standby mode. 
The power lamp lights in red.
If the unit detects incoming signals, the unit starts operating. The power lamp 
lights in green.

Press out the AUTO ON / STANDBY switch to set it to the [ 

B

 ] CANCEL  

position. The power lamp lights in green.
When not in use, set the POWER switch to OFF [ 

A

 ]. 

This disconnects the main line.

Cautions

Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes 
are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)
Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local 
rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and that no 
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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Caution—Proper Ventilation

To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the 
apparatus as follows:

Front:  

  No obstructions and open spacing.

Sides/ Top/ Back:  No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by 

the dimensions below.

Bottom:  

  Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for 

ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10 cm or 
more.

15 cm

15 cm

20 cm

10 cm

20 cm

20 cm

Front

Side View

Front View

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Connections (Make all connections before plugging in this unit.)

Checking Your Amplifier

Before connecting this unit to your amplifier (or receiver), check what types of 
connecting terminals your amplifier has.
Follow the instructions below to find a proper connection method for your 
equipment.

Illustrations of jacks and terminals in this manual may be different from the ones 
actually used for your amplifier. The illustrations are of the most used type.

First check whether your amplifier has a subwoofer output jack.

It is usually named and printed as the “SUBWOOFER OUT” or “SUBWOOFER.”

If you find it on your amplifier, follow 

Connecting Method

 

A

.

Connecting Method 

A

Preparation:

Use the supplied monaural audio cord.

If your amplifier has only a monaural line output (MONO) jack, connect it to the 
MONO jack of the INPUT 1 (LOW LEVEL) terminal.

SUBWOOFER

OUT

PHASE

REVERSE

(LOW LEVEL)

RIGHT

MONO

LEFT

RIGHT

LEFT

RIGHT

LEFT

NORMAL

AUTO ON/

STANDBY

CANCEL

ON

ON

OFF

VOLUME

OUTPUT

POWER

200Hz

50Hz

CUT OFF

FREQUENCY

MAX

MIN

INPUT 2

(HIGH LEVEL)

INPUT 1

(LOW LEVEL)

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(LOW LEVEL)

RIGHT

MONO

LEFT

OUTPUT

INPUT 1

(LOW LEVEL)

Main (Front) Speakers 
(not supplied)

Monaural audio cord
(supplied) 

To an AC outlet

Your Amplifier

(LOW LEVEL)

OUTPUT

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[B]
© 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited

CAUTION

Before connecting this unit to the amplifier (or receiver), observe the following carefully.

Turn off the amplifier.
DO NOT use the INPUT 1 (LOW LEVEL) and INPUT 2 (HIGH LEVEL) terminals on the rear of this unit at the same time; otherwise, noise will be heard and may 
damage the unit.
DO NOT connect this unit to the REC OUT jacks of your amplifier.


Next check whether your amplifier has line output jacks.

They are usually named and printed as “LINE OUT” or “LINE OUTPUT.”

If you find them on your amplifier, follow 

Connecting Method

 

B

.

Connecting Method 

B

Preparation:

Purchase a stereo audio cord at an audio 
shop or electric shop.

PHASE

REVERSE

(LOW LEVEL)

RIGHT

MONO

LEFT

RIGHT

LEFT

RIGHT

LEFT

NORMAL

AUTO ON/

STANDBY

CANCEL

ON

ON

OFF

VOLUME

OUTPUT

POWER

200Hz

50Hz

CUT OFF

FREQUENCY

MAX

MIN

INPUT 2

(HIGH LEVEL)

INPUT 1

(LOW LEVEL)

RIGHT

LINE OUT

L

R

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(LOW LEVEL)

RIGHT

MONO

LEFT

OUTPUT

INPUT 1

(LOW LEVEL)

Main (Front) Speakers
(not supplied)

Stereo audio cord
(not supplied)

To an AC outlet

Your Amplifier

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Follow

 Connecting Method 

C

.

This connection can be used for two amplifiers, by connecting the front speaker 
terminals of the amplifier (usually named and printed as “FRONT SPEAKERS” or 
“MAIN SPEAKERS”).

Connecting Method 

C

Preparation:

Purchase speaker cords at an audio shop 
or electric shop.

PHASE

REVERSE

(LOW LEVEL)

RIGHT

MONO

LEFT

RIGHT

LEFT

RIGHT

LEFT

NORMAL

AUTO ON/

STANDBY

CANCEL

ON

ON

OFF

VOLUME

OUTPUT

POWER

200Hz

50Hz

CUT OFF

FREQUENCY

MAX

MIN

INPUT 2

(HIGH LEVEL)

INPUT 1

(LOW LEVEL)

RIGHT

LEFT

FRONT SPEAKERS

2

1

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RIGHT

LEFT

RIGHT

LEFT

INPUT 2

(HIGH LEVEL)

Speaker cords
(not supplied)

Your Amplifier

Left speaker

Main (Front) Speakers
(not supplied)

Right speaker

To an AC outlet

Speaker cords
(not supplied)

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You  can  connect  two  or  more  subwoofer  as  desired  with  this 
terminal.

SUBWOOFER

OUT

LINE OUT

L

R

RIGHT

LEFT

FRONT SPEAKERS

2

1

If you cannot 
find any

If you cannot 
find any

Thank you for purchasing a JVC speaker.
Before you begin using it, please read the instructions carefully to be sure you get 
the best possible performance. If you have any questions, consult your JVC dealer.

Precautions for installation

To prevent deformation or discoloration of the cabinet, do not install the unit 
where it is exposed to direct sunlight or high humidity, and avoid installation near 
air conditioning outlets.
Speaker vibrations may cause howling. Place the unit as far away from the player 
as possible.
Take the occurrence of earthquakes or other physical shocks into consideration 
when selecting the installation place, and secure the unit thoroughly.
Tuner reception may become noisy or hissing if this unit is installed nearby the 
tuner. In this case, leave a more distance between the tuner and this unit or use 
an outdoor antenna for better tuner reception without interference from this unit.
The unit is magnetically shielded to avoid color distortions on TVs. However, 
if not installed properly, it may cause color distortions. So, pay attention to the 
following when installing the unit.

When placing this unit near a TV set, turn off the TV’s main power switch or 
unplug it before installing this unit. 
Then wait at least 30 minutes before turning on the TV’s main power switch again.

Some TVs may still be affected even though you have followed the above. If this 
happens, move this unit away from the TV.
When the TV screen shakes, move this unit away from the TV to find a position 
where the screen doesn’t shake and then set the unit there.

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IMPORTANT for the U.K.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not 
suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach 
a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or 
consult your dealer.

BE SURE

 to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted. 

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug 
immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. 
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the
instructions given below:

IMPORTANT:

DO NOT

 make any connection to the terminal which is marked with the letter E 

or by the safety earth symbol or colored green or green-and-yellow.
The wires in the mains lead on this product are colored in accordance with the following code:

Blue :      Neutral
Brown :   Live

As these colors may not correspond with the colored markings identifying the 
terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is colored blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked 
with the letter N or colored black.
The wire which is colored brown must be connected to the terminal which is 
marked with the letter L or colored red.

IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

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