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SUBWOOFER

CAUTION:

 Ensure that the subwoofer is unplugged from the AC wall outlet before 

making any connections. In the absence of a subwoofer output on your receiver (if 
provided) to the Left/LFE and right input on the suwoofer.

1) POWER LED:

 Located on the front baffle, this LED indicates the operating status of 

the built-in amplifier. The LED will light green when the amplifier is on and receiving a 
signal. If the LED is dark and not lit, the amplifier is off. For more information on the 
controls mentioned in this manual and on bass management, see your dealer or visit 
www.klipsch.com 

2) POWER SWITCH:

 When this switch is in the “ON/AUTO” position, the subwoofer will 

automatically turn “on” when it senses a signal. It will automatically go into “standby 
mode” after 15-20 minutes with no signal. When this switch is in the “OFF” position, 
the subwoofer will remain “off” until the switch is manually turned back to the “ON/
AUTO” position.

3) GAIN:

 If your subwoofer is connected to a Subwoofer Output of a surround receiver, 

first set the subwoofer volume level control in the receiver to the “half way” or “0 dB” 
position. Then increase the volume (or gain) of the subwoofer up until the subwoofer’s 
volume level matches the output of your main speakers.  After this setup is completed, 
the volume control on your system’s main amplifier or pre-amplifier will be the volume 
control for both your subwoofer and speakers together. If your subwoofer is connected 
to the L/R Pre-Amp Outputs of a receiver there will be no subwoofer volume in that 
receiver to set before setting the subwoofer’s gain control. 

4) “LOWPASS” CONTROL:

 The crossover point chosen determines where low 

bass frequencies are “handed off” from the speakers to the subwoofer. If setting 
the crossover point in the receiver, turn the Lowpass Filter knob on the subwoofer 
to the farthest point right (160Hz).  Set the crossover point based on the size of 
the main left/right speakers you are using in the system.  As a general rule, for 

larger, floorstanding speakers, set the crossover point between 50Hz-90Hz. If 
using small bookshelf or “satellite” speakers for the mains, set the crossover point 
between 90Hz-150Hz.  The smaller the speaker, the higher the setting until the bass 
frequencies blend well between the speakers and your subwoofer once your system 
is completely hooked up. If your receiver does not have a crossover point setting, set 
the Lowpass Filter on the subwoofer instead within the same recommended settings 
(see receiver manual for additional speaker setup info). 

5) “PHASE” 0/180:

 This control is used to acoustically match the subwoofer’s output 

to your main speakers. Select the position either 0˚ or 180˚ in which your subwoofer 
has more output at the listening position. 

Serial No.

Designed with pride in Indianapolis

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules 

and Industy Canada License-exempt RSS-210. 

Operation is subject to following two 

conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful 

interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference 

received. including interference that may cause 

undesired operation.

Made in China

3502 Woodview Trace

Indianapolis, IN, USA

Model: R-8SW

LFE

40Hz

80Hz

120Hz

ON

180°

AUTO

OFF

MIN

11

GAIN

LOW PASS

(Hz)

PHASE

LINE IN

/LFE

R

L

100-240V ~ 50/60Hz

2A

AC IN

SYNC

1) POWER LED

2) POWER SWITCH

3) GAIN

4) LOWPASS CONTROL

5) PHASE 

1

2

5

3

4

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