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symptom

Power LED - double flashing 

red

Power LED - flashing 

red

Power LED - flashing 

blue

No sound from subwoofer 
(Power LED is red)

Minimal deep bass produced 
(Power LED is blue)

Subwoofer will not switch into standby.
(Power LED is always blue)

Subwoofer will not turn on or will go into 
standby when very quiet source material is 
played.

Communication Error (1 or 2)

 on display

Subwoofer will not turn on
(Power LED not illuminated)

treatment

Contact your power provider.

Subwoofer will resume normal operation when  
unit cools. If problem persists contact your Krix 
retailer or Krix directly.

Switch off and switch on unit to reset. If 
problem persists contact your Krix dealer or 
Krix directly.

Check interconnection cables.

Refer to AV amp/receiver for subwoofer setup 
procedure.

Refer to AV amp/receiver for subwoofer setup
(may differ for music and movies)

Play different source material.

Reposition subwoofer, refer to page 6.

Reduce 

auto sensitivity

 menu setting until 

unit switches off when no program material is 
playing.

Refer to AV amp/receiver for trigger setup 
procedure.

Increase 

auto sensitivity

 menu setting until 

unit switches on when very quiet source 
material is played. If problem persists you may 
also wish to increase the subwoofer output 
level on your A/V receiver. Refer to AV amp/
receiver for subwoofer setup procedure.

Check trigger cable connection and then refer 
to AV amp/receiver for trigger setup procedure.

Turn subwoofer mains power off and on. If 
problem persists contact your Krix retailer or 
Krix directly.

Check power switch is set to ‘I’. 

Check mains outlet is suppling power using 
another appliance (e.g. lamp). 

If problem persists contact your Krix retailer or 
Krix directly.

10

trouble shooting

cause

Low mains voltages or brown-out in your area.

Amplifier over-temperature condition. May be 
the result of continual use of the subwoofer at 
high volume levels.

Amplifier overcurrent condition.

Incorrect or faulty cabling.

AV amp/receiver subwoofer output settings 
incorrectly set.

AV amp/receiver sending bass to main speakers 
(may differ for music and movies)

Program material has little bass content

Subwoofer influenced by room placement

If 

power mode

 is set to

 auto sense

, noise 

in your system may be triggering the auto 
sense circuit causing your subwoofer to stay 
switched on.

If 

power mode

 is set to

 12V trigger 

and trigger 

cable is connected to AV amp/receiver the 
trigger logic may be incorrectly set.  

If 

power mode

 is set to

 auto sense

, the auto 

sense circuit may not be responding to your 
low level source material.

If 

power mode

 is set to

 12V trigger 

and 

trigger cable is connected to AV amp/receiver, 
subwoofer may not be receiving a 12V signal.

The front control panel is unable to 
communicate with the rear panel.

Amplifier not receiving power.

Summary of Contents for Tektonix

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Tektonix and Volcanix ...

Page 2: ... on the back of this manual before you plug in your equipment Disclaimer To the extent permissible by law 1 All warranties conditions representations promises and statements relating howsoever to this product whether express or implied and whether in contract or tort are excluded to the extent permitted by law and 2 Our liability to you under a condition or warranty if any implied into this sale a...

Page 3: ...5 minutes the subwoofer will switch into standby if no signal is present When set to 12V trigger the subwoofer will switch on from standby when 12V is applied to the trigger input on the rear panel of your subwoofer This allows the subwoofer to switch between on and standby in perfect synchronisation with an AV amp receiver equipped with a trigger output Auto Sensitivity Adjusts the subwoofers swi...

Page 4: ...o an AV amp receiver equipped with a trigger output 5 15V DC or AC may be used to trigger the subwoofer polarity is not critical line in Line level stereo input with summing function high level inputs High level inputs with summing function for use with amplifier speaker outputs power switch and socket Unit should be switched off when not in use for extended periods 4 controls and features ...

Page 5: ...his high efficiency Class D amplifier generates far less heat than conventional amplifiers and therefore requires no bulky external heatsinking A high current switch mode power supply ensures full power can be delivered for sustained periods producing maximum dynamics and impact from your subwoofer signal processor The Tektonix and Volcanix subwoofers feature a high integrity signal processor thro...

Page 6: ... to localise Therefore it may be harder to integrate the sound of your subwoofer with your main speakers D Placing your subwoofer away from your walls can result in satisfying results but maximum output from your subwoofer may be reduced E Subwoofers may also be placed inside cabinetry Please refer to the link on the subwoofer page of the Krix website for suggestions The subwoofer is not magnetica...

Page 7: ...iver is smaller than 5 1 4 use a higher setting 100Hz 120Hz 150Hz to send more of the bass information to your subwoofer Consult your receiver manual for further bass management options and settings manual subwoofer calibration When using the subwoofer in a home theatre installation it is beneficial to listen to movies with extended periods of low bass explosions rumbles etc This will allow you to...

Page 8: ...ss You may need to listen to a variety of recordings to hear any subtle change in bass energy If no change in bass energy can be heard between phase settings set phase to 0 default position Re adjust volume if necessary You may wish to fine tune the crossover frequency low pass setting This will vary the amount of overlap from the subwoofer to the main speakers and increase or decrease the level a...

Page 9: ... connection Using multiple subwoofers can be useful in large or troublesome installations where more uniform bass coverage is desired If your receiver has only one subwoofer output use a RCA Y connector to connect both subwoofer L LFE inputs to the one mono SUB output left and right subwoofers stereo connection If your receiver has stereo line level subwoofer outputs a left and right subwoofer may...

Page 10: ... amp receiver for subwoofer setup procedure Check trigger cable connection and then refer to AV amp receiver for trigger setup procedure Turn subwoofer mains power off and on If problem persists contact your Krix retailer or Krix directly Check power switch is set to I Check mains outlet is suppling power using another appliance e g lamp If problem persists contact your Krix retailer or Krix direc...

Page 11: ...year warranty applies to the amplifier and related internal electronics Refer to the details on the warranty card supplied queries If you have any queries regarding the Tektonix or Volcanix setup procedure or any other Krix product please contact your nearest Krix retailer or Krix directly Contact details are on the back cover of this booklet Tektonix specifications Drivers Bass Driver Electronics...

Page 12: ...materials Do not place unit against curtains or furnishings This equipment is heavy To avoid injury to persons Be careful when you lift the unit Install the unit on the ground so that it cannot fall onto anyone This equipment can cause extreme vibrations To avoid injury to persons fire or damage to the unit Do not put the unit near things that might be damaged by vibration Do not put the unit near...

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