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MS309W Subwoofer

Owners’ Manual

Summary of Contents for MS309W

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Page 3: ...on that will ensure you get the very best from your new loudspeakers Note This model is supplied in two mains voltage ratings Please refer to product rear panel for rating Contents Introduction 3 Safety Precautions 4 Subwoofer Controls 7 Attaching Feet to Your Subwoofer 9 Running In 9 Connecting Your Subwoofer 9 Getting The Most From Your Subwoofer 10 Taking Care of Your Subwoofer 12 Technical Spe...

Page 4: ...Amp BS 1363 type of plug is used a 3 Amp or 5 Amp fuse must be fitted either in the plug or adaptor or on the distribution board For safety reasons please read the following instructions and the enclosed Important Safety Information carefully before attempting to connect your subwoofer unit to the mains Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain or mo...

Page 5: ... product and stand combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the combination to overturn Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing t...

Page 6: ... Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen onto the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those control...

Page 7: ...n or off If switched to auto the subwoofer will remain in standby mode until a signal is detected at the input The unit will then automatically switch itself on It will then automatically return to standby mode if no input signal is present for approximately five minutes With the switch in the ON position the unit remains permanently on The LED positioned on the rear panel indicates whether the un...

Page 8: ...cy output from your subwoofer amplifier to obtain the best sound balance within your surroundings 6 Phase This allows you to match the time integration of your subwoofer to the other speakers in your system This is especially useful when the subwoofer and any other speakers in your system are positioned at different distances from the listener 7 Frequency This is used to adjust the point at which ...

Page 9: ...tput then you should connect your MS309W via the Line Input on the rear panel using a good quality phono lead Note that if your amplification system has a mono subwoofer line out then use the L socket on your MS309W Connecting via High Level Connections Do not compromise the performance of your system by using inferior quality cables Mordaunt Short recommends that high quality cables of 16 gauge o...

Page 10: ... measurement of the test tones using an SPL meter rather than just listening to the tones though this can be attempted as follows If you can clearly hear one tone on the CD to be much louder than the others the following steps can be taken Run the CD test tones to check for any loud problem tones After locating the loudest problem tone repeat on the CD and using a combination of the notch filter c...

Page 11: ...ading on the SPL meter reaches its lowest value Remember to leave the SPL meter in your listening position this may require an assistant d If this is still not enough to reduce the peak to the level of the reference value increase the cut control a maximum of 16dB of cut is available 7 Repeat step 5 to confirm the problem frequency has been satisfactorily reduced If it hasn t then repeat step 6 8 ...

Page 12: ...woofer Cabinets should be dusted and lightly polished as required Do not use solvent based cleaners as they may damage the cabinet surface Do not expose the cabinets to strong direct sunlight high temperatures high humidity or allow them to become wet 12 ...

Page 13: ...ht 35Hz 200Hz Line in 70mV at max output Hi Level in 1 3V at max output 150W 220 240 Volts 50 Hz 100 120 Volts 50 60 Hz 340W 250mm Long Throw Aluminium CPC Woofer Active Variable from 50 200 Hz 370 x 370 x 370 14 6 x 14 6 x 14 6 15kg 33Lbs Mordaunt Short s policy is one of continuous improvement Design and specifications are therefore subject to change without prior notice ...

Page 14: ...nt Short distributor to confirm that you have an unaltered serial number and or you purchased from a Mordaunt Short authorised dealer This Warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the product This Warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation maintenance or installation or at...

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