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SUBA -500 AMPLIFIER

 

INSTALLATION USER MANUAL

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may require mounting modifications; Origin Acoustics will not be responsible for 

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2 Year Limited Warranty

This  warranty  may  not  be  valid  if  the  product  was  purchased  through  an 

unauthorized dealer. This warranty only applies to the individual that made the 

original purchase, and it cannot be applied to other purchases. The purchaser 

must be prepared to provide proof of purchase (receipt). This warranty will not 

be valid if the identifying number or serial number has been removed, defaced, 

or altered.

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Summary of Contents for SUBA500

Page 1: ...LECTION KNOB ROTARY ENCODER Navigates and controls menu display functions D RCA LINE LEVEL INPUTS LFE IN Connects the left female RCA input to an LFE output connection on a receiver or pre amp processor L R IN Connects the left and right female RCA input to the left and right front output connections on a receiver or pre amp processor E RCA LINE LEVEL OUTPUTS OUT Connects additional amplifiers F 1...

Page 2: ...fety purpose of polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding plug The wide blade or the third prong are provided for you safety If the plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement or the obsolete outlet Protect the power plug from being walked on or pinched part...

Page 3: ... it is only allowed to be opened by a qualified service person WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to the rain or moisture And the apparatus shall not be e3xposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquid such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus The MAINS plug is used as a disconnect device and shall remain readily operable ...

Page 4: ...Table of Contents Introduction 1 Amplifier Specifications 2 Amplifier Features Menu Display Functions 3 Setup Guide 4 Fine Tuning 4 Trouble Shooting 6 Technical Assistance 6 Warranty 8 Return Process 9 ...

Page 5: ...nd a simple installation process This instruction booklet covers the necessary information for a smooth installation including thetools youwillneed step by stepinstructionsforinstallation troubleshooting tips for any errors that may occur and all warranty information If for any reason you experience problems or if you have installation questions please call us at 844 674 4461 Hours of operation ar...

Page 6: ... LFE Crossover Setting 1 5dB at 20 Hz Distortion 0 2 Auto On Sensitivity 5 5 mV Left 22 mV Right External Trigger Voltage 12V 1 2V no load 10 5 V with 100 mA load 12V Trigger Threshold 2 6 V Current Limit Threshold 3 5 ohms 4 ohm minimum speaker load Front End Overload 3 6 V RMS L R 20 Volume 40 Hz Signal Flat EQ LFE Crossover Dimensions 16 9 W 19 including rack mounts 1 75 H 2 1 including feet 8 ...

Page 7: ...n on a receiver or pre amp processor L R IN Connects the left and right female RCA input to the left and right front output connections on a receiver or pre amp processor E RCA LINE LEVEL OUTPUTS OUT Connects additional amplifiers F 12V TRIGGER IN OUT 12V TRIGGER IN Turns on the amp when a 12V signal is received from another 12V trigger device 12V TRIGGER OUT Sends a 12V signal to another 12V trig...

Page 8: ...t female RCA input to an LFE output connection on a receiver or pre amp processor L R IN Connects the left and right female RCA input to the left and right front output connections on a receiver or pre amp processor E RCA LINE LEVEL OUTPUTS OUT Connects additional amplifiers F 12V TRIGGER IN OUT 12V TRIGGER IN Turns on the amp when a 12V signal is received from another 12V trigger device 12V TRIGG...

Page 9: ...I VOLTAGE SELECTOR Selects the appropriate input voltage setting 100V or 220V J MASTER POWER SWITCH Switch between on off K FUSE Additional fuse included for servicing L AC POWER IN IEC power cord SUBA500 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER D F H I J L G E K 4 Ω minimum LFE SUB OUT Single Sub Connection SWITCHED OUTLET AV RECEIVER CEN SUB RS LS L R OUT 4 Ω minim LFE SUB OUT Single Sub Connection SWITCHED OUTLET A...

Page 10: ...night mode is OFF ND MODE ays the current sound mode setting No display if sound mode is set to BYPASS CTION SCREEN selection knob to enter the function sub menu election knob to cycle through each sub menu option selection knob to adjust the menu function ll appear when levels can be adjusted election knob again to exit the adjustment menu and turn the knob to advance to the next sub menu fu set ...

Page 11: ... filter for the amplifier NOTE Set LFE when using the LPF on an AVR DEFAULT LFE B SPEAKER EQ FLAT DUAL8 BSUB12 HSUB10 Selects the EQ mode for the amplifier FLAT 0 reference setting unmodified sound DUAL8 BSUB12 HSUB10 Preset values optimized by subwoofer type See Fine Tune section on page 8 DEFAULT FLAT C PHASE 0 315 45 steps Contours subwoofer performance to match speaker performance and acoustic...

Page 12: ...CONTROL FRONT PANEL 12V TRIGGER AUDIO SENSE Sets the power on state FRONT PANEL Always on Amplifier does not turn off automatically Turn unti ON OFF using the front panel power button 12V TRIGGER Amplifier turns on when 12V signal is detected and off when 12V signal is absent AUDIO SENSE Audio Sense enabled Amplifier turns on when audio signal is detected Unit enters standby mode if no signal is d...

Page 13: ... 12V TRIGGER Amplifier turns on when 12V signal is detected and off when 12V signal is absent AUDIO SENSE Audio Sense enabled Amplifier turns on when audio signal is detected Unit enters standby mode if no signal is detected after 15 minutes DEFAULT FRONT PANEL G IR DEVICE ID 1 2 3 4 Assigns an IR ID for each amplifier appearing in a system set up Refer to the support tab of the product page to do...

Page 14: ...E AIR SPACE ABOVE 5 MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE BELOW 3 MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE ON SIDE 3 MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE ON SIDE 3 3 5 5 5 MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE ABOVE 5 MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE BELOW 3 MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE ON EACH SIDE 3 3 2 5 5 2 MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE BEHIND UNIT FOR CABLES AND CONNECTORS 2 MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE BEHIND UNIT FOR CABLES AND CONNECTORS 5 MINIMUM OF FREE...

Page 15: ...ing and high quality connectors Speaker Outputs Use 14 or 16 gauge stranded two conductor speaker wire Connect the appropriate conductor to each screw terminal observing correct polarity CAUTION When two subwoofers are connected in parallel the nominal impedance of each subwoofer should not be less than 8Ω SINGLE SUB CONNECTIONS 4 Ω minimum LFE SUB OUT Single Sub Connection SWITCHED OUTLET AV RECE...

Page 16: ...igger output of another device to the 12V trigger input of the amplifier using a high quality mono cable Connect the appropriate conductor to each screw terminal observing correct polarity 8 Ω minimum Dual Sub Connections 8 Ω minimum AV RECEIVER CEN SUB RS LS L R OUT GND SLEEVE 12V DC TIP Use A 12 V Triger Output A ...

Page 17: ...s on when 12V signal is detected and off when 12V signal is absent AUDIO SENSE Audio Sense enabled Amplifier turns on when audio signal is detected Unit enters standby mode if no signal is detected after 15 minutes 2 Select the desired EQ setting or set to FLAT unmodified sound Set the controls to positions that will enable tuning for maximum performance ge 10 E TUNE After making all connections a...

Page 18: ... scene or music track and set the system volume to an average level Listen to the bass level from the preferred listening position Adjust the VOLUME control as desired 4 Continue listening to music and movie sources using the settings chosen for volume and crossover 5 Experiment with the PHASE until finding the best setting Depending on the subwoofer placement the bass may sound louder or deeper w...

Page 19: ...nd Check the cord connecting the amplifier with the source The cord may be damaged or plugged into the wrong input or out put No Sound Check the wires connecting the amplifier with the speakers Make sure they re connected properly and not damaged in any way Poor Sound Quality If you hear something like static or the sound is cutting in and out check the audio cables If the problem increases when a...

Page 20: ...f you are considering returning the product it s required that you contact Origin Acoustics prior to any return attempts This way we can determine if the issue can be resolved without returning the product or if needed we can provide instructions and support for the return process Technical Assistance Problem Possible Cause No Power Ensure the amplifier is plugged into a live outlet No Power Ensur...

Page 21: ... the original If this is the case installing the replacement model may require mounting modifications Origin Acoustics will not be responsible for any such related costs 2 Year Limited Warranty This warranty may not be valid if the product was purchased through an unauthorized dealer This warranty only applies to the individual that made the original purchase and it cannot be applied to other purc...

Page 22: ...Covered by Warranty Before making any return attempts it is required that you first contact Origin Acoustics Return product to Origin Acoustics or your dealer either in person or by mail It s preferable if the product is returned in the original packaging If this isn t possible the customer is responsible for insuring the shipment for the full value of the product This warranty is in lieu of all o...

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