POWER-UP AND CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS:
With the VOLUME control at minimum (fully counter-clockwise) plug your subwoofer’s power cord into
any ordinary wall outlet. If for any reason you do not want your subwoofer on it can simply be turned
off either by unplugging it, or connecting its powercord to a switched power strip or outlet (found on
the back of some Home Theater receivers) or by using a remote controlled switched outlet.
Please ensure that your receiver’s loudness control is off and that the bass tone control is in its
middle (flat or no boost) position. Now play some music with ample bass content.
(The following
setup routine is best accomplished with one person seated in a normal listening position directing
another to adjust the controls for the best sound.)
Adjust the VOLUME level on the subwoofer’s control panel so that the output level of the subwoofer is
satisfactory (relative to your front speakers). If either of your front speakers or subwoofer are not
functioning properly, please refer to the Troubleshooting section toward the end of this manual.
If your receiver has an adjustable Subwoofer Crossover Setting, adjust the setting to determine what
position sounds best. This feature controls the output level of the mid and upper bass frequencies of
the subwoofer. A setting somewhere between ~60 and 120 Hz should work well for most systems.
The best VOLUME level position will mostly be determined by your room acoustics, the mid and upper
bass frequency response characteristics of your front speakers, and your personal preferences. The
source material will also play a significant role as its bass level and qualities may vary considerably.
After your initial adjustments you may want to go back and “tweak” these settings. Their effects are
acoustically interrelated. Re-adjusting them may be necessary to obtain optimal performance.
Generally, once you are satisfied with your subwoofer's settings, you can use your receiver’s tone,
equalizer, volume and subwoofer output level controls to optimize your whole system’s performance.
