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IEC AC CONNECTOR

The IEC AC CONNECTOR is where you connect the provided 
power cord.

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AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS

POWER SELECTOR SWITCH
OFF

 = The subwoofer amplifi er is powered down.

AUTO

 = Automatically powers up the subwoofer amplifer when 

a signal is sent from your receiver or processor. If a signal is not 
present, the subwoofer amplifi er is put into stand-by mode. The 
subwoofer amplifi er will draw a negligible amount of current while 
in stand-by.

ON

 = Turns on the subwoofer and leaves it on.

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GAIN CONTROL

The 

GAIN

 control is used to adjust the output level of the sub-

woofer. This control should be set to achieve a similar acoustic 
level as your loudspeakers. Proper calibration procedures should 
be used to adjust the level of your subwoofer.

3

LED INDICATOR
GREEN

 = The subwoofer is on.

RED

 = The subwoofer is in standby mode. The amplifi er will 

enter standby mode after 13 minutes without a signal.

OFF

 = The subwoofer is off. 

2

CROSSOVER CONTROL

The 

CROSSOVER

 control is used to minimze the output of the 

subwoofer above the crossover’s setting. The crossover fre-
quency is variable from 40Hz to 150Hz, with an LFE mode when 
turned fully clockwise. 

5

DELAY CONTROL

The 

DELAY

 control is used to acoustically align the subwoofer 

with the main speakers. The delay setting is variable from 0ms  
to 16ms.   

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INPUTS

The subwoofer 

INPUTS

 consist of LEFT/LFE and RIGHT RCA 

jacks. You only need to use the LEFT/LFE connection if you are 
using a receiver or processor with an LFE or subwoofer output. 
You can use a Y-connector on the subwoofer if it doesn’t power 
up in AUTO mode at low levels. (

Please make sure to recalibrate 

if you use a Y-connector.

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ROOM SIZE CONTROL

The 

ROOM SIZE

 control is used to shape the lower end of the 

subwoofers response to compensate for excessive room gain.    

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Summary of Contents for S1500

Page 1: ...S1500 S3000i V1500 USER GUIDE SUBWOOFERS ...

Page 2: ...ert the user to the presence of uninsulated danger ous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte nance servicing instructions in the literature accompa nying the subwoofer ...

Page 3: ...Protection Power supply cords should be routed so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point at which they exit from the subwoofer 11 Cleaning The subwoofer should only be cleaned with a dry cloth 12 Non Use Periods Lightning Storms The power cord of the subwoofer should be ...

Page 4: ...Please read all warnings on the subwoofer s amplifier There are no user serviceable parts inside the subwoofer Please refer all service questions to support powersoundaudio com Table of Contents Unpacking 6 Placement 8 Installation 10 Warranty 15 Please read before unpacking your subwoofer We suggest unpacking your Power SoundAudio subwoofer on a car peted floor This will avoid accidental scratches...

Page 5: ...nce lift straight up on the shipping box to reveal your subwoofer 7 Remove the plastic bag 8 Remove and retain the foam packaging the plastic covering and the shipping box 9 Visually inspect the subwoofer for any damage If you notice any damage please contact us at support powersoundaudio com Unpacking Process Freight shipments 1 Inspect the shipping box for any damage If you notice any damage ple...

Page 6: ...7 Notes ...

Page 7: ... the sofa Every room has its own set of acoustical challenges so experiment with different placement options as much as time allows One method that often works well particularly if the key seating po sitions are in close proximity to one another is to place the subwoof er in your key seating position and then walk around the room while a variety of bassy music and film play through the system Mark ...

Page 8: ...9 Corner placement away from large opening Nearfield placement Multiple subwoofer placement Option 1 collocated Option 2 ...

Page 9: ...eater environment Please read all the installation instructions to properly optimize your sub woofer WARNING Always be sure the power is OFF to any audio component before connecting or disconnecting any wires or cables This includes your receiver proces sor and subwoofer 2 4 5 6 7 1 3 8 ...

Page 10: ...is on RED The subwoofer is in standby mode The amplifier will enter standby mode after 13 minutes without a signal OFF The subwoofer is off 2 CROSSOVER CONTROL The CROSSOVER control is used to minimze the output of the subwoofer above the crossover s setting The crossover fre quency is variable from 40Hz to 150Hz with an LFE mode when turned fully clockwise 5 DELAY CONTROL The DELAY control is used...

Page 11: ...cting your new subwoofer is relatively easy as long as you are using a modern DD DTS 5 1 or 7 1 receiver or processor Simply connect the subwoofer preout RCA on the rear panel of your receiver processor to the LEFT LFE input jack on the subwoofer amplifier If you have a two channel stereo system please contact Power Sound Audio to discuss the best option to connect your new subwoofer PREOUTS FRONT ...

Page 12: ...PL meter or by ear Auto level adjustment Your receiver or processor will automatically adjust the output level of your subwoofer You may need to adjust the GAIN on the subwoofer if it is too low or too high for the receiver or processor to correct Please see your receiver or processor s manual for instructions on automati cally setting the GAIN on your subwoofer Setting bass levels using a SPL met...

Page 13: ...ears to determine when the bass seems loudest In this scenario sit in your key seating po sition and have a friend SLOWLY turn the DELAY control When the bass sounds loudest to you you have the correct DELAY setting CROSSOVER SETTING The CROSSOVER control is an adjustable low pass filter Output at frequencies above the crossover setting are minimized This control is typically set to the fully clock...

Page 14: ... our records Power Sound Audio will repair or replace any defective part with a new or refurbished part free of charge during the warranty period If the product under warranty has been dis continued and cannot be repaired Power Sound Audio will replace the original product with a product of equal or greater value either new or refurbished This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage damage from im...

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