Q Acoustics 1000i SERIES, User Manual

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Subwoofer Connections
Standard Connection via the AV SUB Input
You will need a single RCA phono interconnect. As this cable is likely to
be quite long, make sure you get a good quality
fully screened cable.
Your Q Acoustics dealer will be happy to supply you with a suitable
interconnect.
Connect the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT on the amplifier to the AV SUB
INPUT on the subwoofer using a suitable RCA interconnect. Push the
plugs firmly home to ensure a good contact.
If you wish to connect the 1000i Sub to a preamplifier or a spare line output
on a regular amplifier, do NOT use a Stereo to Mono ‘Y’ adaptor or your
sound system will be set into Mono! Your dealer will advise you about a
Prepare two lengths of twin core loudspeaker cable. Unscrew the high
suitable adaptor. Alternatively, use the High Level connection.
level terminals on the rear of the subwoofer. Connect the RED (+)
High Level Connections
terminal on the RIGHT subwoofer input to the RED, Positive (+) terminal
In this mode the subwoofer is connected to the amplifier together with the
on the RIGHT channel of the amplifier. Connect the BLACK (–) terminal
Front loudspeakers. This connection should be used only if a dedicated
on this input to the matching BLACK, Negative (–) terminal on the
subwoofer line output is unavailable.
amplifier. Repeat this procedure for the LEFT channel. Leave the front
loudspeakers connected. The internal circuitry of the subwoofer will
Never connect to both the high and line level inputs!
combine the front channels to produce a single common bass channel.
SUB
OUT
RIGHT LEFT
REAR LS FRONT LS
CENTRE LS
RIGHT LEFT
AV AMPLIFIER
SUBWOOFER
RIGHT LEFT
REAR LS
CENTRE LS
RIGHT LEFT
FRONT LS
AV AMPLIFIER
RIGHT SPEAKER LEFT SPEAKER
SUB.
Connecting the 1000i Sub