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Basis 150

Owner’s Manual

Powered Subwoofer

Summary of Contents for Basis 150

Page 1: ...Basis 150 Owner s Manual Powered Subwoofer ...

Page 2: ... been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 14 Maintain a minimum distance of 50mm around the front rear and sides of the apparatus for sufficient ventilation The ventilation should not be impeded by covering th...

Page 3: ...oofer driver is a custom designed long throw woofer that delivers outstanding perfor mance that is tight and highly musical We video shield the driver to allow this compact cabi net to be placed anywhere in the room A conveniently top mounted level control allows user adjustment without having to access to the back panel The amplifiers have built in variable crossovers that allow them to easily ac...

Page 4: ...an sometimes result in an audible hum when the receiver is turned off or switched to a different speaker channel See page 8 for more information How to Connect Using the Speaker Terminals We recommend 16 gauge wire or thicker for runs up to 15 feet 4 5m and 14 gauge wire or thicker for longer runs Separate the first few inches of the wire conductors Strip off 1 2 inch 12mm of insulation from the e...

Page 5: ...ssover setting by ear for the smoothest blend with your main speakers The best setting of the crossover control will depend on speaker placement and personal preference Connecting the Subwoofer to Stereo or Dolby Pro Logic Systems For stereo or Dolby Pro Logic systems the easiest method is to use the same speaker wire connec tions as shown on page 4 You may also use the sub out connection from you...

Page 6: ...oofer is within 15 feet 4 5m of the main speakers However the sharp 24dB octave crossover roll off permits placement farther from the main speakers if necessary Since the ear is unable to localize the low frequencies of the subwoofer the bass still appears to come from the main speakers In most cases the subwoofer may be placed anywhere in the listening room The level of bass output from the subwo...

Page 7: ...ne input on the subwoofer and any unused RCA line input or output on your receiver see diagram The proper ground cable for this application should consist of two male RCA plugs that have their negative outside terminals or sleeve connected to each other by any length of single conductor copper cable The inside positive or pin terminals should not be wired in either plug If you do not wish to make ...

Page 8: ...f purchase Snell Acoustics will repair for the original owner any defect in materials or workmanship that occurs in normal use of the subwoofer without charge for parts and labor Your responsibilities are to use the system according to the instructions supplied to provide safe and secure transportation to an authorized Snell Acoustics service representative and to present proof of purchase in the ...

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