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passive network with a 

fi

 xed crossover 

frequency of 70 Hz and a 6 dB per 
octave slope.

We rec om mend using this high-pass 
function with main/satellite speak ers 
that are small and not designed to 
reproduce low fre quen cies. If your main 
speakers are capable of op er at ing full 
range, then you will not need to use the 
high-pass function.

To use the high-pass outputs, connect 
the preamp outs on your preamp/
receiver to the subwoofer’s line level in-
puts using good quality RCA type patch 
cords. Then connect a second patch 
cord from the subwoofer’s outputs to 
the inputs of your main ampli

fi

 er. This 

will allow your main speak ers to oper-
ate at fre quen cies above 70 Hz and the 
sub woof er to operate at fre quen cies 
below 70 Hz (see page 16).

6.  Line Level Inputs

Connect these unbalanced inputs with 
RCA type patch cords to the line level 
outputs of your receiver or preamp.

If your preampli

fi

 er or receiver has a 

single sub/LFE output, connect it to 
the sub woof er’s left input jack (see 
page 14). There is no need to use the 
subwoofer’s right input jack. 

If you want to run your main/satellite 
speakers full range, use a “Y” adapter 
at the preampli

fi

 er outputs (see page 

15). In this way, you can send the 
preampli

fi

 er’s output signal to your 

main ampli

fi

 er and to the subwoofer at 

the same time.

7.  Balanced (XLR) Input

Use this balanced input to connect 
to the balanced line-level output of a 
Home Theater preampli

fi

 er or other 

source. Balanced connections offer 
superior noise cancellation over unbal-
anced connections, so if your preamp 
has an XLR subwoofer output, we 
recommend using it. 

8.  Speaker Level Inputs

Under normal conditions, the preferred 
connection is through the line level 
inputs. If this is dif

fi

 cult or not possible 

in your system, then you can use the 
speaker level inputs. Also, if you ex pe -
ri ence ex ces sive noise or hum with the 
line level inputs, often a simple change 
to the speaker level inputs will result in 
a lower back ground noise level.

Connect the speaker level inputs to the 
speak er-level outputs of your am pli 

fi

  er 

or receiver using speaker wire. The 
binding posts can accept bare wire, 
banana, dual-banana or spade con-
 nec tions.

Your ampli

fi

 er or receiver MUST 

have com mon grounded outputs, 
or it will be dam aged if con nect ed 
to the subwoofer’s speaker level 
inputs.

9.  Line Fuse

The subwoofer is supplied with a con-
 ser va tive

 

slow-blow type fuse to protect 

the elec tron ics.

Always unplug the power cord 
before inspecting or changing the 
fuse. Never use a fuse with a larg-
er current rating than shown on the 
markings next to the fuseholder.

10. IEC Linecord socket

The subwoofer comes with a detach-
able linecord which connects here. 

US (120 VAC) MODEL: Connect 
the linecord to the subwoofer before 
connecting the other end to an 120 
Volt,  60 Hz AC outlet. The outlet must 
have a cir cuit rating of 8 amps or more 
(a typical home circuit is rated at 15 
amps).

Never plug the US (120 VAC) 
Model subwoofer directly into 
220-240 Volts AC as this will cause 
cat a stroph ic circuit failure.

Summary of Contents for True Subwoofer EQ Solitaire 10

Page 1: ...DIM STANDBY BRIGHT ON Solitaire 10 True Subwoofer User s Manual Solitaire 10 and Solitaire 12 DIM STANDBY BRIGHT ON Solitaire 10...

Page 2: ...es such as lighted candles on top of or near the Component 8 Power Sources The Component should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in these operation instruc tions or as marked...

Page 3: ...igurations 14 Adjusting the Controls 18 Specifications Solitaire 12 19 Specifications Solitaire 10 20 Troubleshooting Guide 21 Limited Warranty 23 Service Assistance 23 Contents To find out more about...

Page 4: ...r input for remote turn on Balanced XLR input Line level unbalanced inputs Speaker level binding post inputs Line level high pass outputs Continuously variable phase control Continuously variable cros...

Page 5: ...gives it a lot of air moving capacity which allows for majestic bass performance The Amplifier The large movement range of the driver creates greater air pressure inside the box than a conventional s...

Page 6: ...the same amount This increases the low bass output while leaving the mid bass output the same 3 Phase Control This control changes the relative phase of the subwoofer with respect to your other speake...

Page 7: ...heater preamplifier or other source Balanced connections offer superior noise cancellation over unbal anced connections so if your preamp has an XLR subwoofer output we recommend using it 8 Speaker Le...

Page 8: ...utton is pressed 12 Start button Press this once to enter the Auto EQ mode if the sub is out of Standby mode Press and hold down for several seconds to enter the Manual EQ mode See page 12 for more de...

Page 9: ...frequency rocking energy allowing it to adhere solidly to the floor To move the subwoofer along the floor rotate it onto one edge onto a plastic sheet or bag and it will slide along easier Heat rise...

Page 10: ...ded and as short as possible for the job The longest cable in your system will likely be to the subwoofer so choose a good quality brand Some patch cords can be a very tight fit and there is usually a...

Page 11: ...ut sounds the loudest 4 Shut things down and install the subwoofer in this position Make sure the control panel is not touch ing anything and that it can receive good ventilation Although low frequenc...

Page 12: ...mall amount of noise such as quiet talking or whispering is OK Room Equalization EQ Procedure 3 Place the microphone in the listening position on the couch for example pointing in the direction you ll...

Page 13: ...for the room effects Then follow this manual procedure if you think the equalization might still need a tweak 1 Set these controls Volume to 0 dB Crossover to Bypass Phase to Normal Equalizer Authori...

Page 14: ...n A receiver with a sub LFE output can be connected in the same way The subwoofer will play the low frequency range and the other speakers will play the frequency range delivered to them by your ampli...

Page 15: ...preserved the bass in these scenes sounds anemic The Sunfire Subwoofer utilizes differential gain on the left and right inputs to retain both the L R and L R information Therefore systems which do no...

Page 16: ...pass crossover point The signals coming out of the subwoof er s high pass outputs are not affected by any of the controls They are just a copy of the signals going in except that the low bass is filt...

Page 17: ...ver s power is transferred to the subwoofer There is no need to use the speaker level inputs if you are using a separate amplifier and pre amplifier Such systems are best connected using the line leve...

Page 18: ...will do fine as will the Stereophile test CD Step 1 Disconnect the subwoofer and run the main speaker with a tone in its passband 80 100Hz Measure the level Step 2 Disconnect the main speaker and rec...

Page 19: ...with volume control at 0 dB 60 mVrms volume con trol fully clockwise 0 75 Vrms from right input with volume control at 0 dB 200 mVrms volume control fully clockwise Input Impedance 30 k for Line Leve...

Page 20: ...s volume control fully clockwise Input Impedance 30 k for Line Level inputs 56 k for Hi Level inputs 40 k for XLR input each leg balanced to ground XLR Input Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Positive Pin 3 Negative...

Page 21: ...her using a remote control or with a small volume knob on the back panel Make sure that this is adjusted correctly Check that your preamplifier or receiver s sub output is turned on Some systems only...

Page 22: ...tellite TV or roof top antennas Make sure that they are disconnected where they first enter the room so they are making no connection to your preampli fier TV or any other component If the hum is caus...

Page 23: ...all not in any event include property or any other incidental or consequential dam ages which may result from the failure of this product Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied wa...

Page 24: ...Manual part number 913 101 00 Rev B Solitaire...

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