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User's Manual

User's Manual

Important Safety Instructions

1.  Read these Instructions.

 

Lisez et suivez ces instructions.

2.   Keep these instructions.

       

Conservez ces instructions.

3.   Heed all Warnings.

 

Respectez tous les avertissements.

4.   Follow all instructions. 

Suivez toutes les instructions.

5.   Do not use this apparatus near water.

 

Ne pas utiliser cet appareil près de l'eau.

6.   Clean only with a dry cloth.

 

Nettoyer uniquement avec  

un chiffon sec.

7.   Do not block any ventilation openings.  

Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s 

instructions.

 

Ne pas bloquer les ouvertures de ventilation. 

Installer conformément aux instructions du 

fabricant.

8.   Do not install near any heat sources such 

as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other 

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce 

heat.

 

Ne pas installer près de sources de chaleur 

telles que radiateurs, registres de chaleur, 

poêles ou autres appareils (y compris les 

amplificateurs) produisant de la chaleur.

9.  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the 

polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized 

plug has two blades with one wider than the 

other. A grounding-type plug has two blades 

and a third grounding prong. The wide blade 

or the third prong is provided for your safety.  

If the provided plug does not fit into your 

outlet, consult an electrician for replacement  

of the obsolete outlet.

       Ne détruisez pas la sécurité de la terre ou 

polarisées - fiche. Une fiche polarisée possède 

deux lames dont une est plus large que l'autre. 

Si la fiche fournie ne rentre pas dans votre 

prise, consultez un électricien pour remplacer 

la prise obsolète.

10.  Protect the power cord from being walked on 

or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience 

receptacles, and the point where they exit 

from the apparatus.

 

Protégez le cordon d'alimentation d'être 

piétiné ou pincé, particulièrement au niveau 

des fiches, des prises, et le point où ils sortent 

de l'appareil.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by 

the manufacturer.  

N'utilisez que des accessoires specifies par le 

fabricant.

12. Use only with a cart, 

stand, tripod, bracket, 

or table specified by the 

manufacturer, or sold with 

the apparatus. When a cart 

or rack is used, use caution 

when moving the cart/apparatus combination 

to avoid injury from tip-over. 

Utilisez uniquement un chariot, stand, trépied, 

support ou table spécifiés par le fabricant 

ou vendu avec l'appareil. Quand un panier 

ou rack est utilisé, faites attention lorsque 

vous déplacez l'ensemble chariot / appareil, 

pour éviter d'éventuelles blessures en cas de 

chute.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms 

or when unused for long periods of time. 

 

Débranchez cet appareil pendant les orages 

ou lorsqu'il n'est pas utilize pendant de 

longues périodes de temps.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service 

personnel. Servicing is required when 

the apparatus has been damaged in any 

way, such as power-supply cord or plug is 

damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects 

Ce symbole est destiné à alerter l'utilisateur de la 

présence d'opération et de maintenance (entretien) 

dans la documentation accompagnant l'appareil.

Le symbole de l’éclair fléché dans un triangle 

équilatéral, est destiné à alerter l’utilisateur de 

la présence d’une “tension dangereuse” dans le 

boîtier du produit qui peuvent être des ampleur 

suffisante pour constituer un risque d’électrocution

aux personnes.

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Summary of Contents for XTEQ10

Page 1: ...ELECTOR User s Manual XTEQ 8 XTEQ 10 XTEQ 12 Subwoofer VOLTAGE SELEC TOR 100 120 V T10AL 250V 220 240 V T6AL 250V 50 60 Hz 900 W 9901375_Rev A_Sunfire_XTEQ_User_Manual_0812_PRINT_ENG indd 1 8 12 14 7...

Page 2: ...cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Prot gez le cordon d alimentation d tre pi tin ou pinc particuli rem...

Page 3: ...and Care 4 Control Panel Features 6 Installation 8 Connections 9 Location 10 Room Equalization Procedure 12 System Configurations 14 Specifications 18 TroubleshootingGuide 20 Limited Warranty 22 Servi...

Page 4: ...e big breakthrough features of the subwoofer are its innovate tracking down converter amplifier its long throw high back electromotive force driver and its fully automatic room equalizer Taken togethe...

Page 5: ...This will prevent any loud surprises 3 Phase Control This control changes the relative phase of the subwoofer with respect to the other speakers Use this control to help blend the subwoofer with the r...

Page 6: ...nnections 8 Output Switch This switch affects the frequency range of the line level outputs In the bypass position the outputs are a full range copy of the input signals In the 85 Hz position the outp...

Page 7: ...ption has been factory configured for 100 120v Should the AC voltage need to be changed to 220 240v please complete the following steps Always unplug the power cord and all other connections before mo...

Page 8: ...2 inches away from any walls The metal bottom plate serves as the amplifier heat sink and also as a conduit to remove internal heat to the outside AC Power Considerations Ensure that the unit is plugg...

Page 9: ...ssibility of an audible hum in your system caused by a ground loop Whenever possible keep the power cords away from the signal cables or speaker wires to prevent any hum or interference being heard in...

Page 10: ...ic samples with heavy bass Walk around the room listening and stand in all the positions where you might be able to place the subwoofer Location Try crouching down and try the corners Find a place for...

Page 11: ...anced auto equalization system available As you found in the last exercise Location subwoofer performance is greatly affected by the room in which it is situated and the positioning within the room Th...

Page 12: ...llow the steps outlined below 1 Install the subwoofer in the best location for your room see previous section 2 The calibration must be done while the listening room is quiet Please turn off any noisy...

Page 13: ...is the procedure for the Room Equalization 1 If you are using two XTEQ subwoofers make sure that they are connected using the SLAVE output of the first sub to the SLAVE input of the second 2 Back pane...

Page 14: ...ire Subwoofer s crossover frequency is set to 100 Hz This is by no means an ironclad rule rather it is a good starting point Refer to the crossover frequency control details within this document as we...

Page 15: ...cks often contain differential L R bass The opening scene in Transformers for example has loads of L R bass information If this is not preserved the bass in these scenes sounds anemic Therefore system...

Page 16: ...ASS or 85 Hz In the 85 Hz position the signals coming out of the subwoofer s outputs are a copy of the signals going into the subwoofer except that the low bass is filtered out This uses the subwoofer...

Page 17: ...s not require any connections to its line level inputs Before the EQ procedure make sure that both XTEQ subwoofers are connected together as shown The microphone should be connected to the first subwo...

Page 18: ...Line Level RCA Nominal Impedance 15k Input Mono Balanced XLR Nominal Impedance 14k Balanced XLR Nominal Impedance 14k Balanced XLR Nominal Impedance 14k Slave Line Level Mono RCA Nominal Impedance 8k...

Page 19: ...19 s Manual User s Manual VOLTAGE SELEC TOR 100 120 V T10AL 250V 220 240 V T6AL 250V 50 60 Hz 900 W 9901375_Rev A_Sunfire_XTEQ_User_Manual_0812_PRINT_ENG indd 19 8 12 14 7 10 PM...

Page 20: ...plifier or receiver s sub output is turned on Some systems only have a sub output signal when the front speakers are set to small If the preamplifier s subwoofer LFE output has an adjustable crossover...

Page 21: ...come from outside the room such as cable TV satellite 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 preamplifier...

Page 22: ...nger available and cannot be repaired effectively Core Brands at its sole option may replace it with a different model of equal or greater value or refund the original purchase price paid THE FOREGOIN...

Page 23: ...that Core Brands only sells its products via the Internet through a select group of authorized Internet dealers These are listed on our website at www sunfire com Products offered on the Internet thro...

Page 24: ...re is a registered trademark of Corebrands LLC a Nortek company All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners We reserve the right to change specifications descriptions and prices w...

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