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User's Manual

User's Manual

have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus 

has been exposed to rain or moisture, does 

not operate normally, or has been dropped.

 

Confiez toute réparation à un personnel 

qualifié. Une réparation est nécessaire lorsque 

l'appareil a été endommagé de quelque façon 

que ce cordon d'alimentation ou la fiche est 

endommagé, liquide a été renversé ou des 

objets sont tombés dans l'appareil, l'appareil 

a été exposé à la pluie ou à l'humidité, ne 

fonctionne pas normalement, ou s'il est tombé.

15. The mains plug (appliance coupler) is used as 

the disconnect device, the disconnect device 

shall remain accessible and operable at all 

times. 

La fiche d'alimentation (appareil coupleur) 

est utilisé comme dispositif de déconnexion, 

le dispositif de déconnexion doit rester 

facilement accessible.

16. To completely disconnect this apparatus from 

the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply 

cord plug from the AC receptacle. 

Pour déconnecter complètement cet 

appareil du secteur, débranchez le cordon 

d'alimentation de la prise murale.

17. Open flame sources, such as lighted candles, 

should NOT be placed on the apparatus. 

Aucene source de flamme nue, telle que 

des bougies allumées, ne doit être placé sur 

l'appareil.

18. The apparatus should be connected to a 

main socket outlet with a protective earthing 

connection.

 

Borne de terre de protection. L'appareil doit 

être connecté à une prise secteur avec une 

prise de terre.

Safety Instructions..........................2

Introduction................................4

Unpacking and Care.......................4

Control Panel Features...................6

Installation............................8

Connections.........................9

Location...................................10

Room Equalization Procedure......12

System Configurations.................14

Specifications..........................18

Troubleshooting Guide..................20

Limited Warranty...........................22

Service Assistance.......................23

TAbLE OF CONTENTS

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FCC Required Text: 

NOTE: 

This equipment has been tested and 

found to comply with the limits for a Class b digital 

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.  

 

These limits are designed to provide reasonable 

protection against harmful interference in a 

residential installation. This equipment generates, 

uses, and can radiate, radio frequency energy 

and, if not installed and used in accordance with 

the instructions, may cause harmful interference 

to radio communications. However, there is no 

guarantee that interference will not occur in a 

particular installation. If this equipment does 

cause harmful interference to radio or television 

reception, which can be determined by turning the 

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to 

try to correct the interference by one or more of the 

following measures:
• 

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• 

Increase the separation between the 

equipment and receiver.

• 

Connect the equipment into an outlet on 

a circuit different from that to which the 

receiver is connected.

• 

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help.

 

 

 

 

 

Changes or modifications not expressly approved 

by the party responsible for compliance could void 
the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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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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