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Manual Version 1.3 November 2009
Page 1: ...2009 SV Sound LLC 6420 Belmont Avenue Girard OHIO 703 845 1472 www svsound com SV Sound LLC Manual Version 1 3 November 2009...
Page 2: ...ick start guide Installation software CD Operator Manual Installation software CutePDF Writer SVS desktop pack 10 USB cable Matched Audyssey calibration microphone Isolated AC DC power supply1 Mono mi...
Page 3: ...he AS EQ1 to your Audio System 11 Calibrating the AS EQ1 in your Listening Environment 13 Integrate the AS EQ1 with your Auto EQ Receiver or Pre Pro 14 Channel Configuration 18 Level Matching 19 Measu...
Page 4: ...e plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two prongs and a third grounding point The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If...
Page 5: ...as 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 15 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or elec...
Page 6: ...s analysis in both frequency and time domain for superior artifact free bass adapted for your room Dual subwoofer processing for better blending and integration with main channels FIR filters to avoid...
Page 7: ...AS EQ1 Operator Manual 2009 SV Sound LLC 6420 Belmont Avenue Girard OHIO 703 845 1472 www svsound com SV Sound LLC Introduction 7 SVS AS EQ1 Features FIG 4...
Page 8: ...erencing the AS EQ1 in this manual we are referring to the hardware device that integrates into your audio system When referencing Sub EQ in this manual we are referring to the software GUI that runs...
Page 9: ...e with your AS EQ1 into your CD drive on the computer you will be using to configure the AS EQ1 If the drive has been configured for AutoRun the installer should automatically run If not browse the dr...
Page 10: ...anual you can simply drag a copy from the Start All Programs Audyssey Labs folder After installing the software on your PC you can start the Sub EQ application from this Install screen by clicking on...
Page 11: ...A input Take the cable formerly run from your AVR or Pre Pro to your subwoofer and connect to the AS EQ1 Sub A Output 2 Two subs driven from one output This is the most common configuration when runn...
Page 12: ...Q1 Operator Manual 2009 SV Sound LLC 6420 Belmont Avenue Girard OHIO 703 845 1472 www svsound com SV Sound LLC 12 Connecting the AS EQ1 toYour Audio System AS EQ1 Connection for Day to Day Operation F...
Page 13: ...r PC to recognize the AS EQ1 then start the Sub EQ GUI note that if you start the Sub EQ GUI before connecting the AS EQ1 via USB Sub EQ will not recognize the AS EQ1 is attached Terminate and restart...
Page 14: ...have chosen not to use the Auto EQ capability you MUST skip this step and proceed to the next Task Channel Configuration The AS EQ1 is designed to integrate with any Auto EQ system that may be part of...
Page 15: ...t panel of your AS EQ1 It is attached magnetically and should pull off easily 2 Take the Calibration Microphone from your AVR or Pre Pro NOT the Calibration Microphone from the AS EQ1 and plug it into...
Page 16: ...ion 16 The External Calibration task allows the AS EQ1 to intercept the calibration tones intended for your subwoofer s from the AVR or Pre Pro and pass it directly back to the AVR or Pre Pro The AVR...
Page 17: ...Operator Manual 2009 SV Sound LLC 6420 Belmont Avenue Girard OHIO 703 845 1472 www svsound com SV Sound LLC 17 Calibrating the AS EQ1 inYour Listening Environment AS EQ1 Configuration for Auto EQ Task...
Page 18: ...sk Level Matching NOTE FIG 13 When calibrating your subwoofers later in the process the AS EQ1 will treat dual subwoofers as fol lows OneINtotwoOUTrepresentsdualcombinedsubwoofers TheAS EQ1will ping S...
Page 19: ...le results during the upcoming Measurement task 1 Ensure the Gain on your subwoofer s plate amp is set to the middle of its range as a starting point 2 Set the Phase control of your subwoofer s to 0 t...
Page 20: ...or Pre Pro you can use a regular stereo White Red input using the Left or Right front speaker Ensure that any processing or bass management your AVR or Pre Pro may be performing on those inputs is dis...
Page 21: ...icking the Reset button as needed until the box turns green and you obtain a steady reading at near 0 0 which equates to 75 dB 3 dB Click the Next button on the Level Matching screen Using the gain co...
Page 22: ...n when you make a level change to your SAT or SUB will result in very slow changes to the displayed value and inaccurate data Make note the current existing trim setting in the AVR or Pre Pro speaker...
Page 23: ...for one type of input and or source material Check your owner s manual to see if this situation applies to your case Calibrating the AS EQ1 inYour Listening Environment Click the Next button on the Le...
Page 24: ...ual 2009 SV Sound LLC 6420 Belmont Avenue Girard OHIO 703 845 1472 www svsound com SV Sound LLC 24 Calibrating the AS EQ1 inYour Listening Environment AS EQ1 Configuration for Level Matching and Measu...
Page 25: ...s fluorescent lights home appliances light dimmers or any other noisy devices The AS EQ1 measures the background noise level in the room before playing the test signal from each subwoofer For the meas...
Page 26: ...with sufficient information about the room acoustics so it can develop an optimal EQ solution for all listening locations If you use the best practices below this will give 2 3 measurements per seati...
Page 27: ...our AVR or Pre Pro Calibrating the AS EQ1 inYour Listening Environment TASK Detection Results NOTE Ifyoursatellitespeakerhasuseableextensionandoutputat40Hz theAS EQ1mayrecommenditbesetto LARGE fullran...
Page 28: ...s to AS EQ1 28 Calibrating the AS EQ1 inYour Listening Environment If your AVR or Pre Pro does not have the capability to set the distance from your subwoofer s to your listening position you may need...
Page 29: ...ont Avenue Girard OHIO 703 845 1472 www svsound com SV Sound LLC 29 WARNING donotquittheSubEQapplicationordisconnectthe AS EQ1fromyourPCuntilthetransferiscomplete Calibrating the AS EQ1 inYour Listeni...
Page 30: ...will see a DRAFT watermark on the Results screen 2 If you are satisfied with the results of your calibration run press the Save Permanently to AS EQ1 button at which time the results of your calibrat...
Page 31: ...evious task If you would like to capture your results to a file for storage or sharing you can use one of many pdf file creator printer drivers available One such driver freeware is CutePDF which can...
Page 32: ...level in your AVR or Pre Pro set up menu If your Sub trim is between 3 5 dB and 3 5 dB your AS EQ1 is now successfully integrated into your audio system If the subwoofer trim level falls outside the...
Page 33: ...ergy produced at all frequencies covered by the speaker The attached graph shows a plot of sound energy of a flat subwoofer in an quasi anechoic environment When a speaker or subwoofer is then placed...
Page 34: ...ews is that there are several things that can be done to correct the effects of our room acoustics One thing that many people try is changing the placement of their speakers or subwoofer s in the room...
Page 35: ...om before and after applying electronic EQ You can clearly see in the two Subwoofer examples how boosted frequencies have been cut and where possible decreased frequencies have been boosted All of the...
Page 36: ...on bass frequencies and subwoofers has emerged SV Sound and Audyssey Laboratories each leaders in their respective fields of Speakers Subwoofers and Auto Equalization technology have created the late...
Page 37: ...ty against defects in materials and workmanship Upon return the products will be repaired and redelivered Naturally this warranty does not cover any product subjected to misuse or accidental damage Th...
