9 SETTING UP TO lISTEN
• As the subwoofer produces bass sounds only, it is difficult to detect its location by ear. Ideally though, position the
subwoofer alongside the wall nearest to the screen. A corner position will produce more bass output for a given
volume setting.
• Make sure the POWER switch on the HTS subwoofer is in the OFF position. Set the subwoofer controls as follows:
• Set the HTX subwoofer VOLUME to MIN, PHASE SWITCH to 0, CROSSOVER to half way between 50 and 200
(marker pointing vertically).
• Set your 5.1 receiver/ decoder to SMALL SPEAKERS, LFE or SUB output to ON, switch the rest of your system ON
and play a favourite movie. Refer to the equipment manufacture’s instruction manual if you need help in making these
settings.
• Connect the HTS subwoofer to a convenient mains socket using the lead and plug supplied.
• Switch the HTS subwoofer to ON and set the VOLUME half way between MIN and MAX. Assess the bass signal
strength and adjust VOLUME accordingly. The purpose of a subwoofer is to enhance the bass or low frequencies but
not to overpower the music or film dialogue.
• The set up can be checked by using the noise signal calibration facility in most 5.1 receivers/decoders. Using this
noise signal the HTS subwoofer will produce a low frequency sound a little like a continuous distant thunderstorm. The
noise signal should be of the same loudness from all the speakers as the test signal cycles round the system. Adjust
the individual channels on the decoder to achieve this.
• If it proves impossible to produce an even and well integrated bass with your main loudspeakers, try setting the
PHASE switch to 180. You may also wish to experiment with the CROSSOVER frequency setting.
10 AUTO POWER/ SlEEP FUNCTION
The HTS subwoofer can be left permanently switched ON. When a signal is present from the 5.1 decoder it will ‘waken
up’ and operate normally. When a signal is absent for approximately 20 minutes it will go back to ‘sleep mode’ and
consume very little power. If you are not using your subwoofer for long periods of time, for example going on holiday,
then switch to OFF and remove the power cable plug from the mains outlet.
11 CARE OF CABINET
The cabinet should only be cleaned with a dry cloth, or with a light application of quality non-silicone furniture polish.
