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Safety Instructions

CAUTION

RISK OF SHOCK

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, 

do not remove cover (or back). No user-

serviceable parts inside. Only refer servicing to 

qualified service personnel.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do 
not expose this unit to rain or moisture.  

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning flash & arrowhead 

symbol, within an equilateral triangle, 

is intended to alert you to the 

presence of danger.

The exclamation point within an 

equilateral triangle is intended to alert 

you to the presence of important 

operating and servicing instructions.   

1. Read Instructions

 - All the safety and operating 

instructions should be read before the appliance is 

operated.

2. Retain Instructions

 - The safety and operating 

instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings

 - All warnings on the appliance and in 

the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions

 - All operating and use 

instructions should be followed. 

5. Attachments

 - Do not use attachments not 

recommended by the product manufacturer as they may 

cause hazards.

6. Water and Moisture

 - Do not use this unit near water. 

For example, near a bathtub or in a wet basement and 

the like.

7. Carts and Stands

 - The appliance should be used 

only  with a cart or stand that is recommended by the 

manufacturer.

7 A.

 An appliance and cart combination 

should be moved with care. Quick stops, 

excessive force, and uneven surfaces may 

cause an overturn.

8. Ventilation

 - The appliance should be situated so its 

 location does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For 

 example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, 

 sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the 

 ventilation slots.

9. Heat

 - The appliance should be situated away from

 heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, 

 stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) 

 that produce heat.

10. Power Sources

 - The appliance should be 

 connected to a power supply only of the type described 

 in the operating instructions or as marked on the 

 appliance.

                                                                                          

11. Grounding or Polarization

 - Precautions should be 

 taken so that the grounding or polarization means of 

 an appliance is not defeated.

12. Power-Cord Protection

 - Power-supply cords 

 should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked 

 on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, 

 paying particular attention to cords at plugs, 

 convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit 

 from the appliance.

13. Cleaning

 - Unplug this unit from the wall outlet 

 before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or 

 aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

14. Power lines

 - An outdoor antenna should be 

 located away from power lines.

15. Nonuse Periods

 - The power cord of the appliance 

 should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused 

 for a long period of time.

16. Object and Liquid Entry

 - Care should be taken so 

 that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the 

 enclosure through openings.

17. Damage Requiring Service

 - The appliance should 

 be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A.  The power supply cord or plug has been damaged; or 

B.  Objects have fallen into the appliance; or

C.  The appliance has been exposed to rain; or

D.  The appliance does not appear to operate normally 

      or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E.  The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure 

      damaged.

18. Servicing

 - The user should not attempt to service 

 the appliance beyond that described in the operating 

 instructions. All other servicing should be referred to 

 qualified service personnel.

Note: 

To CATV system installer's (U.S.A.): This reminder is 

provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to 

Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for 

proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the 

cable ground shall be connected as close to the point of 

cable entry as practical.

Summary of Contents for SUB-1500

Page 1: ...e Crossover for Variable Low pass Filtering Low level RCA High level MDP Inputs Outputs Dual port Enclosure for Efficient Release of Acoustic Energy and Thermal Build up Small Footprint Design and Rec...

Page 2: ...other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat 10 Power Sources The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on t...

Page 3: ...1728 Curtiss Court La Verne CA 91750 Toll Free 800 678 5348 TEL 909 593 8893 FAX 909 593 8890 VocoPro Company Email Directory Customer Service General Information info vocopro com Tech Support techsu...

Page 4: ...al and leave it there Pay attention to the different levels in various recordings Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future After all we want you listeni...

Page 5: ...eatures SUB 1500 200W Powered Subwoofer 200 Watts of Powerful Low end Bass for Rich and Full spectrum Audio Experience 15 Long throw Coated Woofer for Great Sound and Durability Adjustable Crossover f...

Page 6: ...buse This may result in an electrical shock or fire hazard 4 AC Outlet Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous as well as frayed cords and broken plugs Avoid compounding these situatio...

Page 7: ...ngs to remember All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is installed and operated The life span of your purchase can depend on how well you take care of it 2 Dama...

Page 8: ...nts until you find an optimum location General acoustical guidelines to be kept in mind Every acoustic space is unique and experimentation is an important key in finding the best possible location in...

Page 9: ...e systems we are NOT talking about RF type interference but rather acoustic interference or the direct sonic radiation mixed with reflections from adjacent surfaces especially floors rear walls and si...

Page 10: ...se uneven from place to place in your room To experience with this yourself put on a CD with a strong consistent bass line Notice how the volume of the bass goes up and down as you move around the roo...

Page 11: ...with Boomy Sound Medium High Bass Ouput with Smoother Sound ROOM ROOM Lower Bass Output with Smoothest Sound Symmetrical Placement Avoid putting the SUB 1500 the same distance from two walls For examp...

Page 12: ...e proper position read on The quickest way to place your SUB 1500 is to wire it up and place it in your favorite listening position or the position where you ll be listening most of the time For a sma...

Page 13: ...ce of these connections putting more of a strain on your receivers amplifier Things to Consider Before Making the Connection The Connection Methods There are a number of methods to connect your SUB 15...

Page 14: ...email technical support if the outputs on your main amplifier do not have true ground Connecting to a Device with No Pre amp Outputs Benefit RCA audio cables are less expensive that MDP cables This is...

Page 15: ...th respect to the main speakers If the subwoofer is out of phase with the main speakers bass response is at a reduced performance level and may sound weak When all speakers are in phase full frequency...

Page 16: ...e should be most audible in the mid bass If you cannot detect a difference leave the PHASE switch in the in phase position see Advanced Operations for more on phase Adjust the SUB 1500 s CROSSOVER and...

Page 17: ...You will want to have a person with you to help with testing as it makes things much easier First have one person sitting close to the SUB 1500 making the adjustments connections and the other person...

Page 18: ...nsure that the center channel mode on the receiver is in the NORMAL or SMALL position If your receiver has a variable subwoofer output level control ensure that the output level is at maximum Try movi...

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