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Specifications

All specifications are subject to change at any time, in order to improve the
product.

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Frequency Response

20 – 80 Hz ± 3dB relative to the target curve

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Maximum Output (at one meter in

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space)

113 dB @ 24 Hz

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Maximum Output (at one foot in

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space)

122 dB @ 24 Hz

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Rated Power

400W

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Mains voltage:

100/120V, or 230/240V

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Dimensions

7” by 22.5” by 37”

17.8 cm by 57.15 cm by 94 cm

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Power consumption:

575W (±5%) at full power

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Shipping weight

72 lbs. (33 kg)

For more information, see your Wisdom Audio dealer, or contact:

Wisdom Audio
1572 College Parkway, Suite 164
Carson City, NV 89706
www.wisdomaudio.com
[email protected]
Ph: 775.887.8850
Fax: 775.887.8820

Summary of Contents for Sage SCS

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Sage SCS Subwoofer ...

Page 2: ...ltage Directive standards of the European Community 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 an...

Page 3: ...ower cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at 10 plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the ap paratus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 11 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long peri 12 ods of time Refer all servicing to qualified personnel Servicing is required when the ap 13 paratus has been damage...

Page 4: ...cement 10 Left Right Speakers 10 Center Channel 10 Remote Setup via Modem 10 Surround Speakers 11 Subwoofer Placement 11 Room Treatment 12 Professional Acoustic Design 12 References 12 Rear Panel 14 Remote turn on tip polarity 17 Setting Up the SCS 18 Using the Wisdom Audio SC 1 18 Using a Surround Processor 18 Using a Stereo Preamplifier 18 North American Warranty 20 Five Year Warranty 20 Obtaini...

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Page 6: ...gister your system To register your warranty please complete the form at the following address on the internet http www wisdomaudio com registration Doing so will ensure that there will be no delays should you ever require war ranty service If accessing the internet is inconvenient you can send a copy of the sales receipt showing your name address and the products purchased to the address shown in...

Page 7: ... Transmission Line subwoofer or RTL sub for short All dynamic drivers develop energy on both sides of the diaphragm with the rear energy being 180 out of phase with the front energy If you allow the driver to operate in free space no enclosure the front and rear energies largely cancel each other out especially at low frequencies In our Regenerative Transmission Line subwoofer the energy from the ...

Page 8: ...it is unwise for a single person to attempt doing so Do not attempt to lift your SCS while bending or twisting from the waist Use your legs for lifting not your back Always stand as straight as possible and keep the SCS close to your body to reduce strain on your back The SCS is fully assembled on delivery and preset for 230V operation If your AC mains service is 115 120V as is the case in North A...

Page 9: ...ng into the details we recommend staying with rectangular rooms whose dimensions do not share common divisors Thus a room with dimensions of 8 by 16 by 20 would be quite poor since the dimensions are all divisible by a length of 4 and 16 is also a multiple of 8 By contrast a room whose dimensions are 9 by 16 by 29 would be much better since none of the dimensions are mathematically related to one ...

Page 10: ... Goal 2 Smooth consistent bass Oft cited rules of thumb for smoother bass reproduction include both placing the speakers at different distances from the side walls vs the wall behind them and placing them at odd fractions of the room s dimensions e g fractions in which the denominator is an odd number like 1 3 2 5 2 7 etc But nothing replaces your experience in your room combined with your dealer ...

Page 11: ...oofer Placement Subwoofers offer somewhat greater flexibility in placement since the frequen cies they reproduce are not readily localizable by the human ear This is due to the fact that the wavelengths they reproduce are more than ten feet 3 meters long but our ears are located only about 6 7 inches 17 cm apart Thus these extremely long waves do not contribute meaningfully to the imaging that the...

Page 12: ...avy insu lated drapes diffusion can be provided by a well stocked bookcase with books of varied sizes Alternatively you can buy purpose designed room treatments some sources listed under References below The important things to remember are these a good room should have a bal ance of absorption and diffusion and if you are going to treat only a few areas of the room the first reflection points are...

Page 13: ...nnovations http www acousticinnovations com Acoustic Sciences Corporation http www acousticsciences com Echo Busters http www echobusters com MSR Acoustics http www msr inc com home_theater hometheater html RPG Diffusor Systems http www rpginc com ...

Page 14: ... distributor 1 Output Level Control When using the Left and Right inputs this flush mounted control adjusts the volume of the SCS over a wide range Use it to establish a volume for the SCS that matches the volume of the main speakers This control is bypassed when using the SSP Direct input since the volume control function is handled by the surround sound processor 2 Polarity Switch Use this slidi...

Page 15: ...ve multiple outputs use a Y adapter to send the same full range signal to both the SCS and the power amplifier for the main speakers Balanced interconnects are less susceptible to picking up noise than are single ended interconnects As such if your system gives you the choice of using either balanced or single ended connections the balanced XLR connections are preferred 4 Single Ended RCA Inputs T...

Page 16: ...arth ground of the AC power cord We recommend that care be taken to ensure that all AC plugs for the equipment in the system be wired so as to ensure proper AC polarity Doing so will minimize noise in the system In the U S a simple AC mains tester found at any hardware store can test to ensure that your electrical outlets are wired properly Elsewhere in the world for example in European Union coun...

Page 17: ... it will place the SCS into Stand by it will return to Operate when the voltage on the plug reaches the 3 20V range or when the plug is removed Your Wisdom Audio dealer can help you take advantage of these design features to maximize your system s convenience and versatility 10 AC Mains Voltage Selector This switch reconfigures the SCS for either 115V or 230V operation Warning NEVER change the pos...

Page 18: ...brate the system as you normally would following the directions provided by the owners manual for the surround processor The internal crossover and level controls of the SCS are bypassed when using this input so your surround processor has complete control over what the subwoofer is given to do Using a Stereo Preamplifier The somewhat tricky setup is when you use the SCS or any subwoofer for that ...

Page 19: ...ncy just until the thick quality goes away The thickness you hear is an indication that the SCS and your main speakers are beginning to overlap creating an excess of energy in the overlap region Back it off until the transition from one to the other is done more smoothly 4 Return to the Output Level control and fine tune the volume of the SCS now that the transition to the main speakers is better ...

Page 20: ...ess warranty on this loudspeaker Neither this warranty nor any other warranty express or implied including any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness shall extend beyond the warranty period No respon sibility is assumed for any incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and other states do not allow the exclusion or limi...

Page 21: ...to contact Wisdom Audio for further service information or parts The Wisdom Audio Service Department works closely with your dealer to solve your service needs expediently Important Return authorization must be obtained from Wisdom Audio s Service Department BEFORE a unit is shipped for service It is extremely important that information about a problem be explicit and com plete A specific comprehe...

Page 22: ...Output at one foot in 1 4 space 122 dB 24 Hz Rated Power 400W Mains voltage 100 120V or 230 240V Dimensions 7 by 22 5 by 37 17 8 cm by 57 15 cm by 94 cm Power consumption 575W 5 at full power Shipping weight 72 lbs 33 kg For more information see your Wisdom Audio dealer or contact Wisdom Audio 1572 College Parkway Suite 164 Carson City NV 89706 www wisdomaudio com information wisdomaudio com Ph 77...

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Page 26: ... Audio Inc All rights reserved Printed in U S A Wisdom Audio 1572 College Parkway Suite 164 Carson City Nevada 89706 USA Telephone 775 887 8850 Fax 775 887 8820 WISDOM and the stylized W are registered trademarks of Wisdom Audio ...

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