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This warranty is void if the serial number has been removed or

defaced.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights.  Y ou may also have other

rights which vary from state to state.  Some states do not allow the

exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limi-

tations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above may not

apply to you.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE

Please call us at (800) 225-9847 

W

e

 will promptly advise you of what action to take.  W

e

 may direct you

to an authorized Acoustic Research Service Center or ask you to send

your speaker to the factory for repair

.  Y

ou will need to present the orig-

inal bill of sale to establish the date of purchase.  

PLEASE DO NOT

SHIP YOUR ACOUSTIC RESEARCH PRODUCT FOR REPAIR
WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.  PLEASE DO NOT RETURN
PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS, IT IS NOT A SERVICE
LOCATION.

Y

ou are responsible for transporting your product for

repair and for payment of any initial shipping charges.  However , we

will pay the return shipping charges if the repairs are covered under

warranty

.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

ATTENTION

:

Please read these instructions thoroughly before

attempting to operate your AR Subwoofer.  Be sure to

save this manual for future reference.  Also save your bill

of sale, as it may be required for warranty service. 

CAUTION:

Please ensure that the correct plug is used on your AC 

outlet.  

CLEANING - Unplug the AR subwoofer from the wall 

outlet before cleaning.  Do not use liquid cleaners or

aerosol cleaners.  Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

ATTACHMENTS

- Do not place the AR Subwoofer on

an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.  The

product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or

adult, and serious damage to the product.  The ideal

location for your subwoofer is on the floor

.

VENTILATION

- Slots and openings in the AR

Subwoofer are provided for ventilation, to ensure reli-

able operation and to protect it from overheating, these

openings must not be blocked by placing the product on

a bed, sofa rug, or other similar surface.  The AR

Subwoofer should not be placed in a built in installation

such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is

provided or Acoustic Research’s instructions have been

adhered to.

POWER SOURCES 

- The AR Subwoofer should be 

operated only from the type of power source indicated

on the marking label.  If you are not sure of power sup-

ply to your home, consult your Acoustic Research dealer

or local power company

.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION 

- The AR Subwoofer

may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current

line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).

This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way

.

This is a safety feature.  If you are unable to insert the

plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.  If the

plug is still unable to fit, contact your electrician to

replace your obsolete outlet.

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, conven-

ience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the

Subwoofer

.

LIGHTNING 

- For added protection for the AR

Subwoofer during a lightning storm, or when left unat-

tended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it

from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable

system.  This will prevent damage to the AR

Subwoofer

due to a lightning and power-line surges.

OVERLOADING

- Do not overload wall outlets, exten-

sion cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this

can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY 

- Never push objects of

any kind into this product through openings as they may

touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that

could result in a fire or electric shock.  Never spill liquid

of any kind on the AR Subwoofer

.

SERVICING

- Do not attempt to service the AR sub-

woofer yourself as opening or removing covers may

expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.  Refer

all servicing to qualified Acoustic Research service per-

sonnel.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

- Unplug the AR 

s

u

b

woofer from the wall outlet and refer servicing to quali-

fied service personnel under the following conditions:

A.

When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

B.

If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen 

into the product.

C.

If the product has been exposed to rain or water

.

D.

If the product does not operate normally by follow-

ing the operating instructions.  Adjust only those

controls that are covered by the operating 

instructions as an improper adjustment of other 

controls may result in damage and will often

require extensive work by a qualified technician to

restore the AR subwoofer to its normal operation.

E.

If the AR subwoofer has been dropped or damaged 

in any way

.

F.

When the product exhibits a distinct change in a 

performance - this indicates need for service.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

- When replacement parts are

required, be sure the service technician has used

replacement parts specified by Acoustic Research or

have the same characteristics as the original part.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric

shock, or other hazards.

SAFETY CHECK

- Upon completion of any service or

repairs to this product, ask the service technician to 

perform safety checks to determine that the product is in

proper operating condition.

HEAT 

- The AR subwoofer should be situated away from

heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or

other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Summary of Contents for ARPR1212 Performance series

Page 1: ...way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug is still unable to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet 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 c...

Page 2: ...oid electrical shock DO NOT OPEN THE SUBWOOFER There are no user serviceable parts inside CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead sym...

Page 3: ... out to another LFE input on an additional AR powered loudspeaker or subwoofer LOW PASS FREQUENCY CONTROL Adjusts the upper frequency limit for audio signals going to the Subwoofer amplifier This control helps you adjust the systems tonal balance LEVEL CONTROL Balances the loudness of the Subwoofer relative to the Front speakers and compensates for room effects on the Subwoofer s output PHASE SWIT...

Page 4: ...t is all the way down there won t be any sound Check that the Receiver s Input Selector is set to an active source of audio signals and that a Tape Monitor Loop is not engaged Be sure that the Receiver s Speaker Selector switch is turned on to the terminals A or B 1or 2 that you have your Front speakers connected to If the Receiver has a headphone jack you can use headphones to check the Receiver ...

Page 5: ... ap pareil Si vous n êtes pas sûr e du type d alimentation électrique installée à votre domicile consultez votre revendeur Acoustic Research ou la compagnie d électricité locale CONNEXION DE MISE A LA TERRE OU POLARISATION Le caisson de basse AR peut être équipé d une fiche bipolaire irréversible à courant alternatif polarisé fiche dotée d une broche plus large que l autre Cette fiche s adaptera d...

Page 6: ...électrique Conservez tous les branchements hors de la portée des enfants Afin d éviter tout choc électrique NE TENTEZ PAS D OUVRIR LE CAIS SON DE BASSE Aucune pièce util isable ne se trouve à l intérieur MISE EN GARDE RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR AVERTISSEMENT DANGER DE CHOC NE PAS OUVRIR AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR MISE EN GARDE AFIN DE REDUIRE LE RISQUE DE CHOC ELEC T...

Page 7: ...a prise femelle d entrée LFE et vous permet de former une sortie de boucle entre le signal d entrée LFE et une autre entrée LFE sur un haut parleur ou à un caisson de basse alimenté par du courant alternatif supplémentaire REGLAGE DE LA FREQUENCE DU PASSE BAS Règle la limite de fréquence supérieure des signaux audio sur l amplificateur du caisson de basse Cette commande vous permet de régler l équ...

Page 8: ...pport S il est grillé remplacez le fusible par un fusible de même type et de même calibre Si cela ne résout pas le pr1oblème rapportez le caisson de basse chez votre reven deur pour le faire réparer AUCUNE PIECE UTILISABLE NE SE TROUVE A L INTERIEUR DE L APPAREIL Vous n obtenez aucun son des haut parleurs avant Assurez vous que les interrupteurs de MARCHE ARRÊT du récepteur et du caisson de basse ...

Page 9: ... contacto con su electricista para reemplazar su toma de cor riente que se ha quedado obsoleta PROTECCIÓN PARA EL CABLE DE RED Los cables de sum inistro de electricidad han de estar colocados de manera que no se pueda andar sobre ellos o puedan ser agujereados por otros objetos Poniendo especial atención en los cables del enchufe en las regletas y en el punto donde salen del subwoofer RAYOS Para a...

Page 10: ...las conexiones fuera del alcance de los niños Con el fin de evitar una sacudida eléctrica NO ABRA el subwoofer Dentro no encontrará ninguna pieza que pueda ser reparada por el usuario PRECAUCIÓN RIESGO DE SACUDIDA ELÉCTRICA NO ABRIR ADVERTENCIA RIESGO DE SACUDIDA ELÉCTRICA NO ABRIR AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR PRECAUCIÓN PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE SACUDIDA ELÉCTRICA NO RETIRE LA TAP...

Page 11: ...SALIDA LFE Está conectado desde el interior al enchufe de entrada LFE y permite un bucle desde la señal de entrada LFE hasta otra señal de entrada LFE en el subwoofer o en el altavoz adicional de AR CONTROL DE FRECUENCIAS DE PASO BAJO Ajusta el límite supe rior de frecuencias para las señales de audio que van al amplificador del subwoofer Este control ayuda a ajustar el equilibrio tonal del sistem...

Page 12: ...ptor está girado hacia los terminales A o B 1 ó 2 donde ha conectado los altavoces Frontales Si el receptor dispone de un enchufe para los cascos puede utilizar éstos para comprobar la salida del Receptor Compruebe los cables y las conexiones que van de los terminales de salida del altavoz Frontal del Receptor a los terminales del altavoz de entrada del subwoofer Pruebe a quitar el subwoofer de su...

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