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OWNER’S MANUAL

MEGA Powered Subwoofers

S Series - Single Driver Series 

ES-SUB-MEGA-S8  

ES-SUB-MEGA-S10  
ES-SUB-MEGA-S12  
ES-SUB-MEGA-S15

D Series - Dual Driver Series

ES-SUB-MEGA-D8 
ES-SUB-MEGA-D10  
ES-SUB-MEGA-D12

Summary of Contents for MEGA D Series

Page 1: ...NER S MANUAL MEGA Powered Subwoofers S Series Single Driver Series ES SUB MEGA S8 ES SUB MEGA S10 ES SUB MEGA S12 ES SUB MEGA S15 D Series Dual Driver Series ES SUB MEGA D8 ES SUB MEGA D10 ES SUB MEGA D12 ...

Page 2: ...Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Utilisez uniquement avec le chariot le socle le trépied le support ou la table spécifiés par le fabricant ou vendu avec l appareil Lorsque vous utilisez un chariot soyez prudent lorsque...

Page 3: ...iques tels que les magnétophones téléviseurs radios ordinateurs et fours à micro ondes si placés à proximité 20 This product shall be used at maximum 35 degree Celsius ambient temperature Ce produit doit être utilisé à une température ambiante maximale de 35 degrés Celsius The lightning flash and arrow head within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of dangerous voltage inside the product ...

Page 4: ...evice complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and ISED s license exempt RSSs Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Cet appareil est conforme à la section 15 des règles de la FCC et ISED s aux RSS exempts de licence d ISED S...

Page 5: ...ualifiés ou entrepreneurs conformément aux normes FCC partie 15 203 IC RSS 247 Exigences d antenne Ne pas utiliser une antenne autre que celui fourni avec l appareil Cet émetteur ne doit pas être localisé ou fonctionner avec d autres antennes ou transmetteurs Les opérations dans la bande 5 15 5 25GHz sont limitées à l utilisation à l intérieur seulement RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipme...

Page 6: ...ath Home Systems LLC is committed to meeting all requirements of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE directive 2012 19 EC The WEEE directive requires the manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment who sell in EU countries 1 label their equipment to notify customers that it needs to be recycled and 2 provide a way for their products to be appropriately disposed of or recycl...

Page 7: ...P AND CONTROLS 10 GETTING CONNECTED 13 LINE LEVEL UNBALANCED INPUTS 13 UNBALANCED HI LEVEL INPUTS 14 BALANCED INPUTS 15 12V DC TRIGGER 16 IP CONTROL 16 EPISODE MEGA SUBWOOFER CONTROL AND SETUP APPLICATION 18 FINE TUNING 20 INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE GRILLES 21 CARPET SPIKES 21 CLEANING 21 SPECIFICATIONS 22 TROUBLESHOOTING 24 WARRANTY 24 CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 24 ...

Page 8: ...wood veneer finish Automatic Equalization The built in high performance DSP and the Episode MEGA app allow for simplified and precise equalization corrections of the subwoofer to your position in the room The app allows for multiple subwoofers in the same room or home to be independently equalized and controlled Inputs Unbalanced Features stereo RCA line level inputs for two channel applications F...

Page 9: ...r bass frequencies Some listeners will find this to be the best sounding result while others may find it overly boomy or muddy Experiment with the placement options available to you and follow the fine tuning instructions on page 12 of this manual Note for corner placement with the D Series Dual Driver For optimal performance we recommend that the subwoofer be placed at a 45 angle and at least 30c...

Page 10: ...sode Subwoofer Wireless Transmitter ES SUB WIFI TX MEGA sold separately See the ES SUB WIFI TX MEGA installation manual for complete pairing set up guide c Factory Reset Press and hold the button until the LED starts blinking quickly 100ms on off 10 15 seconds If the button is released subwoofer executes factory reset and restarts d Button Cancel To cancel a Button Press without changing anything ...

Page 11: ... and hold the button until the LED starts blinking quickly 100ms on off 10 to 15 seconds If the button is released subwoofer executes factory reset and restarts d Button Cancel To cancel a Button Press without changing anything Press and hold the button until the LED stops flashing 15 seconds Once the LED goes out release the button 4 STATUS LED Multi function LED attributes a AC Power Up LED blin...

Page 12: ...binding post inputs for speaker level connections 10 MAIN POWER SWITCH Primary power On Off Auto power On Off setting available through app 11 AC INLET Standard 2 prong IEC power jack NOTE The ES SUB MEGA D10 and D12 ship without an AC Power Fuse inserted Initial use requires the appropriate fuse selection and insertion into the fuse compartment at the bottom of the AC Inlet For 100 120V 50 60Hz u...

Page 13: ...el inputs do not connect RCA cables and or XLR cables to the subwoofer at the same time LINE LEVEL UNBALANCED INPUTS L R CEN SUB RS LS AV RECEIVER PROCESSOR Sub Balanced Out 12V Trigger Out Switched Outlet L R CEN SUB RS LS AV RECEIVER PROCESSOR Sub Balanced Out 12V Trigger Out Switched Outlet ES SUB MEGA S8 S10 ES SUB MEGA S12 S15 or Unbalanced LFE Left Right Unbalanced Preamp Out or Unbalanced L...

Page 14: ...gger Out Switched Outlet Left Right AV RECEIVER PROCESSOR Sub Balanced Out 12V Trigger Out Switched Outlet Left Right ES SUB MEGA S8 S10 ES SUB MEGA S12 S15 AV RECEIVER PROCESSOR Sub Balanced Out 12V Trigger Out Switched Outlet Left Right AV RECEIVER PROCESSOR Sub Balanced Out 12V Trigger Out Switched Outlet Left Right ES SUB MEGA D8 ES SUB MEGA D10 D12 ...

Page 15: ...10 D12 AV RECEIVER PROCESSOR Sub Balanced Out 12V Trigger Out Switched Outlet Left Right AV RECEIVER PROCESSOR Sub Balanced Out 12V Trigger Out Switched Outlet Left Right AV RECEIVER PROCESSOR Sub Balanced Out 12V Trigger Out Switched Outlet Left Right AV RECEIVER PROCESSOR Sub Balanced Out 12V Trigger Out Switched Outlet Left Right ES SUB MEGA D8 ES SUB MEGA D10 D12 ...

Page 16: ...er turns on when the signal goes away the amplifier turns off Connect the 12V trigger output of the AV receiver to the 12V trigger input of the D Series subwoofer using a high quality 3 5 mm 1 8 mono cable If the receiver does not have a 12V trigger output a 12V power supply plugged into a switched outlet on the receiver provides the same functionality 12V DC TRIGGER PIN CONFIGURATION 12V DC Tip G...

Page 17: ...LT LOGIN All models follow the same log in process for accessing the Local interface network settings Default User Name admin Default Password The Service Tag number found on the back of the subwoofer NOTE The above log in is reinstated if product is reset to default settings LOCAL INTERFACE ADJUSTMENTS The Local interface will show basic product information such as product name model MAC address ...

Page 18: ...e frequencies around 50 Hz giving the bass a more dramatic effect d Night reduces the maximum volume so you can still use your subwoofer without annoying the rest of the household Volume Adjust the volume slider so your subwoofer s output is balanced with the volume of your stereo surround speakers If you set your subwoofer s output too high it blurs the room s sound image which isn t desirable Ph...

Page 19: ...r 15 minutes the subwoofer goes into standby mode Depending on the amplifier being used you can adjust the sensitivity between 1 10mV Two options available Auto Off On via signal or Ethernet Low Pass Sets the frequency at which the Episode MEGA subwoofer starts to perform You can adjust the cutoff frequency by adjusting the slider You want to match your stereo surround speakers so the subwoofer ca...

Page 20: ...ions in the app for a successful calibration First the app asks you to hold your smartphone near the front of the Episode MEGA subwoofer After a short frequency sweep the app will ask you to move to your listening position and run a second frequency sweep With both measurements complete the app will show the corrected sound curve tailored to your room The equalization curve is kept in memory until...

Page 21: ... frame to separate the grille from the baffle of the subwoofer To install the grille start in one top corner and gently press the grille frame in around the front baffle pushing it in at each of the remaining three recessed holes CARPET SPIKES Each MEGA subwoofer includes a set of carpet spikes that can be installed on the bottom of the subwoofer when placing the subwoofer on a carpeted surface CL...

Page 22: ...ments via App Volume Preset EQ Modes Low Pass Phase Parametric EQ Delay Auto On Off Automatic EQ Calibration Volume Preset EQ Modes Low Pass Phase Parametric EQ Delay Auto On Off Automatic EQ Calibration Volume Preset EQ Modes Low Pass Phase Parametric EQ Delay Auto On Off Automatic EQ Calibration Volume Preset EQ Modes Low Pass Phase Parametric EQ Delay Auto On Off Automatic EQ Calibration Wirele...

Page 23: ...tments via App Volume Preset EQ Modes Low Pass Phase Parametric EQ Delay Auto On Off Automatic EQ Calibration Volume Preset EQ Modes Low Pass Phase Parametric EQ Delay Auto On Off Automatic EQ Calibration Volume Preset EQ Modes Low Pass Phase Parametric EQ Delay Auto On Off Automatic EQ Calibration Wireless Built in wireless receiver Compatible with ES SUB WIFI TX MEGA transmitter sold separately ...

Page 24: ...o products which have been abused modified or disassembled Products to be repaired under this warranty must be returned to SnapAV or a designated service center with prior notification and an assigned return authorization number RA CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT As a thank you for purchasing Episode Electronics products direct technical support services are available via phone or e mail We encourage...

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