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USER’S MANUAL

T18HT

Summary of Contents for T18HT

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Page 2: ...lert the user to the presence of uninsulated danger ous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte nance servicing instructions in the literature accompa nying the subwoofer ...

Page 3: ...Protection Power supply cords should be routed so 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 at which they exit from the subwoofer 11 Cleaning The subwoofer should only be cleaned with a dry cloth 12 Non Use Periods Lightning Storms The power cord of the subwoofer should be ...

Page 4: ...Please read all warnings on the subwoofer s amplifier There are no user serviceable parts inside the subwoofer Please refer all service questions to techsupport powersoundaudio com Table of Contents Unpacking 6 Placement 7 Installation 9 Warranty 15 Please read before unpacking your subwoofer We suggest unpacking your Power Sound Audio subwoofer on a carpeted floor This will avoid accidental scratc...

Page 5: ...al and power cord are located inside one of the spacers 4 Remove the grills and spacers 5 With assistance lift straight up on the shipping box to reveal your subwoofer 6 With assistance lift your subwoofer out of the shipping box and place it on a carpeted floor or blanket to prevent damage 7 Remove the plastic bag 8 Remove and retain the foam packaging the plastic covering and the shipping box 9 V...

Page 6: ...or example place the subwoofer directly behind the sofa Every room has its own set of acoustical challenges so experiment with different placement op tions as much as time allows One method that often works well particularly if the key seating positions are in close proximity to one another is to place the subwoofer in your key seating position and then walk around the room while a variety of bassy...

Page 7: ...8 Corner placement away from large opening Nearfield placement Multiple subwoofer placement Option 1 collocated Option 2 T18HT T18HT T18HT T18HT T18HT T18HT ...

Page 8: ... home theater environment Please read all the installation instructions to properly optimize your sub woofer WARNING Always be sure the power is OFF to any audio component before connecting or disconnecting any wires or cables This includes your receiver proces sor and subwoofer ...

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Page 10: ...sed to minimze the output of the subwoofer above the cross over s setting The crossover frequency is variable from 40Hz to 150Hz and includes an LFE mode when turned fully clockwise 5 8 INPUT SELECTOR SWITCH The INPUT SELECTOR SWITCH activates the corresponding input connection RCA INPUTS The subwoofer RCA INPUTS consist of LEFT LFE and RIGHT RCA jacks Only use the LEFT LFE connection if you are u...

Page 11: ...CENTER REAR SIDE RECEIVER PROCESSOR Connecting your new subwoofer is relatively easy as long as you are using a modern DD DTS 5 1 or 7 1 receiver or processor Simply connect the subwoofer preout RCA on the rear panel of your receiver processor to the LEFT LFE INPUT RCA on the subwoofer amplifier If you have a two channel stereo system please contact Power Sound Audio to discuss the best option to c...

Page 12: ...test disc and an SPL meter or by ear Auto level adjustment Your receiver or processor will automatically adjust the output level of your subwoofer You may need to adjust the GAIN on the subwoofer if it is too low or too high for the receiver or processor to correct Please see your receiver or processor s manual for instructions on automati cally setting the GAIN on your subwoofer Setting bass leve...

Page 13: ... to determine when the bass seems loudest In this scenario sit in your key seating po sition and have a friend SLOWLY turn the DELAY control When the bass sounds loudest to you you have the correct DELAY setting CROSSOVER SETTING The CROSSOVER control is an adjustable low pass filter Output at frequencies above the crossover setting are minimized This control is typically set to the fully clockwise...

Page 14: ... our records Power Sound Audio will repair or replace any defective part with a new or refurbished part free of charge during the warranty period If the product under warranty has been dis continued and cannot be repaired Power Sound Audio will replace the original product with a product of equal or greater value either new or refurbished This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage damage from im...

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