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10
TROUBLE-
SHOOTING AND
SERVICE
Before returning your V815, V1020, or
V1220 for service, you can save time (and
often embarrassment) by checking for a few
problems that are most often encountered.
Power light is not lit. No
sound.
1.
Is your V815/V1020/V1220 plugged in
to a live AC wall socket?
2.
Is the power cord firmly plugged into the
sub amp power input connector? (11) on
page 3.
3.
Is the power switch on?
4
. Has the V815/V1020/V1220 overheated
and shut off temporarily?
5.
Is the fuse OK?
No sound from either set of
speakers.
1.
Are your other components turned on?
2.
Is the receiver or preamp set to the
appropriate input and is that sound source
playing?
3.
Do you have an unconnected tape moni-
tor selected?
4.
Is the V815/V1020/V1220 correctly con-
nected to your receiver, preamplifier or inte-
grated amplifier and turned on?
Sound comes from main
speakers but not subwoofer
1.
Is the V815/V1020/V1220 turned on
(power light in the green mode) and VOL-
UME control turned up?
2.
Check the speaker connections for small
strands of wire touching both terminals.
3.
Some digital receivers only send a sub
out signal when in the movie or digital mode.
In the 2 channel (stereo music) mode, no
sub out signal is sent to the sub.
You may need to set your main speakers to
“small” mode in your receiver setup to get
the receiver’s subwoofer output to turn on.
Check your receiver’s owner’s manual for
subwoofer operation.
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SPECIFICATIONS
V815/V1020/V1220
Design
Venturi ported system
Amplifier Power
V815 - 150 watts RMS (325 max.)
V1020 - 160 watts RMS (350 max.)
V1220 - 200 watts RMS (430 max.)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Greater than 80 dB
Damping factor >500
Crossover
40-180 Hz. (user variable),
active low-pass, 24 dB/octave
Subsonic Filter
18 dB/octave below 20 Hz.
Line Level Sensitivity
8 mV
Speaker Level Sensitivity
100 mV
Line Level Input Impedance
10,000 ohms (10K)
Speaker Level Input Impedance
1,000 ohms (1K)
Driver Complement
V815 - One 8˝ long-throw woofer
V1020 - One 10˝ long-throw woofer
V1220 - One 12˝ long-throw woofer
Frequency Response
V815 - 27-180 Hz. variable
V1020 - 26-180 Hz. variable
V1220 - 23-180 Hz. variable
Dimensions
V815 - 17˝ H x 13˝ W x 10˝ D
V1020 - 16.5˝ H x 15˝ W x 13˝ D
V1220 - 18.5˝ H x 17˝ W x 14˝ D
Shipping Weight
V815 - 27 lbs.
V1020 - 34 lbs.
V1020 - 41 lbs.
Available Finishes
Black laminate
4.
For digital receivers – make sure the
subwoofer is “ON” and the subwoofer level
is set to “0dB” or greater.
Sound comes from the
subwoofer but not your
main speakers
1.
If you have used either version of
Hookup Method A,
check the connections
between the OUT TO SPEAKERS on the back
of the V815/V1020/V1220 and your main or
satellite speakers.
2.
If you have used
Hookup Method B
(Line Level)...
• confirm that the power amplifier is turned
on.
• check the RCA patch cord
• check the speaker wire connections be-
tween the power amplifier and main or
satellite speakers.
Bass is muffled or weak
1.
Check speaker wire polarity of all
connections.
2
. Reposition your subwoofer. At some
points in the room, its output may be
cancelled by the geometry of the room.
Moving the V815/V1020/V1220 can
eliminate this problem.
Please refer to Item 10 in the Safety
Instructions for conditions that ALWAYS
require service by qualified personnel.
If you have tried all the above and still
cannot get the V815/V1020/V1220 to op-
erate properly, consult your dealer or call
Tech Support at 1-877-558-4242(4BIC).
