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Audio Signal Input
The audio signal from the system goes in to the
Line In
connector on the SoundWare Sub amplifier panel. In some systems
that signal will come from a surround sound processor or an A/V receiver that has a dedicated subwoofer or LFE output. In
other systems the signal will come from the preamp output of a conventional stereo component.
connecting to the subwoofer or lfe Output of surround sound processor or a/V receiver:
Digital 5.1, 6.1 and 7.1
home theater receivers and surround processors have one channel (the “.1”) that provides a special low-frequency (LFE) signal
contained in digitally-encoded soundtracks. Dolby® Pro Logic® receivers, and some stereo receivers, have a similar output.
Use a single RCA cable (not supplied), as shown, to connect your digital receiver’s LFE subwoofer output to the SoundWare
Sub
Line In
connector.
The signal from a subwoofer or LFE output has been filtered so it contains only very low frequency sound. The crossover in
the SoundWare Sub is not needed. Turn the
Crossover
control all the way up to the 180 Hz position.
In this type of system the audio adjustments are controlled by the receiver or sound processor. Usually these adjustments are
made with on-screen menus. Some of the adjustments you should set include:
subwoofer On/Off
- Be sure the subwoofer output is turned on.
crossover frequency
- See the “Initial Control Settings” section that follows.
subwoofer Volume
- Set this to the mid-point of the control range. Then use the SoundWare Sub volume control to
make final adjustments. If you cannot get enough bass from the Sub, adjust this control to a higher setting.
Some receivers or sound processors may have other controls. Consult your receiver instruction manual for additional
information.
Connecting to Preamp Outputs
– If the electronics in your system does not have a subwoofer or LFE output you can
connect the SoundWare Sub to a preamp output. You’ll need a Y-adapter (not supplied) to combine the left and right preamp
outputs. Connect a single RCA cable (not supplied) from the Y-adapter to the
Line In
of the Sub.
receiver or sound processor
receiver or amplifer
Preamp Out
