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GoldenEar Technology

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ForceField Manual

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Complete Home Theater Systems 

 

 

 

 

 

       

We strongly suggest that you use a matching GoldenEar Technology Left, Right, Center channel and 

Rear/Surround speakers to complete your GoldenEar home theater system.

Powering Up the Subwoofer

Your ForceField subwoofer contains a built-in, active powered subwoofer section as well as an electronic 

crossover. Each ForceField subwoofer must be plugged into an electrical socket (use an unswitched outlet if 

possible) of the appropriate voltage (as indicated on the back of your unit) using the plug on the end of the 
black cord attached to the electronics module on the back of the subwoofer. The ForceField subwoofer has a 
special circuit which automatically turns the powered subwoofer section on when a signal is fed to the loud-
speaker and does not require an on/off switch. (When the Subwoofer is fi rst plugged in, the LED will fl ash for 
30 seconds while the sub conducts a self-test, initializing the software and hardware. After 30 sec, if there is no 

audio signal, the LED will turn off and the subwoofer will go into standby mode drawing a low amount of power 

while waiting for an audio signal.) 

The LED on the back panel will light up when a signal is sensed and the amplifi er will turn on. After you stop 

listening, it may take up to an hour for the amplifi er to actually turn off. (

Please note: In some instances, because 

of RF presence in your area, the LEDs may not turn off. However, this is nothing to be concerned about as the 
amplifi ers draw almost no power when they are idling.) 

Please note: It is normal to hear a slight pop from the 

subwoofer when the amp powers up.

NOTE: To prevent accidental damage to your subwoofer from overdriving the system, the subwoofer features an 

internal overload protection circuit, which will turn the subwoofer off or down when overdriven or overheated 

and will then resume normal operation after a few minutes.

 

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Страница 1: ...Owner s Manual Powered Subwoofers ForceField ...

Страница 2: ...ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THIS APPARATUS CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT CAUTION FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE THE FUSE ONLY WITH THE SAME AMPERAGE AND VOLTAGE TYPE REFER REPLACEMENT TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL W...

Страница 3: ...ized plug 11 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 convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product 12 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for...

Страница 4: ...age Each Subwoofer leaves our plant in perfect condition Any visible or concealed damage most likely occurred in handling after it left our plant and should be reported at once to your GoldenEar Technology Dealer and or the delivery company that delivered your Subwoofer Please unpack your system carefully Save all cartons and packing materials in case you move or need to ship your system Record th...

Страница 5: ...ide one of them and close to the front wall will usually provide the best bass performance If this location is not pos sible your subwoofer may be placed anywhere in the room without affecting the image and soundstage of your stereo or multichannel speaker system See additional notes below about installing your subwoofer in a cabinet Here are some principles to keep in mind when deciding on your s...

Страница 6: ...ies can be placed inside a cabinet or cavity and still provide excellent in room performance Just be sure to leave at least 2 inches of clearance on the front of the subwoofer The Advantage of Using Two Subwoofers Although a single GoldenEar Technology ForceField subwoofer provides exceptional performance and substantial output the quality and quantity of bass can be further improved with the use ...

Страница 7: ...ion If those locations are not possible or if you want to experiment with placement options using two subwoofers the following procedure will be a helpful guide to achieving better bass performance Refer to Subwoofer Connection then proceed as follows 1 Temporarily turn all speakers off either by turning your amplifier off or disconnecting them 2 Connect and place one subwoofer in the central area...

Страница 8: ...though you may occasionally find certain controls require minor adjustments Subwoofer Level This is a volume control use it to balance the subwoofer output level to best blend with your other speakers For suggestions on setting the Subwoofer Controls once your subwoofer has been connected refer to the section on Fine Tuning below Crossover Control Controls the subwoofer s upper frequency cut off T...

Страница 9: ...require additional information or assistance Line Level Input From Sub LFE Output For use with a receiver processor or subwoofer control unit that has a Sub Out LFE Out jack Using an RCA to RCA interconnect cable connect the subwoofer as shown Most a v receivers preamps and processors feature a mono line level Sub LFE output intended to be used with subwoofers You can feed this Sub LFE output of y...

Страница 10: ...e the high pass filter built into your subwoofer and roll off the bass to the main Left Right speakers simply connect your main speakers to the high level out terminals on the subwoofer as shown Hook up the left main front speakers by connect ing the left High Level Output red terminal of your subwoofer to the red terminal of your left speaker and the left High Level Output black terminal of your ...

Страница 11: ...roperly adjusted Many problems relating to the overall sound of the system can be traced back to improper bass management settings Bass Management Settings when using High Level Speaker Wire Input On your receiver or A V processor s Speaker Setup Menu set Left and Right main speakers to Large and set Subwoofer to No to direct all bass and LFE information to L R Main Speakers and therefore the Sub ...

Страница 12: ...to achieve the best results If using the low level Sub LFE input with an A V receiver or processor to control crossover setting and levels skip this section 1 Turn the Subwoofer Level control completely counter clockwise to its minimum 2 Turn the Subwoofer Cut Off Frequency control to its highest frequency i e 150 Hz 3 While you listen to a music or movie selection in your primary listening area h...

Страница 13: ...Subwoofer is first plugged in the LED will flash for 30 seconds while the sub conducts a self test initializing the software and hardware After 30 sec if there is no audio signal the LED will turn off and the subwoofer will go into standby mode drawing a low amount of power while waiting for an audio signal The LED on the back panel will light up when a signal is sensed and the amplifier will turn...

Страница 14: ...e back panel replace only with the exact matching value fuse 7 If you cannot get the subwoofer to turn on or if no sound comes out and you are sure the system is set up properly please bring the Subwoofer to your GoldenEar Technology Authorized Dealer for assistance But make sure you Call First Service Service and warranty work on your GoldenEar Subwoofers will normally be performed by your local ...

Страница 15: ...d digital amplifier Speaker Level High Pass Filter 6 dB per octave at 150 Hz approx Speaker Level Low Pass Filter 12 dB per octave continuously variable 40 150 Hz Low Level Input Unfiltered no low pass direct coupled Fuse Size 5 amp 250 volt slow blow fuse 110 volt version 3 15 amp 250 volt slow blow fuse 240 volt version Power Requirements Consumption Low Voltage Version 120 V at 50 or 60 Hz 1200...

Страница 16: ...le time freight collect This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident misuse abuse negligence inadequate packing or shipping procedures commercial use voltage in excess of the rated maximum of the unit cosmetic appearance of cabinetry not directly attributable to defects in materials or workmanship or service or repair or modification of the Product which has ...

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