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Option 3: Connection with LFE
- Subwoofer is equipped with a
double insert RCA cable. Since the RCA cable has 2 inserts on each
end and only one input on both the subwoofer and one output on
the receiver, you may easily pull the cable in half making a white
side and a red side. Use either the red or white side, both will work.
Connect the LFE output on the receiver to the LFE input on the back
of the subwoofer using the newly single RCA cable. Connect speaker
wires from the receiver's front left and right speaker outputs to the
speaker's inputs. Connect left channel to left input and right
channel to right input.This will send the audio signal to the main
speakers while funneling bass frequencies to the subwoofer. Be sure
to maintain proper signal polarity by connecting the red wire to the
red terminal and black wire to the black terminal. See Option 3
Diagram.
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Troubleshooting
Distortion/ Knocking:
If you believe you hear obvious distortion or knocking sounds,
immediately lower the volume level of your receiver. Those sounds
often indicate that either the receiver or the subwoofer is being over
driven and damage can result in playing CD's, DVD's or media at high
volumes. You should avoid turning the bass to maximum levels and
refrain from using the loudness button when the volume level is high.
This can lead to costly loudspeaker failure. Distorted or unnatural sound
can also indicate poor connections. Check the connections. If the sound
remains poor or distorted, the subwoofer may have a problem.
Hummin Sound
If you experience a hum when plugging the power cord into an
electrical outlet, you are experiencing an electrical interference in your
home's wiring. Plug the subwoofer into a different AC outlet in the
room, one that isn't supplying power to your components (AV receiver,
TV, cable box, etc.) You should also invest in a set of quality RCA cables
that are shielded from electrical interference.
No Power
If your unit will not power ON the first step is to check the fuse. If the
POWER switch is ON and the power indicator LED is unlit, unplug the
power cord from the AC outlet and check the fuse by unscrewing the
center piece from the holder. If the filament is broken the fuse must be
replaced. IMPORTANT: If the fuse malfunctions, replace it with another
fuse of the same type, value and current rating. This information can be
found on the fuse.
No Sound
Make sure your unit is on. Using your receiver's adjustment settings set
the Subwoofer Out setting to ON and set speaker mode to your
corresponding speaker setup (IE: 5.1 channel) .
Sub Shuts Off
If your subwoofer keeps shutting off or is getting hot, be sure to check
your wiring for correct connections. Also make sure the speaker wires
are in phase(+ to +, - to -) and that no speaker wires are touching one
another. These conditions will create an overload on either your receiver
or your powered sub. The powered sub has built-in circuitry to detect
any improper signal transfers and will automatically shut the unit down.
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