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1. au ne 7 IS TAN AIO dr ec 9 MAAR UAT ES a en 14 Please read before unpacking your subwoofer We suggest unpacking your Power Sound Audio subwoofer on a carpeted floor This will avoid accidental scratches to a hard sur face or to the subwoofer as you remove it from the shipping box Your Power Sound Audio subwoofer may be very heavy Please find assistance when needed and be sure to use all proper lifting methods during the unpacking process and whenever you move the subwoofer Unpacking Unpacking Process XS15 XV15 amp XS30 ONLY 1 2 3 Inspect the shipping box for any damage If you notice any damage please contact us at support powersoundaudio com With assistance place the subwoofer upside down so the UP arrows are pointing at the ground Carefully cut the tape on the bottom now facing up of the box with a knife or other sharp object Be very careful not to cut too deep because you will damage the bottom of the subwoofer Fold back the cardboard flaps so the bottom of the enclosure is completely exposed You can leave the foam corners in place if you prefer With assistance rotate the shipping box so the open side of the box is now facing the floor Make sure to keep the card board flaps folded back so they do not end up under the subwoofer With assistance lift straight up on the shipping box to reveal your subwoofer Remove the plastic bag Remove and retain the foam packaging the plastic covering2. POWER SOUND AUDIO USER S MANUAL gt PO WER X SUBWOOFERS EX V3 3IO XS ZO DD 0 RD ET LE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS EFFETS CAUTION FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated danger ous voltage within the product s enclosure that may A 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 10 Ti 12 13 14 15 16 17 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions All safety and operating instructions should be read before the subwoofer is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings Adhere to all warnings on the subwoofer and in the operating instruc tions Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Waiter and Moisture The subwoofer should not be used near water Examples near a bathtub kitchen sink in a wet basement near a swimming pool or similar areas Carts and Stands The subwoofer should only be used with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer When a cart
3. and the shipping box Visually inspect the subwoofer for any damage If you notice any damage please contact us at support powersoundaudio com Unpacking Process XV30 ONLY 1 2 3 Inspect the shipping box for any damage If you notice any damage please contact us at support powersoundaudio com Carefully cut the straps that secure the subwoofer to the pallet With assistance lift straight up on the shipping box to reveal your subwoofer With assistance lift your subwoofer out of the shipping box and place it on a carpeted floor or blanket to prevent damage Remove the plastic bag Remove and retain the foam packaging the plastic covering and the shipping box Visually inspect the subwoofer for any damage If you notice any damage please contact us at support powersoundaudio com Placement Proper placement of your new Power Sound Audio subwoofer is very important Bass frequencies are non directional meaning the human ear cannot locate a properly functioning subwoofer in a typical home theater environment While there are rules of thumb regarding placement options every room is a little differ ent Please remember that each time you move the subwoofer to a different location you should recalibrate the bass levels and experiment a little to ensure the phase setting is optimized Corner placement tends to work well particularly if there are no large openings into the room near the corner Another popular placem
4. ent option is nearfield Place the subwoofer as close as possible to the key seating positions For 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 sub woofer in your key seating position and then walk around the room while a variety of bassy music and film play through the system Mark the top 2 or 3 spots where the bass seems to sound best then try the subwoofer in those spots If you purchased a ported Power Sound Audio subwoofer XV15 or XV30 please maintain a minimum of three inches of clearance between the port opening on your subwoofer and the nearest wall or obstruction If you are using more than one subwoofer placing them as close as possible collocate to one another will give you the maxi mum clean output capabilities but separating them may give you smoother overall bass response at your seating positions Again experiment as much as time allows and decide which option sounds best to you Corner placement away from large opening Nearfield placement oo Option 2 Installation Your subwoofer was designed for easy installation in a typical home theater environment Please read all the installation instructions to properly optimize your sub woo
5. fer 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 MIN MAX P O WE R CROSSOVER C WA 150HZ 40HZ LFE PHASE a D SA 9 LEFT LFE INPUTS RIGHT amp POWER SOUND AUDIO AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS POWER SELECTOR SWITCH OFF The subwoofer amplifier is powered down AUTO Automatically powers up the subwoofer amplifer when a signal is sent from your receiver or processor If a signal is not present the subwoofer amplifier is put into stand by mode The subwoofer amplifier will draw a negligible amount of current while in stand by ON Turns on the subwoofer and leaves it on GAIN CONTROL The GAIN control is used to adjust the output level of the sub woofer This control should be set to a similar level as your loud speakers in order to achieve a properly blended sound stage Proper calibration procedures should be used to adjust the level of your subwoofer CROSSOVER CONTROL The CROSSOVER control is used to minimze the output of the subwoofer above the crossover s setting The crossover fre quency is variable from 40Hz to 150Hz with an LFE mode when turned fully clockwise The LFE mode will bypass the subwoof er s internal crossover and allow all filtering to be performed by your receiver or processor PHASE CONTROL The PHASE co
6. is used use caution when moving the cart subwoofer combination to avoid injury from tip over Ventilation The subwoofer should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation Do not place the subwoofer in a cabinet or book case that may impede the flow or air through ventilation openings Heat The subwoofer should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heaters heat registers stoves or any other device that produces heat Power Sources The subwoofer should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the subwoofer Power Cord 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 Cleaning The subwoofer should only be cleaned with a dry cloth Non Use Periods amp Lightning Storms The power cord of the subwoofer should be unplugged when left unused for a long period of time or during a lightning storm Caution Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into y
7. ntrol is used to acoustically align the subwoofer with the main speakers The phase setting is variable from 0 degrees to 180 degrees INPUTS The subwoofer INPUTS consist of LEFT LFE and RIGHT RCA jacks You only need to use the LEFT LFE connection if you are using a receiver or processor with an LFE or subwoofer output You can use a Y connector on the subwoofer if it doesn t power up in AUTO mode at low levels Please make sure to recalibrate if you use a Y connector IEC AC CONNECTOR The IEC AC CONNECTOR is where you connect the provided power cord 10 CONNECTING YOUR SUBWOOFER WARNING Always be sure the power is OFF to any audio com ponent before connecting or disconnecting any wires or cables This includes your receiver processor and subwoofer 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 jack on the subwoofer amplifier If you have a two channel stereo system please contact Power Sound Audio to discuss the best option to connect your new subwoofer POWER eee 40H o PHA SE LEFT LFE INPUTS RIGHT POWER SOUND AUDIO i 100 1204220 240V gt 3060 6A E CAUTION FORC ONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST i gt RISK OF FIRE REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING ATTENTION US Paten
8. ormation so we can up date 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 improper use accidents abuse misuse acts of God or unauthorized modifications Please contact us if you need warranty service Warranty Department warranty powersoundaudio com 14 15
9. our outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled onto the subwoofer Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Damage Requiring Service The subwofer should be serviced by qualified service personnell when the power supply cord or plug has been damaged objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the subwoofer the subwoofer has been exposed to rain the subwoofer does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a change in performance Servicing The user should not attempt to service the subwoofer beyond what is described in this manual or manufacturer supplied instructions Welcome to the Power Sound Audio family We are very excited to welcome you to the Power Sound Audio family We would like to take this time to congratulate you on your purchase of a POWER X subwoofer We are confident that the Power Sound Audio subwoofer will meet and possibly exceed your expectations WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not remove the driv er or amplifier from the enclosure 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 FV AGAIN a 6 PCSI EE
10. subwoofer perfectly in time with the output from the rest of your speakers primarily the left and right front speakers If you have an SPL meter it is easy to optimize the phase setting Set the SPL meter in your key seating position and play several bassy music tracks While the music is playing SLOWLY turn the phase control and watch the SPL meter you may need a friend for this The highest reading is usually indicative of the best phase setting If you don t have an SPL meter you can repeat the above process but simply use your ears to determine when the bass seems loudest In this scenario sit in your key seating po sition and have a friend SLOWLY turn the phase control When the bass sounds loudest to you you have the best phase 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 position LFE and your receiver or pro cessor performs all of the proper filtering Please contact us if you need help adjusting the CROSSOVER control 13 Warranty Power Sound Audio warrants its products to be free from original manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 5 years from the original date of purchase The warranty applies to the product and not the end user If the product is transferred to another party we ask that the new owner contact us with their inf
11. t 5073604 and UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE at 5510783 Patent Pending DE MEME TYPE ET CALIBRE FUSE T6 3A L 250V RECEIVER PROCESSOR PRE OUT FRONT SIDE REAR CENTER SUBWOOFER 11 SETUP PROCEDURES RECEIVER PROCESSOR BASS MANAGEMENT OPTIONS Once the subwoofer is connected to your receiver or processor you should enter the set up menu and set all of your speakers to small If they give you options for the crossover frequency e g 40hz 60hz 80hz 100hz start with 80hz This will reroute all of the bass from your main speakers to the subwoofer TURNING THE SUBWOOFER ON FOR THE FIRST TIME Please set the GAIN to minimum the CROSSOVER control to 150HZ LFE and the PHASE to 0 Move the power selector switch to ON The power LED should now glow green While listening to a bass heavy ma terial slowly increase the GAIN control until the overall bass levels sound natural to you This will give you a starting point for the GAIN control Typical setting is about the 1 2 o clock position GAIN SETTING Setting bass levels in your home system is usually accomplished in one of three ways automatically by your receiver or processor manually with your receiver or processors built in test tones or a 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
12. 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 levels using a SPL meter This method tends to result in the most accurate bass volume Simply hold the SPL meter about ear high while sitting in your key seating position Activate the receiver or processor s calibration test tones and watch the meter as the tones move from speaker to speaker Unless your receiver or processor s manual specifies otherwise set all speak ers including the subwoofer to the same output level Setting bass levels by ear The best way to adjust the GAIN on your subwoofer is to use familiar bass heavy material Use the receiver or processor s remote control to manually adjust the bass levels to your preference While it is human nature to want to really HEAR the bass from your brand new sub woofer setting the levels to a more natural level will sound best in the long run 12 SETUP PROCEDURES PHASE SETTING The PHASE control is used to properly blend the main speakers with the subwoofer through the crossover region The goal is to adjust the PHASE control so the subwoofer driver moves in unison with the main speaker drivers through the crossover region Think of it as a timing delay for the subwoofer driver When experimenting with the phase setting the idea is to get the output from the
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