FF12 Manual
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1. ee t t tt Hz 20 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K Product Overview Front Panel Volume control Operation status LED a Blue Power ON b Red Power OFF or Auto OFF Class A B Amp 400 watts class AB high efficiency power amplifier 24 dB Octave variable filter from 40 Hz 180 Hz Automatic signal detection circuitry When ON it automatically turns on the subwoofer when an audio signal is detected It also shuts the subwoofer off after 30 minutes if no signal is detected High level speaker audio inputs Lowlevel RCA audio inputs Full range speaker outputs that can be used to power up other full range speakers in the system XLT Drivers Every component of the XLT driver is designed for accurate reproduction of bass and sub bass frequencies With a massive moving structure the XLT operates with extremely low distortion and impressive transient response Its performance is attributed to a non conventional motor structure design that integrates components such as Thick high gauss magnets with a total height of 1 2 inches Over 7 inch D epoxy coated super spider Chill plated for long lasting linear performance 2 5 diameter high temperature voice coil with 1 85 copper winding height 1 5 thick si2. PT f Wy if 1 A Baie Fhar BAN Mua Fo o HIGH LEWEL OUTPUT HIGH LEVEL IHPLIT o o o LIME GUT amplifier AV Receiver Integrated Amp Pre Amp Or Processor If you have a home theater pre amplifier it may have an independent subwoofer volume control Make sure this is correctly adjusted and that the Earthquake subwoofer s crossover frequency is set to 100Hz This is by no means an iron clad rule rather it is a good starting point You can set the subwoofer s Bass Level control on your receiver to OdB and then use the pre amplifier s subwoofer level control for normal and routine adjustments Connections To Pre amplifier Using Y Cables If your pre amplifier does not have a sub LFE output you can use Y cables to send its main outputs to both the subwoofer and your amplifier The subwoofer will play the low frequency range and your front speakers will play the full range Although bass is commonly distributed evenly between left and right channels L R bass movie soundtracks often contain differential L R bass The opening scene in Top for example has loads of L R bass information If this is not preserved the bass in these scenes sounds anemic The Earthquake subwoofer utilized differential gain on the left and right inputs to retain both the L R and L R information Therefore systems which do not have a dedicated sub LFE output should u
3. Va Power From The Heavens v Nova FF12 Front Firing Powered Subwoofers Operation nim Manual amp Technical Guide www earthquakesound com Earthquake warrants the original purchaser that all Factory Sealed New Audio Products to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal and proper use for a period of five 5 years from the date of purchase as shown on the original bill of sale with serial number affixed written on it The five 5 year warranty period is valid only if an authorized Earthquake dealer properly installs the product and the warranty registration card is properly filled out and sent to Earthquake Sound Corporation If a non authorized party installs the product a ninety 90 day warranty period will be applied A Five 5 years limited warranty plan coverage guidelines First year Earthquake pays for labor parts and ground freight only in US mainland not including Alaska and Hawaii Shipping to us is not covered Second year Earthquake pays for labor and parts only customer must pay freight both ways Third fourth amp fifth year Earthquake pays labor only Customer must pay for parts and freight both ways B Warning Products sent for repair that are tested by Earthquake technicians and deemed to have no problem s will not be covered by the five 5 year limited warranty Customer will be charged a minimum of one 1 hour of labor
4. at the ongoing rates plus shipping charges back to customer 2 Defective products parts have not been altered or repaired by other than an Earthquake factory approved technicians Products parts are not subjected to negligence misuse improper use or accident damaged by improper line voltage used with incompatible products or have its serial number or any part of it altered defaced or removed or have been used in any way that is contrary to Earthquake s written instructions D Warranty Limitations Warranty does not cover products that have been modified or abused including but not limited to the following Damages to speaker cabinet and cabinet finish due to misuse abuse or improper use of cleaning materials methods Bent speaker frame broken speaker connectors holes in speaker cone surround amp dust cap burnt speaker voice coil Fading and or deterioration of speaker components amp finish due to improper exposure to elements Bent amplifier casing damaged finish on the casing due to abuse misuse or improper use of cleaning material Burnt tracers on PCB Product part damaged due to poor packaging or abusive shipping conditions Subsequent damage to other products Y warranty claim will not be valid if the warranty registration card is not properly filled amp returned to Earthquake with a copy of the sales invoice Warranty card is located on the last page of this manual E Service Request To receive
5. LECTRIC SHOCK A power DO NOT OPEN connector C Designed the USA with built in dead fuse for max protection Manufactured By Earthquake Sound Corporation 2727 McCone Avenue Hayward Ca 94545 DI LEAL www earthquakesound com Made in China Positioning Your Subwoofer Subwoofer Placement There is no argument among audio professionals that the loudest bass output from a subwoofer comes from corner placement The sound flaring outward from a room corner focuses low frequencies giving them no place to go but toward you In the case of subwoofers there is no automatic penalty in giving overall balance for this peak bass since your main speakers can be located elsewhere It still may be too much bass for your room or more particularly your favorite listening spot in the room but unless you are seated in a void spot where sound from the sub is cancelled or diminished by out of phase reflections from elsewhere there should be plenty of bass from corner placement If you are seated in such a void spot your only real choices are to move either the subwoofer or your listening position until the bass returns to the point that satisfies your listening criteria Turning up the level control or changing the crossover point almost certainly won t help much But flipping the phase control 180 degrees sometimes may make a difference especially if the void is a product of cancellations caused by interaction wit
6. ance 4 Product Overview 5 Control Panel Overview 6 Subwoofer Placement 6 Connecting Your Subwoofer 7 WARNING This product is capable of generating high sound pressure levels You should exercise caution when operating these speakers Long term exposures to high levels of sound pressure will cause permanent damage to your hearing Sound pressure levels exceeding 85dB can be dangerous with constant exposure set your audio system to a comfortable loudness level Earthquake Sound Corporation does not assume liability for damages resulting from the direct use of Earthquake subwoofers and urges users to play volume at moderate levels Specifications Power 400 watts Frequency Response 20 125Hz Dimensions HxWxD Height 19 5 495 3mm including legs Width 14 355 6m m Depth 16 125 409 575mm including amplifier controls Weight 37 lbs Power Line Voltage 115 230 AC 50 60Hz Output Levels Greater than 130dB peak SPL includes room gain from 25Hz to 125Hz Performance Typical Near Field Measurements SPL vs Freq ELE a 0 LII 121 2 2 L ee 120 ILLI ss tt tt te 11 _ 1 D mn 44 190 51 Hill j
7. h low frequencies from your main speakers Using Two Subwoofers If you choose the use two woofers the sound output will double an increase of 5dB Locate the woofers with one in each corner and experiment with the location and phase control to achieve the best bass response Always drive each woofer through the Left Mon input even though you are driving one woofer on a right channel drive and the other with a left channel drive If your pre amplifier has a single Sub LFE output use a Y cable to split it into two outputs FF12 Subwoofer P More Bass Output Least even bass response FF12 Subwoofer Moderate Bass Output More even bass response FF12 Subwoofer gt Lowest Bass Output Most even bass response 6 Connections to a AV Receiver Integrated Amplifier Pre Amplifier Or Processor Output If your pre amplifier receiver etc has a subwoofer output often labeled LFE for Low Frequency Effects it can be connected to the subwoofer s Left Mono input as shown This is the simplest and recommended connection A receiver with a SUB LFE output can be connected in the same way The subwoofer will play the low frequency range and the other speaker will play the frequency range delivered to them by your FF12Amplifier Plate o FREOQUEN TY bhr POWER PHASE Q a 1H Hi CH ELITEI g
8. ngle layer thermally pressed poly ether foam surround The XLT structure allows for extreme excursions 19 to 21mm without physical deformation or running out of Reactive Electromagnetic Coupling Variable 24dB per octave low pass filter control 0 180 Phase switch for precision bass response Range 40 180Hz Recommended general setting at 2 o clock O O Signal detection circuitry When ON it automatically shuts off the amplifier in 30 minutes if music is not detected XOVER FREQUENCY 80Hz 120Hz e e DAN TIQUAM POWER PHASE e SO UN Sound That Will Move You s 40 2 180 2 Low level AUTO 0 180 RCA audio input HIGH LEVEL OUTPUT HIGH LEVEL INPUT in high pass i 2 mode 100Hz Left C The 100Hz Right high pass Loft Right Left Right LINE LINE output is the OUT IN perfect Full range speaker High level speaker source to outputs Connect to audio input In an feed a center power up other full range existing system you can POWER channel amp speakers in the audio run the speaker wires system L amp R into the amplifier for audio input 12 AC Select 1 1 C o 400 Watt High Performance Powered Subwoofer 115 230V 60 50Hz TTT 115 230 A RISK OF E
9. ning the Product Registration card attached to this manual or by visiting www earthquakesound com form reg htm Please also retain the bill of sale which represents proof of purchase Notes and Warnings Dear Valued Customer Joseph J Sahyoun Vice President and inventor of the SLAPS proudly showing off a SLAPS12 at one of the Welcome to the eclectic world of Earthquake High assembly lines Fidelity sound systems you are about to experience the FF12 subwoofer This system is designed to dramatically enhance your enjoyment of music and films at home by adding power and impact to low frequency sound effects Earthquake Sound Corporation is located in the heart of the Silicon Valley It specializes in manufacturing high end home and car audio products ranging from the smallest driver to the loudest subwoofer system In its dedication to excellence Earthquake has maintained extensive programs in research and development to provide you with the highest quality audio products This owners manual is designed to better acquaint you with the Nova FF12 subwoofer system and to guide you through the phases of system design and application It is imperative that you read this manual in its entirety EARTHQUAKE technicians and staff are looking forward to answering any questions you might have Please call 1 800 576 7944 3 pm E M din T O C Waranty 2 IntroQUucllon 3 Specifications amp Perform
10. product service contact Earthquake Service Department at 510 732 1000 and request an RMA number Return Material Authorization Items shipped without a valid RMA number will be refused Make sure you provide us with your complete correct shipping address a valid phone number and a brief description of the problem you are experiencing with the product In most cases our technicians might be able to resolve the problem over the phone Thus eliminating the need to ship the product F Shipping Instructions Product s must be packaged in its original protective box es to minimize transport damage and prevent repackaging cost at the ongoing rates Shipper claims regarding items damaged in transit must be presented to carrier Earthquake Sound Corporation reserves the right to refuse improperly packed product Original bill of sale must accompany product returned to service We encourage you to include with the package a written description of the problem Ship product to Earthquake Sound Corp 2727 McCone Avenue Hayward CA 94545 Ph 510 732 1000 You are responsible for the cost of shipping the product to Earthquake Sound Corporation G Disputes Resolution All disputes between clients and Earthquake Sound Corporation resulting from the five 5 year limited warranty policy must be resolved according to the laws amp registration of the county of Alameda California PRODUCT REGISTRATION This Earthquake product can be registered by retur
11. se both the left and the right inputs as shown for the greatest bass impact SUB LFE C OUT R SPKR CENTER L SPKR ele ole ole FF12 Amplifier Plate hi o0 UN D Bui Fhar Mv Foi PRE AMPLIFIER MAIN OUTPUTS AMPLIFIER L INPUTS TO FRONT SPEAKERS CX D Sound That Will Move You 2727 McCone Avenue Hayward 94545 Phone 800 576 7944 Fax 510732 1095
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