Vienna Acoustics Subson User's Manual
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1. that may impede the flow of air 10 HEAT Site SUBSON away from heat sources such as radiators heaters stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat 11 POWER SOURCES Connect the subwoofer to an AC power outlet only of the voltage type marked on SUBSON this will vary depending on the voltage in the country of sale and use 12 POWER CORD PROTECTION Route power cords 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 power sockets and at the point where they exit from the subwoofer 13 LIGHTNING STORMS Unplug SUBSON during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 CLEANING The product should be cleaned only as recommended later in this instruction manual 15 RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference AUTO PHASE ON LOW PASS VOLUME 50Hz 90Hz MIN M L SPEAKER LEVEL n l ON POWER OFF T3 15AL 250V PTT U VST E ZHO9TAOCT 1 power cord input 2 fuse socket 3 power switch 4 high level inputs to derive signal from the loudspeaker outputs of an amplifier using speaker cables for the connection in cases where the preferred chinch input is not feasible ATTENTION Please ensure the correct polarity consistency of plus and minus when connecting to the high level inputs 5 chinch or R2. CA phono inputs to derive signal from preamplifier or subwoofer outputs The preferred method for connection of SUBSON ATTENTION It does not matter if you put the chinch cable into the left or right input normally you only have one cable in your home theater coming from the subwoofer channel 6 adjustable crossover frequency control crossover point for subwoofer is tuned according to the bass characteristic of your main loudspeakers and room acoustics 7 volume controller to adjust overall output of SUBSON 8 phase switch critical adjustment to the phase characteristic of SUBSON in relation to the bass region of the main as well as center and surround loudspeakers essentially aligns the timing of all of their output signals Choose the switch position that results in more bass by testing with several bass heavy music tracks 9 on position SUBSON always on auto SUBSON turns on when music is detected Recommended AUTO switches off the subwoofer after 15 minutes without a music signal When music is played again SUBSON returns to play mode automatically HOW TO PREPARE SUBSON FOR OPTIMAL SOUND PERFORMANCE 1 To avoid fingerprints on the aluminium please put on the enclosed gloves when positioning SUBSON 2 Connect SUBSON to your signal source by using the chinch or RCA phono cables Alternatively the SPEAKER LEVEL IN inputs can be used for signal connection Using speaker wire simply connect to the subwoofer from the ma
3. Vienna acoustics SUBSON IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Explanation of symbols used in this manual and on the product This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages within the enclosure of sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important maintenance and servicing information in the instruction and service manuals WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN TO AVOID THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE BASS DRIVER OR THE AMPLIFIER ON THE BOTTOM SIDE OF SUBSON NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE ONLY WITH THE CORRECT TYPE OF FUSE 1 ADDITIONAL FUSE FOR REPLACEMENT IS INCLUDED DISCONNECT AC POWER CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS VERY CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING SUBSON 1 HEED WARNINGS Observe all warnings on the subwoofer and in the operating instructions 2 FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS Follow all operating and use instructions 3 DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE The product should be serviced by qualified personnel if a The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in operation b The power cord or plug has been damaged c Objects or liqu
4. id have fallen into the product d The product has been exposed to rain e The product has been dropped or the enclosure damaged 4 SERVICING Do not attempt to service SUBSON beyond that described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel 5 INDOOR USE SUBSON is designed for indoor use in dry domestic environments only and for use within a temperature range of 10 40 C 50 105 F 6 OBJECTS AND LIQUID ENTRY Do not let objects or liquids fall into the product Do not place a vessel containing liquid on top of the product 7 WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use SUBSON near water for example near a bathtub or in a wet basement or near a swimming pool 8 WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING SUBSON is neither suitable for mounting into the wall nor for mounting on the ceiling since one of the aluminium parts is working as heatsink If you choose a position on the wall or on a shelf for SUBSON the subwoofer must be firmly secured into position Otherwise the subwoofer could fall down because of vibrations causing it to move or walk 9 VENTILATION Site the subwoofer so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation Especially the rear of SUBSON should be uncovered since the heat sinking is mounted on the inner side of the rear plate of the cabinet The subwoofer should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet
5. in speaker output terminals of the main system amplifier 3 Connect SUBSON to AC power outlet 4 Turn the POWER switch on ATTENTION Do not be concerned if the LED does not glow immediately In the recommended AUTO position the LED only glows when a music signal is detected at that time the subwoofer automatically turns on 5 For best sound performance it is very important to adjust SUBSON using the following steps It may be helpful to have one person assist by adjusting the controls while another remains in the listening position to guide the adjustments being made Start with the controls in the following positions Crossover frequency middle position LOW PASS knob Volume start at the middle position 12h VOLUME knob Phase 0 PHASE switch 6 Listen While playing music that has an abundance of consistent low bass adjust the output level of SUBSON until both the main speaker s and the subwoofer s bass are clearly audible Attention It may be necessary and in fact normal that you have to turn the VOLUME control close to or even at its maximum level The gain structure of the SUBSON was developed to produce the best sound and that it may be necessary to adjust the VOLUME knob to its maximum level Then check for phase consistency by switching from 0 to 180 using the PHASE switch Leave the PHASE switch in the position that achieves clearly louder bass output 7 If SUBSON is not loud enough it is
6. possible that your main loudspeakers do not supply enough mid bass In that case the crossover frequency point LOW PASS knob may need to adjusted to the highest frequency 90 Hz in order to achieve maximum mid bass output from the subwoofer 8 If SUBSON was loud enough before step 7 turn the crossover LOW PASS knob towards the lowest frequency 50 Hz and readjust the output volume to the point where the main speakers and the subwoofer are balanced or equal in output At this point slowly raise the crossover frequency LOW PASS knob until a seamless integration or transfer of output between main speakers and subwoofer is achieved General setup tip It is usually best to crossover as low as the bass characteristics of the partnering loudspeakers sited in the room will allow This will result in achieving the lowest possible bass extension However one of the advantages of the installation of a subwoofer is the ability to tailor the bass output of the system to the needs and tastes of the listener Therefore feel free to experiment with a variety of settings until one is found that is satisfactory ACCESSORIES POWER CORD 1 pc FUSE 1 pc For replacing the fuse inside the socket rear side of SUBSON GLOVES 2 pcs For protecting SUBSON against fingerprints MAINTENANCE Your subwoofer cabinet can be cleaned periodically with a soft damp cloth Do not use any chemical detergents Should spots or stains appear clea
7. r water can be used to gently remove them Should the bass driver become dusty it is safe to use a soft brush or cloth to clean the woofer Happy Listening Your Vienna Acoustics Team
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