Polk Audio RM7500 User's Manual
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1. will add more warmth to the bass and lower midrange possibly at the sacrifice of bass tightness and midrange clarity Conversely turning the knob down counter clockwise will make the bass and lower midrange sound thinner FIGURE 9a polk audio SUBWOOFER LEVEL CONTROL Figure 9a Subwoofer level is adjusted via the knob on the front of the subwoofer under the logo pod Play a piece of music that has an aver age amount of bass content Start with the knob set to 5 and the Phase switch set to normal Adjust by ear using a wide variety of CDs and video sources Adjust for deep powerful bass without boominess SWITCHABLE PHASE ALIGNMENT Figure 9 Changing the phase of your subwoofer can affect its bass attack If the bass sounds muddy or unclear try toggling the phase control Have someone else switch between the two settings while you sit in your favorite listening position Use music with good bass preferably plucked string bass and a deep male vocal When you hear the best balance of deep bass and natural lower octaves of the male voice you have achieved optimum phase tuning FIGURE 9 VARIABLE LOW PASS CROSSOVER NET Na 7 SWITCHABLE BASS BOOST 2410 o SWITCHABLE PHASE ALIGNMENT NORMAL 45 REVERSE POWER one AUTO OFF 06 OX a 3dB BASS BOOST Figure 9 n most cases this switch should be set to 0 If you have hooked up2. Speaker and Line Level Filtered LFE Line Unfiltered Outputs Speaker Level Pass Through or 80Hz High Pass Filtered Switchable Line Level High Pass Filtered at 80Hz Dimensions 18 3 4 H x 17 1 2 W x 18 3 4 D 47 6cmH x 44 5cmW x 45 7cmD Shipping Weight each 61 lbs 27 7 kgs The FTC rating is based on the continuous power output of the amplifier However music and movies are not continuous but are mainly composed of short bursts of sound For this reason we also supply a Dynamic Power rating which measures the ability of the amplifier to produce power in short bursts similar to those found in music and movies In our experience an amplifier with higher Dynamic Power output will play louder under most condi tions regardless of the continuous power rating Dynamic Power is typically greater than continuous average power although it is not uncommon for two amplifiers with identical FTC Continuous Average ratings to have very different Dynamic Power performance However loudspeaker efficiency is by far the most important factor in determining how loud your system will play Loudspeaker efficiency is usually given as the amount of sound produced by 1 watt at a distance of 1 meter A medium efficiency loudspeaker rating would be around 87 dB from 1 watt at 1 meter A highly efficient loud speaker might be 90 dB Each 3dB increase in efficiency doubles the sound output for a given power input So a 100 watt 90 dB self
3. hex nut back down the binding post until it firmly meets the wire Do not over tighten Figure 4 LOOSEN HEX NUT INSERT SPEAKER WIRE THROUGH HOLE TIGHTEN HEX NUT DO NOT INSERT INSULATED SECTION OF SPEAKER WIRE HOOK UP OPTIONS The versatile RM7500 loudspeaker system The option that is best for you depends on a subtle effect on the overall sound of your Remember there is no one best method gives you many hook up options Each option your electronics and your personal taste system You may want to experiment with although we do recommend options 1 has advantages and potential downsides The hook up option you choose may have options to see what works best for you easiest and 4a or 4b best sounding Option Sat Sub Setting In PSW Input amp Use LFE Output Hi Pass Crossover Phase Low Pass Remarks Eguipment Speaker Setup Or PSW Output Or Subwoofer Out Speaker Level Setting Position Bass Management See Page 13 See Page 13 See Page 12 Dolby Digital Only RECOMMENDED SETTINGS 1 Receiver or Front Large Input line Level from YES N A Normal Processor with Sub On Unfiltered Sub Out Or Subwoofer Out LFE Subwoofer In from Figure 5 Filtered Sub Out see page 8 Output None This is the most convenient option But be sure to use correct input filtered or unfiltered see page 8 for your receiver 2a Pro Logi Front Large Input Speaker
4. magnetically shielded center chan nel speaker with integrated brackets Carton 2 contains the following item e One 1 PSW650 powered subwoofer in a special Hi Gloss finish Please inspect each loudspeaker carefully Be certain that your PSW650 subwoofer matches the Hi Gloss finish of your satel lites Notify your Polk Audio dealer if you notice any difference damage or any miss ing items Keep the carton and packing material They will do the best job of protecting your speakers if they need to be transported ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE AND FILE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE IT MAY BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE SPEAKER PLACEMENT Figure 1 CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER Place the center channel speaker as close to your TV as possible The most popular placement for center channel speaker is right on top of your TV set The unique slen der design of the RM7500 center channel speaker makes it easy to mount on the wall directly above your TV especially if you have a Slim line or flat screen FRONT SATELLITES The front satellite and center channel speak ers of the RM7500 system are specifically designed to complement flat screen and inset display televisions by mounting unobtrusively on the wall flanking the TV The innovative design and integrated brackets of the RM7500 satellites makes them easy to mount They also sound great on stands bookshelves or in entertainment centers It s a good idea to place the front satelli
5. On position the power amplifier will operate and the ereen pilot light will illumi nate until the switch is set to Off position or the AC cord is disconnected from a power source FIGURE 8 Refers to Hook Up Option 4 on Chart Pages 6 7 We recommend using the Auto position Turn it to off if the system will not be used for extended periods of time such as during vacations LL Ay 18 14 R O 5 CENTER FRONT R AMP IN I IR LINE PLEVEL m 7 md psw650 AMPLIFIER E AMP OR PROCESSOR FRONT PRE OUT SUB OUT RCA CABLES FRONT SPEAKER PUT LEVEL INPUT m D OO R D 00 9 LFE SUBWOOFER IN REAR ADJUSTING THE POWERED SUBWOOFER The specially finished PSW650 Powered Subwoofer included in your RM7500 System features two 10 inch direct radiating drivers 250 watt power amplifier and dual Power Port bass ports It offers a wide range of setting options To perfectly optimize this subwoofer we recommend the following settings as Starting points but the option that is best for you depends on your electronics main speakers and per sonal taste After you have become familiar with what the settings do experiment with alternate options to find the method that works best for your system SUBWOOFER SETTINGS Figure 9 On the back of the subwoofer yo
6. as you hook up your subwoofer Most hum problems are caused by ground loops That is the electrical grounds of the compo nents in your system are not at the same electrical potential A very common ground loop source is cable TV Disconnect the coaxi al cable from your TV and or VCR If the hum goes away the cable is the ground loop vil lain In that case you need a 75 ohm ground loop isolator This device is about the size of a pen and is attached to your coaxial cable where it plugs into your VCR or television You can obtain this device from some audio dealers Radio Shack stores Zantech 1 800 0843 0465 or Channel Plus 1 800 999 5225 Ground loops and hum can also be the result of faulty electrical wiring in your home Consult a licensed electrician to evaluate and if necessary repair the AC wiring in your home Light dimmers also tend to intro duce noise into audio systems Remove them If none of our suggestions work for you call our customer service number SAFE LIMITS OF OPERATION Your Polk Audio loudspeakers are made with the highest quality materials insuring years of great sounding trouble free performance However damage to loudspeakers can occur when an amplifier regardless of its wattage is made to play at higher listening levels that its power can clearly produce This is usual ly beyond the 1 to 2 o clock position on the volume control This results in very high levels of audible dis
7. your subwoofer from a subwoofer output or pre out jacks and cannot get enough bass output even with the subwoofer level control turned all the way up switch to the 3dB position In typical systems where the 3dB boost is not needed this switch can be useful for providing a quick boost for bass shy program material Most people prefer more bass out put for movies than music so you can use this switch as a handy way to adjust bass levels as you switch between movie to music sources HIGH PASS CROSSOVER SPEAKER LEVEL Figure 9 Most systems will sound best with the toggle set to Full Range The 80 Hz setting is recommended only if you frequently play your system at extremely high levels and prefer hook up options 2 a amp b Adjust variable low pass upward if you make use of this feature FRONT SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT FRONT SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT Hz Pau RANGE LEVEL WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE NO USER SERVICEABLE RTS INSIDE REFI NI The Speaker Specialists POWERED SUBWOOFER CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK A A AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 13 14 G WHY DOES MY SYSTEM HUM A BECAUSE IT DOESN T KNOW THE WORDS This is what passes for humor in the audio business Heres the real answer If you have any electrical 60Hz hum in your system you re going to hear it clearly as soon
8. Instruction polk audio polk audio UPDIVIdAS JO WOLLOG NOILVUOTUYAHA LV AVAL 1 3 8 TO BOTTOM OF SPEAKER 7 1 2 TO LEFT SIDE OF SPEAKER 1 3 8 TO TOP OF SPEAKER TEMPLATE FOR WALL MOUNTING CENTER CHANNEL SNOILV2O1 J10H MIJADS 301 Wd Nid V HLIM J33H NUVW 7 1 2 TO RIGHT SIDE OF SPEAKER ut UPDIVIdAS JO dOl A WORD FROM MATTHEW POLK Dear Music Lover Thank you for choosing Polk s RM7500 Home Theater System Desiening and building speakers is more than just a business for the people at Polk Audio it is our passion n addition to these loudspeakers we make a complete line of stereo multimedia and automotive loudspeakers so you can assemble the high performance sound system of your dreams in your home office and car We encourage you to pursue your audio vision Find out more about the full line of Polk Audio products by consulting your Polk Audio dealer or by calling our friendly Customer Service Representatives In North America call 1 800 377 7655 Monday through Friday 9 00am through 6 00pm EST Enjoy your new home theater system sincerely Matthew S Polk Chairman and Co Founder A wealth of information can also be found on our award winning web site www polkaudio com GETTING STARTED The complete RM7500 comes in two cartons Carton 1 contains the following items e Four 4 magnetically shielded satellite speakers with integrated brackets e One 1
9. Level NO Full Range Normal Easy to set up Eliminates Dolby Digital or Sub Off most hum amp noise offering Stereo Output Speaker Level to Sats excellent performance In most Figure 6 systems this is the preferred hook up option 2b Prologic Front Large Input Speaker Level L amp R YES Full Range Normal Similar to 20 may offer Dolby Digital or Sub On LFE line Level improved bass performance Stereo satisfies The LFE Urge Figure 6 Output Speaker Level to Sats 3a Equipment with Front Large Input Line Level NO N A Normal Clean signal with potentially Pre Amp Out Options Sub Off from Pre Outs lower distortion at high Figure 7 volume level But on some Output None Sats Direct systems line level may from Receiver or Amp lack adequate gain 3b Pre Out Options Front Large Input Line Level YES N A Normal Similar fo 3a may offer For L R and LFE Sub On from Pre Outs LFE Line Level improved bass performance Figure 7 satisfies The LFE Urge Output None Sats Direct from Receiver or Amp 4a Equipment with Front Large Input Line Level NO N A Normal May provide improved Pre Out amp Power Amp Sub Off from Pre Outs midrange clarity and will In Jacks allow the sats to play at Figure 8 Output Line Level higher volume before Out to Amp distortion becomes evident 4b Equipment with Front Large Input Line Level YES N A Normal Similar to 40 may
10. R ON THE AMPLIFIER END THIS WILL DAMAGE THE AMPLIFIER This subwoofer is not magnetically shielded and should not be placed close to a television set If you see any color distortion on your TV move the subwoofer away from the set FIGURE 2 J D Driver Side gt 6 inches 15cm From wall WALL MOUNTING THE SATELLITES All five satellites of the RM7500 system have integrated wall mounting brackets built onto the rear of each speaker On wall installation of the RM speakers requires basic skills and basic tools drill and screwdriver If you are in doubt that you possess the necessary Skills or tools consult your Polk dealer or a professional installer Otherwise follow the steps below to safely secure the speakers to the location of your choice e Make sure the locations you have selected for wall mounting do not conceal electrical wiring or plumbing e Hold the speaker in the chosen location to make certain it clears the ceiling adjacent walls corners beams lighting fixtures and door window frames e If you are certain that there is a stud behind the wall surface drive a 10 screw not supplied through the wall and into the stud leaving the screw head protruding 1 8 e If there is no stud behind the chosen loca tion install a 10 wall anchor not supplied into the wall by following the wall anchor manufacturer s directions leaving the screw head protruding 1 8 e Line up the speaker so that the scre
11. ation and exclu sion may not apply to you All implied warranties on this Product are limited to the duration of this expressed Warranty Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied Warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights which vary from state to state This Warranty applies only to Products pur chased in the United States of America its possessions and U S and NATO armed forces exchanges and audio clubs The Warranty terms and conditions applicable to Products purchased in other countries are available from the Polk Audio Authorized Distributors in such countries Polk Audio and The Speaker Specialists are trademarks of Britannia Investment Corporation used under license by Polk Audio Incorporated Dolby Pro Logic and AC 3 are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation 17
12. e then your subwoofer input jack is filtered and you should use the subwoofer s LFE Subwoofer In CENTER FRONT PROCESSOR AMI R R L4 i JEES FRONT SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT L LINE LEVEL Ot OO SUB OUT i OO LFE SUBWOOFER IN i gt FE SU uu mu mu mu m mu AC POWER The subwoofer has a built in power amplifier and must be plugged into a standard house hold 110 120V AC power source in order to operate FIGURE 7 Refers to Hook Up Option 3 on Chart Pages 6 7 The power switch has three positions On Off and Auto Figure 9 page 13 In the Auto position the amplifier will auto matically turn on and the green pilot light on the front of the subwoofer will illuminate as soon as the speaker senses a signal com ing from your electronics The amplifier and RM75C Ri IL 0 amp FRONT AMPLIFIER E AMP OR PROCESSOR FRONT PRE OUT SUB OUT REAR Y CABLES FRONT SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT LEVEL INPUT R OO LINE LEVEL Out OOk rm RCA CABLES SPEAKER I o OOR Let In Q E mu mm mu m 10 the green pilot light will turn off approxi mately 15 minutes after input signal ceases In the
13. ginal retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer Polk Audio Inc further warrants to the original purchaser only that the Loudspeaker s in this Polk Audio Product the Product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five 5 years from the date of original retail pur chase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer The original retail purchaser shall hereinafter be referred to as you However this Warranty will automatically terminate prior to the expira tion if you sell or otherwise transfer the Product to any other party To allow Polk Audio to offer the best possible warranty service please fill out the Product Registration Card s and send it to the Factory at the address provided on the Product Cards s within ten 10 days of the date of purchase Defective Products must be shipped together with proof of purchase prepaid insured to the Polk Audio Authorized Dealer from whom you purchased the Product or to the Factory at 2500 Britannia Boulevard Suite D san Diego California 92173 Products must be shipped in the original shipping container or its equivalent in any case the risk of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by you If upon examination at the Factory or Polk Audio Authorized Dealer it is determined that the unit was defective in materials or workman POLK AUDIO LIMITED WARRANTY ship at any time during this Warranty period Polk Audio or the Polk Audio Author
14. ized Dealer will at its option repair or replace this Product at no additional charge except as set forth below All replaced parts and Products become the property of Polk Audio Products replaced or repaired under this warranty will be returned to you within a reasonable time freight prepaid This warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident disaster misuse abuse negligence inadequate packing or shipping procedures commercial use voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit cosmetic appearance of cabinetry not directly attributable to defect in materials or workmanship or service repair or modification of the Product which has not been authorized or approved by Polk Audio This warranty shall terminate if the Serial number on the Product has been removed tampered with or defaced This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed Warranties If this Product is defective in mate rials or workmanship as warranted above your sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above In no event will Polk Audio Inc be liable to you for any incidental or consequen tial damages arising out of the use or inability to use the Product even if Polk Audio Inc or a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages or for any claim by any other party Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequen tial damages so the above limit
15. lded Driver Complement Mid Bass 1 5 1 4 13 3cm Polypropylene Composite with Rubber Surround Tweeter 1 1 25mm Dome Overall Frequency Response 60Hz 25kHz 3dB limits 90Hz 23kHz Sensitivity 89dB SPL 1m 2 83 Vrms Drive Level Crossover Topology Mid Bass Driver 1st Order High Pass 80Hz 2nd Order Low Pass Filters Tweeter 2nd Order High Pass Mylar Film Capacitors in Signal Path Mid Bass to Tweeter Acoustic Crossover 2 5kHz Impedance Compatible with 8 Ohm Outputs Enclosure Type Vented Power Port Wall Mounting Power Port Bracket on rear of Enclosure Recommended Amplifier Power 20 150 Watts Channel Dimensions 11 1 2 H x 9 1 2 W x 5 1 2 D 29 2cmH x 24 1cmW x 14 0cmD Shipping Weight pair 20 Ibs 9 1 kgs RM75C Center Channel Magnetically Shielded Driver Complement Mid Bass 2 5 1 4 13 3cm Polypropylene Composite with Rubber Surround Tweeter 1 1 25mm Dome Overall Frequency Response 60Hz 25kHz 3dB limits 90Hz 23kHz Sensitivity 91dB SPL 1m 2 83 Vrms Drive Level Crossover Topology Mid Bass Driver 1st Order High Pass 80Hz 2nd Order Low Pass filters Cascaded 6dB re Midband Level 1 8 and 2 8kHz Tweeter 2nd Order High Pass Mylar Film Capacitors in Signal Path Mid Bass to Tweeter Acoustic Crossover 2 3kHz Impedance Compatible with 8 Ohm Outputs Enclosure Type Vented Dual Power Port Wall Mounting Power Port B
16. offer Pre Out 8 Power Amp Sub On from Pre Outs LFE Line Level improved bass performance In Jacks satisfies The LFE Urge Figure 8 Output Line Level Out to Amp YOUR SUBWOOFER OUTPUT FILTERED OR UNFILTERED In Dolby Pro Logic systems the subwoofer output jack will always be ON Connect the Use the speaker set up or bass manage subwoofer output jack to the LFE Subwoofer ment function of your Dolby Digital proces input of the subwoofer Disconnect the other sor to select subwoofer as on or yes speakers in the system so that all you can EASIEST HOOK UP OPTION FIGURE 5 Refers to Hook Up Option 1 on Chart Pages 6 7 RI IL 0 CENTER FRONT REAR PROCESSOR AMPLIFIER suB out J RCA CABLE FRONT FRONT I SPEAKER SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT LEVEL INPUT OO p OOR 190 SWL LINE LEVEL Alternate Hook Up Option ine proper input jack for your system see ofer Output Filtered Or Unfiltered above hear is the subwoofer Play music or a movie with vocal content If you can hear and understand the words your output jack is not filtered in which case you want to use one of the line level in jacks on the sub FIGURE 6 Refers to Hook Up Option 2 on Chart Pages 6 7 woofer itself If all you can hear is bass and the vocals are not at all or barely audibl
17. powered speaker and a 200 watt 87 dB unit would produce the same sound output For this reason we also specify the loudspeaker efficiency and calculated maximum sound output Polk Audio and the Consumer Electronics Manufacturer s Association are currently engaged in an effort to set standards for specifying the actual acoustic output of self powered speakers If we are successful consumers will be able to use these ratings to make more meaningful product comparisons and better purchasing decisions in the future Note Specifications are subject to change without notice Warranty for Satellites and Center Channel Loudspeakers Polk Audio Inc warrants to the original pur chaser only that this Polk Audio Loudspeaker Product the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five 5 years from the date of original retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer However this Warranty will automatically terminate prior to the expiration of the five 5 years if the original retail purchaser sells or otherwise transfers the Product to any other party The original retail purchaser shall here inafter be referred to as you Warranty for PSW650 Subwoofer Polk Audio Inc warrants to the original pur chaser only that the amplifier in this Polk Audio Loud speaker Product the Product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three 3 years from the date of ori
18. rackets on rear of Enclosure Recommended Amplifier Power 20 150 Watts Channel Dimensions 6 1 4 H x 21 1 2 W x 5 1 2 D 15 9cmH x 54 6cmW x 14 0cmD Shipping Weight each 17 Ibs 7 7 kgs About Power Ratings When making comparisons between product specifications it helps to understand what they mean particularly with amplifier power ratings The Federal Trade Commission has recently issued new regulations regarding the power ratings of all amplifiers including self powered speakers Polk Audio supports this effort to standardize power testing methods in order to provide consumers with a level playing field basis for comparison Make sure the basis for the power rating is clearly stated before comparing it to another product s specification PSW650 Subwoofer Driver Complement 2 10 25cm Woofers Continuous Average Power 165 watts into 4 Ohms 1 THD over power bandwidth of 30 120Hz Dynamic Power Rating 250 watts into 4 Ohms system Acoustic Efficiency 89 dB at 1 meter Calculated Maximum Output in room 114dB at 1 meter Enclosure Type Direct Radiating Vented Port Type Dual Power Port Rear Firing Overall Frequency Response 25Hz 180Hz 3dB Limits 28Hz 125Hz Variable Low Pass 40 120Hz 4th Order Fixed High Pass Line Level 80Hz 2nd Order Speaker Level 80Hz 1st Order Bass Boost 0 or 3dB Phase Gontrol Switch Normal and Reverse 0 or 180 Inputs
19. tes about as far apart as the distance you are sitting from them Avoid placing them less than two feet from the side walls of the room When mounting the speakers on Stands or on a shelf place them at or near your ear level SURROUND SPEAKERS The best placement for surround channel speakers is on the side walls facing each other a foot or two behind your listening position If this placement is not possible the speakers may be placed on a rear wall In either case mount the speakers two to four feet above your head when seated Note To avoid marring the finish of your television A V furniture or speakers use the bump ons adhesive rubber feet that are packaged with this manual FIGURE 1 SUBWOOFER CENTER CHANNEL RIGHT CHANNEL REAR SPEAKERS REAR SPEAKERS POWERED SUBWOOFER The RM7500 System uses a specially finished Polk Audio PSW650 Powered Subwoofer to round out its surround sound capabilities This subwoofer module may be placed behind furniture or next to a sofa or chair It can be placed anywhere in the room but you will get the best performance from it when it is on the same side of the room as the front satellites Placing it near a wall good or in a corner better enhances its delivery of lower frequencies Allow at least 6 inches 15cm of space between any Subwoofer driver and any wall or obstruc tion Figure 2 set the subwoofer on its feet Figure 3 NEVER LAY THE SUBWOOFE
20. tortion originating in the amplifier which adds a harsh gritty sound to the music you re listening to Contrary to popular belief a speaker is more likely to be damaged by trying to get too much volume from a low powered amp or receiver than from a high powered one MAINTAINING THE APPEARANCE OF RM SERIES SPEAKERS Your new speaker cabinet is made of a rugged material that can be dusted or cleaned with a moist cloth Avoid harsh detergents and cleaning fluids they can permanently damage the finish of your speakers Gently vacuum the grilles to remove dust TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If after following these hook up directions you experience difficulty please double check all wire connections Should you isolate the problem to the speaker contact the authorized Polk Audio dealer where you made your purchase or call Polk Audio s friendly Customer Service Department at 1 800 377 7650 calls from US or GAN only from Yam to 6pm Eastern Standard Time Monday through Friday You may also contact us via email polkcs polkaudio com 15 SPECIFICATIONS RM7500 System Overall Freguency Response 25Hz 25kHz 3dB Limits 28Hz 23kHz Nominal Impedance Compatible with 3 Ohm Outputs Satellite Center to Sub Crossover Variable 80 100 Hz Recommended Shipping Weight box 1 57 Ibs 25 9 kgs Shipping Weight box 2 61 lbs 27 7 kgs RM75S Front amp Rear Satellites Magnetically Shie
21. u will see the following controls e Variable Low Pass Crossover Control e 50B Switchable Bass Boost Switch to boost output of low output subwoofer output jacks e High Pass Crossover Toggle The 80 Hz setting provides extra bass filtering for front satellites The Full Range setting provides best performance in most Cases e Switchable Phase Alignment Toggle e The Subwoofer Volume Control is found under the logo pod on the front of the subwoofer These controls allow you to optimize perfor mance of the powered subwoofer to match your audio system room acoustics and program material 12 VARIABLE LOW PASS CROSSOVER Figure 9 This control adjusts the frequency range over which the subwoofer operates It only affects signals that are sent through the line level subwoofer and speaker level inputs t has no effect on signals fed into the LFE input RECOMMENDED CROSSOVER SETTINGS ON WALL amp OFF WALL Mounting your right and left front satellites on the wall tends to increase their bass Mounting them on stands away from the sides of the room tends to decrease their bass If you mount the satellites on the wall we recommend setting your variable crossover control at a lower setting Figure 10 If you mount the satellites on stands we recommend setting your variable crossover control at a higher setting Figure 11 FIGURE 10 FIGURE 11 Generally turning the knob up clockwise
22. w head passes through the large center hole of the bracket s keyhole slot Let the speaker slide straight down allowing the screw head to slip behind the smaller end of the keyhole slot FIGURE 3 CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS TO YOUR SYSTEM GENERAL e Use two conductor 16 gauge or thicker audiophile grade speaker wires e Measure enough wire to reach from your receiver or amplifier to each speaker plus an additional 12 to allow moving the speak ers or receiver without having to disconnect the wires e One of the terminals on the rear of the speaker is marked red and the other black Make certain that you connect the wire from the red terminal of your receiver or amplifier to the red terminal on your speaker and the wire from the black terminal of your receiver or amplifier to FIGURE 4 the black terminal on your speaker Most wire has some indication such as color code ribbing or writing on one of the two conductors to help maintain consistency e your speakers sound thin with little bass and little or no center image chances are that one of the speakers wires is connected backwards Double check all connections To connect wire to the binding post unscrew the plastic hex nut on the binding post and insert the bare wire into the hole near the base of the binding post Do not insert the insulated part of the wire into the hole this Will not give you a good connection Twist the
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