Piega SUB 1 MKII User's Manual
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1. PIEGA OF SWITZERLAND Music That s really the only important issue when it comes to loudspeakers In our view the superior loudspeaker is the one that does not interfere One that adds no sound of its own That accurately and naturally conveys what was played in the concert or recording studio Since 1986 we have been working to perfect this ideal with a pioneering spirit inventiveness and exacting craftsmanship You will now be able to hear for yourself how far we have succeeded By purchasing a loudspeaker from PIEGA you have expressed your trust in our company for which we thank you very much At the same time we assure you that you have purchased a product that is based on twenty years of R amp D and which in terms of its design represents the state of the art We are sure that you will gain much listening enjoyment from your new Piega loudspeaker products Although using the loudspeakers is very straightforward we recommend that you read the contents of this user manual carefully It will explain how to properly connect up your new PIEGA loudspeaker products and install them for optimum results It also provides you with some useful information that will increase your understanding of loudspeakers But don t worry Even apparently complicated details are explained very simply On the last page of these instructions you will find our warranty conditions Please also read these carefully2. CH 8810 Horgen Switzerland www piega ch mail piega ch i 83 2 CONFORMS TO E UL STD 6500 EN CERTIFIED TO E CAN CSA STD E60065
3. connections have been made PIEGA OF SWITZERLAND Connecting the System PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII Configuration example for surround mode The most frequently used and ideal connection configuration for 5 1 surround applications is using an AV receiver with a separate subwoofer output The settings can be adjusted individually for any loudspeaker via the menu Refer to the user manual of the AV receiver you are using for information on the individual setup controls Dolby Digital System Surround System with AV Receiver Rear Speaker R Rear Speaker L 2 s Front Speaker L Ni Front Speaker R 00 00 00 a A ae ne dh 4 Amplifier a cn esias eA crossover N W FREQUENCY sone Cuore LFE IN J INPUT R OUTPUT ite ae rte Ce w NA ee ee ate r e epe NZ Ne SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS Connection gt Connect the P SUB 1 MKII cable to the terminal marked SUBWOOFER or similar on the AV receiver gt Connect the P SUB 1 MKII cable to the terminal on the subwoofer marked LFE IN gt For this use a suitable connection cable with cinch plugs not supplied with the loudspeakers gt Connect the front rear and center loudspeakers using the loudspeaker terminals provided on your AV receiver Benefit The most frequently used and ideal connection configuration for 5 1 surround mode gt The P SUB 1 MKII can be tuned for optimum
4. With this configuration the connection is made to the amplifier Refer to the appropriate manual for information about operation and connecting options for your AV receiver power amplifier Subwoofer and loudspeaker terminals on the amplifier Rear Rear Speaker R Speaker L 19 Front Fror Speaker R Speal l o0 65 0o 00 j en a e D p Amplifier i T T e LFE IN e INPUT R L OUTPUT Re L R L SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS Connection gt Connect the P SUB 1 MKII cable to the subwoofer terminal marked SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS gt Connect the P SUB 1 MKII subwoofer cable to the amplifier terminal marked SPEAKER or similar gt Likewise connect up the loudspeakers parallel to the amplifier terminal marked SPEAKER or similar gt For this use two similar connection cables not supplied gt If necessary connect the front rear and center loudspeakers using the loudspeaker terminals provided on your AV receiver Benefit Frequently used configuration in stereo mode gt Flexible positioning of components 11 PIEGA Lo Mi a SWITZERLAND Connecting the System PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII Configuration example for stereo mode Commonly used configuration in stereo mode with the loudspeakers parallel connected to the subwoofer Refer to the appropriate manual for information about operation and connection options for your stereo amplifier Loudspeaker terminal
5. been damaged in transit gt Then place the P SUB 1 MKII in the required position Warning The P SUB 1 MKII subwoofer weighs 42 kg and is therefore very heavy gt To avoid risk of injury only lift the subwoofer together with another person PIEGA Oo F SWITZERLAND Installation Instructions PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII Recommendations for ideal positioning The P SUB 1 MKII can be installed flexibly and easily Due to its relatively small size it can be integrated in any unit and can be positioned as required virtually anywhere in the room However to ensure the most natural sound the P SUB 1 MKII should be placed on the floor near the two front loudspeakers o Ideal setup e i gt For both surround and stereo mode position the P SUB 1 MKII N lt lt Xs A as close to the two front loudspeakers as possible N l l pis K Sa i E N gt The two chassis of the P SUB 1 MKII should face left and right with the connection terminal facing the wall Surround mode gt As the sound is directed from the sides of the chassis only a small clearance from the wall is required approx 30 cm i gt Do not in any way prevent the free movement of the P SUB 1 MKII i N gt Do not place any objects such as vases etc on the P SUB 1 MKII so as avoid the possibility of accidents Stereo mode Note Frequencies below 100 Hz cannot be localized by the human ear gt The exact positioning of the P SUB 1
6. just in case We wish you an enjoyable read and above all much listening enjoyment with your new PIEGA loudspeakers Contents PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII User Manual This user manual describes how to connect the PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII active subwoofer to different loudspeaker configurations and the appropriate setting options for optimum operation in stereo and home cinema mode It also contains instructions for unpacking and setting up the P SUB 1 MKII 4 Precautions Before unpacking 5 Unpacking the P SUB 1 MKII Instructions for unpacking 6 Installation Instructions Recommendations for ideal positioning 7 Connection Options Connection terminal for different applications 8 Connecting the System Configuration examples for stereo and surround mode 13 Setting the Sound Characteristics Setting options for individual requirements 14 Daily Use Care and maintenance 15 Warranty Conditions Service and warranty conditions Other configuration examples can be obtained from www piega ch PIEGA Lo F SWITZERLAND Precautions PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII Before unpacking Please read this user manual carefully and pay special attention to the following precautions and warnings In your own interest we advise you to strictly observe the following procedure when installing your new PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII atune Toneiuck Tir iaz eng Warning _ CAUTION gt The PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII subwoo
7. results Connecting the System PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII Configuration example for stereo and surround mode The 5 1 receivers and power amplifiers of some manufacturers have a separate NF Out terminal The terminal allows the signal to reach the subwoofer without any amplification Refer to the appropriate manual for information about operation and connection options for your AV receiver power amplifier Dolby Digital System Surround System with NF Out Center Speaker Connection Rear Rear Speaker R Speaker L Front Speaker R eo oO O O O a is Amplifier U gt Connect the P SUB 1 MKII cable to the AV receiver terminal marked PRE OUT or similar a gt Connect the P SUB 1 MKII cable to the subwoofer terminal marked INPUT gt For this use connection cables with cinch plugs not supplied gt Connect the loudspeakers using the loudspeaker terminals provided on your AV receiver power amplifier w ote 4 in CROSSOVER AN A FREQUENCY ame r40He Note Frequently used configuration e R Peo e gt Ideal configuration for stereo mode a fe e E SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS PIEGA Lo F SWITZERLAND Connecting the System PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII Configuration example for surround mode The AV receivers and power amplifiers of some manufacturers feature separate MAIN IN and PRE OUT terminals The pr
8. MKII is largely unnecessary Connection Options PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII Connection terminal for different applications Its large range of connection options offers the P SUB 1 MKII an unlimited number of configurations both for stereo and for surround mode Refer to the appropriate user manual supplied for specific information on the loudspeakers used and components of your stereo or surround system LFE IN e7 INPUT R L OUTPUT xe SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS POWER ON OFF T3 15AL250V FOR 230V INPUT TSAL250V FOR 115V INPUT 115 230V 50 60HZ 500W Note gt The connection terminal of the P SUB 1 MKII allows a number of possible configuration options for stereo and surround mode gt Depending on the equipment in use select the appropriate configuration see the following pages gt The LFE IN INPUT OUTPUT terminals for connecting to the AV receiver or the stereo amplifier require connection cables with cinch plugs gt The SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT terminals for connecting amplified music signals can be connected with loudspeaker cables with or without banana plugs Connecting the supply cable gt Check whether the default switch position 240 115 V of your P SUB 1 MKII corresponds to the standard supply voltage in your country gt Plug the supply cable provided with the loudspeakers into the appropriate socket gt Do not switch on the P SUB 1 MKII POWER ON until all cable
9. can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner set to the lowest power setting gt Never use alcohol or other cleaning agents to clean your P SUB 1 MKII gt If necessary use a damp cloth with a solution of lukewarm water and a few drops of washing up liquid Warning On no account open the cabinet of the P SUB 1 MKII gt Electronic components carry a dangerous high voltage Warranty Conditions PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII Service and warranty conditions The warranty is limited to six years on our loudspeakers and three years on our electronics in accordance with the conditions stated below Read through the service and warranty conditions carefully especially the warnings concerning the purchase of PIEGA loudspeakers from unauthorized dealers Warranty conditions 1 Every Piega device leaves the factory in perfect condition If any manufacturing and or material defects are found during normal use of the device we warrant to repair the device with free parts and labor during the first six years from the date of purchase 2 The warranty only applies to the original purchaser of the device who should be registered at an authorized dealer 3 The registration card for the device must be sent to Piega within six weeks of purchase or registered via the Internet via www piega ch warranty 4 The product must have been purchased at an authorized Piega dealer 5 The warranty will not be applicable if any repair is carried out by a person o
10. eamplified signal reaches the subwoofer and can be looped back again filtered In this way the loudspeakers are relieved in the deep range in order to ensure improved precision and sound characteristics Refer to the appropriate manual for information about operation and connecting options for your AV receiver power amplifier Surround System with power amplifier featuring MAIN IN PRE OUT loop ont Connection aea gt Connect the P SUB 1 MKII cable to the amplifier terminal marked PRE OUT or similar and to the subwoofer terminal marked INPUT gt Connect the P SUB 1 MKII cable to the amplifier terminal marked MAIN IN or similar and to the subwoofer terminal marked OUTPUT gt For this use two connection cables with cinch plugs not supplied with the loudspeakers gt Connect the front rear and center loudspeakers using the loudspeaker terminals provided on your AV receiver Ba e ee S S ee dh di G Teh 0 SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS Benefit Preferred configuration in the high end range gt The loudspeakers are relieved in the deep bass range Connecting the System PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII Configuration example for stereo and surround mode This is a widely used configuration for stereo mode although it is less suitable for surround mode since there is a risk of overloading with small satellite loudspeakers
11. fer has been designed RIK oF TRIG SHOCK for use with PIEGA loudspeaker products Nevertheless the subwoofer can also be operated with the loudspeakers A GS ON of other suppliers gt Ensure particularly that the P SUB 1 MKIl is installed and connected in accordance with the instructions of this user manual CONFORMS TO ULSTD 6500 gt The P SUB 1 MKII was only designed for use in dry residential environments within a temperature range of 10 40 C CERTIFIED TO CANICSA STD E60065 US 2001310 Unpacking the P SUB 1 MKII PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII Instructions for unpacking Special care was taken in the packaging of your P SUB 1 MKII in order to ensure that this new PIEGA quality product reaches your living room safely and undamaged In order to avoid any damage when unpacking the loudspeaker follow closely the instructions below Procedure gt Before unpacking remove any jewelry such as watches rings bracelets etc in order to avoid scratching the aluminum gt Open the carton as shown in the figure and remove the supply cable provided Leave the protective cushion gt Carefully invert the subwoofer 180 with the carton open and stand it on the protective cushion so that the carton can be lifted up and off the loudspeaker gt Remove th protective foil and the upper protective cushion and turn the subwoofer over 180 once more so that it is standing on the feet provided gt Check that the P SUB 1 MKII has not
12. r a workshop that is not authorized to do this by Piega 6 Ifitis necessary for a device or part of it to be sent to Piega or an approved Piega workshop the sender is responsible for paying all transport costs in advance The original packaging must be used for sending the complete device 7 The warranty will not be applicable if the serial number of the device has been modified removed or made illegible It will also not apply if the device is not connected properly or not treated with due care The warranty will also not be applicable if the device was modified or repaired in any way that in our view has altered the correct functioning of the device 8 Piega shall not be liable for the consequences of any damage PIEGA Loudspeaker products from unauthorized dealers The official PIEGA warranty becomes invalid if a PIEGA loudspeaker product was purchased from an unauthorized dealer and is therefore a gray market product or if the original serial number has been intentionally removed replaced or made illegible Should you have any doubt that the dealer you have selected is an officially authorized PIEGA dealer we recommend that you contact us or the PIEGA sales organization in your country without fail Please note the PIEGA sales policy statement at www piega ch 15 PIEGA SA Tel 41 1 725 90 42 Subject to modification in particular technical modifications Bahnhofstrasse 29 Fax 41 1725 91 92 All specifications without guarantee
13. s on the subwoofer Connection gt Connect the P SUB 1 MKII subwoofer cable to your stereo amplifier Speaker L at the terminal marked SPEAKER or similar Speaker R gt Connect the P SUB 1 MKII cable to the subwoofer terminal marked SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS gt Likewise connect parallel the loudspeakers to the subwoofer terminal marked SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS gt For this use suitable loudspeaker cables if necessary with banana plugs not supplied iia ae SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS l 00 o0 oo 00 i y a Benefit Frequently used configuration in stereo mode gt Very simple and efficient cabling Settings of the Sound Characteristics PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII Setting options for individual requirements Thanks to the use of the most advanced active electronics your new PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII is a cutting edge product in the field of subwoofers Thanks to the variable HP Filter Q it features the ability to simulate an unlimited range of sound characteristics This enables you to adjust operation within the deep bass range to your individual audio requirements as well as to those of the listening environment ff gt e VOL UME e ane gt Use this knob to adjust the subwoofer volume mm Max Setting tip Turn the subwoofer to maximum volume and then turn it down until it sounds too quiet for you PHASE SWITCH gt Use this switch to set the subwoofer to In Pha
14. se or Out of Phase Depending on the type of loudspeaker there will be a phase cancelling little bass or a phase correction normal bass gt gt Factory setting 0 0 180 PHASE SWITCH da amp PHASE SHIFT P HASE SHIF T x y gt Use this knob to adjust the phase to your system gt gt Factory setting 0 SUBSONIC on oF SUBSONIC gt Use this selector switch to activate the SUBSONIC filter This is used to filter out frequencies below 15 Hz and thus relieve the subwoofer of inaudible frequencies gt gt Factory setting OFF oO FILTER Q TERS gt Use this knob to set the filter quality in the range between 0 5 to 0 8 Turning the knob clockwise will cause a dry clean and very precise bass turning the knob anti clockwise will produce a warm and more mellow bass KJ EEUN gt This knob is used for adjusting the crossover frequency between subwoofer and full range speaker gt gt Factory setting 80 100 Hz PEN CROSSOVER FREQUENCY 13 PIEGA Lo i SWITZERLAND Daily Use PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII Care and maintenance From development to production right down to quality testing PIEGA only uses materials and components of the highest quality Your new P SUB 1 MKII has a polished aluminum surface As this material is very sensitive it should be treated with due care Procedure gt Clean the surface of the P SUB 1 MKII with a soft fluff free cloth gt If necessary the P SUB 1 MKII
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