Infinity SW-10 User's Manual
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1. be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 9 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products that produce heat If placed near an amplifier check with the manufacturer for applicability BETA SW 10 10 Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power Supply to your home consu or local power company Fo t your product dealer r products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instruction 11 Groundi equipped with a polarized a a plug having one blade w 5 g or Polarization This product may be ternating current line plug ider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a Safety feature If you are fully into the outlet try reve nable to insert the plug rsing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outle purpose of the polarized pl 12 Power Cord Protection Do not defeat the safety g Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying partic p2. for extended periods of nonoperation e g when you are away on vacation Adjust Gain Turn your Subwoofer Level Control up to the halfway position If no sound emanates from the subwoofer check the AC line cord and input cables Are the connectors on the cables making proper contact Is the AC plug connected to a live receptacle Has the Power Switch been pressed to the On position Once you have confirmed that the Subwoofer is active proceed by playing a CD record or cassette Use a selection that has ample bass information Set the overall volume control of the preamplifier or stereo to a comfort able level Adjust the Subwoofer Level Control until you obtain a pleas ing blend of bass Bass response should not overpower the room but rather be adjusted so there is a harmonious blend across the entire musi cal range Many users have a tendency to set the subwoofer volume too oud adhering to the belief that a subwoofer is there to produce lots of bass This is not entirely true A subwoofer is there to enhance bass extending the response of the entire system so the bass can be felt as well as heard However overall balance must be maintained or the music will not sound natural An experienced listener will set the volume of the subwoofer so its impact on bass response is always there but never obtrusive Phase Control The Phase Switch determines whether the subwoofer speaker s piston like action moves in a
3. Nfiniky Infinity Beta SW 10 230 C CAUTION IRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 50 60Hz 180W BETA SW 10 060 Subwoofer Level Control LFE Normal Switch Phase Switch Crossover Frequency Control Line Level LFE Input High Speaker Level Inputs High Speaker Level Outputs Power Switch Status LED SYSTEM CONNECTIONS If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver processor with a low frequency effects LFE or subwoofer output Set LFE Normal switch to LFE If your receiver processor does not contain a Dolby Digital or DTS processor but has subwoofer outputs RECEIVER PROCESSOR SUB OUT R a Set LFE Normal switch to Normal NOTE If your receiver processor has only one sub out you may use either the L or R input SUBWOOFER OR LFE OUTPUT tai Leven e Green On 5 Red Stand By Min Mex nS NORMAL PHASE vB 180 80Hz CROSSOVER FREQUENCY a 150Hz 50Hz 4 KA L R LINE LEVELIN For LFEuseLorR e LEVEL e Green On Red Stand By Min Max LFE CS NORMAL PHASE o amp 180 80Hz e CROSSOVER FREQUENCY j 150Hz 50H2 oO R LINE LEVEL IN GA For LFEuseLorR If your receiver processor does not have subwoofer outputs for the left N and right channels or an LFE output ee OO Min Max mr no
4. SERIES WINfinity Powered Subwoofer INFINITY Beta SW 10 Owner s Guide 230V CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION To prevent electric shock do not remove the grounding plug on the power cord or use any plug or extension cord that does not have a grounding plug provided Make certain that the AC outlet is properly grounded Do not use an adapter plug with this product The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance 2 route de Tours 72500 Chateau du Loir France EN 55013 2001 EN 55020 2002 EN 61000 3 2 2000 EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 EN 60065 2002 Harm Chai Declaration of Conformity CE We Harman Consumer International declare in own responsibility that the products described in this owner s manual are in compliance with technical stadards Robin Marshall an Consumer International teau du Loir France 5 03 read first Important Safety Precautions 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions
5. are trademarks of Harman International Industries Incorporated Ceramic Metal Matrix Diaphragm CMMD patent nos 6 327 372 and 6 404 897 Part No 352519 002 11 03 H A Harman International Company
6. e placement of a sub woofer within any listening room is not critical While in theory it is true that the larger wavelengths of extremely low frequencies are basically nondirectional the fact is that when installing a subwoofer within the lim ited confines of a room reflections standing waves and absorptions gen erated within the room will strongly influence the performance of any sub woofer system As a result specific location of the subwoofer becomes important and we strongly recommend that you experiment with placement before choosing a final location Placement will depend upon your room and the amount and quality of bass required for example whether or not your room permits placement of the subwoofer near either satellite Be sure to leave a minimum of 152mm 6 between the wall and the port on the subwoofer L lt t SUB UU j RIGHT CHANNEL SPEAKER PRIMARY LISTENING AREA Figure 1 This example shows the subwoofer positioned behind the right channel satellite speaker to re create the actual location of bass instruments in an orchestra and or add impact to movie soundtracks BETA SW 10 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS Rear Panel if r Green On e e LEVEL e gt Red Stand By CROSSOVER FREGUENCY Max LFE amp NORMAL PHASE e 180 80Hz e 50Hz 150Hz Min OFF 550 340V POWER WIn
7. ion Our patented Ceramic Metal Matrix Diaphragm CMMD drivers and high powered amplifiers along with rigid well braced enclosures combine to deliver uncompromised bass performance in any stereo or multichannel home theater Unpacking the Subwoofer If you suspect damage from transit report it immediately to your dealer Keep the shipping carton and packing materials for future use PLACEMENT Since the installation of a subwoofer can be somewhat more complicated than installing full range speakers it is essential that you read this sec tion very carefully prior to connecting the subwoofer to your system Should you have questions relating to your installation it is advisable to call either your dealer or distributor for advice The performance of the subwoofer is directly related to its placement in the listening room and how you align the subwoofer with its satellite speakers Setting the volume of the subwoofer in relationship to the left and right speakers is also of critical importance because it is essential that the subwoofer integrate smoothly with the entire system Setting the subwoofer s volume level too high will result in an overpowering boomy bass Setting the volume level too low will negate the benefits of the subwoofer Here are several additional facts on installation that may prove useful It is generally believed by most audio authorities that low frequencies below 125Hz are nondirectional and therefor
8. lugs convenience recepta they exit from the product ular attention to cords at cles and the point where 13 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth 14 Non should be unpl for long periods of time 15 Lightning For added pr duri and unused for long period the wal system This will prevent da lightning and power line su 16 Overloading Do not ove extension cords or integral outlet and disconnect the ante for cleaning se Periods The power cord of the product gged from the o tlet when left unused otection for this product g a lightning storm or when it is left unattended s of time unplug it from na or cable mage to the product due to rges rload wall outlets convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 17 Object and Liquid Entry Never pus objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 18 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified Service personnel under the following conditions a The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or b Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the product or c The pr
9. nd out with the main speakers 0 or opposite the main speakers 180 Proper phase adjustment depends on several variables such as room size subwoofer placement and listener position Adjust the phase switch to maximize bass output at the listening position C6 BETA SW 10 Crossover Adjustment The Crossover Frequency Control determines the highest frequency at which the subwoofer reproduces sounds If your main speakers can comfort ably reproduce some low frequency sounds set this control to a lower frequency setting between 50Hz and 100Hz This will concentrate the subwoofer s efforts on the ultradeep bass sounds required by today s films and music If you are using smaller bookshelf speakers that do not extend to the lower bass frequencies set the Crossover Adjustment control to a higher setting between 120Hz and 150Hz NOTE This control will have no effect if the LFE Normal Switch is set to LFE If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS processor receiver the Low Pass Frequency is set by the processor receiver Consult your owner s manual to learn how to view or change this setting MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE The enclosure may be cleaned using a soft cloth to remove fingerprints or to wipe off dust All wiring connections should be inspected and cleaned or remade peri odically The frequency of maintenance depends on the metals involved in the connections atmospheric conditions and other factors but once per year is the mi
10. nimum If a problem occurs make sure that all connections are properly made and clean If a problem exists in one loudspeaker reverse the connection wires to the left and right system If the problem remains in the same speaker then the fault is with the loudspeaker If the problem appears in the opposite speaker the cause is in another component or cable In the event that your subwoofer ever needs service contact your local Infinity dealer or distributor SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response Maximum Amplifier Out put 20Hz 150Hz with no more than 0 1 THD Crossover Frequencies Driver Dimensions H x W x D Weight SW 10 30Hz 150Hz 3cB 150 watts RMS 50Hz 150Hz 24dB octave continuously variable 250mm 10 CMMD 400mm x 335mm x 375mm 15 3 4 x 13 3 16 x 14 3 4 16 7kg 37 Ib Infinity continually strives to update and improve existing products as well as create new ones The specifications and construction details in this and related Infinity publications are therefore subject to change without notice BETA SW 10 WINfinity TECHNOLOGY lt PERFORMANCE lt DESIGN 2003 Harman International Industries Incorporated Infinity Systems 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury NY 11797 USA 516 674 4INF www infinitysystems com Trademark of Dolby Laboratories DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems Inc Infinity is a registered trademark and Infinity Beta and CMMD
11. oduct has been exposed to rain or water or d The product does not operate normally when following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation or e The product has been dropped or the enclosure damaged or f The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance 19 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards 20 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 21 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition 22 Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel NTRODUCTION The Infinity Beta SW 10 continues Infinity s long standing commitment to accurate sound reproduct
12. rma PHASE oS 180 RECEIVER AMPLIFIER E Front Speaker Output CROSSOVER C FREQUENCY d LEFT RIGHT 50H2 150H2 ne L R L LINE LEVEL IN For LFE use L or R AC 220 240V 50 60Hz 180W POWER LEFT SPEAKER RIGHT SPEAKER W Infinity Infinity Beta SW 10 230 CAUTION 5 BLACK 1 LOOSEN TERMINALS 2 INSERT BARE END TIGHTEN TERMINALS NO STRIPE STRIPE Ass This figure shows how to connect bare wires to the terminals BETA SW 10 OPERATION Power On Plug your subwoofer s AC cord into a wall outlet Do not use the outlets on the back of the receiver Initially set the Subwoofer Level Control to the min position Turn on your sub by pressing the Power Switch on the rear panel Turn on your entire audio system and start a CD or movie soundtrack at a moderate level Auto On Stand By With the Power Switch in the ON position the Status LED on the back panel will remain lit in red or green to indicate the On Standby mode of the subwoofer RED STANDBY No signal detected Amp Off GREEN ON Signal detected Amp On The subwoofer will automatically enter the Standby mode after approxi mately 10 minutes when no signal is detected from your system The sub woofer will then power ON instantly when a signal is detected During periods of normal use the Power Switch can be left on You may turn off the Power Switch
13. should be read before the product is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 Water and Moisture The product should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 6 Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer 7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted on a wall or ceiling only when and as recommended by the manufacturer 8 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not
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