Cerwin-Vega V-10S User's Manual
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1. If the cord supplied does not fit an available AC outlet purchase the correctAC cord from your audio dealer or an electrical supply store amp REPLACEABLE FUSE Protects system from overload replace with fuse rating as indicated on amplifier panel at fuse location The fuse holder is located at the AC receptacle Gently pry open to access the fuse PLACEMENT Your V Series powered subwoofer produces low frequencies which are omnidirectional As aresult placement requirements for your subwoofer are flexible and subject to your listening room s acoustic characteristics To determine the best position for your subwoofer start by positioning it along the same wall or plane as your main speakers Experiment with various locations until you find the location that sounds best to you Note Typically your powered subwoofer will sound louder when placed in close proximity to walls or corners Caution Cerwin Vega V 10S and V 12S speakers are intended for FLOOR PLACEMENT ONLY Do not place heavy objects of any type such as televisions on top of any Cerwin Vega speaker unless otherwise recommended by Cerwin Vega V Series speakers are for residential applications only Refer to the owner s manual provided by your main speaker manufacturer to determine your main speaker s low end frequency response SPECIFICATIONS V 12S Frequency Response 30 Hz 150 Hz 32 Hz 150 Hz 3 dB Woofer 12 EX Woofer 10 EX Woofer 150 Wat2. an Authorized Cerwin Vega Service Center If for some reason you have trouble locating a service representative contact Cerwin Vega s Customer Service Department for assistance Cerwin Vega Customer Service Dept 555 East Easy Street Simi Valley CA 93065 In some cases the Customer Service Department can solve a service problem without any return of equipment to Cerwin Vega thereby avoiding transit delays Phone 805 584 5300 Fax 805 526 3653 Now WHAT IF THE PRODUCT MUST BE RETURNED If the Customer Service Department determines that the equipment must be returned to Cerwin Vega for service a Return Authorization will be issued by mail and the defective merchandise may be shipped directly to the above address freight prepaid along with a copy of both the Return Authorization and the original Bill of Sale The product will be replaced or repaired at our option and returned to the original purchaser Only the return postage will be paid by Cerwin Vega Cerwin Vega will not be responsible for damage occurring in shipment from the original purchaser or due to improper packing materials Remember to pack all equipment carefully and in the original carton if possible Additional charges may be added if new packing materials are required for return shipment SAVE YOUR ORIGINAL PACKING MATERIALS OTHER REMEDIES UNDER THE LAW The exercise of any of the provisions under the Limited Warranty does not affect the protections or remedies of t
3. Continuous excessive exposure to sound pressure levels in excess of 85 dB may cause hearing loss Cerwin Vega audio video speaker systems are capable of producing sound pressure levels greater than 85 dB All V Series speakers are CE compliant Cerwin Vega is constantly striving to maintain the highest consumer standards As a result of these efforts modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or shown in this manual Cerwin Vega 555 E Easy St Simi Valley CA 93065 Phone 805 584 9332 Fax 805 583 0865 Cerwin Vega is a division of the Stanton Group www cerwin vega com PRIOR TO INSTALLATION Carefully unpack your subwoofer saving the box and all of the packing material at some point you may need to transport ship or move your subwoofer Before continuing with the installation please make sure the subwoofer is unplugged and the power switch is turned OFF WARNING Severe damage may realt from improperly selected voltage Set voltage selection switch to the proper AC voltage INSTALLATION Please read the follow ing to determine which installation procedure is best for your audio video system For additional hook up connections you may want to refer to your A V receiver processor preamplifier or amplifier s manual NOTE Besureto read and observe the Safety Instructions on preceding page before starting the inst
4. ETAIN INSTRUCTIONS Retain all safety and operating instructions for future reference READ WARNINGS Read all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS Follow all operating and use instructions Water AND Moisture This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashng and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Do not use the product near water e g near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc VENTILATION Do not place the product in a location or position that interferes with its proper ventilation For example do not set the product on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the heat sink or place it in a built in situation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air around the heat sink PLACEMENT This product is designed for floor placement only Do not place it on a cart or table Do not place objects on top of the product as they will vibrate off Hear Place the product away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat Power Sources Connect the product only to a power receptacle of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on product GROUNDING or POLARIZATION Do not defeat the product s grounding or polarization feature Power Corb PROTECTION Route power su
5. OPERATION V SERIES V 10S anp V 12S POWERED SUBWOOFERS TCERWIN VEGA Cerwin Vega s Limited Warranty WELCOME TO THE FAMILY First off you have great taste in loudspeakers At Cerwin Vega deep bass and great highs are a way of life Nice to know there are a few people out there who share our passion for music And we consider you to be the newest member of the family We hope your speakers give you years of enjoyment Of course in the event of a problem make sure you familiarize yourself with this warranty We like to think that while you re sitting in front of your speakers we re standing behind them And now afew choice words from our lawyer Hey every family has one WHO S COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY Cerwin Vega s Limited Warranty on residential speakers extends only to the original purchaser as evidenced by the original Bill of Sale and only to the residential speakers purchased from authorized Cerwin Vega dealers Ten words of advice retain the original bill of sale in a safe place WHAT S COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY Cerwin Vega warrants that all new residential speakers shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal and proper use Cerw in Vega agrees to repair or replace at our option all such defective parts at no charge for labor or materials Wuat s NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY This Limited Warranty does not apply to defective equipment that has been altered or repaired by other th
6. PEAKER LEVEL CONNECTION From Speaker Level Out A V Recciver Processor Preamplificr 000 C N I OF FUSE ATTENTION UTHLISER ms 230v FUSE TYPE UN FUSIBLE DE 60 s0Hz 230w T1 5AL 250V FOR 230V O ARPL88000 RECHANGE MEME TYPE o T3 AL 250V FOR TISV o Cerwin Vega 555 E Easy St Simi Valley CA 93065 Phone 805 584 9332 Fax 805 583 0865 Cerwin Vega is a division of the Stanton Group www cerwin vega com p TDML881111 USA 11 03
7. allation CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS The following controls are located on the subwoofer s rear panel as shown back cover Attention The Cerwin Vega V 10S 12S have LFE LINE LEVEL and SPEAKER LEVEL input connections choose one option only for hook up Do not hook up more than one option LFE INPUT Mono low frequency effects connection Use this input if receiver preamp processor has a dedicated LFE or subwoofer OUT Refer to the owner s manual provided by your receiver preamp processor manufacturer see figure 1 back cover for hook up LINE LEVEL INPUT Stereo low level input to subwoofer Connect to LINE OUT MAIN OUT or PREAMP OUT of your receiver preamp processor using a dual RCA patchcord not supplied Refer to the owner s manual provided by your receiver preamp processor manufacturer see figure 2 back cover for hook up SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT Stereo high4evel inputs to subwoofer Use these terminals when linedevel connections are not available from A V receiver preamp processor Connect to SPEAKER outputs on receiver using high quality speaker wire 16 gauge or heavier see figure 3 back cover for hook up SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT Audio loop of stereo high4evel SPEAK ERLEVEL inputs Use to loop continue signal to speaker connections to the left and right main speakers VOLUME CONTROL Controls volume level of subwoofer Use to balance the output of the subwoofer with the main speaker
8. an factory approved procedures has been subjected to negligence misuse or accident has been damaged by improper line voltage had its serial number or any part of it altered defaced or removed has been used for other than home entertainment purposes or has been used in a way that is contrary to Cerwin Vega s written instructions Except as provided by statute this Limited Warranty does not cover losses consequential or otherwise resulting from the improper use of or inability to operate any Cerw in Vega product How LONG DOES THE WARRANTY EXTEND Cerw in Vega s Limited Warranty extends for a period of five 5 years for all system speaker components and two 2 years for all associated electronics components including amplifier and controller devices from date of purchase as shown on the original Bill of Sale If a defect exists within the warranty period the warranty will not expire until the defect has been fixed The warranty period will also be extended if the warranty repairs have not been performed due to delays caused by circumstances beyond the control of the original purchaser or if the warranty repairs did not remedy the defect and the original purchaser notifies Cerwin Vega or the original dealer or an Authorized Cerwin Vega Service Center of the failure of the repairs within 30 days after they were completed How Do YOU GET WARRANTY SERVICE In order to obtain warranty service contact your original dealer or distributor or
9. he original purchaser under other laws If you have additional questions about service write or call the Customer Service Department This Limited Warranty applies to all residential speakers and supersedes all previous warranty statements Cerwin Vega reserves the right to make changes in product design and specifications at any time EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN AND BY APPLICABLE LAW CERWIN VEGA MAKES NO ADDITIONAL REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED ASTO THE EQUIPMENT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE DESIGN CONDITION OR WORKMANSHIP OF THE EQUIPMENT OR THE QUALITY OF THE MATERIAL INCLUDED THEREIN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONSTITUTESTHE SOLEAND ENTIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CERWIN VEGA AND THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS SPEAKER CABINET TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON AN CAUTION N pak on EB AVIS now mes es EEECIRIOWE THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DANGEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE SPEAKER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the product R
10. output CROSSOVER FREQUENCY The crossover control allows you to adjust the upper limit of the subwoofer s frequency response from 40 to 120 Hz The subwoofer s response will begin rolling off above the set frequency Set the CROSSOVER FRE QUENCY to the lower value listed in the main speaker manual Note Crossover control does not function when LFE input is used PHASE This switch allows you to compensate for having the subwoofer in a different location than the main speakers This control allows the signal to be delayed 180 degrees so the output of the subwoofer will blend in with the main speakers Slide the PHASE switch to 180 At the listening position listen to the midbass output If it sounds weak set PHASE back to 0 POWER LED Power indicator lamp Glows green in ON mode if audio signal is present Glows red in both OFF mode and ON mode if receiving AC power and if audio signal is not present after approximately 30 minutes TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM CAUSE STOLINI Bass sounds distorted Subwoofer amplifier has Turn down volume control reached maximum output on subwoofer or lower receiver level Tone controls are set too high Distortion with volume Defective receiver or control near minimum preamplifier shorted speaker wires Distortion on music Dynamic soundtrack e g peaks or sound explosions effects Set bass flat use controls sparingly Repair defective receiver p
11. pply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them Pay particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product CLEANING Clean the product only with a dry cloth do not use any liquids such as water or solvents Power Lines Locate an outdoor antenna away from power lines Non Use Periops Unplug the product s power cord from the outlet when left unused for along period of time OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Use care so that objects or liquids do not enter the enclosure through openings DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE If the product requires service use only qualified service personnel when 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 product has been exposed to rain or D The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or E The product has been dropped or the enclosure damaged or F Fuse blows repeatedly SERVICING Do not attempt to service the product beyond what is described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel In the event your Cerwin Vega Subwoofer fails to operate properly please contact the dealer where you purchased the unit Or for further assistance contact us at the addresses listed below HEARING DAMAGE WarNING
12. reamplifier or replace speaker wires Turn down volume control to lower overall range use a more powerfu receiver amplifier Buzz hum or crackle Connecting wires with power when connecting on causes transient signal Connect wires only when audio system power is off wires spikes Buzz or hum when Grounding problem or ground Check receiver or system is on loop preamplifier manual for ground loop elimination No sound after Turn down volume control listening at high levels and allow amplifier to cool sound should resume automatically Amplifier s thermal protection is on POWER Two position power switch In the ON mode the subw oofer s amplifier is automatically activated if an audio signal is present and will automatically become inactive when there is no audio signal present after approximately 30 minutes In the OFF mode power is shut off to the amplifier VOLTAGE SELECTION User switchable voltage selection for use with 115 or 230 volt AC Attention All subwoofer models come from the factory preset to 115 volts To select a different voltage use a flat head screwdriver to reposition the switch to the desired voltage WARNING Severe damage may result from improperly selected voltage Make sure you know the voltage requirement of the country you arein before attempting to connect this A to AC power POWER CORD RECEPTACLE Connect IEC cord to this receptacle supplied with the V subwoofer
13. ts RMS 300 Watts Peak 100 Watts RMS 200 Watts Peak Amplifier Power 0 05 THD Amplifier Features Variable gain and X O freq phase select LFE in line level in speaker level in out 110 220AC Variable gain and X O freq phase select LFE in line level in speaker level in out 110 220AC AC Fuse amp Thermal Protection AC Fuse amp Thermal Video Shielding No No Weight 441b 20kg 34lb 15 6kg Dimensions H x W xD inches cm 17 3 4 x 135 x 19 45 1x 34 6 x 49 2 16 x11 x17 41x 29 2 x 44 1 LOW FREQUENCY EFFECTS CONNECTION From LFE or Subwoofer Out Low Frequency Effects Connection A V Receiver Processor Preamplifier 000 C EE ge Q Q GO aetna ena amp Betin ET i nanes BIER Eds re 7 ee 0 LINE LEVEL CONNECTION Line Level Out A V Receiver Processor Preumplifior 000 C Co jae 5 I S
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