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1. 2011 Specialty Technologies LLC gt Call SVSound 877 626 5623 www svsound com STA 800D 1000D Equipped Subs SVSound Connectivity amp Panel Operations Operation of the Power Mode Switch NOTE Depending on the version of the STA 800D STA 1000D amplifier the LCD display may or may not light when power is first applied Even if the LCD display does not light when power is applied if the amplifier is in the AUTO mode it will play source material when a suitable signal is applied To manually come out of Standby when in AUTO mode press and hold the IFC knob for several seconds until the display lights Note that menu operations are not possible when the amplifier is in Standby In AUTO mode If power is removed from the amplifier either through the main power rocker switch or by loss of power from the mains wall outlet and then restored the amplifier will either turn back on or come up in Standby If it comes up in the on state it will revert to Standby after a period of time if no signal 15 presented at the inputs When the AUTO ON Switch is in the ON position and power is applied to the amplifier via the main power switch the amplifier will NOT turn on In order to turn the amplifier on the IFC knob must be pressed and held in for several seconds When the amplifier turns on the LCD display will illuminate at the WELCOME screen for a few seconds The amplifier will stay on until either the IFC knob is pressed and held2. A 800D 1000D EQUIPPED SUBWOOFERS Models PB12 Plus PC12 Plus SB13 Plus PB13 Ultra PC13 Ultra SB13 Ultra Manual Version 1 5 Sep 2012 The Sound Authority SVSound STA 800D 1000D Equipped Subs Table of Contents eoereceeec eee ee eee ee eee eoecerecec reece ec eee ee eee eoceereecece eee eee eee eee e www svysound com Safety Instructions 20 22 4002 Welcome Connectivity amp Panel 006780088 ccc cece eee ee eee Integrated Function Controller Setup Calibration amp Integration eee ees Port TUNING EE Setup amp Use of TEE Room Compensation EE Terms 05 22 2 2 4 12202220 2011 Specialty Technologies LLC gt Call SVSound 877 626 5623 STA 800D 1000D Equipped Subs SVSound Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of any polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two prongs and a third grounding point T
3. FREQ selects the center frequency where the PEQ cut will take effect and has several discrete frequencies to choose from These include 31 35 40 46 50 56 63 70 80 90 100 112 and 125 Hz The Bandwidth control labeled Q affects the width of the PEQ cut or boost The higher the Q value the narrower the bandwidth of the cut boost and conversely the lower the Q value the wider the bandwidth of the cut or boost In most cases it is best to start with a high Q setting narrow bandwidth and widen out lower Q as the results are observed To better understand the relationship between Q values and octave bandwidth browse the following link http www sengpielaudio com calculator bandwidth htm The following table summarizes bandwidth of the Q settings in the STA 800D STA 1000D Sledge amplifier Bandwidth of Q Settings O Valin Octave Bandwidth O Value Octave Bandwidth d D al A 0 2528 24 05559 ZA 2007 29 6 01s ER 135 14 4 DAO CR 03500 FIG 12 2011 Specialty Technologies LLC gt Call SVSound 877 626 5623 www svsound com 7 STA 800D 1000D Equipped Subs SVSound Setup amp Use of PEQ The Level control labeled Level determines the amount of cut or boost applied to the frequency re sponse centered on the FREQ frequency and Q wide If Level is set to 0 the specific PEQ filter is disabled Cuts of up to 12 dB and boost of up to 3 dB are allowed Below is a frequenc
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5. Call SVSound 877 626 5623 www svsound com STA 800D 1000D Equipped Subs SVSound Integrated Function Controller Integrated Function Controller Summary Menu Function Units of Measure Range of Values Model Availability Volume iay 100 t0 0 Frequency Hi 21 408 50 53 101 125 3 PRIU High Pass Filter Ab mp ee WT A 1 Slope dB per Octave 33 24 Disabled Frequency 42 31 40 50 03 0 100 175 Slope d8 per Octave 33 28 Disabled Phase Degree Degrees 0 1 with ai 513 01 PETJU PEVS Ulita Low Pass Filter All High Pass Delay Millaconds 0 1 ath 1 millisecond incrament Gan C Lorn Fun 25 Large 218 deg 50 Can s oom Gain Con e Gart All H Slope dB par ite P 12 Disabled Subwooter Tune EC SITES SE B13 Plus PRII Ultra foartad subt omy U 10 with 1 miber orompnte BC ba d PEG A eos At do 30 56 OU PEO E 30 100 112 112 125 Pius 3 with 1 dB increments PET 12 3 PEO ind PE Level dB 574 36 485 24 29 38 echt OF Operating Temperature Can be as high as 40 C OF during aggressive play AN 2011 Specialty Technologies LLC gt Call SVSound 877 626 5623 gt www svsound com 19 STA 800D 1000D Equipped Subs SVSound Integrated Function Controller 565 Bnp i i z ere Ir ee ien wil Wher ergkome mem A
6. equipment from the mains disconnect the power supply cord plug from the receptacle 17 The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK FIG 2 2011 Specialty Technologies LLC gt Call SVSound 877 626 5623 www svsound com STA 800D 1000D Equipped Subs SVSound WELCOME At SVS you can actually hear the tireless research and design efforts built into our subwoofers and speak ers Years are spent developing any SVS product These days our teams work typically span from our Ohio headquarters to all corners of the USA and of course with the finest component suppliers in Asia and Europe as well Nearly nothing in our speakers is an off the shelf part We spend more and tend to overbuild our stuff because that s how our customers like it SVS is committed to making better sound systems with elegant looks robust construction world class tech nology and materials We believe you deserve nothing less This manual and the printed Quick Start sheet will help integrate your speakers and subwoofer quickly and with professional results Armed with only a few basic tools such a sound pressure level SPL meter and the test tones built in to most audio video receivers AVR you will achieve smooth detailed and powerful reproduction of all your favorite music and movie audio Expect to hear things you never heard before and expect not to hear some of the artifact
7. our own in house enthusiasts would buy with our own hard earned money Over built SVS cabinet con struction ensures rigid cores for decades of solid performance All our subwoofers offer computer controlled panel cutting steel fasteners recessed components custom parts made just for us at every turn Tap the side of your sub look at the solid construction or remove your powder coated grill You ll know what we mean Sealed or vented down firing or front firing cabinets An SVS tradition Offering a variety of form factors which provide exceptional performance yet also a compact foot print which complements your room style Features and controls Variable phase defeat able crossovers even power saving auto on mode Flex ible hookup options mean your SVS subwoofer can adapt to your space Spend time exploring this guide and contact your dealer if you require assistance on any feature World class driver power SVS woofers have arguably been the industry s best for a decade Now our advanced amplifiers raise the bar to new levels with digital signal processing DSP tuned pre amps With all new power stages more sophisticated protection our subs achieve exceptional depth tremendous power and flat natural sound that defies price points or sometimes even words To hear everything your favorite movies and music have to offer you need the most refined power available SVS Sledge DSP amps push our exclusive woof ers like nothing else can
8. the subwoofer trim in your AVR or pre pro does not have the desired effect you should try using the Room Compensation control in your STA 1000D amplifier To enable and adjust your Room Compensation control see the section earlier in this manual on the Integrated Function Controller IFC Use the table below as a guide to select the appropriate Room Compensation corner frequency for your specific listening environment Room Compensation Approximate Room Sine Room Comp Setting Comer Frequency Greater than 24002 Fan at 14008 2400 40m 6am JH less than 40013 SI FIG 17 To rapidly roll off the lower frequencies below the selected corner frequency select 12 dB per octave slope For a more gradual roll off select 6 dB per octave slope For example if the corner frequency selected is 4007 the subwoofer output level would be down 12 dB at 20Hz if 12 dB was selected or down 6 dB at 20Hz if 6 dB was selected 2011 Specialty Technologies LLC Call SVSound 877 626 5623 www svsound com 33 STA 800D 1000D Equipped Subs SVSound Terms amp Conditions Terms and Conditions Details are available on request please contact your Dealer for more Note that these terms and conditions do not affect your statutory rights Shipping When you receive your new subwoofer please check to ensure there is no damage If after unpacking you discover any damage that may have been caused by transportation on
9. until the LCD display goes dark when power is removed from the amplifier using the main power switch or power is removed from the mains wall outlet If power is removed from the amplifier either through the main power switch or by loss of power from the mains wall outlet and then restored the amplifier will not turn back on until the IFC knob is pressed and held as noted above It is Important to note in case of a power outage it will be necessary to manually turn the amplifier on by pressing and holding the IFC knob as noted above STA 800D and STA 1000D Connectivity and Panel Operation 2011 Specialty Technologies LLC gt Call SVSound 877 626 5623 www svsound com STA 800D 1000D Equipped Subs SVSound Connectivity amp Panel Operations STA 800D and STA 1000D Connectivity and Panel Operation Inputs There are two types of physical input connectors on the STA 800D STA1000D Balanced XLR and single ended also referred to as low level or line level There are inputs for Left and Right main channels for both types of connectors There is also a switch below the input be sledge connectors labeled Input Level This switch can be used to select either consumer audio Normal or pro audio Hi Level voltage levels depending on the source device w The input signal s can have a High Pass filter applied which affects the signal that appears on the STA 800D STA 1000D s outputs The input signal can also ha
10. your product we request you contact SVS or if outside the USA your Dealer immediately and if possible provide a photo of damage in question to them to ensure the fastest possible correction to the situation Warranty The product has a 3 year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship Upon return the products will be repaired and redelivered Naturally this warranty does not cover any product subjected to misuse or accidental damage The bottom line We re proud of our products and want you to be as happy owning one as we are selling one or more to you E mail your Dealer if you have any warranty question or contact SVS directly if in North America sVSound 6420 Belmont Avenue Girard Ohio 44420 Fax 03 997 2603 Phone 877 626 5623 Email custservice svsound com Technical Support techsupport svsound com 2011 Specialty Technologies LLC gt Call SVSound 877 626 5623 www svsound com 34
11. 1000D Equipped Subs SVSound Integrated Function Controller There are up to eight Functions within the top level menu structure that allow configuration of the subwoofer These Functions include gt Volume dB gt High pass filter adjustment disable enable frequency and slope gt Low pass filter adjustment disable enable frequency and slope e Phase setting degrees e High pass delay milliseconds gt Room compensation disable enable frequency and slope e Subwoofer tune sealed 16Hz 20Hz gt Parametric EQ PEQ 1 and PEQ 2 frequency level and Q for each The following section describes each Function in detail along with its use and available settings values Once familiar with the operation of the IFC on the SVS subwoofer there is a block level diagram included at the end of the section if needed for quick reference Volume From the IFC WELCOME screen single click the IFC knob and the display should read MENU VOLUME Single click the IFC knob to select the Volume Function Turn the IFC knob clockwise to increase the Volume of the subwoofer or counter clockwise to decrease the volume Single click OR double click to return to the top level menu The range of adjustment of this control is 100 to 0 dB in 1 dB increments High Pass Filter HPF Adjustment STA 1000D The output both single ended RCA and Balanced can have a High Pass Filter applied The HPF Function controls the High Pass frequency
12. C knob to return to the top level menu Low Pass Filter LPF Adjustment The LPF Function sets the frequency and slope for the low frequencies that will be played by the subwoofer From the IFC WELCOME screen single click the IFC knob and rotate the IFC knob two clicks clockwise until the display reads MENU LOW PASS Single click the IFC knob to get to the LPF Function menu If the LPF is disabled a message to that effect will be displayed If the LPF is disabled turn the IFC knob clockwise which will display the Low Pass Frequency menu To set the LPF frequency to a value other than what is currently displayed single click the IFC knob and then rotate the knob clockwise or counter clockwise to set the desired frequency Frequency choices include 31 40 50 63 80 100 and 125Hz Single click the IFC knob to return to the Low Pass Function menu Turn the IFC knob to move to the Low Pass Slope submenu and single click to change the slope value The Low Pass Slope defines the slope of the attenu ationcurve above the selected frequency Iwo choices are available 12 dB per octave and 24 dB per octave To disable the LPF rotate the IFC knob until the message LOW PASS DISABLE is displayed Single click the IFC knob to disable the LPF and single click again to get to the top level menu If the LPF disable feature is selected accidentally double click the IFC knob to return to the top level menu Phase Degree The Phase Degree Functi
13. ELCOME screen single click the IFC knob and rotate the IFC knob five clicks clockwise until the display reads MENU ROOM GAIN COMP Single click the IFC knob to get to the Room Gain Comp Function menu If the Room Gain Comp feature is disabled a message to that effect will be displayed If the Room Gain Comp feature is disabled turn the IFC knob which will display the Room Gain Comp submenu To set the Room Gain Comp frequency to a value other than what is currently displayed single click the IFC knob and then rotate the knob clockwise or counter clockwise to set the desired frequency Frequency choices include 25Hz 31Hz and 40Hz 2011 Specialty Technologies LLC Call SVSound 877 626 5623 gt www svsound com STA 800D 1000D Equipped Subs SVSound Integrated Function Controller Single click to return to the Room Gain Comp Function menu Turn the IFC knob to move to the Room Gain Comp Slope submenu and single click to change the slope value The Room Gain Comp Slope defines the slope of the attenuation curve below the selected frequency Two choices are available 6 dB per octave and 12 dB per octave To disable the Room Gain Comp feature rotate the IFC knob until the message ROOM GAIN COMP DISABLE is displayed Single click the IFC knob to disable the Room Gain Comp feature and single click again to get to the top level menu If you get to the Room Gain Comp Function accidentally double click the IFC knob to return to
14. IA II Guide to Home Theater by Ovation Software as a good calibration disk Before starting familiarize yourself with your AVR or pre pro s setup and configuration menu Of particular importance are the menus dealing with setting up your speakers distance level size crossover etc Once you have read and feel comfortable with setting up your speakers you are ready to begin Start by making sure your AVR or pre pro knows you have a subwoofer in your system Sometimes the menu item will be Subwoofer Yes or SUB ON etc Ensure all speakers are set to Small and have 2011 Specialty Technologies LLC gt Call SVSound 877 626 5623 www svsound com 24 STA 800D 1000D Equipped Subs SVSound Setup Calibration amp Integration crossovers set no lower than 80 Hz a speaker set to Small as opposed to Large or Full Range will cause bass frequencies below the selected crossover to be routed from the speaker to the subwoofer a Make sure you have a known good battery in the SPL meter use the Battery Function Set the Weigh ing switch to C and the Response switch to Slow b Set the Range dial to 70 to start Consequently when the meter displays 0 that will indicate 70 dB When the meter reads 5 that will indicate 75 dB When the meter reads 3 left of O that will indicate 67 dB c In the AVR or pre pro speaker setup menu set the value of the su
15. OT run a lower subsonic filter point than your port plug configura tion would dictate Failure to properly align Subwoofer Tune and port plug configuration can potentially result in serious damage to your subwoofer especially if run at higher sound pressure levels 2011 Specialty Technologies LLC gt Call SVSound 877 626 5623 www svsound com 26 STA 800D 1000D Equipped Subs SVSound Setup amp Use of PEQ Advanced Features Parametric Equalizer PEQ Important Note Until you are ready to use the PEQ feature set it should be disabled and setting the Level in both PEQ1 and PEQ2 to 0 See the discussion above on the Integrated Function Controller for instructions on how to Disable and set the PEQ Level as well as selecting the Frequency and Q values Background Information Direct and reflected bass waves in the listening room will create standing waves and associated peaks and nulls in the subwoofer frequency response FR The PEQ allows you to reduce the severity of a peak in the subwoofer frequency response up to 12 dB and to boost a dip in frequency response up to 3dB thus obtaining a more accurate sound The STA 800D STA 1000D Sledge amplifier in your subwoofer contains two PEQ filters labeled PEQ1 and PEQ2 so you can implement one STA 800D or two STA 1000D different sets of cut or boost Control Explanation The PEQ has three controls Frequency Bandwidth and Level The Frequency control labeled
16. There are two types of physical output connectors on the STA 800D STA1000D Balanced XLR and single ended with RCA connectors also referred to as low level or line level There are outputs for Left and Right main channels for both types of connectors The output connectors are typically used to either daisy chain additional subwoofers with single or dual unfiltered outputs or as the input to a power amplifier for the Left and Right main channels after using the High Pass Filter and optionally Delay functions with two channel analog preamps see discussion above under Inputs Main Power Switch Use this switch to apply power to the STA 800D STA 1000D amplifier Power Cord Plug the power cord into a wall outlet Do not use extension cords to lengthen the cord Do not plug into accessory outlets on the back of an AVR or pre pro 2011 Specialty Technologies LLC Call SVSound 877 626 5623 www svsound com STA 800D 1000D Equipped Subs SVSound Integrated Function Controller This SVS Subwoofer is equipped with an advanced digital amplifier the SVS STA 800D STA 1000D Sledge DSP Amplifier The STA 800D STA 1000D Sledge amp is not only digital for amplification but also for all amplifier control functions Notice there is a single knob and a two line LCD display that allow you to set the various Functions and their parameters of the SVS Subwoofer This knob and the LCD screen are referred to as the Integrated Func
17. ach sub by 2 dB f From this point forward to add to or decrease the level of your subwoofer s use the subwoofer Trim in your receiver In some cases the level of your subwoofer Trim may exceed 5 dB after tweaking your sub level to taste If this occurs use your SPL meter and a combination of the subwoofer Trim in your AVR or pre pro and the VOLUME control on the STA 800D STA 1000D to get the subwoofer Trim back to 3 dB while reading your desired subwoofer level on the SPL meter 2011 Specialty Technologies LLC gt Call SVSound 877 626 5623 www svsound com 25 STA 800D 1000D Equipped Subs SVSound Advanced Features Port Tuning Ported Subwoofers Only Your new SVS ported subwoofer comes with custom foam port plugs and a variable subsonic filter which allows your sub to be tuned to even lower frequencies than its stock configuration For most people and most rooms the sub is already configured for the best blend of extension how deep and how low your sub goes and output how loud it will play How ever bass is a very personal and subjective taste and no two rooms will react exactly the same with any subwoofer There are some compromises when tuning a sub lower than its standard configuration Installing one port plug takes some capacity from the upper reaches of bass but will allow the subs to play at lower frequencies Installing three port plugs effectively configures your sub to a sealed configuration in
18. and the associated slope of the roll off for the output connectors on the STA 1000D From the IFC WELCOME screen single click the IFC knob and rotate the IFC knob one click clockwise so the display reads MENU HIGH PASS Single click the IFC knob to get to the HPF Function menu If the HPF is disabled a mes sage to that effect will be displayed If the HPF is disabled turn the IFC knob clockwise which will display the High Pass Frequency submenu To set the HPF frequency to a value other than what is currently displayed single click the IFC knob and then rotate the knob clockwise or counter clockwise to set the desired frequency Frequency choices include 31 40 50 63 80 100 and 125Hz Single click the IFC knob to return to the High Pass Function menu Turn the IFC knob to move to the High Pass Slope submenu and single click to change the slope value The High Pass Slope defines the slope of the attenuation curve below the selected frequency Iwo choices are available 12 dB per octave and 24 dB per octave 2011 Specialty Technologies LLC gt Call SVSound 877 626 5623 www svsound com STA 800D 1000D Equipped Subs SVSound Integrated Function Controller To disable the HPF rotate the IFC knob until the message HIGH PASS DISABLE is displayed Single click the IFC knob to disable the HPF and single click again to get to the top level menu If the HPF disable feature is selected accidentally double click the IF
19. ard frequencies that are masked by normal levels around the dip The STA 800D has a single PEQ filter and the STA 1000D has two PEQ filters PEQ1 and PEQ2 can be set in dependently from each other allowing for more flexibility in setting up the SVS subwoofer in any particular listening environment Both PEQ1 and PEQ2 operate identically 2011 Specialty Technologies LLC gt Call SVSound 877 626 5623 www svsound com STA 800D 1000D Equipped Subs SVSound Integrated Function Controller Refer to the section later in this guide titled Advanced Features Parametric Equalizer PEQ for more details on how to actually use the PEQ features of the STA 800D STA 1000D From the IFC WELCOME screen single click the IFC knob and rotate the IFC knob seven clicks clockwise until the display reads MENU P EQ Single click the IFC knob to select the PEQ1 Function or rotate the IFC knob clockwise or counter clockwise and single click to select PEQ2 Function From the PEQ1 PEQ2 Function menu single click to select the desired PEQ band Frequency menu to skip to the Level Menu or Q Menu turn the IFC knob the appropriate number of turns Single click to change the PEO band center frequency When selected the display will be blinking and the value will change as the IFC knob is turned Available center frequencies include 31 35 40 46 50 56 63 70 80 90 100 112 or 125Hz To save the displayed frequency single click the IFC
20. bwoofer trim to 3 db Set the Master Volume main volume control of the AVR or pre pro to 0 0 dB In most units this will produce a reading of close to 75 dB on the SPL meter when playing the test tones on your speakers d Place the SPL meter in your main listening position ideally on a tripod the Radio Shack SPL meter will mount to a standard camera tripod adapter with the unit pointed straight up microphone pointed at the ceiling Adjust the tripod so the microphone is roughly at ear height e Using the Manual Speaker Setup menu of your receiver or pre pro play the speaker level matching test tone and adjust each speaker to read 75 dB on the meter with the range switch set to 70 using the speaker Trim controls found in the menu for each channel When playing the test tone for the subwoofer use the VOLUME control on the STA 800D STA 1000D to raise or lower the level of the subwoofer to read 75 dB leaving the subwoofer Trim control in the AVR or pre pro set to 3 dB Note the meter may fluctuate by several dB when measuring the subwoofer This is normal and what you are seeing are room modes in play Use the average of the swings to determine the volume of the subwoofer If you have two subwoofers you should first set each sub to 75 dB with the other off then split the differ ence between the two when making level adjustments with them both on For example if you need to lower the level of the combined two subs by 4 dB lower e
21. c situation that are not covered here contact SVS Technical Support at techsupport svsound com Unpacking and Subwoofer Location If you have not already done so take a few minutes to carefully unpack your new subwoofer Try to avoid damaging the shipping materials and keep the box and internal cushioning for a short time just in case you need to return the sub for any reason There continues to be much discussion about subwoofer placement If you have done your research and de termined the best place for your sub s in your room that s great If not we recommend starting in a corner especially in large rooms leaving at least five to six inches in back for cable hookups and to access controls Corners provide the most reinforcement for both sub level and extension and in most rooms provide good response in most listening positions However all the things that make a corner good can also work against you in some cases Causing locations in the room where bass may sound overly loud compared to other loca tions or inversely bass may be lacking the punch you expect If you find there is too much bass at certain fre quencies or bass response is uneven in the room experiment with different placement options around the room There is surprisingly little difference between the front and the back of a room when the subwoofer is properly calibrated so feel free to try any location that is convenient or meets aesthetic criteria for place ment in the r
22. cluding the lower frequency roll off going from 24 dB per octave ported to 12 dB per Octave sealed Again the tradeoff is output versus extension Let your ears be your guide To insert one or three port plugs first remove the grill The box sub grill is attached magnetically and will pull off easily The cylinder sub grill can be pried off using your fingers or a small flat blade screwdriver gently around the edges of the grill slowly working it off around the entire perimeter After the grill has been removed take a port plug and squeeze the foam on one end and press the plug into the port flare The plug should be recessed 34 to 1 into the mouth of the port To remove a port plug insert your fingertips into the port flare squeezing and pulling on the foam plug at the same time Port Tuning 55 Ported Subwoofer Tuning Subwoofer Tune Setting Stock Tune no ports blocked 7H One port blocked Two ports WA imot Sued Three ports blocked Sealed FIG 11 To avoid potentially damaging your subwoofer be sure to select the proper subsonic filter setting that coincides with your new subwoofer s tuning point The subsonic filter is adjusted using the Subwoofer Tune function accessible by using the Integrated Function Controller IFC on your STA 800D STA 1000D Sledge amplifier See the section above on how to use the IFC to change the value of the Subwoofer Tune NOTE It is strongly recommended you do N
23. d in subwoofer In this con figuration it is assumed that due to the lack of bass management and time alignment capability in a preamp typical for 2 channel analog systems these functions will be handled using the features of the STA 800D STA 1000D amplifier If you are using one subwoofer for the bass of both Left and Right Channels connect the Left and Right Pre amp Outputs for these channels to the corresponding Inputs of the STA 800D STA 1000D and the Outputs of the STA 800D STA 1000D to the Inputs of the power amplifier for the main Left and Right speakers If you are using two subwoofers one for each channel connect the Left Output to one sub and the Right Output to the second sub Connect the sub Outputs to the respective inputs on the power amplifier Using the Integrated Function Controller set the following values as starting points for initial set up Bass Management amp Time Alignment SUBWOOFER Function Value Volume iu dh High Pass Filter Enabled Freq gin Slope 12 Low Pass Filter Enabled Frem 80Hz Slope 29 Phaze D High Pass Belay 5 chaser than sub mst of dlleroree Room Compensation Disa led Suubwooter Tune ALA for Sealed Subs par port bockapa comhquradiisan PEQW PEQ Disabled FIG 10 Calibrating the Subwoofer In order to get the best experience from your new SVS subwoofer it is important to calibrate it with the rest of your speakers To do this correctly you either need an AVR or pr
24. e pro with Auto Setup capability or you will need a Sound Pressure Level SPL Meter preferably with Analog display like those sold by Radio Shack as well as a source of test tones It is highly unlikely the subwoofer level can be set correctly using hearing alone due to the difference in hearingcapability of individuals as well as the decreased level of hearing sensitivity in the lower frequen cies There fore it is highly discouraged to use your ears as a Substitute for the SPL meter 2011 Specialty Technologies LLC Call SVSound 877 626 5623 www svsound com 23 STA 800D 1000D Equipped Subs SVSound Setup Calibration amp Integration If you have two or more subwoofers in your system it is important that they be level matched set at the same level relative to one another before starting the calibration process If the subs are not level matched there is a risk of unbalanced bass and potential subwoofer localization in your listening environment This level matching process is best performed using auto setup or a SPL meter as discussed above 1 AVR or pre pro with auto setup capability Many AVRs and pre pros newer than 2004 to 2005 have some form of auto setup capability that does a good job of setting channel levels and speaker distances making calibrating your subwoofer very easy Review the documentation that came with your AVR or pre pro on how to run the auto setup feature and after connecting your subwo
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26. he main speakers and the subwoofer the High Pass Filter Low Pass Filter and optionally the Delay feature of the STA 800D STA 1000D amp would be used See the following section on the use of the Integrated Function Controller for more information on using and setting these functions 2011 Specialty Technologies LLC gt Call SVSound 877 626 5623 www svsound com STA 800D 1000D Equipped Subs SVSound Connectivity amp Panel Operations FIG 4 2011 Specialty Technologies LLC Call SVSound 877 626 5623 gt www svsound com STA 800D 1000D Equipped Subs SVSound Connectivity amp Panel Operations FIG 5 STA 800D 1000D Equipped Subs SVSound Connectivity amp Panel Operations If you have one of 6 6 5 AS EQ1 high resolution multi subwoofer Equalizers see Figure 6 for proper connec tivity with one or more subwoofers Also refer to your AS EQ1 Operator Manual for detailed information on connectivity and setup of the AS EQ1 into your listening environment 000 BEE E STA 800D 1000D Equipped Subs SVSound Connectivity amp Panel Operations Power Mode Switch The Power Mode switch allows the STA 800D STA 1000D to either stay on all the time or go into Standby if no signal is being received When in Standby mode and a signal is detected on one of the inputs the STA 800D STA 1000D will turn on and begin playing the material on its active input s Outputs
27. he wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to void injury from tip over 2011 Specialty Technologies LLC gt Call SVSound 877 626 5623 www svsound com STA 800D 1000D Equipped Subs SVSound Important Safety Instructions 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids such as vases should not be placed on this apparatus 16 To completely disconnect this
28. knob To proceed to either the Level Menu or Q Menu rotate the IFC the required number of turns To adjust the Level single click the IFC knob when the display reads PEQ1 or PEQ2 LEVEL The screen will begin to flash and you can change the Level of the PEQ filter by turning the IFC knob clockwise or counter clockwise NOTE To disable the PEQ1 or HELL filter set the level to 0 dB The Level can be adjusted from 3 to 12 dB in 1 dB incre ments To save the displayed level single click the IFC knob To proceed to the Q Menu rotate the IFC knob Note Some dips are actually nulls and boosting a null will not produce an increase in level when a positive value is applied To limit potential damage to the subwoofer the amount of boost has been limited to 3 dB To adjust Q width for the PEQ1 or PEQ 2 filter single click the IFC knob when the display reads PEQ1 or PEQ2 Q The screen will begin to flash and you can change the Q of the PEQ filter by turning the IFC knob clockwise or counter clockwise Q values can be set to 2 0 2 4 2 9 3 6 4 8 5 7 7 2 9 6 or 14 4 To save the displayed Q value single click the IFC knob At this point a single click will return to either the PEQ1 or PEQ2 Function Menu unless the Level is set to 0 dB If that is the case a single click will return to the PEQ Menu where the PEQ1 or PEQ2 function can be selected To return to the top level menu double click the IFC knob 2011 Specialty Technologies LLC
29. ment 1 Bass Management and time alignment performed in the AVR or pre pro In this configura tion it is assumed that the subwoofer will be passed a signal intended strictly for the subwoofer in other words there is no additional higher frequency information that needs to be accounted for Normally you would use a single RCA single ended or XLR balanced cable from your AVR or pre pro s Sub Pre Out connector and attach it to either the Left or Right Input on the STA 800D STA 1000D ampli fier If you have multiple subwoofers you can split the signal at the AVR or pre pro using a Y adapter or you can daisy chain an additional subwoofer through an Output connector on the STA 800D STA 1000D amplifier with the HPF disabled if so equipped Using the Integrated Function Controller set the following values as starting points for initial set up facto rydefaults assuming no ports blocked if applicable Bass Management amp Time Alignment AVR PrePro Function Value Volume High Pass Filter Disabled Low Pass Filter Disa lead Phase H High Pass Delay 0 Room Compensation Subwooter Tune AA for Sealed Sule Bort blockage conhqurdinan PEQI PEQ2 Disabled FIG 9 2011 Specialty Technologies LLC gt Call SVSound 877 626 5623 www svsound com 22 STA 800D 1000D Equipped Subs SVSound Setup Calibration amp Integration 2 Bass Management and optionally time alignment performe
30. ofer and setting the initial values as shown above run the auto setup routine At the completion of running the auto setup routine there are two things you should check in your AVR or pre pro s Manual Speaker Setup Menu to make sure your subwoofer has been integrated properly a Check to see your speakers are all set to Small with a suggested crossover of no lower than 80 Hz If already Small and the crossover is higher than 80 Hz the setting should be left as is b Check to make sure your subwoofer Trim value does not exceed the positive or negative limits of Trim typically 12 dB to 12 dB but may be different based upon your equipment A value at the negative limit example 12 dB indicates the Volume on the subwoofer was set too high Lower the Volume on the subwoofer and re run the auto setup routine If the subwoofer trim is at the positive limit raise the Volume on the subwoofer and re run the auto setup routine 2 AVR or pre pro without auto setup capability Older AVRs or pre pros may not have auto setup capability In that case you will need a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter and a source of test tones used to set speaker levels SPL meters can be purchased at Radio Shack usually for less than 50 Even older multi channel receivers and pre pros have built in test tones but if yours doesn t calibration disks are available that have the tones needed to accurately set speaker and subwoofer levels SVS typically recom mends the AV
31. on allows the adjustment of timing for the arrival of bass information from the subwoofer to the listening position This allows for a finer degree of subwoofer integration with the main speakers From the IFC WELCOME screen single click the IFC knob and rotate the IFC knob three clicks clockwise until the display reads MENU PHASE DEGREE Single click the IFC knob to select the Phase Degree Function Rotate the IFC knob to select the appropriate value and single click to select If the Phase Degree Function is selected ac cidentally double click to return to the top level menu The range of adjustment of this control is 0 degrees to 180 degrees in 15 degree increments 2011 Specialty Technologies LLC gt Call SVSound 877 626 5623 www svsound com STA 800D 1000D Equipped Subs SVSound Integrated Function Controller High Pass Delay STA 1000D The High Pass delay Function is a unique capability that allows the sound from the main speakers to be de layed This feature allows users who have no means of time aligning their speakers and subwoofer through their AVR or pre pro common with two channel analog systems to add a delay inducing component to their subwoofer path such as a digital equalizer The High Pass Delay affects the Output whether or not the High Pass Filter in the STA 1000D is enabled or disabled In order for the High Pass Delay to function the subwoofer must be placed between the output of the preamp p
32. on the internet A popular tone generator is the NCH Tone Generator http www nch com au tonegen index html which is available for time limited trial use and may also be purchased for a nominal fee You can download working Excel spreadsheets from the SVSound web site at http www svsound com techsupport Subwoofer_Frequency_Response x sx and http www svsound com techsupport Speaker_And_Subwoofer_Combined_Frequency_Response xlsx Place the SPL meter on a tripod and set the controls to C weighted Slow and the 70 dB scale you may need to alter the dB scale during the measurement process Place the meter at head level at the primary listening position with the meter pointed toward the ceiling at a 90 degree angle To set the overall test level play a 25 Hz frequency and adjust the subwoofer Volume option 1 below or the processor master volume option 2 below until the SPL meter reads about 75 dB at the listening position Run each tone only long enough to get a stable reading from the meter about 5 6 seconds and then give the subwoofer about 10 seconds to cool off between test frequencies 2011 Specialty Technologies LLC Call SVSound 877 626 5623 www svsound com 29 STA 800D 1000D Equipped Subs SVSound Setup amp Use of PEQ Option 1 Measure the FR of Subwoofer Only Using Excel Spreadsheet To measure the FR of the subwoofer only connect your sound card output directly to a line level input on the subwoofe
33. oom The STA 800D STA 1000D amplifier also offers room correction features to help with location and place ment These include two single band PEQs PEQ1 and PEQ2 as well as a Room Compensation filter that can attenuate overly loud bass caused by room gain Refer to the section of this manual that discussed the Integrated Function Control IFC for more information on these features SVS also offers an advanced digitalsubwoofer equalizer based on Audyssey MultEQ technology the AS EQ1 See the SVS web site for moreinformation on this product if interested 2011 Specialty Technologies LLC gt Call SVSound 877 626 5623 www svsound com 21 STA 800D 1000D Equipped Subs SVSound Setup Calibration amp Integration Power and Signal Connection Before making any power or signal connections make sure all equipment in the chain is turned off Plug the subwoofer into a power outlet that is capable of a peak draw of 1100 watts Using convenience outlets located on some AVRs or pre pros is NOT recommended for your subwoofer as these outlets are not meant for high current devices For a discussion of the audio connections available on your subwoofer see the section earlier in the manual entitled Connectivity and Panel Operation From an audio signal connection perspective there are two primary ways you can connect the subwoofer based upon the capabilities of the AVR pre pro or preamp you are using in your listening environ
34. r Use the Excel spreadsheet named Subwoofer_Frequency_Response link provided above which will plot the frequency response of the subwoofer from 11 2 Hz to 100 8 Hz Input your raw direct read values from your SPL meter into the green band of frequencies in the Raw SPL Data worksheet and the Frequency Response worksheet will plot the FR of the subwoofer Below is an example of a subwoofer FR Notice the large peak from 35 55 Hz SV Sound LLC In Foom Frequency Response 5ubwo eer O Jnly SPL dB 18 100 0 Frequency Hz FIG 14 To correct a peak such as that above start by setting the Frequency to 40 Hz the 0 to 14 4 and the Level to 10 dB Re measure and re plot from 30 70 Hz to evaluate the effect 2011 Specialty Technologies LLC Call SVSound 877 626 5623 www svsound com 30 STA 800D 1000D Equipped Subs SVSound Setup amp Use of PEQ Option 2 Measure the Combined FR of the Speakers and Subwoofer using Excel Spreadsheet To measure the combined FR of the front speakers and subwoofer to include the digital crossover in your processor connect your sound card output to an analog input on your processor Make sure the analog input is configured to use the digital crossover between the speakers and the subwoofer Use the Excel spread sheet named Speaker_And_Subwoofer_Combined_Frequency_Response link provided above which will plot the frequency response from 11 2 Hz to 201 6 Hz Input your
35. raw direct read values from your SPL meter into the green band of frequencies in the Raw SPL Data worksheet and the Frequency Response worksheet will plot the combined FR of the speakers and subwoofer Adjusting The PEQ Identify the largest widest peak in the response and target it for reduction with the PEQ control When making adjustments to the PEQ control there is no need to re plot the entire FR for interim adjustments simply re plot the affected section of the curve to verify your PEQ adjustments are having the desired effect When you are done making adjustments you can re plot the entire frequency response to obtain a final curve SV Sound LLC in Room Frequency Response Subwoofer Only 100 0 95 0 eee NSS ee 750 SPL dB a BEE Subwoofer Frequency Response A 10 10 0 FIG 15 65 0 Frequency Hz 2011 Specialty Technologies LLC gt Call SVSound 877 626 5623 www svsound com 31 STA 800D 1000D Equipped Subs SVSound Setup amp Use of PEQ Set the Frequency control to the approximate center frequency of the largest peak Set the Q control to 14 4 narrowest bandwidth and set the Level control to 6 dB Play the test tones again and re measure and re plot the affected portion of the FR curve and visually evaluate your results Simple trial error will then allow you to adjust all three controls to shape the PEQ cut to achieve the desired effect The previous image shows
36. rocessor and the input of the power amplifier for the selected channel front left or right using either the single ended RCA or Balanced inputs and outputs on the STA 1000D From the IFC WELCOME screen single click the IFC knob and rotate the IFC knob four clicks clockwise until the display reads MENU HIGHPASS DELAY Single click the IFC knob to select the High Pass Delay Function Rotate the IFC knob clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust the High Pass Delay value The range of adjustment of this control is 0 to 10 milliseconds in 1 millisecond increments Room Gain Comp The Room Gain Comp Compensation Function allows the subwoofer to be set to compensate for the increase in low frequency sound based upon the size of the room if it is felt there is too much bass Small rooms will have a greater increase in low frequency sound than larger rooms There is no need to use this control unless it is felt there is too much low frequency energy being generated in the listening environment This function operates by setting a comer frequency of 40Hz small size rooms 31Hz medium size rooms 25Hz large size rooms or Disabled no compensation and allows a target slope of either 6 dB per octave first order or 12 dB per octave second order roll off from the selected corner frequency This has the effect of attenuating the lower frequencies below the selected comer frequency at a rate commensurate with the selected slope From the IFC W
37. s you might have accepted in the past from inferior brands Have a question about your surround sound system For more information about SVS products check out our US website or speak with the exclusive dealer for your region Regardless contact us via phone or email should you have questions about our products SVS was founded by audio enthusiasts our dedication to customer service is the only thing rivaling the products we create The SVS Team Ohio USA June 2011 Wwww svsound com The Seand Authority 2011 Specialty Technologies LLC Call SVSound 877 626 5623 www svsound com STA 800D 1000D Equipped Subs SVSound About your SVS Subwoofer There maybe be other subwoofers that look like them but virtually none work like them SVS subwoofers are decidedly different in how they are designed produced sold and the exceptionally high quality com ponents we use You could have spent much more on other brands and still not come close to the performance our products provide What makes a subwoofer an SVS Quality components sane prices You might be surprised at how inexpensive the components in some not so inexpensive subwoofers are At SVS performance is King not cutting a few dollars from our cost to build We range the world with our engineers and use the best stuff and best suppliers in the business Innovative designs rich materials We test all our materials and features in the real world and build stuff
38. the results of the first PEO cut attempt The Frequency and Cut effect look cor rect but the Q is too narrow Adjust the Q to 9 6 and try again SV Sound LLC In Rioom Frequ rency Response Subwoofer Only 7 Ee WE EE S 19 F Hz 0 requency Hz FIG 16 100 0 95 0 SPL dB The graph above illustrates the results of the wider Q setting Notice how the cut effect is wider This is now a Satisfactory result 2011 Specialty Technologies LLC gt Call SVSound 877 626 5623 www svsound com 32 STA 800D 1000D Equipped Subs SVSound Room Compensation Advanced Features Room Compensation In typical home theaters a phenomenon known as room gain can play a major role in how accurately bass is produced When any subwoofer produces notable bass energy below 402 the output you will perceive is different than the sub s normal output would be if unaffected by your room s walls The difference in actual bass versus theoretical quasi anechoic anechoic bass response can be thought of as rising SPL levels in the room as frequency decreases The smaller the room the more room gain comes into play e g louder levels as frequency decreases as compared to larger spaces where the effect is less noticeable Room gain can create excessive deep bass which can sound exaggerated simply due to interac tion with your room If you find your bass is excessive and lowering the level of the subwoofer using
39. the top level menu Subwoofer Tune Ported Subwoofers Only Note This Function is active only in ported subwoofers and is inactive in sealed subwoofers The Subwoofer Tune Function allows the STA 800D STA 1000D s subsonic filter to be set based upon how the ports have been blocked on a ported subwoofer From the IFC WELCOME screen single click the IFC knob and rotate the IFC knob six clicks clockwise until the display reads MENU SUBWOOFER TUNE Single click the IFC knob to select the Subwoofer Tune Function Rotate the IFC knob clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust the Subwoofer Tune setting Single click to select the desired tuning frequency Single click again to return to the top level menu If this function is selected ac cidentally double click to skip the function and return to the top level menu The range of adjustment of this control is 20Hz all ports open 16Hz one port blocked or Sealed all ports blocked P EQ Parametric EQualizer Note Setting the Level of PEQ1 STA 800D STA 1000D or PEQ2 STA 1000D to 0 effectively disables it The P EQ Function allows room modes that exaggerate certain bass frequencies in a room to be reduced to by up to 12 dB Dips in frequency response can be boosted by up to 3 dB The result of a reduction tames boomi ness and one note bass phenomenon that occur when a narrow range of bass frequencies are significantly louder than surrounding frequencies Boosting a dip can bring forw
40. tion Controller or IFC for short The IFC replaces individual switches and knobs found on conventional subwoofer amplifiers The straight forward menu structure and intuitive dialog makes setting up and maintaining the SVS sub much easier than with past analog amps with a myriad of confusing and less accurate controls The IFC knob has three actions associated with It 1 It can be turned both clockwise and counter clockwise to either adjust a Function s settings or to advance to a sub menu within a Function 2 It can be pushed in once single click to select a sub function or to move forward and back ward within the IFC s menu structure 3 It can be pushed in twice in rapid succession double click to quickly return to the top level menu structure The two line LCD display has two context modes 1 Top level menu screens 2 Function Sub function screens The top level menu screens allow the selection of major control Functions within the STA 800D STA 1000D When power is first applied to the subwoofer the STA 800D STA 1000D will display a WELCOME menu showing the Model name of the subwoofer If nothing is done for 30 seconds while in the WELCOME screen the LCD backlight will automatically go off While in the top level menu context if nothing is done for 10 seconds the display will revert back to the WELCOME screen 2011 Specialty Technologies LLC gt Call SVSound 877 626 5623 www svsound com STA 800D
41. ve a Delay applied independent of the High Pass filter which can be used to add delay to the Left and Right main speakers to accommodate preamps that have no digital capability See the next section that discusses the Integrated Function Controller for a more detailed discussion on using the High Pass filter and Delay functions Input Configuration Typically for most AVRs and pre pros that have bass management capability connectivity to the STA 800D STA 1000D would be via FIG 3 a single balanced or single ended RCA connector from the Subwoofer Pre Out on the AVR or pre pro to either the Left or Right amp input Fig 4 This assumes the AVR or pre pro does bass management for the SAT speakers connected to it handles the merging of any LFE 1 channel in multi chan nel audio content with the bass from the SAT speakers and manages the proper delay of all speakers and the subwoofer through a distance or time delay function for each utilized audio channel Alternatively for two channel preamps that do not have or do not use any digital management the typical connectivity scenario would be to use both the main channel Left and Right inputs into the STA 800D STA 1000D Fig 5 In this case the subwoofer would sit between the main L R outputs of the preamp and the L R inputs of the STA 800D STA1000D with the L R outputs of the STA 800D STA 1000D going to the inputs of the power amplifier for the system s L R main speakers To then integrate t
42. y response graph of a subwoofer as measured under quasi anechoic conditions This set of curves illustrates how the PEQ function works and what type of cut effect you can expect from various Q settings Green Line Native frequency response of the subwoofer Purple Line Frequency 50 Hz Q 14 4 LEVEL dB Yellow Line Frequency 50 Hz 0 2 0 LEVEL 12 dB Q Control Effects Control Effects Frequency Hz FIG 13 2011 Specialty Technologies LLC Call SVSound 877 626 5623 www svsound com 28 STA 800D 1000D Equipped Subs SVSound Setup amp Use of PEQ Measuring In Room Frequency Response In order to use the PEQ effectively you must measure the in room FR of the subwoofer at the listening positions This can be done manually using test tones and a spreadsheet or it can be accomplished using software such as TrueRTA or Room EQ Wizard REW SVS does not provide technical support on the setup and use of any software but it can make measuring the subwoofer FR easier and faster than manual methods An active user forum for REW exists on the Home Theater Shack web site http www homethe atershack com forums rew forum To measure the subwoofer FR using a manual method you will need a SPL meter a basic working knowl edge of Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet program and a means to generate sine wave test tones There are several sources of sine waves and or tone generators
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