SpeakerCraft BassX-12 Subwoofer
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1. Carts and Stands The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer PORTABLE CART WARNING Wall or Ceiling Mounting The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its loca tion or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the appliance should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators stoves or other appliances that produce heat 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 APPLICABLE FOR USA CANADA OR WHERE APPROVED FOR USAGE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT INSERT FULLY ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND Power Source The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance Power Cord Protection Powersupply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against the2. from the speakers to the appropriate location under Speaker Level Out Please observe proper polarity of the connections to and to J See Diagram 5 DIAGRAM 4 Speaker Level Input Outputs 3 Connect the amplifiers or receiver s speaker Outputs to the appropriate location under Speaker Level In Please observe proper polarity of the connections to and to J CAUTION If the Speaker Level Out and Speaker Level In connections are reversed a short could result across the amplifier or receiver output terminals which may seriously damage your amplifier or receiver Please double check all connections before turn ing on your amplifier or receiver STANDARD RECEIVER SPEAKER VCR DVD CD DIAGRAM 5 OUTPUTS INPUT INPUT INPUT Receiver with Stereo Outputs L R L R L R LEFT RIGHT sO e ker Spe jker Ley ut Le In ine Level e Ou I in Left Left e Right Rigi Right W W u KEN Ax M On Green Power O On ME Off ned T off BassX 12 12 Powered Subwoofer Fuse akan SpeakerCraft Riverside California USA Made in China LEFT SPEAKER RIGHT SPEAKER AC BassX 8 10 12 Owners Manual Page 7 OPERATION On Green Once the Bassx 8 BassxX 10 or BassX 12 is connected use the controls described rie below to make adjustments so that it will
3. is in lieu of all other expressed warranties If the product is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above the purchaser sole rem edy shall be repair or replacement as provided above In no event will SpeakerCraft be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product even if SpeakerCraft Inc or a SpeakerCraft Inc Authorized Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages or for any claim by any other party Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages so the above limitation and exclu sion may not apply fat All implied warranties on the product are limited to the duration of this expressed warranty Some states do not allow limitation on the length of an implied Warranty If the original retail purchaser resides in such a State this limitation does not apply 940 Columbia Avenue Riverside CA 92507 800 448 0976 Fax 951 787 8747 www speakercraft com SpeokerCroft 0 rev2
4. list first If the problem persists please call Tech Support at 1 800 448 0976 or e mail us at techsupport speakercraft com The Problem Possible Causes And Solutions No sound is heard Audio cable to the receiver is not connected properly or the cable is bad Use another cable that you know is good Check all wire connections and plugs A hum or buzzing sound is heard The sound may be caused by a ground loop in the system Try to eliminate this by reversing the AC plugs of other components in the system Try plugging the receiver into another outlet Other causes may include faulty cables The BassX 8 BassX 10 or BassX 12 will not turn on The subwoofer must be plugged into a live outlet The power switch on the back panel must be on A signal must be playing into the input jacks Page 8 BassX 8 10 12 Owners Manual SPECIFICATIONS Woofer Variable Low Pass Crossover High Pass Crossover Impedance Power Rating Magnetic Shielding Dimensions Weight BassX 8 8 long throw woofer coated pulp cone reverse dust cap rubber surround 2 voice coil 40Hz 1 50Hz 75Hz 49 125 Watts Yes 11 W x 12 4 D x 11 H 32 Ibs BassX 10 10 long throw woofer coated pulp cone reverse dust cap rubber surround 2 voice coil 40Hz 1 50Hz 75Hz 4Q 150 Watts Yes 143 WJ x 15 D x 143 H 45 Ibs BassX 12 12 long throw woofer coated pulp cone reverse dust cap rubber surround 2
5. 1 If your surround sound receiver or amplifier has only one subwoofer output simply plug it into the Left Line Level Input See Diagram 2 If your receiver or amplifier has a builtin preamplifier the left and right pre outputs can be con nected to these line level inputs See Diagram 3 CAUTION Only make connections when the BassxX 8 BassX 10 or BassxX 12 is turned off Line Level Out In Connecting the Line Level Audio Outputs See Diagram 1 Left Sources connected to the left and right line level inputs can be forwarded to other components or amplifiers by connecting to the corresponding output sections to the left of each input section If your receiver or amplifier has a built in preamplifier the left and right pre inputs can be connected to these line level outputs See Diagram 3 Use the Frequency Knob on the BassX 8 BassX 10 or BassX 12 to adjust the high pass crossover CAUTION Only make connections when the BassX 8 BassX 10 or BassX 12 is turned off DIAGRAM 1 Line Level Input Output INO qnS YUM J AI 3 2J Z NYNDYIA ADIVIdS LHD12I AVIY AIJVAdS 1431 YVA euu ur ape SD eoe apisan Ayoupioyoods 4ajoomans pasamod ZL ZL xsseg O L oo YUIMYIdS LHD12I z133lV3dS YALNAD z213ylV3dS L431 T c IA Nn L O c 2 O tN SS ea N 4 ia m e e x SOLO so
6. BassX Series Floor Standing Powered Subwoofers BassX 8 BassX 10 BassxX 12 Page 2 BassX 8 10 12 Owners Manual SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products 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 you to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and other instructions should be followed Water and Moisture The appliance 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 etc
7. SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer it is determined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during this warranty period SpeakerCraft or the SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer will at its option repair or replace this product at no additional charge except as set forth below If this model is no longer available and can not be repaired effectively SpeakerCraft at its sole option may replace the unit with a cur rent model of equal or greater value In some cases where a new model is substituted a modification to the mounting surface may be required If mounting surface modification is required SpeakerCraft assumes no responsibility or liability for such modification All replaced parts and product become the property of SpeakerCraft Inc Products replaced or repaired under this warranty will be returned to the original retail purchaser within a reasonable time freight prepaid This warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident disaster misuse abuse negligence inadequate packing or shipping pro cedures commercial use voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit or service repair or modification of the product which has not been autho rized or approved by SpeakerCraft This warranty also excludes normal cosmetic deterioration caused by environmental conditions This warranty will be void if the Serial number on the product has been removed tampered with or defaced This warranty
8. blend seamlessly with the other speakers in your system See Diagrams 6 amp 7 Power Power Switch On This switch turns the BassxX 8 BassX 10 or BassxX 12 on or off When switched to the On position the green light will illuminate when Off the red light will illuminate Volume Knob Use this control to match the output of the BassX 8 BassX 10 or BassX 12 to that of the DIAGRAM 6 main speakers in the system We recommend that you play a variety of mate rial before Power Switch Rear Panel selecting a setting Start with the control in the Off position completely coun terclockwise and slowly turn it up Boost Knob SpeakerCraft Use this control to adjust the bass of the BassX 8 BassX 10 or BassX 12 from 0dB to 3dB Volume Boost Frequency Phase Frequency Knob Use this control to adjust the upper frequency limit of the BassX 8 BassX 10 or BassX 12 The purpose is to control the overlap the upper frequencies of the BassX 8 BassX 10 or BassX 12 and the main speakers lower frequencies Min Max OdB 3dB 35Hz 150Hz o Phase Switch Allows you to toggle between 0 and 180 phase modes Listen to the system and DIAGRAM 7 leave the switch in the position that has more audible bass Front Mounted Controls TROUBLESHOOTING The BassX 8 BassX 10 and BassX 12 are designed to function trouble free Most problems occur due to operating errors If you have a problem please check the troubleshooting
9. m paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recom mended by the manufacturer Nonuse Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into and liquids not spilled into the inside of the appliance Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be ser viced by qualified service personnel when a The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or b Objects have fallen onto or liquid has been spilled into the appliance or c The appliance has been exposed to rain or d The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or e The appliance has been dropped or the cabinet damaged Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond those means described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel Grounding or Polarization The precautions that should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated BassX 8 10 12 Owners Manual Page 3 INTRODUCTION The BassX 8 BassX 10 and BassX 12 provide accurate bass to any audio system and are designed to work in conjunction with your other audio c
10. n e D ano ano 19097 sayeads T JNANI JNANI 1Nd1NO SLNd LNO aaa WDA J300 MNS AIHYIAS zI3AI393211 ANNOS dN nO l2InS sindino dweag YUM 1 AI 3 2J 1 IAV21DVIG LA o o A jal YUIMYIdS LHD12I YVAN 41353lV3dS 1431 YVAN wa osta pon A NS z133IV3dS LHO z133lV3dS YILNID JIAVAdS 1431 LNANI LNdNi qAq ADA dIAV321d NAINA HLM 2I3AI32321 BassX 8 10 12 Owners Manual Page 6 BassX 8 10 12 Owners Manual Connecting the Speaker Wires See Diagram 4 Follow these instructions when using the Speaker Level Outputs of your receiver or amplifier to connect to the BassxX 8 BassX 10 or BassX 1 2 Speaker Speaker For best results use speaker wire that is at least 18 gauge For runs longer than 75 Level Out Level In feet 14 gauge wire is recommended Wire larger than 14 gauge is not recommended because it may not fit into the connector For best results strip all wire insulation no more than Z from the end before inserting into the connector Left a S lt Jami 1 Strip the speaker wires insulation from the end Right 2 Connect the wires
11. omponents They can be connected to any surround sound receiver that has a subwoofer output any receiver that has a built in preamplifier or any receiver that has speaker level outputs The pass through feature of the BassX 8 BassX 10 and BassX 12 allows the left and right line level input signals to be fed out of the unit to other amplifiers or system components PLACEMENT For optimal performance the Bassx 8 BassX 10 or BassX 12 should be placed in a corner along the same wall as the front speakers The unit is shielded so it is safe to place near video devices When choosing a place for the BassxX 8 BassX 10 or BassxX 12 please keep the following in mind DO Place the Bassx 8 BassX 10 or BassX 12 with its feet resting on a solid flat level surface Place the Bassx 8 BassX 10 or BassX 12 in a well vented area to provide proper cooling In areas that lack proper ventilation such as tight cabinets or racks it may be necessary to install small fans to create air movement DONT Obstruct the driver or ports of the BassX 8 BassX 10 or BassX 12 as that will hinder performance Place the BassX 8 BassX 10 or BassX 12 in any position other than horizontal with the feet down Never place on its side or resting on the back where the terminals are located a Place the BassX 8 BassX 10 or BassX 12 near heat sources or in an area that it would be exposed to moisture INSTALLATION Connecting the Line Level Audio Inputs See Diagram
12. voice coil 40Hz 1 50Hz 75Hz 4Q 250 Watts Yes 17 W x 18 D x 17 H 60 Ibs 4 for Feet In our attempt to constantly improve our products features and specifications are subject to change without notice SpeakerCraft offers a variety of accessories to make your installation of these speakers and other SpeakerCraft products easy economical and professional Contact your authorized SpeakerCraft Dealer for more information For technical inquires please call 1 800 448 0976 or e mail us at techsupport speakercraft com We are available to assist you every weekday except holidays between the hours of 7 00 a m and 5 00 p m PST LIMITED 2 YEAR WARRANTY SpeakerCraft Inc warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this SpeakerCraft product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years provided the product was purchased from a SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer Defective products must be shipped together with proof of purchase prepaid insured to the SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer from whom they were purchased or to the SpeakerCraft factory at the address listed on this installation instruction manual Freight collect shipments will be refused It is preferable to ship this product in the original shipping container to lessen the chance of transit damage In any case the risk or loss or damage in transit is to be borne by the pur chaser If upon examination at the Factory or
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