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powered subwoofers
SATELLITE SPEAKER WIRING OPTIONS
If you use speaker wires to connect the subwoofer, you have two options for the Satellite speakers.
1. Connect both the Satellite speakers and the subwoofer direct to your amp or receiver, with one
set of wires running to the Satellites and another set to the Subwoofer. See Figure 4.
2. For convenience, you can also connect the Satellite speakers to the Subwoofer. Both sets of
wires will be connected to the same terminals on the Subwoofer. Connect both the Amplifier's
Left channel Positive (+) terminal and the Left Satellite's Positive (+) terminal to the Subwoofer
Left RED (+) "FROM AMPLIFIER" terminal. Also connect both the Amplifier's Left channel
Negative ( — ) terminal and the Left Satellite's Negative ( — )terminal to the Subwoofer's Left
BLACK ( — ) "FROM AMPLIFIER" terminal. Make matching connections for the Right channel.
If your Amplifier has two sets of speaker outputs (e.g., A and B), you can connect the Satellites
to one set and the Subwoofer to the other. But if you get weak or no output when you connect your
speaker this way, connect both sets of speaker wires to the same output terminals.
USING THE HP-80 OR VF-80 ELECTRONIC HIGH-PASS FILTERS
The M&K HP-80 and VF-80 Electronic High-Pass Filters can improve the performance of any
system that allows for separation of its preamp and power amp stages by filtering the bass signal fed
to the main amplifier and Satellite speakers.
To use these filters with an integrated amp or receiver, the amp or receiver MUST have back panel
RCA jacks labelled Preamp/Main Output AND Power Amp/Main Input. There may be a switch or
jumper connections between them.
If you have a multichannel surround sound system, we offer both 2 and 3 channel versions of each
filter. Remember that to use these filters, your component must have both a preamp-type output and
a power amp input. The 3 channel VF-80 and HP-80 can only be used if your component has a
dedicated subwoofer output jack.
If your component has its own high or low-pass filters, they should be turned off when using the
VF-80 or HP-80. Do not run your system with multiple filters. If your receiver or controller is THX-
certified, you do not need these filters. All THX controllers and receivers have the proper high and low-
pass filters built in.
These filters will give you greater dynamic range, lower distortion, and an increased maximum
output level. If you have any questions about using them, please contact your dealer or M&K.
PLUGGING IN THE SUBWOOFER
Once all the speaker wires or preamp interconnect cables are in place, you are ready to plug in
the Subwoofer. Set the "BASS LEVEL" control to "MIN". Then plug the AC cord in. You should hear
a thump from the Subwoofer. This is the normal sound of its power supply charging and discharging
when it is plugged in and unplugged.
Once your system wiring is complete and the Subwoofer is plugged into the wall, leave it plugged
in, even when the system is turned off. The normal mode of operation for the Subwoofer is to remain
plugged in 24 hours a day. Among other things, this means that you don't have to walk over to the
Subwoofer to turn it on every time you want to use the system.
