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POWERED HOME SUBWOOFER

OWNER’S MANUAL

Table of Contents

                      Introduction ........................................................................2

                      Unpacking/pre-installation instructions ..............................3

                      Glossary.............................................................................3

                      Explanation of features and controls .................................4

                      Placement or positioning ...................................................6

                      Wiring and connections .....................................................7

                      Set-up and adjustment ....................................................11

                      Operation .........................................................................12

                      Care and cleaning ...........................................................12

                      In case of trouble .............................................................13

                      Specifications...................................................................14

                     

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OPERATION

After you have connected your subwoofer, adjusted it for proper operation with the 

rest of your system, and experimented to find the best location for it, it’s time to sit 

back and enjoy it.  As you do, here are some hints for getting the most out of your 

subwoofer.

A)

 The subwoofer’s level control is designed to adjust the balance between your 

subwoofer and main stereo speakers and should not be used as a substitute 

for the bass or loudness controls on your amplifier or receiver.  If more bass is 

desired, advance the bass or loudness controls on your main amplifier or receiver.

B)

 Your subwoofer’s auto turn-on-turn-off feature allows “set it and forget it” 

operation by keeping the electronics in a standby mode until a signal is detected, 

which turns the amplifier on instantly.  When there is no signal present after a 

few minutes, the electronics will again shut down to the standby mode.  We do 

suggest that you turn the subwoofer off by its power switch if it is to be unused 

for an extended period of time. For additional protection against damage from 

lightning, we recommend unplugging the line cord.

C)

 The tone controls on your preamplifier, receiver, or amplifier should be 

used with caution and care.  Excessive boost in certain frequency ranges can 

cause heavy demands on amplifier and loudspeaker components resulting in 

overheating, distortion, mechanical overload, and premature failure.

CARE AND CLEANING

Your subwoofer is finished in a durable vinyl and may be wiped clean with a damp 

cloth as needed when the power switch is turned off.

Summary of Contents for SW1010

Page 1: ...SW1010 SW1212 SW1515 Powered Home Subwoofer Owner s Manual 1 Mitek Plaza Winslow IL 61089 815 367 3000 800 225 5689 21A6279 ...

Page 2: ... mail technical mtx com TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY MTX Loudspeakers purchased in the United States from an authorized MTX dealer are guaranteed against defective material and workmanship for a period of TWO YEARS from the date purchased by the end user and limited to the original retail purchaser of the product Product found to be defective during that period will be repaired or replaced by MTX at ...

Page 3: ...e level Line level High level High level Line level Outputs Line level Line level Line level High level Hi pass subsonic filter 18dB 30Hz 18dB 25Hz 18dB 25Hz Polarity switch 0o 180o 0o 180o 0o 180o Driver Passive Radiator 10 12 15 Dimensions Height 17 75 18 21 Width 14 15 17 5 Depth 17 5 19 5 21 5 Weight Unit 33 lbs 42 lbs 53 lbs Shipping 38 5 lbs 47 5 lbs 58 5 lbs SAFETY SYMBOLS AND STATEMENTS ...

Page 4: ... outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 17 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 18 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerou...

Page 5: ...advance the bass or loudness controls on your main amplifier or receiver B Your subwoofer s auto turn on turn off feature allows set it and forget it operation by keeping the electronics in a standby mode until a signal is detected which turns the amplifier on instantly When there is no signal present after a few minutes the electronics will again shut down to the standby mode We do suggest that y...

Page 6: ...ormance Passive radiators are used for less distortion at the bottom of the frequency range 2 11 SET UP AND ADJUSTMENT After you have selected an initial location for your subwoofer and have connected it into your system have a seat in your normal listening position and have someone help you with the following adjustments A If you are using the line level inputs and your main speakers are receivin...

Page 7: ...current in an alternating current circuit such as with music Line level circuits are typically a high impedance of several thousand ohms while speaker level circuits are usually a low impedance of a few ohms Line level the type of signal produced at the outputs of preamplifiers tape decks CD players etc with a typical value of a volt or less in a high impedance circuit Sometimes called low level s...

Page 8: ...inputs On Turns the unit on regardless of whether a signal is present or not 3 Subwoofer crossover This rotary control adjusts a variable low pass filter to set the upper frequency at which the output of the subwoofer begins to roll off Continuously variable from 40 Hz to 120 Hz it matches the upper frequency characteristics of the subwoofer to the low frequency response of the main stereo speaker...

Page 9: ... allow this alternate connection method for your subwoofer Consult the owner s manual for your receiver or amplifier to find out which type of connection is used for A and B sets of speakers Make one set of connections from the A speaker outputs of your receiver or amplifier to the speaker level inputs of your subwoofer and another set of connections from the B speaker outputs of your receiver or ...

Page 10: ...ite more standing waves in the room and may result in a more uneven response Locating your subwoofer along a wall will usually mean less acoustic output but a somewhat smoother response A middle of the room location would suggest the smoothest response with the least output capability Of course any location will be a compromise between acoustic performance and the aesthetic blend of the subwoofer ...

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