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adjustments
The VOLuME, FREQuEnCY DIALS and PHASE SWITCH are used to tune the subwoofer to your speaker,
whether set for surround sound or stereo application. Depending on the placement near a wall or a
corner, the final position of the dials should blend the
Dreamcatcher
seamlessly to your system.
use the VOLuME dial to match the loudness of the subwoofer to your main speakers. In order to achieve
optimum blend with the speakers the subwoofer VOLuME knob should be adjusted incrementally starting
from the minimum setting. Its final position will primarily depend on the strength of the signal received
from the source (preamp, surround processor). A strong source signal is capable of utilizing all of the
Dreamcatcher
200W even with the VOLuME dial set relatively low, around 12 o’clock. When using a
source with variable output (surround sound processor) we recommend setting the subwoofer channel
level low and the
Dreamcatcher
level around 12 o’clock, allowing more versatility and fuller utilization of
the subwoofer.
use PHASE switch to adjust the phase of the subwoofer to your main speakers, either 0 or 180. When in
phase the system will give a much fuller bass response. If your main speakers become brighter then usual
it means the system is out of phase and needs readjusting. The simplest way is to adjust the phase of your
system is to have someone vary the PHASE switch as you are sitting in the listening position.
use the low pass FREQuEnCY dial to adjust the cut-in frequency of the subwoofer.
use the On/AuTO switch to set the subwoofer for always-on operation for automatic power down. When
set to AuTO the unit will automatically go into standby mode when it does not receive any signal.
The MASTER POWERSWITCH is located on the lower half of the unit. This rocker style switch is the main
On/OFF for the subwoofer. This switch should be set to position
1 (up) for on, and 0 (down) for off
. If this
unit is to be left unused for an extended period of time, the MASTER power switch should be turned off.
plaCement
When using the Totem subwoofer in a stereo setup its ideal location between the main speakers or
right beside them. When the Totem subwoofer is used in a home cinema system it is recommended to
place it in a corner. Be careful not to place the subwoofer too close to the corner, or it will start to sound
congested, causing detail loss. Also make sure not to place the sub equidistant from the two walls in your
corner. As every room is different, experimentation is the key to determining the optimal location for the
Totem subwoofer.
Always keep in mind that frequency response and output level can be significantly affected / influenced
by placement all depending on the room’s acoustic properties.
Caution!
This subwoofer has electronics built into the cabinet. Do not place the cabinet next to sources
of heat such as furnace registers, radiators, etc. Do not place the unit near sources of excessive moisture,
such as evaporative coolers, humidifiers, etc. The power cord should be routed in such a way that it will
not be walked on, pinched, or compressed in any way that could result in damaging the insulation or wire.
