XTZ SUB 12.17, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...shock matchwidebladeofpowerplugtowideslotofreceptacleandfullyinsert 14 OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 15 CLEANING This product should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer 16 NON USE PERIODS The power cord of the subwoofer should be unplugged from the outlet when left u...

Page 3: ...XTZ 4 Product information 5 Installation 6 Calibration 9 Room Tuning EQ Settings 11 Connections controls 13 Care of your speaker 15 Protection circuitry 15 Troubleshooting and service 16 Technical specifications 17 Service support 18 ...

Page 4: ...rating environment Operating environment temperature 40 F to 95 F 4 C to 35 C with less than 85 relative humidity Do not install this product in a poorly ventilated area or in locations exposed to high humidity direct sunlight or strong artificial light Warning This equipment is not waterproof To prevent a fire or shock hazard do not expose this equipment to rain moisture or any liquids Do not pla...

Page 5: ...on options Read all the installation information contained within this manual in order to determine which installation option is best for your system configuration Select appropriate AC Power source for subwoofer Do NOT plug the power cord of the subwoofer into the switched outlet of a receiver or other piece of equipment The power cord should be plugged directly into an AC outlet NOTE the AC powe...

Page 6: ...he possibility to reposition them exists Finding the optimal location usually requires some experimentation to determine what sounds best in your room from your listening position We suggest you read the general guidelines below and setup the subwoofer in one of the suggested locations Proceed to listen to the loudspeakers multiple times trying a few different locations before settling on the fina...

Page 7: ...rked with as LFE Ifyourreceiverorprocessorhasmultiplesubwooferoutputs youmayhaveadditional connection options Consult the owner s manual for your receiver processor to verify if these outputs are all the same Receiver pre amp with internal crossover By connecting to LFE input the internal crossover filter is now by passed The frequency control knob has no effect when using the LFE input Adjust the...

Page 8: ...t subwoofer The pass through is a signal split the XLR input It is also possible to use the RCA signal connections however you will need to use Y cables signal splitters to route your amplifier receiver processor output to each woofer if it does not have multiple SUBWOOFER output jacks or L R variable signal output ...

Page 9: ...r all front channels verify the receiver proces sor selected the same crossover point for all these channels Crossover frequency should be selected We recommend 80Hz for the sat ellite speakers to start with Higher or lower crossover point may yield better results in your system depending on your speaker setup Note some receivers do not have an adjustable frequency instead there is only a choice o...

Page 10: ...ary to play the same test tone through each speaker and subwoofer s in the system 1 speaker at a time Adjust the individual channel gain trim of your equipment to obtain the same SPL reading from each speaker as you measured from the first speaker NOTE Ahome theater receiver may walk you through portions of this procedure Follow any instructions from your receiver s owner s manual as applicable to...

Page 11: ...can handle higher sound pressure than with both ports closed Tuning High freq With no plugs in the ports the subwoofer will provide a quick and punchy bass character It has increased output higher up in frequency Tuning Mid freq If the left port is blocked and the right port is open this will provide a bass with an increased output in the mid region Tuning Low freq If the right port is blocked and...

Page 12: ... sub and listening position Reverberation EQ1 is a direct countermeasure to the muddy bass problem of over represented low bass room gain by lowering the bass extension the bass will be more controlled EQ2 stores more energy a bit higher in the frequency recognized as a more punchy fast bass The picture below shows the effects of the different EQ settings These curves illustrates the frequency res...

Page 13: ...to the system with music playing and tune between 0 and 180 and listen for a change in mid bass output The correct position will have a higher amount of apparent mid bass output VOLUME set to pointing upwards 12 o clock if using a surround processor This control allows you to adjust the output level of the subwoofer to match the main speakers in your system For most home theater receivers surround...

Page 14: ...ocker style switch is the main on off for the unit This switch should be set to position 1 up for on and 0 down for off If the unit is to be left unused for an extended period of time e g when you are away on vacation the master power switch should be turned off or the main power cord disconnected CROSSOVER 60 70 80 90 140 50 40 160 Hz 90 0 180 0 3 6 3 6 MAX REF ON OFF REF MIN EQ 2 EQ 1 AUTO LOW P...

Page 15: ...aximum performance with greatest reliability The unit is protected against Overheating the transistors Excessive drop in power line voltage The first type of protection circuitry which prevents overheating of the transistors operates constantly without being audible under most situations In some extreme situations e g sustained high output levels in warm environments the unit may shut down momenta...

Page 16: ...e main power switch off for several minutes and then back on again to reset the unit 10 If the unit exhibits a drastic change in output sound after you check the items above you may wish to perform the steps below to assist in troubleshooting by verifying the proper operation of both amplifier module and driver Turn on your audio equipment except for the subwoofer s main power switch which should ...

Page 17: ...80 Amp power Class D 500W rms continuous power Inputs L R Unbalanced RCA LFE Unbalanced RCA Balanced XLR Program Port Outputs Pass Through Balanced XLR Input impedance CA 8k ohms Warranty speaker Five years Warranty amp Two years Dimensions HxWxD 500 x 395 x 400 mm Weight 25 9 kg AC power require ments 750VA min 1250VA preferred Specifications subject to change without notice ...

Page 18: ...ional defects by yourself when unmount the defective part the warranty still applies if it is obvious that the part had a manufac turing defect In other cases however the warranty does not apply if you cause other defects on the loudspeaker Where to send the product for a war ranty repair For service we refer to your retailer For questions regarding service contact us by email support xtz se Websi...

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