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one.
Speaker Placement
two.
Hookup
+ –
+ –
+ –
+ –
+ – – +
+ – – +
R L
HIGH LEVEL INPUT
HIGH LEVEL OUTPUT
LOW LEVEL INPUT
Right
Loudspeaker
Left
Loudspeaker
Amplifier
Mono/Stereo
Low/High
Subwoofer out
R
L
(Mono)
Right Left
Right Left
Right Left
Line level – Stereo
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+ –
+ –
+ –
+ –
Mono
LOW LEVEL INPUT
Right
Loudspeaker
Left
Loudspeaker
Amplifier
Mono/Stereo
Low/High
Subwoofer out
Right Left
R L
(Mono)
+ – – +
+ – – +
HIGH LEVEL INPUT
HIGH LEVEL OUTPUT
Right Left
Right Left
+ –
+ –
+ –
+ –
+ – – +
+ – – +
HIGH LEVEL INPUT
HIGH LEVEL OUTPUT
LOW LEVEL INPUT
Right
Loudspeaker
Left
Loudspeaker
Amplifier
Mono/Stereo
Low/High
Right Left
Right Left
Subwoofer out
Right Left
R L
R L
(Mono)
Line level – Mono
Speaker level – Stereo
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three.
Operation
The crossover frequency knob
determines the highest
frequency your subwoofer will
reproduce. It allows a seam-
less transition from the
subwoofer to the satellite
speakers. Experiment with
determines the highest
frequency your subwoofer will
reproduce. It allows a seam-
less transition from the
subwoofer to the satellite
speakers. Experiment with
this adjustment to find the
crossover frequency that
sounds best with your speak-
ers. When using the speaker
level connections, the
crossover adjustment will also
limit the low frequencies
crossover frequency that
sounds best with your speak-
ers. When using the speaker
level connections, the
crossover adjustment will also
limit the low frequencies
being sent to your satellite
speakers. This means that
your satellites won’t have
to try and reproduce the
information the subwoofer
is playing.
speakers. This means that
your satellites won’t have
to try and reproduce the
information the subwoofer
is playing.
The phase switch is used to
adjust the relative polarity of
the subwoofer. Listen to your
Control subwoofer and main
speakers with the switch in
adjust the relative polarity of
the subwoofer. Listen to your
Control subwoofer and main
speakers with the switch in
the “+” position, then listen
to the same material with the
switch set to “–”. Decide
which sounds better and
leave the switch in this posi-
to the same material with the
switch set to “–”. Decide
which sounds better and
leave the switch in this posi-
tion. Repeat this procedure if
you change the location of
the subwoofer.
you change the location of
the subwoofer.
Volume
Power
The Control Series Subwoofers Incorporate an Auto Turn-On/Off Circuit.
Mode
Procedure
LED Status
Off
Turn volume knob fully counterclockwise.
Red
On
If the subwoofer is already off, turn volume knob clockwise.
Green
Auto
Simply turn off receiver/amplifier. The subwoofer will turn off after
Red
approximately five minutes. The subwoofer will turn on when your
receiver/amplifier begins playing again.
receiver/amplifier begins playing again.
sub6
sub10
sub6
sub10
Crossover Frequency
Phase
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Specifications
sub6
sub10
Amplifier Power (RMS)
60 watts
100 watts
Woofer size
6-1/2"
10"
Inputs
Line and speaker level
Line and speaker level
Outputs
High pass speaker level
High pass speaker level
Crossover Frequency
(Continuously variable)
90Hz – 200Hz
90Hz – 200Hz
Frequency Response
*
*
Determined by crossover setting
40Hz – (90 – 200Hz)
*
38Hz – (90 – 200Hz)*
Dimensions (HxWxD)
17 x 12-3/4 x 11-1/8"
24 x 17-3/4 x 13-1/2"
432 x 324 x 282mm
608 x 450 x 342mm
Weight
26 lbs/11.8 kg
48 lbs/21.8 kg
If you used the speaker
level inputs and there is
no sound from any of the
speakers, check the
following:
level inputs and there is
no sound from any of the
speakers, check the
following:
• Receiver/amplifier is on
and a source is playing.
• Powered subwoofer is
plugged in and is either in
the “On” or “Auto” position.
• Make sure the subwoofer is
set to “High” input and
“Stereo” on the rear panel.
• Check all wires and con-
nections between receiver/
amplifier and speakers. Make
sure all wires are connected.
Make sure none of the
speaker wires are frayed, cut,
or punctured.
• Review proper operation of
your receiver/amplifier.
and a source is playing.
• Powered subwoofer is
plugged in and is either in
the “On” or “Auto” position.
• Make sure the subwoofer is
set to “High” input and
“Stereo” on the rear panel.
• Check all wires and con-
nections between receiver/
amplifier and speakers. Make
sure all wires are connected.
Make sure none of the
speaker wires are frayed, cut,
or punctured.
• Review proper operation of
your receiver/amplifier.
If there is low bass output,
check the following:
check the following:
• Make sure the connections
to the left and right “Speaker
Inputs” have the correct
polarity (+ and –).
• Make sure that the sub-
woofer is plugged into an
active electrical outlet.
• Powered subwoofer is
plugged in and is either in
the “On” or “Auto” position.
• Adjust the crossover point.
• Change the setting on the
phase switch.
to the left and right “Speaker
Inputs” have the correct
polarity (+ and –).
• Make sure that the sub-
woofer is plugged into an
active electrical outlet.
• Powered subwoofer is
plugged in and is either in
the “On” or “Auto” position.
• Adjust the crossover point.
• Change the setting on the
phase switch.
If you used the line level
inputs and there is no
sound from any of the
speakers, check the
following:
inputs and there is no
sound from any of the
speakers, check the
following:
• Receiver/amplifier is on
and a source is playing.
• Powered subwoofer is
plugged in and is either in
the “On” or “Auto” position.
• Make sure the subwoofer is
set to “Low” on the rear
panel.
• Check all wires and con-
nections between receiver/
amplifier and speakers. Make
sure all wires are connected.
Make sure none of the
speaker wires are frayed, cut,
or punctured.
• Review proper operation of
your receiver/amplifier.
and a source is playing.
• Powered subwoofer is
plugged in and is either in
the “On” or “Auto” position.
• Make sure the subwoofer is
set to “Low” on the rear
panel.
• Check all wires and con-
nections between receiver/
amplifier and speakers. Make
sure all wires are connected.
Make sure none of the
speaker wires are frayed, cut,
or punctured.
• Review proper operation of
your receiver/amplifier.
Troubleshooting
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