User manual ACOUSTIC ENERGY LINEAR SUBWOOFER

[. . . ] Do not use in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. Water and moisture -- The subwoofer should not be used near water, i. e. Temperature -- The subwoofer may not function correctly at extremely low or freezing temperatures. The subwoofer should also be sited away from heat sources such as radiators or other electrical equipment that produces heat, including other amplifiers. [. . . ] In practice, however, the performance will be fundamentally influenced by the room and position. Small changes of location, or of the acoustic character of items in the immediate vicinity of the subwoofer, can significantly influence its performance. Initially choose a site for the Linear Sub along one of the walls of the listening room well away, but not equi-distant, from the corners. It is not necessary that the Linear Sub be positioned along the same wall as the main loudspeakers. Chose a solid wall (rather than a partition) and keep the subwoofer clear of any large resonant objects - furniture panels, heating radiators, etc. Don't worry if, thanks to the architecture or layout of your room, it is not practical to follow these guidelines exactly. The most important thing is to experiment with the different options that are practical and find the best one. Once your Linear Sub is connected and working, and you begin to become familiar with its performance, it is likely to be worthwhile experimenting a little more with its positioning. For example, moving the Linear Sub towards a room corner will increase the level of low bass. This gain may however be at the expense of bass definition and consistency over the listening area. Page 1 Linear 8 Rev E 1 16/8/05, 9:57 am Diagram One (or integrated amplifiers incorporating preamplifier outputs). Connect to these input sockets using an appropriate RCA Phono connection cable. Ensure Left Front Centre Right Front that the cable is of good quality. If connecting from a stereo amplifier, connect the left output to the left input and the right output to the right input. If connecting from an audio visual processor the Sub-woofer single subwoofer output may be connected to either left or right input. The binding-post high level inputs are intended to be used in conventional stereo systems where Left Surround Viewing/listening position the Linear Sub is to augment the low frequency Right Surround performance of a pair full range speakers, and where no appropriate line-level signal is available. Connect using simple twin core cable from either the amplifier's speaker terminals or from the fullAlternative or Extra Left Surround Alternative or Extra Right Surround range speaker terminals themselves. Take care not to reverse the polarity of any connections (connect positive to positive and negative to negative) or any left/right orientation (connect left to left and 5. Connecting The Linear Sub requires connection both to mains power and an appropriate audio signal. The connection sockets are located on the back panel illustrated opposite. Leave the subwoofer switched-off at the mains until all connections are made and ensure that the subwoofer level control, also located on the back panel is turned fully anti-clockwise. Connecting your Linear Sub to an audio signal is a simple process, however, there are some choices to be made concerning connection mode. right to right). The binding posts will accept either "4mm" plugs or stripped wires. [. . . ] Under this warranty Acoustic Energy agrees to repair any defect or, at the company's discretion, replace the faulty component(s) without charge for parts or labour. This warranty does not imply any acceptance by Acoustic Energy or its agents for consequential loss or damage and specifically excludes fair wear and tear, accident, misuse or unauthorised modification. This warranty is applicable in the United Kingdom only and does not in any way limit the customer's legal rights. Claims and enquiries under the warranty for Acoustic Energy products purchased outside the UK should be addressed to the local importers or distributors. [. . . ]