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TSS-SUB4000
Power On
Plug your subwoofer’s AC cord into a wall outlet. Do not use the
outlets on the back of the receiver.
Initially set the Subwoofer Level (Volume) Control
¡
to the
“min”position.
Turn on your sub by pressing the Power Switch
∞
on the
rear panel.
Auto On/Standby
With the Power Switch
∞
in the ON position, the Power
Indicator LED on the front of the subwoofer will remain backlit in
red or green to indicate the On/Standby mode of the subwoofer.
RED = STANDBY (No signal detected,Amp Off)
GREEN = ON (Signal detected,Amp On)
The subwoofer will automatically enter the Standby mode after
approximately 10 minutes when no signal is detected from your
system.The subwoofer will then power ON instantly when a
signal is detected. During periods of normal use, the Power
Switch
∞
can be left on.You may turn off the Power Switch
∞
for extended periods of nonoperation, e.g., when you are away
on vacation.
Adjust Gain
Turn on your entire audio system and start a CD or movie
soundtrack at a moderate level.Turn up the Subwoofer Level
(Volume) Control
¡
about halfway. If no sound emanates from
the subwoofer, check the AC-line cord and input cables. Are the
connectors on the cables making proper contact? Is the AC
plug connected to a “live”receptacle? Has the Power Switch
∞
been pressed to the “On”position? Once you have confirmed that
the subwoofer is active, proceed by playing a CD, record or
cassette. Use a selection that has ample bass information.
Set the overall volume control of the preamplifier or stereo to a
comfortable level. Adjust the Subwoofer Level (Volume) Control
¡
until you obtain a pleasing blend of bass.Bass response should
not o
verpower the room but rather should be adjusted so there
is a har
monious blend acr
oss the entire musical range. Many
users have a tendency to set the subwoofer volume too loud,
adher
ing to the belief that a sub
woof
er is ther
e to pr
oduce lots
of bass
.
T
his is not entir
ely tr
ue.A subwoofer is there to enhance
bass
,
extending the response of the entire system so the bass
can be felt as well as heard. However, overall balance must
be maintained or the music will not sound natural. An
e
xper
ienced listener will set the
v
olume of the subwoof
er so
its impact on bass r
esponse is alw
ays there but never obtrusive.
OPERATION
Low-Pass Selector
If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS processor/receiver, the
Cr
ossover Frequency is set by the processor/receiver. Consult
your owner’s manual to learn how to view or change this setting.
In this case, the Low-Pass Selector £ should be set to “Off”.
We strongly recommend this setup method.
W
hen this switch
£
is in the
“On”position, the subwoofer will
reproduce frequencies below 150Hz.
Phase Control
The Phase Switch ¢ determines whether the subwoofer
speaker’s piston-like action moves in and out with the main
speakers, 0,˚or opposite the main speakers, 180˚. Proper phase
adjustment depends on several variables such as room size,
subwoofer placement and listener position.Adjust the phase
switch to maximize bass output at the listening position.