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Setup, calibrating and integration
W
hat’s
to know? Well, first of all, setting up an SV Subwoofer is pretty
darn easy. There are a few key things to get right though, if you want to
get the most out of your sub…
U
npacking.
You’re probably eager to fire up your sub (we’re the same
way), but take time to carefully unpack your sub. Set the box and other
protective shipping coverings aside, just in case you need to return the sub
for any reason. Be sure you don’t throw out the soda can shaped foam
piece. It’s your “port blocker” for custom sub tuning!
L
ocation.
They say it’s ALL about location right? It’s the same with
setting up your subwoofer. So, where to put it?
Go for a corner
if you
can, and avoid putting your sub where it might adjoin large open areas
.
Studies have shown that the deepest and flattest bass response is typically
attained when a subwoofer is placed within a few feet of one of your home
theater’s corners. The upright configuration of SV Subwoofers makes this
easy. Whether you put the sub in front or to the rear of your seating area
makes surprisingly little difference. Deep home theater bass, like that
from Dolby Digital (DD) “5.1 channel” DVDs and Laserdiscs is non-
directional. You can’t tell where it is coming from, even though you can
hear, and feel it (and how!).
H
ook-up (see fig. 1).
There are a variety of ways to configure your new
sub. Usually, a simple mono, shielded 75 Ohm A/V RCA type cable (a.)
is used to take the subwoofer output of your DD/DTS surround sound
receiver
(b.)
and feed the low-level input of the sub’s amp. There is no
need to “split” the signal going to the PC-Plus. You can feed either one of
the two amp inputs, it
doesn’t matter, right or left.
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SV Subwoofers
DD/DTS Processor/Receiver
(Subwoofer “Out”)
Fig. 1
(a.)
(b.)
NOTE: Stop now if you aren’t
TOTALLY familiar with your receiver’s
manual. Ensure all power to your
equipment is off when making these connec-
tions. Also, be certain your power outlet can
handle a minimum of 600 watts. (Use of
“convenience outlets” on receivers are not
recommended for your SVS.)
!