Adams Amplifier Sub12 User Manual

Sub12
Operation Manual / BedienungsanleitungEnglish / Deutsch
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Please read the following safety instructions \fefore setting up your system. 
\beep the instructions for su\fsequent reference. Please heed t\che warnings and 
follow the instructions.Caution: To reduce the risk of e\clectric shock, do not open the\c su\fwoofer. 
There are no user-servicea\fle parts inside. Refer servicing  to qualified 
service personnel.
This product, as well as all attached extension cords, \fust be ter\finated with 
an earth ground three-conductor \bC \fains power cord like the...

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Protect the cord fro\f being walked on or pinched.
\blways use fully checked cables. Defective cables can har\f your speakers. They 
are a co\f\fon source for any kind of noise, hu\f,\n crackling etc.
\blways keep electrical equip\fent out of the reach of children.
\blways unplug sensitive electronic equip\fent during lightn\ning stor\fs.
The 
  Subwoofer should be installed near the socket outlet and disco\nnnection of 
the device should be eas\nily accessible.
To co\fpletely...

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Ta\fle of contents
 
Safety Instructions ..................\n..................\n......... 2-3
1.   Introduction  ..................\n..................\n..................\n. 5
2.  Quick Start   ..................\n..................\n..................\n.. 6
2.1  I\fportant Infor\fation   ..................\n..................\n... 6
2.2  Quick Start   ..................\n..................\n..................\n.. 6
3.  Connecting the Subwoofer   ..................\n.............. 7
3.1  Connections...

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1. Introduction
Dear custo\fer,
Thank you for choosing an \bD\bM \budio Sub12 subwoofer.
\bD\bM  subwoofers  are  built  for  \faxi\fu\f  quality  reproduction  and  audio  perfection. 
With the Sub12 you have selected a powerful and precise tool that allows you to both 
evaluate and enjoy audio recordings. It \feets highest expectations in sound quality and 
crafts\fanship.
The Sub12 is a powerful subwoofer designed to extend the low frequency capabilities 
of any near or...

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2.1 Important Information for set up
\bfter having unpacked your subwoofer, please allow the syste\f to accli\fate to 
the te\fperature of the roo\f for approxi\fately an hour.
The subwoofer should be posit\nioned on a fir\f ground.
When setting up your subwoofer, please \fake sure to 
attach the black protective plugs to the subwoofer’s feet in 
order to prevent da\fage of your floor surfacing. For hard 
floors there are also felt pads provided that can be sticked 
to the underside of the protective...

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3.1 
Connections
On the rear side of the speaker you can find balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RC\b) 
connectors. For professional use the XLR connectors will be the first choice. 
3.2  Input
Connect the left and right line-level signal 
fro\f your signal source (audio interface, \fixer, 
etc.) to the LEFT and RIGHT I\nNPUT jacks. Use 
either XLR (balanced) \nor RC\b (unbalanced) cable\ns. 
3.3  Satellite Out
Connect the LEFT and RIGHT S\n\bTELLITE OUT 
jacks to the inputs of the...

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It is co\f\fon knowledge that low frequencies (below about 100Hz) are non-directional, 
\feaning they can hardly be located by the listener. It is, however, a co\f\fon \fisunder-
standing that therefore the place\fent of a su\nbwoofer does not \fatter. It does \fatter.
Due to the fact that every roo\f (geo\fetry, furniture, etc.) is unique, the following  de-
scriptions intend to  be a first introduction to the subject. The ai\f is to assist you  tack -
ling the \fost co\f\fon proble\fs with subwoofers...

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On the front side you will find Indicator LEDs for the operating and standby 
\fodes.  Controls  for  the  satellite  filter,  phase  switch,  signal  on/continous 
\fode  and Sub Level/Filter are located on the rear panel of the subwoofer. 
The following tips are intended to assist you at using the controls in the best 
\fanner.
5.1 
LEDs
There  are  two  LEDs  on  the  front  indicating  either 
operating or standby \fode. In case the subwoofer 
receives  an  overload  the...

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5.2 Controls on the rear panel (continue\cd)
c)  Satellite Filter
The  satellites  in  a  syste\f  can  be  driven  full  range  or  with  a  85  Hz  high 
pass  as  reco\f\fended  by  Dolby®  laboratories  for  use  in  surround  set-
ups.  Reco\f\fendation:  If  possible  the  \fain  signal  should  go  into  the 
Subwoofer.  Connect  your  satellites  to  the  Subwoofer  output,  either 
via  XLR  sy\f\fetrical  or  RC\b  asy\f\fetrical.  In  \fany  cases,  clarity  and 
dyna\fic range of the...