Adams Amplifier Sub8 User Manual

Sub8
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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Sub8 Manual / English
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 Sub8 subwoofer.
\bD\bM  subwoofers  are  built  for  \faxi\fu\f  quality  reproduction  and  audio  perfection. 
With  the  Sub8  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  Sub8  is  a  co\fpact  active  subwoofer.  It  is  perfectly  suited  for  a  wide...

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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 two potentio\feters, one for the volu\fe and 
one  for  the  crossover  frequency.  Both  the  volu\fe  and  the  frequency  can 
also be controlled by the re\fote control. On the rear side, there are \fore 
controls (satellite filter, phase switch, \fode). The following tips are intended 
to assist you at using the controls in the best \fanner.
5.1 
Controls on the front panel and Remote control
a)  Volume
Input  Sensitivity  control  fro\f  -60...

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5.2 Controls on the rear panel
a)  Mode
This push button allows you to choose between
•  Signal  On\f  woofer  starts  operation  as  soon  as  a  \fusical 
signal arrives, and stops after 15 \finutes without a signal.
•  Continuous\f the unit is per\fanently working. 
We  reco\f\fend  the  ”Signal  on”  position.  It  \fini\fises 
power consu\fption and \fakes handling very easy. 
\f)  Su\fwoofer Phase
With  the  Phase  Switch  you  can  alter  the  phase  of  the 
subwoofer relative to the...