Mission PE29 6XU manual System setup, Connecting to your amplifier, AV setup, Stereo setup

System setup

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Connecting to your amplifier

The eseries speakers are suitable for bi-wiring and will benefit from careful selection of partnering cables from your amplifier. When bi-wiring, or bi-amping (fig 1), remove the connecting links from between the terminals at the rear of the speaker.

To connect using bare wires (fig 2), strip 10mm (1/2 inch) of insulation from each cable. Loosen the terminal caps on the speaker terminals to reveal the cross holes. Twist the bared conductors together and pass through the cross hole in the speaker terminal, securing by screwing down the terminal cap.

To connect using spade terminals (fig 3), loosen the terminal caps on the speaker terminals enough to locate the spades.

Tighten the terminal caps onto the spades so that they are held securely.

Connect the positive speaker outlets on the rear of your amplifier to the positive (red) terminals on the rear of the speakers. Similarly connect the negative speaker outputs to the negative (black) terminals on the speakers. Note that speaker cables usually identify the positive conductor by marking it with a stripe or raised ridge or coloured band.

e8as1 / e8as2

To connect a stereo hi-fi amplifier it is recommended that you connect the speaker outputs of your amplifier to the speaker level inputs of the subwoofer in parallel to the connections made to your speakers.

To connect an AV multi-channel amplifier it is recommended that you connect the LFE line level input on the subwoofer to the subwoofer output on your amplifier using an RCA phono lead (not supplied).

Power —Set the subwoofer’s ON/OFF switch to "Off." Then plug the power cord into an AC outlet. You can turn the power on and off manually using the switch, or you can leave the mains power turned on and set the Auto Power switch to "On," which will turn the subwoofer on automatically when a signal is detected at one of the inputs and off after a period of inactivity.

AV setup

In a multi-channel system it is recommended that you use the bass management facilities on your AV amplifier. As the subwoofer is best employed to reproduce bass, all low frequency information should be directed to the subwoofer enabling the main speakers to reproduce upper bass, midrange and treble with optimum clarity.

If you are using the bass management of an AV amplifier, set all speakers to SMALL in your amplifier's speaker configuration and set SUBWOOFER to ON. Where the crossover frequency can be chosen set it to 80Hz. Alternatively choose the preset configuration for THX.

Set the Low Pass Crossover Frequency control on the subwoofer to 140Hz (on the e8as2 set the LFE switch to ON). Adjust the volume control to its mid position.

Use the distance parameters in your AV amplifier speaker setup to set the distance from each set of speakers to your listening position.

Use the channel level adjustment in your AV amplifier speaker setup to set the individual output from each speaker. If you have a sound level meter adjust the individual level of each channel for a reading of 75dB at the listening position. If you do not have access to a sound level meter, set the channel levels so that they sound equally loud at the listening position.

Stereo setup

In a hi-fi system without bass management you must adjust the LOW PASS CROSSOVER control on the subwoofer in conjunction with the SUBWOOFER VOLUME control to achieve a blend to your main speakers. The e8as1 and e8as2 subwoofers can be used with the e82 and e83 floorstanding speakers in a hi-fi system. (Note that the e80 is not suitable for use in a hi-fi system without bass management).

For the e82 speakers, start by setting the LOW PASS CROSSOVER control to midway and adjust the SUBWOOFER volume level to provide a natural level of bass support when playing music discs. For the e83 speakers, start by setting the LOW PASS CROSSOVER control to between the 40Hz and the midway position.

Adjusting the controls

Once you have completed the settings you should prepare to fine-tune the subwoofer controls. Choose a multi-channel disc with natural bass qualities - a music disc is best.

Adjust the control on the subwoofer's rear panel marked PHASE to tune the blend between the subwoofer and speakers. Depending on your room acoustics the sound will be fuller and more coherent with the switch in the 0° or 180° position. Use your judgement to set the switch to the best sounding position.

On the e8as2 you also have fine control over phase. Use the variable PHASE control to achieve the fullest and clearest bass response. In conjunction with the PHASE switch, the phase can be varied over 180°.

Adjust the SUBWOOFER VOLUME control to give bass output that is in balance with your main speakers. Initially you may prefer the subwoofer output at a relatively high level, but this can become tiring, with an over- emphasis on bass on extended listening. Turn the volume down by degrees until the subwoofer is not heard individually but rather as an extension to the main speakers.

On the e8as2 you can fine tune the bass performance to suit your room. If the bass is boomy, or appears uncontrolled at very low frequencies, switch the SUBSONIC FILTER to ON. Adjust the BASS CONTOUR to control output at the very low frequencies.

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