Setup Guide, Connecting to Your System

FSUB IN Jack

Connect the subwoofer output of your receiver, processor or other source device or accessory to this jack.

IHIGH LEVEL Inputs

When your receiver does not have line level outputs available for a subwoofer connection, connect the speaker outputs of the receiver here.

DPOWER INDICATOR Light

This indicator is green when the LFM is on and red when power is applied, but the unit is in the standby mode.

JHIGH LEVEL Outputs

When the speaker level inputs are used, connect the main speakers to these terminals.

KPower Cord Jack

Connect the supplied AC power cord here, and then connect the plug end to an un-switched AC wall output. Should the power cord need replacement, make certain it is replaced with a cord having the identical power rating.

LFuse Housing

Contains a 20mm 3.15A slow blow fuse that protects the subwoofer. In the event that it must be replaced, be certain that a fuse with the same rating is used.

MMASTER POWER Switch

Use this switch to turn the LFM subwoofer on or off. When the unit will not be used for extended periods, we recommend turning this switch off to prevent accidental activation.

Subwoofers, Bass and

Overall System Performance

The goal of an audio system is to recreate the source material as accurately as possible. The components needed to perform this task are an audio source, a receiver or processor/amplifier combination, and speakers.

In the era of digital, multi-channel sound, many listeners have chosen to use frequency-limited “satellite” speakers for the front, center and surround channels. By limiting their frequency range, these speakers may be made smaller, to more easily fit into a wide range of spaces. However, by eliminating the capability to reproduce bass frequencies, a separate speaker that is custom designed to deal with signals below 200Hz is required. That speaker, along with its companion, built-in amplifier is a powered subwoofer.

Even in two-channel systems with traditional bookshelf or tower speakers the bottom two octaves of sound (20 Hz to 80 Hz) are frequently rolled off or not reproduced at all. Here, too, a specialized speaker/amplifier combination is required to deliver the full spectrum of sound from a system.

Finally, many multi-channel digital soundtracks contain a special audio channel devoted specifically to extreme low frequency extension. This signal is the “.1” in 5.1, 6.1 and 7.1 systems and is sometimes referred to as the LFE channel.

Regardless of which of these situations create the need, a subwoofer is absolutely essential for accurate audio reproduction of both movies and music. A properly designed subwoofer such as an Outlaw LFM Series Sub can provide a visceral impact that most speakers are not able to provide on their own. No matter what type of speakers comprise the rest of your system, or what your favorite movie or music is, the LFM series subwoofers complete the sonic presentation by providing the impact that only a subwoofer can deliver.

Owner’s Manual

Setup Guide

Connecting to Your System

To get the maximum performance from your new LFM subwoofer it must be connected and, positioned properly within the room and configured to match your speakers. To connect an LFM Series Subwoofer you will need either a single audio interconnect cable (in the case of systems with a subwoofer output) or ad- ditional speaker wire. We recommend the Outlaw Audio PCA SUB cable, but any high quality, shielded audio interconnect will work properly.

Connecting to a System with a

Subwoofer Preamp Output

If a low-level subwoofer output is available, use this jack to connect your LFM subwoofer to your Preamp or Receiver. See Diagram 1 on page 6.

To connect the LFM to a subwoofer preamp output:

1.Turn off all system components and unplug the processor or receiver and the LFM from their AC power source.

2.Locate the “Subwoofer/LFE Output” on the rear panel of your receiver or processor.

Any audio product that decodes Dolby Digital or DTS soundtracks will have this type of jack. Depending on the particular brand or model, this RCA jack may be labeled “Sub,” “Subwoofer,” or “LFE Out.” If your receiver or processor does not have this type of output you will need to follow the “Connecting to a System with No Preamp Outputs” instructions that follow this section.

3.Connect one end of the subwoofer cable to the subwoofer or LFE output on the receiver or processor.

4.Locate the connection labeled SUB IN on the rear panel of the subwoofer and connect the other end of the subwoofer cable to that jack.

5.Plug the LFM’s power cord into the input on the LFM Series Subwoofer and connect the plug to an un-switched AC outlet.

CAUTION: Due to the power requirements of the LFM, it must not be connected to the accessory outlets on a receiver or processor. If a power-strip or surge protector is used, make certain that it is rated to accommodate your LFM’s power requirements.

6.Reconnect your processor or receiver to the AC power source.

7.Proceed to the “Setting The LFM’s Controls” section to learn about the LFM’s controls and how they operate.

Variable Tuning LFM Series Low Frequency Modules