SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE PROBLEM

SOLUTION

Sound is

Volume level set too high.

Turn the VOLUME knob counterclockwise to lower the volume.

distorted.

 

 

Computer operating system volume level is set

Adjust the computer operating system volume and balance levels to the

 

 

too high.

center as a starting point, then adjust the level on the speaker using the

 

 

volume control.

 

 

 

 

Sound source is distorted.

WAV files are often of poor quality. So distortion and noise are easily noticed

 

 

with high-powered speakers. Try a different sound source such as a music CD.

 

 

 

Radio

Too close to a radio tower.

Move your speakers until the interference goes away.

interference.

 

 

 

 

 

No sound

Bad connection.

Check to make sure that all cables are connected properly and are making a

from subwoofer.

 

clear connection.

 

 

 

 

Sound source has little low-frequency content.

Many .WAV and .MID files often have little low-frequency content and sound

 

 

flat when you listen to them on a computer. Try a song with more bass —

 

 

something from your CD collection.

 

 

 

Low hum

The AC in your house is at 60 cycles per second, which

Some low hum may be detected when your speaker system is powered on

from subwoofer.

is within the audio frequency of the subwoofer.

without an audio source playing, or when the volume is set at an extremely

 

 

low level.

 

 

 

Loud hum

Bad connection.

Unplug the AC power cord from the surge protector (if used), and plug directly

from subwoofer.

 

into an AC wall outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

Move your cables. Check to ensure they are making a clear connection.

 

 

 

 

Volume on your audio source device is set too high.

Disconnect your 3.5mm stereo cable from the audio source. If the loud hum

 

 

goes away, lower the volume on the audio source.

 

 

 

 

 

Lower the volume or bass level on your computer, portable device, etc.

 

 

 

Distorted monitor.

Subwoofer too close to monitor.

Because the subwoofer is not magnetically shielded, it can cause distortion if

 

 

it’s too close to your monitor. Move the subwoofer so it’s at least 2 feet from

 

 

your monitor.

 

 

 

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ACS33BW specifications

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