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Setting the Subwoofer gain

Disconnect the speakers from the power amplifiers.

Connect the MF/HF power amplifier to the Subwoofer output of the unit.

Set the output level of the oscillator to zero and connect it to the appropriate test input socket.

Set the oscillator frequency to 25Hz.

Set Bank 1 Switch 1 to ON.

Set Bank 4 Switch 2 to ON.

Set Bank 2 Switches 2 & 3 to OFF.

Connect the AC voltmeter to the output terminals of the MF/HF amplifier.

Raise the output level of the oscillator until the meter reads 2 volts.

Substitute the LF power amplifier for the MF/HF power amplifier. Do not alter the output setting of the oscillator.

Set Bank 4 Switch 2 to OFF.

Adjust the Subwoofer output gain control (C14) until the meter again reads 2 volts.

Configure the dipole lobe for a CT8 DS

Set Bank 3 Switch 3 as required by figure 21 according to the position of the CT8 DS in the system.

Set Bank 3 Switch 2 as desired according to preference and Bank 3 Switch 3 as required by figure 21.

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Bowers & Wilkins CT800 installation manual Setting the Subwoofer gain, Configure the dipole lobe for a CT8 DS