Bowers & Wilkins manual DB1 Feet, DB1 Connections

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4. DB1 Feet 5. DB1 Connections

The DB1 can be fitted with either rubber or spike feet

–both are supplied in the accessory pack. We would recommend that the spike feet are used whenever possible. The spike feet are designed to pierce carpet and rest on the floor beneath both to protect the carpet from indentation and to provide the subwoofer with a solid foundation.

Note: Spike feet can be used on delicate non- carpeted floors by standing the spikes on coins.

To fit either the spike or rubber feet, the DB1 must first be carefully turned upside-down. Make sure when turned that the subwoofer rests on a surface that will not damage its finish. Fit either the spike or rubber feet by screwing them into the four screw holes in the DB1 underside. In both cases, initially screw the lock nuts fully onto the thread of the feet before screwing them into the DB1. Hand tighten the feet. The diagram above illustrates fitting spike or rubber feet.

Once the spike or rubber feet are fitted, the DB1 can be turned back on to its feet. Take care not to allow the entire weight of the subwoofer to rest at an angle on one or two spike feet as it is turned. Also take care that careless handling of the subwoofer with spikes fitted does not cause injury.

If the subwoofer rocks when placed on the floor in its final position, or the thickness of carpet means that the spike points do not reach the under-floor, adjust the relevant feet until the DB1 is supported firmly without rocking. When adjustment is complete, tighten all the lock nuts against the underside of the subwoofer using a 10mm spanner.

The DB1 requires connection to the mains supply and an input signal. A variety of different power cables may be packed with your DB1. Use the one appropriate for the mains outlet socket in your territory.

The DB1 accommodates three types of signal input. Their applications and socket types are described in the following paragraphs. It is possible to connect to the stereo input and one of the mono inputs simultaneously as the DB1 enables mono or stereo input selection to be stored and recalled within setup presets. Section 6 describes the use of setup presets and the diagram right illustrates the DB1 connection panel.

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