BDS
Subwoofer Controls and Connections
Subwoofer Controls and Connections
Phase Switch
Subwoofer Level Control
External Trigger Input Connector
Power Switch
Power Cord
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Phase Switch: This switch determines whether the subwoofer driver’s
Although in most cases the Phase switch should be left in the “Normal” position, there is no absolutely correct setting for it. When the subwoofer is properly in phase with the satellite speakers, the sound will be clearer and have maximum impact. It will make percussive sounds like drums, piano and plucked strings sound more lifelike. The best way to set the Phase switch is to listen to music that you are familiar with and set the switch in the position that gives drums and other percussive sounds maximum impact.
An LED on the subwoofer’s top panel indicates whether the subwoofer is in the On or Standby mode:
tWhen the LED glows white, the subwoofer is turned on.
tWhen the LED is not lit up, the subwoofer is in Standby mode.
When the Main Power Switch is set to Off, the LED will not light up, no matter what setting the
Subwoofer Level Control: Use this control to adjust the subwoofer’s volume. Turn clockwise to increase the volume; turn counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
External Trigger Input Connector: NOTE: This connector is NOT used with the BDS receiver. If you connect the subwoofer to a different component that has a voltage trigger output connection, connect the External Trigger Input to the trigger output of the other compatible component. Whenever the subwoofer detects a trigger signal between 3V and 30V (AC or DC), the subwoofer’s amplifier will turn on. The subwoofer’s amplifier will turn off after the trigger signal ceases, even when the
BDS receiver. If you connect the subwoofer to a different unit that does not have a dedicated,
tIf the unit has a separate subwoofer output, use the supplied mono RCA audio cable to connect the unit’s subwoofer output to either one of the subwoofer’s
tIf your unit does not have a separate subwoofer output, use two
Main Power Switch: Set this switch in the On position to turn the subwoofer on. The subwoofer will then either be on or in Standby mode, depending on the setting of the subwoofer’s
Power Cord: After you have made and verified all subwoofer and speaker connections described in this manual, plug the Power cord into an active, unswitched electrical outlet for proper operation of the subwoofer. DO NOT plug this cord into the accessory outlets found in some audio components.
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