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SET CONTROLS...
POWER ON…
ADJUST GAIN…
CROSSOVER ADJUSTMENTS…
PHASE CONTROL...
OPERATION
1.Initially set the HPS’s Gain control to the “O” position.
2.Initially set the HPS’s Crossover control to the 100Hz position.
3.Plug your HPS’s AC cord into a wall outlet. Do not use the outlets on the back of the receive
4.Turn on your HPS sub by pressing the power button on the center of the front panel.
5.Turn on your entire audio system and start a CD or movie sound track at a moderate leve
6.Turn your HPS’s Gain control 4 (Figure 2) up to the “5” position (half way). If no soun emanates from the subwoofer, check the
7.Set the overall volume control of the preamplifier or stereo to a comfortable level. Adju
the subwoofer’s Gain control 4 (Figure 2) until you obtain a pleasing blend of bass. Bas response should not overpower the room but rather be adjusted so there is a harmoniou blend across the entire musical range. Many users have a tendency to set the subwoofe volume too loud, adhering to the belief that a subwoofer is there to produce lots of bas This is not entirely true. A subwoofer is there to enhance bass, extending the response o the entire system so the bass can be felt as well as heard. However, overall balance mu be maintained or the music will not sound natural. An experienced listener will set th volume of the subwoofer so its impact on bass response is always there but never obtrusiv
8. Crossover Control 2 (Figure 2) – The
9.The Phase Control 3 (Figure 2) determines whether the subwoofer speaker’s
10.The EQ switch, located on the front panel, optimizes the subwoofer's performance fo both movie and music listening. When in the “Video” position, a special EQ circuit activated, enhancing low frequencies by approximately 3dB at 32Hz and delivering th full impact and excitement of today’s movie soundtracks. When in the “Audio” position the subwoofer provides the accurate and linear frequency response that is ideal when natural tonal balance is desired for music listening.
11.Remember: every system, room and listener is different. There are not necessarily any righ or wrong settings; any setting you choose will result in excellent performance. Should yo decide to