CONNECTING THE SUBWOOFER TO
THE SYSTEM—HOOKUP OPTIONS
IMPORTANT NOTE: USE ONLY ONE OF THESE OPTIONS.
NEVER COMBINE HOOKUP OPTIONS.
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SPEAKER IN |
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| 80Hz |
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LINE OUT | LINE IN |
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OPTION #1 Receivers that include a “SUB OUT” feature—
the most common hookup method with Dolby Digital® and DTS® receivers.
•Connect a single RCA cable from the “SUB OUT” of your receiver to the LFE input of the subwoofer. This connection method bypasses the subwoofer’s internal filter and relies on the
•Connect all other speakers directly to the receiver. Adjust your receiver’s speaker configurations as follows:
Front Speakers = SMALL
Center and Surrounds = SMALL
Subwoofer = ON, YES, or PRESENT
•Depending on your front speakers’ bass output capabilities, set the crossover frequency on the receiver to 80Hz for tower and bookshelf speakers (speakers with a woofer 5 1/4" in diameter or larger) and
OPTION #2 Two channel or Dolby PRO Logic® receiver with no “SUB OUT.” Use
Note: Do not use the line or LFE input in this configuration.
•Connect the left and right front speaker outputs of your receiver to the speaker level inputs of the subwoofer using speaker wire (see “Making Binding Post/Speaker Wire Connections” for detailed instructions).
•Connect the left and right front speaker outputs of your receiver directly to the speaker inputs of your front speakers.
•Connect the center channel speaker directly to the center channel output from your receiver. (Not Shown)
•Connect the rear surround satellites directly to the rear or surround channel outputs from your receiver. (Not Shown)
•Adjust your receiver’s speaker configurations as follows:
Front Speakers = LARGE Center and Surrounds = SMALL Subwoofer = OFF or NO
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