AudioSource AST-SUB10S - Manual (Page 4)

Level
Since your subwoofer is designed to work in conjunction with other
speakers, a level control is provided that will allow you to balance the
output of the subwoofer with the rest of your speakers. Once set, the level
control should not require further adjustment. Begin with the level control
at minimum position. Slowly increase the level clockwise until the
subwoofer's output is equal to that of your other speakers.
Note:
Output level is relative and can be different from location to location .
Always return to the normal listening location to evaluate any setting
changes.
Crossover Frequency
The crossover frequency control is used to adjust the point at which the
subwoofer stops reproducing the frequencies played by the other speakers
in your system. Most home speakers will reproduce some bass signal, but
depending on their specific type and size, the subwoofer enhances the
lower frequency response of your system. The control is adjustable from
50Hz (very low cutoff ) to 180Hz (high cutoff ). Frequencies higher than the
cut-off frequency will not be reproduced by the subwoofer. Raising the
crossover setting increases the mid-bass frequencies that the subwoofer
will reproduce. Lowering the crossover will do the opposite. We recom-
mend starting at the 10 o'clock position and adjusting based on your
speakers. Larger speakers will reproduce more of the lower frequencies,
and you may set the crossover to below 100Hz. Smaller home speakers
won't produce as much of the lower frequencies and the crossover may be
set above the 100Hz setting. The higher the crossover frequency the more
midrange bass will be reproduced. Only the lowest bass tones will be
reproduced as the crossover frequency is reduced. If the receiver or source
component is a Dolby Digital
TM unit, the ideal crossover setting may be
around 100Hz. If the audio source is a THX TM rated device an optimal
crossover setting may be around 80Hz.
Note: Bass is relative to the overall output of a speaker system and is
subjective to the listener's ear. Set the crossover frequencies to a level that
sounds pleasing to your ear and the overall reproduction of your audio.
By-Pass Switch
The by-pass switch is set depending on which type of input source will be
used. When using the High Level Input the by-pass switch should be set to
the "OFF" position. This will allow use of the crossover control to determine
the frequency of the subwoofer output. When the Line Level Input (also
described as RCA in) is being used, the type of input source must be
determined prior to setting the by-pass switch. The by-pass switch should
be set to the "ON" position only if a dedicated subwoofer output or LFE
output is used. The "ON" position of the by-pass switch will disable the
internal crossover. If a non-LFE or non-dedicated subwoofer output is used
for the Line Level Input, the bypass switch should be set to the "OFF"
position to allow proper use of the crossover control.
Connecting the AST SUB 10 S
General Information
Signals input to your subwoofer will first pass through the crossover. The
portion of the signal below the current crossover frequency setting will be
reproduced by the subwoofer. The unprocessed signal will also be passed
to the High Level outputs.
High Level Input
These inputs are designed to accept a full band amplified signal from the
speaker outputs of a receiver, power amp, or other device not equipped
with line level outputs. Connect the speaker wires from the output of the
amplified audio source via standard speaker wire to the inputs of the
High Level Input.
High Level Output
The original amplified signal from your audio source is present at these
outputs when using the High Level Input as the audio source. Connect
speaker wires from the High Level Output (never more than one wire per
terminal connection) to a pair of audio speakers.
Low Level Input
These RCA jacks are designed to accept a dedicated subwoofer output, a
LFE line level signal, or a standard line level signal from a receiver, pre-amp,
surround sound decoder or similar device. When using a single line level
output from an audio source, connection to either the Left or Right input is
sufficient. If your audio component has line level stereo outputs then
connect both RCA line level outputs to the Left and Right Low level Input.
Limited Warranty
Phoenix Gold International, Inc. warrants this product against defects in
materials and workmanship for a limited period of time. For a period of five
(5) years from date of original purchase for loudspeakers and one (1) year for
electronics such as those in powered speakers. We will repair or replace the
product, at our option, without charge for parts. Customer must pay for all
labor charges associated with the removal and re-installation of speakers for
the limited period and all parts and labor charges after the limited warranty
period expires. The limited warranty period for factory refurbished products
expires after ninety (90) days from date of original purchase. This limited
warranty applies only to purchases from authorized Phoenix Gold Retailers
or Distributors. This limited warranty is extended only to the original
purchaser and is valid only to consumers in the United States.
Consumers are required to provide a copy of the original sales invoice from
an authorized Phoenix Gold Retailer or Distributor when making a claim
against this limited warranty. This limited warranty only covers failures due to
defects in materials or workmanship that occur during normal use. It does
not cover failures resulting from accident, fire, flood, misuse, abuse, neglect,
mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, modification,
service by anyone other than Phoenix Gold, or damage that is attributable to
Acts of God. It does not cover costs of transportation to Phoenix Gold or
damage in transit. The customer should return their defective product,
freight prepaid and insured, to Phoenix Gold International, Inc. only after
receiving a Return Authorization.
Repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty does not extend the
term of this warranty. Should a product prove to be defective in workman-
ship or material, the consumer's sole remedies will be repair or replacement
as provided under the terms of this warranty. If the defective product is
discontinued Phoenix Gold International, Inc. may replace the product with
an equivalent or superior product at its option. Any cost of re-installation or
repair of wall or ceiling surface is the sole responsibility of the customer and
that cost shall not be the responsibility of Phoenix Gold International, Inc.
Under no circumstances shall Phoenix Gold be liable for loss or damage,
direct, consequential or incidental, arising out of the use of or inability to use
the product. There are no express warranties other than described above.
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Specifications
Woofer: 10” Aluminum cone with foam surround
Frequency Response: 30Hz to 180Hz
Sensitivity (1W / 1Meter): 88dB
Impedance: 4 Ohm
Power Output: 150 Watts (Peak)
Features
Auto-Power ON-OFF with LED Indicator
Level Control
Crossover Frequency Control
Line Level Input
Speaker Level Input
Crossover ByPass for use with LFE Input