GoldenEar ForceField Subwoofers - Manual (Page 8)

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ForceField Owner’s Manual
Subwoofer Connection
We recommend the use of high-quality cables and connectors when hooking up your subwoofer
(see your dealer).
INPUT/OUTPUT FACILITIES
Line-Level (RCA) Input – Allows connection from the Sub/LFE Output of an A/V receiver, processor or other
suit
able low-passed, low-level source.
High-Level Input/Output – Allows connection from the Left/Right Main Speaker Terminals of your receiver or
amplifi er. Speaker-Level Output sends a high-passed signal to the Left/Right Main speakers.
CONTROL FACILITIES
Your GoldenEar Technology ForceField subwoofer is equipped with operating controls on the back panel to
ensure excellent fl exibility and maximum performance in any installation. Most of them are the “set and forget”
type, although you may occasionally fi nd certain controls require minor adjustments.
Subwoofer Level – This is a volume control, use it to balance the subwoofer output level to best blend with your
other speakers. For suggestions on setting the Subwoofer Controls once your subwoofer has been connected
refer to the section on “Fine Tuning” below.
Crossover Control – Controls the subwoofer’s upper-frequency cut-off. This control (low-pass fi lter) is continuously
variable between 40 and 150 Hz. This low pass fi lter control is used to obtain the optimum transition between
the subwoofer and your main speakers when the subwoofer is connected using the Speaker-Level Inputs. We
receive many questions from subwoofer owners asking us where to set the fi lter controls in a variety of different
setups. Although many people think that there is a specifi c frequency at which to set the controls in their system,
this can only be determined by you. Experimentation is recommended (due to system placement and subjective
variables) to obtain the best sound for you. See the “Fine Tuning” section below for some suggestions.
Auto-On/Standby or Always-On – Your subwoofer will turn on when it receives an input signal — eliminating the
need for a power switch. If no signal is sensed for a period of time, the subwoofer will automatically switch off.
See “Powering Up the Subwoofer” section below for more details.
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