Using the remote eye, Setting up your supernova – Earthquake Sound SuperNova MKV User Manual

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Using The Remote Eye

Wireless remote with eye:
Earthquake’s advanced remote eye system and remote control
are easy to use and setup. This three piece system is for
controlling your systems bass volume. Allowing the bass to be
adjusted by isolation is great for demonstrations and for stealth
subwoofer installations.

Installing the remote eye is very easy; simply plug the provided
1/8” jack to the REMOTE connection on the SuperNova MKV’s
amplifier plate. Once you have found a good location that suits
your needs best, mount the eye and run the cable from the amp
to the eye.

AC power connection:

The

is available in two models: 110V

and 220V/24. The power socket if fused to protect the amplifier
from surges. Do not overfuse, replace the fuse with identical
value.

SuperNova MKV

Fuse holder:

The fuse holder is located directly under the power

socket. It contains two extra fuses, 10 amperes each.

To access the fuse holder, make sure your SuperNova

MKV is turned off and unplugged from both the wall outlet and
the amplifier’s power socket. Place a flat head screw driver in
the groove on the top of the fuse holder and simply pry off the
fuse holder.

The

is a true subwoofer, it must never be

SuperNova MKV, volume level under the 10 o’clock

operated above the subharmonic/harmonic frequency

position - you might experience some clipping (overwhelm-

range. The frequency response is limited by the built-in

ing the SuperNova MKV input capability). We suggest that

crossover (with an upper end of 150 Hz); however, in most

you feed an audio signal into the Supernova through

applications, the crossover should not be set above 80Hz.

(using) ONE (1) RCA input instead of using both the RCA

It is equipped with a fourth-order Linkwitz-Riley filter which

inputs of the Supernova.

will block vocals from interfering with its performance.

7- With the crossover open to 150Hz, you will hear vocals

When setting up the SuperNova MKV as a part of a home

coming out of the subwoofer. Gradually reduce the

audio system, users must understand that the subwoofer

crossover point until vocals are eliminated (typical crossing

requires different settings: one for music, and one for

point of 80Hz).

playing movie tracks. In order to set up the SuperNova
MKV for music, users must recognize the frequency

To control the volume level of the SuperNova MKV, use the

response of their existing speakers (tower & surround

surround sound processor output controls; do not use the

sound) and the limitations of these speakers, i.e. the

main volume knob on the SuperNova MKV (keep it

diameter (size) of the speakers and the SPL.

between 10 & 2 o'clock position). Once you set up the
proper mix of low frequencies and subharmonic response,

For music setting:

that does not encroach on the rest of the speakers. Now
you are ready to set up the SuperNova MKV for home

1- Position the MKV in the corner of the living room.

theater use.

2- Turn the unit around to expose the controls .
3- Turn on your audio system, and switch your surround

For movie viewing:

sound processor to “MUSIC” mode, and equalize the rest
of your audio system.

The SuperNova MKV can be set up to your liking. There is

4- Connect the SuperNova MKV to the processor, using

no rule of thumb to how much bass is required. Often,

high quality (triple shielded) RCA cables.

users like to feel the overwhelming bass, it brings the

5- Set the crossover to 150Hz - maximum position,

actions and events closer to real life. When viewing

volume at minimum (0).

movies, a 10dB gain above music setting is often pleasant,

6- Gradually raise the main volume knob (between the 10

it brings movie viewing close to life.

o’clock to 2 o’clock) position, optimizing for the subwoofer
performance. That is when the Optical Compression

If you desire to have a crossover setting for music, different

Circuitry works best, allowing the amp maximum output

than the setting for movie viewing. We suggest to cross the

with minimal distortion.

SuperNova MKV at higher frequency setting, and use the
processor to control the desired lower crossing point.

VERY IMPORTANT: some of the newer audio processors
come equipped with high level voltage on the RCA
subwoofer outputs. In such case - even with the

SuperNova MKV

Setting Up Your SuperNova

VOLUME

50Hz 150Hz

CROSSOVER
FREQUENCY

24dB/Oct

Crossover knob in 2 O'clock position - 90Hz @ -3dB.

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Level in dB.