User manual ARCAM A60

[. . . ] When turning on or off an amplifier or other equipment Before you get started ⷠTurn off the power of the amplifier and the subwoofer before making any connection. ⷠUse the audio connecting cords that are supplied to the respective equipment. If there are not enough audio connecting cords to make the necessary connections, you need to purchase some optional audio connecting cords. ⷠConnect the AC power cord from the subwoofer to a wall outlet. [. . . ] Do not install the subwoofer near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock. ⷠGood ventilation is essential to prevent internal heat build-up in the subwoofer. Do not place the subwoofer on a soft surface or too close to a wall as this may obstruct the ventilation hole on the back. ⷠUse caution when placing the subwoofer on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc. ⷠTake care to avoid any possible injury on the corners of the subwoofer. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ⷠMake sure that power to the subwoofer is turned off before you plug in or unplug any power cord. Once you have adjusted the subwoofer to the settings you desire, use the VOLUME control on the amplifier to adjust the volume of the subwoofer with that of the other speakers. You don't need to adjust the subwoofer settings when you change the volume level of the amplifier. Adjust the VOLUME so that sound from the front speakers is not distorted. To turn on and off the power automatically -- Auto power on/off function (J) E, the POWER indicator lights up green) and there is no signal input for a few minutes, the POWER indicator changes to red and the subwoofer enters power saving mode. While in this mode a signal is input to the subwoofer, the subwoofer automatically turns on (auto power on/off function). To turn this feature off, slide the POWER SAVE switch on the rear panel to OFF. ) or the equalizer output to a high level or input sine curves of 20 Hz to 50 Hz recorded on a commercially-available test disc or special sound (bass sound of electronic musical instrument, pop noise of analog disc turntable, sound with abnormally enhanced bass, etc. When a special disc containing abnormally enhanced bass is played, noise may be output in addition to the original sound. The subwoofer output signal (DOLBY digital signal) of the digital surround processor sold singularly is set 10 dB higher by Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. If you turn down the volume level of the amplifier too low, the auto power on/off function may activate, causing the subwoofer to enter power saving mode. [. . . ] POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 6 ohm loads, from 20 ­ 200 Hz; rated 100 W, minimum RMS power, with no more than 1 % total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. To prevent subwoofer vibration or movement while listening, attach the supplied foot pads to the subwoofer. If not, set the selector to the correct position using a screwdriver before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet. If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the subwoofer, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. [. . . ]