User manual CANTON ACTIVE SUBWOOFER

[. . . ] Please disconnect the subwoofer from the mains when not in use for longer periods, during thunder storms or in the event of flooding. Do not place any objects on the subwoofer housing or bass reflex opening. Turn down the volume immediately if sound distortions, such as unnatural knocking, beating or high-frequency clicking can be heard. If exposed to severe temperature fluctuations, condensation (water drops) can form inside the subwoofer. [. . . ] In case your Canton subwoofer does not have a , , High Level Output" (Amp 1), you can proceed as follows. Connect the loudspeaker cables and the cables coming from the amplifier with the , , High Level Output". To cut the power, switch the subwoofer off using the power switch (fig. amplifier Mode: When the power switch is set to "ON" , the Amplifier Mode switch (fig. In the "AUTO" position, the subwoofer automatically switches itself on when a musical signal is detected. In the absence of any musical signal your subwoofer automatically (depending on the model approx. 6) the automatic power on sensitivity can be adjusted, meaning at what volume level the subwoofer turns on automatically. Auto High = Low input level Auto Low = High input level Tip: Choose , , Auto High". Room Compensation: Most Canton subwoofers (Amp 2 and 3) are equipped with this switch which helps adapt to the acoustics of the room (fig. Please read the section on Room Compensation in this instruction manual for further advice. RCA sockets: The RCA inputs on your subwoofer are marked , , LOW LEVEL INPUT" and are designed for connection to a preamplifier output or a special subwoofer output (LFE) on your control unit (fig. Attention: When using both , , LOW LEVEL INPUTs" the volume level of the active subwoofer increases by 6dB. If your subwoofer has a third pair of RCA sockets marked , , FILTERED" (fig. 11), a pair of active loudspeakers for example, or a separate amplifier for satellite loudspeakers can be connected. Please note that this output is filtered which means that frequencies below 80 Hz will be filtered out and not played back. Screw terminals: For connections to the loudspeaker outputs on your amplifier, the Canton active subwoofer is fitted with two sets of screw terminals marked HIG LEVEL INPUT (fig. When connecting, please note the correct layout of the left and right ports and the polarity of the terminals (red = plus / black = minus). If the polarity is accidentally reversed, the sound from the subwoofer will be unnatural with poor bass. If your Canton subwoofer is fitted with an additional two pairs of screw terminals marked HIGH LEVEL OUTPUT (fig. 13), the front (main) loudspeakers of your system can be connected in stereo. Please note that these outputs are not filtered and a signal will only work when the HIGH LEVEL INPUT screw terminals are also engaged. Please ensure that the stripped ends of the loudspeaker cables do not cause a short circuit as this could damage the subwoofer and your control unit. [. . . ] Running-in period To reach its maximum efficiency a loudspeaker needs a running-in period of approx. In this time the characteristics of all mechanical parts change until they reach the values specified during the development of the loudspeaker, i. If the signal level of the subwoofer output cannot be increased any more, instead reduce the signal levels of the other outputs by the same amount each !1 Are the signal lines from the amplifier to the subwoofer longer than necessary ? [. . . ]