User manual ACOUSTIC ENERGY AEGIS EVO SUBWOOFER

[. . . ] Adhere to all warnings on the product or in this manual. Power sources -- the subwoofer should be connected only to a power supply of the type described on its rear panel. If you are not sure consult your dealer or a qualified electrician. Power cord -- Power supply cords should be routed so as not to be walked on or caught under or against items. [. . . ] POWER INDICATOR LIGHT This indicator lights green when the power is switched ON, and lights red when in STANDBY mode. POWER CORD SOCKET Connect the cord supplied to a 110­120V or 220­240V AC mains power outlet. CROSSOVER FREQUENCY KNOB Adjusts the balance at the crossover point between the bass (low frequencies) from the AEGIS Compact Sub and the treble (high frequencies) continuing to the main stereo front speakers. SUB LEVEL VOLUME CONTROL KNOB Adjusts the volume level output of the subwoofer, allowing you to balance the volume of the AEGIS Compact Sub to blend in with your main stereo speakers. Turning the knob clockwise increases the volume level, and turning the knob counterclockwise decreases the level. PHASE SWITCH The normal setting for the phase switch is the 0° position. Switching to 180° will change the subwoofer phase and vary the tonal quality of the bass, which is also dependant on the location of the AEGIS Compact Sub relative to your main stereo speakers. LINE IN JACKS (RCA-type pin-plug) Used to connect the subwoofer to the PRE-OUT jacks of the amplifier. LINE OUT JACKS (RCA-type pin-plug) Used to connect back to the power amp inputs on your amplifier. FROM AMPLIFIER -- HI-LEVEL SPEAKER IN TERMINALS Used to connect the FRONT SPEAKER terminals of the amplifier to this unit. TO SPEAKER -- HI-LEVEL SPEAKER OUT TERMINALS Used to connect the front speakers with this unit, via the 75 Hz 1st-order crossover. Rear elevation 150W ACTIVE SUBWOOFER HI LEVEL SPEAKER OUT HI LEVEL SPEAKER IN L 10 R 9 R LINE IN L 7 5 MIN MAX 50 70 60 80 90 4 40 100 8 6 3 LINE OUT POWER INPUT 230­240V ~AC 50/60Hz 150W FUSE T1. 0A 250V SUB LEVEL CROSSOVER FREQUENCY (Hz) PHASE 0 POWER Off Auto 1 2 180 On Designed and engineered by Acoustic Energy Limited, England POWER SERIAL NO: CAUTION Risk of electrical shock Do not open ATTENTION Risque de choc electrique Ne pas ouveré No user serviceable parts inside. Operate in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. If in doubt refer to qualified service personnel. Positioning The AEGIS Compact Subwoofer is virtually omni-directional, so it can be positioned in almost any location in the room. For the best performance in the ideal room the AEGIS Compact Sub should be positioned in a corner of the room or near a back wall. In certain circumstances the addition of a second AEGIS Compact Sub located in another position in the room helps to achieve a more uniform bass. The use of two subwoofers often provides a greater than expected increase in sound quality and bass dynamics, worth more than the additional cost would suggest. If two AEGIS Compact Subwoofers are used they should ideally be positioned in the corners near the respective units of the stereo loudspeaker pair. This subwoofer may be installed using the four rubber feet or spikes with lock nuts, both supplied. Alternatively it may be placed directly onto the floor. When positioned correctly ensure space is left to the rear of the AEGIS Compact Sub since all operation switches are on the rear panel. AMPLIFIER CD TUNER TAPE IN TAPE OUT PRE OUT MAIN IN SUB OUT Connections Check that both your amplifier and subwoofer are switched off before connection. Failure to do so may result in speaker or amplifier damage. It is sometimes recommended that over-long low cost cables are used initially to facilitate experimentation with positioning, and only then purchase and install using the final cable choice. [. . . ] These can be connected directly to the Line level inputs on the AEGIS Compact Sub to enhance the bass response of the television's built-in speaker. AMPLIFIER CD TUNER TAPE IN TAPE OUT L LOUDSPEAKERS R LEFT SUBWOOFER RIGHT SUBWOOFER 150W ACTIVE COMPACT SUBWOOFER HI LEVEL SPEAKER OUT HI LEVEL SPEAKER IN 150W ACTIVE COMPACT SUBWOOFER HI LEVEL SPEAKER OUT HI LEVEL SPEAKER IN LEFT SPEAKER L L RIGHT SPEAKER R R R LINE IN L R LINE IN 70 60 80 L 70 60 80 50 90 50 90 40 MIN MAX 100 40 MIN MAX 100 LINE OUT SUB LEVEL CROSSOVER FREQUENCY (Hz) LINE OUT SUB LEVEL CROSSOVER FREQUENCY (Hz) How to use the controls How to use the SUB VOLUME CONTROL knob, CROSSOVER FREQUENCY knob and PHASE switch The VOLUME CONTROL, FREQUENCY knob and PHASE switch can be adjusted to match the condition of the listening room and/or the characteristics of the left and right front speakers. Due to the positioning of the subwoofer in the room and the associated room boundaries, the available bass response from the existing speakers and whether or not the filtered connection (nominally 100Hz is used), the actual settings used on the subwoofer control panel will vary considerably. The SUB VOLUME CONTROL and the CROSSOVER FREQUENCY knobs should be used together when setting the correct bass response required. For ample, raising the volume level will also raise the effective system crossover point, while reducing the volume has the converse effect of lowering the frequency range of the subwoofer. [. . . ]