User manual MIRAGE SPEAKERS BPS100

[. . . ] Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. [. . . ] Damage Requiring - The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or C. The product has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. Product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. · · · · 2 owners manual PS-8/PS-10/BPS-100i TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions . . 4 Room Acoustics & Subwoofer Placement . . 5 Subwoofer Connection to your Audio/Video System . . 11 INTRODUCTION We are proud to welcome you as a new owner of a Mirage Subwoofer. Mirage subwoofers are the result of extensive research into accurate bass reproduction and represent the leading edge in subwoofer design and performance. The finest components and cabinet materials combined with sophisticated manufacturing and quality control procedures ensure many years of exceptional performance and listening pleasure. PLEASE TAKE TIME TO READ ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL TO MAKE CERTAIN YOUR SYSTEM IS PROPERLY INSTALLED AND FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. Be sure to unpack your subwoofer carefully. CAUTION: (A) DO NOT USE BOTH LOW LEVEL AND HIGH LEVEL METHODS SIMULTANEOUSLY. (B) TURN OFF ALL POWER IN YOUR STEREO SYSTEM BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE INSTALLATION OF THE SUBWOOFER. 6 owners manual PS-8/PS-10/BPS-100i Using High Level Connections (see Diagram 1) On the rear of your Mirage subwoofer cabinet is a block designated "High Level". This block contains two pairs of speaker terminals. These should be connected to speaker output terminals of your amp. /receiver. Each pair of terminals are color coded black/red. NOTE: These terminals will accept up to 18 Gauge speaker wire. REMEMBER: Always connect red-to-red and black-to-black, when making the connections between amp/receiver to subwoofer. If you inadvertently reverse one of the connections (ie. red-to-black), you will notice a lack of bass from your subwoofer. Using the "Subwoofer Output" of an A/V Receiver or Processor (See Diag. 2 Low Level Connection1) This method uses a single RCA-to-RCA interconnect cable to connect the "SUBWOOFER OUTPUT" jack from your A/V receiver or processor to the subwoofer "INPUT". This method does not remove low frequencies from your main speakers, and they will continue to reproduce bass frequencies. Using External Crossover (See Diag. 3 Low Level Connection 2) This method uses a single RCA-to-RCA interconnect cable to connect the "SUBWOOFER OUTPUT" jack from an external crossover to the "XOVER INPUT" of your subwoofer. [. . . ] Set any loudness, bass/treble, and/or equalizer controls on your preamplifier or integrated amp/receiver to their normal or mid-point positions. Play a familiar CD, record, or video soundtrack that has substantial bass content. Gradually turn the Subwoofer Level Control clockwise until you achieve a neutral balance between the subwoofer's deep bass output and your main/satellite speakers. Slowly turn the Subwoofer LP Filter Control clockwise to reach the best mid bass blend with your main/satellite speakers. This will be the point at which the bass retains solid impact and fullness. [. . . ]