User manual MIRAGE SPEAKERS PS12

[. . . ] If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, please refer to the operating instructions. 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. [. . . ] The signal from the High Level output terminals passes through a built-in High Pass Filter. When these terminals are connected to your main/satellite speakers the result is increased dynamic range and power handling, which improves overall system performance. See "Subwoofer Connection to your Audio/Video System". Low-Le vel RCA Input Jacks The two RCA Input jacks allow you to connect your subwoofer to EITHER: 1) The subwoofer mono output of an A/V Receiver/Processor OR 2) The subwoofer output of an External Crossover 3) Model BPS-150i ONLY - The left and right pre-out jacks of an A/V Receiver/Processor NOTE: When using the External Crossover Input, the subwoofer Level control and LP Filter control on the subwoofer's rear panel are bypassed and have no effect on the subwoofer. In this mode, adjustments are made using the controls provided on the optional Mirage LFX Crossover or other External Crossovers. Low-Le vel RCA Output Jacks The output signal from these jacks is actively filtered below 80 Hz (18dB/octave). When these jacks are connected to your system's main amplifier input (or "main-in" for many Audio/Video receivers). The result is increased dynamic range, lower distortion, and improved overall system performance. See "Subwoofer Connection to your Audio/Video System". 4 owners manual PS-12/BPS-150i OPERATING CONTROLS Subwoofer Le vel Control This rotary control adjusts the output level of your Mirage subwoofer and should be used to balance the level of the subwoofer with that on your main/satellite speakers. See "Set-up Calibration". LP Filter Control This rotary control adjusts the high frequency roll-off of the subwoofer. Continuously variable from 50Hz to 100Hz, it is used to precisely match the subwoofer bass reproduction with that of your main/satellite speakers. See "Set-up Calibration". Phase Switch This toggle switch allows matching of the phase of the subwoofer with that of your main/satellite speakers. Switchable to 0° or 180°, it compensates for the mid-bass acoustic effects of different speaker locations and listening room acoustic effects. See "Set-up and Calibration". LF EQ Switch In either High Level or Low Level connection, this switch adjusts the extreme low frequency characteristics of your subwoofer. It switches from ­3dB through 0 to +3dB to precisely match the subwoofer with the acoustics of your listening room. If bass is too "boomy"and lacks deep detailed bass, switch to ­3dB. If bass performance lacks sufficient impact, switch to +3dB. ROOM ACOUSTICS AND SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT Mirage subwoofers can be placed virtually anywhere in your listening room without significantly affecting the stereo image of your main speakers. However, interactions between any subwoofer and room acoustic properties will have some impact on the overall bass performance. Reading this section will help you to find a placement for the subwoofer in your room which will yield the best bass performance. Although a clear path between the subwoofer and listening position is not required, it is important to leave approximately 4 inches of clearance between the subwoofer and walls or room furnishings. Generally, shorter runs of hook-up cables are preferable (and easier to hide), therefore locating your subwoofer relatively close to your audio equipment is often desirable. CAUTION: MIRAGE SUBWOOFERS HAVE A BUILT-IN AMPLIFIER AND MUST HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR COOLING PURPOSES. DO NOT PLACE THE SUBWOOFER NEAR HEAT SOURCES, OR ANYTHING WHICH MIGHT OBSTRUCTVENTILATION. 5 PS-12/BPS-150i owners manual The interaction between room acoustics and any subwoofer is closely related to the subwoofer's proximity to the walls. [. . . ] If bass performance lacks sufficient impact, switch to +3dB. 10 owners manual PS-12/BPS-150i SPECIFICATIONS PS-12 Type: Discrete MOSFET Class A/B 150 watts 600 watts Peak 12"(30. 5cm) long throw 25Hz - 100Hz +0/­3dB BPS-150i Discrete MOSFET Class A/B 150 watts 600 watts Peak 2 x 8"(20. 32cm) long throw 22Hz - 100Hz +0/­3dB Pow er Output: Woofer : Fr equency Response: Low F requency Equalization: ­3dB @ 22Hz +3dB @ 40Hz 0°/180° : 50 Hz - 100 Hz @ 18dB/Octave ­3dB @ 20Hz +3dB @ 35Hz 0°/180° 50 Hz - 100 Hz @ 18dB/Octave Phase Switch: Variable Low Pass Filter Input Sensitivity: High Le vel Low Le vel External Crosso ver Low Le vel High Pass Filter 250mV <100mV 250mV 250mV <100mV 250mV : N/A Fixed @ 80 Hz 12dB/octave High Le vel High Pass Filter Inputs: : Approx. 80 Hz Low Level High Level High Level Approx. 80 Hz Low Level High Level Low Level High Level Auto Turn On Overdrive Protection 18 5/8 x 16 1/4 x 15 1/2 47. 38 x 41. 22 x 39. 39 65lbs. (29. 55kg) Outputs: Special Features: Auto Turn On Overdrive Protection (in) (cm) 15 5/8 x 17 x 15 40. 2 x 43. 2 x 38. 3 45 lbs. (20. 45 kg. ) Dimensions: WxHxD Weight: SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 11 PS-12/BPS-150i owners manual LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY Warranty in the United States and Canada Mirage warrants this product to the retail purchaser against any failure resulting from original manufacturing defects in workmanship or materials. The warranty is in effect for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase from an authorized Mirage dealer and is valid only if the original dated bill of sale is presented when service is required. The warranty does not cover damage caused during shipment, by accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification, failure to follow the instructions outlined in the owner's manual, failure to perform routine maintenance, damage resulting from unauthorized repairs or claims based upon misrepresentations of the warranty by the seller. Warranty Service: If you require service for your Mirage loudspeaker(s) at any time during the one (1) year warranty period, please contact:1) the dealer from whom you purchased the product(s), 2) Mirage National Service, 203 Eggert Road, Buffalo, N. Y. 14215 Tel: 716-896-9801or 3) Mirage Loudspeakers, a division of Audio Products International Corp. , 3641 McNicoll Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, M1X 1G5, Tel: 416-321-1800. You will be responsible for transporting the speakers in adequate packaging to protect them from damage in transit and for the shipping costs to an authorized Mirage service center or to Mirage Loudspeakers. If the product is returned for repair to Mirage Loudspeakers in Scarborough or Buffalo, the costs of the return shipment to you will be paid by Mirage, provided the repairs concerned fall within the Limited Warranty. Mirage Warranty is limited to repair or replacement of Mirage products. [. . . ]