POW ER ED SU BWOOFER Model E10s POWER ED SUBWOOFER OW N ER’S M A N UA L
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of an EMP Tek E10s powered subwoofer! Your subwoofer is the result of many years of research and development dedicated to producing powerful, accurate bass in home audio systems. This manual contains operating procedures and specifications. We recommend you thoroughly read through the material contained in this manual before connecting your subwoofer. This will ensure you have an understanding of how to setup and operate your subwoofer for optimum performance.
Powered Subwoofer Break In Period Allow several hours of listening time to adequately break-in the subwoofer. As the subwoofer breaks-in, the driver suspensions will loosen. The result of break-in will be an increase in low frequency response, improved definition, and increased clarity and detail. Care and Cleaning To maintain your subwoofer’s appearance, we recommend wiping it down with a clean damp soft cloth. To clean dust from the grille cloth, use a vacuum with a brush attachment.
Features (continued) Variable crossover, adjustable phase control and auto on/off are also used for convenience and easy integration with other speakers. Audio can be supplied to the subwoofer by either interconnect (LFE/line level inputs). Cabinets are constructed from medium density fiberboard because of its inert properties. The thickness of the front baffle also prevents excess acoustic radiation.
Room Setup Suggestions (continued) Placement of the subwoofer will largely determine quality, quantity and extension of the bass frequencies within your listening room. Bass frequencies are reinforced by close room boundaries. Placing the subwoofer in a corner will make the subwoofer sound louder and boost the very lowest frequencies. Placing the subwoofer away from walls will provide the least reinforcement, making the bass sound subjectively thinner than if the woofer were closer to a wall.
Subwoofer Amplifier Controls and Setup IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING BASS MANAGEMENT: It is important the signal being sent to the subwoofer be a non-boosted or “flat” signal. To be sure of this, check the settings on your receiver or processor to make sure any “bass boost”, “super bass” or “loudness” is set to Off. In most cases a home theater receiver or processor will determine the crossover frequency through bass management settings.
Subwoofer Amplifier Controls and Setup (continued) 7. LFE In: Line level input is used to connect to most receivers or processors. The “LFE” output of receiver and may be called “subout”. 8. Fuse Access: This is the power fuse access. WARNING! In the event the fuse must be replaced, the replacement fuse must match exactly the original fuse value. If the replacement fuse is not of the same value, damage to the Subwoofer Amplifier may result.
Specifications Model E10s Driver: 10” (254mm) Aluminum Cone Subwoofer Amplifier Type: Class D Voltage : 110 and 220 Power Handling: 150 Watts Crossover Frequency: 40-150Hz (variable) Frequency Response: 32Hz-150Hz (variable) LFE Input: Yes Line Level Input: Yes Speaker Level Inputs: No Speaker Level Outputs: No Phase Control: Yes (Auto On/Off) Cabinet/Color: Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)/Black Grille: Black Cloth Dimensions: (includes feet and grille) 13” W x 15½” H x 16½” D (3
Situation: Probable Cause: Solution: No sound from subwoofer(s) Amplifier is not connected to constant power outlet. Make certain the amplifier is plugged into an unswitched A.C. power outlet. Amplifier is not receiving an audio signal from receiver or processor Make certain there is an audio signal from receiver or processor and audio connections resemble those in the connections section of this manual. Amplifier fuse might be blown.
Warranty Engineered Music Products “EMP Tek” warrants the E10s Powered Subwoofer (the "Product") to be free from original manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for five (5) years on the cabinet and woofers, and one (1) year on the amplifier from the original date of purchase from an authorized EMP Tek dealer. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser. EMP Tek does not warrant goods used in industrial applications.
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