Owner’s Manual Model V815 Model V1020 Model V1220 8˝ 150 watt Powered Subwoofer 10˝ 160 watt Powered Subwoofer 12˝ 200 watt Powered Subwoofer Designed and engineered in the U.S.A.
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Congratulations on your purchase of a B.I.C America V815/V1020/V1220 powered subwoofer. It will give your stereo system unparalleled low frequency output. Bass frequencies are critical to realistic sound reproduction. After you’ve hooked up your V815/V1020/V1220 subwoofer, you’ll discover just how much “punch” and depth you’ve been missing. No matter what kind of music or videos you listen to...whether you listen to it loud or soft, you’ll experience sound that’s richer and fuller.
3. REMOVABLE FUSE HOLDER. By pushing in and turning counter-clockwise, you can remove and replace the fuse. Check the rating on the fuse for proper size of your unit. 4. POWER INDICATOR. When the amplifier is ON, this indicator will be green. When the amplifier is in the STANDBY mode, as mentioned in item 5, this indicator will be red. 4 5. POWER/AUTO ON SWITCH. This toggle switch turns the V815, V1020, or V1220 on and off.
the wall, it will produce more output (about 3dB more). Putting the subwoofer in a corner will increase output another 3dB (6dB more than when placed away from walls and corners). All this technical jargon may sound confusing, but it basically means that you have a number of options, each of which produces a different amount of bass. For example, if you like a lot of heavy bass, consider putting the V815/V1020/V1220 into a corner.
Speaker wire tips Establishing polarity If you are using Method A as shown in Drawing 3, here are some suggestions that will insure proper operation: It is very important that left and right connections be made with the same plus/minus polarity. Speaker wire type The choice of speaker wire is dependent on the type of amplifier, the distance you intend to run the wire, and your budget. In general, you should not use extremely thin wire.
RECEIVER OR INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER FRONT SPEAKERS LEFT RIGHT COLOR TOP tighten STRIPPED END (1/2˝) 7 loosen SHAFT /2˝ 1 WIRE To connect wire: 1. Unscrew (counter- clockwise) the top (color portion) 2. Place the stripped metal wire in the hole in the metal shaft 3. Tighten (clockwise) the top (color portion) back down on wire (make sure wire insulation is not under the plastic nut).
Method B: Line level hookup steps for receivers with subwoofer connections See Drawing 4 below Note: This connection method is only for receivers that have a subwoofer or LFE output. If your receiver does not have a subwoofer or LFE connection as shown in Drawing 4, use Method A – Amplifier Wiring Hookup Steps for Most Receivers on page 6. You will need one line level RCA to RCA connector cable long enough to reach from your receiver to your 8 V815/V1020/V1220 location.
E INITIAL LISTENING TEST It’s now time to introduce the V815, V1020, and V1220 amplifier’s potent and plentiful bass into your listening environment. o 1. Double-check all connections. o 2. Make sure that the volume controls on both the V815/V1020/V1220 and your receiver/integrated amp/preamp are turned all the way down (fully counterclockwise). Set the PHASE switch to normal. Set the CROSSOVER FREQUENCY knob to 80 Hz. Set the SUB IN switch to the type of receiver you have. o 3. Turn on your stereo system.
G F SPECIFICATIONS TROUBLEV815/V1020/V1220 SHOOTING AND Design SERVICE Venturi ported system Amplifier Power 10 V815 - 150 watts RMS (325 max.) V1020 - 160 watts RMS (350 max.) V1220 - 200 watts RMS (430 max.) Signal-to-Noise Ratio Greater than 80 dB Damping factor >500 Before returning your V815, V1020, or V1220 for service, you can save time (and often embarrassment) by checking for a few problems that are most often encountered. Power light is not lit. No sound.
H WARRANTY INFORMATION V815/V1020/V1220 Powered Subwoofer Limited Warranty We suggest that you read the LIMITED WARRANTY completely to fully understand your warranty/service coverage. Be sure to save the sales receipt in a safe place. It will be necessary for warranty service. If your V815/V1020/V1220 should require service, we suggest that you contact the dealer from whom you purchased it.
