How to Guide

SUBWOOFER CONNECTION-METHOD B
Connecting to Receivers with NO SUBWOOFER or LFE Output Jack
If your receiver does not have a low level SUBWOOFER or LFE output jack (for example, older Dolby Pro Logic receivers or
stereo-only integrated amps), you will use the method shown below in Drawing D to connect your subwoofer to the receiver.
For this connection, you will need speaker wire to run from your receiver to sub (for subwoofer HIGH LEVEL INPUTS), and then
from the sub to speakers (for OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS). Speaker wire can be purchased at the majority of electronics and audio
stores. We recommend 16-18 gauge wire. The lower the number gauge, the thicker the wire is. For longer runs, use thicker
w
ire. Make sure the length of your wire is long enough to give a little bit of slack to for some placement flexibility.
HOOKUP STEPS
1. IMPORTANT: Make sure that ALL stereo
system components including the subwoofer
are turned OFF before proceeding.
2. Measure the length of wire you will need,
and then cut and strip ½˝ of the insulation
from each end of the four wires you will run
for hookup.
3. Locate the front left and right main speak-
er terminals on the rear of your receiver and
connect two wires to these terminals.
4. Route the speaker wire to the subwoofer
location (trying to minimize areas where it
may be stepped on). Connect the other ends
of the speaker wire directly to the HIGH
LEVEL INPUTS FROM AMPLIFIER #1.
Make sure the left and right wires are hooked
to the proper left and right channel and that
all (+) terminals go to (+) terminals and all (-
) terminals go to (-) terminals. Most speaker
wire has some marker to help you keep track
of the polarity such as color coding or writing.
5. Connect the two remaining speaker wires
from OUT TO SPEAKERS #2 to your main
left and right speakers. As in step 4 above,
make sure the left and right channels and (+)
and (-) polarity are correct.
6. Connect the included power cord to the
POWER INPUT (#3) on the back of your
H-100II. Then connect its plug to an AC
outlet ONLY. Since your H-100II draws a
moderately high amount of current, we do
not recommend plugging it into a “conve-
nience” outlet (switched or unswitched)
found on the back of receivers and other
stereo components.
7. Set the CROSSOVER FROM DIGITAL
RECEIVER OR SUB SWITCH (#4) to the
“Pro Logic Receiver” position (on right). This
will enable you to set the crossover from your
subwoofer with the CROSSOVER FRE-
QUENCY CONTROL (#5) on the back of
your H-100II (also see Page 5, #5). In most
cases, setting the crossover to the 90Hz set-
ting on the control will yield the best results.
8. Set the PHASE SWITCH (#6) to 0°.
You will later need to follow instructions on
Page 5, #3 for room settings.
9. You are now ready to turn your POWER
switch (#7) on and enjoy the deep bass
you have been waiting for. You can learn more about the “auto” feature on this switch on Page 5, #2.
10. See Page 9 for “Initial Listening Test”.
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DRAWING D
Connecting with Speaker wire to HIGH LEVEL Inputs and Outputs.