How to Guide

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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
toRCA connector cable long enough to
reach from your receiver to your
V815/V1020/V1220 location. This should
be available from your B
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1. IMPORTANT:Make sure that ALL
stereo system components including
the V815/V1020/V1220 are turned
OFF before proceeding.
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2. Locate the subwoofer or LFE output
connectoron the rear of your receiver and
connect one end of the RCA line level cord
to it.
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3. Route the line cord to the subwoofer
location (trying to minimize areas where it
may be stepped on) and connect the other
end directly to the SUB IN.
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4. Connect your main (and surround
speakers if applicable) to the receiver
a
ccording to the receiver’s owner’s manual.
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5. Set the RECEIVER TYPE toggle switch
to the type of receiver you have.
Note: If
you are using a Dolby Digital type receiver,
the subwoofer crossover control does not
work. You must set the crossover frequen-
cy in your receiver (check your receiver’s
owner’s manual).
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6. You are now ready to put your
V815/V1020/V1220 subwoofer into use.
Skip to the next section, titled
E– Initial
Listening Test.
DRAWING 4 - Hookup for Surround Sound Receiver with Subwoofer Output
FRONT
SPEAKERS
RIGHT LEFT
REAR
SPEAKERS
RIGHT LEFT
CENTER
SPEAKERS
RIGHT LEFT
SUBWOOFER
OR LFE
OUT
SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER
NOTE:
SEE ITEM 5 ABOVE FOR
PROPER RECEIVER
TYPE SWITCH SETTING