User Manual

5. Operation

8 Dynaudio Acoustics BM14S

Connecting loudspeakers

If your source provides bass management, you can use the BM14S LFE input alone

in LFE or SLAVE mode, depending on the management system capabilities. Avoid

double processing if possible.

To connect loudspeakers

1. Connect the subwoofer (see “Connecting a single subwoofer” on page 7).

2. From the subwoofer SAT/SUB output connect a XLR cable to the inputs of the

power amplifier you use for your speakers.

5. Operation

Switching the subwoofer on

Once you have ensured yourself that all necessary connections have been made, the

subwoofer and the connected components can be switched on.

1. Connect the subwoofer to the mains power.

2. Switch the subwoofer on with the main POWER switch on the rear panel.

The status LED on the rear of the subwoofer will light up red.

3. Select a power mode with the Power switch on the rear panel.

Power modes

• On: the subwoofer is switched on permanently

• Auto

– When a music signal is detected, the internal amplifier is activated

automatically. The status LED on the back of the subwoofer will light up green.

As long as a music signal is available on the subwoofer’s input, it will remain

switched on.

– After 15 to 20 minutes of not sensing any input music signal, the subwoofer will

switch itself to Standby mode automatically. The status LED on the back of the

subwoofer will light up red.

Note: The signals connected to the inputs are provided at the Slave output for

connecting another subwoofer. See page 7 to learn more about connecting

multiple subwoofers.

Note: To switch the subwoofer completely off, set the main POWER switch to the

OFF position.

LFE

Stereo

To power amplifier

or active speakers