Sound That Will Move You MiniMe P10 & P12 Models User's Manual Earthquake Sound Corporation www.earthquakesound.
Safety Instructions 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operation instructions should be read before the Earthquake Component is operated. 13. Damage Requiring Service — The Component should be served only by EQ qualified serviced personnel when: 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference. a. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or 3.
WARNING: The MiniMe subwoofers are capable of generating high sound pressure levels. You should exercise caution when operating these speakers. Long term exposures to high levels of sound pressure will cause permanent damage to your hearing. Sound pressure levels exceeding 85dB can be dangerous with constant exposure, set your audio system to a comfortable loudness level.
Introduction Dear Valued Customer, Welcome to the electric world of Earthquake High Fidelity sound systems; you are about to experience the MiniMe subwoofer. This system is designed to dramatically enhance your enjoyment of music and films at home, by adding power and impact to low frequency sound effects, without taking up your entire living space. Please take a moment to fill out and mail the Earthquake Warranty Registration card.
Control Panel Overview LEFT RIGHT (1) Line Level RCA Inputs and Outputs VOLUME (12) Volume Control POWER MIN MAX FREQUENCY 600 WATTS (11) 50Hz - 160Hz Frequency Adjustment POWERED SUBWOOFER 50Hz 160Hz MODE (2) Speaker Level Inputs and Outputs SUB (10) Sub Operation Switch LFE PHASE DIGITAL 0 180 POWER AUTO OFF ON (9) 0-180° Phase Shift (8) Power Status LED (7) Auto ON/OFF 110-120VAC~60Hz 220-240VAX~50Hz WARNING TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
Control Panel Overview Continued (6) Auto ON/OFF When the main “POWER” ON/OFF switch is in the “OFF” position, this switch has no affect on the subwoofer. When the main “POWER ON/OFF” switch is in the “ON” position, this switch allows the auto circuit to be engaged. When this switch is in the “AUTO” position, the subwoofer will automatically turn “on” when it senses a signal. It will automatically turn “off” after 20 minutes with no signal.
• Do not let anything come into contact with the panel and keep at least two inches away from any walls. Installation Observe the following general precautions and read the safety instructions before powering your Earthquake subwoofer. • Protect it from prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and other direct sources of heat, such as heating vents and radiators. The metal control plate serves as the amplifier heat sink and also as a conduit to remove internal heat to the outside and into the atmosphere.
Connections Please consider the following when setting up your new system: • This diagram shows all the low power components sharing a power strip which is connected to the same outlet used by the amplifier. • Before making or changing any connections, ALWAYS make sure that the subwoofer is unplugged from the wall and your other components are turned OFF. Also, turn down the volume control of the subwoofer and your pre-amplifier or receiver.
Location P= Passive Radiator A= Active Driver MiniMe P Mi niM 1 A MiniMe e P A 2 3 Fact: Subwoofers reproduce frequencies with wavelengths that are long in relation to the dimensions of most living rooms. Standing waves will boost or cancel various frequencies due to the interaction with the room boundaries. Moving a subwoofer in a room will change what you hear in the listening position a lot. #1 is very good positioning.
System Configurations The following pages show some typical connections that you might make in your installation. They show how the inputs and outputs of the Earthquake sub are connected to your pre-amplifier or receiver. Connections to a pre-amplifier's subwoofer output If your pre-amplifier has a subwoofer output (often labeled LFE for Low Frequency Effects), it can be connected to the subwoofer's Left (Mono) input as shown. This is the simplest and recommended connection.
Connections to a pre-amplifier using “Y” cables If your pre-amplifier does not have a sub/LFE output, you can use “Y” cables to send its main outputs to both the subwoofer and your amplifier. The subwoofer will play the low frequency range and your front speakers will play the full range. Although bass is commonly distributed evenly between left and right channels (L+R bass), movie soundtracks often contain differential (L-R) bass.
Using the line speaker-level inputs If you are using a receiver which does not have a subwoofer output or line level outputs (pre-outs), you can connect its speaker outputs to the subwoofer's Speaker-Level inputs. The front speakers can still be connected to your receiver. The subwoofer's internal amplifier supplies the power to reproduce the low frequency range. It receives a sample of the signal going to your front speakers.
Adjusting the controls Control settings There are two main methods for adjusting the level, crossover frequency and phase of the Earthquake MiniMe to match a system. Use the following charts to record more desirable data from test results. ? Method One: Typical: Listening and making adjustments to suit your taste. ? Method Two: Laboratory: By measuring the output and adjusting for a flat frequency response.
MiniMe P10 Specifications MiniMe P12 Specifications Amplifier Output 600 Watts (4-Ohm impedance) Amplifier Output 600 Watts RMS (4-Ohm impedance) High Cut Filter 50Hz-160Hz adjustable. The crossover can be bypassed by rotating the crossover frequency control fully clockwise. High Cut Filter 50Hz -160Hz adjustable. The crossover can be bypassed by rotating the crossover frequency control fully clockwise.
Limited 5-Year Warranty Earthquake warrants the original purchaser that all Factory Sealed New Audio Products to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal and proper use for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase (as shown on the original bill of sale with serial number affixed/written on it).
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