Sound That Will Move You. MiniMe P8 User's Manual Earthquake Sound Corporation 2727 Mc Cone Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545 www.earthquakesound.
Safety Instructions 13. Damage Requiring Service — The Component should be served only by EQ qualified serviced personnel when: 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operation instructions should be read before the Earthquake Component is operated. a. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference. b. Objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into the Component; 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, Please take a moment to fill out and mail the Earthquake Warranty Registration card. Also read the serial number located on the control panel and record it here: Welcome to the eclectic world of Earthquake High Fidelity sound systems; you are about to experience the MiniMe subwoofer.
Control Panel Overview (4) Power Status LED (5) Line Level RCA Inputs (1) Volume Control (2) 50Hz - 160Hz Frequency Adjustment (6) Sub Operation Switch (3) 0-180° Phase Shift (7) Auto ON/OFF (8) Speaker Level Inputs (9) Speaker Level Outputs (10) Manual ON/OFF Switch (11) 110-120V AC Power Connection Line Fuse The LED will light red when the amplifier is in standby mode and green when the amplifier is on and receiving a signal.
(7) Auto ON/OFF (11) 110-120V AC Power Connection 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.
Installation Observe the following general precautions and read the safety instructions before powering your Earthquake subwoofer. Route the power-supply cord so it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by especially at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where it exits from the unit. • Never open the cabinet or remove the metal control panel as this might result in an electrical shock to you, or damage to the unit.
• Choose reliable, high quality interconnect cables, also called patch cords or RCA cables. They should be fully shielded and as short as possible for the job. The longest cable in your system will likely be to the subwoofer, so choose a good quality brand. Connections Please consider the following when setting up your new system: • Before making or changing any connections, ALWAYS make sure that the subwoofer is unplugged from the wall and your other components are turned OFF.
Location Mi ni MiniMe P MiniMe Me 1 P= Passive Radiator A P A 2 3 A= Active Driver 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. and will still pressurize the room with lots of bass.
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 preamplifier'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. Satisfactory results can be achieved if you make the adjustments based on simply listening.
Specification Amplifier Output 160 Watts RMS (4.6-Ohm impedance) High Cut Filter 35Hz 100Hz adjustable. The crossover can be bypassed by rotating the crossover frequency control fully clockwise. Frequency Response 28Hz 175Hz Power Line Voltage 110-120C~AC / 60Hz / 180 WATTS Dimensions (HxWxD) 10.375” / 260.35mm (including legs) 10.4375” / 265.1125mm (including amplifier controls) 11.625” / 295.
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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