SW-12 (120V) OM 1/15/04 4:20 PM Page 3 Powered Subwoofer SW-12 Owner’s Guide (120V)
SW-12 (120V) OM 1/15/04 4:20 PM Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read First! CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not use this (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
SW-12 (120V) OM 1/15/04 4:20 PM Page 5 SW-12 OWNER’S GUIDE Table of Contents ii Important Safety Precautions 1 Unpacking the Subwoofer 1 Placement 2 Controls and Connections 3 Connections 4 Operation 5 Bass Optimization System™ 6 Maintenance and Service 7 Specifications SW-12 iii
SW-12 (120V) OM 1/15/04 4:20 PM Page 4 Infinity SW-12 The Infinity SW-12 continues Infinity’s long-standing commitment to accurate sound reproduction. Our patented Ceramic Metal Matrix Diaphragm (CMMD™) drivers, high-powered amplifier and proprietary Bass Optimization System,™ along with a rigid, wellbraced enclosure, combine to deliver uncompromised bass performance in any stereo or multichannel home theater.
SW-12 (120V) OM 1/15/04 4:20 PM Page 5 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS Rear Panel £ ™ ¢ BASS OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM FREQUENCY LEVEL 180 Normal 0 LFE ∞ PHASE WIDTH ¡ ON ¶ § • 50 150 CROSSOVER GREEN: ON RED: STANDBY OFF POWER ª MIN MAX LEVEL ® ‚ LINE LEVEL IN R SW-12 L CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN R HIGH LEVEL IN ⁄ POWER WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SW-12 (120V) OM 1/15/04 4:20 PM Page 6 CONNECTIONS If you have a Dolby* Digital or DTS® receiver/processor with a low-frequency-effects (LFE) output: If your receiver/amplifier does not have subwoofer outputs for the left and right channels or an LFE output: SUBWOOFER OR LFE OUTPUT RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER Front Speaker Output BASS OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM FREQUENCY WIDTH LEVEL 180 Normal 0 LFE ON PHASE 50 150 CROSSOVER OFF POWER GREEN: ON RED: STANDBY BASS OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM MIN MAX LEVEL ® LIN
SW-12 (120V) OM 1/15/04 4:20 PM Page 7 OPERATION Power On Plug your subwoofer’s AC cord into a wall outlet. Do not use the outlets on the back of the receiver. Initially set the Subwoofer Level (Volume) Control ª to the “min” position. Turn on your sub by pressing the Power Switch ‹ on the rear panel. Crossover Adjustments Auto On/Standby The Crossover Adjustment Control • determines the highest frequency at which the subwoofer reproduces sounds.
SW-12 (120V) OM 1/15/04 4:20 PM Page 8 BASS OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM™ Infinity’s Bass Optimization System is a simple-to-use, yet sophisticated, low-frequency calibration system.The subwoofer contains a parametric equalizer that you can adjust following the directions below. By following these instructions, you can improve the sound of your system.
SW-12 (120V) OM 1/15/04 4:20 PM Page 9 plays the tones from the test CD and records the relative output level of each test tone, using the sound-level meter, on the provided measurement template. After all the tones are complete, the template contains a response curve for the frequencies below 100Hz.The user simply notes the frequency of the largest bass peak, calculates the correct amount of attenuation, and uses the “Q-Finder”to determine the width of the curve.
SW-12 (120V) OM 1/15/04 4:20 PM Page 10 SPECIFICATIONS SW-12 Frequency Response 28Hz – 150Hz (±3dB) Maximum Amplifier Output 500 watts RMS (20Hz – 150Hz with no more than 0.1% THD) Crossover Frequencies 50Hz – 150Hz, 24dB/octave, continuously variable Driver 12" (305mm) CMMD™ Dimensions (H x W x D) 16-3/4" x 14-7/8" x 19-7/8" (425mm x 378mm x 505mm) Weight 45 lb (20.
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SW-12 (120V) OM 1/15/04 4:20 PM Page 2 Infinity Systems, 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797 USA 516.674.4INF (4463) www.infinitysystems.com * Trademark of Dolby Laboratories. DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Infinity is a registered trademark, and CMMD and Bass Optimization System (B.O.S.) are trademarks, of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. Ceramic Metal Matrix Diaphragm patent nos. 6,327,372 and 6,404,897 Part No.
