Owner's Manual

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Owner’s Manual
Owner’s Manual
CR8S-XBT: Front Panel Features
0. Running Man Bluetooth Button / LED
The ring surrounding
the Running Man logo
on the front panel
illuminates white when
the CR8S-XBT subwoofer
is plugged into an AC
outlet and the power
switch is turned on.
The logo isn’t just
for pretty looks and LED
illumination... it’s also
how to connect your device to the subwoofer via
Bluetooth! Read on...
Upon powering up the CR8S-XBT, the Bluetooth
function is either:
() In sleep mode. See ‘Pairing and connecting
for the first time’ (see below) or...
(2) ...Paired and connected. See ‘Previously paired
and connected devices’ (info to the right).
Pairing and connecting for the first time:
To enter pairing mode, press and release the Running
Man logo – it doubles as the Bluetooth button! The ring
surrounding the button will illuminate and flash green
for approximately 30 seconds while in pairing mode.
[The LED will continue to flash until it has successfully
paired and connected].
While the CR8S-XBT subwoofer is in pairing mode,
simultaneously scan for Bluetooth devices on your
smartphone. You should see CR8S-XBT appear in
the list of “available devices”. Select it by tapping it.
From there, your Bluetooth device should indicate that
it is successfully connected. Additionally, the Bluetooth
button will stop flashing and remain solid white.
If it does not, start the pairing process again, and make
sure that CR8S-XBT and your device are both in pairing
mode at the same time.
Previously paired and connected devices:
The Bluetooth connection will disconnect if it’s out
of range. Previously paired and connected devices will
automatically reconnect and the Running Man logo /
Bluetooth button will illuminate.
While your Bluetooth device is connected
to a CR8S-XBT, you can quickly press
the Bluetooth button on the front of the unit
to pause/play your audio (the same as if you’d
pressed pause/play on your device).
The Bluetooth may disconnect when aected
by Electrostatic Discharge [ESD]. Manually
reconnect the Bluetooth connection.
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Custom-Tuned Bottom Shelf Port
Located on the bottom of the CR8S-XBT is a port.
This custom-tuned shelf port uses the radiation from
the rear of the woofer cone to extend the low-frequency
response of the speaker. The size of the port is carefully
designed with respect to the volume of the cabinet
and the characteristics of the woofer to produce
low-frequency extension.
Input Signal Wiring
We recommend using high-quality, shielded cables
to connect the signal source to the signal input jacks
on CR8S-XBT subwoofer.
Two types of input connectors are provided to
interface with virtually any application you may have:
• Balanced TRS / Unbalanced TS cables work well
with the /4" inputs.
• Unbalanced phono cables work well with the RCA
inputs.
NOTE: Route the cable away from AC power cords
and outlets. These are common sources for hum in an
audio signal. Wall warts and line lumps are especially
insidious hum inducers!
NOTE: In certain home theater applications, it may be
necessary to connect the speaker outputs from a stereo
receiver to the inputs of the CR8S-XBT subwoofer if the
receiver doesn’t have preamp outputs or other line-level
output connections.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to connect
speaker outputs directly to the inputs
of the CR8S-XBT subwoofer! Speaker
levels are much higher than line levels and
can damage the input circuitry in the CR8S-XBT.
However, it is possible to insert a speaker-level
to line-level signal attenuator between the receiver’s
speaker output and the CR8S-XBT subwoofer’s input.
Any local authorized dealer should be able to assist, or
you can build your own.
Care and Cleaning
The CR8S-XBT subwoofer will provide many years
of reliable service if you follow these guidelines.
• Avoid exposing the monitors to moisture.
• Avoid exposure to extreme cold (below freezing
temperatures).
• Use a dry cloth to clean the cabinets.
Only do this when the power is turned o.