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owners manual BPS-400 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read Instructions - All safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. • Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. • Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. • Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
BPS-400 owners manual • Power Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. • Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
owners manual BPS-400 RADIO FREQUENCY EMISSIONS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
BPS-400 owners manual INTRODUCTION We are proud to welcome you as a new owner of a Mirage BPS-400. Mirage subwoofers are the result of extensive research into accurate bass reproduction and represent the leading edge in subwoofer design and performance.The finest components and cabinet materials combined with sophisticated manufacturing and quality control procedures ensure many years of exceptional performance and listening pleasure.
owners manual BPS-400 Pulse Width Modulation Your new BPS-400 incorporates a revolutionary new power amplifier technology called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM). The 400 watt PWM amplifier used in the BPS-400 has much higher efficiency (90%) than typical analog amplifiers (20%) and thus generates much less heat (typically 1/5). The PWM amplifier can generate much higher power output than comparable analog amplifiers (400W vs 100-200W).
BPS-400 owners manual ROOM ACOUSTICS AND SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT Mirage subwoofers can be placed virtually anywhere in your listening room without significantly affecting the stereo image of your main speakers. However, interactions between any subwoofer and room acoustic properties will have some impact on the overall bass performance. Reading this section will help you to find a placement for the subwoofer in your room which will yield the best bass performance.
owners manual BPS-400 CONNECTING YOUR SUBWOOFER Using an Integrated Amplifier/Receiver equipped with pre-out Jacks only (See Diag. 1) This method uses two standard RCA-to-RCA interconnect cables. First, connect the amp/receiver's left "PRE-OUT" to the subwoofer jack marked left (L) "LOW LEVEL INPUT".Then, connect the amp/receiver's right "PRE-OUT" to the subwoofer jack marked right (R) "INPUT".
BPS-400 owners DIAGRAM 1 R PREAMP A/V RECEIVER A/V PRECESSOR INTEGRATED AMP L DIAGRAM 2 A/V RECEIVER A/V PRECESSOR 8 manual
owners manual BPS-400 DIAGRAM 3 LFX-1 EXTERNAL CROSSOVER USE SUB 1 OR USE SUB 2 SET UP CALIBRATION For best results when setting up your system, assume your normal listening position and have another person perform the following adjustments: 1. Set the Subwoofer Level to its zero position. Set the Subwoofer Roll-off Frequency Control to 50Hz. Set any loudness, bass/treble, and/or equalizer controls on your preamplifier or integrated amp/receiver to their normal or mid-point positions. 2.
BPS-400 owners SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT: 400 WATTS WOOFER: 2 x 12” (30.5cm) BIPOLAR SOUND PRESSURE OUTPUT: 125 dB in typical room ACOUSTIC FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 18Hz, 50 - 100, +0 –3dB LOW PASS FILTER: 50 - 100 Hz @ 24dB/Octave INPUT SENSITIVITY: L & R 50 mV LFX 150 mV DIMENSIONS: H x W x D (in) (cm) 21.5 x 23.5 x 19.5 54.6 x 59.7 x 49.5 WEIGHT: 110 lb. 50 kg.
owners manual BPS-400 LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY Warranty in the United States and Canada Mirage warrants this product to the retail purchaser against any failure resulting from original manufacturing defects in workmanship or materials.The warranty is in effect for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase from an authorized Mirage dealer and is valid only if the original dated bill of sale is presented when service is required.
