powered subwoofer operation manual KX-10 VX-760 Miller & Kreisel Sound, Inc. 9351 Deering Avenue Chatsworth, CA 91311-5858 USA (818) 701-7010 fax (818) 701-0369 www.mksound.com ©2004 Miller & Kreisel Sound, Inc.
POWERED SUBWOOFER TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................3 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................4 VOLTAGE SELECTOR & POWER CORD.....................................................................4 WHERE TO LOCATE YOUR SUBWOOFER.................................................................
POWERED SUBWOOFER The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 1. CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
POWERED SUBWOOFER 2. INTRODUCTION Congratulations! You have just made perhaps the most exciting and dramatic addition that you could make to your audio or multichannel audio/video system. The new dimension of deep and powerful bass provided by your M&K K-series powered subwoofer will thrill and excite you. We encourage you to read this owner's manual, as there is a great deal of information provided here to help you get the best possible performance.
POWERED SUBWOOFER Ultimately, the amount and quality of bass you get in your room are dependent on the room itself. Low frequency bass sounds are affected most by the size of the room and the method of construction used to build it. All rooms are different when it comes to reproducing bass, and in any given room, bass quantity and quality changes when the subwoofer is moved from one location to another.
POWERED SUBWOOFER FIGURE 1 - CONNECTING TO A COMPONENT’S SUBWOOFER OUTPUT + - 100Hz 80Hz REFERENCE LEVEL 120Hz 140Hz 200Hz 60Hz 40Hz MIN BYPASS LOW PASS FILTER SUBWOOFER SUB / MONO OUT MAX BASS LEVEL SURROUND PROCESSOR OR RECEIVER RIGHT LEFT LEFT RIGHT OFF AUTO ON TO SPEAKERS FROM AMP VOLTAGE 115V 230V This will give you better bass quality than using the speaker inputs, because it bypasses your amp or receiver's amplifier stage.
POWERED SUBWOOFER If you don't have a subwoofer output available, check to see if you have preamp outputs on your preamp, amp, or processor to be able to use these inputs. If you have only one set of preamp outputs, use a Y-connector to feed both the amplifier and the subwoofer. See Figure 2. Use a Y-connector to connect the signal to both the LEFT and RIGHT inputs of the subwoofer. These inputs are summed to mono in the amplifier input stage of the subwoofer.
POWERED SUBWOOFER 2. You can also connect your satellite speakers to the subwoofer. If you choose to do this, connect the amplifier to the "From Amplifier" terminals on the back of the subwoofer and connect the satellite speakers to the "To Speakers" terminals on the back of the subwoofer.
POWERED SUBWOOFER Now, play some music through your system to make sure that the satellite speakers are working properly. If they are, carefully advance the "BASS LEVEL" control. The subwoofer should begin to play. Set the "BASS LEVEL" control where the subwoofer sounds in balance with the satellite speakers. If the system is not working properly, unplug the subwoofer and check all of your connections. Call your dealer or the factory if you cannot solve any problem. 6.
POWERED SUBWOOFER 9. USING MULTIPLE SUBWOOFERS Using two (or more) subwoofers in your system gives you the ultimate in bass performance. You'll hear improved impact and definition, as well as greater output and dynamic range. If multiple subwoofers are used, place them in the same location. Stacking is best, but you can also put them side by side. Alternately, you can put multiple subwoofers in different locations.
POWERED SUBWOOFER B. 5. If the red LED is lit, try this test: Turn the "BASS LEVEL" control to "MIN". Plug a standard RCA cable into the "FROM PREAMP" jacks. Lightly touch the plug at the free end of the cable, while slowly turning the "BASS LEVEL" control clockwise. If you hear noise from the subwoofer when you touch the cable, the subwoofer is functioning. Look elsewhere in your system for the problem. If you hear no noise, contact your dealer or M&K. 6. Make sure that the input cables are OK.
POWERED SUBWOOFER IF YOU NEED TO REPLACE THE EXTERNAL FUSE: Disconnect supply cord before changing fuse. Replace fuse only with same type. Remove the fuse cap and inspect the fuse. Look carefully at the fuse. If the wire filament inside the glass is broken, replace the fuse ONLY with one of the identical size and value. Using a fuse of a larger value will void your warranty AND MAY CREATE A FIRE HAZARD. Plug the subwoofer back in.
POWERED SUBWOOFER 1. The best place for the subwoofer is the corner with the best structural strength. If the corners are roughly equal in construction, use the corner nearest the listening position. If the listening position is in the front half of the room, place the subwoofer in a front corner. If it is in the back of the room, place the subwoofer in a back corner. If possible, avoid corners near doorways or openings. 2.
POWERED SUBWOOFER SPECIAL NOTE: Always check the processor/receiver/receiver’s owner’s manual. Different manufacturers use different descriptions for the same function, and sometimes the same description for different functions! Your component may use terminology different from that used below. H. 1.
POWERED SUBWOOFER 14. SPECIFICATIONS KX-10 ENCLOSURE TYPE: WOOFER: POWER RATING: FREQUENCY RESPONSE: DIMENSIONS (HxWxD): WEIGHT: Sealed Box Single 8" Driver 150 watts RMS 35Hz - 200Hz ± 3dB 10-1/8” x 13-3/4” x 10” 21 lbs./9.53 kg.
