GSW12 User Manual
Contents Important Safety Instructions 2-3 Recycling & RoHS Declaration of Conformity 3 Unpacking 4 Foot/Spike Fixing 4 Introduction 5 GSW12 Features 5 Amp & Control Panel 6-7 Remote Control Functions 8 Positioning 9 Set Up 9-10 Specification 11 Trouble Shooting 12 Guarantee and Service 13 Claims under this guarantee 13 Data Protection 13 EC Declaration of Conformity 14 Owner Information 15
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is operated. 2. Keep these instructions. The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed all warnings. All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow all instructions. All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. Do not use this apparatus with water.
WARNING! • THE MAINS PLUG IS USED AS A DISCONNECT DEVICE, THE DISCONNECT DEVICE SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE. • TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE • TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE • TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT.
Unpacking Care must be taken at all times when handling the GSW12 due to the extreme weight of the product. We recommend a two-person lift wherever appropriate. The feet/spike assemblies and mains power cord/s are contained within the packaging and should be removed. Please select the power cord appropriate to your Country/location. Mains voltage selection for 100-120 Vac or 220-240 Vac operation is electronically auto selected.
Introduction Thank you for your purchase of Monitor Audio GSW12 subwoofer, which has been designed and constructed using quality systems and materials to provide years of enjoyment, reliability and pride of ownership. This product, as with all the Gold Signature range, is hand crafted from top to bottom using traditional woodworking skills for our sumptuous cabinets, married with the state of the art technology of our renowned drive units. Music is and should be a natural enhancement of life.
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1. RCA Line Level Inputs (Stereo Left & Right) For connection to a 2 channel/ stereo amplifier system. Connection should be provided by a pair of high-quality signal cables from the pre-out section of an amplifier. Note: - cable lengths should not exceed 10 metres to avoid interference from other electrical appliances. 2. RCA Line Level Outputs (Stereo Left & Right) RCA line level outputs are provided in order to use other sub-woofers in conjunction with the GSW12 by ‘daisy chain’ type connection.
Remote Control NOTE: - The remote control should be directed towards the IR lens located on the front of the GSW12 cabinet. For distance and angle limits please refer to the Set Up Guide (page 2). 1. Mute Toggle between mute and normal operation. Mute can only be accessed by using the remote control. 2. Power/ Standby Toggle between standby on/off. Standby can only be operated by the remote control unit. This function will not be operable when using the +12v trigger. 3.
Positioning The GSW12 should now be sited in the most suitable position, preferably not directly in the corner of a room as this may cause excessive bass boom. Once a desirable position is achieved it is important to check if the cables are long enough to reach comfortably without being under tension. Leave the GSW12 unplugged until you are happy with it’s location. Never connect or disconnect any of the input connections with the GSW12 switched on.
Crossover setting (Stereo left & right input only) The crossover control should be set in accordance with the size or bass output of the main/satellite speakers. The crossover control can be adjusted in steps of 40Hz, 50Hz, 63Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 125Hz and 160Hz. The crossover slope characteristic can also be adjusted from 0 to 54dB/Octave in steps of 6dB. Refer to the chart below as a guide to setting the crossover frequency control to the optimum position.
Specification Amplifier Output 600 Watts (RMS) 1200 Watts (Peak) Crossover (Low Pass) 40Hz - 160Hz Variable slope characteristic from 6 – 54dB/Octave Sub-Sonic Filter (High Pass 16, 25 & 31Hz Variable slope characteristic from 6 – 54dB/Octave EQ 4 x Preset 1 x User Set Equalisation Graphic 10 Band Equaliser. ± 6dB in 0.5dB steps Digital Volume Level -80 – 0dB in 1dB Increments Auto Sensing Input Line Level >5mV (RMS) Requirements 5 – 25 minutes, user adjustable.
Trouble Shooting Should you experience any technical, or set-up problems with your GSW12 please check the Trouble Shooting Guide below: My GSW12 will not turn on/no power • Is the LED illuminated on the back of the unit? If not, then check your mains lead is properly connected both at the GSW12 and at the mains outlet. Also check the fuse of the mains plug (where fitted) and also the fuse in the GSW12. See page 7 for further info on changing the fuse and it’s location.
Guarantee and Service Valid upon completion of the incorporated warranty card and its return within 30 days of purchase. This equipment has been fully tested prior to dispatch from the factory. Both the craftsmanship and the performance of this product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for the period of one year from the date of purchase (see conditions below), provided that the product was supplied by an authorised Monitor Audio retailer under the consumer sale agreement.
EC Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity We, Monitor Audio Ltd. Unit 2,24 Brook Road Rayleigh Essex SS6 7XL England 07 Declare in own responsibility, that the GSW12 product described in this manual is in compliance with Technical Standards/Council Directives: (LVD) 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive EN60065: 2002+A1: 2006 Safety requirements for mains operated electronic and related apparatus for household and similar use. (EMC) 89/336/EEC Electro Magnetic Compatibility EN55013: 08.
Owner Information Product Details Model GSW12 Product Serial No:.............................................................................................................................................................. Date of Purchase:............................................................................................................................................................... Dealer Details Dealer Name:...................................................................................
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