Operating instructions

SETTINGS AND OPERATION — Continued

Phase Control

Please refer to our poignant and thought-provoking discussion of phasing at

the beginning of the installation section. Normally, the phase switch will be set to the

setting. However, some situations call for using the 180

setting. The best way to

determine this is with the help of a friend (if you don’t have one, just wait until every-

one finds out what kind of home theater system you just bought!). Play some music

over your system that has a good full range sound including bass content. Have your

friend stay at the back of your Speedwoofer and switch the phase control back and

forth while you listen from your seating position. The proper position of the switch will

yield a smooth transition from the bass to the midrange along with the proper amount

of warmth to the sound. Conversely, the wrong switch position will result in a hole in

the upper bass and a lack of warmth and bass sloppiness in the sound.

Power

The master power switch turns the RSL Speedwoofer amplifier on and off and

overrides all other settings.

Auto/On

In the auto position, the RSL Speedwoofer will immediately turn itself on when

it senses bass frequencies from your A/V receiver or amplifier. It will shut itself off af-

ter 20 minutes of no signal. In the on position, the RSL Speedwoofer

will always

stay on unless the master power switch is turned off.

High Level In and High Level Out

Refer to the Installation section. The High Level In and Out connections are

used as an alternative connection methods where it is not possible for a direct con-

nection from the preamplifier. Using the Low Level connections is preferred.

230V/115V

This is normally set to 115V, which is the voltage in the U.S.A. and in Canada.

Do not remove the cover and switch to 230 volts unless you are outside the U.S., and

absolutely sure the voltage in your area is 230! If you are in a country that uses

230 volts, be sure to set the switch to 230 volts and replace the fuse with one

of proper value before plugging the RSL Speedwoofer into the wall. The re-

quired 115 volt fuse is a T8AL/250 8 amp fuse. The required 230 volt fuse is a

T4AL/250 4 amp fuse. Failing to operate the RSL Speedwoofer at the proper voltage

or with the correct fuse, will blow the fuse and/or cause severe damage to your sub-

woofer amplifier. Sadly, this is not covered under our usually liberal warranty.