OWNER’S MANUAL PB-1000 SB-1000 POWERED SUBWOOFERS
Thank you, and congratulations on purchasing your new SVS subwoofer! Prepare to be pleasantly shocked at what an SVS subwoofer will bring to your home music and theater system – we guarantee you a thrilling audio experience!SVS subwoofers deliver bass so accurate, detailed, clean and dynamic - you'll hear and feel things you never knew existed in your favorite movies and music. SVS audio products are designed to outperform competing consumer-direct and retail brands at every price point.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLACEMENT OPTIONS AMPLIFIER FEATURES & CONTROLS AMPLIFIER DIAGRAM FEATURES AND CONTROLS POWER AND SIGNAL CONNECTIONS A/V RECEIVER (AVR)/PROCESSOR (PRO) CONNECTION MULTI-CHANNEL/STEREO - LINE LEVEL CONNECTION MULTI-CHANNEL/STEREO HIGH LEVEL (SPEAKER LEVEL) CONNECTION FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS CLEANING & CABINET CARE WARRANTY 2 3 4 5 5 6 8 8 9 10 11 12 12
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
PLACEMENT OPTIONS If possible, place the subwoofer near the front stage, for best blending with the front and center loudspeaker channels. Corner placement will excite all room modes and will reduce the chances for encountering a null (an acoustic cancellation in the bass response) at the listening position. If the A/V receiver (AVR) equalizes the subwoofer channel during auto-set-up, corner placement will often provide the best overall performance.
AMPLIFIER FEATURES & CONTROLS The amplifier in your SVS subwoofer has simple and straightforward connectivity and control options that make integrating the subwoofer into the listening environment an easy task.
AMPLIFIER FEATURES AND CONTROLS 1 Volume Control This control affects how loud the subwoofer plays. For connection to an A/V receiver, it should normally be set to 10 o’clock to 12 o’clock before running auto-set-up. For 2-channel applications, it should be adjusted to match the output level of the loudspeakers. 2 Phase Control This control delays the signal being processed through the amplifier. For connection to an A/V receiver, it should be set to 0 degrees.
AMPLIFIER FEATURES & CONTROLS 6 Line Level Inputs These inputs are used for line level connections to the subwoofer. For a single mono connection to an A/V receiver, use the R/LFE input. For 2-channel applications, use both the L and R inputs. 7 Line Level Outputs These outputs are used in 2-channel applications to high pass the signal being sent to the loudspeaker amplifier. The line level outputs feature a fixed 80 Hz 12 dB/octave high pass filter.
POWER & SIGNAL CONNECTIONS Before making any power connections or signal (line level or speaker level) connections, please make sure the subwoofer power switch is turned OFF. Connect the subwoofer power cord to the subwoofer amplifier and to an AC outlet. Using convenience outlets located on some AVR receivers or pre/pros is NOT recommended for your subwoofer as these outlets are not meant for high power devices.
POWER & SIGNAL CONNECTIONS Multi-Channel/Stereo Applications - Line Level Connection This connection method is for multi-channel/stereo applications where the pre/pro has L/R line level outputs. • Using high quality and shielded RCA cables, connect the L/R line level outputs from the pre/pro to the L/R line level inputs on the subwoofer.
POWER & SIGNAL CONNECTIONS Multi-Channel/Stereo Applications – High Level (Speaker Level) Connection This connection method is for multi-channel/stereo applications where the integrated pre/pro/amplifier only has high level (i.e., speaker level) outputs. • Using high quality speaker wire, connect the L/R speaker level outputs from the integrated amplifier to both the loudspeakers and the subwoofer L/R speaker level inputs on the subwoofer.
FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS PB-1000 • Frequency Response: 19-270 Hz ± 3 dB (2-meter ground plane, quasi-anechoic) • Dimensions (HxWxD): 18.9" x 15" x 19.4", 48 x 38.1 x 49.3 cm. • Dimensions with grille (HxWxD): 18.9" x 15" x 20", 46.7 x 38.1 x 50.8 cm. • Weight: 46 lbs., 20.9 kgs. • Premium black ash finish • Front-firing SVS 10" high-performance driver. • Front-firing 3.
CLEANING & CABINET CARE Your SVS Subwoofer may be gently cleaned as follows: • Use a dry microfiber duster to remove any loose surface dust. • Use a water-damp microfiber cloth to remove fingerprints, smudges and other contaminants. Wipe in one direction only, with the grain. • Follow any damp cleaning immediately with a dry microfiber cloth. Again dry wipe in one direction only, with the grain.
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