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Owner’ s Manual Model SW203 6 1 / 2 ˝ 200 watt Po wered Subwoofer Model SW303 10˝ 400 watt Po wered Subwoofer Model SW103 5 1 / 4 ˝ 100 watt Po wered Subwoofer[...]
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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’ s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Le symbole éclair avec point de flèche à l’intérieur d’un trian[...]
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UNP A CKING Remove the SW103/SW203/SW303 from its packing carefully and inspect it for any shipping damage. If you discover damage, contact your Gateway ® dealer immediately . If possible, save the carton and internal packing. It’ s the best possible protection for your SW103/SW203/SW303 if you need to move it or return it for service. Keep your[...]
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4 4. VOLUME CONTROL . Rotating this knob clockwise increases the output level of the subwoofer . To start out, make sure that the VOLUME is turned all the way down (fully counterclockwise). Later , after some initial listening tests, you can adjust the vol- ume to your own tastes. However , care should be taken not to overdrive the sub- woofer to t[...]
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5 C Aw ay from walls: Normal bass Against walls: More bass In Corner: Most bass Aw ay from walls: Normal bass Against walls: More bass In Corner: Most bass DRA WING 3 - SW103/SW203/SW303 placement PLA CEMENT Where to position y our SW103/SW203/SW303 The SW103/SW203/SW303 operates at low bass frequencies which are essentially omni-directional. That [...]
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DRA WING 5 - Setup for SW203 and SW303 NO TE: SEE ITEM 4 ABO VE FOR PROPER RECEIVER TYPE SWITCH SETTING D SUBW OOFER CONNECTION See Drawings 4 and 5 Note: Use the RCA to RCA connector cable that was supplied with the speaker system. IMPORT ANT : Make sure that ALL stereo system components including the SW103/SW203/SW303 are turned OFF before procee[...]
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INITIAL LISTENING TEST It’ s now time to test the SW103, SW203, and SW303 subwoofer in your listening environment. o 1. Double-check all connections. o 2. Make sure that the volume controls on both the subwoofer and your receiv- er/integrated amp/preamp are turned all the way down (fully counterclockwise). Set the PHASE switch to normal. For the [...]
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8 F TR OUBLE- SHOO TING AN D SER VICE Before returning your SW103, SW203, or SW303 for service, you can save time (and often embarrassment) by checking for a few problems that are most often encountered . Po wer light is not lit. No sound. 1. Is your SW103/SW203/SW303 plugged in to a live AC wall socket? 2. Is the power cord firmly plugged into the[...]