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    Complement Series R8DT 8” Power ed Subwoofer User’ s Manual[...]

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    “WARNING” TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. “CAUTION” TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER - SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALI- FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is in[...]

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    3 INTRODUCTION The Russound R8DT active subwoofer delivers the chest-thumping deep bass sound you want for a super- sonic listening experience. Whether it’ s the asteroids breaking apart in your favorite sci-fi movie or the in-your- face concert experience of a classic rock band perform- ance, the R8DT keeps up its end of the deal in your home th[...]

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    4 1 2 3 4 5 8 V olume Level Adjustment: Increase or decr ease the output level relative to the incoming signal. Cr ossover: Provides active filtering of the incoming signal to allow only lower frequencies to be ampli- fied. Adjustment range from 60Hz to 160Hz. Power Auto, On and Off: Auto setting - amplifier turns on when audio is detected. On - am[...]

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    5 CONNECTIONS When you make connections make sure the power switches of all components are off, including the subwoofer . Audio Cables If you are connecting your subwoofer into a system made up of separate components (preamps and power amps), you will need audio cables long enough to reach the subwoofer from the pr eamplifier and the power amplifie[...]

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    6 PLACEMENT The R8DT subwoofer uses the sonic reflective qualities of an on-floor , corner placement to achieve optimal sound performance. The closer it is placed to a corner , the more emphasized the bass will sound. The R8DT should also be placed close enough to the audio system so that cables and wires ar e as shor t a run as possible. Installat[...]

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    7 SPECIFICA TIONS Driver Complement and Enclosure: Downward-firing 8” long thr ow woofer with dual por ts V oice Coil: 30mm dia Frequency Response: 30Hz to 160Hz +/- 3dB Amplification: 60 watts continuous power into 4 ohm load THD+N: 1.0% Cr ossover Frequency (-3dB): 60Hz @ Min., 160Hz @ Max. Audio Input: RCA Line Level and Speaker Level Power re[...]

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    5 Forbes Rd. Newmarket, NH 03857, USA T el 603.659.5170 • Fax 603.659.5388 e-mail: tech@russound.com 28-1171 01/04/05 Complement Series R8DT Power ed Subwoofer User’ s Manual Copyright © 2005 Russound ® All rights reserved.[...]