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active studio subwoofer[...]
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2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operation instructions should be read before this product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference. 3. Heed W arnings — All war nings on this product and in these operating instructions should be followed. 4. [...]
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Part No. 0013234 Rev. A 09/04 ©2004 LOUD T echnologies Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3 What me, read a manual? Before you begin, please make sure you read the Safety Instructions on page 2 and Getting Started on page 5. Y our new T APCO ® SW • 10 active studio subwoofer is designed to set up quickly and operate easily. W e know it ’ s often seen [...]
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4 Here ’ s a quick look at all the features packed into the SW • 10 Active Studio Subwoofers: • Flat frequency response (±3 dB, 34 Hz to 110 Hz) • 10 ” paper cone woofer with dual-voice coil design • Convenient compact design • Horn-loaded design for high ef fi ciency • 120 watt power ampli fi er • High-strength cabinet constru[...]
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5 Getting Started The following steps will help you set up your subwoofer quickly. INITIAL SETTINGS: 1. Turn the INPUT SENSITIVITY control on the rear panel all the way down (MIN). 2. Set the left and right CROSSOVER controls to the center position (80 Hz). 3. Set the POLARITY switch out (0 º ). 4. Turn the POWER switch OFF . 5. Set the AC SELECT [...]
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6 of-phase with the direct sound. This can weaken or even cancel the sound. Keeping the distance between the subwoofer driver and any adjacent walls no longer than 1/8 of a wavelength (20 in or 51 cm at 80 Hz) can minimize inter ference. Room resonance is caused by the reinforcement of certain frequencies between 20 Hz and 200 Hz, which creates “[...]
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7 reinforces the direct sound, putting less of a demand on the power ampli fi er to reach higher sound pressure levels. It is important that the corner has good structural strength, or the low-frequency energy can cause rattling and other distracting vibrations. Experiment with the orientation of the subwoofer . The driver in the SW • 10 faces o[...]
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8 Hookup Diagram Typical Hookup 115V BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE GROOVY FOLKS IN WOODINVILLE, WASHINGTON, USA ©2004 MACKIE DESIGNS, INC. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SER VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. AVIS: RISQUE DE C[...]
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9 T APCO SW • 10 Features REAR P ANEL DESCRIPTION This is where you connect your signal inputs and outputs to the subwoofer and make adjustments to the crossover and input sensitivity. 1. INPUT SENSITIVITY • The SW • 10 expects a line-level signal at its inputs. • The left and right low-pass signals are summed after the crossover section. U[...]
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10 7. POWER Use this switch to turn the SW • 10 on and off. 8. Line Cord Sock et and Fuse Connect the line cord to this IEC socket securely, and plug the other end into your AC outlet. Make sure the AC SELECT switch is set to the correct AC voltage. The fuse is located behind the fuse cover , at the bottom of the IEC socket. See the “ Tr oubles[...]
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11 Appendix A: Service Infor mation No Sound • Is the INPUT SENSITIVITY control turned up? • Is the signal source turned up? Make sure the signal level from the mixing console (or whatever device immediately precedes the subwoofer) is high enough to produce sound. Bad Sound • Is the input connector plugged completely into the jack? • Is it [...]
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12 Repair Service for T APCO products is available at one of our factory authorized service centers. Service for T APCO products living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors. If your subwoofer needs service, follow these instructions: 1. Review the preceding troubleshooting suggestions. Please. 2. Call T ec[...]
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13 Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors XLR connectors are used to make balanced connections to the SW • 10. They are wired as follows, according to standards speci fi ed by the AES (Audio Engineering Society). XLR Balanced Wiring Pin 1 = Shield Pin 2 = Hot (+) Pin 3 = Cold ( – ) RC A Plugs and Jacks RCA-type plugs (also known as phono plugs[...]
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14 Appendix C: SW • 10 Speci fi cations AC Power Requirements US: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Europe: 240 V AC, 50 Hz Korea (AC Power Select at 230 V): 220 V AC, 60 Hz Japan (AC Power Select at 115 V): 100 V AC, 50/60 Hz AC Connector: 2-pin IEC 250 V AC, 16 A male Fuse: 115 V AC: T 1.6 A/250 V 230 V AC: T 800 mA/250 V *Power Consumption: 80 watts with music[...]
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15 T APCO LIMITED W ARRANTY A. LOUD T echnologies Inc. warrants all materials, workmanship and proper operation of this T APCO product for a period of one year from the original date of purchase. If any defects are found in the materials or workmanship, or if the product fails to function properly during the applicable warranty period, LOUD T echno[...]
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