HS8S (Subwoofer)
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Subwoofer Connections
1 INPUT L/R connector
These connectors receive the input signal to the
subwoofer. Balanced XLR and balanced phone jack
connectors are provided for both the L and R inputs.
The L and R inputs can be used simultaneously.
Signals supplied to both the L and R inputs are mixed
internally.
NOTE The XLR and phone jack input connectors can not be
used simultaneously. Use only one input connector at a
time.
NOTE Refer to "Connectable cables" on page 5 for more
connector details.
Connecting the Subwoofer to the
HS8/HS7/HS5 Speakers
2 OUTPUT L/R connectors
These are the subwoofer's output connectors.
The input signals received at the INPUT L and R
connectors are output via the OUTPUT L and R
connectors, respectively. Low frequency reproduction
characteristics can be adjusted via the LOW CUT
switch and LOW CUT control.
3 LOW CUT switch
When this switch is ON, the low frequencies are
attenuated prior to output via the OUTPUT L and R
connectors at the frequency set by the LOW CUT
control. The low-frequency attenuation cutoff
frequency can be adjusted via the LOW CUT control.
4 LOW CUT control
Adjusts the low-frequency attenuation cutoff
frequency between 80 Hz and 120 Hz when the LOW
CUT switch is ON.
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Subwoofer Response Control
5 HIGH CUT control
Sets the cutoff frequency for subwoofer output high-
frequency attenuation from 80 Hz to 120 Hz.
6 PHASE switch
Switches the phase of the subwoofer output.
This switch should be set to [NORM.] in most
situations, but in combination with some speakers
and in some speaker layouts switching to the [REV.]
setting may improve low-frequency response. Select
the setting that provides the best bass response in
your system.
7 LEVEL control
Adjusts the subwoofer output level.
8 Power switch
Turns power to the subwoofer ON or OFF.
Rock the switch to the right [
the left [
panel will light when the power is ON.
NOTICE
• Turning the power switch ON and OFF in rapid succession can cause
the device's electronics to malfunction. Please wait for 3 seconds or
more after turning the power OFF before turning it ON again.
• Even when the power switch is turned off, electricity is still flowing to
the product at the minimum level. When you are not using the product
for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC
outlet.
9 AC IN connector
Connect the supplied power cable here. First connect the
power cord to the subwoofer, then insert the power cord
plug into the AC outlet.
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