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Phase ControlTroubleshooting
If you used the high-levelIf there is low bass output,If you used the line-level
Phase0180(speaker) inputs and there ischeck the following:inputs and there is no sound
no sound from any of theY Make sure the connectionsfrom the subwoofer, check
speakers, check the to the left and right OSpeakerthe following:
following:
The Phase Control determinesRemember, every system,Inputs� have the correct Y Receiver/amplifier is on and
whether the subwoofer room and listener is different.Y Receiver/amplifier is on polarity (+ and �).a source is playing.
speakerOs piston-like actionThere are no right or wrongand a source is playing.Y Make sure that the sub-Y Powered subwoofer is
moves in and out with thesettings; any setting youY Powered subwoofer iswoofer is plugged into anplugged in.
main speakers, 0!, or oppositechoose will result in excellent plugged in.active electrical outlet.Y Check all wires and con-
the main speakers, 180!. Thereperformance. Should youY Check all wires and connec-Y Powered subwoofer isnections between receiver/
is no correct or incorrect set-decide to fine-tune your tions between receiver/ampli-plugged in.amplifier and subwoofer. Make
ting. Proper phase adjustmentsystem for optimum fier and speakers. Make sureY Adjust the crossover point.sure all wires are connected.
depends on several variablesperformance, be patient andall wires are connected. MakeMake sure none of the wires
such as room size, subwoofertrust your ears. It will besure none of the speaker wiresare frayed, cut or punctured.
placement and listener posi-worth the effort involved toare frayed, cut or punctured.Y Review proper operation of
tion. Adjust the phase switchfully Otweak� your system.Y Review proper operation your receiver/amplifier.
to maximize bass output atof your receiver/amplifier.
the listening position.
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