Cerwin Vega Sm Lw12 Users Manual

CERWIN VEGA Speakers Manual L0201143 CERWIN VEGA Speakers Owner's Manual, CERWIN VEGA Speakers installation guides

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<SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............... 2

WARRANTY INFORMATION ............ 3

INTRODUCTION .................... 3

CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS ............. 4

CONNECTING SUBWOOFER ............ 5

TROUBLESHOOTING ................. 6

SPECIFICATIONS .................... 6

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read Instructions -Readallsafety and operatinginstructionsbefore

operatingthe product.

Retain hlslruclfl.ons- Retainall safetyand operating instructions for

future reference.

Read Warnings- Readallwarnings on the product and in the

operatinginstructions.

Follow Instructions - Follow all operatingand use instructions.

Water and Moisture- Do not use the product near water; for

example,near abathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet

basement, or near aswimming pool, etc.

Ventilation - Do not place the product in a location or position that

interfereswith its proper ventilation. For example, do not setthe product

on a bed, sofa, rug, or similarsurface that may block the beat sink; or

place it in a built-in situation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may

impede the flow of airaround the heat sink.

Placement -This product is designedfor floor placement only. Do not

place it on a cart or table. Do not place objects on top of the product, as

they wig vibrate off.

Heat- Placethe product awayfrom heat sources such as radiators,heat

registers,stoves, or other appliances(induding amplifiers)that produce

heat.

Power Sources - Connect the product only to apower receptacle

of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on

product.

Grounding or Polarization - Do not defeat the product's grounding

or polarization feature.

Power Cord Protection- Route power-supply cords so that they are

not likelyto be walked on or pinchedby items placed on or againstthem.

Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the

point where they exit fromthe product.

Cleaning- Clean the productonly with a dry doth; do not use any

liquids such as water or solvents.

Power lanes - Locate an outdoor antenna away from power lines.

Non-Use Periods- Unplug the product's powercord fromthe oudet

when left unused for a long period of time.

Object and Liquid Entry - This apparatus shall not be exposed to

dripping or splashng and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,

shall be placed on the apparatus. Do not use the product near water; e.g.,

near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement,

or near a swimming pool, etc. Use care so that objects do not fall, and

liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

Damage Requiring Service- If the product requires service,use only

qualified servicepersonnel when:

A. The powersupply cord or the plug hasbeen damaged; or

B. Objects have fallen,or liquid has been spilled into the product; or

C. The product has been exposedto rain; or

D. The product does not appear to operatenormally, or exhibits a

marked change in performance;,or

E. The product has been dropped, or the endosure damaged; or

F. Fuse blows repeatedly.

Servicing - Do not attempt to servicethe product beyond what is

described in the operatinginstructions.All otherservicingshould be

referred to qualified servicepersonnel.

In the event your Cerwin-VegaSubwoofer failsto operateproperly, please

contactthe dealerwhere you purchased the unit. Or, for further

assistancecontact us at the addsemeslisted below.

The HT and LW powered subwoofers are CE compliant.

CERWIN-VEGA, 555 EAST EASY STREEr, SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065 TEL:+l-805-5849332 FtOe+1-805 583-0865 •WWW.CERVa_-Vm&CO._

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CERWIN-VEGA'S LIMITED WARRANTY

WELCOMETOTHEFAMILY[

Firstoff,youhavegreattastein loudspeakers.AtCerwin-Vega,deepbass

and greathighsareawayof life. Niceto knowthereareafewpeopleout

therewhoshareourpassionfor music.You'llbegladtoknowthat thisis

afamily-ownedcompany(hasbeensince1953). Andweconsideryouto

bethe newestmemberofthe family.

Webopeyourspeakersgiveyouyearsofenjoyment.Of course,in theevent

ofa problem,makesureyoufamiliarizeyoursdfwiththiswarranty.Welike

to thinkthatwhileyou'resittingin frontofyourspeakers,we'restanding

behindthem. And nowa fewchoicewordsfromourlawyer.(Hey,every

familyhasone.)

WHO'S COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY?

Cerwin-Vega's Limited Warranty on residential speakers extends only to

the original purchaser as evidenced by the original Bill of Saleand only to

the residentialspeakers purchased from authorizedCerwin-Vega dealers.

Ten words of advice:Retain the original billof salein asad placet

WHAT'S COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY?

C.e_vin-Vegawarrants that all new residential speakers shallbe flee from

defects in material and workmanship, under normal and proper use.

Cetwin-Vega agreesto repair or replace(at ouroption) allsuch defective

parts at no charge for labor or materials.

WNM'S NOT COVEREDBY THIS WARRANTY?

This Limited Warranty does not apply to defective equipment that: has

been altered or repairedby other than factory approvedprocedures; has

been subjected to negligence, misuse or accident;has been damaged by

improper line voltage; had its serialnumber or any part of it altered,

defaced, or removed; has been used for otherthan home entertainment

purposes; or has been used in away that is contrary to Cerwin-Vega's

written instructions.

Except as provided by statute, this Limited Warranty does not cover

losses,consequential or otherwise, resulting from the improper use of, or

inability to operate, any Cerwm-Vega product.

HOW LONGDOESTHEWARRANTYEXTEND?

Cerwin-Vega'sLimitedWarrantyextendsfor aperiodoffive(5) yearsfor

allsystemspeakercomponentsandtwo (2)yearsforallassociated

electronicscomponents,includingamplifierandcontrollerdevices,'from

dateofpurchaseasshownonthe originalBillofSale. Ifa defectexists

withinthewarrantyperiod,thewarrantywiltnot expireuntil thedefect

hasbeenfixed.

The warranty period will also be extended if the warranty repairs have

not beenperformed due to delayscausedby drcumstancesbeyond the

control of the original purchaser,or if the warrantyrepairsdid not

remedy the defect andthe original purchaser notifies Cerwin-Vegaor the

original dealeror an AuthorizedCerwin-VegaService Centerof the

failure of the repairswithin 30 days afterthey were completed.

How DOYOUGET WARRANTY SERVICE?

In order to obtainwarrantyservice,contact your originaldealer or

distributor,or an AuthorizedCerwin-VegaServiceCenter. If,for some

reason, you havetrouble locatingaservicerepresentative,contact Cerwin-

Vega'sCustomerService Department for assistance:

Cerwin-Vega!

Customer ServiceDept.

555 East Easy Srteet

Simi Valley, CA 93065

PHONE: 805-584-5300 or FAX:805-526-3653

In some cases, the Customer ServiceDepartment can solvea service

problem without any return of equipment, thereby avoiding transit delays.

WHATIF THEPRODUCTMUSTBERETURNED?

Iftbe CustomerServiceDepartmentdeterminesthat theequipmentmust

he returnedto Cerwin-Vegaforservice,a ReturnAuthorizationwillbe

issuedbymail,andthedefectivemerchandisemaybe shippeddirectlyto

theaboveaddressfreightprepaid,alongwithacopyofboththe Return

Authorizationand theoriginalBillofSale.

The product will be replaced or repaired (atour option) and returned to

the originalpurchaser. Only the return postagewill be paid by Cerwin-

Vega. Cerwin-Vega will not be responsible for damageoccurringin

shipment from the originalpurchaser or due to improper packing

materials. Rememberto pack allequipment carefullyandin the original

carton ifpossible. Additional chargesmay be added ifnew packing

materials arerequired for return shipment. SAVEYOUR ORIGINAL

PACKING MATERIALS_

WHM ARE OTHERREMEDIES UNDERTHE LAW?

The exerciseof any of the provisions under the Limited Warranty does

not affectthe protections or remediesof the originalpurchaser under

otherlaws. lfyou have additionalquestions aboutservice,write or callthe

Customer Service Department. This Limited Warranty appliesto all

residential speakers, and supersedes allpreVmuswarranty statements.

Cerwin-Vega reservesthe right to make changesin product designand

specificationsat any time.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN AND BYAPPLICABLE LAW,

CERWIN-VEGA MAKESNO ADDITIONAL REPRESENTATION

OR WARRANTY OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, EXPRESSED

OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING BUT

NOT LIMITED TO, THE MERCHANTABILITY,FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE, DESIGN CONDITION OR

WORKMANSHIP OF THE EQUIPMENT, OR THE QUALITY OF

THE MATERIALINCLUDED THEREIN, THIS LIMITED

WARRANTY CONSTITUTES THE SOLE AND ENTIRE

AGREEMENT BETWEEN CERWIN-VEGA AND THE ORIGINAL

PURCHASER.

INTRODUCTION

This manual coversoperationinformationfor all Powered Subwoofers in

Cerwin-Vega's HT-S and LW series. Illustrations of control locations and

book-up wiring may differ in physical appearance and location than those

shown on the actualproduct you own. However, the operation

information isstill the same.

PRIOR TO INSTALLATION

Carefully unpack your subwoofer, saving the box and packing materials

in caseyou ever need to transport,ship, or move your subwoofer. Before

continuing with installation, please make sure the subwooferisunplugged

and the power switch is turned OFF.

sd,xtul _Sct_kage ukctlonuoltcb®totheproperACvoltage,

ver# prot_ f_e rat=g(O_ and value)® b(ore aue_ang toconnea

d,ifud,wooferwAC_wer.

INSTALLATION

Pleasereadthe remaining pagesto determine which installation

procedure is best for your audiovideo system. For additionalhook-up

connections, you may want to referto yourAN receiver,processor,or

amplifier's manual. NOTE.. Besure to readand obsen_ the"Safety

Insmuffons" (wepage2) be_re starting the installation.

CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS

ATTENTION! Each subwoofi.r has speaker-level and _e-levd input

connections¢choose only one option for hook-up. DO NOT USE

BOTH INPUT CONNECTIONS AT THE SAME TIME!

The following (numbered) comrols are located on the subwoofer's rear

panel, as shown in Figures 1and 2.

(!) LINE-LEVEL INPUT: Stereo line-level inputs to subwoofer. Use

these RCA jacks to connect audio signals from line-level outputs from

an AN receiver/preamp/processor. (seefigure 3 & 4,j_r hook-up)

(_) SPEAKER-LEVEL INPUT: Stereo speaker-levelinputs to

subwoofer. Use these terminalswhen line-levelconnections are not

availablefrom A/V receiver/preamp/processor.

(seefigure 5,fir hook-up)

(_) VOLUME CONTROL: Controls volume levelofsubwoofer. Use

to balance the output of the subwoofer with the main speaker output.

@ CROSSOVER FREQUENCY: The crossovercontrol allowsyou m

adjust the upper limit of the subwoofer's frequencyresponse from 40

to 120Hz. The subwoofer's response will begin rolling offabove the

set frequency. Set the CROSSOVER FREQUENCY to the lower

value listed in the main speaker manual.

(_) SPEAKER-LEVEL OUTPUT: Audio loop of stereohigh-level

(SPEAKER-LEVEL)inputs. Use m loop (continue) signalto speaker

connections to the left andright main speakers.

(seeflgure 5,for hook-up)

_) LINE-LEVEL OlYl'PUT (LW-10/12*, HT-S10MI2A): Useto loop

the full-rangeline-levd signalback to the receiver/preamplifier/amplifier

fordistribution to mainspeakers. Referto the owner's manual provided

with your receiver/preamplifier/amplifier.(seefigure 4,fbr hook-up)

0LINE-LEVELOUTPUT (HT-SI5A & LW-15*): Use to loop

signal back to the recdver/preamplifiedamplif]erfor distribution to the

main speakers. Use the Line-Levd Output if you wish to filter low

frequenciesoutof the signalgoing to your main speakers. Referto the

owner'smanual provided with your receiver/preamplifier/ampl_er.

(seefigure3, j_r hook-up)

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PHASE: Compensates for having subwoofer and main speakers in

different locations. Ideally,subwoofer sound should reach the

listening position at the same time as sound from the main speakers.

However, if the distance from the listening position to the

subwoofer, and from the listening position to the main speakers

differ, the sound from each will reach your earsat different times.

The PHASE control delays the signal 180 degrees,so the subwoofer

output will blend with that oftbe main speakers. Slide the PHASE

switch to "180." At the listening position, listen to the midbass

output. If it sounds weak,set PHASE back to "0."

POWER LED: Power indicatorlamp. Glows green in "AUTO

ON" mode if audio signalispresent. Glows red in both "OFF" and

"AUTO ON "modes if receivingAC power, and audio signalisnot

present afterapproximately20 minutes.

POWF_: Two-position power switch. In the "AUTO ON" mode,

the subwoofer's amplifierisautomatically activated ifan audio signal

is present and will automaticallybecome inactive when there is no

audio signalpresent afterapproximately20 minutes. In the "OFF"

mode, power isshut offto the amplifier.

VOLTAGE SELECTION (LW-X Models only) : User-switchable

voltage selectionfor use with 115 or 230 volt AC. Auentiom A//

suhomofer mndds comefrom thefactorypreset to 115 volts. To select

adifferent voltage,use a flat-headscrewdriver to reposition the switch

to the desiredvoltage. WARNING: Severedamage may mult from

improperly sekcted voltage. Make sw_ you know the voltage

requirement of tl_ _untry you are in beforeattempting to connect

this mhomofer to ACpower. Obwrveproper fuse rating (typeand

value)@for sde_cd voltage®.

POWER CORD RECEPTACLE: Connect IEC cord to this

receptacle. If the cord supplied doesnot fit art availableAC outlet,

purchase the correctAC cord from your audio dealeror an electrical

supply store.

REPLACEABLE FUSE: Protects system from overload,replace

with fuserating as indicated on amplifier panel at fuse location.

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Figure 1. Connectionpandj_rthe HT-S15AandLW-15/15X. Figure2 ConnectionpandfortheHT-SlOA, HT-S12A, LW-lO/lOX

andLW-12/12X

4* Designates LW or LW-X model.

PLACEMENT

Cerwin-Vega SubwooferSystems can be positioned anywhere on the

room's floor. For best performance however, place the subwoofer nearthe

same wallas your mainspeakers. Experimentto find the areaof optimum

performance.

NOTE" Usuallythe subwooferwillsound louderwben it'splaced next toa

wall orin a comer.

A7TENTION! Do notplace the subwoofertoo closeto your television.

Some televisions are especially sensitive to the magnetl: field produced

by the subwoofer. If your televisionproduces distorted colorsa)qer

installation, this can be corrected by moving the subwooferfurther

awayfrom the television until normal coloris returnea_

CA UTION! Cerwln- Vega Sulnooofers are intended for floor

placementonly! Do notplaceheavy objects of any type, (such as a

television) on top of a Cerwin-Vega Subwoofer!

CONNECTING YOUR SUBWOOFER

LINE-LEVEL CONNECTIONS

SUBWOOFER CONNECTION PANEL UNE4._VEL CONNECTIONS

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SUBWOOFER CONNECTION PANEL UNE,Lk'VELCONNECTIONS

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IAne-14_ei Connections foe' the h'T-S10A, HT-$ t _. LW-IO/IOX

and LW-12/t_,

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Figure3&4. C_nnectingL_ and right line_leve__u_uts _f a_A/V receivert_k_ and right llne_levdinputs _fthe Cerwin-Vegasubw_fer. Rememberto

maintain leftto L°ft,right to right,connectiom! Rememberto maintain left to left,right to t_ght,(+) to (+) and (-) to (-)connections.

SPEAKER-LEVEL CONNECTIONS SUBWOOFER CONNECTION PANEL FROM SPEAKER-LEVEL OUT

_re 5. Connectleft and right.,_ker-_. outputsofa,, A/V receiverto leftand rightspeaker-levelinputsof the subwoofe_.Then connectL_ and rightspeaker-

ou_utt of t_. mbwoofrr, with the mam lrJ_and rightsp_akosofyour qsten_ Rememberto mamtamle_ tole_, right to right,(+) te (+)and

(4te(-)conm_o_u.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOMS

Basssounds distorted

CAUSES SOLUTIONS

Subwoofer amplifier is at maximum output Lower subwoofer volumeor receiverlevelcontrol

Receiver tone controls are set too high Set bass flat;use tone controls sparingly

Distortion with volume control near minimum Defective receiver or preamplifier, or shorted Repair defectivereceiver,preamplifier or replace

speaker wires speakerwires

Distortion on music peaks or sound effects Dynamic soundtrack (e.g., explosions) Turn down volume control to lower over£1

range; use a more powerfialreceiver/amplifier

Buzz, hum, or crackle when connecting wires Connecting wires with power on causes tramient Connect wires only when system power is off

signal spikes

50160 cyclehum when systemis on Residentialgrounding problem Use a three-to-two prong AC adaptor (available

at your audio dealer or localelectronic supply).

No sound after listening at high levels Amplifier's thermal protection has been Lower subwoofer volume and allow amplifier to

temporarily activated cool down; sound should resume automatically

Volume control is at maximum, yet sound is low Both channels are not being driven Use an RCA "y" adapter[o drive both channels

SPECIFICATIONS: HT-S SERIES SPECIFICATIONS: LW SERIES

HT-S10A LW-10/10X

F_QUENO/RESFONSE: 30 to 150 Hz F_EQUENO/RESPONSE: 32 Hz to 180 Hz

A_puF[ra Po'm_ Otm,i_: 100 Waas (RMS) _uHr_ PowL_OLrrP_: 100 Wat,s (RMS)

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PotaarrY SWffCH: 0° m 180"(userseLectabLe)

St_SONICFILTE_ 18 dB per octavebelow 30 Hz

VOLTAGe: 115 Vac

DtMF_I$1ONS(H XW x D): 1T' x 15" x 15"/432 can• 38.1cm x38.1 cm

Po_r'r SWITCH: 0° or 180° (t_er sHeo_ble)

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VOLT/*_E: 115Vac (LW-10), 115/230 Vac (LW-10X)

DIMF_ZSlOi'lS(H XW XD): 18.5" x 12"x 18.75" /47 can x 30.5 cm x40 cm

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HT-S12A LW-12/12X

F_QUENCYR_PONSF_ 28 m 150 Hz FF,£qUE_ P,_OI_S_: 30 Hz _o 150 Hz

A_FI_. POW_ OU'I_sr: 150 Wa_ (RMS) _FI_ Po'm.a O_: 150 Warn (RMS)

D_t_. D_sl¢;n: 12" high _iclmcy ,_,eofer/diexas__¢odnum flame DRIVERD_SmN: 12" high ei_ciene/weof_ldieost aluminumframe

C_OSSOW_.: Confiauomly variable flora 40 to 150 Hi @ 18 dBlocrave Ceosso'€_: Contin_i_sly variablefrom 40 -150 Hz @18dB/octav:

POL_'_ Swrrol: 0 °oe 1800(l_e_wi:oable)

SUBSONICFILTE_ 18 dB pe_o_taw bdow 28 Hz

VOLT^G_ 113 Vac

DIM_e_SlONS(H XW XD): 19" x17"x17" 1483 _x43.2 _m x 432. o_

U_pAO_D WO_Wr: 60 _b(27.3 k0

F*_rSH: Bl,_k wo_.-..i, _.orl

pO_l_r_ SWITOt: 0_or 180" (users_able)

SUBSONICFILTT2.: 18 dB per octavebelow 30 Hz

VOLTAGE: 115 Vac (LW-12), 115/230 Vac (LW-12X)

DI_a',ZSIO_S(H x W xD): 19.5" x14"x17.3" /49.5 cmx 35.6 cmx 44 nB

UNe^C_[_ WEm_: 60 Ib(27.3 kg)

FINISH: Bhck v,oodgr,ln vin_l

HT-S15A LW-15/15X

FREQUENCYRESPONSE: 25 to 150 Hz Fp_qUENC_IL_eo_s_ 27 Hz to 150 Hz

AMmFIERPOWEaOL_PUT: 200 Watts (RMS) A_pu_ Pow_. O_: 200 Wa_ (RMS)

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Crossov_.: Condmmusly _aiable from40 to 150 Hz @18 dBIoctave Cgossov_: Continuously variablefrom40 -150 Hz @18dB/oc_ave

POLARITYSWiTOA: 0 _or 180_ (m_"sd_.'oable} PoLg_.ffYS_O4: 0"ot 180"(m_zs_le)

SU_ONICFILTE_ 18 dB per octavebdow 25 Hz SlaVONICFILTEg: 18 dBper ochre below25 Hz

VOLTAGE: 115 Vac VOLTAGE; 115 Vac (LW-I8). 1151230Va_ (LW-I 5X)

DIM_ASlONS(H XW XD): 23.5" x18.75" x18.75" /59.7 _ x 47.6 _ra x 47.6 cm Dit,_t_sloNs (H XW xD): 21"x IT x 18" 1533 o_ax43.2 _ x 45.7 can

UNpt_ED WElkin': 72 Ib (32.8 Do) UNPt_g_ WEtGFrr: 72 Ib (32.8 kg)

FINISH: Bleakv,_d_n vinyl FINISH: Black woo_r_ _iny[

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