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USER MANUAL M-CUBE SUBWOOFER MISSION

m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 1 m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 2 m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 3 C O N T E N T S / S O M M A I R E / I N H A LT / C O N T E N I D O English Cautions Introduction User instructions Additional features Care, service, and troubleshooting Technical specifications Français m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 4 I M P O R TA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S

1. Read these instructions.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized

plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of

12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the

apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

13. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, this apparatus should not be

exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.

14. To completely disconnect this equipment from the mains, disconnect the power supply

cord plug from the receptacle.

15. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.

m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 5 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated ”dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

Warning: If using spikes make sure that they do not pierce

mains cables etc. under/above the carpet. Position hi-fi electronics away from the subwoofer on a rigid stand or cabinet. example at parties, and turn the volume control down at the first sign of audible distortion. When making any connections, switch your amplifier off. Do not connect your loudspeakers to the mains supply, except for subwoofers. Avoid extreme settings of tone controls or graphic equalisers. Ideally, they should be set ‘flat’ or, if possible, bypassed. Ensure that all loudspeakers in the system are correctly wired and are in phase. Do not subject your subwoofer to excessive cold, heat, humidity or sunlight. Position your subwoofer at least 0.5m away from TV sets, computers etc. Some manufacturers forbid the placing of objects on top of their TV sets. Check your TV handbook before installing the centre speaker directly on your TV set. Consult your TV dealer if you are in any doubt. When you switch on your system or change sources, set the volume control at minimum and turn the level up gradually. Retain all packaging materials so that your subwoofer can be repacked and shipped without damage. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Do not attempt to dismantle the subwoofer. There are no user serviceable parts inside and you will render the warranty void. Do not use your amplifier at full volume. When an amplifier is driven beyond its power output capabilities it will produce distortion which will quickly damage your speakers by overheating. Make sure that your amplifier is not left unattended when playing, for 2-3 m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 6 Congratulations on your purchase Mission M-Cube is the latest in a long line of distinguished Mission products. Your M-Cube subwoofer is the most stylish way to deliver a full cinema experience and recreate floorshaking effects that accompany modern movie soundtracks. WARRANTY CONDITIONS The warranty card enclosed should be completed and returned to Mission UK or its Distributor within 8 days of purchase. No Dealer or Distributor may vary the terms of this warranty which is personal to the original purchaser and is not transferable. Please retain the sales receipt as proof of purchase. Warranty claims must wherever possible be made through the Dealer from whom the equipment was purchased. Equipment for attention under warranty should be considered return carriage paid. If equipment is found to comply with the published specification, Mission reserves the right to raise a charge. The above conditions do not affect your statutory rights as a consumer. This warranty excludes: Damage caused through neglect, accident, misuse, wear and tear, or through incorrect installation, adjustment or repair by unauthorised personnel. Liability for damage or loss occurring in transit to or from the purchaser. Consequent damage, loss or injury, arising from or in conjunction with this equipment. Any unauthorised servicing will result in loss of warranty. U N PA C K I N G Carefully unpack your subwoofer from the box. Retain all packing materials so that the product can be repacked and shipped without damage. m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 7 S TA G E 1 STEP 1 STEP 2 PLEASE NOTE Connecting your receiver to the M-Cube subwoofer Unsheath and connect the umbilical cable bare wires to your receiver's 5 x speaker level outputs. Each wire is labelled to correspond with the appropriate amplifier channel. Connect the cable labelled 'LFE' to your receiver's LFE (subwoofer) output socket. Connect the umbilical cable multi-way plug to the subwoofer input socket labelled 'SPEAKER INPUT'. Connect the LFE cable to the socket labelled 'LFE IN'.

IN ORDER THAT YOUR SUBWOOFER FUNCTIONS

CORRECTLY, YOU MUST CONNECT ALL RECEIVER

CHANNELS TO THE SUBWOOFER VIA THE

UMBILICAL CABLE. Do not unsheath or connect the channel labelled ‘REAR CENTRE’.* *IF YOU OWN A 6-CHANNEL RECEIVER AND HAVE

PURCHASED A SIXTH SATELLITE, THE CHANNEL

LABELLED ‘REAR CENTRE’ ON THE UMBILICAL

CABLE WILL NEED TO BE CONNECTED TO YOUR RECEIVER. 4-5 m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 8 S TA G E 2 MAINS POWER CONTROLS OVERVIEW CONTROLS Setting up the M-Cube subwoofer The mains power switch is located on the rear panel of the subwoofer, next to the IEC mains inlet. The M-Cube subwoofer has been factory-set to operate in 'default' mode. The default settings are shown in the diagram. You may wish to adjust one or more of the subwoofer controls to tailor the M-Cube response to your own taste. FINE VOLUME This fine tunes the subwoofer output level. To power up the unit, firstly insert the mains plug into the mains socket, and insert the IEC plug into the IEC mains inlet in the subwoofer. Then turn the mains switch at the back of the subwoofer to the ‘ON’ position. To power down the unit, return the switch to the ‘OFF’ position. CROSSOVER Increasing this control (towards ‘300Hz’) will increase the upper bass output from the subwoofer; decreasing this control (towards ‘250Hz’) will reduce the upper bass output. BASS CONTOUR Increasing this control towards ‘MAX’ will give more bass extension and impact, at the expense of some speed and fidelity (more suited to movie playback). Decreasing this control towards ‘MIN’ will provide tighter, more detailed bass, at the expense of some weight and impact (more suited to music playback). At high listening levels, avoid settings close to ‘MAX’ for optimum performance. PHASE Correctly adjusting this control will help to obtain even-sounding upper bass. m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 9 S TA G E 3 AUTOPOWER FUNCTION

FITTING SUBWOOFER FEET

OVERDRIVE PROTECTION Additional Features If you wish the M-Cube subwoofer to switch to standby when not in use, select 'AUTO POWER ON' [below]. The subwoofer will switch into standby after approximately 15 minutes if no signal is present, and the illuminated top-panel will switch off. The subwoofer and illuminated top-panel will then switch back on if a signal is detected. For hard flooring: Remove the backing from the 4 x self-adhesive rubber feet, and fit to the recesses on the base of the subwoofer. Your M-Cube subwoofer is protected by sophisticated overdrive detection circuitry: If you wish the subwoofer to remain on constantly, until the mains power is switched off, select 'AUTO POWER OFF'. For carpeted flooring: Remove the backing from the 4 x self-adhesive rubber pads, and fit to the recesses on the base of the subwoofer. Screw in the spikes and lock nuts, and adjust so that the subwoofer is level when sitting in the desired position. If the safe operating threshold is exceeded, the subwoofer's internal gain circuitry will limit the output to a fixed level. The subwoofer will continue to play at the same level, but with reduced dynamic capability compared to the original recording. If you notice the protection circuitry activating, you will need to reduce the receiver volume in order to regain maximum performance from your system. Hard floors Carpet

Warning: Be careful. Spikes are very sharp.

When positioning the subwoofer avoid piercing any electrical cables etc. under or above the carpet. 6-7 m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 10 PRODUCT SERVICE Care, service, and troubleshooting Should a fault occur with your M-Cube subwoofer, please return the product in its original packaging. Product for service should be returned to the dealer from whom the product was purchased. If you experience difficulties or there is no Mission dealer in your area, please contact the Mission distributor for your country, or the Main Service Centre for your country. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE No sound coming from the subwoofer Bass sounds distorted or boomy Check all connections; ensure AV receiver is set to correct input channel; ensure volume is above zero; ensure subwoofer power status indicator is live; ensure source is connected and powered up. Reduce LFE level on receiver; adjust Bass Contour control to lower setting; set subwoofer Fine Volume to lower setting; set subwoofer to receive 'LFE only' in receiver setup; when in stereo mode, turn off subwoofer in receiver menu; move subwoofer away from room corners / walls. Low sound output Check polarity of speaker level connectors at receiver; check fine volume level on subwoofer. SUBWOOFER CARE Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean your subwoofer. Do not use damp / wet cloths as you will be at risk of electrocution, and do not use abrasives as you will risk damaging the finish. m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 11 SUBWOOFER Technical specifications Drive Units: dual 8" long throw woofers, force cancelled Enclosure Type: electronically assisted, infinite baffle Enclosure Construction:

18 - 38 mm MDF

Enclosure Volume: 17 litres Rated Power Output (continuous 1% THD): 250 W Frequency Response (-6 dB): LF: 28 Hz - 40 Hz HF: 250 Hz - 300 Hz Power Requirements:

230 - 240V, 50 Hz (European version)

110 - 120V, 60 Hz (North American version)

Dimensions: 322 x 322 x 322 mm Weight:

16.0 kg

Magnetically Shielded: Yes RCA LFE input, multiway speaker level input; mulitiway 4 mm binding post speaker outputs 8-9 m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 12 C O N S I G N E S D E S É C U R I T É I M P O R TA N T E S m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 13 m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 14 m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 15 PHASE 1 E TA P E 1 E TA P E 2 R E M A R Q U E I M P O R TA N T E m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 16 PHASE 2 A L I M E N TAT I O N S E C T E U R P R É S E N TAT I O N COMMANDES m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 17 PHASE 3 M O N TA G E D E S P I E D S OVERDRIVE PROTECTION* Autres caractéristiques *(protection anti-surcharge) m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 18

ENTRETIEN DU PRODUIT

G U I D E D E D É PA N N A G E m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 19 caisson de basses double 8" longue portée, force cancelled m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 20 WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 21 m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 22 m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 23 PHASE 1

1. SCHRITT

2. SCHRITT

BEACHTEN m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 24 PHASE 2 NETZSTROM m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 25 PHASE 3 AUTOPOWER-FUNKTION ANBRINGEN DER SUBWOOFER-FÜßE OVERDRIVE-SCHUTZ Zusätzliche Merkmale m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 26 PRODUKTSERVICE m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 27 SUBWOOFER Technische Daten Antriebe: m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 28 I M P O R TA N T E S I N S T R U C C I O N E S D E S E G U R I D A D m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 29 m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 30 m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 31 E TA PA 1 PA S O 1 PA S O 2 P O R FAV O R A D V I E R TA m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 32 E TA PA 2 PA N O R Á M I C A G E N E R A L CONTROLES m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 33 E TA PA 3

FUNCIÓN AUTOENCENDIDO

I N S TA L A C I Ó N D E L O S P I E S m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 34 m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 35 A LTA V O Z D E S U B G R A V E S Datos técnicos Unidad impulsora: m-cube sub manual 03-11-04.qxd 15/12/2004 08:24 Page 36 IAG is a trading name of IAG Macao Commercial Offshore Ltd. Specifications subject to change without notice. E&OE Designed in England. IAG House Huntingdon PE29 6XU England T: [phone] F: [phone] www.mission.co.uk [e-mail]