Reference Sound - Subwoofer LOEWE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Reference Sound LOEWE

Audio Link socket for Loewe TV/Audio sets

Rotary knob for equalizer

Knob for subwoofer crossover frequency

Knob for bass intensity

Terminals for connecting speakers (Front / Center / Rear)

• Operating Manual Accessories Audio Link cable (1,5 m) Order No. 89952.001 Audio Link cable (10 m) Order No. 89952.003 Six-pole cinch cable (6 m) Order No. 90421.931 Fabric hose, black (1,8 m) Order No. 31947.004 Fabric hose, silver (1,8 m) Order No. 31947.00515 - English Disposal Cardboard box and packaging You have opted for a durable and technically sophisticated product. In line with national regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, we pay a fee to authorised recyclers who collect packaging from dealers. However, we recommend that you keep the original cardboard box and the rest of the pa- ckaging materials so that the unit can, if necessary, be transported in the safest possible conditions. The unit Important: The EU Directive 2002/96/EG governs the proper re-acceptance, handling and recycling of used electronic appliances. Old electronic appliances must therefore be disposed of sepa- rately. Never throw this set in the normal domestic waste. You can hand in your old set free of charge at identi ed collection points or at your dealer if you buy a similar new set. Other details about re-acceptance (also for non-EU countries) are available from your local administration. Cleaning Only clean your Reference Sound loudspeaker system with a damp, soft, clean cloth (without aggressive cleaning agents). For your safety For your safety and to avoid unnecessary damage to your TV set, please read and observe the following safety instructions:

• Your Reference Sound speaker system is designed exclusively for playing audio signals.

• Always switch off your system (Reference Sound speaker system, TV set and any other connected components) before connecting or disconnecting other equipment or speakers.

• Never operate the Reference Sound speaker system unsupervised. Switch off the power switch or pull out the mains plug during longer periods of absence. Protect your Reference Sound speaker system against ...

• Damp, moisture, rain, splashing water or dew

• Knocks and mechanical stresses

• Magnetic and electrical elds

• Higher electrical powers than speci ed

• Cold, heat, direct sunlight and extreme temperature variations

• Covering which obstructs air circulation – especially the rear

• Manipulations inside the set Do not place any containers lled with liquids or lit candles on top of the unit. Your Reference Sound speaker system was designed exclusively for private use in a domestic environment. The warranty conditions only cover this intended use.

WARNING: TO RULE OUT DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, NEVER REMOVE THE

AMPLIFIER COVER. THERE ARE NO PARTS INSIDE THE HOUSING WHICH CAN BE REPAIRED BY THE USER. HAVE REPAIRS DONE ONLY BY YOUR LOEWE DEALER. If you have moved your Reference Sound speaker system from a cold to a warm environment, leave it standing for about one hour before switching on because of the possible formation of condensation. Do not switch on until it has reached room temperature. This avoids seriously damaging the components. Welcome- 16 English Setting up Installing the Reference Sound speaker system Caution: THE ALUMINIUM SURFACE OF THE REFERENCE SOUND SUBWOOFER IS VERY SENSITIVE TO SCRATCHING AND IMPACT. AVOID ALL CONTACT WITH SHARP OBJECTS. DO NOT PLACE VASES, CANDLES OR OTHER OBJECTS ON TOP OF THE SUBWOOFER. Basic information

• Place subwoofer, standing speaker and satellite speakers with stand on a rm, level base.

• Do not place the subwoofers and speakers near to strong sources of heat or in direct sunlight.

• When installing on a wall, in a cabinet or a closed shelf: Leave about 10 cm free space around the subwoofer to allow air to circulate unhindered and avoid build up of heat or acoustic pressure.

• Pull out the power cable during thunderstorms. Surge voltages caused by lightning strikes can damage the TV through the antenna system and the mains.

• Also remove the antenna and mains plugs in long periods of absence.

• The power plug of the TV set must be easily accessible so that the TV can be disconnected from the power supply at all times.

• Lay the speaker and power cables in such a way that they cannot be dama- ged. The power cable may not be kinked or laid over sharp edges, not stood on and not exposed to chemicals; the latter also applies to the system as a whole. A power cable with damaged insulation can lead to electric shocks and is a re risk and must therefore be changed by quali ed service personnel before operation of the set continues.

• When removing the power plug, pull the plug housing and not the cable. The wires in the plug could be damaged and cause a short circuit the next time it is plugged in.

• The speakers generate magnetic dispersion elds which act in the vicinity of the housing. We recommend a minimum distance of > 0.5 m from magneti- cally sensitive equipment such as CRT-TV sets, magnetic data media etc. Subwoofer You can position the subwoofer anywhere on the oor. We recommend the front area of the room but in such a way that the bass tones can radiate freely to the side and downwards. Important: Never obstruct the air vents on the back of the subwoofer. Makes sure it is far enough away (> 10 cm) from the oor or wall. Mount the two enclosed elastic buffers on the bottom rear of the subwoofer so that the air circulation cannot be obstructed by slipping against the wall. 20 mm 20 mm17 - English Setting up Suggestion for positioning solution (from L27xx) Front left Front right Rear left Rear right Loewe Flat-TV Reference Sound Subwoofer- 18 English AudioLinkLine InSpeaker Out Power Mode Left CenterRightLeft Right Left Right230V~50/60Hz Left PhaseEqualizerCrossoverFrequency Bass Intensity 180° -3dB +6dB 50Hz 250Hz min max

Subw Right Rear FrontOFF ON Auto Manu.Front Rear ➠ The TV set must be equipped with an AC3 module. If this has not been done at the factory, please consult your dealer and ask him for the suitable Loewe AC3 upgrade kit. Remove the cover from the back of the subwoofer to gain access to the setting elements and interfaces. Mount the Audio Link cable with the 25-pin plug on the TV set and subwoofer. Wiring Loewe Flat-TV (from L27xx) – Reference Sound Subwoofer Audio-Link cable Connection Reference Sound Subwoofer Loewe Flat-TV Loewe BluTech Vision HDMI cable19 - English Connection Connecting the speakers to the subwoofer Connect the speaker cable to the speaker according to the appropriate instal- lation instructions. One of the two wires of the speaker cable is marked black in the usual way. Connect this black marked cable respectively with the black screw terminal to the subwoofer i (connection diagram see figure right) and the black terminal on the speaker. Turn the screw connection of the respective terminal on the subwoofer anti- clockwise about 5 turns for this. Feed the wire end into the screw terminal (top right hand side) and close the screw terminal in clockwise direction. Connect the unmarked wires with the red terminals. Laying the cables Feed all cables down through the slot in the housing of the subwoofer. Bundle the cables with the Velcro tape provided. You can feed the cables tidily out of the subwoofer with the fabric hose availa- ble as an accessory. AudioLinkLine InSpeakerOutPower Mode Left CenterRightLeft Right Left Right230V~50/60Hz Left PhaseEqualizerCrossoverFrequency Bass Intensity 180° -3dB +6dB 50Hz 250Hz min max

ight Reference Sound Subwoofer- 20 English Commissioning and setting Before beginning with start-up and operation, make sure that all the cables are connected correctly. Switching the subwoofer on/off Switch the Power switch k to the ON position to switch on the energy supply (mains 230V/50Hz) for the Reference Sound Subwoofer. Set the switch to OFF to switch off the subwoofer completely. Automatic or manual operation If the subwoofer is connected as described on page 8 and the Mode switch l is in the Auto position, you no longer need to switch the subwoofer on and off separately. After switching on the subwoofer for the first time it is switched on and off automatically with the Loewe TV set. If the subwoofer is operated on other devices than the Loewe Flat-TV, the Mode switch l must be switched to the Manu. position. The subwoofer must then be switched on/off manually with the Power switch k. Settings on the Loewe TV set Log in the new devices as described in the operating manual of your Loewe TV set in the chapter “Operating additional equipment – Connecting audio ampli ers”. Setting the equalizer Using the knob Equalizer f you can set the lowest frequency ranges (20 Hz - 50 Hz) for bass playback to be raised or lowered.

• If the Subwoofer is near the corner of the room, then set the knob Equalizer more in the direction min.

• If the Subwoofer is near a wall, then set the knob Equalizer more in the middle position.

• If the Subwoofer is freely positioned in the room, then set the knob Equalizer more in the direction max. Phase switch With the phase converter Phase e you have the option of optimising the bass playback. However, you can easily make this setting in connection with a Loewe Flat TV (from chassis L27xx with integrated AC3 decoder onwards) using a remote control via the TV menu in the sound component assistant (see operating instructions under „Setting loudspeaker system“). The phase converter is designed for systems where settings can not be made using the TV. We recommend you to proceed as follows:

• Start DVD playback for example and select a title with bass parts.

• Have a second person activate the phase switch whilst you sit and listen.

• Decide for yourself which switch position reproduces the best bass sound. Bass intensity Using the controller Bass-Intensity h you can set the basic bass volume to suit you. Setting the crossover frequency The Crossover Frequency knob g gives you the possibility of setting the limit frequency for bass reproduction between 50 Hz and 250 Hz depending on which speakers you have connected. The knob should be set to 250 Hz for Loewe Audio Systems because the crosso- ver frequency is set in the Loewe audio sources (TV). Cover on the subwoofer After you have made the settings described in “Commissioning and setting”, replace the cover on the rear of the subwoofer. k21 - English Technical Data Subwoofer Dimensions of subwoofer in cm (W x H x D) 43 x 37 x 43 Weight subwoofer in kg 28 Digital output stages 6 channels Principle 1 way, active 250 mm; 2 way, passive 250 mm Mains voltage 220 – 240 Volt; 50/60 Hz Max. power consumption 900 Watts Nominal power consumption 170 Watts Power consumption on standby 0 Watt Bass intensity ±12 dB Transmission range subwoofer 300 W 27 Hz – 300 Hz - 6dB Transmission range channels 5 x 100 W 5 Hz – 50 kHz - 3dB Phase switch yes Power switch yes Mode switch