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| Product type | Active subwoofer |
| Brand | Energy |
| Model | ESW-C8 |
| Speaker | 8 inches |
| Power supply | 120 V~, 60 Hz, 1.0 A |
| Volume control | Continuous adjustment from Min to Max |
| Low-pass filter | 40 Hz to 150 Hz |
| Phase | 0° to 140° |
| Power modes | On, Auto, Off |
| Audio inputs | RCA (LFE/mono/stereo) and speaker-level (5-way binding posts) |
| Status indicator | Blue LED (lit when operating, off in Auto mode) |
| Cabinet maintenance | Wipe with a soft, dry cloth |
| Usage precautions | Do not expose to rain or moisture; unplug during thunderstorms |
| Warranty (Canada and USA) | 5 years for passive speaker, 1 year for active subwoofer |
| Break-in period | Approximately 50 hours at medium level |
| Included accessories | Power cord, user manual |
| Recommended placement | Against a wall or near a front speaker (avoid corners for more natural sound) |
| Repairs | Have serviced by qualified technician; use original packaging for shipping |
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USER MANUAL ESW-C8 Energy
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – READ CAREFULLY!
1 Read these instructions.
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 instructions.
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.
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.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14 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.
15 Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.
16 To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.
17 The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

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 products 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 appliance.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of ENERGY ^® speakers! Proprietary technology and high quality manufacturing will allow you to enjoy the most natural and accurate music reproduction for many years. The advice offered in this manual is aimed at helping you maximize and maintain peak performance, and therefore, your listening satisfaction. Please take the time to read all of the instructions contained in this manual to make certain your system is properly installed and functioning correctly.
COMPANY BACKGROUND
ENERGY ^® speakers are the result of extensive research into accurate sonic reproduction and represent the leading edge in speaker design and performance. The finest components and cabinet materials combined with sophisticated manufacturing and quality control procedures ensure many years of exceptional performance and listening pleasure.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
We strongly advise that you resist the temptation to play the ENERGY ^® speakers to their full capabilities or experiment with critical placement and listening until they have been properly broken in. This process should last approximately 50 hours. This can be easily be done by putting your compact disc player on Repeat mode, while playing a CD with a wide dynamic range at normal listening levels.
CABINET CARE
Great care and craftsmanship has gone into the construction and finish of the cabinet. Periodically use a soft, dry cloth to remove dust or fingerprints. Do not use paper towels or other abrasive materials as it may damage the finish.
NOTE: Please retain the carton and packing material for your ENERGY ^® products, to protect them in the event of a move or if they need to be shipped to a service center. Product received damaged by a service center that has been shipped by the end user in other than the original packaging will be repaired, refurbished and properly packaged for return shipment, at the end user's expense.
SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT
The placement of your new ENERGY ^® subwoofer is critical to its performance. The three most common locations include: in the corner of the room (which can result in a boomy or exaggerated low frequency response), placement along one wall but out of the corner (moderate bass performance with increased fidelity over corner placement), or alongside a front speaker (creating a better blend with the front speaker, but sacrificing overall volume). Experimentation with subwoofer placement is highly encouraged, as slight adjustments can create large benefits in sound reproduction. To further test subwoofer placement, install the subwoofer temporarily in your main listening position and while playing a familiar piece of music, walk around the listening room until you find the best sounding position. This is a possible location for the subwoofer to be placed.
TERMINOLOGY AND CONTROLS
1 STATUS INDICATOR – The LED found on the front panel will illuminate in blue when the subwoofer in functioning. If the unit is in Auto mode and is not receiving a signal, the light will remain off.
2 VOLUME LEVEL – This knob can be adjusted to control the level of output from your subwoofer. The level chosen should allow the subwoofer to blend its output with that of the rest of your audio system.
3 LOW-PASS FILTER – This control allows for the adjustment of the low-pass filter. Adjustments can infinitely be made from 40Hz to 150Hz (ESW-C8) or 40Hz to 120Hz (ESW-C10). This will determine the highest frequency that the subwoofer will reproduce.
4 PHASE – This switch allows for the adjustment of the phase of the subwoofer, in relation to the speakers used in your system, from 0 to 180 degrees.
5 POWER MODE – This switch can be set to either On, Off or Auto. If the switch is in the Off position, the subwoofer will not power up. If the switch is in the On position, it will constantly remain on. If the switch is set to the Auto position, when a signal is present the subwoofer will turn on and will automatically turn off several minutes after a signal is no longer present.
6 LINE IN/SUB IN – These inputs are an RCA type LFE/stereo/mono input. If you are connecting your subwoofer to a pre-amp/processor with a LFE or Subwoofer pre-amp output, connect a single RCA cable to the LFE/Left input. If you are connecting your subwoofer to a stereo pre-amp or processor, such as in a stereo music system, use stereo RCA cables and connect to both the LFE/Left and Right inputs.
⑦ SPEAKER LEVEL IN – The Speaker Level inputs are designed to be used on receivers or amplifiers that do not incorporate any RCA type subwoofer outputs. If your receiver is equipped with an RCA type subwoofer output, these speaker level inputs should not be utilized.
8 POWER CORD CONNECTOR (Excludes the 120V version of the ESW-C8). Connect the power cord from your AC outlet to this input. Connecting your subwoofer to a surge protector or line conditioner is always recommended. Do not connect the power cord to the switched or unswitched outlet of your receiver as this could damage your subwoofer and receiver.

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CAUTION: All power should be turned off to your system before any connections are made. Careful attention should be taken to ensure that all electronic components are not connected to an AC source. Not doing so could result in potential damage to the system.
METHOD 1 – RCA – SUB IN FOR HOME THEATER OR LFE APPLICATIONS
1 On the rear of the receiver/pre-amp there should be a single RCA type jack marked "Subwoofer/Pre-Amp Out". Connect a single RCA cable from that jack to the ⑥ LINE IN/SUB IN on the rear of the subwoofer. A standard male to male RCA cable is needed.
2 After connecting the single ⑥ LINE IN/SUB IN connection, plug your ENERGY ^® subwoofer into an AC outlet. Do not use the AC outlet on the rear of your receiver. After plugging in the unit, switch the Main Power to On.
3 See Final System Adjustments, below.
METHOD 2 - RCA - LINE IN FOR STEREO APPLICATIONS
1 On the rear of the receiver/pre-amp there should be stereo (left and Right) RCA type jacks marked "Left and Right Pre-Amp Outputs". Connect a pair of RCA cables from those jacks to the ⑥ LINE IN/SUB IN on the rear of the subwoofer. A standard male to male RCA cable is needed.
2 After connecting the stereo ⑥ LINE IN/SUB IN connection, plug your ENERGY ^® subwoofer into an AC outlet. Do not use the AC outlet on the rear of your receiver. After plugging in the unit, switch the Main Power to On.
3 See Final System Adjustments, below.
METHOD 3 – SPEAKER LEVEL – FOR MUSIC APPLICATIONS
1 The other way to connect your subwoofer to your receiver is using a speaker wire connection, by simply connecting the speaker wires from the Front Left and Right Speaker Outputs on your receiver to the Left and Right
7 SPEAKER LEVEL IN on rear of the subwoofer. It is imperative that speaker polarities be maintained, one must connect the positive and negative wires to the appropriate positive and negative terminals. Failure to do so will result in an out of phase connection, severely limiting the amount of bass in your system.
2 After connecting the 7 SPEAKER LEVEL IN (speaker wire) between your receiver and subwoofer, ensure no fray wires are touching, as this could cause a short circuit and damage your electronics. Plug your ENERGY® subwoofer into an AC outlet. Do not use the AC outlet on the rear of your receiver.
3 See Final System Adjustments, below.
FINAL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS
1 After having turned on the main power switch and having broken-in the speaker, select the correct position for the POWER MODE, either On or Auto depending on your system. The Auto selection will leave the unit in a self-sensing mode, such that should the unit sense an audio signal it will turn itself on and then shut down after several minutes without signal, while in the On position the subwoofer always remains on. Should the system not be used for an extensive period of time, it is recommended that the subwoofer be unplugged from the AC.
2 Adjust the ② VOLUME LEVEL of your ENERGY ^® subwoofer so that the volume of your subwoofer matches the overall system volume. This ensures a smooth transition between the low and high frequencies of your system.
3 Adjust the ③ LOW-PASS FILTER on your ENERGY ^26 subwoofer so that the frequency range of the subwoofer blends well with that of the front speakers. Setting the crossover too low will create a gap between the frequency response of the front speakers and that of the subwoofer, while setting the crossover frequency too high will create a doubling of certain frequencies, making the music sound boomy. When using small satellite speakers, the appropriate crossover frequency should be from 90Hz to 150Hz, for the bookshelf speakers 70Hz to 90Hz and for the large floorstanding speakers 40Hz to 70Hz.
4 Adjust the ④ PHASE CONTROL so that the subwoofer integrates fully with the rest of your audio system. This control ensures that the subwoofer operates in phase with the rest of the system, as an out of phase subwoofer will either sound like it is lacking in bass performance or that its timing is off. This setting will be determined by your listening position, the characteristics of your listening room and its interaction with your ENERGY ^® subwoofer. An out of phase speaker means that the speaker cone is moving inwards when it should be moving outwards, like the other speakers in your system, causing cancellations of certain frequencies. By adjusting the phase control, one can ensure that all speakers move in the proper direction, at the same time.
5 Steps 2, 3 and 4 might require repeating in order to fine tune your system. Ensuring the proper blending between the speakers and the subwoofer is critical to the performance of your system, as a whole.
WARRANTY OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES
Outside of North America, the warranty may be changed to comply with local regulations. Ask your local ENERGY ^® dealer for details of the LIMITED WARRANTY applicable in your country.
WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
Please see the warranty document on the back cover
IMPORTANTES CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ – LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT!
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| Model | ESW-C10 | ESW-C8 |
| Speaker System | Bass Reflex with Down Firing Port | Bass Reflex with Down Firing Port |
| Woofer | 10" (25.4 cm) | 8" (20 cm) |
| Injection Molded Cone with Ribbed Elliptical SurroundTM | ||
| Amplifier Power | 400 Watts Dynamic, 150 Watts Continuous | 240 Watts Dynamic, 60 Watts Continuous |
| Frequency Response | 32Hz - 140Hz | 36Hz - 180Hz |
| Max SPL | 102.6dB @ 30Hz, ground plane, 1m | 97dB @ 30Hz, ground plane, 1m |
| Variable Low Pass Filter | 40Hz - 120Hz | 40Hz - 150Hz |
| Phase Control | 0°, 180° | |
| Inputs | L + R Line In/Sub In, Speaker Level In | |
| Power Modes | Off / Auto / On | |
| Units/Carton | 1 | 1 |
| Dimensions HxWxD (Inches/cm) including feet and grille | 17 x 13 x 14.8" 43.1 x 33 x 37.6 cm | 12.7 x 10.5 x 12.3" 32.2 x 40 x 31.2 cm |
| Product Weight | 28 lbs (12.7 kg) | 16 lbs (7.3 kg) |
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
ENERGY* warrants this product to the retail purchaser against any failure resulting from original manufacturing defects in workmanship or materials. The warranty is in effect for a period of: Passive Speakers: five (5) years, Powered Subwoofers including the speaker - one (1) year from date of purchase from an authorized ENERGY* dealer and is valid only if the original dated bill of sale is presented when service is required.
The warranty does not cover damage caused during shipment, by accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification, failure to follow the instructions outlined in the owner's manual, failure to perform routine maintenance, damage resulting from unauthorized repairs or claims based upon misrepresentations of the warranty by the seller.
WARRANTY SERVICE
If you require service for your ENERGY® Speaker Systems speaker(s) at any time during the warranty period, please contact:
1) the dealer from whom you purchased the product(s), or
2) ENERGY ^ Speaker Systems SERVICE – Tel: 1 (866) 441-8208.
3) Additional service centers can be found by checking the ENERGY ^® Speaker Systems website: www.energy-speakers.com.
You will be responsible for transporting the speakers in adequate packaging to protect them from damage in transit and for the shipping costs to an authorized ENERGY® Speaker Systems service center or to ENERGY® Speaker Systems. If the product is returned for repair to ENERGY® Speaker Systems the costs of the return shipment to you will be paid by ENERGY® Speaker Systems, provided the repairs concerned fall within the Limited Warranty. The ENERGY® Speaker Systems Warranty is limited to repair or replacement of ENERGY® Speaker Systems products. It does not cover any incidental or consequential damage of any kind. If the provisions in any advertisement, packing cartons or literature differ from those specified in this warranty, the terms of the Limited Warranty prevail.