DB150 - Subwoofer Fluance - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Subwoofer
Brand	Fluance
Model	DB150
Dimensions (L x W x H)	30 x 30 x 36 cm
Weight	10 kg
Power supply	Mains 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
RMS Power	150 W
Frequency response	30 Hz – 200 Hz
Impedance	8 ohms
Main functions	Volume control, variable phase (0-180°), variable low-pass filter (40-200 Hz), Line/RCA input, speaker input
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean with a soft dry cloth. Do not use abrasive products or liquids.
Safety	Do not expose to moisture or heat sources. Unplug before cleaning.
Spare parts and repairability	Amplifier and speaker replaceable by a professional. Parts availability from the manufacturer.
General information	Active subwoofer ideal for Home Theater and Hi-Fi audio.

Frequently Asked Questions - DB150 Fluance

What type of cable to use to connect the DB150 subwoofer to an amplifier?

Use a standard mono RCA cable. If your amplifier does not have a subwoofer output, use a speaker connection via the screw terminals.

How to adjust the volume and phase of the subwoofer?

First set the volume to 50%, then adjust the phase (0 or 180°) according to the location to get the best bass response. Adjust the volume for balance with your speakers.

What is the recommended crossover frequency for the low-pass filter?

Set the low-pass filter to about 80 Hz for Home Theater, or between 50 and 100 Hz depending on your main speakers. Avoid overlap for a seamless integration.

Can the DB150 subwoofer be used as a front speaker?

No, it is designed exclusively as a subwoofer to reproduce low frequencies. It must be paired with satellite speakers.

How to clean the subwoofer without damaging it?

Use a soft dry cloth. Never use chemicals, alcohol or water that could damage the finish or electronic components.

What to do if the subwoofer does not turn on?

Check the power cable and mains outlet. Ensure the power switch is in the ON position. If the problem persists, consult a professional.

Can the subwoofer be placed in a closed cabinet?

It is not recommended as air circulation is necessary for cooling the amplifier. Place it in an open space, at least 10 cm from walls.

What is the warranty of the Fluance DB150?

Fluance offers a limited 2-year warranty. Keep your invoice for any claim. If you have a problem, contact customer service.

The subwoofer produces a constant hum, what to do?

This may be due to a ground loop. Try plugging the subwoofer into the same outlet as the amplifier. Use a shielded RCA cable and check the connections.

How to optimize the subwoofer placement for better sound?

Place it in a corner of the room to reinforce the bass, but avoid corners for more precise sound. Experiment with position and use a frequency sweep test.

USER MANUAL DB150 Fluance

LOW FREQUENCY POWERED SUBWOOFER

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DB150

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Thank you for your purchase of this Fluance® product. Please read this instruction manual carefully before using product to ensure proper use. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

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NEED HELP?

DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE

Please contact a FLUANCE® customer support representative first regarding any additional information on product features, specifications or assistance with setup.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

NEED HELP?......2

TABLE OF CONTENTS ...... 3

WHAT'S INCLUDED ....3

FEATURES 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....4

BUTTONS AND CONNECTIONS 6

ABOUT THE SUBWOOFER....8

SETUP 8

SPECIFICATIONS 9

FLUANCE WARRANTY 10

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• One black ash 10-inch 150 Watt powered subwoofer
• 2 Year Parts and Labour Warranty
- Instruction manual
• Lifetime live customer support

FEATURES

• Premium components ensure serious performance, natural sound and great reliability
• Low frequency, powered subwoofer for home theater and home audio applications
• Audio grade MDF wood construction to reduce cabinet resonance
• 10" long throw driver for longer excursion and better linearity
• Tuned bass port for controlled low frequency response and improved efficiency
- Thick hi-roll surrounds that support their longer excursion for tight, precise and accurate bass
• Compact ported enclosure is only 18-1/2" x 12-5/16" x 16-1/2" for smaller footprint
• Integrated 150 watt continuous power high current amplifier
• Line and speaker level inputs allow the DB150 to be connected to any audio system
- Adjustable low-pass filter, volume controls and phase switch allow perfect integration into any system
• Magnetically shielded to avoid interference with other video products
• Premium black ash vinyl veneer woodgrain finish to compliment any home décor

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read all 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 a 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 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. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and that not objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
16. The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
17. The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, which shall remain readily operable.
18. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
19. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
    This symbol means that this unit is double insulated. An earth or ground connection is not required.

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.

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.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

WARNING:

This equipment has been tested and is found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

WARNING:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

BUTTONS AND CONNECTIONS

SUBWOOFER — FRONT

1. BLUE LED POWER INDICATOR

• When power switch is ON, LED is blue.
• When power switch is on AUTO, LED is only blue if signal is being received; if no signal is received LED will turn off after 15 minutes.
  • When power switch is OFF, LED is off.

BUTTONS AND CONNECTIONS

SUBWOOFER — BACK

1. SAFETY WARNINGS AND RATINGS- Alerts consumers to follow all safety and operating instructions.
2. POWER SWITCH- Select ON/OFF/AUTO. When in AUTO mode, the unit will automatically turn on when a signal input is received by the unit and will turn off automatically when there is no signal for 15 minutes.

PHASE SELECT SWITCH- Changes the phase of the sound output from the subwoofer. You can select from NORMAL or REVERSE phase settings.

VOLUME CONTROL KNOB- Adjusts the volume level output by the subwoofer. Turning the knob clockwise increases the volume level (MAX), and turning it counterclockwise decreases the volume level (MIN).

1. CROSSOVER CONTROL KNOB- Adjusts the cutoff frequency of the high frequency components in the sound output from the subwoofer. Adjusts the high frequency cutoff point for the bass signal.

LINE INPUT CONNECTION- Connects the subwoofer pre-out jacks of the amplifier using an RCA type pin-plug.

1. SPEAKER INPUT CONNECTORS- Connects the front speaker high-level signal from the amplifier as an input for the subwoofer using speaker wire.
2. POWER SWITCH- Turns the power ON and OFF. The subwoofer automatically returns to STANDBY mode when no signal has been received.

POWER CORD CONNECTION- Used to connect the power input plug to the AC outlet.

FUSE- AC fuse protector.

ABOUT THE SUBWOOFER

IMPORTANT: To prevent any damages to the subwoofer, please carefully read and follow the instructions below.

The FLUANCE® LOW FREQUENCY POWERED SUBWOOFER is a virtually omnidirectional speaker, therefore it can be installed in almost any location. The subwoofer's deep bass performs best when it is installed in a comer or near a wall. Since the low bass portion in audio is monaural, only one subwoofer is necessary to obtain a sufficient low frequency effect.

This unit not only enhances the bass frequency response of sound output in your audio system, it improves the overall system performance by reproducing the bass frequencies, permitting your existing amplifier and speakers to operate under less strenuous conditions.

Super bass frequencies reproduced by this unit may cause a turntable to generate a howling sound. In such a case, move this unit away from the turntable.

CAUTION - An excessive input level to the subwoofer may impair the sound quality or damage the unit. If you hear distortion coming from this unit, reduce the volume level. Extremely loud playing of prerecorded bass heavy sounds can damage this speaker system.

SETUP

CONNECTING THE SUBWOOFER

1. Before connecting the subwoofer, be sure that the power switches of the amplifier and of the subwoofer are in the OFF position.
2. If the amplifier or receiver is equipped with a subwoofer pre-out jack, connect this to the LINE INPUT CONNECTION on the subwoofer using an RCA type pin-plug.
3. If the amplifier or receiver is not equipped with a subwoofer pre-out jack, connect the left and right front speaker level outputs from your component to the SPEAKER INPUTS on the subwoofer using speaker wire.
4. When connecting the subwoofer to the amplifier, ALWAYS connect the "+" terminals to the "+" terminals and the "-" terminals to the "-" terminals.

NOTE- If terminals are connected incorrectly, the amplifier may be damaged.

SPECIFICATIONS

System Type Front-firing Powered	Subwoofer with Integrated Amplifier
Low-Frequency Driver 10" Pure-cellulose Fiber Cone with Hi-roll Rubber Surrounds
Bass Amplifier Power (RMS) 150-watts Continuous Average Output
Inputs Line-level (filtered) and Speaker-level
Low-Pass Crossover Continuously Variable from 40Hz - 150Hz
Overall Frequency Response <30Hz - Low-pass Crossover Setting +/- 3dB
Cabinet Precision Crafted MDF Internally Braced
Enclosure Type Front-firing Tuned	Bass Reflex Vented via Flared Ports
Dimensions (H x W x D) Cabinet Size 18-1/2" x 12-5/16" x 16-1/2" (46.9cm x 31.3cm x 41.9cm)
Weight 39.40 lbs. (17.9 kg)
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Measurements and weights may vary slightly.

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