M-AUDIO Studiophile SBX - Manual (Page 3)

First Things First
In order to avoid risk of damage and insure optimum performance from your
SBX Subwoofer, please take time to read this manual before you proceed to
unpack and install it.
In the Box
Carefully remove the SBX from the carton, paying extra attention to avoid
touching or damaging the speaker cone. If the system is damaged in any way
or does not contain all parts, contact your dealer immediately. We recommend
that you save the carton in the event that you need to transport or ship the
product in the future. Within the SBX package you should find:
• This manual
• The SBX Subwoofer
• One (1) standard AC Power cable
Correct Power Operation
Since the SBX contains its own amplifier, it must be connected to a power outlet
using the detachable AC cable provided. Before connecting power, please
make sure that the Voltage-Select Switch, located on the the speakers rear
panel is set to the appropriate position, as described in the rear-panel features
list appearing earlier in this manual.
Note: - WARNING! - Use of improper voltage/ selector switch
combinations may result in hazardous conditions and/or damage to
speaker components not covered by speaker warranty.
Positioning the Subwoofer in the Studio
In theory, the best position for the SBX subwoofer is midway between the
satellite speakers, with its front facing forward and in the same plane as the
fronts of the satellite speakers. However, due to the fact that low bass
frequencies are somewhat non-directional, you may locate the SBX quite far
from this position without any detrimental effect on the sound reproduction.
Each room is different in acoustic properties, so please feel free to experiment
with placement. Different positions of the SBX in relation to walls will affect its
efficiency, as well as the room’s overall influence on the frequency response.
You can compensate for this by readjusting the filter settings (see section,
“Setting the Subwoofer LPF and the Satellites HPF”).
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