Thiel Audio Products SS3 - Manual (Page 3)

Thank you for purchasing a THIEL SmartSub ® system. It has been engineered to provide a very high
level of performance and also incorporates innovative (patent pending) concepts in its design to solve the
several special problems subwoofer systems usually exhibit. Consequently, it performs at a very high level
with a wide variety of speakers and room locations.
You are welcome to contact our Customer Service department with any questions or for help in setting
up this system. Our contact information is:
Tel: 859-254-9427 Fax: 859-254-0075 E-mail:ser [email protected]
Contents
Caution ............................................................................................................................................................... 3
Product Features ................................................................................................................................................ 4
System Configurations ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Crossover Use ................................................................................................................................................... 8
Do you require a crossover? .............................................................................................................................................. 8
Processor Bass Management ............................................................................................................................................ 8
THIEL Passive Crossovers ................................................................................................................................................ 8
THIEL SmartSub Integrator ................................................................................................................................................ 8
Subwoofer Placement ........................................................................................................................................ 9
Setting up the Subwoofer ................................................................................................................................. 10
Hookup ............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Setting the Surround Processor ....................................................................................................................................... 10
Control Settings ................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Pilot light ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Auto shutdown ................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Feet ................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Setup and Adjustment Flow Chart .................................................................................................................... 12
Fuse Replacement ........................................................................................................................................... 14
Specifications ................................................................................................................................................... 14
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................... 14
Caution
The SmartSub has built-in electronics
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