Energy Speaker Systems Energy RC-Micro TAKE 5+1 - Manual (Page 3)

SUBWOOFER FEATURES
Auto-On/Auto-Off Circuit
Your subwoofer is equipped with a special “Auto-on/Auto-off ” circuit.This circuit
automatically turns your subwoofer on as soon as it senses a program signal. At a
predetermined time after the program signal ends, this circuit automatically turns
the subwoofer off.
Clipping Protection Circuit
Many powered subwoofers on the market produce distorted sounds as a result of clipping
at high input levels. The proprietary ENERGY Clipping Protection Circuit (CPC)
continuously senses the input signal level and automatically adjusts to prevent clipping of the
waveform, maintaining undistorted bass reproduction.
High Level Input
The High Level inputs allow you to connect your subwoofer to the speaker outputs of any
A/V Receiver or power amplifier. See “Subwoofer Connection to your Audio/Video System”.
Low-Level RCA Input Jacks
The two RCA Input jacks allow you to connect your subwoofer to EITHER: 1) The
subwoofer mono output of an A/V Receiver/Processor OR 2) The subwoofer output of an
External Crossover.
NOTE: When using the External Crossover Input, the subwoofer Level Control and LP
Filter Control on the subwoofer’s rear panel are bypassed and have no effect on the
subwoofer.
SUBWOOFER OPERATING CONTROLS
Subwoofer Level Control
This rotary control adjusts the output level of your ENERGY subwoofer and should be
used to balance the level of the subwoofer with that of your main satellite speakers. See
“Set-up Calibration”.
LP Filter Control
This rotary control adjusts the high frequency roll-off of the subwoofer. Continuously variable
from 50Hz to 100Hz, it is used to precisely match the subwoofer bass reproduction with
that of your main/satellite speakers. See “Set-up Calibration”.
ROOM ACOUSTICS &
SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT
ENERGY subwoofers can be placed virtually anywhere in your listening room without
significantly affecting the stereo image of your main speakers. However, interactions between
any subwoofer and a room’s acoustic properties will have some impact on the overall
bass performance.
Reading this section will help you to find a placement for the subwoofer in your room which
will yield the best bass performance.
CAUTION: ENERGY SUBWOOFERS HAVE A BUILT-IN AMPLIFIER AND MUST HAVE
ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR COOLING PURPOSES. DO NOT PLACE THE
SUBWOOFER NEAR HEAT SOURCES, OR ANYTHING WHICH MIGHT OBSTRUCT
VENTILATION.
Although a clear path between the subwoofer and listening position is not required, it is
important to leave approximately 4 inches (10cm) of clearance between the subwoofer and
walls or room furnishings.
Generally, shorter runs of hook-up cables are also preferable (and easier to hide), therefore
locating your subwoofer relatively close to your audio equipment is often desirable.
The interaction between room acoustics and any subwoofer is closely related to the
subwoofer’s proximity to the walls.Typically, subwoofer placement directly in or close to a
corner will produce the most bass output, placement along one wall but away from a corner
will produce less bass output, and placement of the subwoofer further into the room will
produce the least amount of bass output.
It should also be realized that the corner location, although producing the most bass output
often yields ill-defined or “boomy” bass.The latter two locations will deliver progressively
more accurate bass performance.
We urge you to experiment with various subwoofer placements in your listening room to
find the position which produces “deep and smooth” performance. Often, moving the
subwoofer a foot or two (30- 60cm) can make a big sonic improvement.
Remember to use familiar musical recordings with an abundance of low frequency
information when you experiment with subwoofer locations.
POSITIONING & CONNECTING YOUR
ENERGY “TAKE 5” SPEAKERS
Using Your Take2 as Left and Right Main Speakers
For best stereo separation, we recommend the speaker pair be placed 6 to 10 feet (2-3 m)
apart. The distance from the loudspeakers to the listener should be about 1 to 1.5 times
the distance separating the speakers. See Figures 5 and 6 for connection and
placement.
The Take1 Center Channel Speaker
The purpose of the center channel speaker is to ensure that the central audio image,
including actors’ voices, appears to emanate from the screen. For best results the center
channel speaker should be located directly above, or below the TV screen. See Figures 5
and 6 for connection and placement.
Using Your Take2 as Surround/Effects Speakers
Surround effects speakers should be positioned adjacent to and slightly behind the primary
listening area, on the rear wall, side walls, or in the ceiling to provide the sense of
spaciousness and ambiance for either Dolby Pro Logic™ or the new Dolby Digital™
Surround source formats. See Figures 5 and 6 for connection and placement.
Amplifier Requirements
ENERGY speakers have been designed to be driven to high listening levels with moderate
power, while at the same time being capable of handling the power output of large
amplifiers. Most ENERGY speakers have 8 ohm nominal impedance, and will function well
with a wide range of amplifiers and receivers.
NOTE: If you are using more than two speakers per amplifier channel, please check with
the amplifier manufacturer to confirm that the amplifier can handle loads of 4 ohms.
CARE OF FINISHES
Your speakers should be gently wiped clean with a damp cloth from time to time to remove
any dust or stains. Do not use an abrasive cleaner. To remove dust from the grille cloth, use
the brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner or a slightly dampened sponge.
LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY
Warranty Outside of The United States and Canada:
Product warranties may be legislated differently from one country to another. Ask your local
dealer for details of the LIMITED WARRANTY applicable in your country.
IMPORTANT: Please retain the carton and packing material for this ENERGY
product to protect it in the event it ever has to be shipped to a service center for repair.
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.
WARRANTY FOR UNITED STATES
AND CANADA (see back cover)
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