Wilson Audio WATCH Dog Subwoofer Series-2 - Manual (Page 42)

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configured more successfully without the use of the High Pass Filter. There is a normal
bass roll-off that occurs naturally in your listening room. This effect acts like a six dB
per octave low pass filter and rolls off the bass from your main speakers. By carefully
using the WATCH Dog’s Low Pass filter controls, along with the Bass Equalization and
Phase controls (discussed in Section 6), you can successfully integrate the main loud-
speakers in your system with the WATCH Dog without the use of the High Pass Filter.
Make sure the WATCH Dog power is off during the connecting process. Locate
the input section of the WATCH Dog on the rear of the subwoofer (See Figure 4). The
left and right “Line Level” inputs are used when the WATCH Dog is the subwoofer to
two main loudspeakers. The WATCH Dog automatically sums the information from the
left and right channels for the subwoofer. The WATCH Dog inputs are configured for
both balanced (XLR) and single ended (RCA) cables.
When connecting the WATCH Dog without the use of the High Pass Filter, a
second output from your preamplifier is required. If your preamplifier does not have
two sets of outputs, consult with your dealer about using high quality “Y” connectors
to facilitate connecting your subwoofer. From one of the preamp outputs, connect
your preamp directly to your main amplifier. From a second set of preamp outputs,
connect both left and right channels to the Line Level Input of the WATCH Dog.
On the WATCH Dog control panel, locate the switch labeled “BAL,” and “SIN-
GLE.” Select “BAL” for use with balanced cables, or “SINGLE” for use with single
ended cables (See Figure 5). In the same section of the control panel, locate the
switch labeled “PROCESSOR,” “REM,” and “LINE.” Select the “LINE” input. On the
control panel, locate the switch label “HP IN,” “REM,” and “HP OUT” (see Figure 6).
Select “HP OUT.” On the control panel, locate the switch labeled “LP IN,” “REM,” and
“LP OUT” (See Figure 7). Select “LP IN.”
Proceed to Section 6, “Control Panel Setup and Final Tuning,” to continue the
setup of your subwoofer.
Utilizing The High Pass Filter
The WATCH Dog employs a high quality High Pass Filter as a part of its
crossover design. The High Pass Filter can be used to filter bass from the main loud-