GoldenEar ForceField Subwoofers - Manual (Page 13)

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Complete Home Theater Systems
We strongly suggest that you use a matching GoldenEar Technology Left, Right, Center channel and
Rear/Surround speakers to complete your GoldenEar home theater system.
Powering Up the Subwoofer
Your ForceField subwoofer contains a built-in, active powered subwoofer section as well as an electronic
crossover. Each ForceField subwoofer must be plugged into an electrical socket (use an unswitched outlet if
possible) of the appropriate voltage (as indicated on the back of your unit) using the plug on the end of the
black cord attached to the electronics module on the back of the subwoofer. The ForceField subwoofer has
a special circuit which automatically turns the powered subwoofer section on when a signal is fed to the loud-
speaker and does not require an on/off switch. (When the Subwoofer is fi rst plugged in, the LED will fl ash for
30 seconds while the sub conducts a self-test, initializing the software and hardware. After 30 sec, if there is no
audio signal, the LED will turn off and the subwoofer will go into standby mode drawing a low amount of power
while waiting for an audio signal.)
The LED on the back panel will light up when a signal is sensed and the amplifi er will turn on. After you stop
listening, it may take up to an hour for the amplifi er to actually turn off. (Please note: In some instances, because
of RF presence in your area, the LEDs may not turn off. However, this is nothing to be concerned about as the
amplifi ers draw almost no power when they are idling.) Please note: It is normal to hear a slight pop from the
subwoofer when the amp powers up.
NOTE: To prevent accidental damage to your subwoofer from overdriving the system, the subwoofer features an
internal overload protection circuit, which will turn the subwoofer off or down when overdriven or overheated
and will then resume normal operation after a few minutes.