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21A3895
FIRST
CLASS
STAMP
HERE
DCM1010, DCM1212, DCM1515
7676 S. 46th Street
Powered Home Subwoofer
PHOENIX AZ 85040-6400
Owner's Manual
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TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY DCM Powered Subwoofers are guaranteed against defects in parts and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. Speakers found defective during that period will be repaired by DCM without charge for parts.This warranty extends to the original purchaser from an authorized DCM retailer only. This warranty does not extend to equipment damage due to negligence, misuse, improper installation, shipping damage, abuse or accident.This warranty is void if
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SPECIFICATIONS SAFETY SYMBOLS AND STATEMENTS DCM1010 DCM1212 DCM1515 Amplifier Type: Class A/B Class A/B Class D Amplifier Power: 100 Watts 130 Watts 250 Watts Frequency response: 33-120Hz 27-120Hz 27-120Hz Inputs: Line level Line level Line level High level High level Line level Outputs: Line level Line level Line level High level Hi-pass subsonic filter: 18dB@30Hz 18dB@25Hz 18dB@25Hz o o o o o o Polarity switch: 0 /180 0 /180 0 /180 Driver/Passive Radiator: 10” 12” 15” Dimensions Height: 16” 1
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN CASE OF TROUBLE 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating should be routed so that they are not likely to be Your new subwoofer, once set-up and adjusted, should give you years of listening instructions should be read before the product is walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against opened. them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, enjoyment with your favorite movies and music. However, if you should convenience receptacles, and the
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OPERATION After you have connected your subwoofer, adjusted it for proper operation with the rest of your system, and experimented to find the best location for it, it’s time to sit back and enjoy it. As you do, here are some hints for getting the most out of your subwoofer. A) The subwoofer’s level control is designed to adjust the balance between your POWERED HOME SUBWOOFER subwoofer and main stereo speakers and should not be used as a substitute for OWNER’S MANUAL the bass or loudness contro
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CONGRATULATIONS... SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENT ... on your purchase of a DCM powered home subwoofer system. Your new After you have selected an initial location for your subwoofer and have connected subwoofer is one of the most exciting home entertainment electronic products it into your system, have a seat in your normal listening position and have available, adding impact and realism to recorded music and the wide variety of someone help you with the following adjustments: movies to be found on vid
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B) For use with A/V preamps and receivers that have 5.1 channel line level UNPACKING/PRE-INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ouputs. If your preamplifier or receiver has a single “subwoofer” output or “LFE” output, Unpack your new subwoofer carefully, keeping the carton and packing material for connect a shielded cable from the preamplifier output to either one of the future use. Also, write the serial number in your home records for later reference. subwoofer line level inputs. Refer to Figure E. Check
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Installation using line level inputs EXPLANATION OF FEATURES AND CONTROLS A) Using a preamp or receiver with line level outputs. Refer to figure A. If a preamplifier output is available on your receiver, or you have a preamplifier, 1) Polarity switch: This two position switch allows the best match of acoustic connect it to the stereo line level RCA type input jacks on your subwoofer. Use output between the subwoofer and the main stereo speakers in the region of the quality shielded cables and
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B) For amplifiers with two sets of speaker connections. An alternate method of connecting your subwoofer and main speakers is possible if you have a receiver or amplifier that can accommodate two sets of speakers that can be switched on at the same time and be connected in parallel. (Note that some receivers and amplifiers connect "A" and "B" sets of speakers in series, not parallel. A series wiring will not allow this alternate connection method for your 3 subwoofer. Consult the owner's manual
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WIRING AND CONNECTIONS PLACEMENT OR POSITIONING Turn off all power to your subwoofer and other equipment before making Your new subwoofer will work well in a variety of locations. However, placement in any connections. your listening room will affect its performance. Since the wavelengths of sound reproduced by your subwoofer are large compared to its size, those sounds are Installation using speaker level inputs omni-directional in nature. This means that locating your subwoofer in relation t
