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FEATURES:
• 200 Watts of Powerful Low-end Bass for Rich and Full-spectrum Audio Experience
• 15" Long-throw Coated Woofer for Great Sound and Durability
• Adjustable Crossover for Variable Low-pass Filtering
• Low-level RCA & High-level MDP Inputs/Outputs
• Dual-port Enclosure for Efficient Release of Acoustic Energy and Thermal Build-up
• Small Footprint Design and Recessed Handles for Easy Mobility and Placement
• Feel the Music with Very Low-frequency Performance to 40hz
• Full-toned, Low
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Safety Instructions 8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so its location does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, CAUTION sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the RISK OF SHOCK ventilation slots. 9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, do not remove cover (or back). No user- stoves, or other
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Welcome... And Thank you for purchasing the SUB-1500 from VocoPro, your ultimate choice in Karaoke entertainment! With years of experience in the music entertainment business, VocoPro is a leading manufacturer of Karaoke equipment, and has been providing patrons of bars, churches, schools, clubs and individual consumers the opportunity to sound like a star with full-scale club models, in-home systems and mobile units. All our products offer solid performance and
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Listening For A Lifetime Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it's time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. VocoPro and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion and, most impor
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SUB-1500 200W Powered Subwoofer Contents Safety Instructions........……………………….…………………………………........... 1 Welcome……………….....…………………………….….…………………………........... 2 Listening for a Lifetime.……………………………….…………………….................. 3 Before Getting Started….……………………………………………………….............. 5-6 Understanding Subwoofers...................................................................... 7 Placement Precautions.………………………………….…………........................... 8 Getting Started..........................
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SUB-1500 Features The SUB-1500 features a low distortion internal amplifier, a built-in low-pass crossover, a phase switch, high and low level inputs/outputs and a dual voltage switch. The SUB-1500 is designed to handle a variety of connection options, allowing users increased freedom in system integration. FEATURES: • 200 Watts of Powerful Low-end Bass for Rich and Full-spectrum Audio Experience • 15" Long-throw Coated Woofer for Great Sound and Durability • Adjustable Crossover for Variable
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Before Gettin Started (cont.) Installation Environment 1. Water and Moisture - Do not use this unit near water - for example near an aquarium or the like. Damp basements should also be avoided. 2. Condensation - Internal moisture may form in the following cases: • Immediately after a heater has been turned on • In a steamy or very humid room. • When the unit is suddenly moved from a cold environment to a warm one • If moisture forms inside this unit, it should not be operated
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Understanding Subwoofers Before we get into finding a location for the SUB-1500 and making any connections, we want to be sure we explain some fundamental principles about subwoofer performance. Simply hooking up a subwoofer to an audio system like a loudspeaker can significantly compromise the performance of the subwoofer, and at times even make the system sound worse. Below are some important guidelines regarding subwoofer installations that can help you get a better sound in less time. Ro
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Placement Precautions Magnetic Shielding Precautions The SUB-1500 is not magnetically shielded and may damage a TV if placed in very close proximity. If you suspect or see any color distortion anywhere on a nearby TV, the SUB-1500 may be too close and should be moved away from the TV until the color distortion disappears. Basic Precautions DO NOT... • Place your subwoofer directly against a wall, leave at least a minimum of 1" of space. • Place against a radiator, panel heater or forced air-
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Getting Started Unpacking After unpacking the SUB-1500, you will have the SUB-1500 subwoofer, an AC mains power cable and this quick start guide. It is recommended to keep the original packaging material in the case that re-shipping becomes necessary. SUB-1500 Package Contents SUB-1500 AC MAINS POWER CABLE QUICK START GUIDE AC MAINS SUB-1500 QUICK START GUIDE POWER CABLE The Importance of Location As earlier mentioned, room acoustics have an enormous impact on the sound of speakers, especially
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Getting Started (cont.) Importance of Location Corner Placement This is the advice most often given because it usually yields a "loud" bass signal, however corner mounting also may cause the SUB-1500 to sound monotone and extra boomy on music. If excessive bass volume is your goal, this may be the answer for you and is worth trying. Corner Placement Highest Bass Output Lower Bass Output Medium - High Bass with "Boomy" Sound with Ouput with Smoothest Sound Smoother Sound ROOM ROOM ROOM Symmet
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Getting Started (cont.) Importance of Location Quick and Basic Placement Method Finding the proper position for the SUB-1500 is actually quite simple. You'll be happy to know that it doesn't require any special test equipment either. The only problem is, once you find the correct position, you may not like where it is. That's because it might not be tucked conveniently away in a corner or along a wall where it's out of the way. In fact, in might very well be in the way of something you need t
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Connecting the SUB-1500 Things to Consider Before Making the Connection • Evaluate the target equipment's available connections i.e., receiver/pre-amp mixer, speaker outs/pre-outs, RCA/MDP jacks etc prior to "settling" on a method and buying any necessary cables. • If your receiver powers, multiple, large, full-range main speakers, we do not recommend using the HIGH-LEVEL MDP speaker jacks. This will not improve the sound of the main speakers and may not utilize possible receiver- ba
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Connecting the SUB-1500 (cont.) Connecting to a Device with No Pre-amp Outputs If no line-level pre-outs are available, you need to run the speaker cables from your main amplifier to the SUB- 1500. Run the main LEFT and RIGHT speaker cables to the SUB-1500 HI-LEVEL IN binding posts. Be sure to double check that the polarity (-/+) on the receiver or amplifier matches the polarity on the binding posts of the subwoofer amplifier. Also, make sure that the - outputs on your main amp are true ground
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Rear Panel Description and Controls 7. HI-LEVEL IN jacks - These MDP binding posts are for 1. POWER switch - The power switch has three positions: direct connection of speaker output from an external OFF - AUTO - ON. While the OFF and ON positions are self- amplifier. explanatory, the AUTO position instructs the SUB-1500 to remain in STANDBY mode until the unit receives an input NOTE: These inputs are typically used for connecting signal. to a system that does not have "pre-out" or line le
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Powering On Test With the VOLUME control at minimum (fully counter-clockwise) plug your SUB-1500's power cord into any AC compatible wall outlet. The red power indicator LED will stay on as long as the SUB-1500 is plugged-in. If for any reason you do not want your SUB-1500 on, simply place it in AUTO-MODE by moving the switch to AUTO to have it turn itself off after 10 minutes of inactivity, or unplug it. Please ensure that your receiver's loudness control is off and that the bass tone contro
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Advanced Operations Adjusting the Crossover Setting The SUB-1500's built-in crossover creates an allowable frequency band available to subwoofer output. The available range is from 40Hz to 120Hz. If you would like the subwoofer to only output extremely low frequencies, you would want to select a lower frequency setting i.e. 40Hz. If you would like the subwoofer to output to include some higher frequencies as well as low frequencies, you would want to select a higher frequency setting i.e.
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Troubleshooting Solution Problem • Check the subwoofer's volume setting and • No Sound Only from Subwoofer all connections. If your receiver has a subwoofer on/off or variable subwoofer output level control, ensure that the subwoofer option it is turned on and that the output level is at maximum. • Make sure that the subwoofer's RCA cable is connected to the receiver's subwoofer output and not the subwoofer input jack. • Check: subwoofer volume / frequency /
