Bryston TS-12 User manual
MODEL TS-12 SUBWOOFER
Quick Setup Guide
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Donotinstallnearanyheatsourcessuchasradiators,heatregisters,stoves,orotherapparatus(includingampliers)
that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prongareprovidedforyoursafety.Iftheprovidedplugdoesnottintoyouroutlet,consultanelectricianfor
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspeciedbythemanufacturer.
12.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
ortablespeciedbythemanufacturer,orsoldwiththeapparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Referallservicingtoqualiedservicepersonnel.Servicingisrequiredwhentheapparatushasbeendamagedinany
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. Donotexposethisapparatustodrippingorsplashingandensurethatnoobjectslledwithliquids,suchasvases,are
placed on the apparatus.
16. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the
AC receptacle.
17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
18. Donotexposebatteriestoexcessiveheatsuchassunshine,reorthelike.
SAFETY PROCEDURES
• EnsurethatyouconnectyourSubwooferonlytothetypeofpower
supply indicated on the amplifier faceplate, and ensure that the power
cord cannot be walked on or otherwise damaged.
• To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully
insert.
• Ensure that objects or liquids are not allowed to penetrate the enclosure.
• YourBrystonSubwoofersarefinishedinadurablevinyland
from time to time should be wiped clean gently with a
slightly damp cloth to remove any dust or stains.
For any additional information or service, contact:
BRYSTON LTD. Phone: 1-800-632-8217
677 Neal Drive
Peterborough, Ontario
Canada
K9J 6X7
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage“ within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance
(servicing)instructionsintheliterature
accompanying the product.
WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
3
QUICK-START SUBWOOFER SETUP
STEP 1
INPUTS: Your subwoofer has three options for input connection.
Do not mix these inputs; whatever output you are using on your receiver
or pre-amp needs to be connected to the same input on your subwoofer.
RCA INPUT: The most common input method is the RCA jack.
Using a standard RCA cable hook this input to an RCA sub output jack
on your pre-amp processor or receiver.
BALANCED XLR INPUT: If your receiver or preamp-
processor has balanced XLR subwoofer line-out connections, you may
connect a Balanced XLR male connector to the XLR female input on
your subwoofer.
HIGH LEVEL INPUT: Use the “speaker-level” or high-level
5-way binding post connectors only if your receiver or preamp lacks
a dedicated line-level subwoofer output jack. Connect speaker cables
from your amplier’s left-channel and right-channel speaker output
binding posts to the high-level inputs using banana plugs (single or
dual),spadeconnectors,pins,orbarecableifyouwish(unscrewthetop
of each binding post and insert the cable into the hole in the post; tighten
theknurledknobagainstthecable).Youcanrunthespeakercables
eithertothesubwooferrstorthespeakerrst. NOTE:BESURETO
CONNECT BLACK TO BLACK AND RED TO RED.
STEP 2
LINE OUT (RCA or XLR Balanced) : If you are using
more than one subwoofer the line out allows you to connect one
subwoofer to the next around your room. Be sure to use the same
cabling method as you have used from your pre-amp or receiver. Do
not mix the RCA, XLR Balanced, or High Level when daisy chaining
multiple subwoofers.
STEP 3
CROSSOVER : If you are using the Bass Management crossover
menu settings in your A/V receiver or pre-amp processor turn the
subwoofer crossover control to 150 Hz. If you are using the HIGH LEVEL
(SpeakerLevel)binding-postinputs,setthesubwoofercrossoverswitch
to80Hzforanyofourbookshelfmodelsor60Hzforanyofouroor-
standingmodels. Sinceevery room andsubwoofer location init will
react differently we suggest you try some other crossover settings as
well,forexample40HzwithapairofA1s.Youmayndthatthebest
sound in your room is achieved using a slightly higher or slightly lower
crossover setting to our suggestion above,
2
QUICK-START SUBWOOFER SETUP
k
l m
n
o
p
r
j
q
STEP 4
VOLUME : Setthevolumeto1/2turnoftherotationrange.Later,
during the set up process, you will likely return to this volume setting to
balance the output of the subwoofer to the other speakers. Your receiver
may be equipped with an auto-setup feature. These are very convenient
but will not always give you the most optimum audio quality in your room.
If you have the time we would suggest doing your set-up manually. You
can always compare your manual setup to the auto-setup to see which
one you prefer. After your initial set-up is complete, whether manual or
auto,youmayndyouwanttoturnyoursubwoofervolumeupordown
asmallamountafterlisteningtoavarietyofsourcematerial.Setting
up sub levels and proper sub placement in your room can be tricky but
worthputtingsomeeffortintoastheresultswillbesignicant.
STEP 5
AC INPUT : Your subwoofer is supplied set to either 115 volts
or230voltsdepending onthecountryweshippeditto.Ifyoumove
countries, this voltage can be changed by having a technician change
thefusetype(T6.3ALfor115VandT3.15ALfor230V)andmoveacable
inside your subwoofer amplier to the plug marked with the desired
voltage. Residents of some other countries will need to purchase an
adaptorornewproperpowercordthattsyourspecicsocket.
Once you have made appropriate connections from the A/V receiver or
preamp/processortothesubwoofer,nda nearbyAC wall outletand
connect the main power cord to the three-wire socket at the bottom of
the control panel. Move the power switch to the ON setting. The LED
POWER indicator should glow Green. Leave the switch at the ON
setting unless you go away for an extended period. Moving it to OFF will
shut down all power to the subwoofer.
STEP 6
TRIGGER: Use of the trigger input is an optional hook-up. If your
A/V receiver or A/V preamp-processor has a 12-volt trigger output,
youcan run a3.5mm connectorcable to thesubwoofer triggerinput
and your subwoofer will power on and off with your A/V receiver or A/V
preamp-processor. When the trigger signal is in the “off” mode the LED
willchangefromGreentoRedandtheamplierwillbeswitchedtoa
low power consumption standby mode. If you have multiple subwoofers
youcanruna3.5mmconnectorcablefromthetriggeroutontherst
subwoofer to the trigger input of the second subwoofer.
1
SPECIFICATIONS
Subwoofer Placement
The amount of deep bass you get from your new subwoofer will be quite
dependent on proper location in your particular room, the room’s dimensions,
and the location of your listening area. You can’t easily change your room
orits dimensions, soit’sworthwhile ndingthebestlocationthat willletyour
subwoofer deliver its optimum performance---smooth, deep and powerful bass
to your seating area.
The subwoofer does NOT have to be at the front of the room with your main
stereo speakers. Deep bass below 80 Hz is not directional, so it doesn’t matter if
the subwoofer faces you or is at the side or back of the room. Now get ready to
do the tried-and-true “subwoofer crawl.”
Move your subwoofer as close as you can to where you sit. If it’s a chair, move
the chair aside and place the sub where the chair was. If it’s a couch, slide the
couch temporarily out of the way and put the sub about where you usually sit.
Play a DVD movie with lots of low-frequency effects or a CD with plenty of deep
bass in the music, the kind that really kicks your sub into motion.
Foot Installation
The Model TS-12 Subwoofer comes pre-assembled with large
non-marring feet. Optionally you may install the included spike
feet by removing the large feet using the provided allen wrench.
Install the spike feet and tighten securely in the inserts provided at
the bottom of the speaker.
For speaker leveling, the height of both types of feet can be
adjusted by turning the top portion of the foot up or down the
thread. To adjust the height, loosen the foot from the bottom of the
speaker and turn the top portion to the desired height. Retighten
the foot securely. An allen wrench may be needed to secure the
bottom of the round foot while adjusting the height.
Height Adjustment
4
QUICK-START SUBWOOFER SETUP
Pick a location somewhere between these extremes. That’s it! Mark
the spot with some masking tape then move the subwoofer into that
position. Now put the furniture back.
Test the technique by playing the same deep bass selections, only
thistimesitinyourfavoritechair(wherethesubwooferwas).The
deep bass should sound just like it did at the place where the sub
now sits. You see, it works!
Now crawl around the room in the general area where you were thinking of
locating the sub or even in areas that you didn’t think of. Go several yards in
each direction--near the wall, out from the wall, towards a corner, away from the
corner, and so on on all four walls--while you listen for smooth and extended
bass response. At some locations, the bass may seem really exaggerated and
boomy. In other spots, it may almost disappear.
Model TS-12 Subwoofer
RMSAmpPower:
Cross-over Adjust :
Phase :
WooferSize:
HighPoweredDSPEngine:
LineIn(Usebalancedforout):
Balanced Line In and Out :
High Level In :
DynamicPowerSupply:
AnechoicResp.+/-3dB:
MaxSPLAnechoic:
Dimensions HWD inches :
Dimensions HWD mm :
Weight(lbs)each:
Weight(kg)each:
500 Watts
40 Hz, 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz,150 Hz
Variable
12”
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
18 Hz - 150 Hz
108 dB
21.5”x14.75”x17”
550x375x430
63lbs
29kg
Système:
Réglagedultre:
Phase :
Haut-parleur grave :
Circuit“DSP”deGrandePuissance:
Entrée de ligne :
Entrée et sortie de Ligne XLR Équilibrée :
Entrée Haut Niveau :
Bloc d’alimentation dynamique :
Réponse en milieu anéchoïque +/- 1.5 dB :
Sensibilitéanéchoïquemaximale:
Dimens.HWD(inches):
Dimens.HWD(mm):
Poids(lbs)chacune:
Poids(kg)chacune:
STEP 7
PHASE and POLARITY: This synchronizes the in/out
movement of the subwoofer cone driver with the other speakers in your
system. Once you have chosen the best location for your subwoofer, try
rotating the phase dial in 1/8 turn increments starting at 0 until you reach
180 and then switch to Polarity to 180 and repeat the process to see if
one of these settings produces deeper and smoother bass output in your
room. Once complete, move the dial back to the position that resulted
in the smoothest and deepest bass at several listening locations in the
room. If you hear no difference, leave the dial and the polarity switch at
the 0 position. Quite often the phase dial and polarity switch makes little
difference, but it’s dependent on your particular room’s dimensions and
subwoofer location.
STEP 8
SUBSONIC: Settingthis switchto “ON”insertsa 20-Hzcut-off
lterinthesubwoofer’sbassresponsetopreventthesubwooferfrom
reproducingfrequenciesbelow20Hz,whichmayincluderumblefrom
studio air conditioning, subways or other undesirable artifacts. If you
play vinyl discs from a turntable, set this switch to “ON” to prevent the
subwoofer from reproducing turntable rumble and low-frequency record-
warp anomalies.
Leave this switch set to “OFF” for all other digital recordings and DVD
sound tracks that contain ultra-deep bass frequencies you want the
subwoofer to accurately reproduce.
STEP 9
GROUND LOOP: If your subwoofer is producing a 50 or 60 Hz
hum it is likely due to a ground loop. This is caused by a difference
in potential between the grounds of your receiver or pre-amp and the
subwoofer through your house wiring. If this occurs remove the Chassis
Ground Screw. If this does not remove the hum, contact your local
Bryston dealer for advise.
POWER INDICATOR: The LED Power indicator glows Green
when the subwoofer is powered on and Red when a trigger signal is
connected and in the “off” mode
QUICK-START SUBWOOFER SETUP
Bryston Head Oce 677 Neal Drive
Siège Social Bryston Peterborough, ON
Canada, K9J 6X7
Phone 1-705-742-5325
Toll Free • Sans frais 1-800-632-8217
Email • Courriel: contact@bryston.com
www.bryston.com
Table of contents
Other Bryston Subwoofer manuals
