ELAC S10EQ User manual

ELAC S10EQ/512EQ
POWERED SUBWOOFER
S10EO/S12EO
Powered Subwoofer OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Safety Instructions
1. General information
• Please read and follow these safety instructions.
•
Keep them safe for future reference.
•
Observe all warnings on the speaker and in the manual. Please check the speaker for damage
before use. The speaker must be in perfect working condition. Damaged parts may lead to
personal injury.
CAUTION! Subwoofers and active speakers may be heavy. Be careful when lifting them to
prevent personal injury.
2. Use only as directed
• Connect the speaker(s) according to the instructions in the manual.
•
Many ELAC speakers are equipped with spikes and/or anti-slip feet. They are explicitly provided for
levelling the speaker. For levelling on an uneven floor, unscrew the spikes or anti-slip feet by 2-3
turns of thread. The speaker should always be in perfect vertical alignment: the stability of the
speaker must not be compromised by using spikes or anti-slip feet as the speak er may tip -over.
3. Location
• Install the speakers on a level surface only
•
When choosing the location of these speakers do not place them in locations that are:
•
In dir ec t sunlight
•
Very humid
• Prone
to vibrations
• Exceptionally
hot or cold
• Near CRT Televisions (the speakers are not magnetically shielded and may cause color
issues with a CRT based TV)
• Close to magnetic cards (Since the speakers are not magnetically shielded placing
magnetic cards such as
credit cards or commuter cards may cause them to fail).
WARNING! Please ensure the product is perfectly stable to avoid injury from tip-over.
Please note, that stability can
be increased by using spikes on carpeted surfaces. However , the
mounting of spikes must be carried out carefully due to their very sharp ends which may cause injuries.
The stability on slippery floors can be increased by using Velcro fastening tape or double-sided
adhesive tape. Do not install the speaker near any heat sources such as radiators, heating valves,
stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat, or in areas where th ere is a risk of
explosion.
•
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
•
Do not install the speaker in a closed rack or in a closed cupboard.
• Do
not put burning candles on or near the speaker.
•
Do not install the speak er near transforme rs because el ec trom agnetic stray fields can cause hum
noise on woofers.
• In combination
with certain materials I lacquers I material surfaces, anti-slip feet or spike washers
may cause colored imprints on the surfaces.
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4.
Overload
Extreme overload
of
the
device
due
to
very high
volume
may cause damage
to
individual components.
Because
of
the
possible danger, you should
never
leave loudspeakers
under
extreme overload
conditions unattended.
5.
Service
DANGER!
Do
not
open
the
cabinet
because
of
potentially
hazardous
voltages
exist
inside!
Servicing
to
be carried
out
by
qualified service personnel only.
Servicing is required
when
the
loudspeaker
has
been
damaged in any way, such
as
damage
to
the
power
supply
cord
or
the
plug,
or
when
liquid has been spilled
or
objects have fallen into
the
loudspeaker, the
speaker
has been exposed
to
rain
or
moisture, does
not
operate
normally,
or
has
been
dropped.
To
reduce
the
risk
of
electric
shock
,
do
not
open
the
loudspeaker. Servicing
to
be
carried
out
by
qualified service personnel only.
6.
Fuse
links
Various faults
in
subwoofers
or
active speakers may cause
the
fuse
to
blow.
If
the
fuse blows,
only
replace
it
with
the
correct
fuse
type
and rating
as
shown on
the
rear
of
the
loudspeaker
on the fuse
holder.
7.
Cleaning
NOTE:
Clean
only
with
soft
,
smooth
cl
oth
or
with
dust
brush.
Do
not
use
scouring
agents
,
alcohol, benzene, furniture polish
or
other
agent
s
for
cleaning! Modern furniture is often coated with
multiple varnishes and plastics which can be
treat
ed with chemical agents. Some
of
these agents
contain substances
which
degrade
or
soften
the
rubber
feet. Therefore
we
advise you to place an anti
-slip mat underneath
the
loudspeaker
.
8.
Volume
CAUTION!
Cont
i
nuous
high
volum
e may
cau
se
se
vere
damag
e
to
your
he
aring.
Please
list
en
responsibly.
9.
Disposal
The packaging
is
made
from recyclable ma
teri
a
ls.
Dispose
of
this in an environmentally friendly
manner.
At
end
of
life
do
not
dispose
th
e speaker
with
the standard household
wast
e.
Th
e speaker
must be recycled in accordance
with
local legislation.
Ask
your
local
government
for
further
information on re
cy
cling as the device contains valuable raw mate
ri
als. Disable
the
speaker before
disposa
l.
10.
Power
This
subwoof
er is
only
intended
to
be
conne
cted
to
volt
ages that are lis
ted
on the rear panel
of
the
cabinet. Conn
ec
tion
to
a
ny
other
volt
age may cause irreversible damage
to
the s
ubwo
of
er
and will
void the warranty. Use
of
plug ada
pt
ers is
not
recommended because t
hey
may a
llow
connection
to
volt
ages other than those printed on the back
of
this s
ubw
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r.
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Philosophy
Thank you for purchasing this ELAC product.
Since
the
time
we
started (1926), ELAC has always striven
to
achieve
the
very
best.
Your
new
ELAC speakers are built
to
the
highest standards using high-quality components that are carefully
constructed
to
deliver
the
best-in-class sound quality. They are
developed
by
a passionate
group
of
individuals
whose
soul purpose is
to
bring a
new
dimension
of
sound quality into
your
home. Enjoy!
Before Use
Avoid
damage
to
the
speakers and
other
components:
• Carefully
unbox
the
subwoofer
to
avoid physical
damage
• Ensure
your
equipment
is turned
off
before
connecting RCA cable
• Check
to
ensure
power
cable
is
pushed in and secured
to
avoid electrical shock and injury.
BASH Technology
The BASH®
technology
implemented in
the
amplifier module
of
the
ELAC
subwoofer
features
power
reserves
with typically much
lower
levels
of
distortion. This is achieved
by
using an audiophile class A/B
power
amplifier
whose
supplyvoltage
is
regulated
by
a class D amplifier circuit
to
prevent
any
unnecessary
power
losses and
to
approach
the
efficiency
of
a class D amplifier.
Since
the
audio
signal is amplified in
the
analog domain,
the
high-
fr
e
quency
interfere
nce
typical
of
class D
amplifiers is minimized along
with
their
problem where
the
switching speed
of
the transistors is limited
leading
to
an increase
oftotal
harmonic distortion.
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Controls and Indicators
1. Power Indicator -This indicator will illuminate in blue signifying the subwoofer is powered on. There will
be no illumination
when the subwoofer is off or in standby mode.
2. Line
In- The line level connection is used to connect the subwoofer to your pre-amp/AV receiver. Use an
RCA cable (not included) to connect your AV Receiver with a single Subwoofer/LFE output to the LFE IN of
the subwoofer.
3.
Reset- The reset button enables you to revert to the original default settings. To reset, press and hold
the button for approximately 5 seconds until the light flashes, then let go. You will see that all settings
within the app are
back to the factory parameters.
4. Service- This connection is used for servicing the subwoofer and is not used for normal operation.
5. AC Inlet- This inlet is a standard IEC power jack. Use the supplied power cord to connect the subwoofer
to an available AC outlet.
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Subwoofer Placement
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Finding the
proper
placement
for
your
subwoofer
can
take
some trial and error,
however
here are a
few
basic
tips
to
get
you started.
In
most cases
the
best position
for
the
subwoofer
is
in the front corner
(1)
of
the
room.
Placing a
subwoofer
in a corner excites most room modes and offers
the
best chance
of
avoiding a null area
(a
part
of
the
room that experiences an acoustic reduction in bass).
If placing
the
subwoofer
in
the
corners creates
an
abnormal
amount
of
bass, you can
try
moving the
subwoof-
er
to
one
of
the
side walls
(2)
near
the
front
of
the room.
If
possible the best option is
to
move
the
subwoofer
around the room and find
the
location
that
sounds the
best from
your
normal listening position. There are many test discs you can purchase
that
provide the correct
test
signals
for
helping find this optimum location.
Note: The PHASE and DELAY functions built into
the
subwoofer
will also help
if
you
experience
any place-
ment
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ELAC Subwoofer App
Your
ELAC
subwoofer
incorporates
an
advanced, digital control system. Conventional analog rotary potentiometers
and switches have been replaced
by
a digital signal processor
(DSP),
which enables you
to
adjust
your
subwoofer
conveniently
and accurately. All parameters such
as
volume, cut-off frequency, phase, etc.,
as
well
as
the
automatic
calibration functions, can be adjusted with the help
of
a free custom smart device APP.
The digital control system also eliminates
the
possibility
of
unwanted
changes
to
controls and settings.
Note: A Bluetooth 4.0
low-energy
Android
or
iOS device is required
to
set up and
operate
this subwoofer.
If necessary, check the accompanying documentation
for
your
mobile device
or
contact
the
manufacturer's
support
hotline.
Note:
In
case
your
mobile
device
needs a 4 digit
code
during the subwoofer-pairing procedure, please use
"0000"
ANDROID
APP
ON
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Coogle play
You can
download
the
"ELAC SUB CONTROL" APP from
the
Apple
®
App
Store®
or
Google
®Play Store®.
Volume I
Mode
VOLUME: To set
the
output
volume
of
the subwoofer, use
the
slider on the
volume
line
to
the desired
output
level. The
output
setting
of
the
subwoofer
should be balanced with
the
volume
of
your
other
Hi-Fi/surround speakers. Avoid
setting
the
subwoofer
output
too
high
where
it dominates
the
overall sound.
Excessive bass results in a
"muddy"
and vague soundstage.
MODE: The
subwoofer
offers
four
sound presets, which can
be
selected using the
"MODE" buttons. "NORMAL" is
the
linear basic setting
that
is suitable
for
most
applications. "MUSIC" adds a subtle emphasis
to
the
low
bass range, while
"CINEMA" slightly boosts
the
"dramatic" bass frequencies around
50
Hz. The
"NIGHT"
mode
reduces the maximum volume so that you can still
enjoy
bass
reinforcement
when listening at night.
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SETUP
SET
UP:
The set up
mode
provides seven parameters that you can choose from
to
tailor
the
sound quality
to
your
preference.
LOW
PASS
The app allows you
to
set
the
frequency
range the
subwoofer
will reproduce,
providing a variable
"cutoff
frequency" range with a set "roll
off'
(attenuation rate).
You can change the
cutoff
by
sliding the circle along the
frequency
line. Choosing
the
cutoff
parameter
depends
on
the
configuration
of
your
respective loudspeak-
ers,
the
placement
of
the
subwoofer
and speakers, and
your
audio preference.
Below
is
a
guide
you can use
for
setting
your
subwoofer
cutoff.
Loudspeaker
configuration
Surround system with
LFE
channel
Hi-Fi stereo system with small loudspeakers
Satellite/subwoofer system (stereo)
Hi-Fi stereo system with larger
bookshelf
PHASE
Cutoff
frequency
Max
80Hz-
Max
80Hz-100Hz
50
Hz
-70Hz
Phase ensures the bass signals reproduced
by
the
subwoofer
blend seamlessly
with the rest
of
your
speakers. When the
subwoofer
and speakers in
your
system
are playing
in
phase, bass reproduction across
the
entire bass
frequency
range
sound uniform with
"no
holes" and no peaks
that
manifest themselves
as
a
droning bass sound at specific frequencies.
Adjust the phase
by
listening
to
music with strong
low
frequency
content,
preferably music you are familiar with. Adjust
the
slider
for
the
most audible
transition from
subwoofer
to
main speakers.
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AUTO
ON/OFF
This function automatically turns
the
subwoofer
on and off. The default setting
is
auto
on, which
is
in
a power-saving
standby
mode
that
continuously monitors
the
inputs for any signals. The
LED
glows
in a very dimly. When a bass signal
is
detected
through
the
RCA input,
power
is
automatically
turned
on with
the
LED
indicator
glows
brightly. If
no
bass signal
is
detected
within a
15
minute period,
the
subwoofer
will return
to
standby
mode.
Sensitivity
of
the
auto-on function ("AUTO ON THRESHOLD") can be set from 1-
10
mV. The correct sensitivity
depends
on
the
pre-amp/amplifier used but a value
between
3 and 6
is
generally
suitable.
If
AUTO ON/OFF
is
deactivated,
the
subwoofer
will be
turned
on
permanently
without
a stand-by mode.
PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER
The parametric equalizer gives you
the
ability
to
adjust
the
audio
output
(within
the
subwoofer
range)
for
your
preference. The app lets you choose and adjust
the
center
frequency, bandwidth, and gain.
The adjustments also enable attenuation and often eliminates unwanted reso-
nance. To reduce unpleasant resonance, identify
the
frequency
causing it
by
using
a
test
disc with
test
tones in
the
bass
frequency
range. Start
by
playing
the
bass
notes
in sequence. When a bass
note
sounds unnaturally loud, this is
the
room
resonance
that
you can
"dampen"
with
the
help
of
the
equalizer. To
do
this, set
the
CENTRAL FREQUENCY control
to
the
frequency
determined
by
the
test
disc.
Select a "NARROW"
bandwidth
and reduce
the
GAIN control until
the
bass
note
is
reproduced
with
the
same
apparent
loudness
as
the
other
frequencies. To selec-
tively
boost
a particular
frequency
range, you should increase
the
bandwidth
slightly (move
the
control
towards
"WIDE") and then slowly adjust
the
GAIN, avoid-
ing any unnatural
"droning"
effects.
DELAY
The "DELAY" parameter enables you
to
delay playback
of
the
subwoofer
audio
signal. This feature
is
particularly helpful
when
the
subwoofer
is
placed in ex-
tremely
close proximity
to
the
listening position
compared
with
the
rest
of
your
speakers. Increasing
the
delay
time
by
1 millisecond ("msec") will have
the
same
effect
as
moving
the
subwoofer
approximately
13
inches (33
em)
further away from
the
listening position. Consequently, a setting
of
20
milliseconds
would
be equiva-
lent
to
increasing this distance
by
approximately
21.5
feet
(6.6 meters). If you are
using a surround-sound receiver
or
amplifier
equipped
with
an
automatic calibra-
tion function, its
LFE
output
signal will automatically set
the
delay
time internally so
delay
on
the
subwoofer
should
be
set
to
minimum.
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AUTO
EQ
Your
subwoofer
is
equipped
with a easy-to-use and highly sophisticated automatic
calibration function. This activates
the
subwoofer
via
the
APP and instructing it
to
play a
measurement
signal and uses
the
built-in
microphone
in
your
smartphone
to
ishow
the
recorded
the
measurement curve, within
the
range.
Automatic room calibration is
performed
in
two
steps. The first calibrates
the
measurement
environment, i.e.,
the
microphone
and
the
sound
reproduction
chain. The second step measures
the
actual room
frequency
response.
Follow
the
instructions in
the
APP
to
carry
out
a successful measurement.
The auto eq
measurement
begins with
you
being asked
to
hold
the
smartphone
close
to
the
sound
opening
of
the
subwoofer
. The measurement can then
be
started.
Once
the
calibration step is
completed,
the
actual room
measurement
can
be
performed. Do this
by
holding
your
smartphone
at
the
listening position and start
step 2.
After
a successful measurement,
the
app
provides
visual parameters
of
the
meas-
ured room along with
the
automatically calculated filter function.
Press
"Apply"
to
use
the
filter data
to
compensate
the
frequency
response.
Press "Redo"
to
start
another
measurement.
Once
you have
accepted
the
measurement
with
"Apply"
,
the
equalization curve is
retained until it is overwritten
by
a
new
measurement. You can deactivate
the
au-
tomatically calculated
frequency
response
compensation
at any
time
by
switching
off
the
AUTO
EO
function in
the
SETUP menu (see picture at
point
2).
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SPECIFICATIONS
SlOEQ S12EQ
Enclosure Type Passive Radiator Passive Radiator
Amplifier
Type
BASH
Tracking
Bash
Tracking
Maximum
Amplifier
Power 400 Watts Peak/200 Watts
RMS
1000
Watts
Peak/500 Watts
RMS
Frequency Response
28Hz-
150Hz
25Hz-
150Hz
Crossover Frequency
50Hz-150Hz
50Hz-
150Hz
Driver
10"
High Excursion Doped Paper
12"
High Excursion Doped Paper
Cabinet
CARB2
Rated MDF
CARB2
Rated MDF
Port
N/A
N/A
Passive Radiator
10"
High Excursion Doped Paper
12"
High Excursion Doped Paper
Cabinet Finish Black Brushed Vinyl Black Brushed Vinyl
Dimension (WxHxD) 13.5" x 13.5" x13.5"
17"x17"x17
"
Net
Weight
311bs
Each
49.11bs
Standby Power Consumption
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Watts
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Watts
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ELAC
Americas
LLC.
North
America
Limited
Liability
Warranty
Powered
Subwoofers
ELAC Americas LLC. warrants
to
the
original purchaser
that
this
product
be
free from
defects
and
or
workmanship
for a period
of
3 (Three) years on
the
cabinet
and speaker
driver
and 1
(One)
year
on the amplifier from
the
original
date
of
purchase. During this
time
period, repair
or
replacement
of
parts will
be
free
of
charge
to
the
original
owner
(See
below
limitations).
Shipping
to
and return
from
the repair
center
will
be
the
responsibility
of
the original purchaser.
Limitations
• Warranty begins on
the
date
of
original purchase from an authorized ELAC Americas LLC
dealer.
•
Product
is
warranted only
if
used in
home
applications. Commercial use
of
this
product
is
not
warranted.
•
Product
that
has
been
modified
or
altered in anyway will
not
be
warranted.
•
Product
that
has
been
abused
or
subjected
to
faulty
equipment
will
not
be
warranted.
• Products with
defaced
or
removed
serial
numbers
will
not
be
warranted.
If
service
is
required
In
the
event
that
service is required, please
contact
ELAC America
at
714
-
252-8843
or
at
[email protected]
to
arrange for service
or
replacement. You will
be
responsible
to
provide
proof
of
purchase (Copy
or
original sales receipt). Shipping
to
and from
our
repair
center
will
be
the
responsibility
of
the
original purchaser.
Warranty
Outside
of
North
America
This
warranty
applies
to
products
purchased in
the
United States
and
Canada. For warranty
claims
outside
of
North America please
contact
the
local dealer/distributor in
the
country
of
purchase.
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11145 KNOTT AVE. SUITES E& F
CYPRESS , CA 90630