Energy ESW-V8 User manual

SPEAKER SYSTEMS
OWNERS MANUAL
ESW-V Series
ESW-V8
ESW-V10

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS -
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of ENERGY" speakers! Proprietary technology
and high quality manufacturing will allow you to enjoy the most natural and
accurate music reproduction for many years. The advice offered in this manual is
aimed at helping you maximize and maintain peak performance, and therefore, your
listening satisfaction. Please take the time to read all of the instructions contained
in this manual to make certain your system is properly installed and functioning
correctly.
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CABINET CARE
Great care and craftsmanship has gone into the construction and finish of the
cabinet. Periodically use a soft, dry cloth to remove dust or fingerprints. Do not use
paper towels or other abrasive materials as it may damage the finish.
COMPANY BACKGROUND
SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT
The placement of your new ENERGY subwoofer is critical to its performance. The
three most common locations include: in the corner of the room (which can result in
a boomy or exaggerated low frequency response), placement along one wall but
out of the corner (moderate bass performance with increased fidelity over corner
placement), or alongside a front speaker (creating a better blend with the front
speaker, but sacrificing overall volume). Experimentation with subwoofer placement
is highly encouraged, as slight adjustments can create large benefits in sound
reproduction. To further test subwoofer placement, install the subwoofer temporarily
in your main listening position and while playing a familiar piece of music, walk
around the listening room until you find the best sounding position. This is a
possible location for the subwoofer to be placed.
NOTE: Please retain the carton and packing material for your ENERGY
products, to protect them in the event of a move or if they need to be
shipped to a service center. Product received damaged by a service center
that has been shipped by the end user in other than the original packaging
will be repaired, refurbished and properly packaged for return shipment, at
the end user's expense.
ENERGY speakers are the result of extensive research into accurate sonic
reproduction and represent the leading edge in speaker design and performance.
The finest components and cabinet materials combined with sophisticated
manufacturing and quality control procedures ensure many years of exceptional
performance and listening pleasure.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
We strongly advise that you resist the temptation to play the ENERGY speakers to
their full capabilities or experiment with critical placement and listening until they
have been properly broken in. This process should last approximately 50 hours. This
can be easily be done by putting your compact disc player on Repeat mode, while
playing a CD with a wide dynamic range at normal listening levels.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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 prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by
the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any 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.
Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, 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.
The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
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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.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol. Withil'1 an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the products
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) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
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TERMINOLOGY AND CONTROLS
o STATUS INDICATOR - The LED found on the front panel will illuminate in blue
when the subwoofer is functioning. If the unit is in Auto mode and is not
receiving a signal, the light will remain off.
e SPEAKER LEVEL IN - The Speaker Level inputs are designed to be used on
receivers or amplifiers that do not incorporate any RCA type subwoofer
outputs. If your receiver is equipped with an RCA type subwoofer output,
these speaker level inputs should not be utilized.
e LINE IN/SUB IN - These inputs are an RCA type LFE/stereo/mono input. If you
are connecting your subwoofer to a pre-amp/processor with a LFE or
Subwoofer pre-amp output, connect a single RCA cable to the LFE/Left input.
o CROSSOVER MODE - This switch allows for the selection of either crossover
Activated or Crossover Bypassed. (Please see the connections section for
suggestions on which mode is appropriate for your installation.)
" LOW·PASS FILTER - This control allows for the adjustment of the low-pass
filter. Adjustments can infinitely be made from 40Hz to 120Hz. This will
determine the highest frequency that the subwoofer will reproduce.
" PHASE - This switch allows for the adjustment of the phase of the subwoofer,
in relation to the speakers used in your system, from -180 to + 180 degrees.
8 VOLUME LEVEL - This knob can be adjusted to control the level of output
from your subwoofer. The level chosen should allow the subwoofer to blend
its output with that of the rest of your audio system.
o POWER MODE - This switch can be set to either On, Off or Auto. If the switch
is in the Off position, the subwoofer will not power up. If the switch is in the
On position, it will constantly remain on. If the switch is set to the Auto
position, when a signal is present the subwoofer will turn on and will
automatically turn off several minutes after a signal is no longer present.
o POWER CORD CONNECTOR - Connect the power cord from your AC outlet
to this input. Connecting your subwoofer to a surge protector or line
conditioner is always recommended. Do not connect the power cord to the
switched or unswitched outlet of your receiver as this could damage your
subwoofer and receiver.
CONNECTING YOUR ENERGY SUBWOOFER
CAUTION: All power should be turned off to your system before any
connections are made. Careful attention should be taken to ensure that all
electronic
components are not connected to an AC source. Not doing so
could result in potential damage to the system.
METHOD 1 - RCA - SUB IN FOR HOME THEATER OR LFE
APPLICATIONS
1 On the rear of the receiver/pre-amp there should be a single RCA type jack
marked "Subwoofer/Pre-Amp Out". Connect a single RCA cable from that
jack to the e LINE IN/SUB IN on the rear of the subwoofer. A standard male
to male RCA cable is needed.
2 After connecting the single e LINE IN/SUB IN connection, plug your ENERGY
subwoofer into an AC outlet. Do not use the AC outlet on the rear of your
receiver. After plugging in the unit, switch the Main Power to On.
3 Select either the Crossover Mode Active or Bypass O. The Crossover Mode
Active switch position should be used when connecting your ENERGY
subwoofer to a receiver without bass management or when you wish to
manually control the crossover and volume settings (such as in a music
system). The Crossover Bypass switch position should be used when
connecting to a receiver with bass management (such as in a digital surround
sound movie system). This connection defeats the crossover feature on the
ENERGY subwoofer, allowing this control to be handled by the receiver.
Adjusting the front panel Volume Control 8 will still be required.
4 See Final System Adjustments, below.
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METHOD 2 - SPEAKER lEVEl- FOR MUSIC APPLICATIONS
1 The other way to connect your subwoofer to your receiver is using a speaker
wire connection, by simply connecting the speaker wires from the Front
Left and Right Speaker Outputs on your receiver to the Left and Right
e SPEAKER LEVEL IN on rear of the subwoofer. It is imperative that speaker
polarities be maintained, one must connect the positive and negative wires to
the appropriate positive and negative terminals. Failure to do so will result in
an out of phase connection, severely limiting the amount of bass in your
system.
2 After connecting the e SPEAKER LEVEL IN (speaker wire) between your
receiver and subwoofer, ensure no fray wires are touching, as this could cause
a short circuit and damage your electronics. Plug your ENERGY subwoofer
into an AC outlet. Do not use the AC outlet on the rear of your receiver.
3 See Final System Adjustments, below.
FINAL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS
After having turned on the main power switch and having broken-in the
speaker, select the correct position for the 0 POWER MODE, either On or
Auto depending on your system. The Auto selection will leave the unit in a
self-sensing mode, such that should the unit sense an audio signal it will turn
itself on and then shut down after several minutes without signal, while in
the On position the subwoofer always remains on. Should the system not be
used for an extensive period of time, it is recommended that the subwoofer
be unplugged from the AC.
Adjust the 0 VOLUME LEVEL of your ENERGY subwoofer so that the volume
of your subwoofer matches the overall system volume. This ensures a smooth
transition between the low and high frequencies of your system.
3 Adjust the e LOW-PASS FIlTER on your ENERGY subwoofer so that the
frequency range of the subwoofer blends well with that of the front speakers.
Setting the crossover too low will create a gap between the frequency
response of the front speakers and that of the subwoofer, while setting the
crossover frequency too high will create a doubling of certain frequencies,
making the music sound boomy. When using small satellite speakers, the
appropriate crossover frequency should be from 90Hz to 120Hz, for the
bookshelf speakers 70Hz to 90Hz and for the large floorstanding speakers
40Hz to 70Hz.
4 Adjust the 0 PHASE CONTROL so that the subwoofer integrates fully with
the rest of your audio system. This control ensures that the subwoofer
operates in phase with the rest of the system, as an out of phase subwoofer
will either sound like it is lacking in bass performance or that its timing is off.
This setting will be determined by your listening position, the characteristics of
your listening room and its interaction with your ENERGY subwoofer. An out
of phase speaker means that the speaker cone is moving inwards when it
should be moving outwards, like the other speakers in your system, causing
cancellations of certain frequencies. By adjusting the phase control, one can
ensure that all speakers move in the proper direction, at the same time.
S Steps 2, 3 and 4 might require repeating in order to fine tune your system.
Ensuring the proper blending between the speakers and the subwoofer is
critical to the performance of your system, as a whole.
WARRANTY OUTSIDE OF THE
UNITED STATES
Outside of North America, the warranty may be changed to comply with local
regulations. Ask your local ENERGY dealer for details of the LIMITED WARRANTY
applicable in your country.
WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES
AND CANADA
Please see the warranty document on the back cover
"ENERGY", the "ENERGY" logo, are trademarks of Audio Products International Corp.

WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY
IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
ENERGY" warrants this product to the retail purchaser against
any failure resulting from original manufacturing defects in workmanship or
materials. The warranty is in effect for a period of: Passive Speakers: five (5) years,
Powered Subwoofers including the speaker - one (1) year from date of purchase
from an authorized ENERGY" dealer and is valid only if the original dated bill of
sale is presented when service is required.
The warranty does not cover damage caused during shipment, by accident, misuse,
abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification, failure to follow the instructions
outlined in the owner's manual, failure to perform routine maintenance, damage
resulting from unauthorized repairs or claims based upon misrepresentations of the
warranty by the seller.
WARRANTY SERVICE
If you require service for your ENERGY" Speaker Systems speaker(s) at any time
during the warranty period, please contact:
1) the dealer from whom you purchased the product(s), or
2) ENERGY" Speaker Systems SERVICE - Tel: [phone].
3) Additional service centers can be found by checking the ENERGY" Speaker
System s website: www.energy-speakers.com.
You will be responsible for transporting the speakers in adequate packaging to
protect them from damage in transit and for the shipping costs to an authorized
ENERGY" Speaker Systems service center or to ENERGY" Speaker Systems. If the
product is returned for repair to ENERGY" Speaker Systems the costs of the return
shipment to you will be paid by ENERGY" Speaker Systems, provided the repairs
concerned fall within the Limited Warranty. The ENERGY" Speaker Systems Warranty
is limited to repair or replacement of ENERGY" Speaker Systems products. It does
not cover any incidental or consequential damage of any kind. If the provisions in
any advertisement, packing cartons or literature differ from those specified in this
warranty, the terms of the Limited Warranty prevail.
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GARANTIE
GARANTIE AUX
ETATS-UNIS ET AU CANADA
La societe ENERGY" garantit cet appareil contre to ute defectuosite attribuable aux
pieces d'origine et a la maind'oeuvre. Cette garantie est valide pendant une periode
de cinq (5) ans (enceinte passif) et de un (1) an (extremes-graves) a partir de la
date d'achat aupres d'un revendeur ENERGY" agree; la garantie ne sera honoree
que sur presentation d' une piece justificative de la date d' achat.
La garantie ne couvre aucun dommage subi pendant Ie transport ou imputable a un
accident, a une utilisation impropre ou abusive, a la negligence, a une modification
non autorisee, a la non-observance des instructions decrites dans Ie manuel de
I'utilisateur ou des directives d'entretien, ni aucun dommage subi par suite de
reparations non autorisees ou de reclamations fondees sur une mauvaise
interpretation des conditions de la presente garantie par Ie revendeur.
SERVICE SOUS GARANTIE
Dans I'eventualite ou une reparation deviendrait necessaire pendant la periode de
couverture de la garantie, communiquez avec:
1) Ie revendeur aupres de qui I'appareil a ete achete, ou
2) Service EENERGY" Speaker Systems - Tel.: [phone].
3) Pour connaltre I'adresse de tous nos centres de service, consultez Ie site web
dlNERGY" Speaker Systems a www.energy-speakers.com.
Le proprietaire de I'appareil est responsable de son emballage et de tous frais
d'expedition a un centre de service ENERGY" Speaker Systems agree. Si I'appareil
est expedie a ENERGY" Speaker Systems aux fins de reparation, les frais de
reexpedition seront assumes par ENERGY" Speaker Systems a la condition que les
reparations effectuees soient couvertes par la garantie. La garantie est limitee a la
reparation ou au remplacement des appareils fabriques et distribues par ENERGY"
Speaker Systems. Elle ne couvre aucun dommage indirect ou consecutif de quelque
nature que ce soil. Si les conditions accompagnant toute pub Ii cite, emballage ou
documentation divergent de celles de la presente garantie, les conditions de la
presente garantie prevaudront.