Energy V-SW10 User manual

V-SW10
Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
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. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
~ncluding amplifiers) 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 wider blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consuit an electrician for 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. ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. USE only with a 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 carll _
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. 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.
15. 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.
17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
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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 product.
A 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 electrical shock to persons.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
WARNING: No naked flame sources - such as candles - should be placed on the product.
COMPANY BACKGROUND
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.
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.
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.
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 cor-
ner placement), or alongside a front speaker (creating a better blend with the front
speaker, but sacrificing overall volume). Experimentation with subwoofer place-
ment 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.
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WARNING: Do Not Open! Risk of Electrical Shock. Voltages in this
equipment are hazardous to life. No user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Place the equipment near a main power supply outlet and make sure that you can easily access
the power breaker switch.
WARNING: This product is intended to be operated ONLY from the AC Voltages listed on the back panel or included
pcwer supply of the product. Operation from other vottages other than those indicated may cause irreversible damage
to the product and void the products warranty. The use of AC Plug Adapters is cautioned because it can allow the
product to be plugged into voltages in which the product was not designed to operate. tt the product is equipped wtth a
detachable power cord, use only the type provided wtth your product or by your local distributor and/or retailer. tt you are
unsure of the correct operational voltage, please contact your local distributor and/or retailer.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of ENERG~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.

TERMINOLOGY AND CONTROLS
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VOLUME - This knob can be adjusted to control the level of output
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8 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 tum on and will
automatically tum off several minutes after a signal is no longer present.
«3 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 tumed 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 "SubwooferlPre-Amp Out". Connect a single RCA cable from that jack
to the CD LINE INiSUB IN on the rear of the subwoofer. A standard male to male
RCA cable is needed.
2. After connecting the single CD LINE INiSUB INconnection, 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. See Final System Adjustments, below,
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 8 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 appro-
priate 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 8 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.
RNAL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS
1. After having turned on the main power switch select the correct position for
the 8 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 recom-
mended that the subwoofer be unplugged from the AC.
2. Adjust the «» 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 fre-
quency range of the subwoofer blends well with that of the front speakers. Set-
ting 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 speak-
ers 70Hz to 90Hz and for the large f100rstanding speakers 40Hz to 70Hz.
4. Steps 2 and 3 might require repeating in order to fine tune your system. Ensur-
ing the proper blending between the speakers and the subwoofer is critical to
the performance of your system, as a whole.

UMITED WARRANlY POLICY IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
ENERGY®Narrants 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.
WARRANlY SERVICE
If you require service for your ENERGV® 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
Systems 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 ENERGV® Speaker Systems the costs of the return
shipment to you will be paid by ENERGY® Speaker Systems, provided the repairs
concemed fall within the Limited Warranty. The ENERGV® Speaker Systems Warranty
is limited to repair or replacement of ENERGV®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. 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 WAR-
RANTY applicable in your country.
WARRANlY OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
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.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Register your Energy Speakers at energy-speakers.com/register
FCC AND CANADA EMC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION:
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not in-stalled and used in accordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radiolTV technician for help.
Approved under the verification provision of FCC Part 15 as a Class B Digital Device.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user's authority to operate this device.
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE BEST CONFORME A LA NORME
NMB-003 DU CANADA.
EU COMPLIANCE INFORMATION:
Eligible to bear the CE mark, Conforms to European Union Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EC; Conforms to European Union EMC Directive 2004/1 08/EC.
WEEE NOTICE
Note: This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU) and Norway.
This appliance is labeled in accordance with European Directive
2002/96/EC concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE). This label indicates that this product should not be disposed
of with household waste. It should be deposited at an appropriate
facility to enable recovery and recycling.

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