Factor Electronics PRO-SUB12A User manual

PRO-SUB12A
Professional Active Subwoofer
PREMIUMAUDIOVIDEOANDPOWERPRODUCTS
Owners Manual
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IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS OWNER'S MANUAL IS PROVIDED AS AN
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING AID. FACTOR ELECTRONICS DOES NOT
ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY AS TO ITS ACCURACY AND SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE IN TORT OR CONTRACT FOR ANY DIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM THE INSTALLATION, USE OR
INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO WATER, RAIN OR MOISTURE. THIS APPLIANCE
SHOULD NOT DAMPENED BY WATER DROPS OR SPLASHING. CONTAINERS OF
LIQUID SUCH AS VASES SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THIS APPLIANCE.
Immed ately upon rece pt, nspect the un t and sh pp ng conta ner for nd cat ons of mproper
handl ng or n-trans t damage. Th s equ pment was carefully nspected and tested before
leav ng the factory. Not fy the Transportat on Company, Wholesaler or Reta ler mmed ately f
any damage s found. Be sure to save the carton and pack ng mater al as ev dence of damage
for later nspect on. DO NOT SHIP the un t back to the factory unless author zed to do so by the
factory. IN TRANSIT DAMAGES ARE NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. DO NOT INSTALL OR
ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS UNIT IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Read and keep these nstruct ons.
• Heed all warn ngs and follow all nstruct ons conta ned w th n th s manual.
• Do not use th s un t near water.
• Clean only w th dry cloth.
• Do not block any vent lat on open ngs. Install n accordance w th the manufacturer’s
nstruct ons.
• Do not nstall near any heat sources such as rad ators, heat reg sters, stoves, or other
apparatus ( nclud ng amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar zed or ground ng-type plug. A polar zed 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 be ng walked on or p nched part cularly at plugs, conven ence
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessor es spec f ed by the manufacturer.
• Unplug th s apparatus dur ng l ghtn ng storms or when unused for long per ods of t me.
• Refer all serv c ng to qual f ed serv ce personnel. Serv c ng s requ red when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or ob ects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
• Operate the product only w th the voltage spec f ed on the un t. F re and/or electr c shock
may result f a higher voltage is used.
• Do not mod fy, k nk, or cut the power cord. Do not place the power cord n close prox m ty to
heaters and do not place heavy ob ects on the power cord and/or the product itself, doing so
may result in fire or electrical shock.
• Replace the protect ve cover over the speaker term nals after nstallat on. Do not touch the
70V speaker terminals as electric shock may result.
• Ensure that the safety ground term nal s connected to a proper ground. Never connect the
ground to a gas pipe, as a severe explosion and/or fire may result.
• Be sure the nstallat on of th s product s stable, avo d slanted surfaces as the product may
fall and cause in ury, property damage, electrocution and/or fire.
• Note when the un t s turned off t s not completely d sconnected from the wall AC power
outlet. Do not open the cover unless the device is unplugged from the wall AC power outlet.
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Introduction:
Congratulat ons and thank you for purchas ng the Factor Electron cs PRO-SUB-12A.
The Factor Electron cs PRO-SUB12A s a profess onal act ve sub-woofer des gned to
augment low frequency aud o n homes, theaters, record ng stud os and commerc al
aud o systems. The PRO-SUB12A extends the low frequency range of any aud o system
below 40Hz. Add the PRO-SUB12A to your ex st ng speaker system to enjoy powerful,
controlled low bass that can be ta lored to compl ment pract cally any stereo, surround
sound, or d str buted aud o system. The PRO-SUB12A prov des some un que features l ke
6 x M10 fly po nts that allow the PRO-SUB12A to be hung/flown from ce l ngs and trusses.
Th s s espec ally useful n restaurants, bars, f tness centers, reta l stores and commun ty
centers w th truss /open ce l ngs. The PRO-SUB12A can be concealed n the ce l ng wh le
prov d ng excellent low frequency extens on.
Unpacking
The PRO-SUB12A ncludes the follow ng parts:
1 x PRO-SUB12A act ve sub-woofer
2 x spare ma ns fuses
1 x AC Power cable
1 x PRO-SUB12A manual
Optional E uipment:
M-10 Fly Bolts (purchase these from your Factor Electron cs dealer to fly/hang
the PRO-SUB12A)
Back Panel Controls & Connections Diagram A (turn to the next page for deta led
explanat ons)
1. S eaker level In uts.
2. S eaker level out uts.
3. Line level in uts.
4. Line level out uts.
5. Auto ON/OFF.
6. Phase 0/180deg.
7. Power On LED.
8. Ground lift switch.
9. In ut gain control.
10. Signal limit.
11. Frequency adjustment
12. AC in ut.
13. AC mains fuse.
14. Mains ower switch.
15. AC voltage selector.

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1. Speaker Level Inputs:
The PRO-SUB12A can be connected to your
system multi le ways. Connect the s eaker
level out uts from your am lifier to the L/R
s eaker level in uts on the PRO-SUB12A.
If you are using a mono am lifier you can
connect a single mono s eaker level signal to
the L (left) s eaker in ut. The PRO-SUB12A
s eaker level in uts will acce t signals from
4/8ohm stereo am lifiers and also 25/70volt
mono commercial am lifiers.
TIP) When using a mono 25/70V commercial
am lifier use the 4ohm am lifier out ut to
connect the PRO-SUB12A and run your 25/70V
s eakers from the 25/70V am lifier out uts.
The PRO-SUB12A will not load down or lower
The reflected Im edance to your commercial
Am lifier. This can rovide better bass res onse.
2. Speaker Level Outputs:
When connecting the PRO-SUB12A to an
am lifier s eaker level out uts it is ossible
to use the internal crossover built into the
PRO-SUB12A to roll off low frequency's to your
main left/right stereo s eakers. This can roduce
a cleaner tighter sounding system. This also
eliminates ossible hase cancellations (di s)
and s ikes in frequencies where both the
PRO-SUB12A and you main left/right s eakers
are trying to roduce the same lower frequencies
EXAMPLE: Connect the L/R s eaker out uts
From your stereo am to the PRO-SUB12A
S eaker level in uts. Now connect the
PRO-SUB12A s eaker level out uts to your main
L/R s eakers. Set the FREQ control to a rox
80Hz. Now the PRO-SUB12A will roduce
Frequencies from 80Hz and below and your main
L/R s eakers will roduce frequencies from 80Hz
and above.
TIP) Check the rated frequency res onse of your
main L/R s eakers and look at the frequency
gra h (if available). S eakers may be rated down to
40Hz but may start to roll off stee ly after 80-100Hz.
Set the FRQ control to the oint where the frequencies
of your main L/R s eakers roll off. This will roduce
the best results.

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3. Line level Inputs:
The line level in uts are unbalanced -10dB
stereo RCA jacks. Connect the line level
out uts from your mixer, receiver (sub out),
or re-am lifier here. When using a mono
out ut connect to the LEFT in ut only.
4. Line Level Outputs:
The line level out uts are unbalanced -10dB
stereo RCA jacks. Connect the line level
out uts to your stereo am lifier, or another
sub-woofer When using a mono out ut connect
to the LEFT out ut only.
5. Auto ON/OFF Switch:
With this switch in the OFF osition the RCA-
OUT jacks will ass full frequency audio fed
from the RCA-IN jacks. With this switch in the
ON osition the internal crossover will affect the
RCA-OUT signal. Set the FREQ control to your
desired crossover oint. The PRO-SUB12A will
roduce the frequencies below the crossover
oint and the RCA-OUT jack will ass all
frequencies above the crossover oint.
This becomes a “High Pass” and a “Low Pass”
filter.
Example: With a sim le 2.1 setu . I have
read the s ecs on my two front L/R
s eakers and determined that their
frequency res onse is 100Hz-20kHz.
Set the FREQ control to 100Hz, set the AUTO
Switch to ON. Now connect an RCA cable
from the LINE OUT RCA jack to the am that
will be owering my main L/R s eakers.
with this setu the PRO-SUB12A will roduce
the frequencies below 100Hz and the main
L/R s eakers will roduce frequencies from
100 Hz- 20-kHz.

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6. Phase 0-180 Degrees:
0 Degrees = the in ut signal will be in hase
with front surround s eakers. 180 degrees
the in ut signal will 180 degrees out of hase
from front surround s eakers. When the
PRO-SUB12A is ositioned on the same wall
as your front s eakers kee the PHASE switch
set to 0 degrees. When the PRO-SUB12A is
ositioned on the o osite wall from your front
s eakers set the PHASE switch to 180 degrees.
7. Power On LED:
When the main ower switch is ON this LED
will be green.
8. Ground Lift Switch:
The ground lift switch hel s eliminate audio hum
that can be caused by ground differentials
between different ieces of equi ment connected
together in the same system. Ground hum is
generally 60Hz hum which is easily noticeable
when the system is turned on. Press the ground
lift switch to minimize or eliminate the hum.
9. Gain:
This is the in ut level control. Adjust the in ut
level control to achieve the correct system level
In relation to the other s eakers in the system.
Always ay attention to the signal limit LED.
If the signal limit LED is flashing your in ut level
Is reaching 0dB. If the gain control is set too high
The am lifier will be over-driven. This can
damage the am lifier. Kee you in ut gain as
low as ossible while achieving your desired
sound ressure level.
10. Signal Limit LED:
When the in ut signal exceeds 0dB the on-board
cli limiter will automatically be engaged. The
cli limiter will limit the in ut signal to avoid
overloading the am lifier. If the Signal Limit LED
flashes momentarily the in ut is within a safe
o erating level. If the signal limit LED stays lit
solidly adjust the in ut gain control down.
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11. Frequency 40Hz-120Hz:
The Frequency adjusts the low ass filter for the
sub-woofer am lifier. The PRO-SUB12 will
am lify frequencies below this controls setting.
The PRO-SUB12A is designed to am lify low
frequencies which can not be re roduced by
most stereo or surround s eakers. Example:
check the frequency res onse of the main left
and right s eakers you are using. If the stated
frequency res onse is 100Hz to 20kHz, set the
FREQ control on the PRO-SUB12A to 100Hz.
The PRO-SUB12A will am lify frequencies below
100Hz which will extend the frequency res onse
of your system.
12. AC Power Input Connector:
Connect the su lied AC cable here and connect
to a 110V North American AC wall jack.
13. Fuse:
The PRO-SUB12A is switchable between
110-120V North American AC and 220-240V
Euro ean AC. Use the following fuses:
110-120V = 3am (AL) 250V AC
220-240V = 5am (AL) 250V AC
14. Power:
A lies ower to the am lifier. The am lifier will
remain in standby mode until an in ut
signal is resent at the IN RCA or s eaker
in ut jacks.
15. Voltage Selector:
110V-220V: This should be set to 110V for
North American ower. The PRO-SUB12A
Am lifier is com atible with 110V-60Hz North
American ower voltages and Euro ean
220V-50Hz ower voltages. You should
never need to adjust this switch once it is
set to the correct ower setting.
Your PRO-SUB12A is shi ed from the
factory set to 110V-60Hz North American
ower voltage.
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PRO-SUB12A Installation & Setup
The PRO-SUB12A provides several different mounting options:
1. Traditional floor standing:
The PRO-SUB12A rovides four large
rubber feet for floor standing installations.
The rubber feet hel to isolate the sub-woofer
from the floor and also kee the sub-woofer
from changing ositions due to vibrations.
3. Wall Mounting with the optional SPK-WALL-MNT):
The SPK-WALL-MNT can be urchased from your
Factor Electronics dealer and be used to wall-mount
the PRO-SUB12A.
2. Pole Mounting Additional Speakers:
The PRO-SUB12A rovide a sturdy metal ole cu
1-3/8” diameter for mounting additional s eakers.
4. Hanging / Flying: with optional Factor M-10 Fly Bolts):
The PRO-SUB12A rovides 6 x M-10 fly oints on the cabinet
for hanging/ flying from ceilings and trusses. There are four fly
oints on the back of the PRO-SUB12A and two fly oints on
the to of the cabinet. This rovides a variety of hanging ositions
Including strait down or angled with multi le angle adjustments.
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Installation and setup:
After un acking your PRO-SUB12A find a suitable location in your room to osition the unit.
Finding the best location is subjective. The following diagrams can be used as a guide to get the
best erformance for the PRO-SUB12A.
1. Connect the IN RCA jacks to the SUB LINE out ut from your receiver or re-am lifier using a
good quality RCA cable.
2. Plug the AC ower cord into the AC wall outlet.
3. Press the Power switch to the ON osition.
4. Play music through your system and adjust the VOLUME control to the desired level.
5. Select the ro er PHASE setting based on the following: Sub is in the front of the room
ositioned close to the main left/right s eakers = 0 degree Phase.
Sub is ositioned at the back of the room facing the main left/right s eakers = 180 degree hase.
6. Play music through your system and adjust the FREQ control to lay the sub-woofer below
the rated frequency res onse of the main left/right s eakers.
Diagram B Basic 2.1 Speaker Layout):
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Installation and setup:
After un acking your PRO-SUB12A find a suitable location in your room to osition the unit.
Finding the best location is subjective. The following diagrams can be used as a guide to get the
best erformance for the PRO-SUB12A.
1. Connect the IN RCA jacks to the SUB LINE out ut from your receiver or re-am lifier using a
good quality RCA cable.
2. Plug the AC ower cord into the AC wall outlet.
3. Press the Power switch to the ON osition.
4. Play music through your system and adjust the VOLUME control to the desired level.
5. Select the ro er PHASE setting based on the following: Sub is in the front of the room
ositioned close to the main left/right s eakers = 0 degree Phase. Sub is ositioned at the
back of the room facing the main left/right s eakers = 180 degree hase.
6. Play music through your system and adjust the FREQ control to lay the sub-woofer below
the rated frequency res onse of the main left/right s eakers.
Diagram C Basic 5.1 Speaker Layout):
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Installation and setup:
After un acking your PRO-SUB12A find a suitable location in your room to osition the unit.
Finding the best location is subjective. The following diagrams can be used as a guide to get the
best erformance for the PRO-SUB12A.
1. Connect the IN RCA jacks to the SUB LINE out ut from your receiver or re-am lifier using a
good quality RCA cable.
2. Plug the AC ower cord into the AC wall outlet.
3. Press the Power switch to the ON osition.
4. Play music through your system and adjust the VOLUME control to the desired level.
5. Select the ro er PHASE setting based on the following: Sub is in the front of the room
ositioned close to the main left/right s eakers = 0 degree Phase. Sub is ositioned at the
back of the room facing the main left/right s eakers = 180 degree hase.
6. Play music through your system and adjust the FREQ control to lay the sub-woofer below
the rated frequency res onse of the main left/right s eakers.
Diagram D Basic 5.1 Corner Speaker Layout):
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Installation and setup:
After un acking your PRO-SUB12A find a suitable location in your room to osition the unit.
Finding the best location is subjective. The following diagrams can be used as a guide to get the
best erformance for the PRO-SUB12A.
1. Connect the IN RCA jacks to the SUB LINE out ut from your receiver or re-am lifier using a
good quality RCA cable.
2. Plug the AC ower cord into the AC wall outlet.
3. Press the Power switch to the ON osition.
4. Play music through your system and adjust the VOLUME control to the desired level.
5. Select the ro er PHASE setting based on the following: Sub is in the front of the room
ositioned close to the main left/right s eakers = 0 degree Phase. Sub is ositioned at the
back of the room facing the main left/right s eakers = 180 degree hase.
6. Play music through your system and adjust the FREQ control to lay the sub-woofer below
the rated frequency res onse of the main left/right s eakers.
Diagram E Basic 6.1 Speaker Layout):
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Installation and setup:
After un acking your PRO-SUB12A find a suitable location in your room to osition the unit.
Finding the best location is subjective. The following diagrams can be used as a guide to get the
best erformance for the PRO-SUB12A.
1. Connect the IN RCA jacks to the SUB LINE out ut from your receiver or re-am lifier using a
good quality RCA cable.
2. Plug the AC ower cord into the AC wall outlet.
3. Press the Power switch to the ON osition.
4. Play music through your system and adjust the VOLUME control to the desired level.
5. Select the ro er PHASE setting based on the following: Sub is in the front of the room
ositioned close to the main left/right s eakers = 0 degree Phase. Sub is ositioned at the
back of the room facing the main left/right s eakers = 180 degree hase.
6. Play music through your system and adjust the FREQ control to lay the sub-woofer below
the rated frequency res onse of the main left/right s eakers.
Diagram F Basic 7.1 Speaker Layout):
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Technical Specifications and Warranty 14
In an effort to constantly provide our valued customers with the latest advancements in technology,
Factor Electronics specifications are subject to change from time to time without notice.
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Warranty
Factor Electronics am lifiers are warranted to be free from defects in workmanshi and materials
for a eriod of three (3) years from the date of urchase without charge for arts or labor.
This warranty a lies only to the original owner. The owners res onsibilities are to rovide roof
of urchase from an authorized Factor Electronics dealer/distributor and trans ortation to the
dealer/distributor the unit was urchased from or Factor Electronics. This warranty does not
a ly to units that have been subject to misuse, abuse, neglect or im ro er installation, and does
not a ly to re airs or alterations made by unauthorized ersonnel. This warranty s ecifically
excludes res onsibility for consequential damage. Retention of your original bill of sale is required
to obtain service under the terms of this warranty.
Contact Information: Factor Electronics, 4159 McConnell Drive Burnaby B.C. Canada V5A-3J7
PH: 778-800-1918 E-Mail: [e-mail] Web: www.factorelectronics.com
Amplifier:
Class – D
Power @ 4ohms – 600W RMS/1200W Peak
Frequency Res onse - 20Hz-200Hz
THD - .05%
Signal – Noise - 102dB
Dam ing Factor @ 1kHz - >300
Line In ut Sensitivity – 24Ohms
Line In ut Im edance – 10KOhms
S eaker In/Out – 4/8Ohms + 25/70V
Phase Polarity Switch – 0deg – 180deg
Variable Crossover – Analog 40Hz-180Hz
Thermostatically Controlled Fan Cooling
Chassis Ground Lift Switch
AC- 110-120V 60Hz / 220-240V 50Hz Switchable
Woofer:
12” Professional Sub-woofer
Frame – Cast Aluminum
Cone – Treated Pul Fiber
Nominal Im edance – 4Ohms
Power Handling AES Noise - 1000W
Frequency Res onse – 38Hz – 1.2kHz
Voice Coil Diameter – 3.935” / 99.95mm
Voice Coil Winding De th – 1” / 25mm
Magnet Weight – 7.02Lbs / 112.38oz / 3186g
Effective Dia hragm Diameter – 11.96” / 296mm
Cabinet:
15mm Birch Plywood Ported Enclosure
Black Tough Coat Painted Finish
4 x Rubber Feet
1-3/8” ole mount cu
6 x M-10 Fly oints
2 x To Plate Handles
Grille – Metal Power Coat Black
Dimensions (HxWxD) – 15 x 21 x 19”
381 x 533 x 482mm
Weight – 56lbs / 25.4kgs