Infinity PS410 User manual

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Powered Subwoofer
PS410
(120V)
Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Read
First!
CAUTION
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO
NOT
OPEN
CAUTION:
To
reduce
the
risk
of
electric
shock,
do
not
remove
cover
(or
back).
No
user-serviceable
parts
inside
.
Refer
servicing
to
qualified
service
personnel.
CAUTION:
To
prevent
electric
shock,
do
not
use
this
(polarized)
plug
with
an
extension
cord,
receptacle
or
other
outlet
unless
the
blades
can
be
fully
inserted
to
prevent
blade
exposure.
A
The
lightning
flash
with
arrowhead
symbol,
w~hin
an
equ
i
lateral
triangle,
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
to
the
presen
ce
of
uninsulated
'"dangerous
voltage"
within
the
product
's
enclosure
that
may
be
of
sufficient
magnitude
to
const~ute
a
risk
of
electric
shock
to
persons.
A
The
exclamation
point
within
an
equilateral
triangle
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
to
the
presence
of
tmportant
operating
and
maintenance
(
servicing)
instructions
in
the
inorature
accompanying
the
appliance
.
1.
Read
these
instructions.
1.
Keep
these
instructions.
1.
Heed
all
warnings.
1.
Follow
all
instructions.
1.
Do
not
use
this
a
pparatus
near
water
.
1.
Clean
only
with
a
dry
cloth.
1.
Do
not
block
any
ventilation
openings
.
Install
in
accordance
with
the
manufacturer's
instructions.
1.
Do
not
install
near
any
heat
sources
such
as
radi
at
ors,
heat
registers,
stoves
or
other
apparatus
(including
amplifiers)
that
produce
heat.
1.
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
th
e
third
prong
is
provided
for
your
safety.
If
the
provided
plug
does
not
fit
into
your
outlet,
consult
an
electrician
for
replacement
of
the
obsolete
outlet
.
1.
Protect
the
power
cord
from
being
walked
on
or
pinched,
particularly
at
plugs,
convenience
receptacles
and
the
point
where
they
exit
from
the
apparatus.
1.
Only
u
se
attachments/accessories
&
specified
by
the
manufacturer.
1.
Use
only
with
the
cart,
stand,
tripod,
~
PS410(120V)
bracket
or
table
specified
by
the
manufacturer
or
sold
with
the
apparatus.
When
a
cart
is
used,
use
caution
when
moving
the
cart
/
apparatus
combinat
i
on
to
avoid
injury
from
tip-over.
1.
Unplug
th
is
apparatus
during
lightn
in
g
storms
or
when
unused
for
long
periods
of
t
ime.
1.
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.
1.
Do
not
use
attachments
not
recommended
by
the
product
manufacturer,
as
they
may
cause
hazards.
1.
This
product
should
be
operated
on
ly
from
the
type
of
power
source
indicated
on
the
marking
label.
If
you
are
not
sure
of
the
type
of
power
supply
to
your
home,
consult
your
product
dealer
or
local
power
company.
For
products
intended
to
operate
from
battery
power,
or
other
sources,
refer
to
the
operating
instructions.
1.
If
an
outs
i
de
antenna
or
cable
sys
te
m
is
connected
to
the
product,
be
sure
the
antenna
or
cable
system
is
grounded
so
as
to
provide
some
protection
against
voltage
surges
and
built-up
static
charges.
Article
810
of
the
National
Electrical
Code,
ANSI
/
NFPA
70,
provides
information
with
regard
to
proper
grounding
of
the
mast
and
supporting
structure,
grounding
of
the
lead-in
wire
to
an
antenna
discharge
unit,
size
of
grounding
conductors,
location
of
antenna-discharge
unit
,
connection
to
grounding
electrodes,
and
requirements
for
the
grounding
electrode.
See
Figure
A.
1.
An
outside
antenna
system
should
no
t
be
located
in
the
vicinity
of
overhead
power
lines
or
other
electric
light
or
power
circuits,
or
where
it
can
fall
into
such
power
lines
or
circu
i
ts.
When
Figure
A.
Example
of
Ante
n
na
Grounding
as
per
National
El
ectrica
l
Code
ANSI/NFPA
70
installing
an
outside
antenna
system,
extreme
care
should
be
taken
to
keep
from
touching
such
power
lines
or
circu
it
s,
as
contact
with
them
might
be
fatal.
1.
Do
not
overload
wall
outlets,
extension
cords,
or
integral
convenience
receptacles,
as
this
can
resu
lt
in
a
risk
of
fire
or
electric
shock.
1.
Never
push
objects
of
any
kind
into
this
product
through
openings
,
as
they
may
touch
dangerous
o
lta
ge
points
or
short-out
parts
that
could
result
in
a
fire
or
electric
shock.
Ne
v
er
spill
liquid
of
any
kind
on
the
product.
1.
The
apparatus
shall
not
be
exposed
to
dripping
or
splashing,
and
no
objec
ts
fi
l
led
with
liqu
i
ds,
such
as
vases
,
shall
be
placed
on
the
apparatus.
1.
Do
not
attempt
to
service
this
p
roduct
yourself
,
as
opening
or
removing
covers
may
expose
you
to
dangerous
voltage
or
other
hazards
.
Refer
all
servicing
to
qualified
service
personnel.
1.
When
replacement
parts
are
required,
be
sure
the
service
technician
has
used
replacement
pa
rts
specified
by
the
ma
n
ufacturer
or
that
have
the
same
characteristics
as
t
he
original
part.
Unauthorized
substitutions
may
result
in
fire,
electric
shock
or
other
h
az
ards.
1.
Upon
completion
of
any
ser
v
ice
or
repairs
to
th
is
product,
ask
the
serv
i
ce
technician
to
perform
safety
checks
to
determine
that
the
product
is
in
proper
opera
t
ing
condition.
1.
The
product
should
be
mounted
to
a
wall
or
ceiling
only
as
recommended
by
the
manufacturer.
Ground
Clamp
Antenna
Discharge
Unit
(NEC
Section
81G-20)
Grounding
Conductors
(NEC
Section
81G-21)
Electric
Service
Equipment
Ground
Clamps
~
---------
Power
Service
Grounding
Electrode
System
:::...--------
(NEC
Art.
250,
Part
H)

INTRODUCTION
Infinity®
PS410
Powered
Subwoofer
The
Infinity®
PS41
0
powered
subwoofer
continues
the
longstanding
Infinity
commitment
to
accurate
sound
reproduction
.
Our
proprietary
technology
and
engineering
resources
work
together
to
deliver
uncompromised
low-
frequency
performance
in
any
stereo
or
multichannel
home
theater
system.
Unpacking
the
Subwoofer
If
you
suspect
damage
from
transit,
report
it
immediately
to
your
dealer.
Keep
the
shipping
carton
and
packing
materials
for
future
use.
PLACEMENT
Since
installing
a
subwoofer
can
be
somewhat
more
complicated
than
installing
full-range
speakers
,
read
this
section
very
carefully
prior
to
connecting
the
subwoofer
to
your
sys
t
em.
Should
you
have
ques
t
ions
relating
to
your
installation,
call
your
dealer
or
visit
www.infinitysystems
.
com
for
assistance.
The
performance
of
the
subwoofer
is
directly
related
to
its
placement
in
the
listening
room
and
how
you
align
th
e
subwoofer
with
its
satellite
speakers
.
Most
audio
authorities
believe
that
low
frequencies
(below
125Hz)
are
nondirectional
,
and,
therefore,
the
location
of
a
subwoofer
wi
th
in
any
listening
room
is
not
critical;
but
with
in
the
limited
confines
of
a
room,
reflections,
standing
waves
and
absorpt
i
ons
generated
within
the
room
will
strongly
influence
the
performance
of
any
subwoofer
system
.
As
a
result,
the
specific
location
of
the
subwoofer
becomes
important
,
and
we
strongly
recommend
t
hat
you
experiment
with
placement
before
choos
i
ng
a
final
location.
Placement
will
depend
upon
the
amount
and
quality
of
bass
required
and
upon
your
room
(for
example,
whether
or
not
your
room
permits
placement
of
the
subwoofer
near
either
satell
i
te).
Be
sure
to
leave
a
minimum
of
15cm
(nearly
six
inches)
between
the
wall
and
the
port
on
t
he
subwoofer.
Setting
the
v
ol
u
me
of
the
subwoofer
in
r
elationship
to
the
left
and
right
speakers
is
also
of
critical
importance
because
it
is
essential
t
hat
the
subwoofer
integrate
smoothly
with
the
entire
system
.
Setting
the
subwoofer's
volume
level
too
high
will
result
in
overpowering
,
boomy
bass
.
Setting
the
volume
level
too
low
will
negate
the
benefits
of
the
subwoofer.
Subwoofer
o
0 0
Left
Right
c
han
ne
l
channel
speaker
speaker
Primary
listeni
ng
area
Figure
1.
This
example
shows
the
subwoofer
positioned
behind
the
right
-
channel
sa
tellite
speaker
to
r
e-crea
te
the
actual
location
of
bass
instruments
in
an
orchestra
and/or
to
add
impact
to
movie
soundtracks.
I
PS41
0
(120V)
CD

CoNTROLs AND CoNNECTIONs
Rear Panel
~ PS410(120V)
8 oo·.
Q LEVEL • •
Green: On
Red: Standby Min • • Max
,------lFE@ NORMAl @
PHASE oo <@ 1BD'@)
80Hz
•
0
CROSSOVER
FREQUENCY • • e
50Hz• •150Hz
L 0 R
LINE LEVEL IN @ (@)
For LFE use L or R
ON~ ~ [oFF ~
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POWER
120V
60Hz
(\)Innnit)(
0 Subwoofer Level Cont rol
f}LFE/Normal Selector
@) P hase Switch
0 Crossover Adjustment C on trol
0 L ine-Levei/LFE Input
0 P ower Switch
fj Status LED Light

SvsrEM
CoNNECTIONs
If
you
have
a
Dolby®
Digital
or
DTS®
receiver/processor
with
a
low-
frequency
effects
(LFE)
or
subwoofer
output:
SUBWOOFER
OR
..----"-'""""
'/
'
LFE
OUTPUT
•
Gr9
on
LEVEL
•
0 •
Red
: S
tand
by
Min
• •
Mox
,....------ILFE
<@)NORMAL
PHASE
oo<@)
1IMI'
•
·a
CROSSOVER
FREQUENCY
.• •
50Hz•
•150Hz
R
@
For
LFE
use
L
or
R
Set
LFE/Normal
switch
to
''LFE."
If
your
receiver/processor
does
not
contain
a
Dolby
Digital
or
DTS
processor
but
has
subwoofer
outputs:
•
Q
LEVEL
• •
0.
G
ree
n:
On
Red:
Sta
ndby
Mtn• •
Mu
,-----ILFE
®
NORMAL
Receiver/Processor
PHASE
0'
~
180'
•
0
CROSSOVER
FREQUENCY
• •
50Hz• •150Hz
LINElFORI~
~-----_.
For
LFE
useLor R
J
Set
LFE/Normal
switch
to
"
Normal."
NOTE:
If
your
r
eceiver/
pr
ocesso
r h
as
o
nly
ones
ubw
oo
fe
r ou
tp
ut
,you
ma
y
u
se
e
ith
er
th
eLor R
input.
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PS410(120V)
~

OPERATION
Power On
Plug your subwoofer's ACcord into a wall outlet. Do not use the outlets on
the back of the receiver.
Initially set the Subwoofer Level Control 0 to the "Min" position.
Turn on your subwoofer by pressing the Power Switch 0. Turn on your
entire audio system and start playing a CD or movie soundtrack at a
moderate level.
Auto On/Standby
With the Power Switch 0 in the ON position, the Status LED Light fj
will rem a in lit in red or green to indicate the On / Standby mode of the
subwoofer.
RED= STANDBY (No signal detected, amp off)
GREEN = ON (Signal detected, amp on)
The subwoofer will automatically enter the Standby mode if it detects no
signal from your system for about 10 minutes. When it detects a signal,
the subwoofer will power on instantly. During periods of norm al use, you
can leave the Power Switch 0 on. You may turn off the Power Switch 0
for extended periods of nonoperation, e.g., whe n you are away on vacation.
Adjust Gain
Turn your Subwoofer Level Control 0 up to the halfway position. If no
sound emanate s from the subwoofer , check the AC-power cord and in p ut
cabl es. Ar e the connectors on the cables making proper contact? Is the
AC plug connected to a "live" receptacle? Has the Power Switch 0 been
pressed to the "On" position? Once you have confirmed that the subwoofer
is active, proceed by playing a CD, record or cassette. Use a selection th at
has ample bass.
Set the ov e rall volume control of the preamp li fier or stereo to a
comfort a ble level. Adjust the Subwoofer Level Control 0 until you obtain
a pleasing blend of bass. Bass response should not overpower the room
but rather be adjusted so there is a harmonious blend across the entire
musical range. Many users have a tendency to set the subwoofer volume
too loud, adhering to the belief that a subwoofe r is there to produce lots of
bass. This belief is not entirely true. A subwoofer is ther e to enhance ba ss,
ex t ending the re s ponse of the entire system so listeners can feel the bas s
as well ashe ar it. However, the system must maintain an overall balance,
or the music will not sound na tural. An experienced listener will set the
volume of the subwoofer so its impa ct on bas s response is alw a ys the re
but is never obtrusive .
Phase Control
The Ph as e Switch 8 determine s whether the subwoof ers pe a ker' spi sto n-
like action moves in and out with the main speakers (0 °) or opposite the
ma in sp e ak e rs (180 °). Proper phase a djustment depends on va ri a bles
such as room size, s ubwoofer placement and li stener po s ition. Adjust the
ph a se switch to maximize bass output at th e li s tening position.
~ PS410(120V)
Crossover Adjustment
The Crossover Adjustment Cont r ol 0 determines the hi ghest frequency
at wh i ch the subwoofer rep r oduces sounds. If your main speakers can
comfortably reproduce some l ow -frequency sound s, set this control to
a lower frequency setting, be t ween 50Hz and 1OOH z. Th is setting will
concentrate the subwoofer 's efforts on the ultradeep bass sounds requi r ed
by today's films and music. If y ou are using smaller b ookshelf speakers
that do not extend to the lowe r bass frequencies , set the Crossover
Adju s tment Control to a higher setting, between 120Hz and 150Hz.
NOTE : This control will ha veno effect if the LFE / No rm al Selector 6 is set
to LFE. If you have a Dolby Dig i tal or DTS processor / re cei ver, it will set
the lo w -pass frequency . Cons ult your owner 's manu al to learn how to view
or ch ange this setting.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
You may clean the enclosure us i ng a soft cloth to remo ve fingerprints or
to wi pe off dust .
The grille may be gently v acuu m ed. You may remo ve stains with an aerosol
cleane r: follow its instru c tions . Do not u se any sol v ents on the grille.
All wi r ing connections should be inspected and cleaned or remade
pe r iodically. The frequenc y of maintenance depends on atmospheric
conditions, the metals in v ol v ed in the connections and other factors, but
once per year is the minimu m.
If your subwoofer ever ne eds se r vice, contact your loc al infinity dealer or
dis t ributor, or vis it www.infinit y system s .com to find ase rv ice cen t er nea r
yo u.

SPECIFICATIONS
PS410
Frequency
response:
27Hz-
150Hz
(±3dB)
Maximum
amplifier
output:
300
watts
RMS
(20Hz
-
150Hz
with
500
watts
peak
no
more
than
0.1%
THO)
Crossover
frequency:
Driver:
Dimensions
(H
xWx
D):
(with
grille)
Weight:
50Hz-
150Hz,
24d8/octave,
continuously
variable
1
0'
(250mm)
MMD®
transducer
1
5-3/4"
X
12-1/2"
X
16-1/2"
(400mm
x
318mm
x
41
9mm)
38.61b
(17.6kg)
Infinity
engineers
continually
strive
to
update
and
improve
exist
i
ng
products
as
well
as
to
create
new
ones.
The
specifications
and
construction
details
in
this
and
related
Infinity
publications
are
therefore
subject
to
change
without
notice.
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PS410
(120V)
CD

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