Moderno M10 SUB User manual

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Moderno subwoofer. When properly
installed your new subwoofer will give you years of entertainment
pleasure. This manual will teach you about your new subwoofer and
will show you how to install and get the very best performance from
it. Please read it thoroughly.
TOOLS NEEDED
You will need the following tools to install your Moderno subwoofer:
• Pencil
• Keyhole or drywall saw
• Philips screwdriver
• Small level
• Fish tape or coat hanger
• Wire strippers
• Gloves
• Safety goggles
• Drill with ¼” – ½” bit (for test hole) and 1”
Flat bit (if drilling through studs)
BOX CONTENTS
Your Moderno subwoofer box should contain the following items:
(1) Moderno M10 Sub Subwoofer
(1) Paintable grille
(1) Mounting cutout template (in packaging)
SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT
The Moderno M10 Sub is designed to be installed into walls built with
standard 2” x 4” stud construction.
Ceiling mounting is NOT recommended.
Home Theater Placement
For highest output and best overall performance the M10 Sub should
be located in the front corner of the room. Place the subwoofer as
close as possible to the left, center and right speakers to assure
seamless integration of the sound from the main speakers and the
subwoofer.
N OTE : T HE SUBWOOFER SHOULD NOT BE MOUNTED IN THE SAME STUD BAY AS
THE LEFT
, CENTER OR RIGHT SPEAKER .
Use the following illustration as a guide.
Stereo Placement (2-Channel System)
In a 2-channel system the M10 Sub should be located in a corner of
the room, as close as possible to the left or right speaker. Corner
placement provides the highest output and best overall performance
for the M10 Sub subwoofer.
N OTE : T HE SUBWOOFER SHOULD NOT BE MOUNTED IN THE SAME STUD BAY AS
THE LEFT OR RIGHT SPEAKERS
.
Use the following illustration as a guide.
INSTALLING THE SUBWOOFER
Step 1. Determine the location for the
subwoofer (see Subwoofer Placement ).
Center the subwoofer between the wall
studs. Tap the wall and listen for a
“hollow” sound, or use a stud finder to
locate studs.
Step 2. Position the included cutout template
where the subwoofer is to be located and
trace the outline on the wall with a pencil.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to center the
template between the wall studs —
the edges of the cutout outline must
be at least 1” away from any studs,
to allow room for the RotoLock®
clamps to operate.
N OTE : R EAD S TEP 6 ABOUT RUNNING SPEAKER WIRE
BEFORE DECIDING ON THE FINAL LOCATION FOR THE
SUBWOOFER
.
Step 3. Drill a small hole in the center of the
outline you just traced.
Step 4. Insert a coat hanger wire into the hole
to feel-around for possible obstructions.
If there are obstructions, patch the hole
and select another location for the
speaker. Make sure that any studs will
be at least 1” away from the edges of
the cutout.
M10 SUB
SUBWOOFER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
M10
Sub
M10
Sub
Steps 1 and 2
Step 3
Step 4

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Step 5. Carefully cut the outline of the
mounting hole using a keyhole or
drywall saw. Remove the drywall from
the cutout.
IMPORTANT: Make sure your amplifier’s
power is turned off before perform-
ing Step 6.
Step 6. A) Run speaker cables from your
amplifier’s left and right main
speaker outputs to the subwoofer
location.
B) Run one speaker cable from the
subwoofer location to the left main
speaker, and another speaker cable
from the subwoofer location to the
right main speaker.
C) Pull the ends of all the cables
through the subwoofer mounting
hole. Mark each cable, such as
“From Amp Left”, and “To Right Main
Spkr”.
• Allow a few extra feet on each
cable, and leave enough cable slack
so you can strip the insulation from the conductors when
you’re ready to connect to the subwoofer.
Use high-quality cable such as HomeTech HTC100 16/4 cable.
N OTE
: I F SPEAKER CABLE IS TO BE RUN THROUGH
WALLS OR CEILINGS
, THE CABLE MUST BE UL- AND
CL-
RATED FOR YOUR SAFETY AND BUILDING CODE
COMPLIANCE
.
Step 7. Your subwoofer’s performance can be
enhanced by insulating the wall
cavity with fiberglass insulation. When
insulating speakers, it is best to use a
sheet of unfaced fiberglass insulation
behind and around the sides of the
speaker.
Step 8. Connect the cables from the amplifier
and the cables from the main speakers to the subwoofer as
shown in the illustration below. Connect the positive (“+”) wires
to the subwoofer’s red terminals, and connect the negative
(“–”) wires to the subwoofer’s black terminals.
The subwoofer’s connectors are spring-loaded. Push the lever
down to open the connector and insert the exposed wire into
the hole. Double-check that all connections are correct.
Incorrect connections can damage your amplifier.
IMPORTANT: Be sure not to let any stray ‘+’ and ‘–’
wires touch each other. Touching wires can cause a
short-circuit that could damage your amplifier.
Step 9. Make sure all the RotoLock
clamps are in the full clockwise
position so that they are tucked
within the mounting hole’s border.
Insert the speaker into the mount-
ing hole.
Step 10. Tighten the eight screws on the
front of the speaker baffle evenly
until the speaker is seated snugly
and evenly against the wall.
IMPORTANT: If you are using a
drill or electric screwdriver to
tighten the screws be sure use
the lowest torque setting.
Step 11. Install the grille by placing it into
the speaker baffle. Powerful
magnets on the grille and on the
speaker baffle will hold the grille
firmly on the speaker.
IF YOU’RE USING THE
M10 SUB IN A HOME
THEATER SYSTEM
If you have connected the M10 Sub to a 5.1- or 7.1-channel home
theater system, you must perform the following setup procedures in
your surround receiver’s or surround processor’s Speaker Setup menu
in order to send the bass frequencies to the M10 Sub:
1. Access your surround receiver/surround processor’s Speaker
Setup menu.
2. Set the subwoofer output to OFF.
3. If the Speaker Setup menu provides a setting for Left & Right
Speaker Size, set the Left & Right speakers to LARGE. This will
send the bass frequencies to the M10 Sub.
• If there is no provision for setting the Left & Right Speaker Size,
the bass frequencies will automatically be sent to the M10 Sub.
4. The Speaker Size settings for your system’s other speakers should
be made according to their manufacturer’s recommendations.
PAINTING THE GRILLES
Moderno grilles may be painted to color-match their surroundings.
First, remove the grilles from the speakers then remove the scrim
cloth that is attached to the backs of the grilles. (The adhesive that
holds the cloth in place is reusable.) Paint the grilles with very thin
paint (5 parts thinner to 1 part paint), being careful not to plug the
holes. When the paint has fully dried, re-attach the scrim cloths to the
backs of the grilles and re-install the grilles on the speakers.
SPECIFICATIONS
M10 Sub
Woofer: 10" (254mm) Woven glass fiber cone,
dual voice coils, rubber surround
Frequency Response: 35Hz – 150Hz ±3dB
Impedance: 8 Ohms nominal
Power Handling: 150 Watts maximum
Sensitivity: 92dB SPL (2.83V 1 meter)
Grille Material: Perforated metal
Dimensions (W x H x D): 14 ¾” x 14 ¾" x 3 7/8"
(375mm x 375mm x 98mm)
Cutout Dim. (W x H): 12 ¾" x 12¾" (324mm x 324mm)
Shipping Weight: 10 lbs. (4.5kg) Each
Step 7
Step 10
Step 11
Step 5
Step 6
To Left
Main
Speaker
From Left
Amplifier Channel From Right
Amplifier Channel
To Right
Main
Speaker

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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
For answers to installation questions or an installation walk-through,
please call our Technical Assistance Department on any business day
at: [phone], from 7am to 5pm, Pacific Time.
OBTAINING SERVICE
If this product should need repair or service, contact your Authorized
Moderno Dealer for help, or use the following procedure:
1. Prior to calling, note the product’s model number, serial number,
purchase date, and the name and address of the dealer where you
purchased the product.
2. Contact our Technical Assistance Department at the above number
and describe the problem the unit is experiencing. If applicable,
they will issue a Return Authorization Number.
IMPORTANT: Do not return the unit to Moderno with-
out first obtaining a Return Authorization Number!
3. If you’re directed to return the unit to Moderno for repair, pack the
unit in its original shipping carton. If needed, you can obtain
replacement packaging from us for a small charge. Note: it is best
if you place the box into an additional outer “overcarton” before
shipment to minimize a chance of theft in shipment. Please include
a copy of the original bill of sale inside the package.
4. Contact a package delivery service such as United Parcel Service
or Federal Express to arrange prepaid (not collect) shipping. Do
not use the U.S. Postal Service.
IMPORTANT: Freight collect shipments will be refused.
5. Write the Return Authorization Number on the outside of the shipping
carton. For warranty work, please include a copy of the original bill
of sale inside the package.
6. Ship the packaged unit to:
Returns Department
Moderno
212 Avenida Fabricante
San Clemente, CA 92672-7531
WARRANTY COVERAGE (USA ONLY)
If within five (5) years from the date shown on the bill of sale the prod-
uct fails due to a defect in workmanship or material, Dana Innovations
will, at its option and at no charge, repair or replace the components
of the product which prove to be defective.
For this warranty to be effective, the bill of sale must show that the
product was purchased from an “Authorized Moderno Dealer”. This
warranty shall apply exclusively to the original purchaser and shall not
apply to products purchased for industrial or commercial use.
Furthermore, this warranty shall not apply if:
1. Damage to the unit was caused by accident, abuse or misuse;
2. The unit was opened, modified, or repaired by unauthorized
personnel; or
3. The unit was not used as outlined in the instruction manual.
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS
The warranty set forth above is in lieu of all other warranties, express
or implied, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or oth-
erwise. The warranty is limited to Dana Innovations products regis-
tered herein and specifically excludes any damage to loudspeakers
and other allied or associated equipment which may result for any
reason from use with this product.
Dana Innovations shall, in no event, be liable for incidental or
consequential damages arising from any breach of this warranty or
otherwise. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
have rights which vary from state to state.

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Due to continuous product improvement, all features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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