Monitor Audio WS-10 User manual

owners manual

Contents
Introduction 1
Unpacking 1
FootFixing 2
AmpPanel&Controls 3
FrontIndicationLED 4
WirelessPairingfortheFirstTime 5
SetUp 6
OwnerInformation 6
Specication 7
TroubleShooting 8
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Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the Monitor Audio WS-10 Wireless subwoofer, which has been designed and constructed using
quality systems and materials to provide years of enjoyment, reliability and pride of ownership.
Music is and should be a natural enhancement of life. It stimulates the imagination, changes your mood, helps you relax, and
provides endless hours of entertainment. At Monitor Audio we pride ourselves in attempting to make the listening experience as
close as possible to the original ‘music’ production.
The WS-10 comes with a new C-CAM® drive unit and a class D, 100W amplier delivering deep, controlled, powerful bass. It also
has a very unique feature to Monitor Audio subwoofers, a wireless input. When used with the ASB-10 or the WT-1, the WS-10
becomes a wireless subwoofer with a range of up to 15 metres.
Please read through this manual to familiarise yourself with any safety advice and how to set up your subwoofer to achieve the
very best listening experience.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Unpacking
Care must be taken at all times when handling the WS-10.
A feature of the WS-10 is the exposed drive unit. Great care must be exercised at all times to ensure it is not
damaged during unpacking and when nally sited in the room. Any physical damaged caused to the drive unit
by not complying with this requirement will not be covered by warranty.
The mains power cord(s), right angled RCA adaptor, feet and xing screws are contained in a separate carton in the packaging and
should be removed prior to unpacking the product.
To remove the WS-10 from its carton place some protective material on the oor and having removed the accessories from the
packaging, carefully invert the carton. Also see the icons printed on the carton. Gradually pull the carton upwards to expose the
subwoofer. Remove xing tape from bag and expose the cabinet.
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FootFixing
The WS-10 comes with 2 dierent types of feet to be used depending on the orientation you chose to site the WS-10 in. There are
self adhesive rubber feet for xing to the cabinet for vertical use and screw in plastic feet for use when horizontal. Also included
are self taping screws to attach them. These are very simple to attach, but please ensure care is taken at all times and the correct
tools are used (philips screwdriver).
BEWARE. The screws are very sharp, and could cause injury if care is not taken when handling them
Horizontal Placement
Vertical Placement

AmpPanel&Controls
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1. Volume Control
This control allows the level or volume to be adjusted in order to achieve a balanced overall sound.To get the balanced sound
a selection of familiar music or lm excerpts will need to be played. Start with the volume at minimum and increase the level
control until a balanced sound is established.
If using an AV processor or AV receiver amplier, the system can be adjusted by the test tone function within the set-up
features. (Refer to the set up section in the AV processor or AV receiver amplier user guide.) When the subwoofer is correctly
set-up, you should not be able to identify its location easily in the room.
2. Bass Switch
This switch tailors the bass response of the subwoofer to your tastes. There are three settings: Music, Movie and Impact.
Movie mode has been developed for a combination of low bass and level; it goes down to 40Hz @ -6dB. Music goes down
to 40Hz as well but this gives a atter response. Impact has 2dB gain for maximum output power but at the expense of low
bass (47Hz @ -6dB).
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3. Phase Control Switch
The Phase Control is used to synchronise any delay between the subwoofer and main/ satellite speakers. When the subwoofer
is in phase with the main/satellite speakers the sound should be full bodied. Sit in a normal listening position whilst adjusting
the phase switch. Help from another person may be required. When set correctly the location of the subwoofer should be almost
undetectable. Experimentation is advised in order to achieve optimum results. However it should be noted that in most cases the
phase control switch should be set to 0 degrees.
4. Power Mode Switch with On-Auto Facility
With the switch in the ‘On’ position, the subwoofer is permanently switched on under all conditions. The unit would switch
to LFE input and stay there until a wireless signal is detected, then it will switch to wireless input, the wireless input will
always have priority.
In the ‘Auto’ position the subwoofer will automatically switch on when either an input signal is received on the analogue LFE
input or the ASB-10 or WT-1 is turned on. It will remain on until the ASB-10 is turned o, or a period of 20 minutes without
receiving a signal (from the WT-1 or analogue LFE input) before switching into standby mode until a signal is received once
more. If it turns o by timing out (no signal received) it can still be woken by turning the transmitter on. It will switch to
analogue input mode if the last paired device isn’t detected and no new transmitting device is paired within the rst 18s.
5. 12 Volt Trigger Input ~ Centre Pin = +12Vdc
For external power control from AV amplier/ receiver to the WS-10. Monitor Audio recommend using this function when
using the analogue LFE input. A 12 volt signal is supplied by the AV amp/receiver and tells the WS-10 to turn on from standby
mode. This allows a more accurately controlled auto on/o function, and is far more energy ecient. When using the 12v
trigger, the Mode Switch (4) should be in the Auto position, for it to function correctly. It will override all other kinds of
signal sensing.
6. Analogue LFE Input (RCA Type)
This input is to be used when connecting the subwoofer to an AV amplier/ receiver by the use of a cable. This is the default
input unless a wireless input is detected.
NOTE: If using this input, please use the provided right angled RCA adaptor.
7. Mains Power Switch
The Mains Power Switch should be switched to the ‘O’ position when the subwoofer is unused for extended periods. The
switch must be in the ‘On’ position for the subwoofer to function.
WARNING: Due to the mains switch location, the apparatus must be located in the open area with no obstructions to access
the mains switch.
8. IEC Mains Power Connector
The subwoofer is supplied with a two-pin mains input socket for connection to the mains supply. Use ONLY the appropriate
IEC mains lead provided with the product.
FrontIndicationLED
The LED on the front of the cabinet indicates whether the unit is in standby mode or operational. It will be illuminated red when in
standby, blue when operational in wireless mode and green when using the analogue LFE input.
When it is ashing blue, it is trying to connect to a wireless transmitter. It will default to green (analogue LFE input) if no wireless
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WirelessPairingfortheFirstTime
When pairing with the transmitter for the rst time, ensure that the transmitting device and the WS-10 are within 2 metres of each
other. Turn the WS-10 on at both the mains switch and the power mode switch (not auto). The LED will ash blue and within 15
seconds turn the transmitting device on (ASB-10 or WT-1). When they have paired, the LED on the WS-10 will turn solid blue. The
WS-10 will now turn on and o automatically when the transmitter is turned on and o.
When using the wireless input, the receiver (built into the WS-10) will start to look for the transmitter as soon as it is powered on.
The rst 3 seconds are to search for the last connected device and the following 15 seconds it hunts for new devices (if it doesnt
nd a previously paired one). If there is no device found, it would then go into wireless standby mode and will connect to the last
device once the signal is detected.
When using multiple devices with Monitor Audio transmitters and receivers in them, we would recommend not using them in close
proximity to each other. You will need to turn them on and pair them up one set at a time.
In normal use, once the pairing is done, it would only connect to the last device - i.e. the one that just paired in the setup. So if you
want to pair to new device, you have to repeat the above setup procedure again.
Positioning/InitialSetUp
Disconnect and leave the subwoofer unplugged from the mains until the installation procedure is completed.
The subwoofer should be sited in the most suitable position, preferably not directly in the corner of a room as this may cause
excessive bass boom.Once a desirable position is achieved it is important to check if the cables are long enough to reach comfortably
without being under tension. The optimal control settings will depend entirely on system conguration, room environment and
personal tastes. However, for initial trials set the controls as follows:
Volume Control Should be set to approximately 10 o’clock.
Bass Control Should be set to Movie.
Phase Control Should be set to zero degrees.
Mode Switch Should be set to ‘On’.
12v Trigger (optional) Do not connect at this stage.
Input If using the analogue LFE input, connect the cable at this stage. If using
the wireless input, either connect the wireless transmitter (sold
separately) to the AV receiver and turn both on or if using the ASB-10,
turn this on now.
Never connect or disconnect the RCA input leads with the subwoofer switched on.
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SetUp
Once the input cables are connected, the wireless transmitter and WS-10 are paired, and the controls are set in accordance with
the initial set-up procedure above, the subwoofer can be re-connected to the mains power supply and switched on at the mains
power switch.
Do not play any music or movies at this stage as the auto set up of the AV amp (if using one) will need to be run. If your amp has
an auto set up procedure, run this now.
When the auto set up is complete, check that the subwoofer settings on the AV amp are correct. The level should be no more/ less
than +/- 3dB. If not we would suggest adjusting accordingly and increasing the volume level on the subwoofer.
Now play a variety of familiar music/lm excerpts and adjust the level of the subwoofer until you are happy it integrates with the
rest of the system. The volume of the amp can then be adjusted to an average listening level. Once sure everything is working
correctly, double check the subwoofer level settings.
NOTE: It might be necessary to adjust the speaker/ subwoofer settings manually if they are not to your tastes or recommendations
in the speaker/ subwoofer manuals.
OwnerInformation
Product Details
Model: WS-10.
Product Serial No:
Amp Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Dealer Details
Dealer Name:
Address:
Town, Post/ Zip Code, Country:
e-mail address:
Both the craftsmanship and the performance of this product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a period of ve years
for speakers from the date of purchase (see conditions in the Important Safety Instructions booklet), provided that the product was
supplied by an authorised Monitor Audio retailer under the consumer sale agreement.
To help us nd your warranty details within our customer database, should the need arise, please take a few minutes to register
your product(s) online at: monitoraudio.com.

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Specication
Monitor Audio reserves the right to alter specications without notice.
This equipment is a Class II or double insulated electrical appliance. It has been designed in such a way that it
does not require a safety connection to electrical earth.
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System Format Active sub-woofer system – Dual HiVe Bass Reflex Port.
18mm MDF cabinet (CARB2 approved)
Low Frequency Limit 40Hz (-6dB)
Amplifier Power Output 100W @ < 1% THD+N
Maximum SPL 105dBA (@1m)
Amplifier Classification Class D amplifier with Switch mode power supply (SMPSU)
Bass EQ Switch Music/ Movie/ Impact
Phase Control 0 & 180 degrees
Auto Sensing LFE Input <2mV
Auto wireless audio input signal detection
Auto Standby After approximately 20 minutes if no signal sensed
Wireless audio source turned off
Wireless Frequency Band: 2400-2483.5MHz
RF Power: 2400-2483.5MHz ≤20dBm
Driver Compliment 1 x 8” (200mm) C-CAM®long throw driver.
Input Impedance > 20K Ohms
Mains Input Voltage AC 90-264V ~ 50/60Hz
(Auto Ranging)
Dimensions (H x W x D)
(Horizontal Inc feet)
175 x 375 x 480mm
6 7/8 x 14 3/4 x 18 7/8 Inches
Dimensions (H x W x D)
(Vertical Inc feet)
375 x 140 x 480mm
14 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 18 7/8 Inches
Connections 2.4GHz Wireless receiver, LFE in,
12v Trigger in (3.5mm mono mini-jack)
12v Trigger Input 5 - 12v via 3.5mm mono mini-jack socket
Power Consumption
Standby: < 0.5W (ErP approved)
Typical Idle: < 10W
Max Rated: 100W
Weight (unpacked) 9.70Kg (21lb 6oz)

TroubleShooting
Should you experience any technical, or set-up problems with your subwoofer please check the Trouble Shooting guide below:
My subwoofer will not turn on/ no power.
• Is the LED illuminated on the front of the unit? If not, check your mains lead is properly connected both at the subwoofer and
at the mains outlet. Also check the fuse of the mains plug (where tted).
• Is the LED red? If so, you have power going to the unit. It could be that there is no signal, or the 12v trigger is connected
and the source not turned on (see below).
• Have you got the 12v trigger connected? If so, the subwoofer will not power up until the source is turned on.
• Is the unit receiving a signal (12v trigger not being used)? Is the Power Mode Switch in Auto or On position, and signal source
turned on? Try adjusting the volume level of the source.
If it still does not turn on/ power up, please contact your local dealer/ distributor or Monitor Audio immediately.
No sound from subwoofer.
• Is the LED on the front red, blue or green? If it is red, then the unit hasn’t actually turned on. See above suggestions. If it is
green, then your unit is powered up and turned on in analogue LFE mode. If it is solid blue, it is in wireless mode and ashing
means it is searching for a transmitter. Check further suggestions below.
• Are the signal leads connected correctly? Check these. If possible, check by replacing with a second, working set.
• Is the volume level just very low? Try turning the volume on the source up a bit more.
• Have you tried switching input’s?
If it still does not output a signal, please contact your local dealer/ distributor or Monitor Audio immediately.
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Designed & Engineered in the United Kingdom
Made In China
Version 3. 2017