Next Level CI-SW10B User manual

FRONT FIRING SUBWOOWER
CI-SW10B / CI-SW12B
CI-SW10A / CI-SW12A
OWNERS MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing one of our Front Firing subwoofers.
You are now ready to take your listening experience to the Next Level!
CI-SW10B SPECS DESCRIPTION SPECS
SYSTEM DESIGN
FORWARD FIRING SUBWOOFER
- SEALED
DRIVER
10" WITH D SERIES 110 OZ MAGNET, ALUM CONE
AMPLFIER
300 W
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
27 H z
- 100 Hz
DIMENSIONS
12.5 x 12.5 x 14 d
WEIGHT
45 lbs
Standard FINISH
Black
Formica, Flat Black, Satin Black
CI-SW12B SPECS DESCRIPTION SPECS
SYSTEM DESIGN
FORWARD FIRING SUBWOOFER
- SEALED
DRIVER
12" WITH D SERIES 140 OZ MAGNET, ALUM CONE
AMPLFIER
500 W
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
24 Hz
- 100H z
DIMENSIONS
14 x 14 x 16 d
WEIGHT
66 lbs
Standard FINISH
Black
Formica, Flat Black, Satin Black
CI-SW10A SPECS DESCRIPTION SPECS
SYSTEM DESIGN
FORWARD FIRING SUBWOOFER
- SEALED
DRIVER
10" with C SERIES 60 OZ MAGNET, COATED PAPER
AMPLFIER
300 W
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
29 Hz
- 100 Hz
DIMENSIONS
13 x 13 x 16 d
WEIGHT
37 lbs
Standard FINISH
Black
Formica, Flat Black, Satin Black
CI-SW12A SPECS DESCRIPTION SPECS
SYSTEM DESIGN
FORWARD FIRING SUBWOOFER
- SEALED
DRIVER
12" with C SERIES 70 OZ MAGNET, COATED PAPER
AMPLFIER
300 W
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
27 Hz
- 100 Hz
DIMENSIONS
14.5 x 14.5 x 17 d
WEIGHT
55 lbs
Standard FINISH
Black
Formica, Flat Black, Satin Black
CONTENTS:
•High Velocity Subwoofer
•Power Cord
•(4) Rubber Feet
•User Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION! To reduce the risk of electricshock and fire, do not remove the inner cover below the top plate
or the back plate of this device. There are no user serviceableparts inside. Pleaserefer all servicing to
licensed service technicians. CAUTION! The internationalsymbol of a lightning bolt inside a triangleis
intended to alert the user to uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the device’s enclosure. The international
symbol of an exclamationpoint inside a triangle is intendedto alert the user to the presence of important
operating, maintenance and servicing information in the manual accompanying the device. CAUTION! To
prevent electricalshock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. CAUTION! To reducethe risk
of electricalshock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
1) Read Instructions—All safety and operatinginstructions should be read before operatingthe device.
2) RetainInstructions—The safety and operating instructionsshould be retainedfor future reference.
3) Heed Warnings—All warnings on the device and in the operating instructionsshould be adhered to.
4) Follow Instructions—All operatingand safety instructions should be followed.
5) Water & Moisture—The device should never be used in, on or near water for risk of fatalshock.
6) Stands—The deviceis not intendedto be used on a stand.
7) Ventilation—Thedeviceshould always be locatedin such a way that it maintains proper ventilation.It
should never be placed in a built-ininstallation or anywhere that may impede the flow of airaround the
product.
8) Heat—Neverlocate the device near heat sources such as radiators, floor registers, stoves or other heat-
generatingdevices.
09) Power Supply—The deviceshould only be connectedto a power supply of the type described in the
operating instructions or as marked on the device.
10) Power Cord Protection—Power cablesshould be routed so they are not likelyto be stepped on or
crushed by items placed on them or against them. Special attention should be paid to areas where the plug
enters a socket or fused strip and where the cord exits the device.
11) Cleaning—The device should be cleaned in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
12) PeriodsOf Non-Use—The deviceshould be unplugged when not being used for extended periods.
13)Dangerous Entry—Care should be taken that no foreign objects or liquids fall or are spilled inside the
device.
14) Damage Requiring Service—The device should be serviced by licensed technicians when: • The plug or
power supply cord has been damaged. • Objects have fallen or liquid spilled inside of the device. • The
device has been exposed to moisture. • The device does not appear to be operating properly or exhibits a
marked change in performance. • The device has been dropped or the cabinet becomes damaged.
15) Service—Thedeviceshould always be serviced by licensed technicians. Only replacementparts
specified by the manufacturer should be used. The use of unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
shock, or other hazards.

Please follow the guidelines below to ensure best performance:
AMPLIFIER SETTINGS
Please follow the 300 / 500 W (depicted below) amplifier settings below:
•Level Control: Generally 10 - 11 o’clock not higher
•Frequency or Low Pass Control: 9 – 10 o’clock
•Low Pass –9 -10 o’clock
•Phase: 0 -180 deg –adjust for max output
ABC
E
D
•A: Volume –Controls subwoofer level. This amplifier has a very high gain. Set the
level @ 10 - 11 o’clock or lower. Using at settings greater than 12 o’clock could
cause failure.
•B: Low Pass –Controls the amount of mid-bass. Normal setting is about half-way up
•C: Phase – Variable from “0” to “180”. Slowly turn until you hear optimal bass
response
•D: Phono Inputs (“Line-in”) – Feed signal to the subwoofer from the receiver
connected directly to the “Sub Out” on the receiver
•E: Speaker Level Inputs

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
•Wall Outlet: In the US 110V –20 amp service preferred as 12 gauge wire, used for 20
amp service, provides a better draw supply to the amplifier. There is a slight
improvement in tightness and bass speed going from 16 amp to 20 amp
•Rubber feet are included to provide isolation between bottom of sub and floor. This
isolation is necessary for clean bass
•Subwoofer response is complex and room interactive. In addition there is a break in
period of about 2 weeks to attain best performance. We suggest moving the sub to a
variety of different positions within the listening area
ROOM PLACEMENT
One of these placements may be best for your room/seating position. This can only be done
empirically and takes quite a bit of time, trial and error. Listening, over a period of months,
generally yields best sub position.
•Option 1 - Midway between front left and right mains speakers. This position is generally
preferred for its transitional coherence but is not “carved in stone”
•Option 2 –Midway along sidewall relative to the listening position
•Option 3 –Behind the listening position near a back wall corner. Note: Placing the sub in
a corner will increase output between 3 - 6 db. Ironically this corner option is generally
least desirable due to loss of bass detail
CONTENTS:
•High Velocity Subwoofer
•Power Cord
•(4) Rubber Feet
•User Manual

5-Years for Drivers for any defects or performance issues realized during the products normal
use, 2-Years for the amplifier, and 90 days for defects in manufacture or workmanship covering
the exterior fit and finish for peeling and cracks.
Home Theater of MA, LLC., dba Next Level Acoustics (herein “Next Level”), warrants to the original
retail purchaser only that this Next Level Subwoofer product (the “Product”) will be free from defects
in materialand workmanship for a period of five (5) years covering the drivers and cabinets, two (2)
years for the electronic components, and ninety (90) days covering the exterior fit and finish for
peelingand cracksfrom the dateof the original purchase from a Next Level Authorized Dealer.If the
Productis defectivein material or workmanship, Next Level or its Authorized Dealer will, at its
option, repair or replacethe warranted product at no additionalcharge, except as set forth below. All
replaced parts and Product(s) become the property of Next Level.Product that is repaired or replaced
under this warranty will be returned to you, within a reasonable time, freight collect.This warranty is
non-transferrable and is automaticallyvoid if the original purchaser sells or otherwise transfers the
Product to any other party. This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by
accident,misuse, abuse, negligence,inadequatepackingor shipping procedures, commercial use,
voltage in excess of the rated maximum of the unit, cosmetic appearanceof cabinetry not directly
attributableto defectsin material or workmanship. This warranty does not cover the eliminationof
externallygeneratedstatic or noise, or the correction of antenna problems or weak reception. This
warranty does not cover labor costs or damage to the Product caused by installationor removal of the
Product. Next Level Technology makes no warranty with respect to its products purchased from
dealersor outletsother than Next Level AuthorizedDealer. The warranty is automaticallyvoid if: 1)
The product has been damaged, alteredin any way, mishandled during transportation, or tampered
with. 2) The product is damaged due to accident,fire, flood, unreasonable use, misuse, abuse, customer
applied cleaners, failure to observe manufacturers warnings, neglect or relatedevents. 3) Repair or
modificationof the Product has not been made or authorizedby Next Level Technology. 4) The
product has been improperly installedor used. Productmust be returned (insured and prepaid),
together with the original dated proof of purchase to the Authorized Dealer from whom the Product
was purchased, or to the nearest Next Level factory service center. Productmust be shipped in the
original shipping containeror its equivalent.Next Level is not responsible or liablefor loss or damage
to Product in transit. This limitedwarranty is the only express warranty that appliesto your product.
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shall not exceed the purchase price of the product for which a claimhas been made. Under no
circumstance will Next Level bear any liabilityfor incidental,consequential or special damages. The
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in accordancewith Massachusetts laws in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Next Level reserves the
right to modify thiswarranty statement at any time. Some states do not allowthe exclusion or
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not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state
LIMITED WARRANTY
NON-COMMERCIAL SUBWOOFERS