Panasonic SB-W340E User manual

ORDERNO. MD0604136C8
Subwoofer System
SB-W340E
Colour
(S)... Silver Type
SPECIFICATIONS
Specification
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Type 1way, 1speaker system (Bass-ref.)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 5
Woofer 12 cm Conetype
Input power (IEC) 55 W(Max)
Output sound pressure 80 dB/W(1.0m)
Frequencyrange 31 Hz - 173 Hz (-16 dB)
40 Hz - 148 Hz (-10 dB)
Dimensions(WxH xD) 152 mm x339 mm x258 mm
Mass 3 kg
Notes :
1. Specificationsaresubject to changewithoutnotice. / Mass and
dimensionsareapproximate.
2. Total harmonicdistortion ismeasured bythedigital spectrum
analyzer.
System : SC-HT340E-S MusicCenter System : SA-HT340E-
S
Front Speaker : SB-FS340E-S
Surround Speaker : SB-FS341E-S
Center Speaker : SB-PC340E-S
Subwoofer : SB-W340E-S
System : SC-HT340EB-
S
MusicCenter System : / SA-
HT340EB-S
Front Speaker : SB-FS340E-S
Surround Speaker : SB-FS341E-S
Center Speaker : SB-PC340E-S
Subwoofer : SB-W340E-S
System : SC-HT340EE-
S
MusicCenter System : / SA-
HT340EE-S
Front Speaker : SB-FS340E-S
Surround Speaker : SB-FS341E-S
Center Speaker : SB-PC340E-S
Subwoofer : SB-W340E-S
System : SC-HT340EG-
S
MusicCenter System : / SA-
HT340EG-S
Front Speaker : SB-FS340E-S
Surround Speaker : SB-FS341E-S
Center Speaker : SB-PC340E-S
Subwoofer : SB-W340E-S
System : SC-HT340GC-
S
MusicCenter System : / SA-
HT340GC-S
Front Speaker : SB-FS340E-S
Surround Speaker : SB-FS341E-S
Center Speaker : SB-PC340E-S
Subwoofer : SB-W340E-S
System : SC-
HT340GCPS
MusicCenter System : / SA-
HT340GCPS
Front Speaker : SB-FS340E-S
Surround Speaker : SB-FS341E-S
Center Speaker : SB-PC340E-S
Subwoofer : SB-W340E-S
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System : SC-
HT340GCSS
MusicCenter System : / SA-
HT340GCSS
Front Speaker : SB-FS340E-S
Surround Speaker : SB-FS341E-S
Center Speaker : SB-PC340E-S
Subwoofer : SB-W340E-S
System : SC-
HT340GCTS
MusicCenter System : / SA-
HT340GCTS
Front Speaker : SB-FS340E-S
Surround Speaker : SB-FS341E-S
Center Speaker : SB-PC340E-S
Subwoofer : SB-W340E-S
System : SC-HT340GS-
S
MusicCenter System : / SA-
HT340GS-S
Front Speaker : SB-FS340E-S
Surround Speaker : SB-FS341E-S
Center Speaker : SB-PC340E-S
Subwoofer : SB-W340E-S
SB-HT340E-S consistsof SB-FS340E-S(X2), SB-FS341E-S(X2),
SB-PC340E-S(X1) & SB-W340E-S(X1)
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1. Assembling and Disassembling
“ATTENTION SERVICER”
Some chassis components mayhave sharpedges. Be careful whendisassembling and
servicing.
1. Thissection describes procedures for checking the operation of
the major printed circuitboards and replacing the main
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components.
2. For reassemblyafter operation checks or replacement, reverse
the respective procedures.
Special reassemblyprocedures are described onlywhen required.
3. Select items from the following index when checks or
replacement are required.
4. Refer to the Parts No. on the page of “Parts Location and
Replacement Parts List” (Section 5), ifnecessary.
Belowis the list of disassemblysections
-Disassemblyof Front cabinet assembly
-Disassemblyof Woofer
-Disassemblyof Speaker cabinet assembly
1.1. Disassemblyflow chart
The following chart is the procedure fordisassembling the casing and inside parts forinternal
inspection whencarrying out the servicing.
To assemble the unit, reverse the steps showninthe chart as below.
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1.2. Disassemblyof Front cabinet assembly
Step1: Upset the unit as shownabove.
Step2: Insert a steel rule intothe grooves of the speakerunit. Pushthe steel rule forwardand
backwardas arrowshown.
Step3: Insert a flatheadscrewdriverintothe grooves as arrowshown. Ensure that the
screwdriveris above the steel rule.
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Step4: Use the screwdrivertoslightlypushup the front cabinet assemblyas arrowshownand
insert the wood chip.
Step5: At the boss area pushup as arrowshowntoopenthe boss.
Caution:
Donot exert strong force as it maydamage the front cabinet assembly.
1.3. Disassemblyof Woofer
Follow(step1) to(step5) of item1.2.
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Step1: Remove all 4 screws fromthe woofer.
Step2: Insert a steel rule betweenthe wooferand speakercabinet assemblytopushout the
woofer.
Step3: Take out the woofer.
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Step4: Remove the wooferbydetaching the (+) white and (-) blue wires.
1.4. Assemblyof Subwoofer unit
Step1: Scrape off using the scriberand cleanup the remaining glue at the 6 bosses and 6 holes
as arrowshownand replace withthe normal glue.
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Step2: Fix the front cabinet assemblyfirmlyback tothe speakercabinet assembly.
2. Connection of the Speaker Cables
-Besure to connect speaker cables before connecting the AC
power supplycord.
-The load impedance of anyspeaker used with thisunitmust be 5 .
-Besure to connect the cablefrom the right speaker to the right
terminal and the cablefrom the left speaker to the left terminal.
1. Stripoff the outer covering, and twist the center conductor. Make
sure the bare ends of the wires are not unravelled. (Iftheyare,
twist them tight again.)
2. Insert the wire to the rear panel of the unitand close the lever.
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Connect tothe speakers
Attachthe speaker-cable stickers tomake connection easier.
Note :
-Never short-circuitpositive (+)and negative (-) speaker wires.
-Besure to connect onlypositive (white) wires to positive (+)
terminalsand negative (blue) wires to negative (-) terminals.
AnIncorrect connection can damage the speakers.
Placement of speakers
Howyou set up yourspeakers canaffect the bass and the sound field. Note the following points:
-Place the speakers on flat secure bases.
-Placing speakers too close to floors, wallsand corners can result
inexcessive bass. Cover wallsand windowswith thick curtains.
Setup example
Place the front, centerand surround speakers at approximatelythe same distance fromthe
seating position. The angles inthe diagramare approximate.
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