Panasonic SB-W40P User manual

ORDERNO. MD0512475C7
A1
Subwoofer System
SB-W40P
Colour
(S)... Silver Type
SPECIFICATIONS
Specification
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Type 1way, 1speaker system (Bass-ref.)
Speaker unit Impedance 6
Woofer 16 cm (6-1/2”) Conetype
Input power (IEC) 220 W(Max)
Output sound pressure
level 80 dB/W(1.0m)
Frequencyrange 34 Hz - 220 Hz (-16 dB)
38 Hz - 190 Hz (-10 dB)
Dimensions(WxH xD) 182 mm x392 mm x266 mm
7-3/16” x15-7/16” x10-1/2”
Mass 3.7kg(8.2lb.)
Notes :
1. Specificationsaresubject to changewithoutnotice. / Mass and
dimensionsareapproximate.
2. Total harmonicdistortion ismeasured bythedigital spectrum
analyzer.
System : SC-HT40P-S MusicCenter : SA-HT40P-S
Front Speaker : SB-PF40P-S
Surround Speaker : SB-PS40P-S
Center Speaker : SB-PC40P-S
Subwoofer : SB-W40P-S
System : SC-HT40PC-S MusicCenter : SA-HT40PC-S
Front Speaker : SB-PF40P-S
Surround Speaker : SB-PS40P-S
Center Speaker : SB-PC40P-S
Subwoofer : SB-W40P-S
System : SC-HT40GN-S MusicCenter : SA-HT40GN-S
Front Speaker : SB-PF41GN-S
Surround Speaker : SB-PS41GN-S
Center Speaker : SB-PC40P-S
Subwoofer : SB-W40P-S
System : SC-HT40EE-S MusicCenter : SA-HT40EE-S
Front Speaker : SB-PF41GN-S
Surround Speaker : SB-PS41GN-S
Center Speaker : SB-PC40P-S
Subwoofer : SB-W40P-S
System : SC-HT60EE-S MusicCenter : SA-HT60EE-S
Front Speaker : SB-FS61GN-S
Surround Speaker : SB-FS62GN-S
Subwoofer : SB-W40P-S
System : SC-HT60GN-S MusicCenter : SA-HT60GN-S
Front Speaker : SB-FS61GN-S
Surround Speaker : SB-FS62GN-S
Subwoofer : SB-W40P-S
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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
components.
2. For reassemblyafter operation checks or replacement, reverse
the respective procedures.
Special reassemblyprocedures are described onlywhen required.
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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
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.
1.2. Disassemblyof Front Cabinet Assembly
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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.
Step4: Use the screwdrivertoslightlypushup the Front Cabinet Assemblyas arrowshownand
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insert the Wood chip.
Step5: At the boss area pushup as arrowshowntoopenthe bosses.
Caution:
Donot exert strong force as it maydamage the Front Cabinet Assembly.
1.3. Disassemblyof Woofer
Follow(step1) to(step5) of item1.2.
Step1: Remove all 4 screws fromthe Woofer.
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Step2: Insert a steel rule betweenthe Wooferand SpeakerCabinet Assemblytopushout the
Woofer.
Step3: Take out the Wooferunit.
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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.
Step2: Fix the Front Cabinet Assemblyfirmlyback tothe SpeakerCabinet Assembly.
2. Connection of the Speaker Cables
-Besure to connect speaker cables before connecting the AC
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power supplycord.
-The load impedance of anyspeaker used with thisunitmust be 6 .
-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.
Notes :
-To prevent damage to circuitry, never short-circuitpositive (+)and
negative (-) speaker wires.
-Besure to connect onlypositive (white) wires to positive (+)
terminalsand negative (blue) wires to negative (-) terminals.
Incorrect connection can damage the speakers.
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Positioning forbest effect
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, walls, and corners can result
inexcessive bass. Cover wallsand windowswith athick curtain.
Note
Keepyourspeakers at least 10 mm (13/32”) fromthe systemforproperventilation.
Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximatelythe same distance fromthe
seating position. The angles inthe diagramare approximate.
Front speakers (left, right)
Place on the left and right of the TV at seatedearheight sothat there is good coherency
betweenthe picture and sound.
Centerspeaker
Place underneathorabove the centerof the TV. Aimthe speakerat the seating area.
Surround speakers (left, right)
Place on the side of orslightlybehind the seating area, higherthanearlevel.
Subwoofer
The subwoofercanbe placedinanyposition as long as it is at a reasonable distance fromthe
TV.
Note that some experimentation canyieldthe smoothest lowfrequencyperformance. Placement
neara cornercanincrease the apparent output level, but canresult inunnatural bass.
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