Proficient Audio Systems IWS100 User manual

PROFICIENT
OWNER’S MANUAL
IWS100
10" Passive Inwall Sub

Proficient’s IWS100 Inwall Subwoofer is designed to maximize the
listening experience in a home theater or distributed audio system.
Reading this manual will help you understand the importance of
placement and crossover calibration, that the optimal balance of
volume, frequency response and dispersion can be achieved.
Placing the IWS100 within 3 feet of a corner in the room will result
in increased bass output at frequencies that may be desirable
for home theater use. Placement beyond that point will result in
smoother, more even bass performance, which is more suitable for
music. Ultimately, the best placement of the IWS100 subwoofer is
one that allows it to produce a neutral, uncolored sound.
The IWS100 has 250 watt power handling, with a frequency
response of 36Hz to 150Hz. We recommend using the IWS100
with the Proficient M3 180 watt high-current mono amp with
built-in crossover network.
It’s important that a quality amplifier-crossover combination be
used for precise detail and a smooth transition from the low fre-
quencies of the other speakers down into the sub-bass range. As
a Proficient installer, you’ll be able to preset the crossover for just
the right pass point.
When using the IWS100 with an A/V receiver with an LFE output
that connects to the M3 or equivalent amplifier, follow the receiver
manufacturer’s instructions for crossover adjustment. The size
of the woofers in the system’s front left and right speakers will
dictate the choice of the best crossover point in the receiver. The
larger the woofers, the lower the adjustment. When making the
adjustment, it’s best to listen either to music you’re familiar with
or the test tones from the receiver. However, in some receivers the
selection of certain surround modes automatically switches the
crossover to a default point.
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Explanation of Graphical Symbols
1. Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before
the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
3. Heed Warnings: All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions: All operating and other instructions should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture: The appliance should not be used near water – for example,
near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, etc.
6. Carts and Stands: The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is rec-
ommended by the manufacturer.
PORTABLE CART
WARNING
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting: The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only
as recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation: The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does
not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be sit-
uated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings;
or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the
flow of air through the ventilation openings.
9. Heat: The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators,
stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.
10. Power Source: The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the
type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
11. Power-Cord Protection: Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the appliance.
12. Cleaning: The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.
13. Nonuse Periods: The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the
outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
14. Object and Liquid Entry: Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into and
liquids not spilled into the inside of the appliance.
15. Damage Requiring Service: The appliance should be serviced by qualified service
personnel when:
a. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
b. Objects have fallen onto, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or
c. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
d. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked
change in performance; or
e. The appliance has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.
16. Servicing: The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond those
means described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be
referred to qualified service personnel.
17. Grounding or Polarization: The precautions that should be taken so that the
grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral tri-
angle is intended to alert you to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
APPLICABLE FOR USA, CANADA OR WHERE
APPROVED FOR USAGE
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, INSERT FULLY.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE
DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET
POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not remove cover (or back).
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.

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Installation of the IWS100 into New Construction applications requires the use of Proficient’s BB-IWS10 MDF Back Box. Please refer to
the instructions included with the BB-IWS10 for further details.
INSTALLATION – NEW CONSTRUCTION / UNFINISHED WALLS
Please refer to Diagram 1 for a quick installation overview, which will be
described below:
1. CUTTING THE DRYWALL
Find the studs in the wall using a good stud finder. Locate the exact
center between the studs by drilling a small hole as close to center as
can be determined. Using a stiff wire (a coat hanger works well) bent to
90˚ feel for both studs through the hole. By turning the wire around you
should be able to determine the middle location between the studs.
Once the center has been determined, use the cut-out template
supplied with the IWS100 to mark and cut out the hole in the drywall.
2. WIRING
Connect the speaker wire to the IWS100, be sure to connect the
positive wire to the terminal marked (+) and the negative wire to the
terminal marked (–). Note: Make sure the binding posts (wire connectors)
are tightened firmly or they may rattle. The other end of the wire should
be connected in the same manner to your amplifier’s inputs marked
“SUBWOOFER OUT”. Make sure that the amplifier is unplugged when
connecting any wires or cables to it.
3. MOUNTING THE IWS100
The IWS100 and its attached baffle have been specifically designed to
mount to the drywall. Place the sub into the drywall cut-out and posi-
tion it. As you tighten the screws, the mounting feet turn and clamp
the baffle to the drywall. See Diagram 2. CAUTION: Be careful not to
overtighten the screws or the baffle will warp, and the mounting
feet may break off.
Once the baffle is in place, you can gently push the grille into the slot
on the baffle. Due to the nature of the system, the grille is designed to
fit very tightly.
INSTALLATION – FINISHED WALLS
The IWS100 Inwall Subwoofer is designed to function trouble-free. Most problems occur because of operating errors. If you have a
problem, please check the troubleshooting list first. If the problem persists, contact Tech Support at 877.888.9004 or e-mail us at
[e-mail].
TROUBLESHOOTING
STEP 1:
Cut opening in drywall
per template provided
STEP 2:
Connect speaker
wire to IWS100
STEP 3:
P
osition IWS100 into drywall
cut out and tighten screw
s
Diagram 1
Diagram 2
Mounting Feet F
l
ange
A hum or buzzing sound is heard. The sound may be caused by a ground loop in the system.
Try to eliminate this by reversing the AC plugs of other
components in the system.
Try plugging the amplifier into another outlet.
Other causes may include faulty cables.
No sound is heard. Audio cable to the amplifier is not connected properly or the
cable is bad. Use another cable that you know is good.
Check all speaker wire connections and plugs.
Volume Limit on amp may be set too low.
The Problem Possible Causes and Solutions

For technical inquiries please call 877.888.9004 or email us at techsuppor[email protected]. We are available to assist you
every weekday, except holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PST.
Proficient Audio Systems (“Proficient”) warrants to the original retail pur-
chaser only (“you”) that this product will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of ten years (the “Warranty Period”), subject to the
limitations and exclusions set out in this Limited Warranty. This warranty is not
transferable to subsequent owners of the product. If you discover a defect in
material or workmanship within the Warranty Period, you can obtain warranty
service by contacting Proficient during the Warranty Period at 877.888.9004
or [email protected] or by sending the product to Proficient
at 940 Columbia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507 or to the dealer from whom you
purchased the product. Defective products must be shipped, prepaid and
insured, together with proof of purchase. Warranty service requests made
without proof of date of purchase will be denied. Freight collect shipments
will be refused. It is preferable to ship this product in the original shipping
container to lessen the chance of transit damage. In any case, the risk of loss or
damage in transit is to be borne by the purchaser.
If, upon examination by Proficient or its authorized dealer, it is determined that
the unit is in fact defective, Proficient will, at its option:
• Repair or replace the product at no additional charge; or
• If the model is no longer available and can not be repaired effectively, replace
the unit with a current model of equal or greater value. In some cases where
a new model is substituted, a modification to the mounting surface may be
required. If mounting surface modification is required, Proficient assumes no
responsibility or liability for such modification.
Proficient will bear the cost of returning the repaired or replaced product to
you, freight prepaid. All replaced parts and product become the property of
Proficient Audio Systems. The foregoing is your sole and exclusive remedy for
breach of warranty. If the product is not found to be defective, Proficient will
contact you to arrange for return of the product to you, at your expense.
EXCLUSIONS:
• This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by
accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence, inadequate packing or shipping
procedures, commercial use, voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum
of the unit, or service, repair or modification of the product by unauthorized
dealers. This Warranty also excludes normal cosmetic deterioration caused by
environmental conditions.
• This Warranty will be void if:
• the Serial Number on the product has been removed, tampered with or defaced.
• the product was not purchased from an authorized dealer.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
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AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. In no event will Proficient be liable for any incidental
or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product,
even if Proficient has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any
claim by any other party. Notwithstanding the above, if you qualify as a“con-
sumer” under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, then you may be entitled to any
implied warranties allowed by law for the Warranty Period. Further, some states
do not allow limitations on how long an implied Limited Warranty lasts or allow
the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so such limitations may not
apply to you.
ATTENTION TO OUR VALUED CONSUMERS:
To insure that consumers obtain quality pre-sale and after-sale support and
service, Proficient products are sold exclusively through authorized dealers.
Proficient products are not sold online by Proficient or its authorized dealers,
and this warranty is VOID if the products have been purchased from any internet
reseller. To determine if your Proficient reseller is authorized, please call Proficient
at 877.888.9004 or go to proficientaudio.com.
LIMITED TEN-YEAR WARRANTY
SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS
IWS100
Speaker Type: 10" Passive Inwall Subwoofer
Woofer: 10" Long Excursion Treated Paper Cone Woofer
with Inverted Ferrite Magnet Structure
Power Handling: 250 Watts
Frequency Response: 36Hz - 150Hz
Sensitivity: 87dB 1W/1m
Baffle Dimensions (H x W): 13⁄" x 13⁄"
Wall Cut Out (H x W): 12⁄" x 12⁄"
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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