Proficient Audio Systems PS12 User manual

PS12 / PS10 / PS8
Powered Subwoofers
Audio Systems
OWNER’S MANUAL

Procient’s PS12, PS10 and PS8 Powered Subwoofers add accurate bass to any audio system, and are designed to work in conjunction with your other audio
components. The PS12 / PS10 / PS8 can be connected to any surround sound receiver that has a subwoofer output or any receiver that has a built-in preamplier
outputs.
INTRODUCTION
For optimal performance, the PS12 / PS10 / PS8 should be placed in a corner along the same wall as the front speakers. The units are not shielded, so do not
place them too close to video devices. When choosing a place for the PS12 / PS10 / PS8, please keep the following in mind:
DO
 •PlacethePS12/PS10/PS8withitsfeetrestingonasolidatlevelsurface.
•PlacethePS12/PS10/PS8inawell-ventedareatoprovidepropercooling.Inareasthatlackproperventilation,suchastightcabinetsorracks,itmaybe
necessary to install small fans to create air movement.
DON’T
 •ObstructthedriverorportsofthePS12/PS10/PS8asthatwillhinderperformance.
 •PlacethePS12/PS10/PS8inanypositionotherthanhorizontalwiththefeetdown.Neverplaceonitssideorrestingonthebackwheretheterminals
are located.
 •PlacethePS12/PS10/PS8nearheatsourcesorinanareathatitwouldbeexposedtomoisture.
PLACEMENT
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•ExplanationofGraphicalSymbols
1. Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the
product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
3. Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product 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product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 product should be used only with a cart or stand that is recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
PORTABLE CART
WARNING
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting: The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation: The product should be situated so that its location or position does not inter-
ferewithitsproperventilation.Forexample,theproductshouldnotbesituated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owofairthroughthe
ventilation openings.
9. Heat: The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves,
or other products that produce heat.
10. Power Source: The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type
described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product.
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 par-
ticular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exitfromtheproduct.
12. Cleaning: The product should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.
13. Nonuse Periods: The power cord of the product 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 product.
15. Damage Requiring Service: The product should be serviced by qualied 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product;or
c. Theproducthasbeenexposedtorain;or
d. Theproductdoesnotappeartooperatenormallyorexhibitsamarked
change in performance; or
e. The product has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.
16. Servicing: The user should not attempt to service the product beyond those means
described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to quali-
ed service personnel.
17. Grounding or Polarization: The precautions that should be taken so that the ground-
ingorpolarizationmeansofanproductisnotdefeated.
Thelightningash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 sucient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
Theexclamationpointwithinanequilateraltriangle
is intended to alert you to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the product.
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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Voltage Selector (See Figure 1)
For use in the U.S., the PS12 / PS10 / PS8 comes preset from the factory at 115V. For use in other coun-
tries, the voltage may be set at 230V. (Please note that an outlet adapter or alternate power cord may be
required.)
Connecting the LFE and Line Level Audio Inputs (See Figure 2)
Ifyoursurroundsoundreceiveroramplierhasadedicatedsubwooferoutput,simplyplugitintothe
LFE.Ifyourreceiveroramplierhasabuilt-inpreamplier,theleftandrightpre-outputscanbecon-
nectedtotheLeftandRightLineInputs.CAUTION:OnlymakeconnectionswhenthePS12/PS10/PS8is
turned o.
INSTALLATION
OncethePS12/PS10/PS8isconnected,usethecontrolsdescribedbelowtomakeadjustmentssothatit
will blend seamlessly with the other speakers in your system.
Phase Switch (See Figure 3)
Depending upon the placement of the Subwoofer, relative to the Main Speakers, the Phase Switch
may need to be in the 0 or 180 position to facilitate the most seamless acoustic blend. Playing a variety
of music, listen to the system, at the main listening position, with the switch in both positions, choose the
one that yields the most pleasing results.
Power Switch (See Figure 3)
ThisswitchsetsthepowermodeofthePS12/PS10/PS8.Select“On”or“O”toturnthesystemonor
o. Selecting “Auto”will automatically turn the PS12 / PS10 / PS8 on when it receives an audio signal from
your system. The subwoofer will automatically turn o when it stops receiving the audio signal.
Crossover Knob (See Figure 3)
Use this control to adjust the upper frequency limit of the PS12 / PS10 / PS8, to control the overlap of the
upper frequencies of the PS12/ PS10 / PS8 and the main speaker’s lower frequencies.
Volume (PS12), (PS10) / Level (PS8) Knob (See Figure 3)
Use this control to match the output of the PS12 / PS10 / PS8 to that of the main speakers in the
system. We recommend that you play a variety of material before selecting a setting. Start with the con-
trol in the “Min” position (completely counterclockwise) and slowly turn it up.
OPERATION
ThePS12/PS10/PS8PoweredSubwooferisdesignedtofunctiontrouble-free.Mostproblemsoccurduetooperatingerrors.Ifyouhaveaproblem,please
checkthetroubleshootinglistrst.Iftheproblempersists,contactyourauthorizedProcientdealerorProcientCustomerServiceat877.888.9004
TROUBLESHOOTING
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 receiver into another outlet.
Othercausesmayincludefaultycables.
The PS12 / PS10 / PS8 will not turn on. The subwoofer must be plugged into a live AC outlet. The power switch on the
back panel must be on. A signal must be playing into the input jacks.
Nosoundisheard. Audio cable to the receiver is not connected properly or the cable is bad. Use
another cable that you know is good.
Check all wire connections and plugs.
Problem Possible Causes & Solutions
Figure 2:
LFE and Line Level Inputs
Figure 1:
Voltage Selector
Figure 3:
Phase Switch / Power Switch
Crossover Knob / Volume Level Knob

1300-62000
PS12 PS10 PS8
System Conguration: Powered Subwoofer Powered Subwoofer Powered Subwoofer
Woofer: 12"LongExcursionTreatedPaper 10"LongExcursionTreatedPaper 8"LongExcursionTreatedPaper
Cone Woofer with Butyl Surround Cone Woofer with Butyl Surround Cone Woofer with Butyl Surround
Ports: RearSlottedPortEliminates RearSlottedPortEliminates RearSlottedPortEliminates 
  VentNoiseandDistortion VentNoiseandDistortion VentNoiseandDistortion
Frequency Response: 28Hz-200Hz 32Hz-200Hz 45Hz-200Hz 
Power: 250 Watts RMS 120 Watts RMS 80 Watts RMS
Hook Ups: RCA Line Level RCA Line Level RCA Line Level
Additional Features: AutoOn,Anti-ClippingCircuitry, AutoOn,Anti-ClippingCircuitry, AutoOn,Anti-ClippingCircuitry,
Detachable Power Cord, Detachable Power Cord, Detachable Power Cord,
User Accessible Fuse User Accessible Fuse User Accessible Fuse
Cabinet: Black Vinyl with Black Black Vinyl with Black Black Vinyl with Black
  Double-KnitGrille Double-KnitGrille Double-KnitGrille
Dimensions: H17"xW14"xD17⁄" H 13¾"xW11½"xD16¾" H 12¼"xW9⁄"xD15¼"
Weight: 52 lbs. 33 lbs. 24 lbs.
Warranty: Limited 2-Year Limited 2-Year Limited 2-Year
SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS
Fortechnicalinquiriespleasecall877.888.9004oremailusat[e-mail].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
purchaser only (“you”) that this product will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship for a period of two 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 [e-mail] 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,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 EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES. PROFICIENT EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMS ALL SUCH OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE 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“consumer”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 TWO-YEAR WARRANTY
Audio Systems
940 Columbia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507
877.888.9004•Fax951.750.6304•proficientaudio.com
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