Sony XS-AW8 User manual

XS-AW8
5-019-996-11(1)
ACTIVE SUBWOOFER
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the
unit.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. XS-AW8
Serial No.
Operating Instructions GB
Mode d’emploi FR
Manual de instrucciones ES

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The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc., is
located on the bottom of the subwoofer.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit that are not covered in this manual,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Features
•Easy installation
•20 cm (8 in) subwoofer
•Power output of 160 W (max)/75 W (RMS) with
supply voltage of 14.4 V
•Adoption of a high rigidity aluminum die-cast box
For your safety, be sure to install this unit at a
mounting location that will not interfere with any
driving operations.
For details, see “Connection and Installation”
(page 5).

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Table of Contents
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Guide to Parts and Controls
Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Remote Gain Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connection and Installation
Parts for Connection and Installation. . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Additional Information
Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Subwoofer
LOW PASS FILTER adjustor (LP Filter)
Adjusts the crossover frequency (50 Hz – 150 Hz).
PHASE select (NORMAL/REVERSE)
Selects the phase of the reproduced sound to
match your audio system.
GAIN CONTROLLER connector
Connector for the remote gain controller
(page 4).
INPUT CH1(R)/CH2(L) (RCA pin-type)
Input connector for Right (R) and Left (L) RCA
pin-type cable.
POWER/HIGH LEVEL INPUT connector
Connector for power supply leads (page 6) and
high level input connection (page 7).
Fuse holder (15A)
When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one
with a 15 A rating.
POWER indicator
Lights up in green when the subwoofer is
powered on.
Remote Gain Controller
The remote gain controller can be used to adjust the volume (gain) of the subwoofer.
Volume control knob
Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume
(gain).
Turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease the
volume (gain).
CAUTION
Excessive gain input may cause distortion of the sound
produced by the subwoofer. Do not increase the gain
level excessively on the remote gain controller.
The sound produced by the subwoofer may also
become distorted if the volume of the car audio unit is
set too high.
Guide to Parts and Controls
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Parts for Connection and
Installation
This parts list does not include all the package
contents.
Connection
Please read all the connection procedures carefully
before making any connections.
• This unit is designed for negative ground (earth)
12 V DC operation only.
• Do not operate the subwoofer on a weak battery
as the subwoofer requires a good power supply
for optimum performance.
• Before making any connections, disconnect the
ground (earth) terminal of the car battery to avoid
short circuits.
• Connect this unit to the +12 V power supply lead
only after all other leads have been connected.
• If your car is equipped with a computer system for
a purpose such as navigation, disconnecting the
ground (earth) lead from the car battery may
damage the computer memory. Leave the ground
(earth) lead connected and connect this unit to
the +12 V power supply lead only after all other
leads have been connected to prevent short
circuits.
Connection and Installation
Power supply leads (1) Mounting bracket (4)
Securing screw
(5 × 8 mm (7/32 × 11/32 in)) (4)
Mounting screw
(5 × 20 mm
(7/32 × 13/16 in)) (4)
Mounting bracket (1) Securing screw
(2 × 5 mm (3/32 × 7/32 in)) (2)
Mounting screw
(3 × 12 mm (1/8× 1/2in)) (2)
Double-sided tape (1)
Power Connections