SVS Sound Revolution PB-2000 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
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TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
.................................................3
PLACEMENT
OPTIONS
...................................................................4
AMPLIFIER
FEATURES
&
CONTROLS
..............................................5
AMPLIFIER
DIAGRAM
..........................................................5
FEATURES
AND
CONTROLS
...................................................6
POWER
AND
SIGNAL
CONNECTIONS
................................................ 8
AN
RECEIVER
(AVR)/PROCESSOR
(PRO)
CONNECTION
..................B
MULTI-CHANNEL/STEREO-
LINE
LEVEL
CONNECTION
................. 9
FEATURES
&
SPECIFICATIONS
.........................................................1
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CLEANING
&
CABINET
CARE
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11
WARRANTY
...............................................................................
11

IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Read
these
instructions.
2.
Keep
these
instructions.
3.
Heed
all
warnings.
4.
Follow
all
instructions.
5.
Do
not
use
this
apparatus
near
water.
6.
Clean
only
with
dry
cloth.
7.
Do
not
block
any
ventilation
openings.
Install
in
accordance
with
the
manufacturer's
instructions.
8.
Do
not
install
near
any
heat
sources
such
as
radiators,
heat
registers,
stoves,
or
other
apparatus
(including
amplifiers)
that
produce
heat.
9.
Do
not
defeat
the
safety
purpose
of
any
polarized
or
grounding-type
plug.
A
polarized
plug
has
two
blades
with
one
wider
than
the
other.
A
grounding
type
plug
has
two
prongs
and
a
third
grounding
point.
The
wide
blade
or
the
third
prong
are
provided
for
your
safety.
If
the
provided
plug
does
not
fit
into
your
outlet,
consult
an
electrician
for
replacement
of
the
obsolete
outlet.
10.
Protect
the
power
cord
from
being
walked
on
or
pinched
particularly
at
plugs,
convnience
receptacles,
and
the
point
where
they
exit
from
the
apparatus.
11.
Only
use
attachments/accessories
specified
by
the
manufacturer.
12.
Use
only
with
the
cart,
stand,
tripod,
bracket,
or
table
specified
by
the
manufacturer,
or
sold
with
the
apparatus.
When
a
cart
is
used,
use
caution
when
moving
the
cart/apparatus
combination
to
avoid
injury
from
tip-over.
13.
Unplug
this
apparatus
during
lightning
storms
or
when
unused
for
long
periods
of
time.
14.
Refer
all
servicing
to
qualified
service
personnel.
Servicing
is
required
when
the
apparatus
has
been
damaged
in
any
way,
such
as
power-supply
cord
or
plug
is
damaged,
liquid
has
been
spilled
or
objects
have
fallen
into
the
apparatus,
the
apparatus
has
been
exposed
to
rain
or
moisture,
does
not
operate
normally,
or
has
been
dropped.
15.
WARNING:
To
reduce
the
risk
of
fire
or
electric
shock,
this
apparatus
should
not
be
exposed
to
rain
or
moisture
and
objects
filled
with
liquids,
such
as
vases,
should
not
be
placed
on
this
apparatus.
16.
To
completely
disconnect
this
equipment
from
the
mains,
disconnect
the
power
supply
cord
plug
from
the
receptacle.
17.
The
mains
plug
of
the
power
supply
cord
shall
remain
readily
operable.
The
lightning
flash
with
arrowhead
symbol
within
an
equilateral
triangle
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
to
the
presence
of
un•insulated
Udangerous
voltageH
within
the
products
enclosure
that
may
be
of
sufficient
magnitude
to
constitute
a
risk
of
electric
shock
to
persons.
The
exclamation
point within
an
equilateral triangle
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
to
the
presence
of
important
operating
and
maintenance
(servicing)
instructions
in
the
literature
accompanying
the
product
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The
equirment
is
a
Class
II
or
double
insulated
electrica
appliance
.It
has
been
designed
in
such
a
way
that
it
does
not
require
a
safety
connection
to
electrical
earth.

PLACEMENT
OPTIONS
If
possible,
place
the
subwoofer
near
the
front
stage,
for
best
blending
with
the
front
and
center
loudspeaker
channels.
·
Corner
placement
will
excite
all
room
modes
and
will
reduce
the
chances
for
encountering
a
null
(an
acoustic
cancellation
in
the
bass
response)
at
the
listening
position.
If
the
AN
receiver
(AVA)
equalizes
the
subwoofer
channel
during
auto-set-up,
corner
placement
will
often
provide
the
best
overall
performance.
CORNER
PLACEMENT,
SINGLE
SUBWOOFER
CORNER
PLACEMENT,
DUAL
SUBWOOFERS
• Loudest
Bass,
Moderate
Accuracy
• Best Balance
of
Bass
Volume
and
Accuracy
If
corner
placement
sound
excessively
boo
my,
then
try
moving
the
subwoofer
to
other
available
locations
along
the
front
stage,
listening
for
the
best
balance
of
output
and
a
smooth
accurate
response.
Always
re-run
auto-set-up
after
moving
the
subwoofer
to
a
different
location
to
ensure
the
acoustic
distance
and
calibration
level
are
set
correctly.
ALONG WALL,
SINGLE
SUBWOOFER
• Best Accuracy,
Moderate
Bass
Volume
Consult
with
our
Sound
Experts
as
needed
for
additional
guidance
and
recommendations
on
subwoofer
placement.

AMPLIFIER
FEATURES
&
CONTROLS
The
amplifier
in
your
SVS
subwoofer
has
simple
and
straightforward
connec-
tivity
and
control
options
that
make
integrating
the
subwoofer
into
the
listening
environment
an
easy
task.
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AMPLIFIER
FEATURES
AND
CONTROLS
It\
Volume
Control
\!1
This
control
affects
how
loud
the
subwoofer
plays.
For
connection
to
an
AN
receiver,
it
should
normally
be
set
to
10
o'clock
to
12
o'clock
before
running
auto-set-up.
For
2-channel
applications,
it
should
be
adjusted
to
match
the
output
level
of
the
loudspeakers.
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Phase
Control
\!./
This
control
delays
the
signal
being
processed
through
the
amplifier.
For
connection
to
an
AN
receiver,
it
should
be
set
to
0
degrees.
For
2-channel
applications,
it
should
be
adjusted
to
obtain
the
most
coherent
and
stable
soundstage
and
transition
between
the
loudspeakers
and
the
subwoofer.
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Low
Pass
Filter
\!1
This
control
affects
the
upper
frequency
limit
of
the
subwoofer.
The
control
range
is
50-160
Hz,
along
with
a
disable
(LFE)
setting.
The
slope
of
the
low
pass
filter
is
12
dB/octave.
For
connection
to
an
AN
receiver,
the
low
pass
should
be
set
to
LFE
(i.e.,
disabled).
For
2-channel
applications,
it
should
be
adjusted
to
blend
with
the
natural
roll-off
frequency
of
your
loudspeakers.
The
manufacturer's
rated
bass
extension
for
your
loudspeakers
is
a
good
starting
point,
but
final
blending
is
best
done
by
eat
@
Auto/Standby
and
On
Switch
If
this
switch
is
set
to
Auto/Standby,
it will
automatically
turn-on
the
subwoofer
in
the
presence
of
a
signal.
If
no
signal
is
present
for
a
period
of
several
minutes,
the
amplifier
will
drop
into
Standby
mode,
where
power
consumption
will
be
less
than
0.5
watts.
If
this
switch
is
set
to
On,
the
amplifier
will
remain
on
continuously
and
will
not
drop
into
Standby
mode.
®
3V-12VTrigger
Input
This
feature
will
automatically
bring
the
subwoofer
amplifier
out
of
Standby
mode
if a
signal
is
sent
to
this
input
from
another
component
in
the
system
(typically
the
pre/pro
or
AN
receiver).
The
other
component
in
the
system
must
be
equipped
with
a
trigger
output
feature.
The
required
cable
jack
is
a
TS
1
/8"
mono
(pictured
below).
1/8"
TS
MONO
CABLE

AMPLIFIER
FEATURES
&
CONTROLS
'i'
Line
Level
Inputs
~
These
inputs
are
used
for
line
level
connections
to
the
subwoofer.
For
a
single
mono
connection
to
an
AN
receiver,
use
the
R/LFE
input.
For
2-channel
applications,
use
both
the
Land
R
inputs.
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Line
Level
Outputs
\!1
These
outputs
are
used
in
2-channel
applications
to
high
pass
the
signal
being
sent
to
the
loudspeaker
amplifier.
The
line
level
outputs
feature
a
fixed
80
Hz
12
dB/octave
high
pass
filter.
'i'
Main
Power
Switch
~
.
This
switch
turns
the
amplifier
on
and
off.
During
normal
operation,
the
main
power
switch
can
be
left
on.
It
should
be
turned
off
during
extended
periods
of
non-use,
or
when
making
signal
connections
to
the
subwoofer.
®
Power
Cord
Receptacle
The
receptacle
accepts
the
AC
power
cord.
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Power
Status
Light
(front
panel)
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The
power
status
light
is
located
on
the
front
panel
of
the
subwoofer
in
the
upper
left
corner.
The
light
will
illuminate
blue
when
the
amplifier
is
on.
The
light
will
illuminate
red
when
the
amplifier
is
in
standby
mode.

POWER
&
SIGNAL
CONNECTIONS
Before
making
any
power
connections
or
signal
(line
level
or
speaker
level)
connections,
please
make
sure
the
subwoofer
power
switch
is
turned
OFF.
Connect
the
subwoofer
power
cord
to
the
subwoofer
amplifier
and
to
an
AC
outlet.
Using
convenience
outlets
located
on
some
AVR
receivers
or
pre/pros
is
NOT
recommended
for
your
subwoofer
as
these
outlets
are
not
meant
for
high
power
devices
.
Signal
Connection
Options:
AN
Receiver
(AVR)/Processor
(PRO)
Connection
This
is
the
most
common
form
of
connection.
The
AVR/PRO
will
perform
the
upstream
digital
bass
management
and
send
the
subwoofer
a
pre-filtered
mono
signal.
•
Using
a
high
quality
and
shielded
RCA
cable,
connect
the
AVR/PRO
subwoofer
output
jack
to
the
Line
Level
R/LFE
input
on
the
subwoofer
amplifier.
•
Set
the
low
pass
filter
to
LFE.
•
Set
the
phase
control
to
0
degrees.
•
Set
the
gain
to
between
10
o'clock
and
12
o'clock
.
•
Turn-on
the
hard
power
switch.
•
Run
the
AVR/PRO
auto-set-up
routine.
TYPICAL
A/V
RECEIVER
UNE
LEVEL
OUTPUTS
SUIWO<>RA
A/V
RECEIVER
WITH
AUTO
CALIBRATION
AUTO
EQ -START
MIC
INPUT
Occasionally
AVR/PRO
auto-set-up
programs
will
make
errors
or
select
non-optimal
settings.
Consult
with
our
Sound
Experts
as
needed
to
double-check
the
speaker
and
subwoofer
digital
bass
management
settings
in
your
AVR/PRO
set-up
menus
to
ensure
optimal
performance
from
your
SVS
subwoofer
and
the
entire
system.

OWER
&
SIGNAL
CONNECTIONS
Multi-Channel/Stereo
Applications
-
Line
Level
Connection
This
connection
method
is
for
multi-channel/stereo
applications
where
the
pre/pro
has
L/R
line
level
outputs
.
•
Using
high
quality
and
shielded
RCA
cables,
connect
the
L/R
line
level
outputs
from
the
pre/pro
to
the
L/R
line
level
inputs
on
the
subwoofer.
•
If
the
pre/pro
does
not
have
a
spare
set
of
line
level
outputs,
a1
M-2F
Y-adapter
may
be
used
on
each
pre/pro
output
in
order
to
split
the
signal
and
allow
connection
to
both
the
loudspeaker
amplifier
and
the
subwoofer
amplifier.
•
Adjust
the
low
pass
filter
to
blend
with
the
natural
roll-off
frequency
of
your
loudspeakers.
The
manufacturer's
rated
bass
extension
for
your
loudspeakers
is
a
good
starting
point.
but
final
blending
is
best
done
by
ear.
•
Adjust
the
gain
to
blend
with
the
level
of
your
loudspeakers.
•
Adjust
the
phase
control
to
obtain
the
most
coherent
and
stable
soundstage
and
transition
between
the
loudspeakers
and
the
subwoofer.
PRE/PRO
-
LINE
LEVEL
CONNECTION
REAMP
LINE
LEVEL
OUTPUTS
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LINE
LEVEL
L
INPUTS
SPEAKER
LEVEL
OUTPUTS
With
this
connection
method,
you
do
have
the
option
of
using
the
subwoofer
to
high
pass
the
signal
being
sent
to
the
loudspeaker
amplifier.
The
line
level
outputs
feature
a
fixed
80
Hz
12
dB/octave
high
pass
filter.
In
order
to
high
pass
the
loudspeakers,
connect
the
pre/pro
outputs
to
the
subwoofer
line
level
inputs.
Then
connect
the
subwoofer
line
level
output
to
the
loudspeaker
amplifier
inputs.
Adjust
the
low
pass
filter
on
the
subwoofer
to
80
Hz
and
then
do
finaiiGw
pass
blending
by
ear.