SVS 3000 User manual

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Unbox It
Install the Amplifier
After unboxing the 3000 In-Wall Subwoofer System you will have the following items in
front of you. Please confirm all pieces are available before continuing.
Congratulations on choosing the SVS 3000 In-Wall Subwoofer, a groundbreaking achievement in architectural
subwoofer design. The following steps will guide you through the quick and easy installation process.
We strongly recommend reading the 3000 In-Wall Subwoofer Owner’s Manual to get the best possible
performance. You’ll find useful information about amplifier placement, connections, DSP functions and more.
The best location for your 3000 In-Wall Subwoofer Amplifier is close to the other
electronics in the playback system so line level and power can be connected easily.
It is also important that the Amplifier can easily connect to pre-installed in-wall rated
speaker wire connected to the 3000 In-Wall Subwoofer.
[3000 In-Wall Subwoofer]
x2 for Dual System
[Removable Magnetic Grille]
x2 for Dual System
[Subwoofer Cutout Template]
[3000 In-Wall Subwoofer Amplifier]
[Subwoofer Banana Plug Pair]
x2 for Dual System
[Detachable Power Cord]
[Amplifier Rack Mount Kit]
Installation Guide
3000 In-Wall Subwoofer System
3000 In-Wall
Subwoofer Cutout Template
On each side of the 3000 In-Wall Subwoofer
Amplifier, attach the rack mount kit by
inserting the 3 screws in each rack ear by
guiding each directly into the correlating
screw holes on the side of the amplifier.
Don’t overdo it, simple hand-tightening is
enough. Repeat for the second rack-mount
ear.
Once the rack-mount ears are secured, the amplifier
can be installed in a standard 19-inch electronics rack
where 2U rack space is available (mounting hardware
not included). Removing the feet from the bottom of
the amplifier will ensure plenty of clearance for
neighboring electronics.
The 3000 In-Wall Subwoofer Amplifier can be placed on a shelf or installed in a standard 19” equipment
rack. If installing the amplifier on a shelf, the included rack-mount ears are not required. If installing the
amplifier in a rack, attach the rack-mount ears before installation.
2U RACK
HEIGHT
Amplifier Placement:
Notes for Optimal Performance:
Attaching the Rack Mount Kit:
Rack Mounting:
It is best to leave free air space on all sides if possible to provide optimal air
flow and ventilation.
Place the amplifier in a horizontal position, away from direct sunlight and heat
sources such as hot air ducts or radiators.
Do not place objects on top of the amplifier, place the amplifier on thick
carpet, or obstruct ventilation in any way.
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Install the Subwoofer
Placement of the 3000 In-Wall Subwoofer can affect performance. If possible, it is recommended to aim for corner placement on the same wall as the front speakers, or anywhere along
the front stage in between or outside the main speakers.
The 3000 In-wall subwoofer is designed to fit between standard 16” on-center stud spacing. Be sure to
check for stud placement or other obstructions when choosing where to place the subwoofer.
Use the supplied Subwoofer Cutout Template as a guide for subwoofer placement, and follow the included
instructions for preparing the wall for installation.
In most installations the 6 Dog Leg Mounting screws
can be used to lock the subwoofer to the wall. Each
of the 6 screw locations should be tightened to
engage out and lock the dog screws.
High torque drills should be set to a low or medium
clutch setting so not to over drive the screws.
In some instances, the subwoofer will be too close to a stud to
engage the dog screws.
In this case, the subwoofer front baffle has 8 screw holes to
affix the front baffle frame of the subwoofer to the stud
directly (hardware not included).
You can now insert the
subwoofer into the
cutout.
Be sure to pay attention
to the speaker wire
position when installing
the subwoofer to avoid
pinching or cutting the
speaker wire.
If the speaker wire is coming from above,
align the subwoofer so the terminals are at
the top of the cabinet. If the speaker wire
is coming from below, flip the subwoofer
so the terminals are at the bottom.
The subwoofer is designed to work with
terminals at the top or bottom, the top
woofer will show the SVS logo in the
correct position. Be sure to pay attention
to the polarity of the Banana plugs and the
subwoofer binding posts.
While balancing the subwoofer with one
hand, insert the banana plugs into the
subwoofer binding posts with the other
hand.
The In-wall rated speaker wire for the subwoofer should be accessed through the subwoofer cutout from
either above or below. Strip the jacket from the speaker wire ends to reveal the bare speaker wire.
Pay close attention to the polarity and color of the speaker wire and terminals. The red terminal is positive
(+). The black terminal is negative (-). Unscrew the gold terminal
from the banana plug and insert the exposed bare speaker wire
into the bottom of terminal body. Then, fold the bare copper
speaker wires over the inner teeth of the terminal body.
Reassemble the gold banana plug to the terminal body and give
the speaker wire a good pull to ensure it does not come loose.
Repeat for the other speaker wire.
Cut the Hole:
Connect the Subwoofer:
Standard Mounting: Mounting Near Studs:
Insert the Subwoofer:
Connect Banana Plugs:
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