SVS PB16-ULTRA User manual

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Unbox It
Quick Start Guide
PB16-Ultra
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Congratulations on choosing the flagship SVS PB16-Ultra, our most powerful and advanced
subwoofer. We know you’re anxious to get it cranking, so the following steps will guide you
through the quick and easy set-up process.
For more detailed information about set-up and optimization for your new subwoofer, please
reference the full owner’s manual included. We strongly recommend reading the manual to
get the best possible performance out of your new subwoofer.
[PB16-Ultra Subwoofer] [Removable Metal Grille]
[Detachable Power Cord] [IR Remote Control][Port Plugs]

For most set-ups, a single RCA subwoofer interconnect cable running from the AV Receiver’s “SUB 1” output to the PB16-Ultra’s
“LFE” line level input is all that’s required to connect the subwoofer into your system. If you run separate Preamplifier and Power
Amplifiers, follow the “Line Level Connection – Stereo Receiver or Preamplifier Left/Right Channels” connection guide below.
CENTER
REAR FRONT
SUBWOOFER
(SUB1)
LINE LEVEL OUTPUTS
RECEIVER/PREAMP
LINE LEVEL OUTPUTS
REAR FRONT
R
L
RECEIVER/PREAMP
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Set It Up
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Hook It Up
Need Help?
Line Level Connection – Single LFE Channel Line Level Connection – Stereo Receiver or Preamplifier Left/Right Channels
The location of your subwoofer in the listening environment can affect its performance. If possible, start with corner placement
on the same wall as the front speakers, or anywhere along the front stage in between or outside of your main speakers.
Our Sound Experts are standing by to help with subwoofer placement, installation,
calibration, AV receiver settings, room rattle and anything else you need advice about.
Just call, email or chat online with our Sound Experts:
[phone] | [email protected] | www.svsound.com
Corner Placement: offers huge impact and reduces the
potential to encounter bass nulls, or ‘dead spots’. If “boomi-
ness” occurs, you can try pulling it away from the wall and
using the DSP tuning controls to smooth performance.
Front Placement: In between or to the side of the front
channel speakers often results in the best blending with the
main speakers and center channel and minimizes localiza-
tion effects.
Side Wall Placement: Side wall placement is less frequently
used but can be an effective subwoofer location for
excellent accuracy and output.

If your set-up doesn’t include an
Auto-EQ feature, adjust the
subwoofer volume control to
level-match to your loudspeakers.
For additional guidance on recom-
mended crossover settings, visit our
Merlin Subwoofer Matching tool at
www.svsound.com/merlin, or
contact our Sound Experts.
Set the PB16-Ultra volume to -10, then run auto-set-up in the AV receiver/proces-
sor. It is important to re-run your receiver’s calibration set-up if you are upgrad-
ing from another subwoofer and each time you move the subwoofer.
The font panel features an intuitive
user interface with simplified button
controls that can be used to adjust the
majority of the subwoofer’s advanced
control settings.
The SVS App is the easiest and most convenient way to
access all of the advanced control features available on
your PB16-Ultra, from the comfort of your favorite seat.
The included IR remote is another
convenient way to adjust your
subwoofer’s advanced control
settings.
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Get Control
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Get Calibrated
 HOME / VOLUME
MOVIE
PRESET
LOW PASS FILTER
OPTIONS
-22
SUBWOOFER DISPLAY - ON/OFF
ENTER
UP
DOWN
BACK
10 050
20 40 200 0
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4
2
0
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
-12
PEQ1
ACTIVE
PEQ2
ACTIVE
PEQ3
DISABLED
BOOST: 0 dB
Q FACTOR: 1.2
FREQ: 200 Hz
PARAMETRIC EQ
AUTO EQ - START
MIC INPUT
Your SVS PB16-Ultra Subwoofer can be controlled from the new SVS Mobile
App, an included IR Remote Control or via the front panel for unprecedented
flexibility when optimizing performance for room layout, speakers, system
set-up and more.
Download The App In The Box
On The Subwoofer
For iOS
& Android
Devices