XTZ Cinema Series User manual

Cinema Series Sub 1x12
Owners Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS - All safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is operated.
2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. HEED WARNINGS - All warnings on this product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. WATER & MOISTURE - Do not use this produt near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry, tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or the like.
6. ATTACHMENTS - Do not use any attachments not reccommended by the product manufacturer as they may
cause hazards.
7. ACCESSORIES - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may
fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with accessories
reccommended by the manufacturer.
8. WALL or CEILING MOUNTING - This product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
9. VENTILATION - This product should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation. For example, this 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
flow of air through the ventilation openings.
10. HEAT - This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other equipment that produce heat.
11. POWERSOURCE - Thisproductshouldbeoperatedonlyfromthetype ofpowersourceindicatedonthemarkinglabel.
Ifyouareunsureofthetypeofpowersupplytoyourhome,consultyourproductdealerorlocalpowercompany.
12. 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 particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point at which they exit from the subwoofer.
13. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of power plug to wide slot of receoptacle and fully insert.
14. OVERLOADING - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
15. CLEANING - This product should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.
16. NONUSE PERIODS - The power cord of the subwoofer should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for
a long period of time.
17. OBJECT&LIQUIDENTRY-Careshouldbetakensothatobjectsdonotfallandliquidsarenotspilledontotheenclosure.
18. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - The subwoofer should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
a. The power-supply cord or plug has been damaged.
b. Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the subwoofer.
c. The subwoofer has been exposed to rain.
d. The subwoofer does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
e. The subwoofer has been dropped or damaged.
19. SERVICING - Donotattempttoservicetheproductyourself,beyondwhatisdescribed intheseoperatinginstructions.
20. REPLACEMENTPARTS- Whenreplacementpartsarerequired,besuretheservicetechnicianhasusedreplacement
partsspecifiedbythemanufacturerorhavethesamecharacteristicsastheoriginalpart.Unauthorizedsubstitutions
may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
21. SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or service of repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. All other servicing should
be referred to qualified service personnel.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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CONTENTS
Introduction..................................................................... 4
About XTZ........................................................................ 4
Product information........................................................ 5
Installation...................................................................... 6
Calibration....................................................................... 9
Connections & controls...................................................... 11
Care of your speaker..................................................... 12
Protection circuitry........................................................ 12
Troubleshooting and service......................................... 13
Technical specifications................................................... 14
Service & support........................................................... 15

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Introduction
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of XTZ subwoofer/-s. This product represents the state of the art in
subwoofer performance and will provide you with years of listening pleasure when properly setup and
cared for. We strongly urge you to read this owner’s manual and follow the instructions provided to help
you attain maximum system performance.
If you have no previous experience of these kinds of installations, or if you have any questions, feel
free to contact our free of charge support and we will help you. (See further under the heading of
Support on the last page of this manual).
Prior to installation Please unpack the system carefully. Use caution when lifting or moving to avoid injury. Save the carton
and all packaging materials for future use. Packing this unit in any other carton may result in damage
when shipping that is not covered by the warranty. Fill out and return the warranty card to complete
your product registration and record the serial number and purchase information in the space pro-
vided for your own records.
Operating environment Operating environment temperature 40°F to 95°F (4°C to 35°C) with less than 85% relative humidity.
Do not install this product in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity, direct
sunlight, or strong artificial light.
Warning! This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment
to rain, moisture or any liquids. Do not place a container filled with liquid on or near this equipment
(such as a drink or flower vase). To prevent a fire hazard, do not place an open flame (such as a lighted
candle) on this product. Please observe all warnings on the equipment itself. There are no user ser-
viceable parts inside. Please refer all service questions to your authorized dealer.
About XTZ
Philosophy Our reference and starting point is to recreate a natural sound, but also in respect to the fact that
acoustics and sound always is a matter of taste.
XTZ Goals To provide the optimal relation between price, performance and quality on the market.
Our concept:
- To produce the perfect compromise.
- Cost-effective manufacturing at a large scale.
- The quality of our products is more important than the marketing.
- Reduce the number of middlemen.
Contact us Website: www.xtz.se / www.xtzsound.com
E-mail: [e-mail]

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Product information
Product features - 12” High Speed Professional Sound drivers
- FEA optimized motor structure including shorting ring for low distortion
- Suspension (spider) optimized to provide linear travel at high excursion for low distortion
- High excursion ultralinear rubber surround
- High efficiency Claridy class D amplifier optimized for low distortion & excellent sound quality
- High power Claridy amp design: 900W peak/500W continuous
- Line-level unbalanced inputs (2-RCA), and balanced (1-XLR) input
- Balanced XLR pass through (direct, unbuffered)
- Signal sensing auto turn on/off (on RCA inputs - defeatable)
- Variable volume control with home theater reference level preset
- Variable phase control (0 ° to 180 ° )
- Adjustable (40 to 160Hz) low-pass crossover (24dB/octave)
- Bypass function on adjustible low-pass crossover (crossover point is 200Hz)
- Output maximizer circuit provides maximum clean & clear sound output, and prevents driver
over excursion, amp clipping, and excessive distortion
- Power & standby mode indicator LED
Grill The cloth grill can be chosen to have fixed to the speaker if you want to hide the driversor taken of if you
want a rougher but still a cleanlook. This due to there are magnets hidden in front baffle of the speaker
and on the cloth grill.
Before you begin Yournew subwoofer/-s providesforanumberofinstallationoptions. Readalltheinstallationinformation
contained within this manual in order to determine which installation option is best for your system
configuration.
- Select appropriate AC Power source for subwoofer. Do NOT plug the power cord of the
subwoofer into the switched outlet of a receiver or other piece of equipment. The power cord
should be plugged directly into an AC outlet.
NOTE: the AC powerline voltage varies according to country or region. Be sure that the AC power of the
area where the unit will be installed matches the required voltage (e.g., 120VAC or 230VAC) indicated on the
subwoofer’s rear amplifier panel.
- Select appropriate signal connection type (XLR or RCA signal cable) to match your equipment
- Determine optimum subwoofer placement location
- Determine system configuration (e.g. music or surround sound system type for proper
equipment settings & calibration)
NOTE: Remember to make all equipment connections with system power disconnected to reduce
the risk of personal shock or damage to equipment. Consult your dealer or [e-mail] for optional
accessories that may be required to properly complete your system installation.

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Installation
Cables - RCA unbalanced When installing your new subwoofer using unbalanced RCA connections, you should use high quality
shielded phono cables. Poor quality cables may pickup interference and result in hum or noise. Keep the
length of cable as short as possible and route all input signal cables away from power cables to reduce
the potential for induced noise.
Cables - XRL balanced When using balanced XLR connections, be certain to use a high quality cable that maintains proper
connections to each pin, including the ground conductor. If an XLR cable that is improperly wired is used,
subwooferperformancemaybedegradedandyoumayexperianceincreasednoiseand/orhum. Dueto
variousdesigndifferencesbetweendifferentbrands&typesofequipment(e.g.differentgroundmethods
forpowersuppliesandsignalreference)andlongcablesrequiredinsomeinstallations,thereisapotential
for any product to pickup noise via the connections and/or connected equipment (via ground loops).
If you have audible hum/buzz after completing your subwoofer connections, you may need to modify
yourequipment’scables,routing,orconnectionmethods(powerlineconnectionsand/or signalcables).
Placement Whiletruesubwoofers operateat extremelylowfrequencies which areprimarily omni-directional, keep
inmind thatfrequencyresponse andoutput levelcanbe dramaticallyinfluencedby where youplacethe
subwoofer within the room. Placing the subwoofer in the wrong location may degrade sound quality,
limit low frequency response and reduce maximum output level, substantially reducing your overall
listening pleasure. Many rooms often end up with non-optimal placement, depending on the size and
location of the furnishings within your room and if the possibility to reposition them exists. Finding the
optimal location usually requres some experimentation to determine what sounds best in your room,
fromyourlisteningposition.Wesuggestyoureadthegeneralguidelinesbelowandsetupthesubwoofer
in one of the suggested locations.
Proceed to listen to the loudspeakers multiple times, trying a few different locations before settling on
the final location. To do this, perform basic setup and listen to a familiar music track or movie scene.
Then move the loudspeakers to an alternate location & repeat listening to the same music track or
movie scene. If you have a test CD and SPL meter or preferably one of our measurement systems
(Room Analyzer II / II Pro), performing a basic frequency response test can help you determine
which location provides the best frequency response.
General guidelines In most rooms, the optimum location for your subwoofer is in the closest solid corner to your listening
position (e.g.,withouta dooror openingnearby- seefigurebelowtotheleft).Thislocationtypicallyoffers
optimalenergycouplingwiththeroomandthedeepestlowfrequencyextension,withthebesthighimpact
bass. The worst location for a subwoofer is far away from walls, near the center of your room. Avoid
central room locations whenever possible. When using a pair of subwoofers in stereo, it is preferable
to place each subwoofer by the satellite of the same channel, see figure below to the left. If you want a
more flat frequency response and the bass evenly distributed over a larger area of listening positions,
then four subwoofers one in each corner is a terrific option.
The figure below to the right shows alternative subwoofer placement options with subwoofer/- placed
at the midpoint of the wall. This can be used for one subwoofer with the subwoofer placed in the front,
for two subwoofers with the subwoofer placed at the front and back and for four subwoofers with the
subwoofers placed in the mid point of each wall.
The subwoofer is stackable, place more thanone subwoofer at each position. Preferably using the pass-
thru functionality of the signal from one subwoofer to the other.

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Caution 1. This subwoofer has electronics built into the cabinet and must be properly ventilated.
2. Do not place the rear of cabinet against a wall, you must allow room for adequate ventilation
of the amplifier (at least 2 inches).
3. Do not place the subwoofer next to heat sources, such as furnace registers, radiators, etc.
4. Do not place the subwoofer near sources of excessive moisture, such as evaporative
coolers, humidifiers, etc.
5. The power cord should be routed in such a way that it will not be walked on, pinched, cut,
or compressed in any way that could result in damaging the insulation or wire. Damage to the
power cord may result in a shock or fire hazard.
Installation All connections for the subwoofer are located on the rear of the unit. The figure to the right illustrates
the possible connections to a typical home theater receiver or processor with preamp level subwoofer
output, both in balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs. For the use with stereo equipment in music
setups the possible connections to a preamp or integrated amplifier are the same but marked either
as pre-out or audio out.
Home theater system Utilizing this method, the receiver or processor is the main control center for the system and it provides
all the bass management (e.g. sending the low frequency signals from the satellite speaker channels
& LFE for movies, to the subwoofer), and it provides a low-pass filtered signal (bass information only) to
the subwoofer.
Mosthome theaterreceivers/processorshaveatleast1 unbalancedRCA“SUBWOOFER”outputjack,some
modelshas two orevenbalancedXLR output/-s. For this typeof equipment,connecta singlehighquality
cable from your receiver’s “SUBWOOFER” output jack to the subwoofer’s input marked with a grey dot.
If your receiver or processor has multiple subwoofer outputs, you may have additional connection
options.Consulttheowner’smanualforyourreceiver/processortoverifyiftheseoutputsareallthesame.
Receiver/pre-amp with
internal crossover
- Set crossover bypass switch to “BYPASS (OFF)” (indicated by grey dot)
- The “VARIABLE LOW-PASS FILTER” frequency control knob has no effect when above switch is set to
“BYPASS (OFF)”
- Adjust the “BASS LEVEL” control knob to the “REF LEVEL” (reference level) setting (indicated by grey dot)
- Set the “VARIABLE PHASE” control knob to “0” (indicated by grey dot)
Music system Utilizing this method, the preamp provides a full range signal from both left & right audio channels to
the subwoofer. If your preamp does not offer an internal crossover or bass management functions,
the subwoofer’s built in controls will need to be properly set to utilize the built in crossover and phase
adjustments to blend the subwoofer output with the satellite speakers.
Thissubwooferisdesignedtooperatefromeitherafullrangeaudiosignal(whenusingthesubwoofer’s
built-incrossover)orhometheater(surroundsound)processor/receiverwitha“SUBWOOFER”outputjack
and built in low-pass filter & bass management. In both cases, proper control settings are required to
achieve optimal system performance.
Amplifier/pre-amp without
internal crossover
- Set crossover bypass switch to “LOW-PASS FILTER ON”
- Adjust the “VARIABLE LOW-PASS “ frequency control knob to blend the subwoofer output seamlessly
with your main speakers.
- Adjust the “BASS LEVEL” control knob to match the output level of the subwoofer toyour main speakers
- Adjust the “VARIABLE PHASE” control knob to smoothly blend the mid-bass output of the subwoofer to
your main speakers (refer to the section on system Calibration for further information).

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Multiple subwoofers WhenconnectingmultiplesubwoofersusingRCAsignalconnections,youwillneedtouse“Y”cables(signal
splitters)torouteyourreceiver/processoroutputtoeachwooferifitdoesnothavemultiple“SUBWOOFER”
outputjacks.AnotheroptionistouseanXLRtoRCAadaptertoconvertyour receiver/processorRCAsignal
ouptut to an XLR connection, which allows you to use the XLR “DIRECT PASS-THRU”.
WhenconnectingmultiplesubwoofersusingXLRsignalconnections,youmaywishtousetheXLR“DIRECT
PASS-THRU” outputconnection tosimplifyyour installation.Thiswillallow youtorun 1 longXLRcablefrom
yourprocessor’s“SUBWOOFER”outputjacktothe1stsubwoofer’sXLRinput,andanadditionalshorterXLR
cableconnectsthe1stsubwoofer’sXLR“DIRECTPASS-THRU”outputtotheinputofthe2ndsubwooferinthe
signal chain.If installingamultisubwoofersystemcontainingthreeor foursubwoofers,additionalshort
XLR cables can be used to connect the “XLR DIRECT PASS-THRU” output of the 2nd subwoofer to XLR input of
the 3rd subwoofer, and another short XLR cable to connect the “XLR DIRECT PASS-THRU” output of the 3rd
subwoofer to XLR input of the 4th subwoofer. If your processor does not provide an XLR output, you may
useanRCAtoXLRadaptercabletoconnectyourreceivertothe1stsubwooferinamultisubwoofersystem,
and use regular XLR cables to make the connections between additional subwoofers, as noted above.

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Calibration
Introduction For optimalperformance,you shouldcalibrateyour systemtoensure properlevelmatchingbetweenall
speakers and the proper setting of all controls (including crossover frequency, phase, and any channel
delaysyour receiver/processormay offer). This procedurewillvarydepending on systemconfiguration
and the information below is provided as a basic guide to assist you. Refer to the owner’s manual for
your receiver/processor for information on performing the steps required to enter their setup mode
and adjust any applicable settings.
Afterallconnectionshavebeenmade,turn ontheACpowertoyour system,starting withthefirstpieceof
sourceequipmentinthesignalchain(such asaCDorDVDplayer),thenpoweronanydedicatedequalizer,
thenpoweronyourreceiver/processor/amplifier(s),andlastbutnotleast,poweronthesubwoofer-/s.You
will need to enter your receiver’s/processor’s setup mode and adjust any applicable speaker settings
to properly match your system configuration
Receiver/Processor
With Automated Setup &
Calibration Function
Afteryouhaveverifiedallspeakersareconnectedandyouhavemeasureddistancesofeachtothelistening
position, perform the auto-setup routine on your receiver/processor (if available). Many newer home
theater receivers/processors combine a measurementmicrophoneand anautomatedsetuproutineto
assistyou withpropersettingofspeakerlevels,crossoverfrequency,speakerdelayand phase.Consult
the owner’s manual for your receiver/processor for further instructions on how to perform the setup
routine. After the auto-setup routine is complete, verify the final settings the receiver/processor selected
to ensure there are no erroneous settings (e.g. the settings should match your system configuration).
Some settings to verify may include:
- Number of speakers (e.g. 7.1 or 5.1 system, etc.)
- Type/size of speakers (e.g. small or large front/surround and subwoofer set to yes/on)
- Crossover point should be similar for identical speakers (e.g. if your system using 3 of the same-
speakers for all front channels, verify the receiver/processor selected the same crossover point
for all these channels)
- Crossover frequency should be selected. We recommend 80Hz to start. Slightly higher or lower
crossover point may yield better results in your system.
- Note: some receivers do not have an adjustable frequency, instead there is only a choice of
“small” or “large”. In this case, we recommed choosing “small”.
- Gain settings for each channel should be reasonably close (e.g. if the speakers are placed at even
distances, the gain setting for each channel should typically be within a couple dB from channel to
channel). If the receiver/processor gain trim setting for the subwoofer channel is a large value (e.g.
+12 or -12dB) you may need to increase the subwoofer’s gain to achieve a better match
- Low subwoofer gain/trim settings (on your receiver/processor) effect the operation of the “AUTO
ON/OFF” signal sensing circuit. If your receiver/processor gain is set to a low values (e.g. attenuat-
ing the signal -6dB or more) this reduces the signal available to properly “turn on” the subwoofer
when using the “AUTO ON/OFF” feature. If your subwoofer turns off unexpectedly when watching
movies at low volumes, you may wish to increase the receiver’s/processor’s subwoofer gain
trim, and manually reduce the volume using the subwoofer’s “BASS LEVEL” control to maintain
proper balance.
- Polarity/phase; This should be adjusted for smoothest frequency response near the crossover
point.
- EQ settings; if your receiver/processor allows you to see the eq settings for each channel, verify
that it is not adding any extra “limiter”, or “HPF” to the subwoofer channel, and that it is not adding a
high level of boost (e.g. >+3dB) or cut (e.g. -10db).
NOTE:
In some installations, automated room eq algorithms may make undesired changes to the subwoofer
signal settings trying to obtain what they believe is the best room response curve. In some systems
thesechangeshavebeenknowntodegradetheoverallsoundqualityofthesubwoofer.Ifusingareceiver/
processorwithautomatedroomEQ-function,weadviseyoulistentothesystemfirstwiththeeqdisabled,
then again with the EQ enabled, to determine if the changes are beneficial.

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Receiver/Pre-amp Without
Automated Setup
Olderreceiversand/ormusicpreampsmaynotprovideanautomatedsetupfunction.Withthesesytems,
optimal calibration usually requires some type of test equipment be utilized to provide test tones and
take measurementstoproperly calibrateyour system.Some equipmentyou mayusefor this includes:
- One of our measurement systems Room Analyzer II / II Pro. They are excellent tools to use
when optimizing and setting up subwoofer/-s or other speakers in a system.
- Test signal source; pink noise and/or sine wave of various frequencies (CD, DVD, your receiver/pre-
amp, or external measurment equipment)
- SPL meter (low cost handheld versions can be purchased online)
- RTA or other frequency response measurment tool (optional)
- Start with a quiet room free of excess background noise (e.g. people talking, kids playing, dogs
barking, etc.).
- Verify that subwoofer control settings match illustrations for your type of system configuration
- Set any receiver/pre-amp speaker settings at an appropriate starting point (e.g. crossover). We
recommend 80Hz crossover as a good starting point.
- Start playing a test signal with energy in the subwoofer crossover region (e.g. full bandwidth pink
noise) through all speakers
- While observing an SPL meter (or listening to the mid-bass level), have an assistant adjust the
“VARIABLE PHASE” knob from 0° to 180° and observe any change in mid-bass level near the cross-
over frequency. Set the control to the position with the greatest amount of bass.
- Play a test signal (e.g. pink noise) through only 1 speaker at a time. If using your receiver, you may
need to enter it’s setup mode to perform this function.
- Place an SPL meter in your typical listening position, approximately at ear height (use of a tripod
may be required), and set to “C” weighting and “Slow” response (if those settings are available)
- Adjust volume to a modest level -typically 75-85dB (loud enough to clearly hear, but not excessively
loud)
- Adjust controls as necessary to play the same test tone through each speaker and subwoofer/-s
in the system, 1 speaker at a time.
- Adjust the individual channel gain/trim of your equipment to obtain the same SPL reading from
each speaker as you measured from the first speaker
A home theater receiver may walk you through portions of this procedure. Follow any instructions from
your receiver’s owner’s manual as applicable to your system setup. Once finished, listen to some
familiar music and movie tracks. Minor adjustment of the levels may be desired. Do not be afraid to
experiment with adjustments and try different EQ settings to find what may improve the sound in your
system and room the best!
NOTE:
There are limitations on how well the bass management works in a receiver/processor. The settings
for the subwoofer/-s might need to be adjusted manually either on the subwoofer/-s OR preferably in
the receiver/processor. For some cases when having only one “SUBWOOFER” output jack and multiple
subwoofers and the subwoofers are not placed symmetrically in the room (e.g. having an opening on
one side of the room) you might need to apply different settings for the “VARIABLE PHASE”, “BASS LEVEL”
and EQ setting on the subwoofers. There is also the option to use one of our measurement systems
Room Analyzer II / II Pro. They are excellent tools when optimizing and setting up subwoofer/-s or other
speakers in a system. Do not be afraid to experiment with slight adjustments to find what may improve
the sound in your system and room the best!
Do not hesitate to contact us at [e-mail] for questions about settings. We are happy to assist you
in optimizing your system!