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Tannoy FX 5.1 User Manual

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AV RECEIVER/DECODER OUTPUT PANEL

REAR

LEFT

CENTREFRONT

LEFT

SUB OUT FRONT

RIGHT

REAR

RIGHT

CONNECTING FX 5.1 SUBWOOFER TO

YOUR SYSTEM

The FX5.1 subwoofer may be connected in

any one of the following ways:

LINE LEVEL

• Using the subwoofer output on your A/V

receiver or decoder connect a single RCA

interconnect to either the left or right line

input on the subwoofer rear panel. This is

the ideal connection type as the subwoofer

output contains the low frequency

information from all channels.

• If no subwoofer or spare line outputs exist

you may connect using a Y-split connector

on the main preamplifier output

connections. Use a Y-split on both right and

left outputs and connect these via an RCA

interconnect to the left and right inputs on

the subwoofer rear panel.

• Alternatively, if your preamplifier has a

spare set of line level outputs, connect left

and right to the FX 5.1 subwoofer L and R

inputs using screened cable.

HIGH LEVEL

• Use your amplifier's speaker out terminals.

To accommodate the connection of two sets

of cables, red (+) goes to red (+), and

black (-) to black (-), twist wires together

and connect to the amplifier terminals.

• Alternatively use the 'A & B' speaker outputs

on the amplifier if provided - A to your

main speakers and B to the FX5.1

subwoofer. Do this using a length of speaker

cable for each channel, wire your amplifier

outputs to the HIGH LEVEL input terminals,

on the subwoofer amplifier panel. Ensure

there are no stray wire strands that could

possibly short together and damage both

the amplifier and subwoofer.

WARNINGS

• Double-check all connections before

switching on the FX 5.1 system and

your amplifier.

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• Ensure that the polarity of the speaker cables

from your amplifier to the subwoofer is

correct - failure to observe this will result in

damage to your amplifier.

• When using the HIGH LEVEL inputs, ensure

that your amplifier is not configured in

bridge mode; damage could result to either

the amplifier or the subwoofer. If in doubt

consult your dealer.

SETTING UP

Ensure the POWER switch is in the OFF position

and that the POWER light is green.

You can operate FX subwoofer in two modes,

AUTO and ON continuously. In AUTO, the

unit remains OFF until an input signal is

detected.

Firstly set VOLUME control to MIN, and the

PHASE switch to 0º. The LED will turn red

when switched ON, or when a signal is

detected in AUTO mode. Play some music

through the system and slowly increase the

volume level control until roughly the correct

amount of bass is present. Listen to the system,

adjusting the VOLUME LEVEL control to

achieve the most seamless integration of

energy with your satellite speakers. In some

installation situations, due to room acoustics,

setting the PHASE switch to 180º will give

better results. Fine adjustment of the controls

will take a little time using a range of different

programme material. Remember that the

object of a subwoofer is to enhance the output

of your main speakers, not overpower it.

FX 5.1 Subwoofer

This high performance 5.1 system has been

built and tested with care and precision, to

provide first class performance and reliable

operation. To ensure maximum benefit from

ownership, and for reasons of safety, please

read the following information before using

for the first time.

POSITIONING

As the FX5.1 subwoofer produces low

frequencies only, it is difficult to detect its

location by ear. It can therefore be placed

anywhere in the room, but optimum

performance will be gained by locating the

subwoofer between the front pair of speakers.

Bass output will increase next to a wall or

especially in a corner; so use the VOLUME

control to compensate if moving your

subwoofer around.

AUTO POWER/ SLEEP FUNCTION

The FX 5.1 subwoofer can be left permanently

on in AUTO mode, under which conditions

it will revert to 'sleep' mode after approximately

20 minutes. If not using your subwoofer for

some time, switch OFF and remove the power

cable from the mains outlet.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

Check that the voltage rating displayed on the

rear panel is correct for your area before

connecting. If it is incorrect, move the voltage

selector on the rear panel to the appropriate

voltage. The panel mounted fuse should also

be changed to the correct rating (see below,

under FUSE PROTECTION). If in any doubt,

consult your Dealer or Authorised Service Agent.

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MOUNTING

OPTION

BRACKETS

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