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Owners Manual Sub 600
All there is.
Dynaudio A/S, 8660 Skanderborg, Denmark
Sales & Marketing: Dynaudio International GmbH, Ohepark 2, 21224 Rosengarten, Germany, Phone: +49 4108 - 41 80 - 0
www.dynaudio.com
© Dynaudio International GmbH, Sub 600 Owners Manual 0611, Item No. 4552168. All text and image copyrights reserved. Subject to change without notice.
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Contents Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SAFETY Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 BEFORE OPERATION About this operating manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction English Introduction Dear Music Lover, Thank you for your decision to acquire Dynaudio loudspeakers. Every Dynaudio model features the advanced Dynaudio loudspeaker technology, resulting in music reproduction at a very high level, making many familiar recordings a new listening experience altogether. This advanced technology results from many years of intense research and development, the highest quality standards in production, and Dynaudio's enduring passion for musical truth.
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SAFETY SAFETY 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 pu
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Important Safety Instructions 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. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. Risk of Electric Shock. Do Not Open. WARNING To reduce the risk of e
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BEFORE OPERATION BEFORE OPERATION About this operating manual Used signs and symbols In this operating manual following signs and symbols are used. Safety signs General safety sign 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. Dangerous voltage The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to ale
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About this operating manual Text markings Note Additional information is provided, which is important to fully understand the Sub 600 and how to operate it. The arrow will identify steps to be performed. Please follow the instructions carefully. 1. Multiple steps that should be performed consecutively are numbered. Please follow 2. these instructions carefully. 3. italics The result of a step is printed in italics. This may help you verify the success of a step. bold Controls are printed in
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BEFORE OPERATION Unpacking To find the suitable position for the Sub 600 in your listening room, please read the chapter “Positioning the subwoofer” on page 20. To unpack the subwoofer 1. Unpack the subwoofer on a clean, even and soft area; floor carpeting is very suitable. 1 2. The packaging should be opened from the top. Remove all accessories that come packed with the subwoofer. Do not remove the top part of the protective material. 3. With the protective material still in place but with ac
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Unpacking Grille The subwoofer can be operated without the grille. However, it is recommended that the grille is mounted during normal use to help prevent accidental damage or dirt settling on the cone of the loudspeaker. With subwoofers, the influence of the grille on the sound is virtually negligible. To remove the grille: Gently pull the grille at all corners. To fit the grille: Line up the studs with the corresponding front baffle holes. Gently push the grille in at all corners. No
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BEFORE OPERATION Controls and connections ➋ POWER ➊ Subwoofer auto power mode: POWER GAIN PHASE • ON = Auto mode disabled (subwoofer is switched on permanently, when main ON AUTO 0° 180° ➊ power switch is set to ON). ➌ Min Max • AUTO = Auto mode enabeld (when main power switch is set to ON and a music SAT Highpass SUB Lowpass signal is detected, the internal amplifier is activated automatically). Flat 60 Hz 80 Hz ➍ ➎ 50 Hz 150 Hz GAIN ➋ Subwoofer volume level. SAT/SUB Input SAT Output PHASE ➌
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Controls and connections SUB I/O, To Slave ➐ ➋ • LFE/Slave IN: input for LFE signal from processor/receiver. Note that the signal must be a true LFE signal or already have been filtered by the processor/receiver, POWER GAIN PHASE as SUB Lowpass does not have an effect in combination with the LFE input. ON AUTO 0° 180° ➊ ➌ • OUT: output to next subwoofer if installed. Min Max SAT Highpass SUB Lowpass LFE/Slave ➑ Flat 60 Hz 80 Hz Subwoofer operation mode LFE or Slave: ➍ ➎ 50 Hz 150 Hz • LFE: set
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OPERATION OPERATION Connecting the subwoofer Damage of device due to improper connection NOTICE Set the mains power switch to OFF before connecting the Sub 600. Only switch the subwoofer on (mains power switch to ON) after all connections and set up steps have been properly completed. Note: The Dynaudio Sub 600 can be controlled by any source provided with a LFE or preamplifier output. In the operating manual the expression “processor/receiver” will be used for all these sources. 10 Dynau
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Connecting the subwoofer Subwoofer inputs SUB I/O LFE/Slave In SAT/SUB Input The Dynaudio Sub 600 provides two different signal inputs: SUB I/O - LFE/Slave In This input allows the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel to be connected, which is used + in Home Cinema systems to reproduce low frequency effects. The signal is: SUB SAT • reproduced by the subwoofer Highpass Lowpass • routed to the SUB I/O - LFE/To Slave output for a second subwoofer to be connected. LFE MODE + The SUB Lowpass control
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OPERATION Connecting a single subwoofer POWER GAIN PHASE ➊ To connect the SAT/SUB input: ON AUTO 0° 180° From the preamplifier output of your processor/receiver, PC or mediaplayer (often Min Max SAT Highpass SUB Lowpass marked as Pre Out or Front Out) connect a stereo RCA cable to the subwoofer SAT/ Flat 60 Hz 80 Hz SUB Input. Front Out/ LFE/SUB Out 50 Hz 150 Hz ➊ ➋ Pre Out This signal should not be already processed by the processor/receiver. Please pay attention to the settings of your pr
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Connecting the subwoofer Multiple subwoofer connections POWER GAIN PHASE POWER GAIN PHASE The Dynaudio Sub 600 can be used stand-alone or together with multiple subwoofer ON AUTO 0° 180° ON AUTO 0° 180° units. Using multiple units may be helpful if the listening room is quite large or has difficult Min Max Min Max SAT Highpass SUB Lowpass SAT Highpass SUB Lowpass acoustic conditions (e.g. room-modes, see also “Positioning the subwoofer” on page 20 Flat 60 Hz 80 Hz Flat 60 Hz 80 Hz for further
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OPERATION Connecting loudspeakers In Home Cinema systems the bass management - meaning the distribution of the low frequencies to the subwoofer and the speakers - is handled by the settings of the POWER GAIN PHASE processor/receiver. If your equipment does not provide bass management, or if you want ON AUTO 0° 180° to use the Sub 600 together with a common stereo, the low frequency adjustment of the Min Max SAT Highpass SUB Lowpass Front Out/ LFE/SUB Out connected speakers can be managed by
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Switching the subwoofer on/off Switching the subwoofer on/off Once you have ensured yourself that all necessary connections have been made, the 100-120V/220-240V ~ 50/60Hz 3.15A subwoofer and the connected components can be switched on. ON Switch the subwoofer ON with the main POWER switch on the rear panel. The status LED on the rear of the subwoofer will light up red. OFF FUSE T3.15A L 250V Power mode After switching on the Sub 600 the Power mode should be selected: POWER GAIN PHASE • ON:
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OPERATION Adjusting the volume (GAIN) High Sound Levels CAUTION To avoid auditory defects do not listen to high sound levels over a longer period of time. The correct volume setting is an important aspect in achieving a well balanced speaker POWER GAIN PHASE combination. Please also refer to “Specific tips” on page 28 for further information or ask your local Dynaudio dealer for assistance. ON AUTO 0° 180° Adjust the GAIN control, until correct setting is reached. Min Max Note: You can no
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Selecting the subwoofer cut-off frequency (SUB Lowpass) Selecting the subwoofer cut-off frequency (SUB Lowpass) The SUB Lowpass control allows the frequency range of the subwoofer to be defined. SAT Highpass SUB Lowpass Above the selected frequency the sound level decreases rapidly. The correct setting of Flat 60 Hz 80 Hz this cut-off frequency is important for a well balanced combination of subwoofer and speakers. 50 Hz 150 Hz To select the cut-off frequency: Set the SUB Lowpass control
