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ProSub 60
®
PowerField Subwoofer with
Active Crossover & Power Amplifier
Owner's Manual
Congratulations
Congratulations on your purchase of a Definitive Technology ProSub 60
Subwoofer. This revolutionary subwoofer utilizes state-of-the-art components,
a non-resonant monocoque cabinet and low diffraction construction in order to
achieve the most lifelike sound possible in your listening room for many years
to come. The ProSub is a compact, high quality powered speaker system
intended primarily for
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Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION! To reduce the risk of electric shock and fire, do not remove the cover or back plate of this device. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to licensed service technicians. Avis: Risque de choc electricque, ne pas ouvrir. CAUTION! The international symbol of a lightning bolt inside a triangle is intended to alert the user to uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the device’s enclosure. The inte
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Subwoofer Installation Your new ProSub 60 Subwoofer contains a built-in amplifier and sophisticated electronic crossover. There are several ways to install your subwoofer. One setup is not considered “better” than another; rather, each is a function of what type of entertainment system you own and how you plan to integrate your components. Read the installation sug- gestions below to determine which options best suit your needs. Please take care to perform all wiring procedures with your system c
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Subwoofer Placement Your Definitive Technology subwoofer has been designed to operate at frequencies generally below 150 Hz. Because low-frequency informa- tion in this range essentially is non-directional, your subwoofer can be located anywhere in your listening room that is most convenient. Also, the continuously variable low pass filter operates at a very fast roll-off, ensuring great performance wherever you place your subwoofer. There are, however, some general rules that you should bear in m
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Wiring Diagrams Low Level Connections One way to hook up your Definitive Technology ProSub 60 sub- woofer is via the low level input connectors which are RCA-type jacks designed to accept standard audio interconnect cables. For preamps and decoders, run an interconnect from the left and right outputs of the pre- amp or decoder to the left and right low level inputs on the subwoofer. If you have two sets of outputs, you can use one set of these; if not, you can put a Y-connector into each output (
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create a very steep crossover slope. Usually, if your receiver or decoder already has a built-in low pass crossover, you should turn the low pass control on your ProSub 60 to 150. Also, these subwoofer outputs tend to have less gain than main line level outputs, thus the gain control on your subwoofer may need to be adjusted accordingly for proper balance. For a slight increase in gain, however, you can use a standard, RCA-type stereo Y-connector to split the mono output into separate left and
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To hook up your ProSub 60 subwoofer via the high level connections, simply run speaker cable from the right channel high level connector on the subwoofer to the right channel speaker connector of your receiver or amplifier. Repeat this process for the left channel. Please take care that the red (“+”) terminal on the subwoofer is connected to the red (“+”) terminal on your receiver or amplifier, and that the black (“-”) terminal on your receiver or amplifier is connected to the black (“-”) terminal
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to the amp. In many systems, if your speakers are true full range systems, you may find that you get a more satisfying sound by running the speak- ers full-range and crossing your subwoofer in fairly low (40-70 Hz). On the other hand, if you find that you are overdriving your main speakers, you will clearly be able to play your system louder by using the built-in high pass crossover for your main speakers. The Advantages of Multiple Subwoofers Definitive’s ProSub 60 subwoofers are engineered to be
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Operating Controls Your Definitive Technology ProSub 60 subwoofer is equipped with a full complement of operating controls to ensure complete flexibility and maximum performance in any installation. Most of them basically are the “set and for- get” type, although occasionally certain controls will require minor adjust- ments. Gain Control On the back panel of your subwoofer is a gain (volume) control. This control is used to raise or lower the output level of your subwoofer in relation to the othe
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Using the ProSub 60 with Definitive ProMonitors When using the ProSub with Definitive ProMonitors, please consult your ProMonitor instruction manual for specific information regarding hookup, wiring and placement. Setting the Level and Crossover Frequency When Using the ProSub 60 with ProMonitors When you have the ProMonitors wired to the speaker level outputs on your ProSub 60, the following are our suggestions for starting settings on your controls. Remember, these are just approximate settings a
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system again. If the amplifier should overheat, the system will turn itself off until the amplifier cools and resets. 4. Check to be sure that your power cord has not been damaged. 5. Check that no foreign objects or liquid has entered the cabinet. 6. If you cannot get your subwoofer to turn on or if no sound comes out and you’re sure the system is set up properly, please bring the subwoofer to your Definitive Technology Authorized Dealer for assistance. Technical Assistance It is our pleasure to o
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Limited Warranty: 5-Years for Drivers and Cabinets, 3-Years for Electronic Components Definitive Technology warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this Definitive Technology Loudspeaker Product (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years covering the drivers and cabinets, and three (3) years for the electronic components from the date of the original purchase from a Definitive Technology Authorized Dealer. However, this warranty
