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PLW-15
User Guide
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Contents Important Safety Instructions 2-3 Recycling & RoHS Declaration of Conformity 3 Unpacking 4 Foot/Spike Fixing 4 Introduction 5 PLW-15 Features 5 Amp & Control Panel 6-7 Remote Control Functions 8 Positioning 9 Set Up 9-10 Specification 11 Trouble Shooting 12 Guarantee and Service 13 Claims under this guarantee 13 Data Protection 13 EC Dec
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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 with water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. Great care and attention has gone into the materials chosen to produce the PLW-15. A gentle wipe with a dry, clean cloth is all that is required to remove any dust. Treat it as you would a fine piece of furniture because that is how they have been designed. 7. Do not block any ventilatio
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WARNING • TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE • TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE • TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT. This lightning flash with an arrow head symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insul
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Unpacking Care must be taken at all times when handling the PLW-15 due to the extreme weight of the product. We recommend a two-person lift wherever appropriate. The feet/spike assemblies and mains power cord/s are contained within the packaging and should be removed. To remove the PLW-15 from its carton, place some protective material on the floor and having removed any items of packing from the top of the pack carefully invert the carton. (Also see icons on the carton). Gradually pull the
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Introduction Thank you for your purchase of Monitor Audio PLW-15 subwoofer, which has been designed and constructed using quality systems and materials to provide years of enjoyment, reliability and pride of ownership. This product, as with all the Platinum range, is hand crafted from top to bottom using traditional woodworking skills for our sumptuous cabinets, married with the state of the art technology of our renowned drive units. Music is and should be a natural enhancement of life. It st
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1. RCA Line Level Inputs (Stereo Left & Right) For connection to a 2 channel/ stereo amplifier system. Connection should be provided by a pair of high-quality signal cables from the pre-out section of an amplifier. Note: - cable lengths should not exceed 10 metres to avoid interference from other electrical appliances. 2. RCA Line Level Outputs (Stereo Left & Right) RCA line level outputs are provided in order to use other sub-woofers in conjunction with the PLW-15 by ‘daisy chain’ type conne
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Remote Control NOTE: - The remote control should be directed towards the IR lens located on the front of the PLW-15 cabinet. For distance and angle limits please refer to the Set Up Guide (page 2). 1. Mute Toggle between mute and normal operation. Mute can only be accessed by using the remote control. 2. Power/ Standby Toggle between standby on/off. Standby can only be operated by the remote control unit. This function will not be operable when using the +12v trigger. 3. LFE Toggle between LF
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Positioning The PLW-15 should now be sited in the most suitable position, preferably not directly in the corner of a room as this may cause excessive bass boom. Once a desirable position is achieved it is important to check if the cables are long enough to reach comfortably without being under tension. Leave the PLW-15 unplugged until you are happy with it’s location. Never connect or disconnect any of the input connections with the PLW-15 switched on. Optimal control settings will depend e
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Crossover Setting (2 Channel Stereo Input Only) The crossover control should be set in accordance with the size or bass output of the main/satellite speakers. The crossover control can be adjusted in 1Hz steps or in steps of 40Hz, 50Hz, 63Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 125Hz and 160Hz by pressing the Music or Impact buttons on the remote control. The crossover slope characteristic can also be adjusted in steps of 12, 18, 24, 30 or 36dB/ octave. Refer to the chart below as a guide to setting the crossover f
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Memory Store Here you have 3 memory locations to choose from. These can be tailored to suit your needs for each input and/or tastes. Memory Recall This allows you to recall any of the 3 previously stored set ups. You can access them directly by pressing up on the remote control. Volume Level Adjustment Once data has been saved the volume can be adjusted to the desired level either by the main control panel or by using the remote control. Accurate level (volume) calibration can be done by u
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Specification Amplifier Output: 1000 Watts (RMS) 2000 Watts (Peak) Frequency Response: 16Hz - 40/160Hz Variable Crossover (Low Pass): 40Hz - 160Hz Variable slope characteristic from 12 – 36dB/Octave Sub-Sonic Filter (High Pass): 16 - 31Hz EQ: 4 x Preset 1 x User Set Equalisation: Graphic 9 Band Equaliser. ± 6dB in 0.5dB steps Digital Volume Level: -80 – 0dB (2dB increments from -80 to -31dB; 1dB increments from -30 to 0dB) Auto Sensing Line Level >5mV (RMS) Input Require
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Trouble Shooting Should you experience any technical, or set-up problems with your PLW-15 please check the Trouble Shooting Guide below: My PLW-15 will not turn on/no power • Is the LED illuminated on the back of the unit? If not, then check your mains lead is properly connected both at the PLW-15 and at the mains outlet. Also check the fuse of the mains plug (where fitted) and also the fuse in the PLW-15. See page 7 for further info on changing the fuse and it’s location. • Is the LED on
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Guarantee and Service Valid upon completion of the incorporated warranty card and its return within 30 days of purchase. This equipment has been fully tested prior to dispatch from the factory. Both the craftsmanship and the performance of this product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for the period of one year from the date of purchase (see conditions below), provided that the product was supplied by an authorised Monitor Audio retailer under the consumer sale agreement. (The word
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EC Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity We, Monitor Audio Ltd. Unit 2,24 Brook Road Rayleigh Essex 08 SS6 7XL England Declare in own responsibility, that the PLW-15 product described in this manual is in compliance with Technical Standards/Council Directives: (LVD) 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive EN60065: 2002+A1: 2006 Safety requirements for mains operated electronic and related apparatus for household and similar use. (EMC) 89/336/EEC Electro Magnetic Compatibility EN5501
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Owner Information Product Details Model: PLW-15 Product Serial No: Date of Purchase: Dealer Details Dealer Name: Address: Town, Post code, Country: e-mail address: Settings/Notes: FEATURE MEMORY 1 MEMORY 2 MEMORY 3 Sub-Sonic Filter: Crossover - Frequency: Crossover - Slope: EQ Mode: User EQ Settings: 20 25 31 40 63 80 100
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Monitor Audio Ltd. Unit 2, 24 Brook Road Rayleigh, Essex SS6 7XL England Tel: 01268 740580 Fax: 01268 740589 Email: info@monitoraudio.co.uk monitoraudio.co.uk Designed in the United Kingdom Version 1 PLW15 manual.indd 18 30/04/2008 11:00:00
