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ProSub 800/1000
®
PowerField Subwoofer with
Active Crossover & Power Amplifier
Owner’s Manual
Congratulations
Congratulations on your purchase of a Definitive Technology ProSub
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 f
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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 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 suggestions below to determine which options best suit your needs. Please take care to perform all wiring procedures with your system com
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Subwoofer Placement Your Definitive Technology subwoofer has been designed to operate at frequencies generally below 150 Hz. Because low-frequency infor- mation 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
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High Level Speaker Wire Connections Your Definitive Technology ProSub subwoofer can also be hooked up via high level connections. In this situation, you have the option of running your main speakers “full range” or rolling off the low end by using the high pass filter built into the subwoofer. For high level wiring, your interconnects are simply equal distance lengths of high quality speaker cable. To hook up your ProSub subwoofer via the high level connections, simply run speaker cable from the r
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bass output when using full range main speakers, run the main speakers full range by hooking them up directly 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 speakers 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
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in your room (four times better) and of course offer double the power. In addition, some state-of-the-art home theater installations have begun to use a separate subwoofer hooked up to the rear (surround) chan- nels and we recommend this for the absolute ultimate in performance. Dual Subwoofer Connections When hooking up a stereo pair of subwoofers, wiring is quite similar to traditional high level connections. Here, instead of running both speaker cables from your receiver or amplifier to the
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Operating Controls Your Definitive Technology ProSub 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 forget” type, although occasionally certain controls will require minor adjustments. 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 other s
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current going to it will reactivate itself with a pop when AC current is restored, which is normal. Please note that after the cessation of a signal, it may take up to an hour for the amplifier to actually turn off from active to standby mode. In some instances, because of RF presence in your area, the red LEDs may not turn off. However, this is nothing to be concerned about as the amplifiers draw almost no power when they are idling. Using the ProSub with Definitive ProMonitors When using the Pr
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Troubleshooting If you experience any difficulties with your subwoofer, try the suggestions described below. If you are still having problems, please consult your Definitive Technology Authorized Dealer for assistance. 1. Make sure all your system interconnects and power cords are solidly in their place. 2. Should you experience any level of ground hum or noise, try plugging the subwoofer into the same circuit as your amplifier. Please note that some cable TV hookups induce hum into the whole syst
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Service Service and warranty work on your Definitive loudspeakers will normally be performed by your local Definitive Technology dealer. If, however, you wish to return the speaker to us, please contact us first, describing the problem and requesting authorization as well as the location of the nearest factory service center. Please note that the address given in this booklet is the address of our offices only. Under no circumstances should loud- speakers be shipped to our offices or returned witho
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LIMITED USA WARRANTY 5-YEARS FOR DRIVERS AND CABINETS, 3-YEARS FOR ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS DEI Sales Co., dba Definitive Technology (herein “Definitive”) warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this Definitive loudspeaker product (the “Product”) will be free from defects in material and workman- ship 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 Authorized Dealer.
