Tannoy Definition Owner's Manual - page 5
04_ DEFINITION SUBWOOFER OWNER’S MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting a Tannoy loudspeaker developed in the UK by our dedicated team of design engineers. Tannoy is the
brand of choice for discriminating music lovers around the world. Musical excellence is designed into our loudspeakers from
the start. Careful selection of the very best components combined with strict quality control procedures in the production
process ensures this level of excellence is maintained.
To gain maximum performance from your Definition Subwoofer, please take time to read this Owner’s Manual in full before
installation. Once you have set up your new Subwoofer please complete and return the registration document or register
your product online at www.tannoy.com - this does not limit your legal rights.
Loudspeakers are electromechanical devices that ‘run-in’ through use; performance will therefore improve after an initial period of 24
hrs use. Once they have been further run-in over a longer period, there will be clear enhancement in performance.
We are confident that you will continue to enjoy your new Tannoy Definition Subwoofer for many years to come.
UNPACKING
To unpack the Subwoofer, remove the tape from the top of the carton then fold the flaps right back before inverting the
carton and contents. Lift the carton clear of the contents, then remove all inner packaging.
Check carefully for any sign of transit damage. In this unlikely event, notify your shipping company and/or dealer as soon as
possible for advice.
It is recommended you store all the packaging to allow protected transport in future.
Ensure that the following accessories are present:
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Mains cord appropriate to your country of use.
POSITIONING
The performance of any subwoofer is greatly influenced by the room placement. Corner placement will increase the amount
of bass by using either of the corners next to the front channel loudspeakers. Placing centrally along this wall will result
in less bass, while moving the subwoofer out into the room will give less bass still. Be prepared to experiment with both
position and the subwoofer controls to get the best results.
Remember that the function of a subwoofer is to enhance the output of your main speakers, not overpower it.
CONNECTING TO YOUR SYSTEM
ALWAYS MAKE AND CHECK ALL CONNECTIONS BEFORE PLUGGING THE SUBWOOFER INTO THE MAINS.
LINE LEVEL INPUTS
For use with an AV receiver or DVD receiver, connect a screened phono cable from the receiver SUB output to either RIGHT
or LEFT low level phono input on the rear of the Subwoofer.
If you are using the Subwoofer with a 2 channel or stereo system and your preamplifier has a spare set of outputs, connect
left and right to the Subwoofer L and R inputs using screened phono cables.
Alternatively, for AV equipment or stereo preamplifiers that offer balanced operation, connection may alternatively be made
using the XLR input(s).
HIGH-PASS OUTPUTS
These are provided for stereo applications to feed your main loudspeaker pair power amplifier. This function will roll off the
lower frequencies to your loudspeakers, to give a seamless integration to the Subwoofer. Again, connectivity is by phono or
balanced XLR connections.