Summary of SW-10
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Active studio subwoofer.
Page 2: Safety Instructions
2 safety instructions 1. Read instructions — all the safety and operation instructions should be read before this product is operated. 2. Retain instructions — the safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference. 3. Heed warnings — all warnings on this product and in these oper...
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Part no. 0013234 rev. A 09/04 ©2004 loud technologies inc. All rights reserved. 3 what me, read a manual? Before you begin, please make sure you read the safety instructions on page 2 and getting started on page 5. Your new tapco ® sw•10 active studio subwoofer is designed to set up quickly and oper...
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4 here’s a quick look at all the features packed into the sw•10 active studio subwoofers: • flat frequency response (±3 db, 34 hz to 110 hz) • 10” paper cone woofer with dual-voice coil design • convenient compact design • horn-loaded design for high effi ciency • 120 watt power amplifi er • high-st...
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5 getting started the following steps will help you set up your subwoofer quickly. Initial settings: 1. Turn the input sensitivity control on the rear panel all the way down (min). 2. Set the left and right crossover controls to the center position (80 hz). 3. Set the polarity switch out (0 º). 4. T...
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6 of-phase with the direct sound. This can weaken or even cancel the sound. Keeping the distance between the subwoofer driver and any adjacent walls no longer than 1/8 of a wavelength (20 in or 51 cm at 80 hz) can minimize interference. Room resonance is caused by the reinforcement of certain freque...
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7 reinforces the direct sound, putting less of a demand on the power amplifi er to reach higher sound pressure levels. It is important that the corner has good structural strength, or the low-frequency energy can cause rattling and other distracting vibrations. Experiment with the orientation of the...
Page 8: Typical Hookup
8 hookup diagram typical hookup 115v brought to you by the groovy folks in woodinville, washington, usa ©2004 mackie designs, inc. Warning: to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. Do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer ser...
Page 9: Rear Panel Description
9 tapco sw•10 features rear panel description this is where you connect your signal inputs and outputs to the subwoofer and make adjustments to the crossover and input sensitivity. 1. Input sensitivity • the sw•10 expects a line-level signal at its inputs. • the left and right low-pass signals are s...
Page 10: Protection Circuits
10 7. Power use this switch to turn the sw•10 on and off. 8. Line cord socket and fuse connect the line cord to this iec socket securely, and plug the other end into your ac outlet. Make sure the ac select switch is set to the correct ac voltage. The fuse is located behind the fuse cover, at the bot...
Page 11: Troubleshooting
11 appendix a: service information no sound • is the input sensitivity control turned up? • is the signal source turned up? Make sure the signal level from the mixing console (or whatever device immediately precedes the subwoofer) is high enough to produce sound. Bad sound • is the input connector p...
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12 repair service for tapco products is available at one of our factory authorized service centers. Service for tapco products living outside the united states can be obtained through local dealers or distributors. If your subwoofer needs service, follow these instructions: 1. Review the preceding t...
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13 appendix b: connections xlr connectors xlr connectors are used to make balanced connections to the sw•10. They are wired as follows, according to standards specifi ed by the aes (audio engineering society). Xlr balanced wiring pin 1 = shield pin 2 = hot (+) pin 3 = cold (–) rca plugs and jacks rc...
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14 appendix c: sw•10 specifi cations ac power requirements us: 120 vac, 60 hz europe: 240 vac, 50 hz korea (ac power select at 230 v): 220 vac, 60 hz japan (ac power select at 115 v): 100 vac, 50/60 hz ac connector: 2-pin iec 250 vac, 16 a male fuse: 115 vac: t 1.6 a/250 v 230 vac: t 800 ma/250 v *p...
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15 tapco limited warranty a. Loud technologies inc. Warrants all materials, workmanship and proper operation of this tapco product for a period of one year from the original date of purchase. If any defects are found in the materials or workmanship, or if the product fails to function properly durin...
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