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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
SP-DW103
Powered Subwoofer
Subwoofer motriz
Subwoofer energizado
INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
INSTRUÇÕES
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial
No. which are located either on the rear,
bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LVT1030-002C
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Front view
Side view
Thank you for purchasing a JVC speaker.
Before you begin using it, please read the instructions carefully
to be sure you get the best possible performance. If you have any
questions, consult your JVC dealer.
Warnings, Cautions and Others
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Caution--POWER switch
This apparatus is provided with the POWER switch to minimize
power consumption for safe use. Therefore,
1. Before doing initial settings, complete all the connections
required, connect the mains plug into the wall outlet, then set
the POWER switch to ON [
].
2. When not in use, set the POWER switch to OFF [
].
This disconnects the mains line.
Cautions
· Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a
newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)
· Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, on the apparatus.
· When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be
considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of
these batteries must be followed strictly.
· Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
Caution--Proper Ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage,
locate the apparatus as follows:
1 Front:
No obstructions and open spacing.
2 Sides/ Top/ Back:
No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the
dimensions below.
3 Bottom:
Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path
for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10 cm
or more.
Precautions for installation
· To prevent deformation or discoloration of the
cabinet, do not install the unit where it is exposed
to direct sunlight or high humidity, and avoid
installation near air conditioning outlets.
· Speaker vibrations may cause howling. Place the
unit as far away from the player as possible.
· Take the occurrence of earthquakes or other
physical shocks into consideration when selecting
the installation place, and secure the unit
thoroughly.
· This unit is magnetically shielded to avoid color distortions on
TVs. However, if not installed properly, it may cause color
distortions. So, pay attention to the following when installing
the unit.
­ When placing this unit near a TV set, turn off the TV's main
power switch or unplug it before installing this unit.
Then wait at least 30 minutes before turning on the TV's
main power switch again.
Some TVs may still be affected even though you have followed
the above. If this happens, move this unit away from the TV.
· Tuner reception may become noisy or hissing if this unit is
installed nearby the tuner. In this case, leave a more distance
between the tuner and this unit or use an outdoor antenna for
better tuner reception without interference from this unit.
Precautions for Daily Use
· To maintain the appearance of the unit
Wipe with a dry, soft cloth if the cabinet or control panel should
become dirty.
If very dirty, apply a small amount of water or neutral detergent
to the cloth and wipe clean. Then wipe with a dry cloth.
· To improve the sound field
If the speakers are facing a solid wall or glass
door, etc., it is recommended to furnish the wall
with materials that absorb sounds, for example by
hanging up thick curtains, to prevent reflections
and standing waves.
Checking the Supplied Accessories
Check to be sure you have the following supplied accessories.
The number in parenthesis indicates the quantity of the piece
supplied.
· Monaural audio cord (1)
· AC plug adaptor (1)
If the item mentioned above is missing, contact your dealer
immediately.
Front
15 cm
15 cm
20 cm
10 cm
20 cm
20 cm
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Contenido
Índice
The printed pattern of the rear panel may differs according to the countries of purchase.
El panel impreso en el panel trasero puede diferir según el país de compra.
A etiqueta impressa no painel traseiro poderá ser diferente dependendo do país em que
o equipamento for adquirido.
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Conexiones ..................................................................................... 1
Verificación de su amplificador ......................................................... 1
Conexión al amplificador .................................................................. 1
Operaciones .................................................................................... 3
Información adicional .................................................................... 5
Conexões ........................................................................................ 1
Para Verificar o Amplificador ............................................................ 1
Para Conectar ao Amplificador ........................................................ 1
Operações ....................................................................................... 3
Informações Adicionais ................................................................. 5
Connections .................................................................................... 1
Checking Your Amplifier .................................................................... 1
Connecting to the Amplifier .............................................................. 1
Operations ...................................................................................... 3
Additional Infromation ................................................................... 5
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Checking Your Amplifier
Before connecting this unit to your amplifier (or receiver), check
what types of connecting terminals your amplifier has.
Follow the instructions below to find a proper connection method
for your equipment.
· Illustrations of jacks and terminals in this manual may be
different from the ones actually used for your amplifier. The
illustrations are of the most used type.
First check whether your amplifier has a subwoofer output
jack.
It is usually named and printed as the "SUBWOOFER OUT" or
"SUBWOOFER."
If you find it on your amplifier, follow Connecting Method Å.
Next check whether your amplifier has line output jacks.
They are usually named and printed as "LINE OUT" or "LINE
OUTPUT."
If you find them on your amplifier, follow Connecting Method i.
Follow Connecting Method Ç.
This connection can be used for any amplifier, by connecting the
front speaker terminals of the amplifier (usually named and
printed as "FRONT SPEAKERS" or "MAIN SPEAKERS").
Connections
SUBWOOFER
OUT
LINE OUT
L
R
RIGHT
LEFT
FRONT SPEAKERS
2
1
Main (Front) Speakers
(not supplied)
Your Amplifier
SP-DW103
Monaural audio cord
(supplied)
Before connecting this unit to the amplifier (or receiver),
observe the following carefully.
· Before connecting this unit to an amplifier, turn off the
amplifier first.
· Make all connections before plugging in this unit.
· DO NOT use the INPUT 1 (LOW-LEVEL) and INPUT 2
(HIGH-LEVEL) terminals on the rear of this unit at the
same time; otherwise, noise will be heard and may
damage the unit.
· DO NOT connect this unit to the REC OUT jacks of your
amplifier.
Connecting to the Amplifier
When connecting to your amplifier (or receiver), refer also the
manual supplied for your equipment.
Connecting Method Å
Connect an amplifier having a subwoofer output jack to the
LEFT/MONO jack of the INPUT 1 (LOW-LEVEL) terminal.
Preparation:
Use the supplied monaural
audio cord.
To an AC outlet
SUBWOOFER
OUT
RIGHT
LEFT/MONO
(LOW-LEVEL)
INPUT 1
TO MAIN
SPEAKERS
RIGHT
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
LEFT/MONO
MAX
VOLUME
50Hz
200Hz
MIN
ON
OFF
FIXED
VARIABLE
POWER
FREQUENCY
CUT OFF FILTER
INPUT 2
(HIGH-LEVEL)
(LOW-LEVEL)
INPUT 1
AUTO POWER ON/STANDBY
PHASE
CANCEL
ON
REVERSE
NORMAL
When using Connecting Method Å, no signal comes out of
the TO MAIN SPEAKERS terminal.
If you cannot
find any
If you cannot
find any
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How to connect the speaker cords:
1 Press and hold the clamp of the speaker terminal.
2 Insert the end of the speaker cord into the terminal as
illustrated below.
· Match the polarity of the speaker terminals:
ª to ª and ·
to
·.
3 Release the finger from the clamp.
· When you connect main (front) speakers to the TO MAIN
SPEAKERS terminal, use the speakers within the
impedance range indicated by the amplifier connected to
the INPUT 2 (HIGH-LEVEL) terminal. If not, the amplifier
connected to the INPUT 2 (HIGH-LEVEL) terminal may
malfunction and be damaged.
· DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker
terminal.
TO MAIN
SPEAKERS
RIGHT
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
LEFT/MONO
MAX
VOLUME
50Hz
200Hz
MIN
ON
OFF
FIXED
VARIABLE
POWER
FREQUENCY
CUT OFF FILTER
RIGHT
LEFT
FRONT SPEAKERS
TO MAIN
SPEAKERS
INPUT 2
(HIGH-LEVEL)
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
INPUT 2
(HIGH-LEVEL)
(LOW-LEVEL)
INPUT 1
AUTO POWER ON/STANDBY
PHASE
CANCEL
ON
REVERSE
NORMAL
2
1
Connecting Method i
Connect an amplifier having line output jacks to the INPUT 1
(LOW-LEVEL) terminal.
Preparation:
Purchase a stereo audio cord at
an audio shop or electric shop.
If your amplifier has only a monaural line output (MONO)
jack, connect it to the LEFT/MONO jack of the INPUT 1
(LOW-LEVEL) terminal (see Connecting Method Å).
TO MAIN
SPEAKERS
RIGHT
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
LEFT/MONO
MAX
VOLUME
50Hz
200Hz
MIN
ON
OFF
FIXED
VARIABLE
POWER
FREQUENCY
CUT OFF FILTER
LINE OUT
L
R
RIGHT
LEFT/MONO
(LOW-LEVEL)
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
(HIGH-LEVEL)
(LOW-LEVEL)
INPUT 1
AUTO POWER ON/STANDBY
PHASE
CANCEL
ON
REVERSE
NORMAL
Main (Front) Speakers
(not supplied)
Your Amplifier
SP-DW103
Your Amplifier
SP-DW103
Main (Front) Speakers
(not supplied)
Speaker cords
(not supplied)
Stereo audio cord
(not supplied)
To an AC outlet
To an AC
outlet
Right speaker
Left speaker
Connecting Method Ç
Connect an amplifier without a subwoofer output jack and line
output jacks to the INPUT 2 (HIGH-LEVEL) terminal.
· When this method is used, connect your main (front) speakers
to the TO MAIN SPEAKERS terminal on the rear of this unit.
Preparation:
Purchase speaker cords at an
audio shop or electric shop.
Speaker cords
(not supplied)
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