sub-eight owners’ manual
1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a CORD sub-eight, high performance subwoofer. The sub-eight is just one product in our range embracing our philosophy of “extraordinary audio visual gear”. This product has been designed and engineered to give you many years of trouble free listening enjoyment. Please ensure you carefully read this manual to gain the maximum benefit from your purchase.
2 Contents • Introduction 1 • Important safety messages 3 • What’s in the box 4 • Preparing for use 4 • Set up 5 • Basic operation 5 • Troubleshooting 7 • Specifications 8 • Warranty 9 “Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
3 Important safety messages • Before you power on your new CORD product, to ensure safe and efficient operation, please take the time to read these messages. • Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. • Pay attention to all warnings as these are important to ensure your safety and the optimum operation of this product. • Always use this product in accordance with the instructions.
4 What’s in the box • One CORD sub-eight, subwoofer • Owners' manual • One AC power supply cord Preparing for use • To ensure you enjoy maximum benefit from your CORD product, please take a few moments to prepare your product for use. • Carefully select the position of the subwoofer so that connecting cables can easily reach the other devices. If necessary you may need to purchase cables of additional length.
5 Set up • Do not switch on your CORD subwoofer until all connections are made. • Connect the subwoofer out on your CORD mi-fi, source amplifier or receiver to the SUB IN DIRECT on the subwoofer using a single RCA. • If your source amplifier does not have a dedicated subwoofer out, connect the line out to the Line IN on the subwoofer using a RCA cable, then connect your speakers directly to the speaker out terminals on the subwoofer.
6 � � CROSSOVER SUB IN DIRECT � � 80Hz � � � � LEVEL 100Hz PHASE OPERATION 180º On Blue-On Off Red-On Auto Line IN 0º 40Hz 180Hz Min � Max Line OUT � From AMP sub-eight � To Speakers � � Fuse ~240V AC 50Hz T500mAL
7 Troubleshooting If you experience any difficulties with the operation of your CORD subwoofer, please check the table below before contacting a service centre.
8 Specifications • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Downward firing, port loaded subwoofer 8" black paper cone High gloss finish Peak power 200W 50W RMS continuous Variable low pass filter Phase changeover 0º to 180º 2 x RCA inputs 2 x RCA outputs High level speaker inputs High level speaker outputs Frequency response 30Hz - 150Hz Power requirement 240V 50Hz AC Size 295mm (H) x 250mm (W) x 320mm (D) Weight 9.
9 Warranty Limited Warranty - Australia & New Zealand CORD products are engineered and manufactured with pride to provide excellent performance, value and years of trouble free operation. In the unlikely event that you should have trouble with your CORD product we are pleased to offer this warranty. It is important that you read the contents of this warranty and be familiar with your rights and obligations.
10 What Is Not Covered 1. The cost of delivery and insurance in transit to the service centre. It is your sole responsibility to arrange for your product to be forwarded to your nearest CORD Service Centre for repair or replacement. 2. Time taken to investigate your warranty claim where the product is found to be in good working order.
SUBEIGHT SEP 08 AB
