OWNER’S MANUAL EVOLUTION SERIES POWERED SUBWOOFER ES-SUB-EVO6-100
ES-SUB-EVO-6 Owner’s Manual Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! DO NOT OPEN! ATTENTION ! RISQUE DE CHOC ! ÉLECTRIQUE PAS OUVRIR ! The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
ES-SUB-EVO-6 Owner’s Manual I. 1. Introduction Welcome to Episode® Episode® is one of the most highly regarded brands of speakers available today. We appreciate your business and we stand committed to providing our customers with the highest degree of quality and service in the industry. Episode® subwoofers are a superb choice for bass reinforcement of most audio systems.
ES-SUB-EVO-6 Owner’s Manual II. 3. Installation and Setup Overview Proper installation of the Episode® EVO Sub powered subwoofer requires these basic steps: 1. Place the subwoofer in the room. (Page 4) 2. Make connections to the system. (Pages 5 & 6) 3. Fine tune the subwoofer for the best sound quality and operation. (Page 7) Review the options for each step and use the best method for the application.
ES-SUB-EVO-6 Owner’s Manual 5. Making System Connections 5.1. Wiring Recommendations • For line-level connections, use high-quality, low impedance RCA cables with adequate shielding and high-quality connectors. • Use two-conductor loudspeaker cable for high level connections that is appropriate for the installation environment and wire length. 5.2. Audio Connections To provide signal to the EVO subwoofer, a connection must be made from the audio source or speaker wiring.
ES-SUB-EVO-6 Owner’s Manual 5.2.2. Speaker-Level Connections WARNING! Do not connect to both the low-level RCA and high-level speaker connections. Use only one connection method. ES-SUB-EVO6-100 STATUS OFF ON AUTO Designed and Engineered in USA Manufactured in China PHASE 0˚ 180˚ VOLUME MIN CROSSOVER MAX 100 HIGH LEVEL INPUT R 50 L 100-240V 50/60Hz 1.
ES-SUB-EVO-6 Owner’s Manual 6. Settings and Controls 6.1. Setting the Power Mode STATUS OFF ES-SUB-EVO6-100 ON AUTO Designed and Engineered in USA Manufactured in China PHASE 180˚ 6.1.1.0˚ ON Mode If the subwoofer is set to ON mode, it will always be ready to play. However, undesired noise from interference or VOLUME connections changing may be heard, and leaving the subwoofer on all the time is not energy efficient. Use the standard ON mode only if needed.
ES-SUB-EVO-6 Owner’s Manual 7. Troubleshooting Episode® speakers are designed to function trouble-free. Most problems that occur are due to simple issues. If you have trouble, please check the list of simple fixes below. If the problem persists, contact Episode® Technical Support at 1.866.838.5052. Note: During troubleshooting, temporarily set the MODE switch to ‘ON’ to ensure signal-sensing power mode is disabled. Ensure that the Status LED is blue with the switch on.
III. 9. Reference ES-SUB-EVO-6 Owner’s Manual Connections and Controls 1 2 3 4 7 5 8 6 1. STATUS LED Red- Subwoofer is in standby mode, or power mode switch is set to OFF. AC power is present. Blue- Subwoofer power mode switch is set to ON, or is set to AUTO and signal is being received. 2. Power Mode Switch 3 way toggle switch for setting power mode to OFF, AUTO, or ON. 3. Phase Switch Set the phase of the subwoofer in relation to the listening area. 4. Volume Knob Adjust subwoofer volume. 5.
ES-SUB-EVO-6 Owner’s Manual 10. Specifications Description Evolution Sub 6” Black/White (ES-SUB-EVO6-100) Woofer: 6” Woven Fiberglass Cone, High Temp 1” Voice Coil Color: Gloss Black or Gloss White Power: 100W RMS Frequency Response 36 Hz (@ -3dB): Crossover Control: 50 to 200 Hz Dimensions (inches): 8.0” x 8.1” x 9.1” (W x H x D) Connectors: RCA Inputs & Gold Plated 5-Way Binding Posts Adjustments: Volume, Crossover Frequency, 0/180° Phase, Auto/On/Off Weight: 7.
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