Sub 3 Owner’s manual
Hello Welcome to Dynaudio Sub 3 High-end low end: true Dynaudio performance
This is Sub 3 6 8 10 12 14 16 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 32 34 35 36 38 40 42 43 Introduction Important safety instructions About this manual Unpacking Controls and connections Operation Connecting the subwoofer Connecting a single subwoofer Multiple subwoofer connections Connecting loudspeakers Switching the subwoofer on/off Adjusting the volume (GAIN) Selecting the subwoofer cut-off frequency (SUB Lowpass) Setting the phase (Phase) Setting the satellite cut-off frequency (Highpass) Pos
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Introduction Dear music lover Welcome to your new Dynaudio subwoofer. We’ve been designing, engineering and creating speakers at our Denmark headquarters since 1977, and ever since we started we’ve been pouring advanced R&D technology into every model. Each loudspeaker is constructed and rigorously tested by our mastercraftsmen to these incredibly demanding standards.
Important safety instructions 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug hass two blades and a third grounding g prong.
Important safety instructions 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
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About this manual Safety signs Signal words In this operating manual following signs and symbols are used. NOTICE Indicates in combination with a safety sign a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in damage to equipment. General safety sign The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
Unpacking To find the suitable position for the Sub 3 in your listening room, please read the chapter “Positioning the subwoofer” on page 20. To unpack the subwoofer 1. Unpack the subwoofer on a clean, even and soft area; floor carpeting is very suitable. 2. The packaging should be opened Ensure that no part of the top-cover over is obstructing the opening at the e top. 4. The outer packaging can now be e lifted away from the subwoofer itself. Remove the protective material that now is on top.
Unpacking 1 2 Check that the contents are complete • Subwoofer: The factory-set power requirements (refer to label on rear of subwoofer) should correspond for the region where the subwoofer was purchased. Refer also to chapter “Important Safety Instructions” on page 8. • Front baffle grille Grille The subwoofer can be operated without the grille. However, it is recommended that the grille is mounted during normal use to help prevent accidental damage or dirt settling on the cone of the loudspeaker.
Controls and connections 1. ON/OFF Main power switch (to switch the subwoofer manually on and off). LED: shows operation mode: • red = subwoofer switched on and in mute mode • green = subwoofer is activated 2. AC IN Main power input. 3. POWER Subwoofer auto power mode: • ON = Auto mode disabled (subwoofer is switched on permanently, when main power switch is set to ON).
Controls and connections 4. 5. 3. POWER ON GAIN PHASE 0° 180° AUTO Min SAT Highpass Max SUB Lowpass Flat 60Hz 80Hz 7. 6. 50Hz SAT/SUB Input 150Hz SAT Output LEFT 8. RIGHT LFE / Slave IN OUT 9. SUB I/O 10. LFE To Slave Slave 100-120V/220-240V 50/60Hz 3.15A ON 2. 1. OFF FUSE T3.
Operation Connecting the subwoofer Subwoofer inputs The Dynaudio Sub 3 provides two different signal inputs: SUB I/O - LFE/Slave In This input allows the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel to be connected, which is used in home cinema systems to reproduce low frequency effects. 16 SAT/SUB Input This input allows the connection of the full bandwidth signal from the processor/ essor/ receiver (preamplifier out). The signal is: • reproduced by the subwoofer, • routed to the SAT Output terminals. inals.
Operation SAT/SUB Input SUB I/O LFE/Slave In + SUB Lowpass Mode LFE SAT Highpass + Gain NOTICE Slave Damage of device due to improper connection Set the mains power switch to OFF before connecting the Sub 3. Only switch the subwoofer on (mains power switch to ON) after all connections and set up steps have been properly completed. Phase + Subwoofer SUB I/O to slave SAT/SUB Output Note All Sub 3 inputs and outputs are low level terminals.
POWER ON 1. Front Out/Pre Out GAIN Min 2. LFE/SUB Out PHASE 0° 180° AUTO SAT Highpass Max SUB Lowpass Flat 60Hz 80Hz 50Hz SAT/SUB Input 150Hz SAT Output LEFT RIGHT LFE / Slave IN SUB I/O LFE OUT To Slave ave Slave Connecting a single subwoofer 1. To connect the SAT/SUB input: From the preamplifier output of your processor/receiver, PC or media player (often marked as Pre Out or Front Out) connect a stereo RCA cable to the subwoofer SAT/SUB Input.
Operation POWER ON Note In order to avoid interference and If you wish to use multiple subwoofers with full individual control, set the Input switch for all to the “LFE” position. POWER ON Max 50Hz SAT/SUB Input GAIN PHASE 0° 180° AUTO Min SUB Lowpass SAT Highpass Flat 60Hz 80Hz Max SUB Lowpass Flat 60Hz 80Hz 150Hz 50Hz SAT Output SAT/SUB Input LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT 150Hz SAT Output 1. Front Out/ Pre Out LFE / Slave IN SUB I/O OUT LFE / Slave IN To Slave 1.
POWER ON GAIN Min 1. PHASE 0° 180° AUTO SAT Highpass Max SUB Lowpass Flat 60Hz 80Hz 50Hz SAT/SUB Input Connecting loudspeakers In home cinema systems the bass management - meaning the distribution of the low frequencies to the subwoofer and the speakers - is handled by the settings of the processor/receiver.
Operation POWER Power mode ON GAIN PHASE 0° 180° AUTO Min Max 100-120V/220-240V 50/60Hz 3.15A ON Switch on OFF FUSE T3.15A L 250V Switching the subwoofer on/ off Once you have ensured yourself that all necessary connections have been made, the subwoofer and the connected components can be switched on. Switch the subwoofer ON with the main POWER switch on the rear panel. The status LED on the rear of the subwoofer will light up red.
POWER ON GAIN Adjusting the volume (GAIN) CAUTION The correct volume setting is an important aspect in achieving a well balanced speaker combination. Please also refer to “Specific tips” on page 28 for further information or ask your local Dynaudio dealer for assistance. Adjust the GAIN control, until correct setting is reached. 22 0° 180° AUTO Min High Sound Levels To avoid auditory defects do not listen to high sound levels over a longer period of time.
Operation SAT Highpass SUB Lowpass Flat 60Hz 80Hz 50Hz 150Hz Selecting the subwoofer cutoff frequency (SUB Lowpass) The SUB Lowpass control allows the frequency range of the subwoofer to be defined. Above the selected frequency the sound level decreases rapidly. The correct setting of this cut-off frequency is important for a well balanced combination of subwoofer and speakers.
Level Combined frequency response Subwoofer Main speakers POWER ON GAIN Frequency Setting the phase (Phase) construction and working principles of the main speakers. The figure on the left shows a case whereby phase of 24 the subwoofer and main speakers are incorrect in the critical overlap area, thus significantly reducing acoustic output in the listening room in that area. To find the correct phase setting: 1. Play a bass-rich track which also covers the overlap area. 2.
Operation SAT Highpass SUB Lowpass Flat 60Hz 80Hz 50Hz 150Hz Setting the satellite cut-off frequency (Highpass) Depending on the bass capabilities of the speakers, the frequency range of subwoofer and speakers can overlap between 50Hz and 150Hz. A bump or a gap in the frequency response and thus a lower sound quality will be experienced if the system is not matched properly.
Positioning the subwoofer Although it is often said that the location of a subwoofer in a listening room is not critical (as the human ear can not locate direction at very low frequencies), we recommend that you choose its position carefully. Thus the subwoofer can integrate seamlessly with the other speakers in the system and interact correctly with the room acoustics. a lot of trial-and-error experimentation.
Positioning the subwoofer Impact of room-modes Every listening environment will have specific “room-modes”, whereby in some specific locations in the room and at particular frequencies, the bass may be too much or too lean. This effect will be stronger in square and “shoe-box” shaped rooms.
Positioning possibilities Moving the subwoofer closer to walls and corners in particular will generally increase the amount of bass. Although the extra amount of bass can be compensated for by reducing the volume level of the subwoofer relative to the rest of the system, this can result in uneven bass response at the listening position. You can try starting with placement in a corner and experiment by gradually moving it out of the corner or further away from the wall.
Positioning the subwoofer Using multiple subwoofers By using carefully positioned multiple subwoofers it is possible to even out the different room-modes and thus create a more coherent overall bass response in the room. It is worth experimenting with different locations around the room for the additional subwoofers, even using the rear of the room.
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General tips Check it out Try different subwoofer positions and settings, before you finally choose a setup. Note down settings When looking for the best subwoofer position in the room, note down the ideal setting you found for a position. When moving the subwoofer between two positions you will be able to set the subwoofer to the same configuration as found before.
POWER ON GAIN PHASE 0° 180° AUTO Min Level 50Hz 100Hz 150Hz Max 50 Volume (GAIN) Cut-off frequencies With the GAIN control you can adjust the relative volume level of the subwoofer to the main speakers of the system: Play the same track a couple of times, adjusting the level so that the instrument sounds homogeneous across its range.
General tips Level Combined frequency response Subwoofer Main speakers Cross-over frequencies set correctly Subwoofer and main speakers are perfectly matched, when the combined frequency response is smooth without bumps and gaps. A neutral sound will be the result.
SAT Highpass SUB Lowpass Flat 60Hz 80Hz 50Hz 150Hz Control possibilities The Dynaudio Sub 3 provides two controls to match the frequency response of the subwoofer and the main speakers perfectly: • • SUB Lowpass: The upper cut-off frequency of the subwoofer, which can be continuously adjusted between 50 and 150Hz. Above the selected cut-off frequency the sound pressure level decreases rapidly.
Specific General tips General tips SUB Lowpass = 80Hz The cut-off frequency should be selected as low as possible. Then the subwoofer works without being recognized as a single signal source. Very often a cut-off frequency of 80Hz has been experienced as an ideal value.
CAUTION Specific tips Many processors/receivers provide extensive bass management capabilities to set the cut-off frequencies for both subwoofer and speakers. If using the bass management of the processor/ receiver, set the controls of the Sub 3 as followed: • SUB Lowpass = 150Hz (at the very right) • SAT Highpass = Flat Damage of small satellite speakers kers Selecting the correct frequency depends to a large extend on the main ain speakers.
Specific tips Recommended first setting SUB Lowpass SAT Highpass If you experience this problem after first setting...
Troubleshooting There may be various reasons why the subwoofer doesn’t function properlyy in a system without it being faulty. The checklist below will help solve problems ems you may encounter. Before consulting ng your Dynaudio dealer, check this listt first. Check this first: Check if all signal cables are connected properly. ment Check settings in bass management or/ menu of the connected processor/ receiver. e Carefully and gradually increase the subwoofer volume level on the processor/receiver.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution The subwoofer switches itself off although music is being played. There is hardly any low-frequency signal available. This can happen if the music or movie itself does not contain very low frequencies (e.g. long dialogues). The subwoofer will switch on automatically as soon as low frequent signals are detected. The subwoofer will not switch on at all. • AC mains cable has become disconnected (LED does not lit).
Care and maintenance Components of the highest quality are used in your Sub 3. This assures years of trouble free operation. Following precautions should still be made though. Recycling used products This product is subjected to the European Union Waste Electrical and d Electronic Equipment directive (WEEE), EE), 2002/96/EC. This product must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste but must ust be collected separately and disposed ed according to your national regulations. ns.
Care and maintenance Warranty 100-120V/220-240V 50/60Hz 3.15A ON Cleaning the cabinet Changing the fuse NOTICE WARNING OFF Damage of drive units Touching the drive units may damage them. Do not touch the drive units by hand when cleaning the cabinet. To clean the cabinet: The cabinet and other plain parts should be cleaned with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth. Risk of Fire For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type fuse and rating.
Warranty The warranty only covers faults or defects in material and production. Damage caused as a result of abuse, misuse or defective associated electronics is not covered by the warranty. All warranty claims must be accompanied by a copy of the original purchase invoice and warranties are only 42 valid in the country or market of original ginal origin and distribution. Should warranty anty service be required, it must be arranged nged for in the country of purchase by an authorized Dynaudio dealer.
Sub 3 Designed and engineered by Dynaudio Labs in Denmark Dynaudio A/S 8660 Skanderborg Denmark dynaudio.com Sub 3 Owner’s Manual Item no. 4552201E All text and image copyrights reserved. Subject to change without notice.
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//Sub 3 product information sheet What’s the Sub 3 all about? The Sub 3 is a flexible subwoofer that’s been designed to work just as well with movies as it does with music, delivering weight, authority and punch no matter which source you use. It does all of this in a compact and convenient size, taking the strain of the low end away from any stereo or multi-channel setup and improving the midrange performance in the process.
Warranty extension D GB DVNAUDIO FOr eine Garantieverlangerung lhrer Dynaudio Lautsprecher auf 8 Jahre, registrieren Sie sich bitte unter . www.register.dynaudio.com oder direkt bei lhrem Fachhandler. (Eingeschrankte Erweiterung fOr Aktiv-Lautsprecher und Subwoofer.) To extend the warranty on your Dynaudio loudspeakers to a maximum of eight years, please register your speakers online at www.register.dynaudio.com or contact your dealer for assistance.
