powered subwoofer s o w n e r s m a n u a l PS-12 BPS-150i PRINTED IN CANADA 7AI//M-PS2
owners manual PS-12/BPS-150i IMPOR TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read Instructions - All safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. • Retain Instructions future reference. • Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. • F ollow Instructions • Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
PS-12/BPS-150i owner s manual • Pow er Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,paying particular attention to cords at plugs,convenience receptacles,and the point where they exit from the product. • Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
owners manual PS-12/BPS-150i TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features & Operating Controls ......................................4 Room Acoustics & Subwoofer Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PS-12/BPS-150i owner s manual FEATURES AND OPERATING CONTROLS All operating controls are conveniently located on the amplifier panel mounted on the rear of your subwoofer cabinet. FEATURES Auto-On/Auto-Off Circuit Your subwoofer is equipped with a special “Auto-on/Auto-off ” circuit. This circuit automatically turns your subwoofer on as soon as it senses a program signal. At a predetermined time after the program signal ends, this circuit automatically turns the subwoofer off.
owners manual PS-12/BPS-150i OPERATING CONTROLS Subwoofer Le vel Control This rotary control adjusts the output level of your Mirage subwoofer and should be used to balance the level of the subwoofer with that on your main/satellite speakers. See “Set-up Calibration”. LP Filter Control This rotary control adjusts the high frequency roll-off of the subwoofer. Continuously variable from 50Hz to 100Hz, it is used to precisely match the subwoofer bass reproduction with that of your main/satellite speakers.
PS-12/BPS-150i owner s manual The interaction between room acoustics and any subwoofer is closely related to the subwoofer’s proximity to the walls. Typically, subwoofer placement directly in or close to a corner will produce the most bass output,placement along one wall but away from a corner will produce less bass output,and placement of the subwoofer further into the room will produce the least amount of bass output.
owners manual PS-12/BPS-150i Using High Le vel Connections (see Diagram 1) On the rear of your subwoofer cabinet is a block designated “HIGH LEVEL”. This block contains four pairs of speaker terminals; one pair is designated as “input”and should be connected to your amp/receiver, while the other pair is designated “output” for connection to your main speakers. Each pair of terminals are designated left/right and color coded black/red.
PS-12/BPS-150i Diagram 1: owners manual HIGH LEVEL CONNECTION TO RIGHT – – TO LEFT SPEAKER + + SPEAKER TO AMPLIFIER SPEAKER OUTPUT + – RIGHT CHANNEL Diagram 2: + – LEFT CHANNEL TERMINALS LOW LEVEL CONNECTION 1 TO SUBWOOFER OUTPUT OF A/V RCVR OR PROCESSOR RCA INTERCONNECT CABLE 8
owners manual Diagram 3: PS-12/BPS-150i LOW LEVEL CONNECTION 2 TO SUBWOOFER OUTPUT OF CROSSOVER RCA INTERCONNECT CABLE Diagram 4: LOW LEVEL CONNECTION 3 TO RIGHT MAIN - IN TO LEFT MAIN - IN TO RIGHT PRE-OUT TO LEFT PRE-OUT A/V RCVR OR PROCESSOR FOUR RCA INTERCONNECT CABLES 9
PS-12/BPS-150i owner s manual SET UP AND CALIBRATION For best results when setting up your system,assume your normal listening position and have another person perform the following adjustments: Since each room and placement is different,the trial and error method described below is the best way of calibrating your subwoofer with the rest of your system.The best combination is that which produces deep and solid low bass without mid bass boom or a lack of fullness in the mid bass region. 1.
owners manual PS-12/BPS-150i SPECIFICATIONS PS-12 BPS-150i Type: Discrete MOSFET Class A/B Discrete MOSFET Class A/B Pow er Output: 150 watts 600 watts Peak 150 watts 600 watts Peak Woofer : 12”(30.5cm) long throw 2 x 8”(20.
PS-12/BPS-150i owner s manual LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY Warranty in the United States and Canada Mirage warrants this product to the retail purchaser against any failure resulting from original manufacturing defects in workmanship or materials.The warranty is in effect for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase from an authorized Mirage dealer and is valid only if the original dated bill of sale is presented when service is required.