powered subwoofers o w n e r s PRINTED IN CANADA 7AI//M-PS m a n u a l PS-8 PS-10 BPS-100i
owners manual PS-8/PS-10/BPS-100i IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read Instructions - All safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. • Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. • Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. • Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
PS-8/PS-10/BPS-100i owners manual • Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. • Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
owners manual PS-8/PS-10/BPS-100i TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Features & Operating Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Room Acoustics & Subwoofer Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PS-8/PS-10/BPS-100i owners 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-8/PS-10/BPS-100i OPERATING CONTROLS Subwoofer Level 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 (Low-pass) Control This rotary control adjusts the high frequency roll-off of the subwoofer.
PS-8/PS-10/BPS-100i owners manual SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER MOST BASS OUTPUT, BUT MAY BE “BOOMY”. MODERATE BASS OUTPUT WITH SMOOTHER PERFORMANCE. SUBWOOFER LESS BASS OUTPUT, BUT WITH BEST PERFORMANCE. We urge you to experiment with various subwoofer placements in your listening room to find the position which produces “deep and smooth” performance. Often, moving the subwoofer a foot or two can make a big sonic improvement.
owners manual PS-8/PS-10/BPS-100i Using High Level Connections (see Diagram 1) On the rear of your Mirage subwoofer cabinet is a block designated “High Level”. This block contains two pairs of speaker terminals. These should be connected to speaker output terminals of your amp./receiver. Each pair of terminals are color coded black/red. NOTE: These terminals will accept up to 18 Gauge speaker wire.
PS-8/PS-10/BPS-100i owners manual Diagram 1: HIGH LEVEL CONNECTION LOW PASS FILTER BASS VOLUME XOVER INPUT POWER SUB INPUT RIGHT LEFT HIGH LEVEL INPUT SERIAL NO. SPEAKER WIRES + LEFT CHANNEL + RIGHT CHANNEL } TO AMPLIFIER SPEAKER OUTPUT TERMINALS. Diagram 2: LOW LEVEL CONNECTION 1 LOW PASS FILTER BASS VOLUME POWER XOVER INPUT RIGHT TO SUBWOOFER OUTPUT OF A/V RCVR OR PROCESSOR SUB INPUT LEFT HIGH LEVEL INPUT SERIAL NO.
owners manual PS-8/PS-10/BPS-100i Diagram 3: LOW LEVEL CONNECTION 2 LOW PASS FILTER RCA INTERCONNECT CABLE BASS VOLUME TO SUBWOOFER OUTPUT OF CROSSOVER POWER XOVER INPUT SUB INPUT RIGHT LEFT HIGH LEVEL INPUT SERIAL NO. NOTE: Using an external crossover bypasses the subwoofer’s controls. In this mode adjustments are made at the external crossover.
PS-8/PS-10/BPS-100i owners manual NOTE: The Subwoofer Level Control is designed to control the balance between your subwoofer and main/satellite speakers and should not be used as a substitute for the bass or loudness controls on your amplifier or receiver. Adjust the subwoofer’s level for smoothest low frequency performance. If more bass is desired, advance the bass and/or loudness controls on your main amplifier or receiver.
owners manual PS-8/PS-10/BPS-100i 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.
