OWNER’S MANUAL FS12 / FS10 / FS8 Floor Standing Subwoofers
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 13. Unplug this apparatus during Iightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 2. Keep these instructions. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Proficient Protege FS Series Subwoofer. We hope you enjoy it and the music it makes as much as we have enjoyed creating it for you. The big features of the subwoofer are its highefficiency Class D digital amplifier, and its computer-optimized woofer and passive radiator design.
0 dB MIN VOLUME 9 PHASE 8 CROSSOVER FREQUENCY 7 MAX 90˚ FS12 12" Floor Standing Subwoofer 0˚ 180˚ 100 HZ NORMAL proficientaudio.com Petaluma, CA USA Made in China 150 HZ This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CONTROL PANEL FEATURES (Continued) 5. TURN-ON MODE SIGNAL SENSE - The subwoofer will unmute when an audio input signal is present at the inputs. After approximately fifteen minutes with no signal, the subwoofer will mute. ALWAYS ON- The subwoofer is unmuted and ready to play when the power switch is on. 6. POWER STATUS INDICATOR - This light is green when the subwoofer is on and unmuted, and red when the subwoofer is muted in standby mode. 7.
CONNECTION CONSIDERATIONS Please consider the following when setting up your new system: • Before making or changing any connections, always make sure that the subwoofer and your other components are turned OFF. Turn down the volume control of both the subwoofer and your processor or receiver. • Route power cords away from the signal cables or speaker wires to prevent hum or interference. • Choose reliable, high quality interconnect cables.
SUBWOOFER CARE To maintain the subwoofer cabinet’s finish, unplug the power cord and then use a soft cloth to clean the surfaces. If your subwoofer needs servicing, please read the troubleshooting section below. TROUBLESHOOTING The Proficient Protege FS Series Subwoofers have been designed and built to provide years of trouble-free performance. Most problems that occur can usually be solved by checking your setup, or by making sure that the components connected to the amplifier are on and fully operational.
Not Enough Bass in a 7.1 or 5.1 Surround System (Continued) • Check that the receiver’s calibration procedure is correctly adjusted. Usually, the receiver will send a test tone through all the speakers in your system, allowing you to adjust (trim) the volume of each channel until they are all playing at the same level. • If the bass is weak only when playing 7.1 or 5.1 surround sources, check that your receiver is correctly set to decode the 7.1 or 5.1 surround modes, such as Dolby Digital or DTS.
Hum (Continued) • Ground-loop isolators are also available for audio lines and video. Once you have identified which components are causing a problem, you can connect the isolators between the component and the receiver. No Auto Turn off • The subwoofer should turn itself off after approximately fifteen minutes with no audio signal present. If not, check if there is no background hum. The subwoofer may sense hum as a small signal and stay on. See the above hints to eliminate the hum.
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PROFICIENT PROTEGE FS SERIES SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS FS12 FS10 Woofers: Two 12" Polypropylene-Coated Two 10" Polypropylene-Coated Fiber Composite Woofers Fiber Composite Woofers Two 8" Polypropylene-Coated Fiber Composite Woofers Woofer Configuration: One Front-Firing Active One Down-Firing Passive One Front-Firing Active One Down-Firing Passive One Front-Firing Active One Down-Firing Passive Amplifier Type: Class D Amp Class D Amp Class D Amp Power Rating Continuous: 300 Watts RMS
LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY Proficient Audio Systems (“Proficient”) warrants to the original retail purchaser only (“you”) that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), subject to the limitations and exclusions set out in this Limited Warranty. This warranty is not transferable to subsequent owners of the product.
