OWNER’S MANUAL BassX-W10 SpeakerCraft ® Powered In-Wall Subwoofer
Page 2 BassX-W10 Owner’s Manual SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS APPLICABLE FOR USA, CANADA OR WHERE APPROVED FOR USAGE CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
BassX-W10 Owner’s Manual Page 2 Page 3 Congratulations on your purchase of the BassX-W10 Powered In-Wall Subwoofer System! System Description The BassX-W10 will provide the excellent performance and reliability that SpeakerCraft products have been recognized for. To receive the best performance from your BassX-W10 System, please carefully read the instructions in this manual. For technical inquires, please call 1-800-448-0976 or e-mail us at techsupport@speakercraft.com. Innovation At Its Best...
Page 4 BassX-W10 Owner’s Manual Please use Diagram 1 for a quick installation overview, which will be explored in greater detail throughout this manual. DIAGRAM 1 Installation Overview STEP 1: Cut opening in drywall per template provided STEP 2: Slide bracket through drywall opening. Expand bracket until contact is made with inside wall of studs. Secure slide bracket to studs.
BassX-W10 Owner’s Manual Page 5 SYSTEM COMPONENTS • Included in this Carton: • BassX-W10 Subwoofer • BBXW10 Amplifier • Installation Bracket • Baffle • Grille • Paint Mask • Mounting Hardware • System Options: • BassX-W10 Enclosure (ASMX3102) for New Construction installations • BassX-W10 AcoustaCell (ASMX3101) for Retrofit Installations SYSTEM DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS • The BassX-W10 System provides accurate bass to any audio system, and is designed so that it will work in conjunction with your other a
Page 6 BassX-W10 Owner’s Manual 2. Mounting Bracket Installation - Retrofit • Find the studs in the wall using a good stud finder. Locate the exact center between the studs by drilling a small hole as close to center as can be determined. Using a stiff wire (a coat hanger works well) bent to 90º feel for both studs through the hole. By turning the wire around you should be able to determine the middle location between the studs.
BassX-W10 Owner’s Manual Page 7 2. Installation of BBXW10 Please use Diagram 2 to familiarize yourself with the rear panel of the BBXW10. DIAGRAM 2 BBXW10 Rear Panel Serial Number Speaker Outputs Speaker Inputs Line Outputs Low Pass Crossover Control LFE Input Line Inputs Phase Switch Bass Boost Control Power Switch Fuse Subwoofer Outputs Volume Limit Control AC Plug Cord a.
Page 8 BassX-W10 Owner’s Manual c. Connecting the Audio Inputs • CAUTION: Only make connections when the amplifier is turned off. • Line Level Inputs (Left & Right) - The line outputs from a preamplifier or receiver can be connected to the line level inputs of the BBXW10 with RCA cables. If your system has only one subwoofer output, you can plug it into either the left or right line inputs. Using these inputs will crossover the audio signals that are sent to the Line outputs at a fixed high pass of 75Hz.
BassX-W10 Owner’s Manual Page 9 3. Amplifier Operation Please use Diagrams 2 & 3 to familiarize yourself with the front and rear panels of the BBXW10. CAUTION: Please read all the following instructions, otherwise damage may be caused to your system. a. Protection Circuitry • If the “Protection” circuit in the amplifier is activated, it indicates one of the following situations has occurred: i.
Page 10 BassX-W10 Owner’s Manual TROUBLESHOOTING The BassX-W10 Subwoofer System is designed to function trouble-free. Most problems occur because of operating errors. If you have a problem, please check the troubleshooting list first. If the problem persists, contact Tech Support at 1-800-448-0976 or e-mail us at techsupport@speakercraft.com. The Problem Possible Causes and Solutions No sound is heard. Audio cable to the amplifier is not connected properly or the cable is bad.
BassX-W10 Owner’s Manual Page 11 SPECIFICATIONS – BBXW10 Amplifier Type: Mono Class A-B dedicated subwoofer amplifier Power Output: 250 watts per channel Crossovers: Variable Low Pass Crossover 35Hz to 150 Hz, Fixed High Pass Crossover at 75Hz THD @ 10 Watts: 0.1% Input Sensitivity: 8.6 mv Input Impedance: 33 kOhms Auto Off Time: > 15 minutes Auto On Sensitivity: 2.
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