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    Safety Instructions 13. Damage Requiring Service — The Component 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operation should be served only by EQ qualified serviced instructions should be read before the Earthquake personnel when: Component is operated. a. The power-supply cord or the plug has been 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and opera[...]

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    W ARNING: The MiniMe subwoofers are capable of generating high sound pressure levels. Y ou should exercise caution when operating these speakers. Long term exposures to high levels of sound pressure will cause permanent damage to your hearing. Sound pressure levels exceeding 85dB can be dangerous with constant exposure, set your audio system to a c[...]

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    Earthquake • MiniMe User Manual 4 Introduction Please take a moment to fill out and mail the Earthquake W arranty Registration card. Also read the serial number located on the control panel and record it here: Unpacking Y our Earthquake subwoofer should reach you in perfect condition. If you do notice any shipping damage, please contact your Eart[...]

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    Earthquake • MiniMe User Manual 5 Control Panel Overview (4) Power Status LED (5) Line Level RCA Inputs (6) Sub Operation Switch (7) Auto ON/OFF (8) Speaker Level Inputs (9) Speaker Level Outputs (10) Manual ON/OFF Switch (1 1) 1 10-120V AC Power Connection Line Fuse ( ) 3 0-180° Phase Shift ( ) Frequency Adjustment 2 50Hz - 160Hz (1) V olume Co[...]

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    Earthquake • MiniMe User Manual 6 (7) Auto ON/OFF (1 1) 1 10-120V AC Power When the main “POWER” ON/OFF switch is in the Connection “OFF” position, this switch has no affect on the The Earthquake MiniMe is equipped with a built in subwoofer . When the main “POWER ON/OFF” switch standard, two-prong power connection. is in the “ON” [...]

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    Installation Observe the following general precautions and Route the power-supply cord so it is not likely to be read the safety instructions before powering your walked on or pinched by especially at plugs, Earthquake subwoofer . convenience receptacles, and the point where it exits from the unit. • Never open the cabinet or remove the metal con[...]

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    AC outlets on the same circuit breaker Power strip T ape Deck DVD Pre-amplifier Amplifier Subwoofer Earthquake • MiniMe User Manual 8 • Choose reliable, high quality interconnect cables, Connections also called patch cords or RCA cables. They should Please consider the following when setting up be fully shielded and as short as possible for the[...]

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    Earthquake • MiniMe User Manual 10 System Configurations The following pages show some typical connections that you might make in your installation. They show how the inputs and outputs of the Earthquake sub are connected to your pre-amplifier or receiver . Connections to a pre- amplifier's subwoofer output If your pre-amplifier has a subwoo[...]

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    Earthquake • MiniMe User Manual 1 1 Connections to a pre-amplifier using “Y” cables If your pre-amplifier does not have a sub/LFE output, you can use “Y” cables to send its main outputs to both the subwoofer and your amplifier . The subwoofer will play the low frequency range and your front speakers will play the full range. Although bass[...]

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    Earthquake • MiniMe User Manual 12 Using the line speaker-level inputs If you are using a receiver which does not have a subwoofer output or line level outputs (pre-outs), you can connect its speaker outputs to the subwoofer's Speaker-Level inputs. The front speakers can still be connected to your receiver . The subwoofer's internal amp[...]

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    Earthquake • MiniMe User Manual 13 Adjusting the controls There are two main methods for adjusting the level, crossover frequency and phase of the Earthquake MiniMe to match a system. ? Method One: T ypical: Listening and making adjustments to suit your taste. ? Method T wo: Laboratory: By measuring the output and adjusting for a flat frequency r[...]

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    Specification Amplifier Output 160 W atts RMS (4.6-Ohm impedance) High Cut Filter 35Hz 100Hz adjustable. The crossover can be bypassed by rotating the crossover frequency control fully clockwise. Frequency Response 25Hz 160Hz Power Line V oltage 1 10-120C~AC / 60Hz / 180 W A TTS Dimensions (HxWxD) 10.375” / 260.35mm (including legs) 9.875” / 25[...]

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    Earthquake • MiniMe User Manual 15 Limited 5-Y ear W arranty Earthquake warrants the original purchaser that all Factory Sealed New Audio Products to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal and proper use for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase (as shown on the original bill of sale with serial number affixe[...]

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    Earthquake Sound Corporation. 2727 Mc Cone Avenue, Hayward, California 94545. Ph (510) 732-1000. Fax (510) 732-1095 www .earthquakesound.com[...]