EarthQuake MiniMe P10 manual

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  • Page 1

    MiniMe P10 & P12 Models Earthquake Sound Corporation www .earthquakesound.com Sound That Will Move Y ou User's Manual[...]

  • Page 2

    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[...]

  • Page 3

    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[...]

  • Page 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 Earthquake dealer immediately . Gently l[...]

  • Page 5

    (1) Line Level RCA Inputs terminals will accept up to 16-gauge quality speaker Connect with RCA type patch cords to the line level wire. The Inputs should be connected to the left and output of your receiver or pre-amp. If your pre- right speaker terminals of your amplifier or receiver . amplifier or receiver has a single sub/LFE output, The Output[...]

  • Page 6

    (6) Auto ON/OFF (10) Sub Operation Switch When the main “POWER” ON/OFF switch is in the In LFE position, the Frequency adjustment becomes “OFF” position, this switch has no affect on the disabled and the subwoofer runs in a Full range subwoofer . When the main “POWER ON/OFF” switch mode, from 20Hz - 2kHz. is in the “ON” position, th[...]

  • Page 7

    • Do not let anything come into contact with the panel Installation and keep at least two inches away from any walls. Observe the following general precautions and read the safety instructions before powering your The metal control plate serves as the amplifier heat Earthquake subwoofer . sink and also as a conduit to remove internal heat to the [...]

  • Page 8

    AC outlets on the same circuit breaker Power strip T ape Deck DVD Pre-amplifier Amplifier Subwoofer Connections • This diagram shows all the low power components Please consider the following when setting up sharing a power strip which is connected to the same your new system: outlet used by the amplifier . • Before making or changing any conne[...]

  • Page 9

    MiniMe 1 P= Passive Radiator A= Active Driver MiniMe 2 P A MiniMe 3 P A Location F a c t : S u b w o o f e r s r e p r o d u c e f r e q u e n c i e s w i t h #1 is very good positioning. wavelengths that are long in relation to the dimensions of most living rooms. Standing waves will boost or #2 is also excellent but may shake the back wall too ca[...]

  • Page 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 subwoofer output (often labeled LFE for Low [...]

  • Page 11

    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 is commonly distributed evenly betwee[...]

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    Earthquake Sound, 2727 McCone Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545 USA www.earthquakesound.com VOLUME FREQUENCY MODE PHASE AUTO MIN 50Hz MAX RIGHT POWER LEFT 160Hz SUB 0 OFF LFE 180 ON 110-120VAC~60Hz 220-240VAX~50Hz FUSE: 115V , T6.4AL/250V FUSE: 230V, T3.2AL/250V ON 110-120V 220-240V OFF TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE[...]

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    AUTO OFF ON VOLUME FREQUENCY MODE PHASE MIN 50Hz MAX 160Hz SUB 0 LFE 180 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 [...]

  • Page 14

    MiniMe P10 Specifications MiniMe P12 Specifications Amplifier Output Amplifier Output 600 W atts (4-Ohm impedance) 600 W atts RMS (4-Ohm impedance) High Cut Filter High Cut Filter 50Hz-160Hz adjustable. The crossover can 50Hz -160Hz adjustable. The crossover can be bypassed by rotating the crossover be bypassed by rotating the crossover frequency c[...]

  • Page 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 affixed/written on it). The five (5) year w[...]

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