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    User Guide PL W -15 PLW15 manual.indd 1 30/04/2008 10:59:54[...]

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    Contents Important Safety Instructions 2-3 Recycling & RoHS Declaration of Conformity 3 Unpacking 4 Foot/Spike Fixing 4 Introduction 5 PL W-15 Features 5 Amp & Control Panel 6-7 Remote Control Functions 8 Positioning 9 Set Up 9-10 Specification 11 T rouble Shooting 12 Guarantee and Service 13 Claims under this guarantee 13 Data Protection [...]

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    Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. 1. Keep these instructions. 2. Heed all warnings. 3. Follow all instructions. 4. Do not use this apparatus with water . 5. Clean only with a dry cloth. 6. Great car e and attention has gone into the materials chosen to produce the PL W-15. A gentle wipe with a dry , clean cloth is all that is r[...]

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    WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION • CORD, RECEPT ACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULL Y INSER TED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR • MOISTURE TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MA TCH WIDE BLADE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND FULL [...]

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    Unpacking Care must be taken at all times when handling the PL W-15 due to the extreme weight of the product. We recommend a two-person lift wher ever appropriate. The feet/spike assemblies and mains power cord/s ar e contained within the packaging and should be removed. T o remove the PL W-15 from its carton, place some protective material on the [...]

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    Introduction Thank you for your purchase of Monitor Audio PL W-15 subwoofer , which has been designed and constructed using quality systems and materials to provide years of enjoyment, r eliability and pride of ownership. This product, as with all the Platinum range, is hand crafted fr om top to bottom using traditional woodworking skills for our s[...]

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    Amp and Control Panel 1 2 4 5 3 6 7 8 8a 9 9 11 10 monitoraudio.co.uk 6 PLW15 manual.indd 6 30/04/2008 10:59:57[...]

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    RCA Line Level Inputs (Stereo Left & Right) 1. For connection to a 2 channel/ stereo amplifier system. Connection should be provided by a pair of high-quality signal cables fr om the pr e-out section of an amplifier . Note: - cable lengths should not exceed 10 metres to avoid interference from other electrical appliances. RCA Line Level Outpu[...]

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    Remote Control NOTE: - The remote contr ol should be directed towards the IR lens located on the front of the PL W-15 cabinet. For distance and angle limits please refer to the Set Up Guide (page 2). Mute 1. T oggle between mute and normal operation. Mute can only be accessed by using the remote contr ol. Power/ Standby 2. T oggle between standby o[...]

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    Positioning The PL W-15 should now be sited in the most suitable position, preferably not directly in the cor ner of a room as this may cause excessive bass boom. Once a desirable position is achieved it is important to check if the cables are long enough to reach comfortably without being under tension. Leave the PL W-15 unplugged until you are ha[...]

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    Crossover Setting (2 Channel Stereo Input Only) The crossover contr ol should be set in accordance with the size or bass output of the main/satellite speakers. The crossover control can be adjusted in 1Hz steps or in steps of 40Hz, 50Hz, 63Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 125Hz and 160Hz by pressing the Music or Impact buttons on the remote control. The crossover [...]

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    monitoraudio.co.uk 11 Memor y Store Here you have 3 memory locations to choose fr om. These can be tailored to suit your needs for each input and/or tastes. Memor y Recall This allows you to r ecall any of the 3 pr eviously stor ed set ups. Y ou can access them dir ectly by pressing up on the remote control. V olume Level Adjustment Once data has b[...]

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    monitoraudio.co.uk 12 Specification Amplifier Output: 1000 W atts (RMS) 2000 W atts (Peak) Frequency Response: 16Hz - 40/160Hz V ariable Crossover (Low Pass): 40Hz - 160Hz V ariable slope characteristic from 12 – 36dB/Octave Sub-Sonic Filter (High Pass): 16 - 31Hz EQ: 4 x Preset 1 x User Set Equalisation: Graphic 9 Band Equaliser . ± 6dB in 0.[...]

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    T rouble Shooting Should you experience any technical, or set-up problems with your PL W-15 please check the T rouble Shooting Guide below: My PL W -15 will not turn on/no power Is the LED illuminated on the back of the unit? If not, then check your mains lead is properly connected both at the • PL W-15 and at the mains outlet. Also check the [...]

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    monitoraudio.co.uk 14 Guarantee and Ser vice V alid upon completion of the incorporated warranty card and its r etur n within 30 days of purchase. This equipment has been fully tested prior to dispatch from the factory . Both the craftsmanship and the performance of this product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for the period of one year[...]

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    EC Declaration of Conformity We, Monitor Audio Ltd. Unit 2,24 Brook Road Rayleigh Essex SS6 7XL England Declare in own r esponsibility , that the PL W-15 product described in this manual is in compliance with T echnical Standards/Council Directives: (L VD) 2006/95/EC Low V oltage Directive EN60065: 2002+A1: 2006 Safety requir ements for mains opera[...]

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    Owner Information Product Details Model: PL W-15 Product Serial No: Date of Purchase: Dealer Details Dealer Name: Address: T own, Post code, Country: e-mail address: Settings/Notes: Additional Notes: Monitor Audio reserves the right to alter specifications without notice. MEMOR Y 1 MEMOR Y 2 MEMOR Y 3 FEA TURE Sub-Sonic Filter: Crossover - Fr eque[...]

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    PLW15 manual.indd 17 30/04/2008 10:59:59[...]

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    Monitor Audio Ltd. Unit 2, 24 Brook Road Rayleigh, Essex SS6 7XL England T el: 01268 740580 Fax: 01268 740589 Email: info@monitoraudio.co.uk monitoraudio.co.uk Designed in the United Kingdom V ersion 1 PLW15 manual.indd 18 30/04/2008 11:00:00[...]