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Mordaunt-Short MS309W manual

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    MS309W Subwoofer Owners’ Manual[...]

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    Introduction 3 Congratulations on purchasing this Mordaunt-Short subwoofer. To ensure optimum performance please read and retain this manual, then sit back, relax and enjoy! Please read and retain this manual, it contains useful information that will ensure you get the very best from your new loudspeakers. Note: This model is supplied in two mains [...]

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    Plug Fitting Instructions (UK only) The cord supplied with this appliance is factory fitted with a 13A mains plug fitted with a 3A fuse inside. If it is necessary to change the fuse, it is important that a 3A one is used. If the plug needs to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or becomes damaged, it should be cut off and an appr[...]

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    Important Safety Precautions Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow instructions A[...]

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    Important Safety Precautions Power-Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and point where they exit from the product. Lightning For added protection for this product during[...]

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    Subwoofer Controls 1. High Level Input If your amplification system does not have a dedicated subwoofer line output, your subwoofer must be connected via the high level terminals on the rear panel. Connection should be made from the speaker terminals on your amplification system to the High Level Input Connections. Note: To prevent damage to the am[...]

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    Subwoofer Controls 8 3. Variable Notch Filter For details on how to operate the Variable Notch Filter, see Page 10. 4. Line Level Input If your amplification system has a dedicated subwoofer it should be connected to the line level input. If you have a mono connection from your amplifier you may use either connection. The output sockets can be used[...]

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    Getting Started Attaching Feet to your Subwoofer Your MS309W subwoofer comes with feet and spikes which must be fitted to space the down-firing ports the correct distance from the floor for optimum operation. The spikes attach to the bottom of the feet (as shown below left). There are eight pilot holes on the bottom of the speakers. The feet are lo[...]

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    Getting The Most From Your Subwoofer 10 Positioning your Subwoofer The positioning of your subwoofer will affect the quality of its performance. For example, locating the subwoofer near the wall will increase bass response. If the subwoofer is incorrectly placed it can sound "boomy", especially if it is too near a corner. It is worth expe[...]

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    Getting The Most From Y our Subwoofer 11 4) Play Track 1 and adjust volume and your meter settings to a suitable level and record this value in the table provided - this is your reference value. 5) Play tracks 2-11 on the CD in turn. Sitting in the listening position, record in the table the reading shown on your meter for each track. 6) If any of [...]

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    T aking Care of Y our Subwoofer Taking Care of your Subwoofer Cabinets should be dusted and lightly polished as required. Do not use solvent based cleaners as they may damage the cabinet surface. Do not expose the cabinets to strong, direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity or allow them to become wet. 12[...]

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    MS309W Technical Specifications 13 Frequency response: Sensitivty: Output Power: Mains Voltage: Power Consumption: Drivers: X/Over Type: Size (H x W x D)mm: Size (H x W x D)Inches: Weight: 35Hz – 200Hz Line in, 70mV (at max output) Hi Level in, 1.3V (at max output) 150W 220-240 Volts, 50 Hz 100-120 Volts, 50-60 Hz 340W 250mm Long Throw Aluminium [...]

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    Limited Warranty Mordaunt-Short warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship (subject to the terms set forth below). Mordaunt-Short will repair or replace (at Mordaunt-Short's option) this product or any defective parts in this product. Warranty periods may vary from country to country. If in doubt consult your de[...]

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    www.mordaunt-short.co.uk Made from recyclable material Part No. AP13400/3[...]