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    Complement Series R12DT 12” Power ed Subwoofer User’ s Manual[...]

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    “WARNING” TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. “CAUTION” TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER - SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALI- FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is in[...]

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    3 INTRODUCTION The Russound R12DT active subwoofer delivers the chest-thumping deep bass sound you want for a super- sonic listening experience. Whether it’ s the asteroids breaking apart in your favorite sci-fi movie or the in-your- face concert experience of a classic rock band perform- ance, the R12DT keeps up its end of the deal in your home [...]

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    4 1 2 Speaker Level Input: (with passthr ough) Binding post terminals will accept up to 12 gauge speaker wire or banana jacks. Allows input connections to be sourced fr om an amplified speaker signal such as the Left and Right output from an amplifier/receiver . This amplified signal is tapped off for feeding the subwoofer but the signal is unal- t[...]

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    5 CONNECTION OPTIONS Note: Choose Method A, Method B or Method C con- nection option. DO NOT combine them; choose only one. Method A (Most desirable) This configuration will have the best result for a home theater system. If your preamp r eceiver or processor has a subwoofer or LFE (low frequency effect) output jack that is variably controlled by t[...]

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    PLACEMENT The R12DT subwoofer uses the sonic reflective qualities of an on-floor , corner placement to achieve optimal sound performance. The closer it is placed to a corner , the more emphasized the bass will sound. The R12DT should also be placed close enough to the audio system so that cables and wires ar e as shor t a run as possible. Installat[...]

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    7 SPECIFICA TIONS Driver Complement and Enclosure: Front-firing 12” long thr ow woofer with dual por ts V oice Coil: 50mm dia. Frequency Response: 25Hz to 160Hz +/- 3dB Amplification: 200 watts continuous power into 4 ohm load THD+N: 1.0% Cr ossover Frequency (-3dB): 60Hz @ Min., 160Hz @ Max. Audio Input: RCA Line Level and Speaker Level Power re[...]

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    5 Forbes Rd. Newmarket, NH 03857, USA T el 603.659.5170 • Fax 603.659.5388 e-mail: tech@russound.com 28-1173 01/04/05 Complement Series R12DT Power ed Subwoofer User’ s Manual Copyright © 2005 Russound ® All rights reserved.[...]