WILSON AUDIO Subsonic Owner's manual

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s e C t I o n 1 u n C r a t I n G 7
s e C t I o n 1 1 W I l s o n a u d I o s u b s o n I C C r a t e C o n t e n t 8
s e C t I o n 1 2 P r e P a r a t I o n 8
u n C r a t I n G t h e W I l s o n a u d I o s u b s o n I C 9
s e C t I o n 2 I n I t I a l s e t u P 1 1
s e C t I o n 2 1 M o v e t h e W I l s o n a u d I o s u b s o n I C I n t o P o s I t I o n 1 2
s e C t I o n 2 2 C o n n e C t I n G t h e C o n t r o l l e r 1 3
C o n n e C t t h e C o n t r o l l e r t o t h e W I l s o n a u d I o s u b s o n I C a M P l I f I e r 1 3
b y P a s s I n G t h e h I G h P a s s f I l t e r 1 4
u t I l I z I n G t h e h I G h P a s s f I l t e r 1 5
s e C t I o n 3 C o n t r o l l e r f I n a l s e t u P 1 9
s e C t I o n 3 1 f r o n t P a n e l s e t u P a n d f I n a l t u n I n G 2 0
P r e P a r a t I o n 2 0
s e C t I o n 3 2 n o t e s f r o M d a v I d a W I l s o n o n t h e t e s t C d 2 1
W I l s o n a u d I o s u b s o n I C P l a C e M e n t 2 1
f I l t e r I n G o f l f t o t h e l e f t & r I G h t s P e a k e r s 2 2
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I n I t I a l P l a C e M e n t o f t h e l & r s P e a k e r s 2 2
n o t e s r e G a r d I n G t h e I n t e r P r e t a t I o n o f M e a s u r e M e n t s 2 4
u s I n G t h e h I G h P a s s f I l t e r 2 5
t h e C o n t r o l l e r I n t o y o u r s y s t e M 2 6
t o e Q o r t o n o t e Q 2 9
s e C t I o n 3 3 b r e a k - I n P e r I o d 3 2
s e C t I o n 3 4 t W e l v e - v o l t t r I G G e r C o n t r o l s 3 2
s e C t I o n 4 f I n I s h I n G u P 3 7
s e C t I o n 4 1 s P I k e I n s t a l l a t I o n , h o r I z o n t a l 3 8
P l I n t h a n d s P I k e I n s t a l l a t I o n 3 9
a s s e M b l y a n d C a r e o f t h e G r I l l s 4 0
s e C t I o n 4 2 s P I k e I n s t a l l a t I o n , v e r t I C a l 4 0
s P I k e a s s e M b l y 4 0
s e C t I o n 4 3 u s I n G t h e l I f t t o I n s t a l l s P I k e s 4 1
M a t e r I a l s r e Q u I r e d 4 1
I n s t a l l a t I o n P r o C e d u r e 4 2
l e v e l I n G t h e W I l s o n a u d I o s u b s o n I C 4 3
s e C t I o n 4 4 r e M o v I n G t h e P r o t e C t I v e f I l M 4 4
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s e C t I o n 5 s P e C I f I C a t I o n s 4 9
s e C t I o n 5 1 s P e C I f I C a t I o n s : W I l s o n a u d I o s u b s o n I C 5 0
s e C t I o n 5 2 G r a P h I C a l d I M e n s I o n s : W I l s o n a u d I o s u b s o n I C 5 1
s e C t I o n 5 3 s P e C I f I C a t I o n s : C o n t r o l l e r 5 2
s e C t I o n 5 4 G r a P h I C a l d I M e n s I o n s : C o n t r o l l e r 5 3
s e C t I o n 6 W a r r a n t y 5 5
s e C t I o n 6 1 l I M I t e d W a r r a n t y 5 6
s e C t I o n 6 2 C o n d I t I o n s 5 6
s e C t I o n 6 3 r e M e d y 5 7
s e C t I o n 6 4 W a r r a n t y l I M I t e d t o o r I G I n a l P u r C h a s e r 5 8
s e C t I o n 6 5 d e M o n s t r a t I o n e Q u I P M e n t 5 8
s e C t I o n 6 6 M I s C e l l a n e o u s 5 9
s e C t I o n 1 u n C r a t I n G
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Section 1.1—Wilson Audio Subsonic Crate Content
Note: To avoid damaging the Yvette’s painted surface. Please remove any jewelry
such as rings, watches, necklaces, and bracelets during this process.
Please take the time before you attempt to setup up your Wilson Audio Subsonic
to review the contents of your Wilson Audio Subsonic tool and spike kit. Set these items
in an accessible area as you will need them during the setup process. See the two graph-
ics below:
Section 1.2—Preparation
You will need the following items:
Supplied hardware kit
Electric screwdriver or battery-operated drill
Phillips head drive bit
Caster Wrench
1/2" Nut Driver
1/4" Allen Elbow
Polishing Cloth
Set Screws
Spike with Nut
QTY: 4
3/4" Combo
Wrench
Mechanical Diode
QTY: 4
Aluminum Spike Pads
QTY: 4
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Uncrating the Wilson Audio Subsonic
A minimum of three strong adults are required to set up the Wilson Audio
Subsonic. The Wilson Audio Subsonic weighs over six hundred pounds, and care
should be taken to prevent injury.
1. With the crate lid facing up, unscrew the wood screws securing
the lid. Remove the lid. Remove the foam packing material that
is positioned between the casters (on the bottom of the Wilson
Audio Subsonic). The Wilson Audio Subsonic will not roll out of
the crate with this packing material in place.
2. Carefully rotate the crate so that the Wilson Audio Subsonic is
upright.
3. While one person holds the crate, the other two helpers should
gently roll the Wilson Audio Subsonic out of the crate. Be care-
ful not to scratch the sides of the painted enclosure.
4. Move the Wilson Audio Subsonic into the desired location. It
is recommended that you leave the casters attached to the
bottom of the Wilson Audio Subsonic during the positioning
process.
Note: Be careful not to touch the driver elements when you are moving
your Wilson Audio Subsonic!
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Section 2.1—Move the Wilson Audio Subsonic Into Position
The Wilson Audio Subsonic is shipped with casters installed on the bot-
tom of the cabinet. Leave the casters on the Wilson Audio Subsonic as you move
it to its desired location. Wilson Audio Subsonic can be installed either vertically
or horizontally. If the intent is to install it vertically, leave the casters on as you
proceed with the setup.
Note: If you are installing the Wilson Audio Subsonic horizontally, remove
the casters before tipping it onto its side. Also, make sure you orient Wil-
son Audio Subsonic such that the connectors are positioned on the side
that best accommodates cable installation.
Because the Wilson Audio Subsonic’s frequency range is limited to the
sub-frequency bass range, its placement requirements are fundamentally dif-
ferent than for a full frequency speaker. The Wilson Audio Subsonic reproduce
a relatively small percentage of the audio spectrum, with a typical bandwidth
of less than two octaves. The strategy for placing a subwoofer can be centered
around bass optimization; the rooms effect on the midrange and treble can be
largely disregarded. When used with the Wilson Audio Controller, placement
flexibility of Wilson Audio Subsonic is further enhanced.
The ideal position of the Wilson Audio Subsonic subwoofer is somewhat
dependent on its primary use.
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Section 2.2—Connecting the Controller
Connect the Controller to the Wilson Audio Subsonic Amplifier
The “LOW PASS OUT connectors labeled “1” and “2” are the output signal connectors for the
subwoofer amplifier. The Controller sums the left and right channels so both “1” and “2” outputs
contain identical signals. There is a single–ended and a balanced connector for each output. If
you are using one subwoofer, connect the amplifier driving the subwoofer to the Controllers
“LOW PASS OUT” via the “1” output. Choose either the balanced cable or single–ended output to
match the input configuration of the amplifier.
If you are using two subwoofers with separate amplifiers, connect the second amplifier
channel to the “2” output. By using Y” connectors (contact your Wilson dealer for details), you
can connect the controller to more than two subwoofer amplifiers.
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Bypassing the High Pass Filter
In systems where the main speakers are full-range, the subwoofer used
with the controller can be configured more successfully without the use of the
High Pass filter. There is a normal bass roll–off that occurs naturally in your lis-
tening room. This effect acts like a six dB per octave low pass filter and rolls off
the bass from your main speakers. In most systems it is not necessary or desir-
able to use the High Pass filter. The WATCH Dog Controllers Low Pass filter con-
trols, in conjunction with the Bass Equalization and Phase controls (discussed in
Section 3), will allow you to successfully integrate the main loudspeakers with
the subwoofer without the use of the High Pass filter.
Make sure the Controller power is off during the connecting process.
Locate the input section of the Controller on the rear of the unit. Controller
inputs are configured for both balanced (XLR) and single-ended (RCA) cables.
When connecting the Controller without the use of the High Pass Filter,
a second output from your preamplifier is required. If your preamplifier does
not have two sets of outputs, consult with your Wilson dealer about using
high quality Y” connectors to facilitate connecting your unit. From one of the
preamp outputs, connect your preamp directly to your main amplifier. From a
second set of preamp outputs, connect both left and right channels to the Line
Level Input of the Controller. The Controller automatically sums the information
from the left and right channels when the controller is used with stereo inputs.
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The controller directs the summed stereo channels to a single subwoofer or to
multiple subwoofers used in conjunction with the controller.
On the Controller front panel, locate the switch labeled “BAL, and “SIN-
GLE. Select “BAL for use with balanced cables or “SINGLE” for use with sin-
gle-ended cables. In the same section of the front panel, locate the switch la-
beled “PROCESSOR, “REM, and “LINE. Select the “LINE” input. On the front panel,
locate the switch label “HP IN, “REM, and “HP OUT. Select “HP OUT. On the
front panel, locate the switch labeled “LP IN, “REM, and “LP OUT. Select “LP IN.
Proceed to Section 3.1, “Front Panel Setup and Final Tuning, to continue
the setup of your unit.
Utilizing the High Pass Filter
The Controller employs a high quality High Pass Filter as a part of its
crossover design. The High Pass Filter can be used to filter bass from the main
loudspeakers. This can be desirable in systems where the main loudspeakers
have limited bass dynamics or if the main power amplifier is low power.
Note:Make sure the Controller power is off during the connecting process.
On the rear of the unit, locate the Line Level inputs of the Controller.
Connect the preamplifier output, left and right, to the Line Level input of the
Controller). Use the XLR inputs for balanced cables or the RCA inputs for sin-
gle–ended cables.
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Locate the Line High Pass Output on the rear of the Controller. These
connectors pass the high pass section of the signal to your main amplifier for
your loudspeakers. Connect the Line HP Output, left and right, of the Controller
to the inputs of your power amplifier. Use the XLR inputs for balanced cables or
the RCA inputs for single-ended cables.
On the Controller front panel, locate the switch labeled “BAL, and “SIN-
GLE. Select “BAL for use with balanced cables, or “SINGLE” for use with sin-
gle-ended cables. In the same section of the front panel, locate the switch
labeled “PROCESSOR, “REM, and “LINE. Select the “LINE” input.
Locate the switch on the front panel labeled “HP IN” and “HP OUT. This
switch defeats or alternatively engages the high pass filter. Turn the switch to
the HP IN position.
Locate the switch on the front panel labeled “HP 6 dB” and “HP 12 dB. This
switch changes the slope of the high pass filter to either 6 decibels per octave
or 12 decibels per octave. The position of this switch will be set in its final posi-
tion in the final tuning stages of the Controller. For now, set the switch to the 6
dB per octave position.
Note: Before proceeding with the Front Panel setup and configuration,
please connect your system as outlined in this section, which contains valu-
able information needed before proceeding further.
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Section 3.1—Front Panel Setup and Final Tuning
Preparation
In order to realize the full potential of your Controller, we recommend
that you have a trained Wilson Audio Specialist install and perform the final
adjustment and setup of your Controller. Wilson dealers are trained in the art
of Controller setup. If you choose to do the installation yourself, here are some
guidelines to assist you. These guidelines come from many years of experience
and should be followed closely to ensure the best possible result from your
Controller.
You will need the following items:
Supplied WATCH Dog Controller Setup CD
dB Meter
Pen and paper to make notes
Double check the switch control settings to ensure that they are in the
proper positions as outlined in Section 2. In this section, you will be adjusting
and fine tuning the Controller front panel.
Locate the main power switch on the front of the Controller. Depress the
switch to the on position. This powers the Controller into the “standby” mode
and can be left on. Locate the STAND BY switch on the front of the Controller.
Depress the switch and check to see that the front panel LED is illuminated. This
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