Aaron SW-200 Operating instructions

Brand: Aaron

Model: SW-200

Category: Subwoofers

Type: Operating instructions

Aaron SW-200 is a powered subwoofer designed to enhance your audio experience by delivering deep and powerful bass. With its versatile connectivity options, you can easily integrate it into your existing audio system. Connect it to your amplifier's speaker outputs using high-level inputs or to the subwoofer output using low-level inputs. The subwoofer features a volume control to adjust the bass level to your preference and a frequency crossover control to blend it seamlessly with your main speakers.

SUBWOOFER

INSTRUCTIONS

SW - 200

INSTRUCTIONS POWERED SUBWOOFER

Congratulations on choosing an "Aaron" subwoofer. We at Aaron have gone to the upmost trouble

to ensure your continuing satisfaction for many years to come. Every individual subwoofer unit must

meet our exact specifications with regard to performance and craftsmanship before it is allowed to

leave our factory.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Make sure the voltage selector is set to your country`s voltage. (Refer Fig. 1).

Always connect the unit to a standard AC wall outlet.

Run the power cord so it will not be damaged by being pinched, stretched, cut or walked on.

Never connect other inputs to the electricity mains.

When removing the power plug don't use wet hands or pull the plug out by the cord.

Remove the power plug from the wall if it is not in use for an extended period. For example when you

go away on holidays.

Whenever changing wires, plugs etc., always have the power turned off.

If water is spilt on the unit always take extreme care to be sure the unit is completely dry before

reconnecting it.

Don't operate the subwoofer too close to heaters.

If the Subwoofer makes a slight distortion noise you have the volume too high and have reached it's

maximum output limit. Please lower the volume control.

Never use more than a small adjustment on your amplifier`s tone controls especially at high volumes.

Turn down the volume when changing a record or switching from one source to another.

Don't push in the speaker diaphragms with any force.

Do not expose the diaphragms to direct sunlight.

It is not advisable to place the unit in a damp environment.

Don't use solvents to clean any part of the unit.

Tampering with the internal parts of the unit may cause an electric shock or damage, not covered by

warranty.

If a part fails, insist on a genuine replacement.

Do not put your ears too close to the speakers or play them too loud for extended period of time as

this may cause partial hearing loss.

Beware! Cats love sharpening their claws on speaker cloth.

When you get your subwoofer check that it has not been damaged in transit. Please keep the original

carton in case of future need, it folds flat and takes up little space.

SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT

CONNECTING YOUR SUBWOOFER

Warning: the cooling fins on the back of the unit must be free so air can circulate around

them.

This unit can be placed on its side as well as upright but never place it on it's back or front.

Placement can completely alter the sound of your speakers. At Aaron we spend a lot of time and

effort to design speakers that are not so position critical, but there will still be some variation from

one position to another. Due to the many different listening environments it is impossible to make

cut and dry rules for the best position for your speakers. Put them where they sound best to your

ears, by using trial and error.

We can however mention some helpful hints to speed up your positioning of the subwoofer.

Placing it near corners will increase the bass, where as if you mount it on a cabinet or put it on a

stand it will have less bass. If you have shaggy carpet you may wish to attach spikes at the base. A

bare timber floor may often require you to put rubber feet under the subwoofer. A double brick

home will tend to increase the bass output where as a timber house lessons bass. A brick veneer

home will be somewhere in between. Also the amount of soft furnishings (carpet, curtains, lounge

etc.) in your room changes the sound, the use of more soft furnishings will deaden the sound.

Connection is quite simple and can be done by the "high level" input or by the low level input.

Either by using bared twin wire from your amplifier speaker output (high level) or by RCA leads (low

level). Please note: High level is the best choice as the higher voltage levels are less susceptible

to noise and earth loops.

It is possible to run this subwoofer from the output of one amplifier channel but the

subwoofer's volume control will have to be set higher. When using two subwoofers best results

are obtained by connecting each unit to a different channel on the amplifier.

We do not supply speaker wire or RCA cable with the subwoofer because every installation is

different. It is important to use good quality cable and keep the length as short as practical.

In the case where cable is already wired through the house or the cable has no markings

contact your Hi Fi dealer for advice.

Low Level Connection

The most usual method to connect the AV amplifier to the subwoofer is via the amplifier`s

subwoofer output to the subwoofer`s low level input. Often there will be two RCA connections on

the back of the amplifier, which in turn will be connected directly to two RCA low level inputs on the

subwoofer.

If your amplifier has only one RCA output, it is possible to connect it to just one low level input

on the subwoofer, (it doesn`t matter which low level line input you use). If you have to turn the

volume control up too high on the subwoofer to get the desired output, you can increase the input

level to the subwoofer by using a "1 x RCA to 2 x RCA" connecter cable.

High Level Connection (Preferred Option)

It is possible to connect the front/main speakers or satellite speakers to speaker A on the

amplifier and the subwoofer can be connected to speaker B, if your amplifier has this facility. The

other method is to connect the subwoofer to the same outputs that you use to connect your

front/main speakers (in parallel). Because of the high input impedance of the subwoofer, connecting

your subwoofer this way will not effect the output of your amplifier at all.

Another method of connection is to connect the amplifier main speaker output directly to the

subwoofer and to use the filtered high pass filter output to connect to your front/main speakers. If

you use this method of connection the very low frequencies (below approx. 80Hz) will be removed

from the signal to your front/main speakers. This kind of connection is handy if you are using small

satellite speakers that may benefit by being protected from deep bass.

When connecting the speaker leads to the subwoofer it is very important that the positive (+)

terminal on the amplifier is connected to the positive terminal on the speaker. In most cases this

means the red terminal on the amplifier is connected to the red terminal on the subwoofer.

Likewise, the black terminals are connected to each other. Failure to do this could result in damage

to your amplifier or reduced bass performance. Never allow the two conductors in the speaker

cable to touch each other, this could cause damage to your amplifier.

TIP: If you use the high level connection method, the amplifier should be told you have

large main speakers and no subwoofer.

CONTROL FUNCTION AND FEATURES

Refer to Fig. 1

1: AC Power Cord Socket

Plug in the supplied AC power cord to this socket.

2: Voltage Selector.

Make sure this is set to your local voltage.

3: Power Switch

When switched on “Auto on/off” is activated.

4: Power Indicator Led

If the led is red, it is in standby mode. If the led is green, the unit is on.

5: High Level Input

This input is for connecting to the amplifier`s main speaker outputs.

6: Filtered High Level Output

This is for connecting satellite speakers, such as the Aaron SS-120. The output from this

connection has a filter which stops frequencies below approximately 80Hz going to the

speaker. Because satellites generally have smaller woofers, this connection is preferable to

use, as it will lower distortion plus make the frequency response smoother in the low

frequency region.

7: Low Level Input

Use for low level connection. Refer to previous page.

8: Volume Control

You are able to adjust the output level by rotating this control. Clockwise increases the level.

If the subwoofer makes a slight distortion noise, this lets you know that you are at it`s

maximum output level.

9: Phase Switch

This switch changes the polarity of the subwoofer and is best operated by experimentation as

the subject is beyond the scope of this manual. Try this switch both ways once you have

decided on a location for the unit. Then judge which way produces the best bass. Don`t be

Fig. 1

4 3 11

SPECIFICATIONS

Model SW-200

20Hz - 150Hz Adjustable

150 watts

0.05%

- High 200 ohms - Low 45K ohms

- High 1V - Low 50mV

Bass Reflex

1 x 265 mm

460mmH x 315mmW x 445mmD

23 Kgs

NOTE: This model has passed the C-Tick compliance

requirements, our supplier code is N1136.

Periodically wipe the cabinets with a damp cloth using a mild detergent or you may use a polish

such as Mr Sheen. Vacuum the grill cloth and cooling fins with the brush attachment of the vacuum

cleaner from time to time. Remove the grill and lightly dust the speaker diaphragms with a clean

paint brush. Every 2 years rotate the Woofers one screw hole.

OPERATION

CARING FOR YOUR SUBWOOFER

1. Connect all leads making sure that all are in their correct position.

2. Make sure that no music is coming from your stereo.

3. Set the Volume control (8) to the 9 o'clock position.

4. Set the Frequency control (11) to the 12 o'clock position.

5. Switch the power switch (3) on.

6. Play some music from your stereo amplifier and turn the volume up slowly.

7. If everything seems fine, proceed to adjust your subwoofer so the sound is most pleasing to

your ears.

8. Should you encounter any problems seek advice from the dealer who supplied you the

appliance.

concerned if the difference is very small, that is quite often the case.

10: Crossover By-Pass Switch

This switch eliminates all filter circuitry from 20Hz up. This switch can be activated where the

amplifier used, has it`s own built-in channel filter circuitry.

11:Frequency Crossover Control

By turning the knob clockwise, the crossover frequency is increased, so by doing this you are

allowing the subwoofer to reproduce more of the upper bass. If, for instance, you have main

speakers that already have reasonable bass, then you adjust the control in an anti-clockwise

direction. On the other hand, if you are using satellite speakers, then the control should be

set around mid position. The best way to use this control is setting it to your own personal

taste.

12:Cooling Fins (Heat Sink)

At no time should anything be placed too close to these fins. Their function is to cool the

amplifier and if cooling is restricted, damage may occur to the amplifier and this is not

covered by warranty. Don`t be alarmed if they are hot to touch during operation as this is

quite normal.

CONTROL FUNCTION AND FEATURES Continued...

Specifications:

Frequency Range

Output Power

Distortion

Input Impedance

Input Sensitivity

Bass Alignment

Woofers

Dimensions

Weight

Aaron SW-200 Operating instructions

Brand: Aaron

Model: SW-200

Category: Subwoofers

Type: Operating instructions

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