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Infinity Kappa Subwoofer User Manual

Infinity Kappa Subwoofer
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Kappa Subwoofer
Powered Subwoofer
(230V)
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Owner’s Manual
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Infinity Kappa Subwoofer Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandInfinity
ModelKappa Subwoofer
CategorySubwoofer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Unpacking the Subwoofer

Check your subwoofer carefully for damage in transit and report it immediately.

Important Safety Precautions

Safety Guidelines and Warnings

Follow all safety and operating instructions, heed warnings, and avoid hazards like water and overloading.

Electrical Safety and Warnings

Warnings about electric shock, not opening the unit, and exposure to rain or moisture.

A Few Suggestions for Operation

Equipment Handling and Safety

Always turn off equipment when changing cables or plugs to prevent transients and electrical energy.

Subwoofer Positioning and Performance

Placement Advice

Place subwoofer 2-3 feet from TV/computer. Experiment with placement for optimal bass response.

Positioning Hints and Tips

Experimentation with Port Direction

Directing the port to the side may improve bass blend. Adjusting proximity to walls affects bass output.

System Connections

Connection Methods Overview

Table outlines connection methods for different system types; never connect both speaker and line input.

Connection Method 1

Connects to systems without subwoofer or pre-out/main-in connectors using speaker outputs.

Connection Method 2

Connects preamp output to subwoofer line input and subwoofer line output to power amplifier input.

Connection Method 3

Connects AV receiver subwoofer output via Y-connector to subwoofer line input; set speakers to SMALL.

Operation and Initial Setup

Initial Controls Setting

Set Bass Optimisation to OFF, Volume to minimum, Crossover fully clockwise before powering on.

Adjusting Volume and Crossover

Adjust Volume for pleasing blend; adjust Crossover to control upper frequency limit for optimal bass.

Room Placement Considerations

Experiment with various locations for optimal low-frequency enhancement and blend.

Phase Control Adjustment

Volume Control Advice

Avoid setting Volume control fully clockwise; it may indicate system imbalance or incorrect placement.

Power and Standby Operation

Replacing the Fuse

Turn off power, disconnect cord, and replace fuse with exact same value (2.5A, slow blow, 250V).

R.A.B.O.S. System Overview

R.A.B.O.S. Kit Components

Kit includes Sound-Level Meter, Test CD, Instructions, Measurement Templates, Width Selector, and Adjustment Key.

R.A.B.O.S. Functionality

Optimizes subwoofer response to room acoustics for dramatically improved sound via parametric equalization.

R.A.B.O.S. Goal and Benefits

Performing R.A.B.O.S. Tests

Instructions for performing tests, assuming speakers are installed and system is interconnected.

R.A.B.O.S. Test Preparations

Ensure R.A.B.O.S. controls are clockwise/off, tone controls flat, bypass effects, set speakers to SMALL.

R.A.B.O.S. Test CD Contents

R.A.B.O.S. Sound-Level Meter (RSLM)

A handheld device to measure sound levels, indicated by an LED bar graph for power, signal, and battery.

RSLM Bar-Graph Indications

LED indicators for Under-range, Measurement In-range, Over-range, and Low Battery status.

RSLM Placement for Measurement

Initial System-Level Setting

Set system volume using R.A.B.O.S. Test CD Track 2 to achieve -10 dB on the RSLM.

Setting Subwoofer Test Level

Adjusting Subwoofer Levels

Use Track 3 to step through tones, adjust subwoofer level control for 0 dB peak on RSLM.

Performing Low-Frequency Measurements

Locating a Test Point

Mark the intersection of frequency (X-axis) and relative level (Y-axis) on the template for each test tone.

Indicating an Under-range Test

Mark the bottom frame of the template if the green 'ON' LED is illuminated, indicating sound level is too low.

Analyzing Measurement Data

Connecting Dots for Interpretation

Connect the plotted data points to make interpretation of the response graph easier.

Parametric Equalizer Function

Completing the Measurement Template

Enter equalizer settings (Frequency, Level, Width) into the template fields after measurements.

Frequency and Width Adjustment

Adjust equalizer frequency from 20Hz-80Hz and Width from 5%-50% of an octave.

Using the Width Selector

Placement of the Bandwidth Selector

Position Selector over template, aligning its center rivet with the response peak for best fit.

Level Adjustment for Equalization

Determining Width Setting

Slide Width Selector tab to match the response data, read the width percentage from the pointer.

Interpreting Measurement Results

Example 1: Single Dominant Peak

Common result; apply Width Selector to peak, determine frequency, width, and level for correction.

Example 2: Two Response Peaks

Example 3: Peak Adjacent to a Dip

Example 4: Narrow Response

Example 5: One or More Narrow Dips

Example 6: Ideal Response

Adjusting R.A.B.O.S. Equalizer Controls

R.A.B.O.S. Control Settings Table

Table shows switch positions for Frequency, Level, and Width adjustments.

R.A.B.O.S. Controls Operation

Final System Balance

Cue Track 51 and 52 to adjust system volume and subwoofer gain to -10 dB on RSLM.

Subwoofer Care and Maintenance

Feedback and Vibration Isolation

Address boomy bass by isolating turntable and CD players from vibrations.

Troubleshooting Subwoofer Issues

Specifications

Declaration of Conformity

Product compliance with technical standards EN 55013, EN 55020, EN 55022, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3.

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