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MK Sound V-1250THX User Manual

MK Sound V-1250THX
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THX
®
Select powered subwoofer
Miller & Kreisel Sound Corporation
10391 Jefferson Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232 USA
(310) 204-2854 FAX (310) 202-8782
www.mksound.com
© 1999 MILLER & KREISEL SOUND CORP.
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V-1250THX
Manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd.
Lucasfilm and THX are registered trademarks of
Lucasfilm Ltd.
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MK Sound V-1250THX Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMK Sound
ModelV-1250THX
CategorySubwoofer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Instructions

Environmental and Servicing Precautions

Essential safety guidelines covering environmental hazards and service procedures.

Introduction

Where to Place Your Subwoofer

Optimal Placement Strategies

Recommendations for corner placement and experimenting to find the best room location for bass impact.

Multiple Subwoofer Setup

Advice on positioning multiple subwoofers in the same or different locations for best results.

Operation with THX Components

Room Influence and Subwoofer Directionality

Explains room effects on bass and why the subwoofer is non-directional.

Ventilation and Magnetic Shielding

Important operational notes on subwoofer ventilation and magnetic shielding features.

Connecting to a THX Controller

Details on connecting the subwoofer to a THX controller using RCA interconnect cables.

THX Wiring Configurations

Explains stereo/mono connections and provides wiring diagrams for THX systems.

THX Mode Testing

Steps to test subwoofer operation after connecting in THX mode.

Calibrating the Subwoofer (THX)

THX Switch Settings

Setting the Low Pass Filter and Bass Level switches for THX operation.

Setting THX Subwoofer Level

Method for setting subwoofer level using a test signal and sound level meter.

Using Two Subwoofers in THX

Benefits and wiring instructions for using two subwoofers in a THX system.

Operation with a Non-THX Processor

Non-THX Low Pass Filter Setting

Setting the Low Pass Filter switch to '80 Hz 24 dB/OCTAVE' for non-THX use.

Non-THX Bass Level Control

Setting the Bass Level switch to 'VARIABLE' for independent level control.

Non-THX Wiring Connections

Connecting the subwoofer to non-THX components and wiring diagrams.

Non-THX Multiple Subwoofer Wiring

Diagrams for wiring two subwoofers and connecting to preamp outputs.

M&K High-Pass Filter Integration

Instructions for integrating M&K High-Pass Filters with the subwoofer.

Filter Usage Guidelines

Notes on filter usage with THX controllers and processor subwoofer outputs.

Testing the Subwoofer (Non-THX)

Setting the Subwoofer Level (Non-THX)

Using Two Subwoofers (Non-THX)

Satellite/Subwoofer Phasing Test

Phasing Test Method One

Method using listening to mid-bass content with the phase switch.

Phasing Test Method Two

Method using pink noise and a spectrum analyzer for phase alignment.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting No Output

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues when the subwoofer has no sound output.

Addressing Weak Midbass

Steps to fix a weak midbass range by checking phasing and speaker alignment.

Resolving Power-On Thump

Diagnosing and resolving thumps heard when the audio system is turned on.

Eliminating Hum and Buzz

Troubleshooting persistent hum or buzz issues originating from the subwoofer or system.

If You Need to Replace the External Fuse

If You Need Service

Specifications

Cabinet Maintenance

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