User Manual
PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII Active Subwoofer
Version 1.0
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Contents
User Manual
PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII
This user manual describes how to connect the PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII active subwoofer to different loudspeaker configurations and
the appropriate setting options for optimum operation in stereo and home cinema mode. It also contains instructions for unpacking
and setting up the P SUB 1 MKII.
4 Precautions
Before unpacking...
5 Unpacking the P SUB 1 MKII
Instructions for unpacking...
6 Installation Instructions
Recommendations for ideal positioning...
7 Connection Options
Connection terminal for different applications...
8 Connecting the System
Configuration examples for stereo and surround mode*...
13 Setting the Sound Characteristics
Setting options for individual requirements...
14 Daily Use
Care and maintenance...
15 Warranty Conditions
Service and warranty conditions
3
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Precautions
Before unpacking...
PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII
Please read this user manual carefully and pay special attention to the following precautions and warnings. In your own interest, we
advise you to strictly observe the following procedure when installing your new PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
Warning:
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE
THISAPPLICATE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
>The PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII subwoofer has been designed
for use with PIEGA loudspeaker products. Nevertheless, the
subwoofer can also be operated with the loudspeakers
of other suppliers
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
!
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR
DOUBLE INSULATION WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS
>Ensure particularly that the P SUB 1 MKII is installed
and connected in accordance with the instructions of this
user manual
CONFORMS TO
UL STD. 6500
>The P SUB 1 MKII was only designed for use in dry residential
CERTIFIED TO
CAN/CSASTD. E60065
environments within a temperature range of 10...40°C
C
US
2001310
4
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Unpacking the P SUB 1 MKII
Instructions for unpacking...
PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII
Special care was taken in the packaging of your P SUB 1 MKII in order to ensure that this new PIEGA quality product reaches your
living room safely and undamaged. In order to avoid any damage when unpacking the loudspeaker, follow closely the instructions
below.
Procedure:
>Before unpacking, remove any jewelry such as watches, rings,
bracelets etc. in order to avoid scratching the aluminum
>Open the carton as shown in the figure and remove the supply
cable provided. Leave the protective cushion
>Carefully invert the subwoofer 180° with the carton open
and stand it on the protective cushion so that the carton can be
lifted up and off the loudspeaker
>Remove th protective foil and the upper protective cushion
and turn the subwoofer over 180° once more so that it is standing
on the feet provided
>Check that the P SUB 1 MKII has not been damaged in transit
>Then place the P SUB 1 MKII in the required position
Warning:
The P SUB 1 MKII subwoofer weighs 42 kg and is therefore very heavy.
>To avoid risk of injury only lift the subwoofer together with another person...!
5
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Installation Instructions
Recommendations for ideal positioning...
PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII
The P SUB 1 MKII can be installed flexibly and easily. Due to its relatively small size, it can be integrated in any unit and can be
positioned as required virtually anywhere in the room. However, to ensure the most natural sound, the P SUB 1 MKII should be placed
on the floor near the two front loudspeakers.
Ideal setup:
>For both surround and stereo mode, position the P SUB 1 MKII
as close to the two front loudspeakers as possible
>The two chassis of the P SUB 1 MKII should face left and right
with the connection terminal facing the wall
Surround mode
>As the sound is directed from the sides of the chassis, only a
small clearance from the wall is required (approx. 30 cm)
>Do not in any way prevent the free movement of the P SUB 1 MKII
>Do not place any objects such as vases etc. on the P SUB 1 MKII
so as avoid the possibility of accidents
Stereo mode
Note:
Frequencies below 100 Hz cannot be localized by the human ear.
>The exact positioning of the P SUB 1 MKII is largely unnecessary...!
6
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Connection Options
Connection terminal for different applications...
PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII
Its large range of connection options offers the P SUB 1 MKII an unlimited number of configurations both for stereo and for surround
mode. Refer to the appropriate user manual supplied for specific information on the loudspeakers used and components of your
stereo or surround system.
LFE / IN
Note:
>The connection terminal of the P SUB 1 MKII allows a number
of possible configuration options for stereo and surround mode
INPUT
R
L
>Depending on the equipment in use, select the appropriate
configuration (see the following pages)
OUTPUT
>The LFE/IN, INPUT, OUTPUT terminals for connecting to the
AV receiver or the stereo amplifier require connection cables with
cinch plugs
R+
R-
L+
L-
>The SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT terminals for connecting amplified
music signals can be connected with loudspeaker cables with or
without banana plugs
SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS
Connecting the supply cable:
POWER
ON
>Check whether the default switch position (240/115 V) of your
P SUB 1 MKII corresponds to the standard supply voltage in
your country
230V
OFF
>Plug the supply cable provided with the loudspeakers into
the appropriate socket
T3. 15AL250V FOR 230V INPUT
T5AL250V FOR 115V INPUT
115/230V - 50/60HZ 500W
>Do not switch on the P SUB 1 MKII (POWER ON) until all cable
connections have been made
7
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Connecting the System
Configuration example for surround mode
PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII
The most frequently used and ideal connection configuration for 5.1 surround applications is using an AV receiver with a separate
subwoofer output. The settings can be adjusted individually for any loudspeaker via the menu. Refer to the user manual of the AV
receiver you are using for information on the individual setup controls.
Dolby Digital System - Surround System with AV Receiver
Center
Speaker
Connection:
Rear
Speaker R
Rear
Speaker L
>Connect the P SUB 1 MKII cable to the terminal
marked SUBWOOFER (or similar) on the AV receiver
>Connect the P SUB 1 MKII cable to the terminal on the
subwoofer marked LFE/IN
Front
Speaker R
Front
Speaker L
>For this use a suitable connection cable with
cinch plugs (not supplied with the loudspeakers)
Front
R
Center
Front
L
Rear
R
Rear
L
L
Subwoofer
R
Amplifier
>Connect the front, rear and center loudspeakers using the
loudspeaker terminals provided on your AV receiver
60Hz
CROSSOVER
FREQUENCY
40Hz
140Hz
LFE / IN
INPUT
Benefit:
R
L
OUTPUT
The most frequently used and ideal
connection configuration for 5.1 surround mode
>The P SUB 1 MKII can be tuned for optimum results...!
R+
L+
L-
R-
SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS
8
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Connecting the System
Configuration example for stereo and surround mode
PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII
The 5.1 receivers and power amplifiers of some manufacturers have a separate NF Out terminal. The terminal allows the signal
to reach the subwoofer without any amplification. Refer to the appropriate manual for information about operation and connection
options for your AV receiver/power amplifier.
Dolby Digital System - Surround System with NF Out
Center
Speaker
Connection:
Rear
Speaker R
Rear
Speaker L
>Connect the P SUB 1 MKII cable to the AV receiver terminal
marked PRE OUT (or similar)
>Connect the P SUB 1 MKII cable to the subwoofer terminal
marked INPUT
Front
Speaker R
Front
Speaker L
Right
Left
>For this use connection cables with cinch plugs (not supplied)
L
T3. 15AL250V FOR 230V INPUT
T5AL250V FOR 15V INPUT
15/230V 50/60HZ 500W
230V
1
1
-
R
PRE OUT
Amplifier
>Connect the loudspeakers using the loudspeaker terminals provided
on your AV receiver/power amplifier
60Hz
CROSSOVER
FREQUENCY
40Hz
140Hz
LFE / IN
INPUT
Note:
R
L
OUTPUT
Frequently used configuration
R+
L+
L-
>Ideal configuration for stereo mode...!
R-
SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS
9
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Connecting the System
Configuration example for surround mode
PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII
The AV receivers and power amplifiers of some manufacturers feature separate MAIN IN and PRE OUT terminals. The preamplified
signal reaches the subwoofer and can be looped back again filtered. In this way the loudspeakers are relieved in the deep range in
order to ensure improved precision and sound characteristics. Refer to the appropriate manual for information about operation and
connecting options for your AV receiver/power amplifier.
Surround System with power amplifier featuring MAIN IN/PRE OUT loop
Center
Speaker
Connection:
Rear
Speaker R
Rear
Speaker L
>Connect the P SUB 1 MKII cable to the amplifier terminal marked
PRE OUT (or similar) and to the subwoofer terminal marked INPUT
Front
Speaker R
Front
Speaker L
>Connect the P SUB 1 MKII cable to the amplifier terminal marked
MAIN IN (or similar) and to the subwoofer terminal marked OUTPUT
Right
Left
L
R
MAIN IN PRE OUT
Amplifier
>For this use two connection cables with cinch plugs
(not supplied with the loudspeakers)
60Hz
CROSSOVER
FREQUENCY
>Connect the front, rear and center loudspeakers using the
loudspeaker terminals provided on your AV receiver
40Hz
140Hz
LFE / IN
INPUT
R
L
OUTPUT
R+
L+
L-
R-
SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS
Benefit:
Preferred configuration in the high end range
>The loudspeakers are relieved in the deep bass range...!
10
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Connecting the System
Configuration example for stereo and surround mode
PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII
This is a widely used configuration for stereo mode, although it is less suitable for surround mode since there is a risk of overloading
with small satellite loudspeakers. With this configuration, the connection is made to the amplifier. Refer to the appropriate manual for
information about operation and connecting options for your AV receiver/power amplifier.
Subwoofer and loudspeaker terminals on the amplifier
Center
Speaker
Connection:
Rear
Speaker R
Rear
Speaker L
>Connect the P SUB 1 MKII cable to the subwoofer terminal marked
SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS
>Connect the P SUB 1 MKII subwoofer cable to the amplifier terminal
marked SPEAKER (or similar)
Front
Speaker R
Front
Speaker L
Front
R
Rear
R
Center
Rear
L
Front
L
>Likewise connect up the loudspeakers (parallel) to the amplifier
terminal marked SPEAKER (or similar)
Amplifier
>For this use two similar connection cables (not supplied)
>If necessary, connect the front, rear and center loudspeakers using the
loudspeaker terminals provided on your AV receiver
LFE / IN
INPUT
R
L
OUTPUT
L+
R+
R-
L-
Benefit:
SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS
Frequently used configuration in stereo mode
>Flexible positioning of components...!
11
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Connecting the System
Configuration example for stereo mode
PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII
Commonly used configuration in stereo mode with the loudspeakers (parallel) connected to the subwoofer. Refer to the appropriate
manual for information about operation and connection options for your stereo amplifier.
Loudspeaker terminals on the subwoofer
Connection:
>Connect the P SUB 1 MKII subwoofer cable to your stereo amplifier
Speaker L
Speaker R
at the terminal marked SPEAKER (or similar)
>Connect the P SUB 1 MKII cable to the subwoofer terminal marked
SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS
LFE / IN
INPUT
>Likewise connect (parallel) the loudspeakers to the subwoofer
terminal marked SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS
R
L
OUTPUT
L+
R+
>For this use suitable loudspeaker cables, if necessary with banana
plugs (not supplied)
L-
R-
SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS
Front
R
Rear
R
Center
Rear
L
Front
L
POWER
ON
L
230V
R
OFF
T3. 15AL250V FOR 230V INPUT
T5AL250V FOR 15V INPUT
15/230V 50/60HZ 500W
1
1
-
Benefit:
Frequently used configuration in stereo mode
>Very simple and efficient cabling...!
12
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Settings of the Sound Characteristics
Setting options for individual requirements...
PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII
Thanks to the use of the most advanced active electronics, your new PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII is a cutting edge product in the field of
subwoofers. Thanks to the variable „HP Filter Q“ it features the ability to simulate an unlimited range of sound characteristics. This
enables you to adjust operation within the deep bass range to your individual audio requirements, as well as to those of the listening
environment.
VOLUME
VOLUME
>Use this knob to adjust the subwoofer volume
Setting tip: Turn the subwoofer to maximum volume and then turn it
MIN.
MAX.
down until it sounds too quiet for you
PHASE-SWITCH
0
180
PHASE-SWITCH
>Use this switch to set the subwoofer to In Phase or Out of Phase.
Depending on the type of loudspeaker, there will be a phase cancelling
(little bass) or a phase correction (normal bass)
>>Factory setting 0
PHASE-SHIFT
>Use this knob to adjust the phase to your system
PHASE-SHIFT
>>Factory setting 0
SUBSONIC
ON
OFF
SUBSONIC
>Use this selector switch to activate the SUBSONIC filter. This is used to
filter out frequencies below 15 Hz and thus relieve the subwoofer of
inaudible frequencies
>>Factory setting OFF
FILTER-Q
FILTER-Q
>Use this knob to set the filter quality in the range between 0.5 to 0.8 -
Turning the knob clockwise will cause a dry, clean and very precise
bass, turning the knob anti-clockwise will produce a warm and more
mellow bass
60Hz
CROSSOVER-FREQUENCY
>This knob is used for adjusting the crossover frequency between
CROSSOVER
FREQUENCY
subwoofer and full-range speaker
40Hz
140Hz
>>Factory setting 80 – 100 Hz
13
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Daily Use
Care and maintenance
PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII
From development to production, right down to quality testing, PIEGA only uses materials and components of the highest quality. Your
new P SUB 1 MKII has a polished aluminum surface. As this material is very sensitive, it should be treated with due care.
Procedure:
>Clean the surface of the P SUB 1 MKII with a soft, fluff-free cloth
>If necessary, the P SUB 1 MKII can be cleaned with a vacuum
cleaner set to the lowest power setting
>Never use alcohol or other cleaning agents to clean
your P SUB 1 MKII
>If necessary, use a damp cloth with a solution
of lukewarm water and a few drops of washing up liquid
Warning:
On no account open the cabinet of the P SUB 1 MKII
>Electronic components carry a dangerous high voltage...!
14
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Warranty Conditions
Service- and warranty conditions
PIEGA P SUB 1 MKII
The warranty is limited to six years on our loudspeakers and three years on our electronics in accordance with the conditions stated
below. Read through the service and warranty conditions carefully, especially the warnings concerning the purchase of PIEGA
loudspeakers from unauthorized dealers.
Warranty conditions
1.
Every Piega device leaves the factory in perfect condition. If any manufacturing and/or material defects are
found during normal use of the device, we warrant to repair the device with free parts and labor during the
first six years from the date of purchase.
2.
3.
The warranty only applies to the original purchaser of the device, who should be registered at an authorized dealer.
The registration card for the device must be sent to Piega within six weeks of purchase or registered via the
4.
5.
The product must have been purchased at an authorized Piega dealer.
The warranty will not be applicable if any repair is carried out by a person or a workshop that is not authorized
to do this by Piega.
6.
7.
If it is necessary for a device or part of it to be sent to Piega or an approved Piega workshop, the sender is
responsible for paying all transport costs in advance. The original packaging must be used for sending the
complete device.
The warranty will not be applicable if the serial number of the device has been modified, removed or made
illegible. It will also not apply if the device is not connected properly or not treated with due care. The warranty
will also not be applicable if the device was modified or repaired in any way that in our view has altered the
correct functioning of the device.
8.
Piega shall not be liable for the consequences of any damage.
PIEGA Loudspeaker products from unauthorized dealers
The official PIEGA warranty becomes invalid if a PIEGA loudspeaker product was purchased from an unauthorized dealer
and is therefore a gray market product, or if the original serial number has been intentionally removed, replaced or
made illegible. Should you have any doubt that the dealer you have selected is an officially authorized PIEGA dealer, we
recommend that you contact us or the PIEGA sales organization in your country without fail. Please note the PIEGA sales
15
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
PIEGA SA
Bahnhofstrasse 29
CH-8810 Horgen, Switzerland
Tel.: +41 1 725 90 42
Fax: +41 1 725 91 92
Subject to modification, in particular technical modifications
All specifications without guarantee
CONFORMS TO
UL STD. 6500
CERTIFIED TO
CAN/CSA STD. E60065
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
|