Page 2 - ii; Cascade Model Twelve; CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK; MPORTANT
ii Cascade Model Twelve Read First! 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer...
Page 3 - iii; ASCADE
iii Cascade Model Twelve Table of Contents ii Important Safety Precautions 1 Unpacking the Subwoofer 1 Placement 2 Controls and Connections 3 Connections 4 Operation 5 Room Adaptive Bass Optimization System ™ (R.A.B.O.S. ™ ) 6 Contents of the R.A.B.O.S. Test CD 6 The R.A.B.O.S. Sound-Level Meter (RS...
Page 4 - LACEMENT
Cascade Model Twelve 1 Infinity Cascade ™ Model Twelve The Infinity Cascade Model Twelve continues Infinity’s long-standing commitment to accurate sound reproduction. Ourproprietary Metal Matrix Diaphragm ™ (MMD ® ) drivers, high- powered amplifier and proprietary Room Adaptive BassOptimization Syst...
Page 5 - Model Twelve; ONTROLS AND; Bass Optimization Controls
Line In Line Out 150 Max Level Crossover [Hz] 50 Min LFE Input Phase Normal Off On LFE Green: OnRed: Standby Model Twelve Power 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 B A 9 2 Cascade Model Twelve Rear Panel C ONTROLS AND C ONNECTIONS ¡ Power Switch ™ Line-Level Outputs £ Line-Level Inputs ¢ Power Indicator ∞ Crossover A...
Page 6 - ONNECTIONS; If you have a Dolby* Digital or DTS; OR
3 Cascade Model Twelve C ONNECTIONS If you have a Dolby* Digital or DTS ® receiver/processor with a low-frequency-effects (LFE) output: • Set Normal/LFE Switch to LFE. NOTE: In this case, you do not need to use a Y connector. Simplyconnect the LFE output on your receiver/processor to either the left...
Page 7 - Power On; PERATION; Crossover Adjustments
4 Cascade Model Twelve Power On Plug your subwoofer’s AC cord into a wall outlet. Do not use theoutlets on the back of the receiver.Initially set the Subwoofer Level (Volume) Control § to the “min” position. Turn on your sub by pressing the Power Switch ¡ on the rear panel. Auto On/Standby With the ...
Page 8 - and; OOM
5 Cascade Model Twelve Infinity’s R.A.B.O.S. is a simple-to-use, yet sophisticated,low-frequency calibration system. It is designed to work inconjunction with the Cascade Model Twelve self-amplifiedsubwoofer. The subwoofer contains a parametric equalizer thatyou will adjust as indicated by the R.A.B...
Page 11 - Pause II
8 Cascade Model Twelve Each of the following tracks produces a low-frequency test tone.The range of these tests is from 100Hz down to 20Hz. Thefrequency of each test is announced before it begins. The firsttest is the highest frequency (100Hz); therefore, you will bemarking the template from right t...
Page 12 - Frequency; STOP
9 Cascade Model Twelve At this point, you may simply enter the data you justmeasured into the R.A.B.O.S. calculator, found on theInfinity Web site at www.infinitysystems.com. After entering the data, this R.A.B.O.S. wizard will return the correctsettings for all three R.A.B.O.S. controls: ‚ , ⁄ and ...
Page 13 - Read the following instructions carefully. The example
10 Cascade Model Twelve Using the Width Selector Read the following instructions carefully. The example presented may not look like the graph you just created.Focus on the concepts and techniques presented. Specific cases will be discussed later. You will use the Measurement Template just completed ...
Page 14 - It is not realistic to expect a perfect fit. Acoustic; In our example, you would enter 9 in the attenuation field.; What You Measure, What to Do; Remember, when looking for a match, look at the
11 Cascade Model Twelve The pointer on the slider will indicate the correct width setting.Enter this number in the Width field of the MeasurementTemplate. In our example, the width is 12.5%. It is not realistic to expect a perfect fit. Acoustic measurements encompass the behavior of not only the spe...
Page 15 - Peak Adjacent to a Dip:
12 Cascade Model Twelve Example 2. Two Response Peaks: Characterized by two response peaks, approximately equal inamplitude and width. This requires that you make a choicebetween the two peaks. In situations like this, the higherfrequency peak will always be more audible and objectionable.Response p...
Page 16 - Play
13 Cascade Model Twelve 1. Select a new test position: Cue the test track corresponding tothe center frequency of the dip. In the first example in Figure 18,you would play Track 13 (56Hz). Press Play › . You will see a reading very close to what you had before. Now, slowly move theRSLM around the ar...
Page 18 - If you are going to retest the system after EQ adjustments,; Final System Balance
15 Cascade Model Twelve If using more than one subwoofer, always adjust both subwooferstogether. Adjust the controls as indicated by the MeasurementTemplate. Each value shown in the table is represented by detentsin the R.A.B.O.S. controls. Simply count the number of detentsnecessary, indicated by t...
Page 19 - AINTENANCE AND; Please attach your sales receipt to this manual
16 Cascade Model Twelve M AINTENANCE AND S ERVICE The enclosure and grille may be cleaned using a soft cloth toremove fingerprints or to wipe off dust. All wiring connections should be inspected and cleaned orremade periodically. The frequency of maintenance depends onthe metals involved in the conn...
Page 22 - Frequency Response; PECIFICATIONS
19 Cascade Model Twelve Cascade Model Twelve Frequency Response 32Hz – 150Hz (–3dB) 28Hz – 150Hz (–6dB) Maximum Amplifier Output 300 watts RMS (20Hz – 150Hz, with no more than 0.1% THD) Crossover Frequencies 50Hz – 150Hz,continuously variable or LFE Driver 10" (250mm) MMD ® Dual 10" (250mm) ...
Page 23 - OTES