Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; FIGURE 1; WIRING DIAGRAMS
page 2 powered subwoofers TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...............................................................................................................3 2. I N T R O D U C T I O N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 3 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; CAUTION
page 3 powered subwoofers 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS - All safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is operated. 2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. HEED WARNINGS - All warnings on thi...
Page 4 - WHERE TO LOCATE YOUR SUBWOOFER; If possible, avoid corners near doorways or openings.
page 4 powered subwoofers 2. INTRODUCTION Congratulations! You have just made perhaps the most exciting and dramatic addition that you could make to your audio or multichannel audio/video system. The new dimension of deep and powerful bass provided byyour M&K K-series powered subwoofer will thri...
Page 5 - Do not use the Subwoofer outdoors or in a humid environment.; other uses interconnect cable with RCA-type jacks.
page 5 powered subwoofers A simple rule to remember is that you get more bass when you move the Subwoofer towards any wall or corner. Moving it away from a wall or corner gives you less bass. Remember that the floor also loads theSubwoofer, and that maximum bass is found with the woofer on the floor...
Page 6 - WIRING WITH THE RCA JACK INPUTS; signal to feed both subwoofers.; FIGURE 1 - CONNECTING TO A SURROUND PROCESSOR; SURROUND PROCESSOR OR RECEIVER
page 6 powered subwoofers WIRING WITH THE RCA JACK INPUTS The "INPUT" RCA jacks on the back panel of your Subwoofer allow you to directly connect the Subwoofer to preamp-level components such as surround sound processors, preamplifiers, integrated amps and receiverswith preamp outputs, Elect...
Page 7 - FIGURE 2 - CONNECTING TO A STEREO AMP OR PREAMP; USING SPEAKER WIRE CONNECTIONS; Make matching connections for the Right channel. See Figure 3.; MAIN SPEAKERS
page 7 powered subwoofers FIGURE 2 - CONNECTING TO A STEREO AMP OR PREAMP USING SPEAKER WIRE CONNECTIONS Some M&K subwoofer owners hook up their Subwoofer by connecting it to their receiver or amplifier using speaker wires. To do so, you make the same kind of connections that you would use for y...
Page 8 - FIGURE 3 - TO AN AMP OR RECEIVER USING SPEAKER WIRES; IMPORTANT NOTE FOR DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND SYSTEMS:
page 8 powered subwoofers If your receiver or amp has two sets of speaker outputs, you may connect the Satellite speakers to one set of outputs and the Subwoofer to the other set. FIGURE 3 - TO AN AMP OR RECEIVER USING SPEAKER WIRES IMPORTANT NOTE FOR DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND SYSTEMS: (NOT DOLBY DIG...
Page 9 - PLUGGING IN THE SUBWOOFER; minimum power rating of 200 watts.
page 9 powered subwoofers 2. For convenience, you can also connect the Satellite speakers to the Subwoofer. Both sets ofwires will be connected to the same terminals on the Subwoofer. Connect both the Amplifier'sLeft channel Positive (+) terminal and the Left Satellite's Positive (+) terminal to the...
Page 10 - The goal is to get a balanced; USING MULTIPLE SUBWOOFERS
page 10 powered subwoofers If you want to experiment further, you can move the Satellite speakers either towards or away from your listening position, making changes in small increments. This will focus the system's sound to its optimum. Whenyou hear the best balance between stereo image localizatio...
Page 11 - HOME THEATRE USAGE; CONNECTING THE SUBWOOFER TO A SURROUND; TROUBLESHOOTING; If your Subwoofer has no output:; Make sure that the Subwoofer is plugged into an AC outlet.
page 11 powered subwoofers If you already own a K-10 and would like to upgrade your subwoofer performance, you don't need to trade your subwoofer in for a new model. The K-11 upgrade path will give you the full benefit of a push-pull dual-driversubwoofer, with its even-order harmonic distortion canc...
Page 12 - If you hear a persistent hum or buzz through the Subwoofer:; IF YOU NEED TO REPLACE THE EXTERNAL FUSE:
page 12 powered subwoofers e. Make sure that the input cables are OK. Double check your connections. If necessary, replaceany defective cables or speaker wires. 2. If, after operating the woofer at high volume levels for a long time, the woofer cuts out or becomesintermittent: Your Subwoofer has a p...
Page 13 - IF YOU NEED SERVICE; A useful tool for system setup is the DVD called
page 13 powered subwoofers Remove the fuse cap. If the fuse cap has an arrow printed on it, push the cap in and turn it counterclockwise.If the fuse cap has a slot in it, use a flat head screwdriver to turn it counterclockwise. Look carefully at the fuse.If the wire filament inside the glass is brok...
Page 14 - Here are the instructions for speaker setup.
page 14 powered subwoofers Here are the instructions for speaker setup. 1. Locate the front speakers. The left, right, and center speakers should be equidistant from the main listening position. Try to set up the speakers so that they are reasonably symmetrical to room surfaces. A tapemeasure may be...
Page 15 - surround channels in a Pro-Logic only system do not have
page 15 powered subwoofers D. THX Dolby Digital units have an adjustable limiter for the subwoofer feed, called “Bass PeakLevel Management”. Turn it off, or set it for the highest possible level. M&K subwoofers do notneed this limiter. 7. If you have a Pro-Logic only processor/receiver, follow t...
Page 16 - SPECIFICATIONS; Sealed Box
page 16 powered subwoofers 14. SPECIFICATIONS K-9 ENCLOSURE TYPE: Sealed Box WOOFER: Single 8" Driver POWER RATING: 75 watts RMS (150watts MAX) FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 35Hz - 200Hz ± 3dB WEIGHT: 21 lbs. K-10 ENCLOSURE TYPE: Sealed Box WOOFER: Single 8" Long-Throw (MX-700) Driver POWER RATING: 75...