Page 3 - owner’s manual
Congratulations on bringing home one of the fi nest subwoofers ever made! The SVS PC-4000 Subwoofer embodies all the technology and engineering advancements made since we developed our fi rst subwoofer nearly two decades ago. You can feel proud knowing your SVS PC-4000 Subwoofer was masterfully engi...
Page 4 - SUBWOOFER; SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES; SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS; fl; DRIVER FEATURES
PC-4000 SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES page 2 | owner’s manual SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS DRIVER FEATURES Proprietary 13.5” high-performance SVS PC-4000 Subwoofer Driver - optimized for ported cabinet design. 8-layer aluminum fl at wire edge wound 3” voice coil for ultra-low distort...
Page 5 - AMPLIFIER FEATURES
SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES owner’s manual | page 3 PC-4000 SUBWOOFER Massively powerful Sledge 1,200-watt continuous Class D design with 4,200 watts of Peak Power. Unmatched intelligence from user adjustable low pass, phase, polarity and room gain compen- sation with three parametric EQ...
Page 6 - SVS APP FEATURES
SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES PC-4000 SUBWOOFER The most powerful and fl exible Bluetooth controlled subwoofer DSP app, works with both iOS and Android operating systems. Easiest and most convenient way to adjust crossover frequencies, parametric EQ, polarity, room gain and all other bass ...
Page 8 - Be; to; BACK PANEL FEATURES; AC POWER CORD RECEPTACLE; CONNECTING & CONTROLLING YOUR SUBWOOFER
The SVS PC-4000 is designed for easy set-up and integration in both multi-channel home theater and two-channel (stereo) systems. It is best to familiarize yourself with the subwoofer connec- tions and the rear panel of your AV receiver or preampli fi er before setting your subwoofer up. Be sure your...
Page 10 - Enable and adjust the on-board low pass; V-12V Trigger Input; This feature will automatically turn the subwoofer on/o; MONO CABLE; Line Level Connection – Stereo Receiver or Preampli
CONNECTING & CONTROLLING YOUR SUBWOOFER Enable and adjust the on-board low pass fi lter of the PC-4000 for a smooth blend with the main speakers. NOTE: For additional guidance on speaker/subwoofer crossover settings, please consult our Sound Experts or our Merlin subwoofer matching tool at www.s...
Page 11 - Running two or more subwoofers has many acoustic bene
CONNECTING & CONTROLLING YOUR SUBWOOFER Connecting Multiple Subwoofers or “Going Dual” Running two or more subwoofers has many acoustic bene fi ts such as: improved frequency response throughout the listening area, fewer peaks and nulls, increased output and decreased bass localization. The RCA ...
Page 12 - POWER AMPLIFIER
CONNECTING & CONTROLLING YOUR SUBWOOFER Connecting Multiple Subwoofers or “Going Dual” (cont’d) In a 2-channel system you can set up Stereo Subwoofers, where one is used for the Left Channel and one for the Right Channel. Typically, the subwoofers will be symmetrically placed according to your s...
Page 13 - erent location to; Control Settings for Stereo Receiver or Pre-Ampli; NOTE: Volume and low pass
CONNECTING & CONTROLLING YOUR SUBWOOFER Control Settings for AV Receiver & Processor If using your PC-4000 subwoofer with an AV Receiver or preamp with bass management, it is recommended to leave all control settings in the default position, aside from the volume, which allows you to adjust ...
Page 14 - SUBWOOFER ROOM PLACEMENT; Corner Placement
SUBWOOFER ROOM PLACEMENT Placement of subwoofers is a process driven by competing variables that di ff er in every home. Décor, fl oor space, furniture, speaker placement, seating location, and of course, sound quality all factor into the decision of where a subwoofer should be placed. If you have fl...
Page 15 - Side wall placement is less frequently used but can be an e
SUBWOOFER ROOM PLACEMENT Front Placement Front of the room placement in between or just to the side of the front channel speakers is another common choice. Front of the room placement usually results in the best blending with the main speakers and center channel and minimizes localization e ff ects. ...
Page 17 - SUBWOOFER CONTROL OPTIONS; SVS Bluetooth App; ENTER
SUBWOOFER CONTROL OPTIONS Your SVS PC-4000 Subwoofer can be controlled from the new SVS Mobile App, an included IR Remote Control or via the front panel for unprecedented fl exibility when optimizing performance for room layout, speakers, system set-up and more. SVS Bluetooth App Our groundbreaking ...
Page 18 - ADVANCED SUBWOOFER CONTROLS
ADVANCED SUBWOOFER CONTROLS Volume Setting the level too high will cause the bass to seem bloated and is the single most common cause of bad sounding subwoofers. A rule of thumb is that the subwoofer should not draw attention to itself, but should simply make the systems low end seem more extended a...
Page 19 - Standard Tune
CONNECTING & CONTROLLING YOUR SUBWOOFER Presets Allows up to three pre-saved settings for movie, music and custom. This enables easy switching to optimize your PC-4000s output and settings based on your speci fi c listening preferences with di ff erent kinds of content. If using the SVS App, thes...
Page 21 - IR REMOTE AND FRONT CONTROL FLOW CHART; LP ON
IR REMOTE AND FRONT CONTROL FLOW CHART VOLUME V -20dB LP OFF LP ON 0° POSITIVE NEGATIVE PEQ1 PEQ X OFF PEQ X ON FREQ BOOST Q FACTOR PNF 50Hz PNB 0.0dB PNQ 1.0 PEQ2 RGC OFF RGC FREQ RGC SLOP RGC 25Hz SL 12dB RGC ON MOVIE MUSIC CUSTOM DEFAULT DISPLAY TIMEOUT STANDBY RESET VOLUME LOGO OFF AUTO ON TRIGG...
Page 22 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc- tions. Do not install near ...
Page 24 - FCC Statement; WARNING: Any changes or modi; IC Statement
PC-4000 SUBWOOFER FCC & IC COMPLIANCE FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi- tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference th...
Page 26 - NOTES
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