JL Audio IWS-SYS-2 - Manual

Table of Contents:

• Page 2 – IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; ) Heed Warnings — All warnings on the subwoofer and in the operating; DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.; CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK; CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE; AMP PANEL OR SPEAKER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
• Page 3 – IWS; 2) Cleaning — The subwoofer and amplifier should be cleaned only as; WARNING
• Page 4 – FCC COMPlIANCE STATEMENT; TABlE OF CONTENTS; As a company, we are intensely committed to core research into; Jl AUDIO TECHNOlOGIES INClUDED; IN Fathom IWS SUBWOOFERS; DMA-Optimized Motor System
• Page 5 – PRODUCT OVERVIEW; theater or home audio system.; If you require assistance, we urge you to contact your authorized; IMPORTANT
• Page 6 – PlACING YOUR FATHOM IWS CABINETS IN YOUR lISTENING ROOM:; If you are planning to install your Fathom
• Page 7 – M O R E I N T E N S E; SMOO; BEST SEATING POSITIONS; COMPROMISED SEATING POSITIONS
• Page 8 – SPECIAl AMPlIFIER CONSIDERATIONS FOR RACK MOUNTING; connector clearance.; Rack Ears
• Page 9 – Using Two Fathom IWS Enclosures
• Page 10 – Recommended Subwoofer Placement Options for Three Fathom IWSs
• Page 11 – Rear Controls and Connectors
• Page 12 – FRONT PANEl CONTROlS IN DETAIl; Power Switch; unplug the Fathom IWS’s AC power cord while the unit is turned on.; The power switch has three positions:; on unless they have been turned off via the “Lights” switch.; “Off ”: The Fathom IWS’s power amplifier is powered down. In this state, a; panel lights are off .; Calibration Mic. Input; microphone is connected or if no microphone is connected.
• Page 13 – Demo Button
• Page 14 – Master level Knob
• Page 15 – Hz is boosted by 3 dB.; Polarity; control and cannot be replaced by it.; Phase; Phase control beyond 0 degrees.
• Page 16 – CONNECTING YOUR Fathom IWS; Balanced Inputs; connector for compatibility with a wide range of equipment.; impedance is 10 kohms.; recommendations for balanced signal cables as follows:; XLR Connection; IMPORTANT: IF YOUR RECEIVER OR PREAMPLIFIER/PROCESSOR DOES NOT; HAVE XLR OR 1/4-INCH TRS BALANCED OUTPUTS, PLEASE REFER TO THE
• Page 17 – Unbalanced Inputs; For systems with a mono subwoofer or “LFE” channel connection, only; loop induced noise. Unbalanced input impedance is 10 kohms.; IMPORTANT: IF NOISE EXISTS AFTER CONNECTION, Fathom IWS AMPS; ALLOW FOR GROUNDING OR ISOLATION OF THE UNBALANCED INPUTS.
• Page 18 – “Grounded / Isolated” Switch; IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE; THAT CHANGING ANY COMPONENT IN THE OPTIMIZED SYSTEM (RECEIVER,
• Page 19 – “Output to Slave” Connector; IMPORTANT: PLEASE REFER TO THE “SYSTEM CONNECTION DIAGRAMS”; ON PAGES 26-29 FOR MORE INFORMATION ON USING THE INPUT / OUTPUT
• Page 20 – SYSTEM CONNECTION DIAGRAM 1:; WARNING! TURN OFF THE Fathom IWS AND ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT IN; THE SYSTEM BEFORE MAKING OR CHANGING ANY CONNECTIONS!
• Page 21 – SYSTEM CONNECTION DIAGRAM 2:; Connections between the “Master”; WARNING! TURN OFF THE Fathom IWS(S) AND ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT IN
• Page 22 – SYSTEM CONNECTION DIAGRAM 3:
• Page 23 – SYSTEM CONNECTION DIAGRAM 4:
• Page 24 – RECOMMENDED SETUP PROCEDURES; On your Home Theater Receiver or Preamp/Processor:; Before beginning setup of your Fathom IWS subwoofer system we; Speaker Distance; use that number to set the subwoofer distance.; Subwoofer Level; Set all tone controls to “0” and defeat all equalizer features.; On your Active Crossover or Bass Management Processor:; Set the subwoofer output level to “0” or its middle position.
• Page 25 – On the Fathom IWS’s Front Panel:
• Page 26 – Subwoofer System Setup:; 4-25, you are ready to begin setting up your Fathom IWS for optimum; long enough to perform the Calibration.; once calibration is complete.
• Page 27 – the approximate height of your ears.; stay on, indicating a successful calibration.
• Page 28 – ) Polarity and Phase Adjustment; can easily hear the changes from the primary listening seat.; IMPORTANT! IF YOU MOVE YOUR PRIMARY LISTENING SEAT IN THE; CALIBRATION IS UNIQUE TO THAT PARTICULAR SUBWOOFER POSITION; IMPORTANT! WRITE DOWN ALL SETTINGS PERFORMED IN STEPS 2-4 FOR
• Page 29 – FREQUENTlY ASKED QUESTIONS; Is the Fathom IWS magnetically shielded?; When in “Auto” mode, the Fathom IWS amplifier is only powered up when
• Page 30 – TROUBlESHOOTING; No sound from subwoofer.
• Page 31 – lIMITED WARRANTY / SERVICE INFORMATION; covered under warranty.; If you need service on your JL AUDIO product:; JL Audio customer service:; International Warranties:; country’s distributor and not by JL Audio, Inc.
• Page 32 – FEATURES; with included laboratory-grade