Page 3 - owner’s manual
Congratulations on bringing home one of the fi nest subwoofers ever made! The SVS PB-3000 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 PB-3000 Subwoofer was masterfully engi...
Page 4 - SUBWOOFER; Ampli; fl; DRIVER FEATURES
PB-3000 SUBWOOFER Weight: 82.2 lbs (37.3 kg) Dimensions (w/ grille): 21.9” (557mm) H X 18.3” (465mm) W X 26” (660mm) D Dimensions (without grille): 21.9” (557mm) H X 18.3” (465mm) W X 23.5” (596mm) D Ampli fi er Power: 800 watts continuous power / 2,500+ watts peak dynamic power Driver Design: • Pro...
Page 5 - SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES
PB-3000 SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES Massively powerful Sledge 800-watt continuous Class D design with 2,500+ watts of Peak Power Unmatched intelligence from user adjustable low pass, phase, polarity and room gain compen- sation with three parametric EQs and port tuning for abso...
Page 6 - SVS APP FEATURES
PB-3000 SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES 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 7 - Speci
PB-3000 SUBWOOFER Speci fi cations & Features............................................................................................................ 2 Connecting Your Subwoofer........................................................................................................ 6 Back Pan...
Page 8 - Be; to; BACK PANEL FEATURES
SUBWOOFER The SVS PB-3000 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...
Page 9 - CONNECTING & CONTROLLING YOUR SUBWOOFER
owner’s manual | page 7 PB-3000 SUBWOOFER CONNECTING & CONTROLLING YOUR SUBWOOFER AC Power Cord Receptacle On/O ff Switch - Turns Subwoofer On/O ff 3V-12V Trigger Input - This feature will automatically turn the subwoofer on/o ff when a signal is sent to the trigger input from another component in ...
Page 10 - AC Power Connection
page 8 | owner’s manual AC Power Connection Connect the subwoofer power cord to the subwoofer ampli fi er and directly into an AC outlet. Convenience outlets located on the rear panel of some AV receivers or pre/pros are NOT recom- mended for your PB-3000 as these outlets are not meant for high powe...
Page 11 - Enable and adjust the on-board low pass; Line Level Connection – Stereo Receiver or Preampli
owner’s manual | page 9 PB-3000 SUBWOOFER CONNECTING & CONTROLLING YOUR SUBWOOFER Enable and adjust the on-board low pass fi lter of the PB-3000 for a smooth blend with the main speakers. NOTE: For additional guidance on speaker/subwoofer crossover settings, please consult our SVS Sound Experts ...
Page 12 - Running two or more subwoofers has many acoustic bene
page 10 | owner’s manual PB-3000 SUBWOOFER 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 outpu...
Page 13 - POWER AMPLIFIER; Going Wireless; your PB-3000 conveniently includes a USB input on the ampli
owner’s manual | page 11 PB-3000 SUBWOOFER CONNECTING & CONTROLLING YOUR SUBWOOFER Connecting Multiple Subwoofers or “Going Dual” (cont’d) I n 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...
Page 14 - erent location to; Control Settings for Stereo Receiver or Pre-Ampli; NOTE: Volume and low pass
page 12 | owner’s manual PB-3000 SUBWOOFER CONNECTING & CONTROLLING YOUR SUBWOOFER Control Settings for AV Receiver & Processor If using your PB-3000 subwoofer with an AV Receiver or preamp with bass management, it is recommended to leave all control settings in the default position, aside f...
Page 15 - SUBWOOFER ROOM PLACEMENT; Corner Placement
owner’s manual | page 13 PB-3000 SUBWOOFER 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...
Page 16 - Side wall placement is less frequently used but can be an e
page 14 | owner’s manual PB-3000 SUBWOOFER 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 ch...
Page 18 - SUBWOOFER CONTROL OPTIONS; SVS Subwoofer App; PARAMETRIC EQ
page 16 | owner’s manual PB-3000 SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER CONTROL OPTIONS Your SVS PB-3000 Subwoofer can be controlled from the new SVS Mobile App or via the rear panel for unprecedented fl exibility when optimizing performance for room layout, speakers, system set-up and more. SVS Subwoofer App Our grou...
Page 19 - ADVANCED SUBWOOFER CONTROLS; Phase Adjustment
owner’s manual | page 17 PB-3000 SUBWOOFER ADVANCED SUBWOOFER CONTROLS Volume Adjust to make your system’s low end more powerful and extended while remaining accurate. The subwoofer should sound like it’s naturally adding bass for all the speakers without overly drawing attention to itself. Di ff ere...
Page 20 - Two tunings are available:; Standard Tune; Subwoofer Name; Customize the name of your subwoofer for easy preset switching.; Subwoofer Standby; Resets PB-3000 Subwoofer back to original Factory Settings.; About this App; to turn performance monitoring on/o
page 18 | owner’s manual PB-3000 SUBWOOFER Port Tuning (SVS App Only) Port blocking allows custom tuning of your PB-3000 Subwoofer based on listening preference by exchanging max output for low frequency depth and quickness. Be sure to use the included foam port plugs and match port blocking with th...
Page 21 - ADVANCED CONTROLS FEATURE TABLE
owner’s manual | page 19 PB-3000 SUBWOOFER ADVANCED CONTROLS FEATURE TABLE FEATURE OPTIONS & RANGES FEATURE RANGE / OPTION Volume Low Pass Filter Phase Polarity Parametric EQ Room Gain Comp Port Tuning -60dB – 0dB (1dB/step) LP Frequency: 30Hz – 200Hz (1Hz/step) LP Slope: 6dB, 12dB, 18dB, 24dB 0...
Page 22 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; The lightning
PB-3000 SUBWOOFER 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...
Page 23 - FCC Statement; WARNING: Any changes or modi; IC Statement
PB-3000 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 24 - CLEANING & CABINET CARE INTRUCTIONS
PB-3000 SUBWOOFER CLEANING & CABINET CARE INTRUCTIONS WARRANTY & SUPPORT Your SVS Subwoofer may be gently cleaned as follows: 5-YEAR UNCONDITIONAL WARRANTY SVS o ff ers the industry's most comprehensive warranty on all our products. SVS warrants this subwoofer and all of its products to be fr...
Page 25 - NOTES
PB-3000 SUBWOOFER NOTES ............................................................................................................................................................. .........................................................................................................................
