Page 3 - owner’s manual
Congratulations on bringing home one of the fi nest subwoofers ever made! The SVS SB-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 SB-4000 Subwoofer was masterfully engi...
Page 4 - SUBWOOFER; Ampli; fl; DRIVER FEATURES
SB-4000 SUBWOOFER Weight: 102.3 lbs (46.4 kg) Dimensions (w/ grill): 18.3” (465mm) H X 17.8” (453mm) W X 20.9” (530mm) D Ampli fi er Power: 1,200 watts continuous power / 4,200 watts peak dynamic power Driver Design: • Proprietary 13.5” Driver with fi nely tuned Overhung Motor Con fi guration • 43lb...
Page 5 - SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES
SB-4000 SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES 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 EQs for absolute best alig...
Page 6 - SVS APP FEATURES
SB-4000 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
SB-4000 SUBWOOFER Speci fi cations & Features............................................................................................................ 2 Connecting Your Subwoofer........................................................................................................ 6 AC Power...
Page 8 - Be; to; BACK PANEL FEATURES; AC POWER CORD RECEPTACLE; CONNECTING & CONTROLLING YOUR SUBWOOFER
SB-4000 SUBWOOFER The SVS SB-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 subwoofe...
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
SB-4000 SUBWOOFER CONNECTING & CONTROLLING YOUR SUBWOOFER Enable and adjust the on-board low pass fi lter of the SB-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 matc...
Page 11 - Running two or more subwoofers has many acoustic bene
SB-4000 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 output and decreased bass loca...
Page 12 - POWER AMPLIFIER
SB-4000 SUBWOOFER 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 a...
Page 13 - erent location to; Control Settings for Stereo Receiver or Pre-Ampli; NOTE: Volume and low pass
SB-4000 SUBWOOFER CONNECTING & CONTROLLING YOUR SUBWOOFER Control Settings for AV Receiver & Processor If using your SB-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 all...
Page 14 - SUBWOOFER ROOM PLACEMENT; Corner Placement
SB-4000 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 subwoofer should be plac...
Page 15 - Side wall placement is less frequently used but can be an e
SB-4000 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 channel and minimizes local...
Page 17 - SUBWOOFER CONTROL OPTIONS; SVS Bluetooth App; ENTER
SB-4000 SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER CONTROL OPTIONS Your SVS SB-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 O...
Page 18 - ADVANCED SUBWOOFER CONTROLS
SB-4000 SUBWOOFER 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 se...
Page 20 - ADVANCED CONTROLS FEATURE TABLE
SB-4000 SUBWOOFER ADVANCED CONTROLS FEATURE TABLE FEATURE OPTIONS & RANGES FEATURE RANGE / OPTION Volume Low Pass Filter Phase Polarity Parametric EQ Room Gain Comp -60dB – 0dB (1dB/step) LP Frequency: 30Hz – 200Hz (1Hz/step) LP Slope: 6dB, 12dB, 18dB, 24dB 0° – 180° (1degree/step) Positive (+) ...
Page 21 - IR REMOTE AND FRONT CONTROL FLOW CHART; LP ON
SB-4000 SUBWOOFER 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...
Page 22 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SB-4000 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 24 - FCC Statement; WARNING: Any changes or modi; IC Statement
SB-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 25 - CLEANING & CABINET CARE INTRUCTIONS
SB-4000 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 26 - NOTES
SB-4000 SUBWOOFER NOTES ............................................................................................................................................................. .........................................................................................................................
