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Emotiva airmotiv SE8 User Manual

Emotiva airmotiv SE8 User Manual

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  • Page 3: Important Safety Precautions And Explanation Of Symbols

    Please read this manual thoroughly before attempting to install, configure, or operate the Emotiva Airmotiv Flex Subwoofer. After successful installation and configuration of the Flex Sub, be sure to retain this manual in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 4 DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of a grounding or polarized plug by removing ground pins or using unsafe adapters. A polarized plug has two blades - one wider than the other. A grounding plug has a third ground prong in addition to the two main conductors. The wide blade or third groundling prong is provided for your safety.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Airmotiv SE8 Flex Subwoofer ..................7 Airmotiv SE12 Flex Subwoofer ...................8 Airmotiv Flex Subwoofer Controls ................9 Subwoofer Placement and Configuration ............12 System Configurations ....................13 Care and Maintenance ....................19 Emotiva Audio Corporation Five-Year Limited Warranty ....... 20 Notes ..........................23 Page 1...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    2.1 channel active bass management that’s built into the Flex Sub. And, of course, we’ve made sure that the Airmotiv SE8 and SE12 Flex Subs look good, with or without their removable sculpted grills, and sound great with both music and movies.

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    About This Manual This manual will provide you with all the information you need to achieve great performance, accurate sound, and many years of reliable service from your Airmotiv SE8 or Airmotiv SE12 Flex Subwoofer. We suggest that you read through the entire manual; we kept things as short and direct as possible.

  • Page 8: Features

    Flexible connection options enable the Flex Sub to integrate perfectly with almost any home theater or stereo music system. The Airmotiv SE8 and Airmotiv SE12 share the same features, but the Airmotiv SE12 is slightly larger, has a frequency response that extends slightly lower, and can deliver slightly more output at very low frequencies.

  • Page 9: Unpacking

    Unpacking Your Airmotiv Flex Subwoofer was carefully packed and should reach you in perfect condition. If you notice any shipping damage or other issues when you unpack it, please contact Emotiva immediately. Gently remove your Flex Sub from the packing carton and remove all wrappings and shipping material.

  • Page 10: Quick Start

    AIRMOTIV F ubwOOFeR Quick Start To get the most from your Airmotiv Flex Subwoofer, we urge you to read the entire manual. If you just can’t wait to hear how great your Flex Sub sounds, this section will cover the basics you need to get started.

  • Page 11: Airmotiv Se8 Flex Subwoofer

    Airmotiv SE8 Flex Subwoofer The Airmotiv SE8 Flex Subwoofer is the ideal way to extend the bass response of your audio system to cover the last octave of bass with authority and finesse. The Airmotiv SE8 Flex Sub can deliver...

  • Page 12: Airmotiv Se12 Flex Subwoofer

    AIRMOTIV F ubwOOFeR Airmotiv SE12 Flex Subwoofer The Airmotiv SE12 Flex Subwoofer is the ideal way to extend the bass response of your audio system to cover the last octave of bass with authority and finesse. The Airmotiv SE12 Flex Sub can deliver the solid low bass response you need to add that final touch of realism to a movie, while still offering the low distortion and precise control necessary for superb sounding music reproduction.

  • Page 13: Airmotiv Flex Subwoofer Controls

    AUTO PHASE POWER Both the Airmotiv SE8 and Airmotiv SE12 Flex Subwoofers have identical controls and input connections located on their rear panels. 1. High-Pass Crossover Frequency This switch selects the crossover frequency for the high-pass filter portion of the internal bass management on the Flex Sub.
  • Page 14 AIRMOTIV F ubwOOFeR 4. LFE Line Level Input Use the LFE Line Level Input to connect the Flex Sub to the Subwoofer Output on a preamp, home theater AVR, or pre/pro that has built-in bass management. 5. High Level Inputs Use the High Level Inputs to connect the Flex Sub directly to the Speaker Outputs on an AVR or amplifier that doesn’t have line level outputs.
  • Page 15 Note: If the fuse in your Flex Sub blows repeatedly without apparent reason, then you might have an electrical fault in your Flex Sub, and you should call Emotiva Technical Support for assistance.

  • Page 16: Subwoofer Placement And Configuration

    Flex Sub will depend on the type of system you have. The following section provides several typical examples of how the Flex Sub may be connected and configured. Please feel free to call us at Emotiva Technical Support if you have any questions about how to connect or configure your Flex Sub.

  • Page 17: System Configurations

    AIRMOTIV F ubwOOFeR System Configuration #1 System: A surround sound preamp/processor, A/V receiver, or stereo preamp, with built-in bass management and a subwoofer output. Connections: • Connect the subwoofer output of your AVR, processor, or preamp to the LFE Input on the Flex Subwoofer.
  • Page 18 AIRMOTIV F ubwOOFeR System Configuration #2 System: A surround sound preamp/processor, A/V receiver, or stereo preamp, with a subwoofer output, but with no built-in bass management. Connections: • Connect the subwoofer outputs of your AVR, processor, or preamp, to the Left Input and Right Input on the Flex Subwoofer.
  • Page 19 AIRMOTIV F ubwOOFeR System Configuration #3 System: A stereo preamp or processor that has line-level connections to a separate power amp but lacks a separate subwoofer output. Connections: • Disconnect the outputs of your preamp or processor from the inputs of your power amp and connect them to the Left Input and Right Input on the Flex Sub.
  • Page 20 AIRMOTIV F ubwOOFeR System Configuration #4 System: An AVR or integrated amplifier that has no line level outputs or internal bass management. Connections: • Connect an extra set of speaker cables from the output of your amplifier to the High Level Inputs on the Flex Sub.
  • Page 21 AIRMOTIV F ubwOOFeR System Configuration #5 System: You have a stereo receiver or integrated amplifier, which has no subwoofer output or bass management, and that you wish to use with a subwoofer and a separate power amplifier. Connections: • Connect a set of speaker cables from the Speaker Outputs on your receiver or integrated amplifier to the High Level Inputs on the Flex Sub.
  • Page 22 AIRMOTIV F ubwOOFeR WARNING: DO NOT connect an amplifier with a balanced output to the High-Level Inputs on the Flex Sub. This input uses a common ground, which is incompatible with most amplifiers that have fully balanced outputs, and may cause distortion, or damage to the amplifier, if connected to them. (Please call us if you have any doubts.) SPEAKER INPUT...

  • Page 23: Care And Maintenance

    AIRMOTIV F ubwOOFeR Care and Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Your Airmotiv Flex Subwoofer requires no periodic maintenance or calibration. Cleaning the Cabinet and Baffle • The cabinet of your Flex Sub should normally be cleaned with a rag dampened with plain water.

  • Page 24: Emotiva Audio Corporation Five-Year Limited Warranty

    The original owner must make a claim within the Term of the Warranty. A claim shall not be valid (and Emotiva has no obligation related to the claim) if it is not made within the Term and if it is not made in strict compliance with the requirements of the “How do you get service?”...
  • Page 25 (v) to consumable parts, such as batteries or failure of or damage to the Product caused by batteries; (vi) if any Emotiva serial number has been removed or defaced on the product; (vii) glass or plastic panels, cabinetry, trim or other appearance items; (viii) cosmetic wear or damage to remote controls by user.
  • Page 26 What if my product is damaged on the way to you? Emotiva is not liable for damages that may incur while an item is in transport to us. Please purchase insurance when you ship your item. If your Product was not adequately packaged, we will refuse receipt and the damaged package will be returned to you at your cost.

  • Page 27: Notes

    AIRMOTIV F ubwOOFeR Notes All information contained in this manual is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. In keeping with our policy of ongoing product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes to the design and features of our products without prior notice. Airmotiv Flex Sub User Manual Revision 1.2 June 2020 Page 23...

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