SVS 3000 Micro Dual 8-Inch 2500W Subwoofer User Guide

**SVS 3000 Micro Dual 8-Inch 2500W Subwoofer User Guide

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Congratulations on choosing the SVS 3000 Micro, one of the most powerful and advanced subwoofers in the world. We know you’re anxious to get it cranking so the following steps will guide you through the quick and easy installation process.

We strongly recommend reading the 3000 Micro Owner’s Manual to get the best possible performance out of your new subwoofer. You’ll find useful information about subwoofer placement, connections, DSP functions and more. The full SVS 3000 Micro Owner’s Manual can be found here: www.svsound.com/3000-Micro-manual

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 instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of any polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two prongs and a third grounding point. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.
• This apparatus conforms to the use requirement in tropical and moderate climates, with a maximum temperature of the environment not exeeding 45°C (113°F).
• If the subwoofer is to be used in a confined space (e.g. built into furniture), the space must be ventilated to allow sufficient air to circulate and cool the unit.
• To completely disconnect this equipment from the mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the receptacle.
• The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of importance operating and maintenance {servicing) instructions in the literature companying the product.

Unbox It

If you followed the 3000 Micro Subwoofer unboxing instructions properly you will have the following items in front of you. Please confirm all pieces are available before continuing.

• [3000 Micro Subwoofer]
• [Detachable Power Cord]

Set It Up

The location of your subwoofer in the listening environment can affect its performance. If possible, start with corner placement on the same wall as the front speakers, or anywhere along the front stage in between or outside of your main speakers.

1. Corner Placement: offers huge impact and reduces the potential to encounter bass nulls, or ‘dead spots’. If “boominess” occurs, you can try pulling it away from the wall and using the DSP tuning controls to smooth performance.
   

2. Front Placement: In between or to the side of the front channel speakers often results in the best blending with the main speaker.
   

3. Side Wall Placement: Side wall placement is less frequently used but can be an effective subwoofer location for excellent accuracy and output.
   

Hook It Up

For most set-ups, a single RCA subwoofer interconnect cable running from the AV Receiver’s “SUB 1” output to the 3000 Micro’s “LFE” line level input is all that’s required to connect the subwoofer into your system. If you run separate Preamplifier and Power Amplifiers, follow the “Line Level Connection – Stereo Receiver or Preamplifier Left/Right Channels” connection guide below.

• Line Level Connection – Single LFE Channel
  

• Line Level Connection – Stereo Receiver or Preamplifier Left/Right Channels
  

Get Control

Your SVS 3000 Micro Subwoofer can be controlled from the SVS Mobile App or via the rear panel for maximum flexibility when optimizing performance based on your room layout, speakers, system set-up and more.

Download The App

The SVS App is the easiest and most convenient way to access all of the advanced control features available on your 3000 Micro, from the comfort of your favorite seat.

For iOS, Android, & Amazon Devices

On The Subwoofer

The rear panel features an intuitive user interface with controls for adjusting the subwoofer’s primary settings. The blue LED bar shows settings for Volume, Low Pass Frequency, and Phase. Simply press the setting you want to change and then use the “+” and “-” buttons to adjust the settings.

Get Calibrated

For connection to an AV Receiver, set the 3000 Micro volume to -10 in the app (on the rear panel, all but the last two lights illuminated). Set the low pass filter to LFE and the phase to 0 degrees, then run auto-set-up on the AV Receiver. Always re-run set-up if you move the subwoofer to another location.

For connection to a Stereo Receiver or Preamplifier without auto-set-up, adjust the 3000 Micro volume to match the output of your main speakers, and adjust the low pass filter to blend the bass between the 3000 Micro and your speakers. If needed, consult with our Sound Experts on the best phase setting.

For additional guidance on recommended crossover or low pass filter settings specific to your system, visit our Subwoofer Matching Tool at www.svsound.com/merlin, or contact our Sound Experts.

FCC & IC COMPLIANCE

FCC Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the follow- ing measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING: Any changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

The device must not be co­located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

“ FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Caution: To maintain compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, place the product at least 20cm from nearby persons.”

IC Statement

This device complies with RSS247 of Industry Canada. standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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References

• Home Audio Speakers, Subwoofers and Cables | SVS
• svsound.com/3000-Micro-manual
• SVS Subwoofer Matching Tool | Find the Best Subwoofer for Your Speakers

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