TLX PS10
TLX PS12
Powered
Subwoofer
simple
setup guide
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one.
Placement
In front corner
two.
Hookup
Line-Level – Stereo
Note: Some receivers/
amplifiers have a single
(mono) subwoofer output. In
this case, it is recommended
that you use a “Y”-connector
(not included) to maximize
the subwoofer’s performance.
Speaker-Level – Stereo
three.
Operation
Mode
Off
Procedure
LED Status
Red
Receiver/ amplifier off
On
Receiver/ amplifier on and playing program material
Green
Red
Standby
Simply turn off your receiver/ amplifier. The subwoofer will
turn off after approximately five minutes. The subwoofer
will turn on when your receiver/ amplifier begins playing again.
Volume
Crossover Frequency
The crossover frequency knob
determines the highest fre-
quency your subwoofer will
reproduce. It allows a seam-
less transition from the
this adjustment to find the
crossover frequency that
sounds best with your
speakers. When using the
speaker level connections,
the crossover adjustment will
also limit the low frequencies
being sent to your satellite
speakers. This means that
your satellites won’t have
to try and reproduce the
information the subwoofer
is playing.
subwoofer to the satellite
speakers. Experiment with
Troubleshooting
If you used the high-le vel
(speaker) inputs and there
is no sound from any of the
speakers, check the
If there is low bass output,
check the following:
If you used the line-level
inputs and there is no
sound from the subwoofer,
check the following:
• Make sure the connections
to the left and right “Speaker
Inputs” have the correct
polarity (+ and –).
• Make sure that the sub-
woofer is plugged into an
active electrical outlet.
• Powered subwoofer is
plugged in.
following:
• Receiver/ amplifier is on
and a source is playing.
• Powered subwoofer is
plugged in.
• Check all wires and con-
nections between receiver/
amplifier and subwoofer.
Make sure all wires are con-
nected. Make sure none of
the wires are frayed, cut, or
punctured.
• Receiver/ amplifier is on
and a source is playing.
• Powered subwoofer is
plugged in.
• Check all wires and connec-
tions between receiver/
amplifier and speakers. Make
sure all wires are connected.
Make sure none of the
speaker wires are frayed,
cut, or punctured.
• Adjust the crossover point.
• Review proper operation of
your receiver/ amplifier.
• Review proper operation
of your receiver/ amplifier.
Specifications
PS10
PS12
Amplifier Power (RMS)
Driver
100 watts
120 watts
10-inch High-Polymer
Laminate
12-inch High-Polymer
Laminate
Inputs
Line-Level & Speaker-Level
Line-Level & Speaker-Level
Outputs*
High-Level w/ High-Pass
Filter at 180Hz
High-Level w/ High-Pass
Filter at 180Hz
Crossover Frequency
(continuosly variable)
50–150Hz
50–150Hz
Frequency
Response(–6dB)
30Hz to (90–150Hz)
23Hz to (90–150Hz)
Dimensions (H x W x D)
17 x 13 x 16 3/ 4 inches
432 x 356 x 426mm
19 3/ 4 x 15 x 16 3/ 4 inches
502 x 381 x 426mm
Weight
36 lbs/ 16.4 kg
42 lbs/ 19 kg
43 lbs/ 19.5 kg
49 lbs/ 22.3 kg
Shipping Weight
*High-level (speaker) outputs are active only if high-level inputs are used.
Occasional refinements may be made to existing products without notice, but will always meet or
exceed original specifications unless otherwise stated.
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