Bowers & Wilkins DB1: инструкция

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1. The DB1 Active Subwoofer

Introduction

Safety

Adjustable Input Sensitivity and Level

Setup Presets

Before connecting and operating this mains powered

The DB1 provides input sensitivity options that enable

The DB1 incorporates ve setup memory locations

apparatus, please read carefully and observe the

its optimum matching with source electronics, and

where groups of setup parameters can be congured,

Important Safety Instructions in the accompanying

variable gain control to match its volume level with that

stored and recalled. The setup parameters that can be

leaet.

of the main speakers. With all the levels of DB1 set to

congured and stored are:

their default value of 0dB, the subwoofer has the THX

®

Performance

standard sensitivity of 109dB spl at 1m for an input of

• Input selection

The DB1 active subwoofer offers very high

1V rms. See Section 6.3 for more.

• Input level

performance low frequency reproduction for either

• Impact Equalisation

multi-channel home theatre or conventional stereo

Polarity Inversion

• User (graphic) Equalisation

audio systems. It incorporates a compressive set of

The DB1 provides optional polarity inversion that

• Low-pass lter (engaged or not)

features that enhance its versatility and enable its

enables compensation for the polarity inversion

performance to be nely tuned to the listening room

occasionally found in electronics. See Section 6.3 for

Setup presets enable different DB1 performance

and type of installation. These features are briey

more.

characteristics easily to be selected for different types

described in the following paragraphs:

of program material or different listening occasions.

Impact Equalisation

See Section 6.4 for more.

Control and User Interface

The DB1 incorporates a preset equalisation option that

The DB1 can be set up and operated either from its

can enhance the low frequency impact of audio visual

Room Correction Equalisation

front panel controls or using the Bowers & Wilkins

material. See Section 6.4 for more.

The Bowers & Wilkins SubApp™ program, together

SubApp™ setup and optimisation application running

with the measuring hardware supplied, can be used to

on a PC. SubApp™ is downloadable from our web

Graphic Equalisation

automatically optimise the performance of DB1 to the

site – www.bowers-wilkins.com – and operation is

The DB1 incorporates a ve-band, half-octave graphic

acoustic characteristics of your listening environment.

described in its help le.

equaliser that enables its acoustic performance to

be modied to suit the characteristics of the listening

Multiple Inputs

room. See Section 6.4 for more.

The DB1 provides an unbalanced mono input, an

unbalanced stereo input and a balanced mono input.

The stereo and one mono input can be connected

simultaneously and selected for use independently.

The balanced and unbalanced mono inputs cannot be

connected simultaneously or used independently. See

Section 5 for more.

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2. Unpacking your DB1 Subwoofer

3. Positioning your DB1 Subwoofer

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The DB1 is heavy and we strongly suggest that it is

The DB1 may be used free-standing on the oor or be

Note: Like all speakers, the proximity of room

unpacked close to its nal working position by two

installed into custom built furniture.

boundaries affects the sound of a subwoofer. Bass

people working together.

volume increases as more surfaces come into close

The positioning of a subwoofer is generally less critical

proximity. The more boost gained from the room, the

The table above illustrates the component parts that

than for full-range speakers. Furthermore, the DB1 is

lower the volume can be set and the less hard the

are packed with the subwoofer. In the unlikely event

also more versatile than most subwoofers in terms of

subwoofer has to work.

that anything is missing please in the rst instance

positioning thanks to its on-board equalisation and

contact the retailer from whom you purchased the

optimisation system that can compensate to some

Note: The orientation of the DB1 connection and

subwoofer.

extent for less than ideal positioning. Section 6.4

control panels with respect to its drive units may be

describes use of the equalisation system.

changed if desired by turning the amplifier module

Remove the protective lm from the front of the display.

by 90°. When shipped, the subwoofer’s drive unit

Best results, however, will be obtained if the DB1 is

panels are oriented at 90° to the connection and

Environmental Information

placed between the left and right speakers or in the

control panels. There may be situations, however,

All Bowers & Wilkins products are

vicinity of one of them. Placing a subwoofer to the side,

when the connection and control panels are best

designed to comply with international

but still to the front of the listeners is an acceptable

oriented to be on the same plane as the drive units;

directives on the Restriction of Hazardous

compromise if domestic considerations dictate, but we

the subwoofer installed in custom made furniture

Substances (RoHS) in electrical and electronic

recommend you avoid placing the subwoofer behind

that provides little side clearance for example.

equipment and the disposal of Waste Electrical

the listeners. If two DB1 subwoofers are to be used it

To change the orientation, first carefully turn the

and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). These symbols

is best to position one near the left speaker and one

subwoofer on to its top, making sure when turned

indicate compliance and that the products must be

near the right speaker. The diagram above illustrates

that it rests on a surface that will not damage its

appropriately recycled or processed in accordance

subwoofer positioning.

finish. To release the amplifier module use a 15mm

with these directives. Consult your local waste disposal

spanner to unscrew the four foot location posts.

authority for guidance.

Note: Using two subwoofers in a single installation

Once the posts are unscrewed the amplifier module

can improve performance by maintaining stereo

may be turned through 90°. It does not matter which

separation to the lowest frequencies, averaging

way it is turned but if it is returned to its previous

the effects of low frequency room resonances and

position it should be turned back the way it came.

enabling a higher maximum volume level. In the case

With the amplifier module in its new position the foot

of two subwoofers used in a 2-channel audio system,

posts can be replaced and tightened.

stereo separation will only be improved if each

channel has its own subwoofer located close to the

appropriate satellite speaker.

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4. DB1 Feet

5. DB1 Connections

The DB1 can be tted with either rubber or spike feet

Once the spike or rubber feet are tted, the DB1 can

The DB1 requires connection to the mains supply and

– both are supplied in the accessory pack. We would

be turned back on to its feet. Take care not to allow the

an input signal. A variety of different power cables may

recommend that the spike feet are used whenever

entire weight of the subwoofer to rest at an angle on

be packed with your DB1. Use the one appropriate for

possible. The spike feet are designed to pierce carpet

one or two spike feet as it is turned. Also take care that

the mains outlet socket in your territory.

and rest on the oor beneath both to protect the carpet

careless handling of the subwoofer with spikes tted

from indentation and to provide the subwoofer with a

does not cause injury.

The DB1 accommodates three types of signal input.

solid foundation.

Their applications and socket types are described

If the subwoofer rocks when placed on the oor in its

in the following paragraphs. It is possible to connect

Note: Spike feet can be used on delicate non-

nal position, or the thickness of carpet means that the

to the stereo input and one of the mono inputs

carpeted floors by standing the spikes on coins.

spike points do not reach the under-oor, adjust the

simultaneously as the DB1 enables mono or stereo

relevant feet until the DB1 is supported rmly without

input selection to be stored and recalled within setup

To t either the spike or rubber feet, the DB1 must rst

rocking. When adjustment is complete, tighten all the

presets. Section 6 describes the use of setup presets

be carefully turned upside-down. Make sure when

lock nuts against the underside of the subwoofer using

and the diagram right illustrates the DB1 connection

turned that the subwoofer rests on a surface that will

a 10mm spanner.

panel.

not damage its nish. Fit either the spike or rubber

feet by screwing them into the four screw holes in the

DB1 underside. In both cases, initially screw the lock

nuts fully onto the thread of the feet before screwing

them into the DB1. Hand tighten the feet. The diagram

above illustrates tting spike or rubber feet.

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1. Input 1 – Balanced mono, XLR input socket

In addition to the mains and signal input sockets the

7. RS-232 – 9-pin D connector

The DB1 balance mono input is intended for use with

DB1 connection panel carries the following further

The RS-232 interface connector enables the

preampliers or audio-visual processors that provide a

sockets.

connection of a PC running the Bowers & Wilkins

balanced mono audio output.

SubApp™ software application. The RS232 interface

4. Trigger 1 – 3.5mm jack input socket

also enables the DB1 to be incorporated in remote

Note: Balanced connection, where negative,

The Trigger 1 socket enables wired remote control of

control home automation systems. Your Bowers &

positive and ground signals are carried on separate

the DB1 switch on and standby function.

Wilkins retailer will be able to provide more information

wires, is common in professional and some high-end

RS232 based home automation systems.

domestic audio equipment. Balanced connection is

5. Trigger 2 – 3.5mm jack input socket

inherently more resistant to interference and noise

The Trigger 2 socket enables wired remote control of

8. USB 2.0 – USB slave socket

than unbalanced connection.

DB1 preset selection.

The USB socket enables DB1 internal software to be

updated.

2. Input 2 – Unbalanced mono, RCA Phono input

6. Remote IR - 3.5mm jack input socket

socket

The Remote IR (infra-red) socket enables fully wired

Note: DB1 software may be updated from time to

The DB1 unbalanced mono input is intended for use

remote control of the DB1 via an outboard IR sensor

time. You can check whether your DB1 software is

with preampliers or audio-visual processors that

and repeater.

up to date by selecting “About” from the setup home

provide an unbalanced mono audio output.

menu, noting the installed version and checking if

Your Bowers & Wilkins retailer will be able to provide

there is a later version available on the DB1 support

3. Input 3 – Unbalanced stereo, RCA Phono input

more information on IR control.

page at www.bowers-wilkins.com.

sockets

The DB1 unbalanced stereo input is intended for use

with preampliers or audio-visual processors that

provide a stereo unbalanced audio output.

Use an appropriate high quality interconnect cable to

connect to the required input or inputs.

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6.1. The DB1 User Interface6. DB1 Switch On and Setup

Preset 1

Preset 1

Movies

Volume Trim

Volume Trim

0dB

0dB

This Section of the manual covers setup and control of

In the screen shot above, the name 'Movies' has been

In setup mode, the DB1 front panel user interface is

the DB1 using its front panel buttons and display. Use

added to Preset 1. You can add a name of up to 10

based on navigation around hierarchical menus and

of the SubApp™ PC application is described in the

characters to any or all of the 5 Presets, but only using

the selection of options. The selected menu item is

program’s internal help le.

the SubApp™ PC program.

indicated by a coloured outline, which is normally blue.

A red outline indicates that a Preset parameter

Once the DB1 is positioned in the listening room

In normal operational mode the DB1 front panel

has been adjusted but not saved.

and connected to power and signal cables it can be

buttons behave as follows:

switched on from its standby button. When switched

The ve navigation buttons behave as follows:

on, the DB1 standby indicator changes from red to

Accesses rst the manual Preset

blue, the last preset used will be recalled and the

selection screen and subsequently

Selects the next menu item up or increases a

screen illustrated above will be displayed.

toggles between that and the Volume

parameter setting.

Trim adjustment screen.

Out of the box, the display screen will show that Preset

Selects the next menu item down or

1 is selected and that the Volume Trim is set at 0dB.

Accesses rst the Volume Trim

decreases a parameter setting.

The Volume Trim function has a range of +/-6dB and is

adjustment screen and subsequently

Returns to the previous menu screen without

intended to provide occasional on-the-y adjustment

toggles between that and the manual

saving changes.

and does not affect the volume setting stored within

Preset selection screen.

any preset. If the DB1 is switched to standby and on

Advances to the next menu screen if the

Increases Volume Trim or selects next

again, the Volume Trim is reset to 0dB.

outline has a signpost shape, indicating a

Preset on the appropriate screen.

subsequent menu screen. The current setting

When the DB1 setup is complete and it is returned

Decreases Volume Trim or selects

of the parameter is also shown within the

to normal operational mode, the Volume Trim can

previous Preset on the appropriate

outline.

be adjusted and Preset selected as described in

screen.

section 6.1.

Saves changes and returns to the previous

Press and hold to enter the DB1

menu. Pressing and holding the

button

The DB1 will almost certainly require some setup

setup mode.

at any time will enter or exit the DB1 Setup

changes in order to operate correctly in your system

Mode.

and to be tuned to your personal preference. To enter

DB1 setup mode press and hold the button.

The DB1 Graphic Equaliser menus, found within the

Preset setup routine, have a slightly different format

to the other interface menus. In this graphic equaliser

screen the and buttons select the band centre

frequency and the up and down arrow buttons adjust

the level of the selected frequency.

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6.2. DB1 Initial Setup

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Setup

Display

Dim

On/Off Manual

Trigger 2 Out

Audio

About

When the DB1 enters setup mode it will display the

If Auto is selected the DB1 will switch on automatically

Audio

setup Home Menu illustrated above.

when an input audio signal is detected and off

The Audio option in the setup home page provides

following a specied time after the input signal stops.

access to all the DB1 audio setup parameters. Select

The four menu items provide the following functions:

The automatic switch-off delay time can be set in the

Audio to move on to the next setup stage.

subsequent menu by pressing the button when Auto

Display

is highlighted. Accessing the delay time will also select

About

By default, the display is set to go dim after 30

Auto as the switching method.

Displays the DB1 model number and internal software

seconds of button inactivity to reduce visual distraction

version.

in normal operation. Alternatively, it may be set to go

If Trigger 1 is selected, 12V at the Trigger 1 input will

off altogether. As soon as a button is pressed, the

switch the DB1 on and 0V will switch it off. To proceed

display becomes fully bright and is always bright in

with DB1 setup, ensure that the On/Off parameter is

setup mode.

initially set to Manual.

On/Off

Trigger 2

In this context, Off refers to the Standby condition. The

Enables DB1 presets to be selected in turn by a

function may be set to Manual, Auto(matic), or via the

12V control signal on the Trigger 2 input. Selecting

Trigger 1 input. The default is Manual.

In engages this control feature and selecting Out

disengages it. Out should be selected if your DB1 is

To fully disconnect the DB1 from mains

integrated within an RS232 home automation system.

power, it is necessary to switch off the

The default is Out.

mains outlet socket or withdraw the

mains plug.

Pressing the button while In is highlighted sets

Trigger 2 as the switching mode and allows the user

If Manual is selected, the DB1 front panel standby

to select which Presets correspond to 12V and 0V at

button or an RS232 home automation system must be

the Trigger 2 input. If In is the selected mode, Preset

used to switch between on and off.

switching via the front panel buttons in normal mode is

then disabled. The default presets are Preset 1 for 0V

and Preset 2 for 12V.

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4. Pieds de la DB1

5. Branchements de la DB1

FRANÇAIS

La DB1 peut être équipée au choix de pieds en

Une fois les pointes ou les pieds xés, la DB1 peut

La DB1 nécessite d’être branché sur une alimentation

caoutchouc ou de pointes – les deux étant fournis

être retournée sur ceux-ci. Assurez-vous que le poids

secteur et un signal d’entrée. Plusieurs câbles secteur

en accessoires. Nous vous recommandons d’utiliser

total de l’enceinte ne repose pas sur un seul ou deux

peuvent se trouver dans l’emballage. Utilisez celui qui

les pointes partout où cela est possible. Ces pointes

pieds pendant cette opération. Prenez également soin

possède une prise appropriée par rapport aux prises

sont conçues pour transpercer la moquette, prenant

de ne pas vous blesser si ce sont les pointes qui sont

secteur de votre pays.

ainsi appui directement sur le sol, évitant de déchirer

utilisées.

le revêtement de sol tout en garantissant une liaison

La DB1 peut recevoir trois types de signaux d’entrée.

parfaite.

Si l’enceinte n’est pas stable sur le sol dans sa position

Leur application et les prises correspondantes sont

nale, ou si l’épaisseur de la moquette empêche

décrites dans le paragraphe suivant. Il est possible

Note : on peut aussi utiliser les pointes sur des

l’enceinte de reposer réellement sur le sol, réglez les

de brancher simultanément une entrée mono et une

moquettes fragiles en intercalant entre celles-ci des

pieds correspondants jusqu’à ce que la DB1 soit

entrée stéréo, car la DB1 est capable de sélectionner

pièces de monnaie.

parfaitement stable et non bancale. Lorsque ce réglage

une entrée différente via ses préréglages différents,

est terminé, revisser les écrous contre le dessous de

mémorisés puis rappelés à la demande. La section 6

Pour xer les pointes ou les pieds en caoutchouc, la

l’enceinte, en utilisant une clé de 10 mm.

décrit l’utilisation de ces préréglages et le schéma ci-

DB1 doit tout d’abord être soigneusement retournée.

dessus montre le panneau de branchement de la DB1.

Assurez-vous de ne pas endommager ses surfaces

externes pendant cette opération. Vissez les pieds ou

les pointes dans les quatre letages prévus à cet effet

sous l’enceinte DB1. Dans les deux cas, commencez

d’abord par visser complètement les écrous à la base

de chaque pied, avant que de visser ceux-ci dans

la DB1. Vissez fermement chaque pied. L’illustration

ci-dessus montre la xation des pointes ou des pieds

en caoutchouc.

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5. Branchements de la DB1

FRANÇAIS

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1. Entrée 1 — Mono symétrique, prise d’entrée

En plus des prises de l’alimentation secteur et du

7. RS-232 — prise D 9 broches

XLR

signal d’entrée, le panneau de branchement de la DB1

La prise d’interface RS-232 permet la connexion sur

L’entrée mono symétrique de la DB1 est conçue pour

supporte les prises suivantes.

un ordinateur PC équipé de l’application SubApp™

être utilisée avec des préamplicateurs ou processeurs

de Bowers & Wilkins. Elle permet également

audiovisuels équipés d’une sortie mono symétrique.

4. Trigger 1 — prise d’entrée jack 3,5 mm

d’intégrer la DB1 à un système général automatisé

La prise Trigger 1 permet de brancher un câble de

de télécommande de l’installation par un ordinateur.

Note : Le standard symétrique, utilisant des

télécommande pour l’allumer ou la mettre en veille

Votre revendeur agréé Bowers & Wilkins vous donnera

conducteurs séparés pour les signaux négatif, positif

(standby) via un autre appareil.

toutes les informations complémentaires nécessaires

et de masse, est commun sur les équipements

sur le rôle de cette prise RS-232.

professionnels et quelques appareils grand public

5. Trigger 2 — prise d’entrée jack 3,5 mm

haut de gamme. Une telle liaison symétrique présente

La prise Trigger 2 permet de brancher un câble de

8. USB 2.0 — prise esclave USB

une meilleure immunité contre les parasites externes

télécommande pour sélectionner un des préréglages

La prise USB permet de mettre à jour le logiciel interne

et le bruit qu’une liaison asymétrique.

de la DB1.

de fonctionnement de la DB1.

2. Entrée 2 — Mono asymétrique, prise d’entrée

6. Remote IR — prise d’entrée jack 3,5 mm

Note : Le logiciel interne de la DB1 peut être mis

RCA Phono

La prise Remote IR (infrarouge) permet de récupérer la

à jour régulièrement. Vous pouvez vérifier que le

L’entrée mono asymétrique de la DB1 est conçue pour

télécommande intégrale par infrarouge de la DB1 via

logiciel de fonctionnement de votre DB1 est à jour

être utilisée avec des préamplicateurs ou processeurs

un capteur ou un répéteur infrarouge externe.

en sélectionnant « About » depuis le menu d’accueil

audiovisuels équipés d’une sortie mono asymétrique.

des réglages (Home), noter la version installée puis

Votre revendeur agréé Bowers & Wilkins vous donnera

aller vérifier s’il s’agit bien de la dernière version

3. Entrée 3 — Stéréo asymétrique, prises d’entrée

toutes les informations complémentaires nécessaires

disponible sur la page Support de la DB1 de

RCA Phono

pour ce mode de commande IR.

www.bowers-wilkins.com.

L’entrée stéréo asymétrique de la DB1 est conçue pour

être utilisée avec des préamplicateurs ou processeurs

audiovisuels équipés d’une sortie stéréo asymétrique.

Utilisez un câble de liaison de haute qualité pour relier

la ou les entrées concernées.

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