SV Sound PB-3000 Subwoofer Owner's Manual

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PB-3000

OWNER’S MANUAL

Congratulations on bringing home one of the

nest subwoofers ever made!

The SVS PB-3000 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 PB-3000 Subwoofer was masterfully engineered to deliver the deepest, most powerful, accurate and detailed bass experience possible. Between the new and unshakable 13-inch

3000 Series driver, e ﬀ ortlessly powerful Sledge STA-800D2 ampli fi er, industryfi rst smartphone

DSP and subwoofer control app and other breakthroughs, the PB-3000 represents the fi nest subwoofer performance you can get for anything close to the price and will provide many years of jaw-dropping low frequency performance.

We know you are eager to get your new subwoofer set up, so in this manual, you will fi nd instructions on placement, connection, tuning and more. Our SVS Sound Experts are also available seven days a week to take the guess work out of setting up your new PB-3000 subwoofer. They are equipped to handle even the most complicated questions about placement, calibration, AV receiver settings and more.

One of the most useful features of your PB-3000 subwoofer is the Free SVS App, which can be used to fi ne tune performance and create custom presets from the comfort of your favorite seat and the convenience of your mobile device. Just visit the Apple® App® Store or Google

Play™ Store and search “SVS App” to get started.

If you have any questions about your SVS PB-3000 Subwoofer, please contact us directly. www.svsound.com • [email protected] • (877) 626-5623

Happy Listening!

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owner’s manual | page 1

PB-3000

SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES

SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS

Weight: 82.2 lbs (37.3 kg)

Dimensions (w/ grille): 21.9” (557mm) H X 18.3” (465mm) W X 26” (660mm) D

Dimensions (without grille): 21.9” (557mm) H X 18.3” (465mm) W X 23.5” (596mm) D

Ampli fi er Power: 800 watts continuous power / 2,500+ watts peak dynamic power

Driver Design:

• Proprietary 13” Driver with fi nely tuned overhung motor con fi guration

• All new split-wind edge wound voice coil

• 22.9lb (10.4kg) Woofer with 17.9lb (8.1kg) pound for the motor

• 45mm Xmax, 60mm Xmech precision aligned excursion

Frequency Response (Standard Mode): 16-260Hz ± 3 dB

Frequency Response (Sealed Mode): 18-260Hz ± 3 dB

Max Low Frequency Output: 132.7dB @ 32Hz 1/8 space 1m

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DRIVER FEATURES

All New Proprietary 13” high-excursion SVS 3000 Series Subwoofer Driver

• SVS fi rst fl at edge wound split-wind voice coil provides maximum magnetics at high excursion while reducing mass and improving overall driver e ﬃ ciency. Built around a premium grade 2” polyimide impregnated fi berglass former for maximum thermal conductivity.

• Two massive, dedicated toroidal ferrite magnets generate unparalleled levels of magnetic force to drive the highest levels of excursion, SPL, and start/go power for the deepest and most authoritative bass possible.

• All-new High density FEA-optimized cast aluminum basket provides unequaled levels of rigidity, tensile strength, and energy transference available from a subwoofer.

• Four balanced 24-strand silver plated Litz wire high temperature leads woven through the 6.5”

2-ply Nomex composite spider provide a pristine electrical connection from the ampli fi er to the voice coil.

• All new 13” 1050 Aluminum vented cone ensures a light, ridged, and neutral radiating surface.

• Precision machined motor elements and narrow tolerance suspension parts produce unmatched linearity at full excursion for exceptionally tight and fast output, even at reference volumes.

• Extreme oversized low carbon vented 1008 steel U-yoke and top plate provide superior cooling and improved magnetics for maximum performance and e ﬃ ciency.

• 6063 Aluminum shorting sleeve reduces gap induction and distortion, enhances thermal conductivity, and improve magnetic linearity.

• Nickel-plated high-tension spring terminals.

• Proprietary injection molded gasket and SBR extreme-excursion surround maintains ideal pistonic motion for pinpoint accuracy and control.

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SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES

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AMPLIFIER FEATURES

Massively powerful Sledge 800-watt continuous Class D design with 2,500+ watts of Peak

Power

• Unmatched intelligence from user adjustable low pass, phase, polarity and room gain compensation with three parametric EQs and port tuning for absolute best alignment with speakers and optimized performance in any room.

• Groundbreaking SVS Bluetooth DSP control app for iOS and Android devices with three user presets allow custom tuning for every room and system.

• High e ﬃ ciency cool-running Class-D switching topology with massive 25 Amp 600 Volt

MOSFET’s result in lower EMI and highest e ﬃ ciency while providing e ﬀ ortless power to produce SPLs and low frequency output with pristine clarity well beyond reference listening levels.

• High resolution 50Mhz Analog Devices Audio DSP with double precision 56bit fi ltering is most advanced subwoofer processor available for perfect audio reproduction.

• RCA stereo input/output with ultra-wide input voltage for consumer and professional audio applications.

• All new rear panel Intelligent Control Interface (ICI) user interface with bright back-lit controls.

• Auto/On and 3-30V AC/DC trigger for Maximum Installation Convenience.

• Input impedance 16kohm (unbalanced RCA).

• Green 0.5-watt low standby power consumption.

• RoHS compliant, lead-free construction, world-wide safety certi fi cations.

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PB-3000

SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES

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SVS APP 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 management functions.

• Three convenient custom presets allow for perfect tuning in any room or system, from your favorite seat.

• Unique bidirectional feedback shows adjustments in real time on both app and subwoofer interface.

• Easy-to-follow tutorial provides clear guidance for all functions.

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ACCESSORIES

Protective non-resonant steel mesh grille

• Iso-elastomer feet included

• Extra heavy-duty, high current 6’ power cord

• Quick Start Guide page 4 | owner’s manual

PB-3000

SUBWOOFER TABLE OF CONTENTS

Speci fi cations & Features............................................................................................................ 2

Connecting Your Subwoofer........................................................................................................ 6

Panel

AC Connection............................................................................................................ 8

Line Level Connection – Single LFE Channel........................................................................ 8

Line Level Connection - Stereo Receiver or Preampli fi er Left/Right Channels................ 8

Connecting Multiple

Going

Control Settings for AV Receiver and Processors............................................................... 12

Control Settings for Stereo Receiver or Preampli fi er......................................................... 12

Subwoofer Room Placement..................................................................................................... 13

Subwoofer Control Options....................................................................................................... 16

SVS

Rear Panel.......................................................................................................... 16

Advanced Subwoofer Controls.................................................................................................. 17

Volume................................................................................................................................... 17

Low Filter....................................................................................................................... 17

Phase

Polarity................................................................................................................................... 17

Parametric

Room Gain Compensation................................................................................................... 17

Presets................................................................................................................................... 17

Tuning............................................................................................................................ 18

System

Advanced Control Features Table............................................................................................. 19

Safety Instructions..................................................................................................................... 20

FCC & IC Compliance................................................................................................................... 21

Cleaning & Cabinet Care............................................................................................................. 22

Warranty & Support.................................................................................................................... 22

Share Your Thoughts.................................................................................................................. 22 owner’s manual | page 5

SUBWOOFER CONNECTING & CONTROLLING YOUR SUBWOOFER

The SVS PB-3000 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 connections and the rear panel of your AV receiver or preampli fi er before setting your subwoofer up. Be sure your PB-3000 is switched to O ﬀ before plugging it in or connecting to your AV receiver.

It’s also best to use cables with secure connections for optimal bass performance.

The convenient SVS mobile app for both Apple® iOS® and Google Android™ allows you to make adjustments for room layout, personal preferences, movies vs. music, and more. It’s the best way to fi ne tune your subwoofer for perfect performance from the comfort of your favorite seat.

In addition to the SVS mobile app you can control the primary features of the amp using the all new Intelligent Control Interface (ICI) back-lit user interface on the ampli fi er plate.

A full explanation of all the advanced subwoofer DSP controls is available on pages 17-19 in this manual, as well as in the SVS subwoofer app tutorial. The following sections cover basic connections and control settings when integrating the PB-3000 into a surround sound or two channel system.

BACK PANEL FEATURES

7 8 9 10

L R

LINE LEVEL

30Hz

0°

40Hz

60Hz

90°

VOL

AUTO

[amber]

[blue]

LOW

PASS

90Hz 140Hz LFE LOW PASS

180°

PHASE

LFE

TRIGGER INPUT

3V-12V | AC/DC

S T A - 8 0 0 D | 2

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100V-120V ~ 50-60Hz 800W

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SUBWOOFER CONNECTING & CONTROLLING YOUR SUBWOOFER

AC Power Cord Receptacle

On/O ﬀ Switch - Turns Subwoofer On/O ﬀ

3 3V-12V Trigger Input - This feature will automatically turn the subwoofer on/o ﬀ when a signal is sent to the trigger input from another component in the system (typically the pre/pro or AV receiver). The other component in the system must be equipped with a trigger output feature and requires a TS 1/8” mono cable (pictured below).

1/8” TS

MONO CABLE

4 Unbalanced (RCA) Line Level Inputs

5 Unbalanced (RCA) Line Level Outputs

USB Type A Port - Used for Firmware updates and powering a USB device like the SVS Sound-

Path Wireless Audio Adapter.

[+] - Push repeatedly or long press to increase volume, raise the low pass frequency cut-o ﬀ or to set to LFE, or to increase Phase degree.

[-] - Push repeatedly or long press to decrease volume, lower the low pass frequency cut-o ﬀ , or reduce phase degree.

9 Auto/On - Press this button to select “ON” which keeps the subwoofer on continuously so it will not go into Standby mode. The button will be Blue when in “On” mode. Press again for

“Auto” and the button will light up Amber. The subwoofer will go into standby after 10 minutes if there is no audio signal.

10 LOW PASS - Press this button to adjust the Low Pass Filter frequency to ensure a smooth sonic transition and fl at frequency response between the speakers and subwoofer. The right most LED on the status bar indicates the subwoofer is in LFE mode.

11 LED Bar - Displays the level for Volume, Low Pass Filter Frequency, and Phase

12 PHASE - Press this button to adjust the phase.

13 VOL - Press this button to adjust the volume.

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PB-3000

SUBWOOFER CONNECTING & CONTROLLING YOUR SUBWOOFER

AC Power Connection

Connect the subwoofer power cord to the subwoofer ampli fi er and directly into an AC outlet.

Convenience outlets located on the rear panel of some AV receivers or pre/pros are NOT recommended for your PB-3000 as these outlets are not meant for high power devices.

Line Level Connection – Single LFE Channel

The most common way to connect your PB-3000 is with a single RCA interconnect cable going from the LFE or SUB1 Output on your AV receiver or preampli fi er to the LFE Input on your

PB-3000. This allows your processor to perform the upstream bass management and send the subwoofer a prefi ltered mono signal.

RECEIVER/PREAMP

LINE LEVEL OUTPUTS

SUBWOOFER

(SUB1) CENTER

REAR FRONT

LFE

LINE LEVEL

30Hz

0°

40Hz

AUTO [amber]

ON [blue]

60Hz

90°

VOL

90Hz 140Hz

PHASE

LFE

LOW PASS

180° PHASE

LFE

TRIGGER INPUT

3V-12V AC/DC

S T A - 8 0 0 D | 2

100V-120V ~ 50-60Hz 800W

Line Level Connection – Stereo Receiver or Preampli fi er Left/Right Channels

Both Left and Right inputs on your PB-3000 can be used in a two-channel stereo application with a stereo preampli fi er that has Left and Right line level or Balanced (XLR) outputs.

Connect the left and right outputs of your preampli fi er to the left and right line level inputs of the

PB-3000 using RCA interconnects. page 8 | owner’s manual

PB-3000

SUBWOOFER CONNECTING & CONTROLLING YOUR SUBWOOFER

Line Level Connection – Stereo Receiver or Preampli fi er Left/Right Channels (cont’d)

RECEIVER/PREAMP

LINE LEVEL OUTPUTS

REAR

FRONT

L R

LINE LEVEL

30Hz

0°

40Hz

[amber]

[blue]

60Hz

90°

VOL

90Hz 140Hz

PHASE

LFE LOW PASS

180° PHASE

LFE

Enable and adjust the on-board low pass fi lter of the PB-3000 for a smooth blend with the main speakers.

NOTE: For additional guidance on speaker/subwoofer crossover settings, please consult our SVS Sound

Experts or our Merlin subwoofer matching tool at www.svsound.com/merlin. www.svsound.com • [email protected] • (877) 626-5623 owner’s manual | page 9

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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 localization. The RCA Outputs provide an easy way to integrate multiple PB-3000s or other subwoofers into your audio system.

Many AV Receivers and Surround Processors have more than one subwoofer output.

As described previously, you can run a single connection from each subwoofer output to each of your subwoofers.

RECEIVER/PREAMP

LINE LEVEL OUTPUTS

SUBWOOFER

(SUB1)

SUBWOOFER

(SUB2) CENTER

REAR FRONT

I f you have more subwoofers than Sub Outputs from your AV Receiver, an easy solution is to use an RCA splitter or RCA Y-adapter to divide the subwoofer output. This is the most commonly recommended way to connect multiple subwoofers when there is only one Sub Out.

RECEIVER/PREAMP

LINE LEVEL OUTPUTS

SUBWOOFER

(SUB1) CENTER

REAR FRONT

Another option is to use the Left and Right RCA outputs on the PB-3000 to Daisy Chain additional subwoofers. It’s important to use the matching output and input terminals.

For example, if you are using the RCA inputs, be sure to use the RCA outputs to daisy chain to the next subwoofer.

NOTE: While the settings of each subwoofer should be similar, you will probably fi nd that each sub will need to be calibrated for optimal performance because of its unique room placement. Regardless of how you use your subwoofer, experimentation can often result in better sound. Don't be afraid to try di ﬀ erent settings, you can always return the controls to their defaults.

RECEIVER/PREAMP

LINE LEVEL OUTPUTS

SUBWOOFER

(SUB1) CENTER

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PB-3000

SUBWOOFER CONNECTING & CONTROLLING YOUR SUBWOOFER

Connecting Multiple Subwoofers or “Going Dual” (cont’d)

I n 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 according to your speakers. And be sure to maintain all the correct Left and

Right output and input connections to ensure optimum performance.

RECEIVER/PREAMP

LINE LEVEL OUTPUTS

REAR

FRONT

POWER AMPLIFIER

LINE LEVEL INPUTS

SPEAKER LEVEL

OUTPUTS

Going Wireless

If you want to add wireless connectivity via the SVS SoundPath Wireless Adapter (sold separately), your PB-3000 conveniently includes a USB input on the ampli fi er plate to easily power the Receiver. Set-up is simple and quick and separate instructions are included with the adapter.

NOTE: The PB-3000 ampli fi er should be turned o ﬀ when making all connections.

SVS SOUNDPATH WIRELESS

AUDIO ADAPTER

LINE LEVEL

30Hz

0°

40Hz

60Hz

90°

VOL

AUTO

[amber]

[blue]

LOW

PASS

90Hz 140Hz LFE LOW PASS

180°

PHASE

LFE

TRIGGER INPUT

3V-12V | AC/DC

S T A - 8 0 0 D | 2 owner’s manual | page 11

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SUBWOOFER CONNECTING & CONTROLLING YOUR SUBWOOFER

Control Settings for AV Receiver & Processor

If using your PB-3000 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 allows you to adjust the level of output based on your personal preferences.

NOTE: Always re-run AV Receiver auto-set-up after moving the subwoofer to a di ﬀ erent location to ensure the acoustic distance and calibration levels are set correctly.

NOTE: If you want to run the subwoofer louder than the initial auto-set-up level, adjust the subwoofer channel level upward in the AV receiver menu until you get the experience and performance you want.

An increase of 2-4 dB louder than initial set-up level is common for many customers. Volume can be controlled from your mobile device via the Free SVS App or using the buttons on the rear panel interface.

Please consult the Advanced Subwoofer Controls section of this owner’s manual or contact our

SVS Sound Experts if you have questions about any of the control settings.

www.svsound.com • [email protected] • (877) 626-5623

Control Settings for Stereo Receiver or Pre-Ampli fi er

Most Stereo Receivers and Pre-Ampli fi ers do not have bass management. Instead you will use the Left and Right full-range outputs and make adjustments through the DSP ampli fi er on the subwoofer.

Be sure to connect both Left and Right outputs to the Left and Right inputs on the subwoofer.

Set the Low Pass Filter to “On” and adjust the Crossover Frequency and Slope to achieve a smooth blend and transition with the main speakers.

Once blended, adjust the Subwoofer volume to match the volume level of your main speakers.

For fi ner tuning, the SVS Subwoofer Matching Tool on our website provides the recommended low pass fi lter frequency and slope setting for most loudspeakers on the market. Just choose your brand and model of speakers from the menus and Merlin does the rest. It’s available 24/7,

365 at https://www.svsound.com/pages/merlin . Our SVS Sound Experts are also standing by to help with any connection or control questions you have about any of the controls or settings.

NOTE: Volume and low pass fi lter can be controlled from your mobile device via the Free SVS App, or using the buttons on the rear panel interface.

page 12 | owner’s manual

PB-3000

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 placed. If you have fl exibility, there’s an artistry to subwoofer placement that can be aided by understanding some basic acoustic principles and set-up techniques.

If you are limited to a single subwoofer location, it’s best to fi nd the ideal listening location in the room. You’ll notice as you move through the room, bass response will vary signi fi cantly. This is due to the complex pattern of standing sound waves in the room. Sometimes simply moving a few feet in any given direction can improve the balance and accuracy dramatically. Once you fi nd the ‘subwoofer sweet spot’ in the room – reserve that seat for yourself!

Corner Placement

Corner placement of a subwoofer reduces the potential to encounter nulls, which are acoustic cancellation points or ‘dead spots’ in the room. While this can often make for hugely impactful bass, it can sometimes result in a “boomy” sound depending on your listening position. If you experience this, you can use the tuning controls to blend your PB-3000 more smoothly with your speakers or try pulling it further away from the walls to smooth out the bass response.

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PB-3000

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 localization e ﬀ ects.

Side Wall Placement

Side wall placement is less frequently used but can be an e ﬀ ective subwoofer location for excellent accuracy and output.

page 14 | owner’s manual

PB-3000

SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER ROOM PLACEMENT

Dual Subwoofer Placement

Based on our own extensive testing, and research done by the professional audio community, we recommend the following placement options for dual subwoofers:

• Opposite diagonal front/rear corners.

• At the mid-points of the side walls.

• Front stage in the corners.

• Front stage fl anking the center channel

to the inside of the main speakers.

While the fi rst two options are proven performers with typically excellent results, they are often di ﬃ cult to implement in a living/family room environment. All rooms are di ﬀ erent, so we recommend staying fl exible and trying all possible placement options for the best results.

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PB-3000

SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER CONTROL OPTIONS

Your SVS PB-3000 Subwoofer can be controlled from the new SVS Mobile App or via the rear panel for unprecedented fl exibility when optimizing performance for room layout, speakers, system set-up and more.

SVS Subwoofer App

Our groundbreaking SVS Subwoofer DSP app is available for free via the Apple® App® Store and

Google Play™ Store. Just search “SVS App” and follow the prompts to download to your mobile device. Once installed, there’s a helpful tutorial that will guide you through each option and provide common settings to simplify the process. The SVS App operates via Bluetooth and is the only way to access all of the advanced control features available on your PB-3000. It is the most convenient option for controlling every feature.

HOME / VOLUME -22

0 20 40 50 100

-2

-4

PARAMETRIC EQ

PEQ1

ACTIVE

PEQ2

ACTIVE

PEQ3

DISABLED

-6

-8

-10

PRESET MOVIE

OPTIONS LOW PASS FILTER

-12

FREQ: 200 Hz

BOOST: 0 dB

Q FACTOR: 1.2

200

Rear Subwoofer Panel

The rear panel features intuitive control options for adjusting volume, low pass frequency and phase.

SVS SOUNDPATH WIRELESS

AUDIO ADAPTER

30Hz

0°

40Hz 60Hz

90°

VOL

AUTO

[amber]

[blue]

LOW

PASS

90Hz 140Hz LFE LOW PASS

180° PHASE

PHASE

UP (+)

AUTO / ON

LOW PASS FREQUENCY

PHASE

VOLUME

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PB-3000

SUBWOOFER ADVANCED SUBWOOFER CONTROLS

Volume

Adjust to make your system’s low end more powerful and extended while remaining accurate.

The subwoofer should sound like it’s naturally adding bass for all the speakers without overly drawing attention to itself. Di ﬀ erent content has di ﬀ erent levels of output so it’s normal to adjust volume based on source material and your personal listening preferences.

Low Pass Filter

Enables smooth sonic transition and fl at frequency response between speakers and the subwoofer. This allows you to control the upper frequency cut-o ﬀ to blend with main speakers.

It also allows you to adjust slope, or the rate at which the low pass fi lter rolls o ﬀ . If using an AV

Receiver with a Subwoofer Output, leave in the OFF position.

Phase Adjustment

Solves sound wave cancellation issues at speci fi c frequencies and perfectly aligns the arrival of output from speakers and subwoofers to your listening position. Normally set to 0° if the subwoofer is near the main speakers. Adjusting Phase shifts timing of the subwoofer output to align with the main speakers or additional subwoofers.

Polarity (SVS App Only)

In some cases, reversing polarity solves dips or humps at the crossover frequency between a subwoofer and speaker and can be used to fi x bass nulls or overly boomy spots in the listening area. Reversing the electrical polarity of the subwoofer ampli fi er makes it so the woofer moves in when speaker drivers move out and is normally set to positive.

Parametric EQ (SVS App Only)

Powerful tool for removing peaks and dips in your listening area, and for creating custom subwoofer output based on personal listening preferences. Works best when used with acoustic measurements.

Allows you to set the desired center frequency of the fi lter, increase or decrease the SPL dB of the fi lter, or adjust the bandwidth of the fi lter.

Room Gain Compensation (SVS App Only)

Fixes bloated sounding bass by optimizing low frequency output and extension when too much sound wave density is being created by a small room.

Presets (SVS App Only)

Allows up to three pre-saved settings for movie, music and custom. This enables easy switching to optimize your PB-3000’s output and settings based on your speci fi c listening preferences with di ﬀ erent kinds of content. If using the SVS App, these presets can be renamed as desired.

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PB-3000

SUBWOOFER ADVANCED SUBWOOFER CONTROLS

Port Tuning (SVS App Only)

Port blocking allows custom tuning of your PB-3000 Subwoofer based on listening preference by exchanging max output for low frequency depth and quickness. Foam port plugs are available upon request by emailing [email protected]. When using the feature, always match port blocking with the selected tuning via the SVS Subwoofer App.

Two tunings are available:

Standard Tune = All ports open (highest maximum output)

Sealed tune = All ports plugged (best transient response)

System Settings (SVS App Only)

Allows you to make further customizations and reset your subwoofer to factory settings.

Subwoofer Name

Customize the name of your subwoofer for easy preset switching.

Subwoofer Standby

Choose whether to have your subwoofer in Auto, On (Default), or Trigger mode.

Reset

Resets PB-3000 Subwoofer back to original Factory Settings.

About this App

Provides version number and other information about the SVS App and also allows you to turn performance monitoring on/o ﬀ .

page 18 | owner’s manual

PB-3000

SUBWOOFER ADVANCED CONTROLS FEATURE TABLE

FEATURE OPTIONS & RANGES

FEATURE RANGE / OPTION

Volume -60dB – 0dB (1dB/step)

Low Pass Filter LP Frequency: 30Hz – 200Hz (1Hz/step)

LP Slope: 6dB, 12dB, 18dB, 24dB

Phase

Polarity

Parametric EQ

Room Gain Comp

Port Tuning

0° – 180° (1degree/step)

Positive (+) / Negative (-)

PEQ Frequency: 20 – 200Hz (1Hz/step)

PEQ Boost: -12.0 – 6.0dB (0.1dB/step)

PEQ Q Factor: 0.2 – 10.0 (0.1/step)

RGC Frequency: 25Hz, 31Hz, 40Hz

RGC Slope: 6dB, 12dB

Standard / Sealed owner’s manual | page 19

PB-3000

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 instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including ampli fi ers) 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 fi t 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 speci fi ed by the manufacturer.

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speci fi ed 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 quali fi ed 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 fi re or electric shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects fi lled 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 con fi ned space (e.g. built into furniture), the space must be ventilated to allow su ﬃ cient 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 fl ash 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 su ﬃ cient 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.

page 20 | owner’s manual

PB-3000

SUBWOOFER 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.

This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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 o ﬀ and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit di ﬀ erent from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

To comply with FCC’s and Industry Canada’s RF radiation exposure limits for general population/uncontrolled exposure, this device must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons.

WARNING: Any changes or modi fi cations to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

IC Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS 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.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil nedoit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

The device is compliance with RF fi eld strength limits, users can obtain Canadian information on

RF exposure and compliance.

Le présent appareil est conforme de ce matériel aux conformités ou aux limites d’intensité de champ RF, les utilisateurs peuvent sur l’exposition aux radiofréquences et la conformité d’acquérir les informations correspondante.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

CAN ICES-3 (B) /NMB-3(B) owner’s manual | page 21

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SUBWOOFER CLEANING & CABINET CARE INTRUCTIONS

Your SVS Subwoofer may be gently cleaned as follows:

• Use a dry micro fi ber duster to remove any loose surface dust.

• Use a water-damp micro fi ber cloth to remove fi ngerprints, smudges and other contaminants. Wipe in one direction only, with the grain if applicable.

• Follow any damp cleaning immediately with a dry micro fi ber cloth. Again dry wipe in one direction only, with the grain if applicable.

WARRANTY & SUPPORT

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 free from defects in the workmanship for 5 years from date of purchase.

This, and all of the SVS customer Bill of Rights can be viewed online at: www.svsound.com/bill-of-rights.

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS

Our SVS Sound Experts are standing by from Monday to Friday form 9AM-9PM ET, Saturday from

12PM-6PM, and Sunday from 12PM-4PM to assist you with subwoofer set-up and optimization,

AV Receiver settings and more. They can be reached by phone, email or chat via the options below.

www.svsound.com • [email protected] • (877) 626-5623

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