SubCast
Transmitter/Receiver Subwoofer Kit
Rev. A
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Thank you for purchasing a Soundcast Systems wireless product.
Soundcast products offer the highest quality, interference free wireless
audio transmission system available today.
You must have both a powered subwoofer and an audio video
receiver or processor in order to complete your Soundcast
SubCast system!
Read these instructions before operating.
Follow all instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Keep these instructions for future reference.
AC/DC Adapter Power Supply
Use only the AC/DC adapter that was supplied by Soundcast
Systems. Do not use a substitute AC/DC adapter. Using an incorrect
AC/DC adapter may cause damage to the product and will void its
warranty.
Caution:
Risk of electric shock. Do not tamper with, modify, open or
disassemble.
1. Do not use near water or in wet environment.
2. Do not immerse in water or any liquid.
3. Clean only with dry cloth.
4. Use only as directed in this user manual.
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5. Do not install or use near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifi ers) that
produce heat.
6. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. (US Models)
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. The
wide blade is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fi t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
7. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched,
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the power supply.
8. Use only cables and accessories specifi ed for use with the power
supply.
9. Unplug the power supply when unused for long periods of time or
during lightning storms.
Servicing is required when the power supply has been damaged in
any way, such as if the power supply cord or plug is damaged, if
liquid has been spilled, if objects have fallen onto the power supply, if
the power supply has been exposed to rain or moisture, if the power
supply does not operate normally, or if the power supply has been
dropped.
Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel.
Disconnect from the mains wall socket by pulling on the mains power
plug, not the cord.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THE POWER SUPPLY TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SubCast SWK-510 US (120 volts)
SubCast SWK-520 UK, EC, AUS (240 volts)
3.5 mm Mini to RCA cable
(2) USB Cables
(2) AC/DC Adapters
Owners Manual
SubCast Transmitter
(2) Magnetic Bases
SubCast Receiver
RCA single/RCA single LFE Cable
RCA to RCA Cable
RCA single/RCA Dual cable
The following items are included in this package:
Velcro
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Installation:
Installing the AC adapters
Insert the (2) wall socket plug adapters into the slot on the (2) AC/DC
power supplies that came with your SubCast kit. The plug adapters
that are in your box should be the correct type for your country’s
mains sockets.
If the included plug adapters do not fi t your mains
wall socket, please return the unit to your retail dealer
for an
exchange.
Plug the AC adapter into an AC mains wall socket and
attach one of the USB cords to the transmitter or to the receiver
by inserting one end into the correct socket on the back of the
Transmitter/Receiver and the other into
the USB port on the AC/DC adapter.
Complete this operation with each
unit included in your kit. A green light
will glow on the base of each unit
indicating you have power.
On the back of your SubCast
Mini-jack
RCA-jack
USB port
AC/DC Adaptor as illustrated above. You will also
see two RCA jacks - a red one indicating right and a
white one indicating left. These are to be connected
to the LFE
(SubWoofer)
output on your audio video
receiver or processor using the RCA single to RCA dual
connecting cable provided with your SubCast kit. If
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transmitter you will fi nd
four jacks. One is for the
USB port
to connect
the USB cable to the
AC/DC
Adapter
your AV receiver does not have an LFE output, you can connect the
SubCast transmitter to any line level output jacks that are available,
such as record/tape-out using the included RCA to RCA stereo
cable. If you do not have an LFE output on your AV receiver and your
receiver does not have any line level outputs, it is still possible to
connect the SubCast transmitter directly to the “B” speaker terminals
using a special adapter from Soundcast. Please contact Soundcast
directly at the number listed at the end of this section for details. The
remaining mini-jack is an output jack that can be used to connect to
a second SubCast transmitter if you want to use additional powered
subwoofers.
To complete your SubCast system you will need to connect your
SubCast Receiver to your powered subwoofer. Please connect
the AC/DC adapter to the SubCast Receiver in the same manner
described above. Then connect the receiver to your subwoofer by
running the single RCA to RCA cable from the left (white) jack on
the back of the SubCast Receiver to the LFE input on the powered
subwoofer. If your subwoofer has only stereo input jacks, then you
can use the included stereo RCA to RCA cable to connect both output
jacks of the SubCast Receiver to your subwoofer. Once you have
correctly installed your SubCast Receiver, you are ready to transmit
your music. The SubCast Receiver can be
attached to back of your subwoofer using
the included strip of Velcro
®
.
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alternate
AC/DC
Adapter
Your SubCast Transmitter has been set at the factory for the output
voltage of most common component devices. However, should you
fi nd that signal received by your SubCast Receiver is much lower in
volume than you might expect, there is a small sensitivity switch
(IN)
on the bottom of the SubCast Transmitter. You can place this switch
into the other more sensitive position
(Lo)
, if you need to improve the
overall gain of your system. Please
use the tip of a pen or pencil to
move this switch.
Your subwoofer should be installed
at a distance of no more than 150
feet (45 meters) from your SubCast
Transmitter. In addition to the green
power light in the bottom plate of the
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transmitter and receiver, the front of the plate will also glow blue once
the wireless link is established. Once the link is in place, you should
be able to hear the bass music from your AV receiver through the
SubCast Receiver connected to your subwoofer. Make sure both units
are set on the same transmitting channel.
See explanation of this
feature below.
You can leave the SubCast system hooked up 24 hours per day if you
wish to do so – it is designed for continuous operation. However, if
you do not intend to use the system for an extended period of time,
you should disconnect the power supplies from the wall outlets to
conserve energy.
Additional Features
Your SubCast Transmitter has a multi-room
(M)
and same room
(S)
selector switch on the bottom of the unit
(RM)
. It is set at the factory
for same room
(S)
applications. This will maximize the performance
when you are transmitting bass music to a subwoofer located in
the same room as the AV receiver or processor. In this position, the
IN RM
CH
Lo Hi
M S
1 2 3
Select Low or High Sensitivity
Select Multi- Room (M) or Same Room (S)
sounds coming from the subwoofer will
be properly coordinated with action on
the screen or the music being played
through your system. However, if you
wish to transmit music to powered
subwoofer in another room, then you will
need to select the multi room position
(M). This will improve the performance
at great distances, but it will only be
useful if the rest of the audio signals
in the room are also being transmitted
with Soundcast products.
This is
not a recommended application for
SubCast.
Each SubCast transmitter can operate up to two SubCast Receivers.
This means you can purchase a second SubCast Receiver from your
retailer and transmit audio to two different subwoofers in your house.
You can also connect two SubCast Transmitters to the same audio
source using the output of one transmitter linked to input of another
transmitter. By linking two transmitters in this manner, and by using
two SubCast Receivers for each one, you can create a four subwoofer
system. Please remember that the same music source will be heard
in all subwoofers and that you can only link a maximum of two
transmitters in this fashion. You will need to set the two transmitters
on different channels by using the channel selector switch on the back
of the unit and matching the channel selector switch on receiver units.
See next page.
It is also possible to operate two entirely different Soundcast systems
in the same household if you wish. Two transmitters can operate
within the same 150 foot (45 meter) radius by using the channel
selector switch on the back of the unit. All Soundcast products come
from the factory with Channel 1 selected. On the back or bottom of
SubCast Receivers
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each Soundcast unit there is a three position selector switch to allow
the user to select different transmission channels.
When you wish to use two Soundcast systems at the same time,
leave one system on Channel 1
and move the selector switch to on
the second system to Channel 2 or
3. Please remember that both the
transmitter and receiver or Soundcast
wireless speaker system must be
Soundcast Systems
San Diego, California
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IN RM
CH
Lo Hi
M S
1 2 3
Channel selector 1, 2, or 3
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set on the same Channel. When set this way, the two systems will not
confl ict with each other and you can use two different music sources
operating two different audio systems in the same house.
The Channel selector switch will also allow you to eliminate the signal
from a neighbor’s Soundcast system. If you live in an apartment
building and fi nd that you receive music from another Soundcast
system, simply move the selector switches on your Soundcast
Transmitter and Receiver to a different Channel and the unwanted
signal will stop being received.
Should you have any additional questions concerning the installation
or use of your Soundcast products, please contact Soundcast via
E-mail at:
Information to User
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 equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the
limits for 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 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
following measures.
• Reorient or relocate the
receiver or transmitter
• 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
Any changes or modifi cations
not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Soundcast Systems
San Diego, California
US only 1-800-722-1293
www.soundcastsystems.com
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USA & Canada Warranty
Soundcast Systems warrants to the end
user (“Customer”) that the hardware
product will be free from defects in
workmanship and materials, under
normal use and service, for the following
length of time from the date of purchase
from Soundcast or an authorized retailer:
One (1) Year.
Soundcast Systems’ sole obligation
under this express warranty shall be,
at its option and expense, to repair
the defective product or part, deliver
to Customer an equivalent product or
part to replace the defective item. All
products that are replaced will become
the property of Soundcast Systems.
Replacement products may be new
or refurbished. Soundcast Systems
warrants any replaced or repaired
product or part for a period of ninety (90)
days from shipment, or the remainder of
the initial warranty period, whichever is
longer.
In no case shall Soundcast be
responsible for damage to any
connected audio equipment, including
the iPod, resulting from misuse, abuse,
neglect, improper installation or testing,
unspecifi ed application, modifi cation
or alteration of or tampering with
Soundcast products.
If you need warranty service on
your Soundcast Products
All warranty returns should be sent to
Soundcast’s Warranty Repair Service
Center freight prepaid through the
original selling retailer and must be
accompanied by a copy of the original
sales receipt. Direct returns from
consumers will also be accepted, but only
if accompanies by a Return Merchandise
Authorization number (RMA) issued by
Soundcast in advance of any shipment to
the Soundcast Warranty Repair Service
Center. Units returned without an RMA
number to Soundcast may be subject to
refusal or signifi cant delays. Please ship
the authorized return to Soundcast within
15 days of the issuance of the RMA.
Repaired or replacement units will be
shipped to you at Soundcast’s expense.
Any units with no trouble found will be
returned to you freight collect. Soundcast
Systems will give you the proper return
address when the RMA is issued. Do
not return the defective unit directly to
Soundcast Systems.
For Warranty Service Please Contact:
Soundcast Systems
Warranty Claim Department
San Diego, California
US only 1-800-722-1293
customersupport@soundcastsystems.
com
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Soundcast Systems
San Diego, California
US only 1-800-722-1293
customersupport@
soundcastsystems.com
www.soundcastsystems.com
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