BassMatrix Series Manualw w w . c h r y s a l i s a c o u s t i c s . c o m1C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SCongratulations on your purchase of a Chrysalis BassMatrix™ subwoofer system. This system represents the state-of-the-art in home audioreproduction and will provide you with years of listening pleasure when properly cared for. Read and follow this instruction manual toinsure safe and proper system connection and operation.Caution!Please observe the following instructions to insure safe and proper system operation.Note: Do not leave unit in direct sunlight or use in high humidity environments!!!Warning!To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open speaker enclosure oramp chassis cover. Please observe all warnings on the equipment itself. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicequestions to your authorized Chrysalis dealer.P r i o r t o I n s t a l l a t i o n :Please unpack the system carefully. This unit is heavy. Use caution when lifting or moving to avoid injury. Please save the carton and allpackaging materials for future use. Packing this unit in any other carton may result in severe damage when shipping. Record the serialnumber in the space provided on page 13 for future reference.Pro duc t Features• DSP-controlled• 4 selectable presets for customized listening mode• Night-mode setting• Mute control• Built-in 185 watt (RMS) power amplifier (BassMatrix-10)• Built-in 200 watt (RMS) power amplifier (BassMatrix-12)• Adjustable (60 to 150 Hz) low-pass crossover with Subwoofer Direct setting• Speaker-level inputs and outputs• 80 or 100 Hz high-pass crossover• Line-level inputs and outputs• Signal sensing auto turn on/off with bypass option• Variable volume control• Selectable phase control (0, 90, 180, or 270 degrees)• Dual staggered low-pass crossover; 12 dB/octave initial, 24 dB/octave ultimate• Anti-clipping circuit• Over excursion protection• Slot loaded designP r e p a r e f o r I n s t a l l a t i o nYour new Chrysalis subwoofer provides for a number of installation options. Read all the installation information below in order todetermine which installation option is best for your system. Remember to perform all installation procedures with system power turnedoff to prevent possible damage.