Bowers & Wilkins PV1 PV1/WIT Manual De Usuario

Besides its full bass extension the PV1 can 

be set at either of two ‘tamed’ output settings,

which allow it to perform in resonating rooms 

or at exceptional volumes.

Three settings on the PV1’s low-pass filter

control allow its cut-off frequency to be matched

to the ‘roll-off’ frequency of the main speakers

in a two-channel audio set-up.

As befits something as simple as a bubble, the user

controls on the PV1 have been made as straight-

forward as possible without sacrificing any of the

flexibility that marks out the best subwoofers.

Versatility is important. As the PV1 demon-

strates, a good subwoofer is much more  than just

a boom box. It is able to dovetail with and enhance

any kind of home theatre or audio set-up, in any

kind of room. The PV1 is provided with a group 

of elementary technical features that allow you to

tailor its output precisely to your needs and those

of your system. Once you have set these, you may

never need to worry about them again.

If your room has a noticeable low-frequency

resonance, or if the subwoofer is operating at 

high volume, you might need to reduce the bass

extension using the EQ control. Normally this is 

set to maximum, but the PV1 offers two reduced

settings. The phase switch has two settings; choose

the one that offers the fullest sound. 

In a home theatre system, the processor will

control the volume and filtering of the subwoofer,

but the PV1 includes two more controls to help

blend the PV1’s output with that of a two-channel

audio set-up. A volume adjustment is used to

match the loudness of the subwoofer to that of the

main speakers, and the low-pass frequency control

allows its bass range to be dovetailed with the

other speakers’ ‘roll-off’ frequency.

Finally, the Mode (On/Standby) switch includes

a middle, enery conserving position of Auto. The

unit remains in Standby mode until it receives a

signal, whereupon it fires up instantaneously. If, after

being active, five minutes passes without a signal,

the PV1 automatically resumes Standby mode.

We’re fairly sure, though, that you’ll want to

keep the bubble busy.

Techno bubble

A simple set of sockets and

switches on the PV1 mean 

it couldn’t be easier to hook

up the unit to a new or

existing system, and to get 

the whole ensemble playing 

in total harmony.