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Pair a Modular 12″ Subwoofer Expansion to DRAGON

Firmware 3.X adds the ability to pair 12” subwoofers, as well as up to 4 subwoofer cabinets with your DRAGON Home Surround Sound System. 

 

Upgrade your firmware to Ver 3.X (For systems with Dual-Opposing 8” Subwoofers only)

Check if your system needs a firmware upgrade. If required, use the USB drive included with your Modular 12” Subwoofer Expansion to upgrade the system. After a successful firmware upgrade, perform a factory reset. 

 

Refer to the Quick Start Guide for detailed instructions.

 

Set the appropriate subwoofer configuration type

  1. Press “HOME 🏠” to open the On-Screen Display (OSD). 

  2. Navigate to System tab > ‘Subwoofers Manual Pairing’.

  3. Press ◀️▶️ on your remote to ‘Choose from 3 options’ and set the appropriate configuration type for your setup:

    • 8” + 12” Subs: For a system with a mix of cabinet types.

    • 12” Subs Only: For a system with 12" subwoofers only.

    • 8” Subs Only: For a system with dual-opposing 8" subwoofers only.​

💡 Choose the correct configuration type. If you change subwoofer configuration later, you will need to re-pair the right dual-opposing 8” subwoofer. 

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Configuration with 8” + 12” Subs

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Configuration with 12” Subs Only

Re-pair your existing right dual-opposing 8” subwoofer (for applicable systems only)

If your system came with FW2.6 and below, after upgrading your firmware to FW3.X or later, re-pair the existing right subwoofer before pairing new subwoofers.
 

1. Ensure the affected subwoofer is powered on. Press and hold the pairing button behind the subwoofer until the blue LED blinks rapidly.

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💡 The subwoofer will stay in pairing mode for 120 seconds. Complete the remaining steps within this timeframe.

2. Press and hold the INPUT button on top of the main unit for 8 seconds.

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The main unit will display ‘WIRELESS PAIR’ on the LED display and search for a subwoofer to pair. 


Once successful, the OSD will show that the subwoofer has been connected. A solid blue LED on the subwoofer also indicates successful pairing with the main unit. Keep this configuration screen open.

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Configuration with 8” + 12” Subs

If the above steps do not result in successful pairing:

Pair your 12” Subwoofer

  1. Connect the 12” subwoofer to power. Toggle the switch to “ON”.

  2. Press and hold the pairing button behind the subwoofer until the blue LEDs blink rapidly.

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💡 The subwoofer will stay in pairing mode for 120 seconds. Complete the remaining steps within this timeframe.

2. Press and hold the INPUT button on top of the main unit for 8 seconds.

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The main unit will display ‘WIRELESS PAIR’ on the LED display and search for a subwoofer to pair. 

 

Once successful, the OSD will show that the 12” subwoofer has been connected.

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Configuration with 8” + 12” Subs

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Configuration with 12” Subs Only

A solid blue LED on the 12” subwoofer also indicates successful pairing with the main unit, along with the assigned subwoofer number:

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*12” Subwoofers will only be assigned #3 and #4 when using ‘12” Subs Only’.

4. To pair another subwoofer, repeat the steps above. Up to 4 subwoofer cabinets can be paired.

If the above steps do not result in successful pairing:

Additional Notes

When 12" subwoofer(s) are added to a system with a pair of original 8" subwoofers:

  • The original 8" subwoofers will always be assigned as subwoofer 3 or 4.

  • The 12" subwoofer(s) will always be assigned as subwoofer 1 or 2.

 

If only 12" subwoofers are connected, the number assigned will generally be in the order the subwoofers were paired. The assigned number does not impact system performance.

⚠️ The following subwoofer configurations are not supported by DRAGON:

  • 3 x 12” with 1 x 8” Subwoofers

  • 1 x 12” with 3 x 8” Subwoofers

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