User manual ATLANTIC TECHNOLOGY 10 CSB - INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Instruction Manual 10 CSB Corner Subwoofer 2 Safety Precautions 10 CSB Corner Subwoofer Safety Precautions Table of Contents 2 3 4 5 Model 10 CSB 10 CSB Subwoofer Rear Panel Features Connecting Your Subwoofer CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer to qualified personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. This device generates a small amount of heat. Make sure nothing blocks the ventilation of the amplifier. The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 9 9 5 5 5 5 Example 1: Subwoofer Line Out/Low Level In Example 2: Sub Out/Low Level In, Two Subs Example 3: Preamp Line Out/Low Level In for 1 Subwoofer Example 4: Preamp Line Out/ Low Level In for Stereo Subwoofers Example 5: Preamp Line Out/Low Level In Dual Mono Subs Example 6: Speaker Out/High Level In for 1 Subwoofer Example 7: Speaker Our/High Level In for Stereo Subwoofers Placement System Initial Set Up Low-Level Connection Adding a Second Sub High-Level Connection High-Level Output 9 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 11 Care of Your Subwoofer Painting the Cabinet Specifications Subwoofer Troubleshooting Guide Subwoofer Tuning Without an SPL Meter or Test Tones How Much is Enough? Using the Low Pass Frequency Crossover Control The Phase Control A Word About Bass, Center Channel Modes and System Set Up Model 10 CSB Corner Subwoofer For Future Reference Record your serial numbers and date of purchase here: Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Congratulations on your purchase of an Atlantic Technology 10 CSB Corner subwoofer. The special design of this product allows it to be placed unobtrusively in the corner of your room, minimizing its visual impact. The unique shape of the subwoofer's cabinet combined with corner placement also provides the maximum amount of bass reinforcement, so your subwoofer will deliver optimum performance. This subwoofer uses an extremely high-performance driver with an oversized voice coil for low distortion, vented voice coil and vented basket for extremely high power handling and high-excursion, and a low-resonance cone for exceptionally deep response. The built-in low-noise amplifier has a linear power supply and preamp, coupled to a Class-D PWM output stage. This compact high-efficiency amplifier provides great sound with minimal heat and easy hookup in any system. The serial number is found on the back panel. Copyright © 2006 Atlantic Technology International. Specifications are those in effect at the time of printing. Atlantic Technology reserves the right to change specifications or designs at any time without notice. Subwoofer Rear Panel Instruction Manual 3 10 CSB Subwoofer Rear Panel Figure 1 1 2 STATUS LEVEL MIN MAX L/MONO LOW LEVEL RIGHT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 FREQ NORMAL 50 160 BYPASS LOWPASS PHASE 0 180 OFF AUTO ON STDBY INPUT HIGH LEVEL OUTPUT + RIGHT - - L/MONO + 110-120V 220-240V 11 POWER 10 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 12 ON OFF WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN AVIS:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLICANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 13 NOTE: Your amplifier's appearance may differ slightly from illustration 10 FUSE 115,T2AL/250V FUST 230V,T1.25AL/250V 110- 120VAC~ 60Hz 220- 240VAC~ 50Hz 180WATTS 1 Variable Level Control 6 Phase Control Product Model and Serial Number Use this control to set the level of bass desired 2 Status LED This will be green for "on" condition, amber for "standby" 3 This switch allows precise acoustic matching with satellite speaker systems whose output may be phase reversed. (pgs 5 and 10) 7 Write this number in the space provided on page 2 for future reference. 11 Voltage Select Switch Standby Switch Low Level Input This is the preferred input to connect to the subwoofer or LFE line out from your receiver/processor. (pgs 5 and 6) 4 Low Pass Control When in ON position, the amplifier will always be on. When in the AUTO position, the amplifier will be in Automatic Standby Mode. When in the OFF position, the amplifier is muted. (pages 5 and 9) 8 Voltage switch for use in different countries. This switch will be set when you receive the unit. Change this setting only when you are sure your application requires it. For US, the switch should be set to the 110-120V position. 12 On/Off Switch An adjustable (40Hz to 140Hz) @ 18dB/ octave low-pass crossover. (pgs 5 and 9) 5 High Level Input Low Pass Switch When in the NORMAL position, adjustment of the crossover can be made by the Crossover Control. If being fed a prefiltered or THX signal, place the switch at the BYPASS position. (pgs 5 and 9) Use this input if your receiver/processor lacks a line-level output, or if you have some other reason to do so. (pgs 5 and 8) 9 Use this switch to turn the amplifier completely on or off. 13 AC Input and Fuse Holder High Level Output If using the high level input, you may connect your right and left satellites here. This output has a high-pass filter to help avoid overdriving of satellites. (pgs 5 and 8) Use the included power cord to connect your amplifier to a wall outlet. (pgs 5 and 6) 4 Features 10 CSB Corner Subwoofer Features Your Atlantic Technology powered subwoofer has been engineered using the latest technology and finest components available. It features: Two low level inputs, two high level inputs with highpass outputs A long-throw composite cone driver with a vented motor structure and an oversized high temperature, 4-layer voice coil This powerful driver has a very stiff cone that acts like a piston throughout its operating range. Its massive magnetic motor assembly and high temperature component parts deliver exceptional performance and reliability. Either input may be used with either mono or stereo feed. This allows great flexibility of installation method and hookup. Highpass filter at high level output reduces bass overdriving of satellites, preserving clarity. A Phase rotary control (0-180º) Sealed enclosure design for low distortion and deep bass output Sealed enclosure woofer designs are inherently low in distortion, and deliver deep smooth bass response with a gradual and predictable roll-off below resonance. As with all Atlantic Technology subwoofers, we have paid close attention to providing accurate musical bass reproduction along with terrific special effects. High-current amplifier The output stage of this amplifier is a highly efficient PWM switching type capable of very high current delivery for exceptional driver control and cool operation. It has been precision matched and equalized to our rugged drivers. Together they deliver powerful, controlled bass with great articulation and authority. This switch allows precise acoustic matching with satellite speaker systems whose output may be phase reversed. This control also allows you to compensate for unusual room acoustics that occur when the woofer is physically separated from the main speakers. Be sure to try the Phase control across its range when you set up your subwoofer. Even if you've simply changed the built-in crossover settings it's a good idea to recheck the phase control since the crossover and phase controls acoustically interact with each other. Pay particular attention to the transition of bass from the woofer to the satellites, listening for smooth and well defined bass throughout the range. Automatic standby operation, LED indicator A useful in room working frequency range of 25Hz to 150Hz Many subwoofers offer specifications that look great on paper, but in real world use deliver less than promised. Atlantic Technology subwoofers are over-designed to ensure that they will deliver their rated performance in your room, when properly placed and adjusted. Automatic standby features signal sensing turn-on with 10-15 minute turn-off delay. There's a multi-color LED status indicator that lets you know when the unit is on or in standby. Automatic Standby can be defeated by placing the rear mounted switch in the ON position. An AC cord power input socket and fuse holder Your subwoofer comes supplied with a heavy-duty detachable power cord. Voltage Selector An adjustable (50Hz to 160Hz) @ 18dB per octave LowPass crossover The steep upper end roll-off slope of 18dB per octave allows for much better bass integration with the satellite speakers while making the woofer less localizable. NOTE: If you are using a surround Processor/Receiver that includes its own filtered subwoofer output (or a THX Certified Processor/ Receiver), we strongly recommend that you set the crossover control to the Bypass position. Easily accessible with a screwdriver tip.When changing voltage setting also change fuse accordingly. Designed and built to meet all current UL/CSA and European safety requirements Connections Instruction Manual 5 Connecting Your Subwoofer The Atlantic Technology 10 CSB is simple to hook up, offering several connection methods for maximum flexibility. Study the system diagrams starting on the next page. Once you have found the example which most closely matches your system, hook up your subwoofer(s) as shown in that diagram. Low-Level Connection In most cases, we suggest using the low-level (RCA jack) subwoofer line out or preamp output if your receiver/processor has one. Simply connect your subwoofer with high quality shielded cables as shown in the diagrams. Use the diagram that best suits your connection requirements. Adding a Second Sub Use the supplied y-adapter to connect the cable from the second sub. This may be located at either end of the first sub's input cable. High-Level Connection Alternately, you may use the high-level (speaker) inputs. We recommend that you connect your new Subwoofer(s) using high quality wire of 16 gauge or larger. There are many respected manufacturers in the audio industry that specialize in speaker wire and interconnect cables suitable for your new system. Please consult your audio/video dealer for more specific information. High-level Output When using the high level inputs, connect your front left and right speakers here. This method is primarily intended for systems without a built-in crossover or a dedicated subwoofer output. The signal that comes from the High-level Output jacks is high-pass filtered to avoid overdriving these speakers with deep bass. The characteristics of this filter are designed for maximum compatibility with Atlantic speakers. WARNING: To prevent risk of electrical shock or damage to your equipment, always unplug all component AC cords before proceeding with speaker and component connections! The last step in wiring your system should be plugging in the AC cords! 6 Connections 10 CSB Corner Subwoofer Example 1: Subwoofer Line Out/Low Level In This is the simplest, most common connection. STATUS L/MONO MAX LOW LEVEL RIGHT NORMAL 160 BYPASS LOWPASS Subwoofer OFF AUTO ON STDBY Receiver/Processor 180 Example 2: Sub Out/Low Level In, Two Subs 2A. Y-Adapter located at Receiver/Processor STATUS INPUT L/MONO HIGH LEVEL LOW LEVEL RIGHT OUTPUT Y-Adapter MAX HT 160 Subwoofer 1 STATUS L/MONO BYPASS NORMAL LOWPASS L/MONO - + Receiver/Processor MAX 180 OFF AUTO ON LOW LEVEL STDBY RIGHT Subwoofer CAUTION2 160 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN NORMAL BYPASS INPUT LOWPASS LEVEL NING: SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN HIGH UE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR 2B. Y-Adapter located at one Subwoofer ON STDBY L/MONO OUTPUT LEVEL WARNING HT STATUS OFF AUTO HE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE ANCE 180 TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER SERVICEABLE LOW . REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL MAX Y-Adapter - - L/MONO + RIGHT INPUT Subwoofer 1 NORMAL 160 STATUS BYPASS HIGH LEVEL LOWPASS L/MONO OUTPUT MAX CAUTION + L/MONO HT 180 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN - - Receiver/Processor OFF AUTO ON LOW LEVEL STDBY RIGHT NING: SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN Subwoofer 2 UE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR NORMAL BYPASS INPUT LOWPASS HIGH HE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER SERVICEABLE LEVEL . REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL OFF AUTO ON WARNING CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 160 STDBY OUTPUT Connections Instruction Manual 7 Example 3: Preamp Line Out/Low Level In for 1 Subwoofer This arrangement is for owners of stereo receivers/amplifiers with Preamp outputs. STATUS L/MONO MAX LOW LEVEL RIGHT NORMAL 160 BYPASS LOWPASS Subwoofer OFF AUTO ON STDBY Receiver/Processor 180 Example 4: Preamp Line Out/ Low Level In for Stereo Subwoofers Note that the L/MONO input is used on both subwoofers. INPUT STATUS HIGH L/MONO LEVEL LOW LEVEL OUTPUT RIGHT L/MONO MAX RIGHT - - + BYPASS LOWPASS L/MONO Subwoofer 1 160 STATUS NORMAL Y-Adapter Y-Adapter MAX 180 OFF AUTO ON LOW LEVEL STDBY RIGHT Receiver/Processor CAUTION 160 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Subwoofer 2 NORMAL BYPASS INPUT ARNING: SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN LOWPASS SQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR Example 5: Preamp Line Out/Low Level In Dual Mono Subs HIGH ON LEVEL OFF AUTO STATUS WARNING E THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE STDBY L/MONO OUTPUT LICANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER SERVICEABLE 180 IDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL MAX RIGHT - - L/MONO + LOW Y-Adapters LEVEL RIGHT INPUT Subwoofer 1 NORMAL 160 STATUS BYPASS HIGH LEVEL LOWPASS L/MONO OUTPUT Y-Adapter Y-Adapter OFF AUTO + MAX CAUTION L/MONO RIGHT 180 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN - - ON LOW LEVEL STDBY RIGHT Receiver/Processor ARNING: SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN Subwoofer 2 SQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR NORMAL BYPASS INPUT LOWPASS HIGH E THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE LICANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER SERVICEABLE LEVEL IDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICEON OFF AUTO PERSONNEL WARNING CAUTION 160 STDBY STATUS LEVEL L/MONO 8 Connections MIN MAX LOW LEVEL RIGHT 10 CSB Corner Subwoofer Example 6: Speaker Out/High Level In for 1 Subwoofer FREQ This is the most common method for connecting a subwoofer to a system without a dedicated subwoofer line NORMAL BYPASS out or preamp outputs. The signal that comes from the High-Level Output jacks is hi-pass filtered to prevent 50 160 LOWPASS overdriving the satellites with deep bass frequencies. PHASE 0 180 OFF AUTO ON STDBY INPUT HIGH LEVEL OUTPUT + RIGHT - - L/MONO + Subwoofer Receiver/Processor Right Speaker STATUS Left Speaker STATUS 0-240V LEVEL MIN MAX L/MONO LOW LEVEL RIGHT LEVEL MIN MAX L/MONO LOW CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN LEVEL Example 7: Speaker Out/High Level In for Stereo Subwoofers RIGHT FREQ FREQ OFF WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN 50 160 LOWPASS AVIS:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR NORMAL BYPASS This is the most common method for connecting 2 subwoofers to a system without a dedicated subwoofer line out or BYPASS outputs. Note that the L/MONO High Level input is Preamp NORMAL LOWPASS used 50 both left and right subwoofers. on 160 OFF AUTO 0 180 PHASE WARNING OFF AUTO ON INPUT HIGH LEVEL OUTPUT PHASE ON STDBY STDBY TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS 0 APPLICANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER SERVICEABLE 180 PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL INPUT HIGH LEVEL OUTPUT VAC~ 6 0 H z VAC~ 5 0 H z WATT S + RIGHT - - L/MONO + + RIGHT - - L/MONO + Right Subwoofer Left Subwoofer Receiver/Processor 220-240V Right Speaker 110-120V CAUTION POWER 220-240V Left Speaker RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN OFF WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN AVIS:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NEON OUVRIR PAS OFF WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLICANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL You can connect to the High-level inputs by removing 1/2" of insulation from each wire end, CAUTION twisting the strands of wire together and placing the wire into the appropriate terminal's hole on the rear of the subwoofer while pushing the adjacent latch as illustrated. Be careful WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN AVIS:RISQUE DE strands of wire touch across connections. that no stray CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING It is important to observe polarity while making speaker connections: red (+) terminals on the amplifier to red (+) on the speaker, black (­) on the amplifier to black (­) on the speaker. Look carefully at the wires you are using and note that one of the wires in each pair will be marked by either the conductor color, printing on the wire jacket, a ridge on one side of the wire jacket, or a thread intertwined with the wire strands. By convention, the marked wire is connected to the red (+) terminal. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLICANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 10- 1 2 0 VA C~6 0 H z 20-240VAC ~5 0 H z 1 8 0WAT T S FUSE 115,T2AL/250V FUST 230V,T1.25AL/250V 110 -12 0VAC~6 0Hz 22 0-2 40VAC~50Hz 18 0WATTS Placement Instruction Manual 9 Placement use the level control on the rear panel of the sub to make this adjustment. If you decide not to use an SPL meter try to set all the speaker levels the same using the Test Tones. Of course, this will be more difficult without the meter, especially for the subwoofer. Subwoofer Tuning Without an SPL Meter or Test Tones Start by listening with the subwoofer Crosscontrol set at around 100Hz (midpoint) or in the Bypass position if you're LEVEL L/MONO using a THX Certified processor or unit with LOW a built-in crossover. Set the phase control to MIN MAX LEVEL 0º, and the Variable Level Control (Figure RIGHT 6) to the minimum position. Play some music that you know has good FREQ bass content, and turn the level control up until you just start to hear the NORMAL BYPASS subwoofer working. Now, from your normal listening position, deter50 mine whether the160 subwoofer is playing loudly enough and filling in the LOWPASS bass frequencies of the music evenly. If adjustment is necessary, start by changing the setting in the processor orON the level control if your with OFF AUTO PHASE processor lacks a subwoofer level adjustment. over STATUS As you listen, adjust the phase control for image "solidity" during those 0 180 frequencies/musical notes which are shared with the satellites. STDBY How Much is Enough? Place the subwoofer in the corner of the room flush up against the walls, as shown.You will still obtain perfectly acceptable results even if there is a 2 or 3-inch distance between the subwoofer cabinet and the walls because of decorative baseboard wall molding or other obstruction. If using a single sub, either front corner is usable, however, try to avoid placement next to an open doorway, as this may cause excessive loss of bass energy. Also, try to avoid placement against a heater. The high temperatures may trigger the sub's protective circuitry resulting in temporary loss of output. Extreme high temperatures may result in damage to the sub. INPUT Sometimes people prefer more bass impact for movies, but using this setting for music can result in overpowering and HIGH unnatural bass reproLEVEL duction.You may wish to determine both a video level and an audio level if you find yourself falling into this camp. Remember however, the most OUTPUT common error people make when setting up their system is to play the subwoofer (and surrounds)-too loudly. Of course, the Home Theater + + Police will RIGHT you for L/MONO But should you desire the most not arrest this act. accurate overall reproduction, a well balanced sound from lowest bass to STATUS highest treble is the best way to get it. Have fun. Experiment. Enjoy. LEVEL L/MONO LOW UsingMIN Low Pass Frequency Crossover Control the MAX System Initial Set Up 110-120V 220-240V FREQ 50 When setting up a complete home theater we strongly recommend that you use a Sound Pressure Level meter. Radio Shack® has a good one POWER that is very affordably priced (approximately $40-50). To use this meter, turn on your system, put the Processor/Receiver in the Test Mode and ON OFF set its main volume control to 0dB. Sit in the prime listening position, set the SPL meter to the 70dB scale, Slow Response, and C Weighting. Now, holding the meter pointed up and in front of you, let the system cycle its test tone from speaker to speaker and set every speaker to the same level, typically 75dB, using the individual level settings in the Processor/ Receiver. As tempting as it may be to set the subwoofer and/or surround speakers higher than 75dB, listen again after calibration and see if you can acclimate to these levels. Try watching several different movies and keep in mind that the goal is to have a system that sounds like you're actually "in the movie." The Phase Control and Low Pass Frequency RIGHT Control work together to define the behavior of the CAUTION subwoofer in the frequency range NORMAL BYPASS where the sub and satellites play simulta160 neously. LOWPASS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN LEVEL The goal is to optimize the performancePASthe system by ensuring that AVIS:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE of OUVRIR the subwoofer and satellitesOFF AUTO cohesive and well integrated produce a ON PHASE WARNING sound "picture." STDBY 0 180 Most THIS APPLICANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO processors offer a choice of several surround sound receivers and USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL crossover frequencies, typically between 80 Hz and 120 Hz. If yours does, we recommend using the 100Hz setting when using small speakers such INPUT as those in the System 1200 or 2200. Consult your electronics owner's manual for more details. HIGH TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN Higher crossover frequencies pass more signals to LEVEL but can sound the sub, boomy and may be more easily localized to the subwoofer. Higher crossOUTPUT 11 0 - 1 2 0 VA C ~ 6 0 H z FUSE 115,T2AL/250V 2 to zero, and VA C ~ 5 For the subwoofer, begin with the processor's calibration set 2 0 -128400WAT T S 0 H z over frequencies may be suitable, however, when using very small satelFUST 230V,T1.25AL/250V lites that + no real low frequency performance. Settings lower than have + RIGHT L/MONO 10 Setup 10 CSB Corner Subwoofer 80Hz should be employed if you are using larger speakers that have extended bass response. This way, the subwoofer will only reproduce the very lowest bass frequencies that are in the range where the large main speakers begin to roll off. It's generally undesirable to have the main speakers and the subwoofer STATUS overlap too much. Larger speakers means a lower Low-pass crossover LEVEL L/MONO frequency, smaller speakers means a higher Low-pass crossover frequency. Consult the manufacturer's specified low frequency response LOW LEVEL for yourMIN speakers to determine the appropriate Low-pass setting main MAX RIGHT experimenting on your subwoofer. In the end, however, a little time spent will generally result in dramatically better bass response. FREQ Care of Your Subwoofer The 10 CSB is constructed from Medium Density Fiberboard. MDF is a non-resonant material ideal for speaker system enclosures. To clean the cabinet you may use a soft cloth either dry or slightly dampened with clean water. Be careful not to wet the cabinet or allow any water to enter the cabinet seams. Avoid placing your speakers in direct sunlight or near a source of heat that may, over time, damage the finish. IMPORTANT: Save Your Boxes! If you can do so, save the carton, packing pieces and plastic bags that came with your subwoofer. They will be useful in case you move or have to ship your subwoofer for any reason. In any case, save all packing materials until you are certain that the system has suffered no damage in shipment. If you find such damage, either visible or internal, contact your dealer immediately for the proper return procedure. The Phase Control 50 160 NORMAL BYPASS LOWPASS A subwoofer operating out of phase with the rest of the system won't provide optiOFF AUTO ON mum low frequency performance. Also, the PHASE subwoofer's phase can be affected by room STDBY acoustics. Since there is variation in the 0 180 industry regarding phase, a control that will adjust the phase of the subwoofer is provided on the amplifier panel. INPUT Listen to a monaural musical source with strong bass content. (For example, you can use the mono switch on an FM tuner or preamp, or HIGH use a Y-connector on the outputs of one of your source components to LEVEL get a mono signal.) OUTPUT Experiment with the position of the phase control to get the smoothest bass. + Careful listening will reveal the correct setting. In particular, + there will be a more integratedL/MONO between the satellites and the transition RIGHT subwoofer when they are properly phased. A Word About Bass, Center Channel Modes and System Set Up 0-240V Many surround processors and receivers feature a "Wide" and "Normal" mode for the center channel speaker. Atlantic Technology recommends that the center channel be operated in the "Normal" mode when using CAUTION a powered subwoofer. The center channel speaker will sound more dynamic and the intelligibility of the system will generally be improved when in the "Normal" mode. WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN OFF With discrete digital 5.1, 6.1, or 7.1 channel systems (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) many controllers provide a Bass Management option, which lets you WARNING TO front THE RISK OF speakers in a limited bandwidth (Small) or full set the REDUCE and rear FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLICANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER SERVICEABLE range (Large) mode. When TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNELAtlantic Technology PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING using a subwoofer with speakers we recommend setting such a controller to the Small position for all the speakers in the system, with one exception. AVIS:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR When using the high level input connected to your receiver/amplifier's left and right speaker outputs, set the "speaker size" for these left and right channels to "large." This will deliver full-range signals to the subwoofer. The left and right speakers are then connected to the sub's VAC ~ 6 0 H z VAC ~ 5 0 H zhigh level outputs, which have filtering to remove deep bass and therefore WATT S avoid overdriving these speakers. Specifications Instruction Manual 11 Painting the Cabinets The cabinet may be painted to blend in even better with your room's décor. First, clean the cabinet, using an appropriate cleaner such as non-ammonia Windex® or diluted Simple Green®. Then use a coat of primer, such as Glidden® interior/exterior Gripper® or Rust-Oleum® Rusty Metal Primer. Be sure to follow the primer's instructions. Specifications Type Bass driver Frequency response Amplifier power Peak output Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight Sealed enclosure, down-firing 10" (254mm) long-throw 30-250Hz, +/- 3dB 180 RMS 106dB in 2000 cu.ft. 22 x 19½ x 12" 559 x 496 x 305mm 35 lbs (16 kg) STATUS LEVEL MIN MAX L/MONO LOW LEVEL RIGHT FREQ NORMAL BYPASS LOWPASS 50 160 PHASE 0 180 OFF AUTO ON STDBY INPUT HIGH LEVEL OUTPUT + RIGHT - - L/MONO + 110-120V