User manual ATLANTIC TECHNOLOGY SA-350

Instruction Manual InWall Subwoofer System SA-350 Mono Subwoofer Amplifier SA-700 Dual Mono Subwoofer Amplifier For use with Atlantic Technology IWTS-8 SUB Woofer Module Only LEVEL TRIM LOCATION EQ PHASE 90 180 0 270 LOW PASS 80 BASS LEVEL 75 1.0 -10 Subwoofer 1 25 EQ 1 2 3 4 THX MUTE I ON/STDBY O 25 125 0.2 1.5 -20 0dB 50 THX / EXT 150 MIN THX / REF MAX 125 0.2 1.5 -20 0dB 50 THX / EXT 150 MIN THX / REF MAX FREQUENCY 75 WIDTH 1.0 ATTENUATION -10 90 180 0 270 80 Subwoofer 2 Atlantic Technology® I NNOVATIVE H OME T HEATER SA-700 Servo Controlled Subwoofer Amplifier SA-700 pictured This manual covers installation and operation of SA-350 Mono and SA-700 Dual Mono Subwoofer Amplifiers. Installation of the 8 SUB Woofer Module is covered separately by an instruction sheet included with the woofer. IN Atlantic Technology® NOVATIVE H OME T HEATER 2 Safety Precautions InWall Subwoofer System IMPORTANT NOTE These instructions are for Atlantic Technology InWall Subwoofer systems using the SA-350 Mono and SA-700 Dual Mono Subwoofer amplifiers. All instructions and information pertain to both systems. Note that the SA-350 amplifier only has one set of front mounted controls and one set of input/output connectors on the back and is designed to work with a single 8 SUB woofer module. The unique design of these drivers and amplifiers means that they must only be used together, with each other. You should never attempt to use a different amplifier with these woofers or different woofers with these amplifiers. Features 8 SUB Woofer s Ultra-long-throw 8" Coated Composite Molded Graphite polymer cone drivers with vented 8 pound motor structure and 1-3/4" high temperature, 4 layer voice coil A massive magnetic motor assembly and high temperature parts combined with a bumped out rear plate and compliant suspension allow very long travel capability for the cone. The result is amazing bass performance from a relatively small footprint. One of the most powerful 8" subwoofer drivers ever designed, the motor assembly is much more consistent with 15" woofers! s Sealed enclosure design provides for low distortion deep bass output Safety Precautions This design is inherently low in distortion and naturally delivers deep, smooth bass response with a gradual and predictable rolloff below resonance, ensuring accurate musical bass reproduction along with terrific special effects. SA-350 and SA-700 s 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. 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. Linear power high current discrete Class G amplifier conservatively rated at 350 watts RMS per channel with short term peak output ability in excess of 550 watts The fully discrete design utilizes audiophile grade component parts including an independent power supply for each channel with its own custom-wound, low-hum Toroidal transformer. Class G design means each of the power supplies is dual mode in operation, one for long term operation and the second for short term very high power peaks. High peak current delivers exceptional driver control. s Servo-control circuitry This circuit monitors woofer performance. If the servo-control detects driver distortion it immediately regains control and eliminates it, resulting in very high output levels at unusually low distortion levels. s Built-in Parametric Equalizer (pages 5 and 13) For Future Reference Record your speaker and amplifier serial numbers and date of purchase here: Model Number Designed to flatten and smooth bass response deviations caused by standing waves at the listening position in your room. s Four Built-in Program Equalization and one Reference setting (pages 7 and 14) We've carefully chosen and built in several preset bass EQ curves, plus a flat/THX response setting, to enhance your enjoyment of all program materials . s Serial Number Wireless Remote Operation (pages 7 and 14) Date of Purchase Control program EQs, volume trim adjustment, and full subwoofer muting from your listening position. s The serial number is found on the back of the speaker near the connecting terminals. A useful in room working frequency range of 20 Hz to 150Hz Introduction Instruction Manual s 3 Adjustable (50 Hz to 150 Hz) low-pass crossover (@ 24 dB per octave) with a THX/External setting (pages 5, 12 and 14) Table of Contents 4 InWall Subwoofer Systems 5 6 7 7 Amplifier Front Panel Amplifier Back Panel Remote Control Connecting Your Subwoofer Allows for much better bass integration with the satellite speakers while making the woofer less localizable. s Low level inputs, low level thruputs (pages 6 and 7) Thruputs allow daisy chaining of multiple subwoofers, or can act as a return path back to the processor. s Four position Phase Invert switch (pages 5, 12 and 14) Allows precise acoustic matching with satellite speaker systems whose output may be phase reversed. May also help to compensate for unusual room acoustics that can occur, causing a lack of or too much bass at the listening position. s 7 7 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 A convenient front panel mounted Level Control with a clickstop THX/REF input sensitivity setting (pages 5 and 14) Automatic standby operation with LED indicator (page 12) s Features signal sensing turn-on with 7-10 minute turn-off delay. s Low Level Connection (LO IN) Using the Low Level Thruput (THRU) High Level Connection (HI IN) SA-350 Low Level Connections SA-700 Low Level Connections with one SubOut/LFE Output SA-700 Low Level Connections with two SubOut/LFE Outputs SA-700 High Level Connections Power Connection System Setup and Operation Heavy-Duty detachable AC power cord and input socket (pages 6 and 12) Meets all current UL/CSA and European safety requirements s THX Ultra Certified (SA-700 only) THX is a group of performance standards and technologies developed by Lucasfilm Ltd. (of Star Wars fame). These are intended to ensure that what you hear (and see) on your home system, as closely as possible, matches what the director heard and saw during the final production mixdown of the film. THX is intended to enhance all surround formats including the latest discrete multi-channel digital types. Please note that THX is not a surround format itself. THX Ultra standards are based upon a room size of 3000 cubic feet (LxWxH). This doesn't mean certified components must be used in rooms this exact size. The room sizes simply provide a frame of reference, as they indicate that these systems must deliver a minimum level of performance in the specified area. 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 16 The LOW PASS Control Bass Management The PHASE Control Parametric Room Equalizer (EQ) Adjusting the Parametric EQ Using a Meter or Real Time Analyzer (RTA) Level Setting Using an SPL Meter Level Setting Setup Without Using an SPL Meter Setting the Subwoofer Level Without an SPL Meter or Test Tones How Much is Enough? Remote Control Functions Direct Access Connector Care and Feeding of Your Subwoofer Subwoofer Troubleshooting Guide Specifications Program EQ Setting Curves Test and Training CD-ROM The enclosed Atlantic Technology/Sencore Test and Training Disc includes lots of useful information. (Sencore is a world famous manufacturer of electronic test and measurement equipment. We strongly support the use of this caliber of equipment in the setup of home surround sound systems.) Please take a moment to go over its contents before proceeding with your woofer's setup. The disc includes room mode calculators, explanations of how sound spreads in a room, information about home theater setup, a glossary, and even an explanation of how standing waves "setup" in rooms. Most importantly, there are test tones on the disc intended to be used to set the equalizer and subwoofer level in your system. Copyright © 2001 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. THX and THX Ultra are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm, Ltd. Dolby Digital, AC-3, Dolby Stereo and Dolby Pro Logic are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. 4 InWall Subwoofer Systems InWall Subwoofer System InWall Subwoofer Systems Congratulations on your purchase of an Atlantic Technology InWall Subwoofer System. This unique "invisible subwoofer" will enhance your listening pleasure dramatically, by providing the bass foundation upon which most music and special effects are built. In addition, its flexible control capability brings new meaning to the terms system and room integration, providing unheard of fine tuning capability to optimize its performance and your enjoyment. The InWall Subwoofer System is capable of delivering very high output levels and wide dynamic range. When properly set up and adjusted it will provide smooth in-room bass response down to approximately 25 Hz, with a peak SPL capability in excess of 105dB (using two dual woofer modules and the SA-700 amplifier, in a 3000 cubic foot space). Figure 1 Figure 2 The system consists of in-wall enclosures (Fig. 1) designed to be installed in your walls before the sheetrock is put up, a dual 8 inch woofer driver assembly (Fig. 2) and a separate dedicated amplifier and remote control (Fig. 3-4) to power the woofers. There are two versions of the system, a single sub assembly paired with an SA-350 mono amplifier and two subwoofer assemblies paired with the SA700 dual mono amplifier. The combination two subwoofer assembly/SA-700 system is THX Ultra certified. Your Atlantic Technology powered subwoofer is designed to smoothly integrate with virtually all other brands of loudspeakers on the market. And from its premium gold plated connectors to its very flexible range of adjustment, this is one of the most versatile and unique high performance subwoofers ever produced. Figure 3 Atlantic Technology® EQ1 EQ2 EQ3 EQ4 REF TRIM MUTE Figure 4 LEVEL TRIM LOCATION EQ PHASE 90 180 0 270 LOW PASS 80 BASS LEVEL 75 1.0 -10 Subwoofer 1 25 EQ 1 2 3 4 THX MUTE I ON/STDBY O 25 125 0.2 1.5 -20 0dB 50 THX / EXT 150 MIN THX / REF MAX 125 0.2 1.5 -20 0dB 50 THX / EXT 150 MIN THX / REF MAX FREQUENCY 75 WIDTH 1.0 ATTENUATION -10 90 180 0 270 80 Subwoofer 2 Atlantic Technology® IN NOVATIVE H OME T HEATER SA-700 Servo Controlled Subwoofer Amplifier Amplifier Front Panel Instruction Manual 5 Amplifier Front Panel Figure 5 1 2 3 4 LEVEL TRIM LOCATION EQ PHASE 90 180 0 270 LOW PASS 80 BASS LEVEL 75 1.0 -10 Subwoofer 1 25 EQ 1 2 3 4 THX MUTE I ON/STDBY O 25 125 0.2 1.5 -20 0dB 50 THX / EXT 150 MIN THX / REF MAX 125 0.2 1.5 -20 0dB 50 THX / EXT 150 MIN THX / REF MAX FREQUENCY 75 WIDTH 1.0 ATTENUATION -10 90 180 0 270 80 Subwoofer 2 Atlantic Technology® I NNOVATIVE H OME T HEATER SA-700 Servo Controlled Subwoofer Amplifier 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 NOTE: Items in gray area are found on SA-700 amplifier only 1 LEVEL TRIM display window 7 ON/STDBY indicator Indicates level of trim adjustment applied above or below the reference volume setting of your subwoofer. (page 14) 2 FREQUENCY EQ control Lights green when the unit is active and yellow when amplifier is in standby mode. Turns red to indicate that amplifier has entered protection mode. (page 12) 8 9 Selects the frequency to be adjusted by the parametric equalizer. (page 13) 3 MUTE indicator Lights when amplifier volume is muted. (page 7) PHASE control WIDTH EQ control Selects how wide a range of frequencies will be adjusted by the parametric equalizer. (page 13) 4 Sets correct subwoofer phase (0°, 90°, 180°, or 270°) to best match your satellite speakers and room. (pages 12 and 14) 10 ATTENUATION EQ control LOW PASS crossover control Reduces the selected frequencies by the parametric equalizer. (page 13) 5 6 Program Equalization indicators Sets the low frequency crossover between the subwoofer and your satellite speakers. A detent setting is provided for THX/ EXT operation. (pages 12 and 14) 11 Light indicates selected Reference or EQ program. (page 14) Main Power switch BASS LEVEL control Turns amplifier on or off. (page 12) Sets the reference volume level of the connected subwoofer(s). A detent setting is provided for THX/REF operation. (pages 13 and 14) 6 Amplifier Back Panel InWall Subwoofer System Amplifier Back Panel Figure 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 I NNOVATIVE H OME T HEATER VOL+ VOL­ MUTE EQ1 EQ2 EQ3 EQ4 EQ5 COM Atlantic Technology® MODEL - SERIAL NUMBER COMMAND THRU IR IN THRU LO IN SUBWOOFER 1 ­ HI IN + ­ SPEAKER OUTPUT + AC INPUT 120 VAC 50 / 60 Hz 1300W max ATTENTION: use specified speakers only DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED IN USA, MANUFACTURED IN TAIWAN + SPEAKER ­ OUTPUT + HI IN ­ LO IN THRU WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE / NE PAS OUVRIR SUBWOOFER 2 7 8 9 10 NOTE: Items in gray area are found on SA-700 amplifier only 1 Product Serial Number 5 8 6 7 10 High Level Inputs Write this number in the space provided on page 2 for future reference. 2 Use the HI IN binding posts to connect a high level (speaker) output from your processor/amplifier. (page 7) Subwoofer Outputs Direct Access Remote Control port and IR port connector (included, not shown) Use for hard-wired direct access of remote control functions. 3 Use the SPEAKER OUTPUT binding posts to connect the amplifier to the 8 SUB Module(s). (page 7) AC Input Remote Control jacks Use the IR IN jack to connect a remote sensor to the amplifier when line of sight with the remote control is not possible. Use the THRU jack to connect other devices to the sensor. (page 8) 4 9 Use the included power cord to connect your amplifier to a wall outlet. (page 12) Low Level jacks Use the LO IN jack to connect to the subwoofer line out from your processor/receiver. Use the THRU jack to pass the signal to the other channel of the SA-700 or to another device. (page 7) Connecting Your Subwoofer Instruction Manual 7 Remote Control Figure 7 Connecting Your Subwoofer The Atlantic Technology InWall Subwoofer System is simple to hook up, offering several connection methods for maximum flexibility. Study the system diagrams starting on Page 8. Once you have found the example which most closely matches your system, hook up your subwoofer(s) as shown in that diagram. In all cases, the 8 SUB Module(s) connect to the amplifier using the SPEAKER OUTPUT(s), with high-quality speaker wire, as outlined in the High Level Connection section below. 2 TRIM Atlantic Technology® EQ1 EQ2 EQ3 1 EQ4 REF 4 MUTE 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! Low Level Connection (LO IN) We suggest using the low level (RCA jack) subwoofer line out or preamp output if your receiver/processor has one. This jack may be labeled Sub, Subwoofer, or LFE (Low Frequency Effects). Simply connect to the LO IN jack(s) on your SA-350 or SA-700 amplifier with high-quality shielded cables as shown in Figures 8-10. Please consult your processor/receiver manual for further information. 3 Using the Low Level Thruput (THRU) If your processor has a single subwoofer output and you are using the SA-700 Dual Mono amplifier connect it using the example in Figure 9 to connect both channels of the amplifier. We have supplied a short jumper to facilitate this connection method. The THRU jack(s) can also be used to run a low level signal through the amplifier and out to another unit, as shown in Figure 8. The signal that comes out of the THRU jack(s) is identical to the input signal. High Level Connection (HI IN) Alternately, if you are using the SA-700 with dual 8 SUB Modules, you may use the high level (HI IN) inputs by following the diagram in Figure 11. If you do, we recommend that you use high-quality speaker wire of at least 16 gauge or larger. Please consult your audio/video specialist for more specific information. IMPORTANT NOTE: You can use the HI IN input on the SA-350 to connect one high level input from a single channel source. For stereo (2 channel) hookup, please contact Atlantic Technology for further information. 1 2 Preset Program EQ buttons Select from 4 preset equalization settings. (page 14) Reference EQ button REF button returns the amplifier to its flat/THX EQ settings and returns the volume trim level to 0dB. (page 14) 3 MUTE button Mutes the volume of the amplifier. Pressing again returns the amplifier to the previous volume setting 4 You can connect to the HI IN inputs by using a variety of connectors, or by removing 1/2" of insulation from each wire end, twisting the individual strands of each conductor together, placing the wire through one of the post holes and screwing down the nut tightly. It's 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. Note that one wire 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. Level TRIM buttons The v button increases and the w button decreases the volume of the subwoofer above or below the preset reference level in 1dB increments. (page 14) 8 Connecting Your Subwoofer InWall Subwoofer System SA-350 Low Level Connections Figure 8 Sub Out/LFE IN NOVATIVE H OME T HEATER VOL+ VOL­ MUTE EQ1 EQ2 EQ3 EQ4 EQ5 COM Atlantic Technology® MODEL - SERIAL NUMBER COMMAND THRU IR IN THRU LO IN SUBWOOFER 1 ­ HI IN + ­ SPEAKER OUTPUT + AC INPUT 120 VAC 50 / 60 Hz 1300W max ATTENTION: use specified speakers only DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED IN USA, MANUFACTURED IN TAIWAN ­ + SPEAKER ­ OUTPUT + + HI IN ­ LO IN THRU WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE / NE PAS OUVRIR ­ additional subwoofer amplifier + additional audio/video devices Direct Access Remote Control Connecting Your Subwoofer Instruction Manual 9 SA-700 Low Level Connections with one SubOut/LFE Output Figure 9 Sub Out/LFE Must connect jumper (supplied) I NNOVATIVE H OME T HEATER VOL+ VOL­ MUTE EQ1 EQ2 EQ3 EQ4 EQ5 COM Atlantic Technology® MODEL - SERIAL NUMBER COMMAND THRU IR IN THRU LO IN SUBWOOFER 1 ­ HI IN + ­ SPEAKER OUTPUT + AC INPUT 120 VAC 50 / 60 Hz 1300W max ATTENTION: use specified speakers only DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED IN USA, MANUFACTURED IN TAIWAN ­ + + SPEAKER ­ OUTPUT + ­ + HI IN ­ LO IN THRU WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE / NE PAS OUVRIR SUBWOOFER 2 + ­ ­ + 10 Connecting Your Subwoofer InWall Subwoofer System SA-700 Low Level Connections with two SubOut/LFE Outputs Figure 10 Sub Out/LFE Sub Out/LFE I NNOVATIVE H OME T HEATER VOL+ VOL­ MUTE EQ1 EQ2 EQ3 EQ4 EQ5 COM Atlantic Technology® MODEL - SERIAL NUMBER COMMAND THRU IR IN THRU LO IN SUBWOOFER 1 ­ HI IN + ­ SPEAKER OUTPUT + AC INPUT 120 VAC 50 / 60 Hz 1300W max ATTENTION: use specified speakers only DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED IN USA, MANUFACTURED IN TAIWAN ­ + + SPEAKER ­ OUTPUT + ­ + HI IN ­ LO IN THRU WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE / NE PAS OUVRIR SUBWOOFER 2 + ­ ­ + Connecting Your Subwoofer Instruction Manual 11 SA-700 High Level Connections Figure 11 ­ + ­ + I NNOVATIVE H OME T HEATER VOL+ VOL­ MUTE EQ1 EQ2 EQ3 EQ4 EQ5 COM Atlantic Technology® MODEL - SERIAL NUMBER COMMAND THRU IR IN THRU LO IN ­ SUBWOOFER 1 ­ HI IN +