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Instruction Manual
Model 102 SB
Model 212 SB
Model 422 SB
High Performance Powered Subwoofers
422 SB
212 SB
102 SB
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Safety Precautions 2 Model 102, 212 and 422 SB Powered Subwoofer Safety Precautions Table of Contents 2 Model 102, 212 and 422 SB 3 102 and 212 SB Subwoofer Rear Panel 4 422 SB Subwoofer Rear Panel 5 Features 6 Connecting Your Subwoofer CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the 6 Subwoofer Line Out to Low Level In cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer to qualified per- 6 Using the Low Level Output sonnel. 6 Power Connection 7 Low Level Connection
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Subwoofer Rear Panel 3 Instruction Manual 102 and 212 SB Subwoofer Rear Panel Figure 1 1 BASS LEVEL MIN MAX STATUS 2 9 ON AUTO STANDBY 3 60 Hz 4 CROSSOVER FREQUENCY 40 Hz 140 Hz 5 PHASE NORMAL INVERT WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 6 CROSSOVER NORMAL BYPASS AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR DOUBLE INSULATION - WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS RIGHT L / MONO 7 OUTPUT 2001310 � ��������� � 8
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Subwoofer Rear Panel 4 Model 102, 212 and 422 SB Powered Subwoofer 422 SB Subwoofer Rear Panel Figure 1 5 O N A U T O S T A N D B Y 6 0 H z M o d e l 4 2 2 S B 6 C R O S S O V E R F R E Q U E N C Y 1 4 0 H z 1 4 0 H z 7 N O R M A L I N V E R T P H A S E 8 N O R M A L B Y P A S S C R O S S O V E R W A R N I N G : T O R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F F I R E O R E L E C T R I C S H O C K D O N O T E X P O S E T H I S A P P L I A N C E T O R A I N O R M O I S T U R E . R I G H T L / M O N O A V I S :
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Features 5 Instruction Manual Features ■ Two low level inputs, two low level outputs Your Atlantic Technology powered subwoofer has been engineered using The outputs allow daisy chaining of multiple subwoofers, or as a the latest technology and finest components available. It features: return path back to the processor. ■ A long-throw composite cone driver with a vented motor struc- ■ ture and 2” high temperature, 4-layer voice coil A Phase Invert switch (Normal/Invert) This powerful driver
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LOWPASS STANDBY PHASE LOWPASS INPUT OUTPUT NORMAL OFF NORMAL 80 120 R BYPASS ON INVERT AUTO Connecting Your Subwoofer 6 L/MONO 40 140 Model 102, 212 and 422 SB Powered Subwoofer Figure 2 Connecting Your Subwoofer AC Connection Use the low-level (RCA jack) subwoofer line out of your surround sound receiver/processor. Simply connect your subwoofer with a high quality shielded cable as shown in the diagram on page 7. Please consult your processor/receiver manual for further information. WARNIN
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Low Level Connections 7 Instruction Manual Low Level Connections with One Subout/LFE Output Figure 3 S u b O u t / L F E R L / M O N O O U T P U T I N P U T
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Low Level Connections 8 Model 102, 212 and 422 SB Powered Subwoofer Low Level Connections with Two Subout/LFE Outputs Figure 4 S u b O u t / L F E S u b O u t / L F E R L / M O N O O U T P U T I N P U T
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Placement and Operation 9 Instruction Manual On the 212 SB you can use the level control on the rear panel to make Placement and Operation this adjustment. If you decide not to use an SPL meter try to set all the Generally speaking, the best location for your new subwoofer is the front speaker levels the same using the Test Tones. Of course, this will be much of the room, close to a corner (Figure 5). Every room has its own unique more difficult without the meter, especially for the subwoo
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O N A U T O S T A N D B Y 6 0 H z Care of Your Subwoofer 10 M o d e l 4 2 2 S B Model 102, C 212 a R O S S n O d 422 S V E R B Powered Subwoofer F R E Q U E N C Y Dual Subwoofer Placement The Phase Invert Control 4 0 H z 1 4 0 H z When two subwoofers are used, you may wish to place them asymmetri- A subwoofer operating out of phase cally; that is, in slightly different positions in the room (Figure 7). This with the rest of the system won’t pro- N O R M A L I N V E R T P H A S E will reduce co
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Subwoofer Troubleshooting Guide 11 Instruction Manual Subwoofer Troubleshooting Guide Once your subwoofer is set up, you should have many years of maintenance free enjoyment from your system. However, if you should encounter a problem, refer to the following guide to help you find the solution. If a problem persists, you should contact your local authorized Atlantic Technol- ogy dealer. Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution No bass output AC power cord unplugged or Plug into a working outl
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