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Model 172 PBM

High Performance Powered Subwoofer

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Manual

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343 Vanderbilt Avenue   Norwood, MA 02062   (781) 762-6300   www.atlantictechnology.com

Summary of Contents for 172 PBM

Page 1: ...odel172PBM HighPerformancePoweredSubwoofer Instruction Manual AtlanticTechnology I N N O V A T I V E H O M E T H E A T E R 343 Vanderbilt Avenue Norwood MA 02062 781 762 6300 www atlantictechnology co...

Page 2: ...layer voice coil This powerful driver has a very stiff cone that acts as an almost perfect piston throughout its operating range Its massive magnetic motor assembly and high temperature component part...

Page 3: ...ith compact home theater speaker systems If you are using a subwoofer with extremely small satellites which have limited mid bass output you ll need to cross over the subwoofer at a fairly high freque...

Page 4: ...switch also allows you to compensate for unusual room acoustics that occur when a woofer is physically separated from the midrange high frequency units Be sure to try the Phase switch in both positio...

Page 5: ...use option 1 or 2 If your receiver amplifier uses a switch instead of connectors then use option 3 Option 1 Option 3 Option 2 L MONO R HIGH LEVEL LOW LEVEL THRU IN IN L MONO R HIGH LEVEL LOW LEVEL TH...

Page 6: ...LOW LEVEL THRU IN IN L MONO R HIGH LEVEL LOW LEVEL THRU IN IN Pre Out Main In L R Left Sub Woofer Right Sub Woofer Receiver Amplifier Processor Y adapters Left Right Main Speakers L MONO R HIGH LEVEL...

Page 7: ...ternately you may use the high level speaker inputs As mentioned above we strongly suggest you use the High level inputs if you are using ultra compact satellite speakers that have little or no output...

Page 8: ...y automatic in its operation The automatic on off circuitry will only activate the subwoofer in the presence of an audio signal from your audio video system After 7 10 minutes with no signal detected...

Page 9: ...closer to the wall corner Small differences in positioning can make big differences in bass response When you find a position that seems to work well try switching the phase switch between its two se...

Page 10: ...closer to the wall corner Small differences in positioning can make big differences in bass response When you find a position that seems to work well try switching the phase switch between its two se...

Page 11: ...er Lo pass crossover frequency smaller speakers means a higher Lo pass crossover frequency Consult the manufacturer s specified low frequency response for your main speakers to determine the appropria...

Page 12: ...purchase here Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase The serial number is found on the back of the speaker near the connecting terminals Specifications are those in effect at the time of printin...

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