Atlantic Technology 642e SB Instruction Manual Download Page 2

 

Model 642e SB Powered Subwoofer

CAUTION:

 To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the 

cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer to qualified per-
sonnel.

WARNING:

 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose 

this appliance to rain or moisture. This device generates a fair amount of 
heat. Make sure nothing blocks the ventilation openings on the top and 
bottom of the unit.

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 con-

stitute 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.

For Future Reference

Record your speaker and amplifier serial numbers and date of  
purchase here:

Model Number 

Serial Number 

Date of Purchase

The serial number is found on the back panel.

Table of Contents

Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions

  3  Model 64e SB
  3  What's THX?
  4  Subwoofer Rear Panel
  5  Features
  6  Connecting Your Subwoofer

  6 

Subwoofer Line Out to Low Level In

  6 

Using the Low Level Output

  6 

Power Connection

  7  Low Level Connections with One Subout/LFE Output
  8  Low Level Connections with Two Subout/LFE Outputs
  9  Placement and Operation
  9  System Setup

  9 

Subwoofer Tuning Without an SPL Meter or Test Tones

  9 

How Much is Enough?

 10 

Dual Subwoofer Placement

 10 

Using the Subwoofer LowPass Control

 10 

The Phase Invert Control

 10 

A Word About Bass, Center Channel Modes  
and System Set Up

 10  Care of Your Subwoofer
 11  Subwoofer Troubleshooting Guide
 11  Model 64e SB Specifications

Copyright © 2004 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 2 

are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm, Ltd. Dolby Digital, AC-3, Dolby Stereo and Dolby 

Pro Logic are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. 

Summary of Contents for 642e SB

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Model 642e SB High Performance C O R E Technology THX Select Certified Powered Subwoofer...

Page 2: ...r Date of Purchase The serial number is found on the back panel Table of Contents Safety Precautions Safety Precautions 3 Model 642e SB 3 What s THX 4 Subwoofer Rear Panel 5 Features 6 Connecting Your...

Page 3: ...y powered subwoofer will smoothly integrate with virtually all brands of loudspeakers on the market From the rock solid amplifier to the easily accessible controls this is one of the most versatile hi...

Page 4: ...theamplifierwillalwaysbeon Wheninthe OFFposition theamplifierwillbeoff WhenintheAUTOposition the amplifier will be inAutomatic Standby Mode pages 5 and 9 Phase Switch Thisswitchallowspreciseacousticma...

Page 5: ...to 140Hz 18dB per octave LowPass crossover Thesteepupperendroll off slopeof 18dBperoctaveallowsformuch better bass integration with the satellite speakers while making the woofer less localizable Note...

Page 6: ...l to the input signal Power Connection Connect the power cord to an AC outlet only after making all other connections to the subwoofer This will avoid any chance of acciden tally activating the subwoo...

Page 7: ...Instruction Manual Low Level Connections Low Level Connections with One Subout LFE Output Figure 3 OUTPUT INPUT R L MONO Sub Out LFE...

Page 8: ...Model 642e SB Powered Subwoofer Low Level Connections Low Level Connections with Two Subout LFE Outputs Figure 4 OUTPUT INPUT R L MONO Sub Out LFE Sub Out LFE...

Page 9: ...as it maybetosetthesubwooferand orsurroundspeakershigherthan75dB listen again after calibration and see if you can acclimate to these levels Try watching several different movies and keep in mind tha...

Page 10: ...slightlydampenedwith clean water Be careful not to wet the cabinet or allow any water to enter thecabinetseams Avoidplacingyourspeakersindirectsunlightornear a source of heat that may over time damage...

Page 11: ...hms Peak Output 105dB SPL into 2000 cubic Feet Dimensions WxHxD 19 x 21 x 20 in 483 x 534 x 521mm Depth with Grille Weight 65lbs 29 5kg Power Requirements 110V AC 50 60Hz 240V AC 50 60Hz Specification...

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