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Fathom SA

-600W

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f)   A low rumbling noise sequence will be played through the subwoofer 

system that sounds like distant thunder. The sequence will last 

approximately 3 minutes. During this process, the D.A.R.O. system is 

taking a frequency response measurement at your seat and correcting 

the problems it finds. The D.A.R.O. system also compensates for any 

before & after level differences so that your subwoofer will have a similar 

perceived loudness after the calibration process. When D.A.R.O. is finished 

calibrating, the “Calibrate” button will turn grey and the word “Calibrated” 

will appear in green underneath, indicating a successful calibration. 

To clear the D.A.R.O.’s settings (i.e., return them to flat) & turn off the

 “Calibrated” indication, select “Clear DARO”, then select “CONFIRM 

CLEAR” to verify. 

 

Should you wish to run a completely new calibration, simply repeat the steps 

above. There is no need to erase the old calibration first. Any new calibration will 

overwrite the existing data. 

2) Level Setting (GAIN)

Using familiar music or movie material with deep bass content, adjust 

the subwoofer level to blend with the other speakers using your receiver or 

processor’s subwoofer level control. This method is more immune to tampering 

than using the SA-600W’s “GAIN” control (think toddlers or curious visitors).

In the unlikely event that the subwoofer level control in your receiver or 

processor cannot be turned up enough to level match the SA-600W, return that 

control to “0”. Then, switch the SA-600W’s GAIN mode to VAR (Variable). With 

“0” as your reference point (REF mode gain and VAR “0” gain are identical), use 

the “VAR” control to level match the subwoofer with the other speakers. 

3) POLARITY and DELAY (Phase) Adjustment

It is often helpful to have a second person operating these controls so that you 

can easily hear the changes from the primary listening seat. 

Listening to familiar source material (preferably music with good upper bass 

and midbass response), switch the “POLARITY” from “0 deg” to “180 deg” and 

listen for differences. The correct setting will sound most natural with the best 

upper bass punch and articulation. If both sound similar, choose “0”. 

Once “POLARITY” is set, use the same music material to audition different 

“Sub out DELAY” settings and choose the one that further enhances the 

upper and midbass response. Delay is given in milliseconds. Note that the HP 

out control only applies to the “HIGH PASS OUTPUTS” on the rear panel 

(not applicable if only a sub is connected to the SA-600W). If you can’t hear a 

difference in various “DELAY” settings, set the control to “0.”

IMPORTANT! MAKE SURE THE ROOM IS QUIET DURING  D.A.R.O. 

CALIBRATION! TURN OFF ANY NOISY APPLIANCES NEAR THE LISTENING 

ROOM (DISHWASHERS, WASHING MACHINES, ETC.). 
IT IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT TO TURN OFF AIR CONDITIONERS OR HEAT 

PUMPS DURING CALIBRATION. THESE FORCED-AIR-TYPE HVAC SYSTEMS 

CAN CREATE MODERATE LEVELS OF 15 – 20 HZ NOISE THAT MAY INTERFERE 

WITH CALIBRATION.

IMPORTANT

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Страница 1: ...SA 600W Subwoofer Amplifier Owner s Manual...

Страница 2: ...not cover the amplifier heatsink with tablecloths curtains etc 9 Heat and Flames The amplifier should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves fireplaces or other dev...

Страница 3: ...r should be serviced by qualified service personnel when a the power supply cord or plug has been damaged b objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the amplifier c the amplifier has been e...

Страница 4: ...ackage Contents 5 Placing your Subwoofer in Your Listening Room 6 10 Front Control Panel Layout 11 Rear Connector Panel Layout 11 Front Panel Controls in Detail 12 13 Connecting your SA 600W s 14 17 U...

Страница 5: ...he SA 600W s subwoofer outputs and auxiliary outputs E L F Extreme Low Frequency trim applies equalizer cut or boost at 25 hertz 12 to 3 dB to tailor a subwoofer s response for a particular room Innov...

Страница 6: ...s walls Just as your listening seat can be in a peak or dip region so can your subwoofer When placed in a room corner a subwoofer maximally excites the room s mode structure creating the strongest ou...

Страница 7: ...R COMPROMISED SEATING POSITIONS Results in weaker uneven bass performance BEST SEATING POSITIONS Most accurate bass performance COMPROMISED SEATING POSITIONS More intense but less accurate bass perfor...

Страница 8: ...he room at diagonally opposite corners of the room or at the center points of opposing walls as shown at right Experimentation with subwoofer and listener placement is recommended to achieve the best...

Страница 9: ...using two or three subwoofers can be almost as good Experimentation with subwoofer and listener placement is recommended to achieve the best results the benefits can be substantial High resolution me...

Страница 10: ...h encloses the SA 600W A pair of 3 inch 7 5 cm diameter vents near the bottom of the cabinet and near the top of the cabinet will allow cool air to circulate over the heatsinks of your SA 600W keeping...

Страница 11: ...oved altered or defaced 120 V 60 Hz F 6A H 250V IEC Style AC Connector page 17 Wireless JLINK Port page 15 High Pass Outputs page 14 FUSE F U S E Warranty void if serial number is removed altered or d...

Страница 12: ...the LCD Display will show In Standby Waiting for audio input The front panel LED will turn GREEN when the SA 600W powers up Note In the unlikely event that the auto Signal Sensing feature is not sens...

Страница 13: ...r detailed info DFU Button Located in the small hole between the 5 Way Control Pad and the USB port the DFU button is used to activate the Device Firmware Upgrade DFU function To use connect the SA 60...

Страница 14: ...es from the satellites you can create a seamless blend with your subwoofers enhancing midrange clarity and dynamics with improved overall system response This is the correct way to add a subwoofer to...

Страница 15: ...nector from left to right 1 Right Channel Negative 2 Right Channel Positive 3 Left Channel Negative 4 Left Channel Positive Input Impedance 4 4 k Note It is vital to observe correct electrical polarit...

Страница 16: ...n speaker speaker and are connected in parallel inside the SA 600W so you can use either output when connecting a single subwoofer A pair of removable Neutrik speakOn plugs NL2FX are supplied with the...

Страница 17: ...r the spring to compress will help to locate the correct position Reconnect the AC power cord If the replacement fuse blows immediately after replacing a fuse replacement the SA 600W may require servi...

Страница 18: ...al Sensing 12V ON Activates via 12V Trigger In see Power Switch on page 12 for detailed info Box EQ This feature allows you to activate a preloaded EQ curve designed to optimize the performance of a J...

Страница 19: ...seful for helping the subwoofer to satellite transition through the crossover region Note The delay feature of the HIGH PASS OUTPUTS is available even if the onboard crossover XO is not used OFF Sub O...

Страница 20: ...ES section of this manual on pages 28 35 for details on how to use the D A R O system The D A R O feature can be turned ON and OFF default from this screen You may also turn the D A R O feature ON and...

Страница 21: ...address specific in room response problems OFF default No EQ bands are in the signal path ON Allows application of up to three EQ bands to the signal path To make adjustments use the UP and DOWN arrow...

Страница 22: ...connect the mono subwoofer output to the Left or Right LINE INPUT of your SA 600W Now that your equipment is connected refer to pages 32 35 and follow the directions for RECOMMENDED HOME THEATER SETU...

Страница 23: ...t the mono subwoofer output to the Left or Right LINE INPUT of the first SA 600W Connect the HIGH PASS OUTPUTS from the first SA 600W to the LINE INPUTS of the second SA 600W Subsequent SA 600Ws will...

Страница 24: ...ll range stereo signal into the amp Next connect the Left and Right HIGH PASS OUTPUTS from the SA 600W to the Left and Right inputs of your satellites stereo power amplifier This will feed a high pass...

Страница 25: ...siest one to physically access to the Left and Right inputs of your satellites stereo power amplifier This will feed a high passed filtered signal bass removed to the Left and Right speakers once the...

Страница 26: ...the Right LINE INPUT of the other SA 600W This feeds a full range signal to EACH amplifier one amp for the Left channel and one amp for the Right channel Next connect the Left HIGH PASS OUTPUT from t...

Страница 27: ...r is more convenient On receivers with A B speaker circuit selectors you can connect the SA 600W to the B outputs giving you the ability to easily switch the SA 600W s signal on and off with the recei...

Страница 28: ...we assume that the SA 600W is handling bass management tasks On your Stereo Preamp Before beginning setup of your SA 600W we recommend that you set your receiver or preamp processor as follows 1 Set B...

Страница 29: ...his system will measure the response of the subwoofer at your primary listening seat and apply a powerful equalizer to tame the peaks caused by room modes resulting in smoother more accurate bass perf...

Страница 30: ...will overwrite the existing data 2 Level Setting GAIN Using familiar music material with deep bass content adjust the subwoofer level to blend with the other speakers using the Variable GAIN function...

Страница 31: ...ol at 10 milliseconds 5 ELF Adjustment Extreme Low Frequency Trim Use the ELF control to adjust the extreme low bass extension of the SA 600W This control allows 12 dB of cut or 3 dB of boost at 25 He...

Страница 32: ...of your high frequency speakers as small with a crossover point of 80 Hz This will send ALL bass to the SA 600W 2 Speaker Distance In the speaker setup menu properly set all speaker distances to the...

Страница 33: ...re now ready to apply the power of JL Audio s exclusive Digital Automatic Room Optimization D A R O system This system will measure the response of the subwoofer at your primary listening seat and app...

Страница 34: ...receiver or processor cannot be turned up enough to level match the SA 600W return that control to 0 Then switch the SA 600W s GAIN mode to VAR Variable With 0 as your reference point REF mode gain an...

Страница 35: ...est bass frequencies smaller theaters can be overwhelmed by the strong low bass output of the subwoofer This can create a thick or bloated character in the lower bass region Turning down the ELF cuts...

Страница 36: ...If the problem persists contact your dealer or JL Audio Technical Support for assistance Weak sound or poor performance when using the High Level Inputs 1 Verify the correct electrical polarity of ea...

Страница 37: ...not allow limitations on implied warranties therefore these exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to s...

Страница 38: ...ystem Settings 12V OFF 12V ON Box EQ IWS 8 Other No EQ ELF Trim OFF ON dB Gain REF VAR dB Auto Room Opt OFF ON Sub Polarity 0 deg 180 deg Crossover OFF 12dB Hz 24dB Hz Delay OFF ON HP Out ms Sub Out m...

Страница 39: ...ttings 12V OFF 12V ON Box EQ IWS 8 Other No EQ ELF Trim OFF ON dB Gain REF VAR dB Auto Room Opt OFF ON Sub Polarity 0 deg 180 deg Crossover OFF 12dB Hz 24dB Hz Delay OFF ON HP Out ms Sub Out ms EQ OFF...

Страница 40: ...degrees Delay Variable from 0 25 ms 0 1 ms increments Sub and HP outputs E L F Trim Variable from 12 dB to 3 dB at 25 Hz 0 5 dB increments Equalizer Bands 3 Equalizer Frequency Range 20 to 160 Hz 1 Hz...

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