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2.  Locate the “Processor In” section of the ActivXo on the right 

rear of the unit.  Use the Processor Input of the ActivXo in 
conjunction with the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) outputs of 
a surround processor. Balanced (XLR) or single-ended (RCA) 
connecting cables may be used, depending on the connector 
type used on your surround processor. Select either “UNBAL” 
or “BAL,” depending on your connection type. Connect the LFE 
output of your surround processor to the ActivXo via the input 
labeled “PROCESSOR  IN.”

3.  On the front panel, locate the switch labeled “PROCESSOR,” 

“REM,” and “LINE.” Select the “PROCESSOR” input. 

4.  On the front panel, locate the switch labeled “HP IN” and “HP 

OUT.” Select “HP OUT”.  On the front panel, locate the switch 
labeled “LP IN” and “LP OUT.” Select “LP OUT”.

5.  Proceed to Section 2, “Setup and Final Tuning,” to continue the 

setup of your unit. 

Section 1.2—Connecting the ActivXo—Music System

Connect the ActivXo to the Subwoofer Amplifier

The “LOW PASS OUT” connectors labeled Left and Right are the output 

signal connectors for the subwoofer amplifier.   There is a single-ended and a 

Содержание Activ XO

Страница 1: ...e c t i n g t h e A c t i v Xo Mu s ic s y s t e m 9 Co n n e c t t h e A c t i v Xo t o t h e Su b w o o f e r A m p l i f i e r 9 By p a ss i n g t h e H i g h Pa ss F i lt e r 1 0 U t i l i z i n g...

Страница 2: ...n s 3 3 S e c t i o n 4 1 S p e ci f ic at i o n s 34 S e c t i o n 4 2 Gr a p h ic a l Di m e n s i o n s 35 S e c t i o n 4 3 T y p ic a l I n s t a l l Su b w o o f e r i n C o r n e r 36 S e c t i...

Страница 3: ...f Co n t e n t s 3 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s W a r r a n t y L i m i t e d t o O r i g i n a l Pu r c h a s e r 4 4 De m o n s t r at i o n E q u i p m e n t 4 4 M i sc e l l a n e...

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Страница 5: ...S e c t i o n 1 I n i t i a l S e t u p W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

Страница 6: ...system featuring a preamp you can switch between the two sources via the ActivXo s front panel s Line Processor switch Switchable inputs enable you to optimize the ActivXo for the surround mode and mu...

Страница 7: ...r connection type Connect the LFE output of your surround processor to the ActivXo via the input labeled PROCESSOR IN 3 On the front panel locate the switch labeled PROCESSOR REM and LINE Select the P...

Страница 8: ...ion choose either the balanced cable or single ended labeled UNBAL output to match the input configuration of the amplifier 3 Select Mono on the Mono Stereo switch on the rear panel Setup for two ster...

Страница 9: ...ocate the input section of the ActivXo on the rear of the unit The ActivXo features both balanced XLR and single ended RCA inputs for the High pass section of crossover Note When connecting the ActivX...

Страница 10: ...ploys a high quality high pass filter as a part of its cross over design The High Pass Filter can be used to filter bass from the main loud speakers This can be desirable in systems where the main lou...

Страница 11: ...switch on the front panel labeled HP IN REM and HP OUT This switch defeats or alternatively engages the high pass filter Turn the switch to the HP IN position 6 Locate the switch on the front panel la...

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Страница 13: ...S e c t i o n 2 F i n a l T u n i n g W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

Страница 14: ...hese guidelines come from many years of experience and should be followed carefully to ensure the best possible result from your ActivXo You will need the following items Supplied ActivXo Setup CD Hig...

Страница 15: ...etup of your ActivXo The following comments and recommendations refer most precisely to the use of the ActivXo in conjunction with a subwoofer in a two channel music system However these procedures ca...

Страница 16: ...pass crossover While this is theoretically true in many systems the complex low frequency room interaction is the more important factor These interactions typically occur between the subwoofer s outpu...

Страница 17: ...z tone to assure equal signal levels to both left and right loudspeakers The ActivXo s output level should be turned all the way down 2 Before you adjust the subwoofer ensure that the left and right m...

Страница 18: ...n weighted scale of your instrument The graphic above compares dB A dB C weighting The more commonly used dB A scale is intended to correspond to the ear s frequency response at low SPL and should nev...

Страница 19: ...ich will be created by stand ing waves Pure tones are included to scan for mechanical resonances and other distortions Notes Regarding the Interpretation of Measurements A Use slow meter response ball...

Страница 20: ...System Note Each of the individual adjustment knobs correspond with a concen tric Reference Knob with a red indicator Once you have established your various settings for phase gain and low and high p...

Страница 21: ...high pass frequency 9 Select LP In and LP 18 dB octave slope 10 Initially set the Gain for the Left and Right channels of the of the Low Pass output to the twelve o clock positions 11 Initially set th...

Страница 22: ...em to be in balance with the rest of the spectrum If you have a spectrum analyzer adjust the output level for greatest linearity and extension 19 If two subs are used it is easiest to adjust each subw...

Страница 23: ...ner LF transient attack speed and greater weight to select your winner Note the winning setting 26 Use two tracks 29 and 32 to establish the ActivXo s upper frequency limit with the LP frequency contr...

Страница 24: ...t with your prior measurements made without the subwoofer Document these new measure ments You should now clearly observe more output below 40 Hz as well as good linearity 29 Using the Right Gain cont...

Страница 25: ...areful to note all settings This second experiment can then be com pared with the first using music and measurements Pick the approach that gives the most satisfying musical results Section 2 2 Break...

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Страница 27: ...S e c t i o n 3 T w e lv e V o lt T r igg e r s W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

Страница 28: ...f these four features via its twelve volt trigger move the switch corresponding to that function to the Rem position The switches for Line Processor High Pass Filter In Out and Low Pass Filter In Out...

Страница 29: ...which toggle between zero volts and twelve volts Several Audio Video ActivXos feature twelve volt relay triggers the status of which are associated with selected modes These can be used in conjunctio...

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Страница 31: ...S e c t i o n 4 S p e ci f ic at i o n s W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

Страница 32: ...ms bal Balanced and single ended Processor High pass balanced and single ended 2 stereo Low pass balanced and single ended 2 mono Level Frequency 30 to 150 Hz Adjustable 12 dB or 18 dB Octave Level Fr...

Страница 33: ...Se ct i o n 4 2 Gr a p h i c a l D i m e n s i o n s 33 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s Section 4 2 Graphical Dimensions...

Страница 34: ...e Guide A u t h e n t i c E x c e l l e n c e Section 4 3 Typical Placement of Subwoofer in Corner Note X and Y are the driver coordinates based on a where the subwoofer is six inches away from the s...

Страница 35: ...lson Subs X Direction 28 5000 in Temperature 20 00 C Y Direction 24 0000 in Speed of sound 343 53m s Z Direction 19 5000 in Loudspeaker Relation to Boundary 12 0 dB 10 0 dB 8 0 dB 6 0 dB 4 0 dB 2 0 dB...

Страница 36: ...15 0000 in 51 5000 in Bottom Woofer Top Woofer Loudspeaker Relation to Boundary 24 0 dB 22 0 dB 20 0 dB 18 0 dB 16 0 dB 14 0 dB 12 0 dB 10 0 dB 8 0 dB 6 0 dB 4 0 dB 2 0 dB 0 0 dB 2 0 dB 4 0 dB 6 0 dB...

Страница 37: ...0 in 34 0000 in 58 5000 in Bottom Woofer Middle Woofer Top Woofer Loudspeaker Relation to Boundary 36 0 dB 33 0 dB 30 0 dB 27 0 dB 24 0 dB 21 0 dB 18 0 dB 15 0 dB 12 0 dB 9 0 dB 6 0 dB 3 0 dB 0 0 dB 3...

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Страница 39: ...S e c t i o n 5 W a r r a n t y W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

Страница 40: ...30 days after product delivery to the customer the customer must have returned the Warranty Registration Form to Wilson Audio Alternatively the warranty may be filled out on line Requirement No 2 The...

Страница 41: ...lson Audio s factory is required the dealer or customer must first obtain a return authorization Purchaser must pay for shipping to Wilson Audio and Wilson Audio will pay for shipping of its choice to...

Страница 42: ...Limited Warranty is for the sole benefit of the original purchaser of the covered product and shall not be transferred to a subsequent purchaser of the product unless the product is purchased by the...

Страница 43: ...r immediate resale to the retail customer Wilson Audio products are warranted for a period of 90 days unless extended to 5 years as provided above by return and filing of completed Warranty Registra t...

Страница 44: ...nd Car e Guide A u t h e n t i c E x c e l l e n c e above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This Limited Warran ty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights whic...

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