Boston Acoustics GT-50 manual Head Unit, Volume, Front and Rear Input Sensitivity Controls

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Setup Tuning—Full-Range Speakers (cont.)

4) Head Unit

The head unit should have all controls such as bass, treble, balance, and fader set to the flat or centered position. The volume control should be at the minimum setting. If the head unit has any equalization or bass management features such as boost, they should be defeated at this time. Turn head unit on and verify that the GREEN status LED is lit on the amplifier.

5) Volume

With the chosen musical track playing, turn the head unit volume control up until the maximum level of undistorted signal is heard from the speakers. (For most head units, this will be near the end of the volume control range.)

WARNING! A distorted signal from the head unit sent to the amplifier can cause loudspeaker failure at high- er listening levels!

6) FRONT and REAR Input Sensitivity Controls

Slowly rotate control clockwise until maximum undistorted playing level is heard from the speakers. Listen closely for bottoming from the speakers. If detected, rotate FRONT Input Sensitivity counterclockwise until it is eliminated.

7) FRONT and REAR Crossover Controls

To achieve higher undistorted playing levels from the front speakers, the FRONT crossover must be engaged. Rotate crossover control fully clockwise. The highpass crossover point is now set at 350Hz. Rotate FRONT “Q” Control fully counterclockwise. Move crossover switch to the right (ON) position.

Slowly rotate FRONT input sensitivity control clockwise until maximum undis- torted playing level is heard from the speakers. Listen closely for bottoming from the speakers. If detected, rotate FRONT input sensitivity control coun- terclockwise until it is eliminated. Slowly rotate FRONT highpass crossover control counterclockwise while listening for bottoming. You are lowering the crossover point, which means that more bass signal is being sent to the speak- ers. If bottoming is detected, Rotate FRONT input sensitivity control coun- terclockwise until it is eliminated and/or rotate the FRONT highpass crossover control clockwise to raise the crossover point.

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Contents GT-50 Channel, High-Current/High-Power AmplifierTable of Contents Features and Specifications Parts ListFront RCA Inputs Control FunctionsFRONT, REAR, and Subwoofer Remote Inputs FRONT, REAR, and Subwoofer Input Sensitivity ControlsSubwoofer Mode Switch Rear Input SwitchFront and Rear Q Controls Rear RCA InputsMechanical Functions Vents Side and Rear Wire ConnectionUpper side vent lower side vent Amplifier Linking FusesBefore You Install General Installation PrecautionsBattery and Charging System Wire RoutingChoose the Mounting Location Installation-Amplifier MountingWire Gauge Installation-Fuses and WiringPassenger and Trunk Compartment Mounting Amplifier FusesRemote Input Connection Power/B+ and Power/GND ConnectionSpeaker Output Connection Mono Subwoofer Operation Setup Tuning-Full-Range SpeakersMusic FRONT, REAR, and Subwoofer Sensitivity ControlsHead Unit VolumeFront and Rear Input Sensitivity Controls Front and Rear Crossover ControlsSubwoofer Level Control Subwoofer Mode Switch Setup Tuning-SubwoofersSubwoofer Crossover Control Subwoofer Sensitivity Control2Ω load 2Ω Subwoofer System ExamplesFrom processor Status LEDs on Amplifier not Lit-Head Unit Source Turned on Amplifier Troubleshooting GuideEngine Noise from Speakers Limited Warranty US Contact and Warranty InformationIf Service Seems Necessary