Boston Acoustics GT-50 manual Front and Rear Q Controls, Rear RCA Inputs, Rear Input Switch

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Control Functions (cont.)

5 FRONT and REAR “Q” Controls

“Q” Control is active when the highpass crossover is engaged and is centered on the selected crossover point. The range of operation is 0.7–1.2.

dB

Q

+1.6dB

0dB

-3dB

.707 .95 1.2

t (tuned crossover frequency)

6 REAR RCA Inputs

RCA cables marked “REAR” from head unit or other line level device should be connected here. Use both inputs (L & R) for stereo.

7 REAR Input Switch

In the left (STEREO L-R) position, the L & R inputs go to the REAR L & R channels of the amplifier. In the right (FRONT L-R) position, the inputs are derived from the FRONT channels and sent to the REAR L & R channels of the amplifier.

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STEREO

FRONT

REAR INPUT

8 SUBWOOFER RCA Inputs

RCA cables marked “subwoofer” from head unit or other line level device should be connected here. Use both inputs (L & R) for dual subwoofer output from head unit. Use left (L) input only when single subwoofer output is to be connected.

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9 Lowpass Slope and Crossover Controls

Select appropriate crossover slope of 12 or 24dB/octave by moving

OFFON

LOWPASS

LOWPASS SLOPE switch. Lowpass crossover frequencies are

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

 

adjustable from 50Hz to 350Hz by rotary control.

 

OFF 12dB 24dB

3 5 0

2 0 0

Hz

5 0

10SUBWOOFER Mode Switch

Move switch to left position (MONO L-R) when used with L & R subwoofer RCA outputs. Move switch to middle position (L-MONO) when used with single sub- woofer RCA outputs. Move switch to right position (NON-FADING MONO) when subwoofer signal is to be derived from front and rear channels.

MONO

L MONO

NON - FADING

MONO

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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 FusesSpeaker Output Connection Power/B+ and Power/GND ConnectionRemote Input 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 Engine Noise from Speakers Amplifier Troubleshooting GuideStatus LEDs on Amplifier not Lit-Head Unit Source Turned on If Service Seems Necessary Contact and Warranty InformationLimited Warranty US