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Subwoofer Troubleshooting Guide
Once your subwoofer has been set up, you should have many years of maintenance free enjoyment from your system. However, if you should encounter a problem, refer to the following guide to help you find the solution. If a problem persists, you should contact your local authorized Atlantic Technology dealer.
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No bass output | AC power cord unplugged or plugged into a | Plug into a working outlet. |
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| Input cables not securely connected or defective. | Check all connections, then try another input cable. |
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Audible buzz | Input cable not securely connected or defective. | Check all connections, then try another input cable. |
or hum | Single HI LEVEL input connected to the RIGHT channel. | Connect to the LEFT input channel. |
| Ground loop through power connection. | Use a |
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| ground of the subwoofer. |
| Ground loop through antenna or cable TV system input. | Test by disconnecting antenna and/or cable system input leads. |
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| If hum goes away, install isolation balun(s) at that point. |
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More than one | More than one source is playing. | All the subwoofer’s inputs are active at all times. Turn off |
source audible |
| unwanted source. |
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Weak bass | Subwoofer too far from the wall. | Move the subwoofer closer to a wall or corner. |
| VARIABLE INPUT LEVEL set too low. | Turn control up somewhat. |
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Weak bass: vague | Input source connected to HI LEVEL inputs is wired | Check speaker wire connections and reconnect in proper |
stereo image | out of phase. | phase. |
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For Future Reference
Record your speaker(s) serial number(s) and date of purchase here:
Model Number | Serial Number | Date of Purchase |
Model Number | Serial Number | Date of Purchase |
The serial number is found on the back of the speaker near the connecting terminals.
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