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Instruction Manual

Adjustable (50 Hz to 150 Hz) low-pass crossover (@ 24 dB per octave) with a THX/External setting (pages 5, 12 and 14)

Allows for much better bass integration with the satellite speak- ers while making the woofer less localizable.

Low level inputs, low level thruputs (pages 6 and 7)

Thruputs allow daisy chaining of multiple subwoofers, or can act as a return path back to the processor.

Four position Phase Invert switch (pages 5, 12 and 14)

Allows precise acoustic matching with satellite speaker systems whose output may be phase reversed. May also help to compen- sate for unusual room acoustics that can occur, causing a lack of or too much bass at the listening position.

A convenient front panel mounted Level Control with a click- stop THX/REF input sensitivity setting (pages 5 and 14)

Automatic standby operation with LED indicator (page 12)

Features signal sensing turn-on with 7-10 minute turn-off delay.

Heavy-Duty detachable AC power cord and input socket (pages 6 and 12)

Meets all current UL/CSA and European safety requirements

THX Ultra Certified (SA-700 only)

THX is a group of performance standards and technologies devel- oped by Lucasfilm Ltd. (of Star Wars fame). These are intended to ensure that what you hear (and see) on your home system,as closely as possible, matches what the director heard and saw during the final production mixdown of the film. THX is intended to enhance all surround formats including the latest discrete multi-channel digi- tal types. Please note that THX is not a surround format itself.

THX Ultra standards are based upon a room size of 3000 cubic feet (LxWxH). This doesn’t mean certified components must be used in rooms this exact size. The room sizes simply provide a frame of ref- erence,as they indicate that these systems must deliver a minimum level of performance in the specified area.

Table of Contents

4InWall Subwoofer Systems

5Amplifier Front Panel

6Amplifier Back Panel

7Remote Control

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Connecting Your Subwoofer

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Low Level Connection (LO IN)

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Using the Low Level Thruput (THRU)

7High Level Connection (HI IN)

8SA-350 Low Level Connections

9SA-700 Low Level Connections with one SubOut/LFE Output

10SA-700 Low Level Connections with two SubOut/LFE Outputs

11SA-700 High Level Connections

12Power Connection

12System Setup and Operation

12The LOW PASS Control

12Bass Management

12The PHASE Control

13Parametric Room Equalizer (EQ)

13Adjusting the Parametric EQ Using a Meter or Real Time Analyzer (RTA)

13Level Setting Using an SPL Meter

14Level Setting Setup Without Using an SPL Meter

14Setting the Subwoofer Level Without an SPL Meter or Test Tones

14 How Much is Enough?

14Remote Control Functions

14Direct Access Connector

15Care and Feeding of Your Subwoofer

15Subwoofer Troubleshooting Guide

15Specifications

16Program EQ Setting Curves

Test and Training CD-ROM

The enclosed Atlantic Technology/Sencore Test and Training Disc includes lots of useful information. (Sencore is a world famous manufacturer of electronic test and measurement equipment. We strongly support the use of this caliber of equipment in the setup of home surround sound systems.) Please take a moment to go over its contents before proceeding with your woofer’s setup. The disc includes room mode calculators,explanations of how sound spreads in a room, information about home theater setup, a glossary, and even an explanation of how standing waves “setup” in rooms. Most importantly, there are test tones on the disc intended to be used to set the equalizer and subwoofer level in your system.

Copyright © 2001 Atlantic Technology International.

Specifications are those in effect at the time of printing. Atlantic Technology reserves the right to change specifications or designs at any time without notice. THX and THX Ultra are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm, Ltd. Dolby Digital, AC-3, Dolby Stereo and Dolby Pro Logic are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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