Atlantic Technology SB-800 Placement and Operation, Care of Your Subwoofer, Problem

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					Model SB-800 Powered Subwoofer
Placement and Operation
Generally speaking, the best location for your new subwoofer is the	Using the Subwoofer Low-Pass Control
front of the room, close to a corner (Figure 5). Every room has its own					NOTE: Set this control to "Bypass" if you are using
		LOW-PASS
unique sound characteristics, and flexibility in the exact placement of					a receiver that has its own subwoofer crossover.
the subwoofer is always desirable. The closer the subwoofer is placed to			140
					Set this control to "Normal" if your electronics do
	80			160
a wall and especially a corner, the more and deeper the bass response
					not have a bass management function. The goal
you will hear.However, in some rooms, corner placement can produce a
					is to optimize the performance of the system by
“one note” boomy effect. Under such circumstances the subwoofer may
	55			200	ensuring that the subwoofer and satellites produce
work better away from the corner. Experiment to find the best position
					a cohesive and well integrated sound“picture.”
in your room.	Most surround sound receivers and processors offer a choice of cross-
Figure 5
	overs, typically between 60 Hz and 150 Hz. We recommend using the
Typical arrangement for a single subwoofer in a home theater.	100Hz setting when using small speakers such as those in the FS-7.0.
	Consult your electronics owner's manual for more details.

1.	Start here	2. Move to	It’s generally undesirable to have the main speakers and the subwoofer
			overlap too much. Larger speakers means a lower Low-pass crossover
		corner for
		more bass	frequency, smaller speakers means a higher Low-pass crossover fre-
			quency. Consult the manufacturer’s specified low frequency response
			for your main speakers to determine the appropriate Low-pass setting
			on your subwoofer.In the end,however,a little time spent experimenting
			will generally result in dramatically better bass response.
		3. Move away	Care of Your Subwoofer
		from wall for
		less bass
			Your subwoofer is constructed from 5/8” Medium Density Fiberboard.
			MDF is a non-resonant material ideal for speaker system enclosures. To
			clean the cabinet you may use a soft cloth either dry or slightly dampened
			with clean water. Be careful not to wet the cabinet or allow any water to
			enter the cabinet seams.Avoid placing your speakers in direct sunlight or
			near a source of heat that may, over time, damage the finish.

Subwoofer Troubleshooting Guide

Once your subwoofer is set up, you should have many years of maintenance free enjoyment from your system. However, if you should encoun- ter 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.

Problem	Possible Cause	Possible Solution
No bass output	AC power cord unplugged or	Plug into a working outlet.
	plugged into a non-working outlet.
	Input cables not securely	Check all connections, then try another
	connected or defective.	input cable.
Audible buzz or hum	Input cable not securely connected	Check all connections, then try another
	or defective.	input cable.
	Ground loop through antenna or	Test by disconnecting antenna and/or cable
	cable TV system input.	system input leads. If hum goes away, install
		isolation balun(s) at that point.

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