Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 272 PBM THX Atlantic Technology
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Model 272 PBM THX ® THX Select Certified High Performance Powered Subwoofer A tlantic T echnology ® I NNOVATIVE H OME T HEATER 343 V anderbilt A venue Norwood, MA 02062 (781) 762-6300 www .
2 Model 272 PBM THX A tlantic T echnology ® M ODEL 272 PBM THX High Per formance THX Select Certified Powered Subwoofer Congratulations on your purchase of an Atlantic T echnology 272 PBM THX powered subwoofer .
3 Model 272 PBM THX A tlantic T echnology ® ● A linear power high current Class A/B amplifier conservatively rated at 225 watts RMS This advanced amplifier is a fully discrete design utilizing audiophile grade component parts including a custom-wound, low-hum T orroidal transformer .
4 Model 272 PBM THX A tlantic T echnology ® Figure 1: Amplifier panel and controls for Model 272 PBM THX Connecting Y our Subwoofer The Atlantic T echnology System 272 PBM THX Powered Subwoofer is simple to hook up, offering several connection methods for maximum flexibility .
5 Model 272 PBM THX A tlantic T echnology ® Example 1: Subwoofer Line Out/ Low Level In Before using this connection method, please see the Note on page 3. Example 2: Preamp Line Out/Low Level In for 1 Subwoofer This arrangement is for owners of stereo receivers/ amplifiers with Preamp outputs.
6 Model 272 PBM THX A tlantic T echnology ® Example 3: Preamp Line Out/Low Level In for 2 Subwoofers Note that the L/MONO input is used on both sub- woofers. Instead of Y -adapters, you may also use the THRU outputs to connect back to the Main Inputs as shown in Option 2 of Example 2.
7 Model 272 PBM THX A tlantic T echnology ® Example 5: Speaker Out/ High Level In for 1 Subwoofer This is the recommended method for connecting the 272 PBM THX to a discrete 5.
8 Model 272 PBM THX A tlantic T echnology ® Using the Low level Thruput If desired, you can run a low level stereo signal through the 272 PBM THX and out to another unit. This way you can add an additional subwoofer with minimal additional wiring. The signal that comes out of the Thruput jacks is identical to the input signal.
9 Model 272 PBM THX A tlantic T echnology ® Helpful Hint: A particularly useful experiment is to place the subwoofer right at the prime listening position (move your couch or chair out of the way and put the sub in its place).
10 Model 272 PBM THX A tlantic T echnology ® How Much is Enough? Sometimes people prefer more bass impact for movies than sounds natural when reproducing music. Y ou may wish to determine both a video level and an audio level if you find yourself falling into this camp.
11 Model 272 PBM THX A tlantic T echnology ® A W ord About Bass, Center Channel Modes, and System Set Up Many surround processors and receivers feature a “W ide” and “Normal” mode for the center channel speaker . Atlantic T echnology recommends that the center channel be operated in the “Normal” mode when using a powered subwoofer .
12 Model 272 PBM THX A tlantic T echnology ® The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’ s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons.
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