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Model 172 PBM High Performance Powered Subwoofer Instr uction Manual A tlantic T echnology ® I NNOVATIVE H OME T HEATER 343 V anderbilt Avenue Norwood, MA 02062 (781) 762-6300 www .
2 Model 172 PBM M ODEL 172 PBM High Per formance Powered Subwoofer Congratulations on your purchase of an Atlantic T echnology 172 PBM powered subwoofer . W ith proper care, your new subwoofer will provide many years of trouble-free performance. The 172 PBM is capable of delivering very high output levels and wide dynamic range.
3 A tlantic T echnology ® ● A useful in room working frequency range of 20Hz to 150Hz ● A unique Dual Diversity Crossover TM (DDC) system with an adjustable (50Hz to 150Hz) 12dB per octave low-pass crossover , and a fixed 24dB per octave “voice filter” at 180Hz.
4 Model 172 PBM IMPORT ANT NOTE - Only if you are NOT using the complete System 170: If you are using a surround receiver/processor that includes its own filtered subwoofer output and ultra-compact satellites, we strongly recommend that you connect the 172 PBM to your system using the high level (speaker) inputs.
5 A tlantic T echnology ® Example 1: Subwoofer Line Out/ Low Level In Before using this connection method, please see the Important Note on page 4. 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 172 PBM 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 A tlantic T echnology ® Example 5: Speaker Out/ High Level In for 2 Subwoofers This is the recom- mended method for connecting the 172 PBM to a discrete 5.1 chan- nel receiver or amplifier . Please see the Important Note on page 4. Y ou can also use the speaker level THRU outputs.
8 Model 172 PBM Figure 2: Gold plated 5-way binding posts. Accepts up to 10 gauge bare wire Note: Due to the very close placement of the High-level connectors, the most practical connectors to use are “double banana plugs” (North America only) available from most electronic supply stores.
9 A tlantic T echnology ® Figure 3: T ypical arrange- ment for a single subwoofer in a home theater . Start here Less Bass More Bass Figure 4: Front Panel V ariable Level Control located behind the removable grille.
9 A tlantic T echnology ® Figure 3: T ypical arrange- ment for a single subwoofer in a home theater . Start here Less Bass More Bass Figure 4: Front Panel V ariable Level Control located behind the removable grille.
10 Model 172 PBM Using the Subwoofer Lo-Pass Control When used with the complete System 170, the 172 PBM Lo-pass control should be set at 1/3 of its range to begin with. The goal is to optimize the performance of the system by ensuring that the sub- woofer and satellites produce a cohesive and well integrated sound “picture.
12 Model 172 PBM 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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