User manual BOSTON ACOUSTICS PV700

[. . . ] Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Maintain a minimum distance of 50 mm around the front, rear and sides of the apparatus for sufficient ventilation. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings or placing on or around the apparatus items such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. [. . . ] WARNING: To prevent electrical shock hazard, always switch off the amplifier or receiver when making connections to the speaker. When making all connections, be sure to connect the + (red) on the speaker to the + (red) on the amplifier, and the ­ (black) on the speaker to the ­ (black) on the amplifier. ­ + IMPORTANT: Typically, one side of the wire is smooth. Connect this to the + (red) connection. Using the five-way binding posts: The binding posts permit easy connection to banana plugs, spade lugs, and bare wire. Insert the wire in the hole (as shown on left) or a 3/8-inch spade lug over the post and tighten. For banana plugs, remove the red and black caps from the end-holes and insert either dual or single banana plugs (as shown on right). Using This Manual ­ PV700 versus PV900 NOTE: The rear amplifier panels of the PV700 and the PV900 are virtually the same. Although the instructional images on the following pages depict the PV700's rear panel, the PV900 connects, functions and operates in exactly the same manner. 4 Connecting the Subwoofer to Digital Home Theater Systems Digital 5. 1, 6. 1 and 7. 1 home theater electronics dedicate one channel (the ". 1") to reproduce the special low-frequency (LFE) information (such as explosions and thunder) contained in digitally-encoded soundtracks. Select "subwoofer-yes" from your receiver's set-up menu. Hooked up this way, the receiver's amplifier is relieved of having to reproduce the difficult low bass signals that can drive the receiver into audible distortion. Use an RCA cable (not included), as shown, to connect your digital receiver's subwoofer output to the subwoofer. Connect the other end to the PV700 or PV900 jack labeled "bypass crossover control" underneath "line level in". PV700 PowerVent ® Powered Subwoofer Featuring BassTrac® * use crossover control: removes high frequencies; use with sources lacking suitable filtering (most products without Dolby Digital or DTS), or where manual control is desired. For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type fuse. ** bypass crossover control: direct to woofer; use with sources having built-in crossover controls or bass management (most products with Dolby Digital or DTS). Utiliser un fusible de rechange de même type. power mode auto on power indicator polarity 0º 180 º 80 120 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN BACK OF RECEIVER crossover (Hz) C US AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR 50 150 120V ~ 60Hz 2. 5A speaker level in power on left right line level in use crossover control * bypass crossover control ** off Use only with a 250V fuse Employer uniquement avec un fusible de 250V SUBWOOFER OUT T 2. 5A L 250V If you do not wish to run RCA cables to your subwoofer, you may use speaker wire to connect the subwoofer in parallel with your main speakers (see diagram below). Select "subwoofer-no" from your receiver's set-up menu. This sends the LFE signal to the main left and right speakers, and thus, to the subwoofer. When using the speaker wire hookup, the subwoofer's built-in crossover is engaged. As a starting point, set the crossover control on the subwoofer about 10Hz higher than the lower limit of your main speakers' bass response (for Boston Acoustics front speakers, refer to the included "Optimal Crossover Settings. . . "sheet). Fine-tune the crossover setting by ear for the smoothest blend with your main speakers. The best setting of the crossover control will depend on speaker placement and personal preference. PV700 PowerVent ® Powered Subwoofer Featuring BassTrac ® BACK OF RECEIVER * use crossover control: removes high frequencies; use with sources lacking suitable filtering (most products without Dolby Digital or DTS), or where manual control is desired. For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type fuse. ** bypass crossover control: direct to woofer; use with sources having built-in crossover controls or bass management (most products with Dolby Digital or DTS). Utiliser un fusible de rechange de même type. power mode auto on to main speakers right left power indicator polarity 0º 180 º 80 120 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN crossover (Hz) C US AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR 50 150 120V ~ 60Hz 2. 5A power on speaker level in left right line level in use crossover control * bypass crossover control ** off Use only with a 250V fuse Employer uniquement avec un fusible de 250V front speakers T 2. 5A L 250V Be sure to connect + to + (red) and ­ to ­ (black). 5 Connecting the Subwoofer to Stereo or Dolby® Pro Logic® Systems For stereo or Dolby Pro Logic systems, the easiest method is to use the same speaker wire connections as shown on page 5. You may also use the "sub out" connection from your receiver to the input on the subwoofer marked use crossover control. When using speaker wire or the use crossover control input, the subwoofer's built-in crossover is engaged. As a starting point, set the crossover control on the subwoofer about 10Hz higher than the lower limit of your main speakers' bass response (for Boston Acoustics front speakers, refer to the included "Optimal Crossover Settings. . . "sheet). [. . . ] After it has been repaired, we will return it freight prepaid in the U. S. and Canada. Limited Warranty For one year from the date of purchase, Boston Acoustics will repair for the original owner any defect in materials or workmanship that occurs in normal use of the subwoofer, without charge for parts and labor. Your responsibilities are to use the system according to the instructions supplied, to provide safe and secure transportation to an authorized Boston Acoustics service representative, and to present proof of purchase in the form of your sales slip when requesting service. Excluded from this warranty is damage that results from abuse, misuse, improper installation, accidents, shipping, or repairs/modifications by anyone other than an authorized Boston Acoustics service representative. [. . . ]