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Instruction Manual
Specifications
Care and Feeding of Your Subwoofer
Subwoofer Troubleshooting Guide
Once your subwoofer is set up, you should have many years of main-
tenance free enjoyment from your system. However, if you should
encounter a problem, refer to the following guide to help find the
certain that the system has suffered no damage in shipment. If you
find such damage, either visible or internal, contact your dealer im-
mediately for the proper return procedure.
solution. If the problem persists, please contact your local autho-
rized 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.
Weak bass: vague stereo image Input source connected to HI LEVEL Check speaker wire connections and
inputs is wired out of phase. reconnect in proper phase.
Specifications
RMS Power (before limiting and servo) 350 Watts/Channel
Dynamic IHF Peak Power 550 Watts/Channel
Signal to Noise Ratio (-90dB hum) -97dB @ full power
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.05% @ full output
Frequency Response (typical, in room) 20-150 Hz ±3 dB
Low Level Input Sensitivity 250mv @ full output, 100Hz
Low Level Input Impedance 22K Ω
High Level Input Sensitivity 2.5v @ full output, 100Hz
High Level Input Impedance 820 Ω
Power Supply Storage 27K microfarads/channel
Toroidal Transformer(s) 400VA/Channel
Peak Output Stage Current 40amps rated/Channel
Dimensions W x H x D (inches) 19.0 (faceplate); 16.875 (enclosure) x 5.0 (feet and faceplate) x 14.0
Weight (lbs) SA-350 = 22.3; SA-700 = 38.9
IMPORTANT: Save Your Boxes! If you can do so, save the carton,
packing pieces and plastic bags that came with your subwoofer. They
will be useful in case you move or have to ship your subwoofer for
any reason. In any case, save all packing materials until you are