Boston Acoustics XB6 - Manual (Page 6)

Controls
Powered Subwoofer Featuring BassTrac ®
XB6
CAUTION: Disconnect supply cord
before replacing fuse. For continued
protection against risk of fire, replace only
with same type fuse. ATTENTION: Debrancher avant de
remplacer le fusible. Utiliser un fusible de
rechange de même type.
* 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. ** bypass crossover control: direct to woofer;
use with sources having built-in crossover
controls or bass management (most products
with Dolby Digital or DTS).
T 2.5A L 250V
on
off
power
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR
left right
speaker level in
50
80 120
150
crossover (Hz)
power indicator
0º 180 º polarity
use
crossover
control *
bypass
crossover
control **
line level in
power mode
on auto
Use only with a 250V fuse
Employer uniquement avec
un fusible de 250V
Use only with a 250V fuse
Employer uniquement avec
un fusible de 250V
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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 con-
trol.” 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).
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.
back of receiver
subwoofer out
50
80 120
150
crossover (Hz) 0 º 180 º polarity
on
off
power
Main power switch Volume (on top panel)
Adjusts the sound level of
the subwoofer. A typical set-
ting is around 11 o’clock, as
shown. Crossover (Hz) Polarity (0° or 180°)
Completely turns all
power to the amplifier
either on or off and over-
rides the power mode
switch. This switch must
be turned on
before
setting the power mode
switch (see next page).
Adjusts the frequency of
the lowpass filter for the
subwoofer. This control is
inactive when using the
“bypass crossover control”
input jack. Selects regular (0°) or inverted
(180°) polarity for the sub-
woofer. Set this switch to pro-
vide the fullest, most dynamic
bass. The effect of phase will
be most audible on low-fre-
quency percussion instruments
or music with a continuously
repeating bass line.