P o w e red Subwoofer
Important Safety Instructions This symbol found on the apparatus indicates hazards arising from dangerous voltages. This symbol found on the apparatus indicates the user should read all safety statements found in the user manual. This symbol found on the apparatus indicates double insulation. Warning! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings.
Specifications Frequency Response (±3dB) 45Hz–200Hz Subwoofer Amplifier Power FTC Rated Power: 50 watts @ 50 Hz into 4 ohms at less than 1% THD+N Subwoofer Crossover 75Hz–200Hz 24dB/octave low-pass Crossover Bypass Yes Bass Unit 8" (203mm) DCD down-firing Enclosure Type Ported Dimensions (HxWxD) (with feet and rear connectors) 13 x 111/4 x 151/2" (330.5 x 287 x 393mm) Weight 18 lbs (8.
How to Connect Using the Speaker Terminals We recommend 18-gauge wire or thicker for runs up to 15 feet (4.5m), and 16-gauge wire or thicker for longer runs. Separate the first few inches of the wire conductors. Strip off 1⁄ 2-inch (12mm) of insulation from the ends of each speaker wire to expose the two conductors and tightly twist the wire strands. WARNING: To prevent electrical shock hazard, always switch off the amplifier or receiver when making connections to the speaker.
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 front/main speakers (see diagram below). The subwoofer does not present any additional load to your receiver. Select “subwoofer-no” from your receiver’s set-up menu. This sends the subwoofer signal to the front/main left and right speakers, and thus, to the subwoofer. Consult your receiver’s owner’s manual for more details.
Controls Volume: Adjusts the sound level of the subwoofer. A typical setting is around 10 o’clock. Crossover (Hz): Adjusts the frequency of the low-pass filter for the subwoofer. Polarity (0° or 180°): Selects regular (0°) or inverted (180°) polarity for the subwoofer. Set this switch to provide the fullest, most dynamic bass. The effect of phase will be most audible on low-frequency percussion instruments or music with a continuously repeating bass line. Power off/on: Switches the amplifier on and off.
Placement Place the subwoofer next to a wall or in a corner near your front/main speakers. Typically, the sound is best when the subwoofer is within 15 feet (5m) of the front/main speakers. However, the sharp 24dB/octave crossover roll-off permits placement farther from the front/main speakers if necessary. Since the ear is unable to localize the low frequencies of the subwoofer, the bass still appears to come from the front/main speakers.
If Service Seems Necessary First, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the PV350. If that is not possible, write to: Customer Service Boston Acoustics, Inc. 300 Jubilee Drive Peabody, MA 01960 U.S.A. Or contact us via e-mail at: support@bostona.com We will promptly advise you of what action to take. If it is necessary to return your subwoofer to the factory, please ship it prepaid. After it has been repaired, we will return it freight prepaid in the U.S. and Canada.
Boston Acoustics, Inc. David Jaques, Project Manager: 978/538-5126 Owners Manual: PV350-US Date: 7/12/04 Scale: 100% BA P/N: 042-002025-2 ECO# 3451 Colors: grayscale Note: Dimensions in millimeter Keylines not to print Revisions: Rev-1: Fixed image Rev-2: P.
