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1.            DECLARATION OF  CONFORMITY  dbx Professional Products    8760 S  Sandy Parkway  Sandy  Utah 84070  USA    Manufacturer s Name   Manufacturer s Address     declares that the product     Product name  dbx 120A  Note  Product name may be suffixed by the EU     Product option  None  conforms to the following Product Specifications   Safety  IEC 60065  01  Amd 1    EMC  EN 55022 2006  N A  Analog Product   IEC61000 4 2  IEC61000 4 3  IEC61000 4 4  IEC61000 4 5  IEC61000 4 6  IEC61000 4 8  IEC61000 4 11    Supplementary Information     The product herewith complies with the requirements of the   Low Voltage Directive 2006 95  EC   EMC Directive 2004 108 EC    RoHS Directive 2002 95  EC   WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC    With regard to Directive 2005 32 EC and EC Regulation  1275 2008 of 17 December 2008  this product is designed   produced  and classified as Professional Audio Equipment and thus  is exempt from this Directive     Roger Johnsen   Vice President of Engineering  8760 S  Sandy Parkway  Sandy  Utah 84070  USA  Date  November 1  2010    European Contact  Your local dbx Sales and Service Office or    Harman Music Group   8760 South Sandy Parkway  Sandy  Utah 84070  USA  Ph   801  566 8800   Fax   801  568  583          Introduction    0 1 Defining  the 120A geet dE i  0 2 Service Contact Info  ii  Os MET a a   scere d cetera eg ii    Section     Operation and Appendix    1 1 Rear Panel Connectons ss eesennzznnini 1  1 2 Front Panel Connection  1  1 3 Operating INOL
2.   Live  As colours of the cores in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured    markings identifying the terminals in your plug  proceed as follows       The core which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug  marked with the letter E  or with the earth symbol  or coloured green  or green and yellow     The core which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured black     The core which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured   red     This equipment may require the use of a different line cord  attachment plug  or both  depending  on the available power source at installation  If the attachment plug needs to be changed  refer  servicing to qualified service personnel who should refer to the table below  The green  yellow  wire shall be connected directly to the units chassis                    CONDUCTOR WIRE COLOR  Normal Alt   L LIVE BROWN BLACK   N NEUTRAL BLUE WHITE  GREEN    E EARTH GND YEL GREEN                      WARNING  If the ground is defeated  certain fault conditions in the unit or in the system to  which it is connected can result in full line voltage between chassis and earth ground  Severe  injury or death can then result if the chassis and earth ground are touched simultaneously        WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION  READ THE FOLLOWING     KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS  HEED ALL WARNINGS  FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS    THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXP
3.   from the center of its woofer to the three nearest boundaries are as different as possible  These  distances are measured along the speaker cabinet sides  not in a straight line  When these  distances are the same  the bass response of most speakers is roughest  with peaks and dips  more than 10dB apart over just a few notes  Putting a conventional box shaped speaker  woofer down in a corner will make it sound very bassy  but for the evenness of bass  it s the  worst spot available     The formula for calculating maximum different distances a  b  and c and least bumpy  speaker placement is  a b  b c  or b2   ac  where a  b  and c are never equal     The same acoustic laws apply to your listening position  the smoothest bass will result when  the distances from your head to the three nearest boundaries are as different as possible  In  the same manner  the boomiest rooms have all three dimensions the same and the smoothest  have them maximally different     If you do reposition your speakers  you should also reset any output level controls on the back  of the speaker cabinet  Many speakers offer a slight HF or MF boost with these controls all the  way up  and the new increase in bass might be better balanced by such a maximum setting     The 120A is not intended only as a device to create wall crumbling low end  Judicious use with  a pair of full range speakers can create the sense that a pair of speakers with 15  woofers is  being used  An additional benefit of improving th
4.   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     POWER ON OFF SWITCH  If the equipment has a Power switch  the Power  switch used in this piece of equipment DOES NOT break the connection from  the mains     MAINS DISCONNECT  The plug shall remain readily operable  For rack   mount or installation where plug is not accessible  an all pole mains switch with  a contact separation of at least 3 mm in each pole shall be incorporated into  the electrical installation of the rack or building     FOR UNITS EQUIPPED WITH EXTERNALLY ACCESSIBLE FUSE RECEP   TACLE  Replace fuse with same type and rating only     MULTIPLE INPUT VOLTAGE  This equipment may require the use of a different  line cord  attachment plug  or both  depending on the available power source at  installation  Connect this equipment only to the power source indicated on the  equipment rear panel  To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock  refer servic   ing to qualified service personnel or equivalent     If connected to 240V supply  a suitable CSA UL certified power cord shall be  used for this supply        IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION       ELECTROMAGNETIC  COMPATIBILITY    This unit conforms to the Product Specifications noted on the Declaration  of Conformity  Operation is subject to the following two conditions     e this device may not cause harmful interference  and   e thi
5. Bu into 6000    1 4  TRS Jacks  Inputs and Outputs  RCA  Inputs   0 05   no synthesis  either output      88dBu  controls  max   22Hz  gt  22kHz unweighted  full range output     26 36Hz and 36 56Hz Band Synthesis Level  Subharmonics  Low Frequency Boost   Subwoofer Output Crossover Frequency  Select  Crossover in out   Power  Crossover  Bypass   Synthesis activity  3 LEDs per band    112dB   26 56Hz  from 54 110Hz input signal    12dB octave high pass   3dB   80 Hz or 120Hz   6dB octave derived low pass   Phase coherent  unity sum     100 120VAC  50 60Hz DO Version  220 240VAC  50 60Hz EU Version    1 75 x19 x6 2   4 5cm x 48 3cm x 15 75cm     1 Rack Unit  4 75 Ibs 8 Ibs  2 2kg 3 7kg    6 TEUER clone    by HARMAN    A 3 Installation Considerationsand Wiring       The 120A has 1 4     balanced unbalanced inputs and is designed for nominal  4dBu levels  The 120A also offers RCA  connectors  and is designed for nominal  10dBV levels     Input Cable Configurations   The 120A will accept either balanced or unbalanced sources as long as cables are wired according to the following  diagrams  In an emergency  1 4  mono cables will work  Connect the sleeve to the cable s shield  Note  for maxi   mum hum rejection with a balanced source  avoid common grounding at the 120A s input and output  The best start   ing point is to ground the shield of the input cable at the source device  leaving it unconnected at the 120A      Output Cable Configurations   The 120A will drive either balance
6. ES itae pet ep Coran se penes 2  1 4 Basic Connection          e eennnnznnzzennnazznnnzni 4    Appendix    A 1 Block Diagram  ec 5  A 2 Specifications      6  A 3 Wiring Diagrams    7    Table of Contents MoA User Mamaa dbx    INTRODUCTION       Modeled Acte    120A    e       na Synthesis ME       dbx    by HARMAN    Congratulations on your purchase of the dbx   Professional Products 120A Subharmonic  Synthesizer with Modeled Waveform Synthesis     The 120A has been specifically optimized to  enhance Bass audio material for use in a variety of professional applications  including night   club and dance DJ mixing  theatre and film sound  music recording  live music performance  and broadcasting     The 120A   s two separate bands of subharmonic synthesis provide the best combination of  smoothness and control  and the independent low frequency boost circuit is designed to get  the most out of high performance low frequency speaker systems  Flexible system interfacing  is achieved by providing main outputs which can be full range  including synthesis  or high   frequency ONLY  along with a separate subwoofer output with its own level control    This manual will be your guide to understanding the full functionality of the powerful 120A   After you have become familiar with the unit  we encourage you to experiment and find cre   ative ways that the 120A can help you optimize your specific application    The 120A s patented modeled Waveform Synthesis    process builds a synthesiz
7. OSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING  LIQUID AND NO OBJECT FILLED WITHI LIQUID  SUCH AS VASES  SHALL  BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS     CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH     DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THEVENTILATION OPENINGS  INSTALL IN AC   CORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS     DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS   HEAT REGISTERS  STOVES  OR OTHER APPARATUS  INCLUDING AMPLI   FIERS  THAT PRODUCE HEAT     ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFAC   TURER     UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN  UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME     Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug  A  polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other  A grounding  type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong  The wide blade or third  prong are provided for your safety  If the provided plug does not fit your out   let  consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet     Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs   convenience receptacles  and the point where they exit from the apparatus     Use only with the cart stand  tripod bracket  or table specified by the manufac   ture  or sold with the apparatus  When a cart is used  use caution when moving  the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over     Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel  Servicing is required when  the apparatus has been damaged in any way  such as power supply cord or plug
8. SOURCE DEVICE TO NEXT DEVICE  SLEEVE     SLEEVE  SLEEVE H CI TIP     CH  a TIP  gt   CI RING  XLR TVPE MALE  MONO PHONE PLUG TO MALE XLR TVPE MONO PHONE PLUG TO STEREO PHONE PLUG  FROM SOURCE DEVICE TO NEXT DEVICE  FROM SOURCE DEVICE TO NEXT DEVICE  SLEEVE     A 4 A    SLEEVE     SLEEVE  cdm    A f TIP  TIP     TIP     RING  2  XLR TYPE MALE  RCA PHONO PLUG TO MALE XLR TYPE PHONO PLUG TO STEREO PHONE PLUG  FROM SOURCE DEVICE TO NEXT DEVICE FROM SOURCE DEVICE TO NEXT DEVICE  SLEEVE A FR TP  Qo SLEEVE     SLEEVE      TIP     TIP      c  x z D c TIP  3  TIP  ib  MONO PHONE PLUG TO MONO PHONE PLUG PHONO PLUG TO MONO PHONE PLUG  FROM SOURCE DEVICE TO NEXT DEVICE FROM SOURCE DEVICE TO NEXT DEVICE  SLEEVE SLEEVE       SLEEVE     SLEEVE      c  wa  J In   D CI TIP G  TFG   gt   STEREO PHONE PLUG TO MONO PHONE PLUG MONO PHONE PLUG TO PHONO PLUG  FROM SOURCE DEVICE TO NEXT DEVICE       SLEEVE SLEEVE        TIP TIP          auf   gt     PHONO PLUG TO MALE XLR TYPE    dbx 120A User Manual 7    by HARMAN                                                 dbx    by HARMAN    8760 South Sandy Pkwy   Sandy  Utah 84070  Phone   801  568 7660  Fax   801  568 7662    Questions or comments   Email us at  support dbxpro com  or visit our Website at   www dbxpro com    18 2217 C  Printed in USA    
9. d or unbalanced loads as long as the cables are wired according to the following  figures  The output   s impedance at 1000  allowing operation with virtually any load  Nominal operating level is   4dBu into 600Q  If using 1 4  mono plugs  at the output  the 120A will be grounded to the load device  This can  cause a ground loop  By using 1 4  balanced phone plugs  the grounds of both the 120A and the load can be isolat   ed to reduce hum  Leave the shield unconnected at the load device                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         FROM SOURCE DEVICE TO NEXT DEVICE FROM SOURCE DEVICE TO NEXT DEVICE  m   SLEEVE SLEEVE S 6  2  9 TIP TIP 9     RING D C RING l  XLR TYPE FEMALE XLR TYPE MALE  FEMALE XLR TYPE TO STEREO PHONE PLUG STEREO PHONE PLUG TO MALE XLR TYPE  FROM SOURCE DEVICE TO NEXT DEVICE FROM SOURCE DEVICE TO NEXT DEVICE  53 4     TIP TIP  7 3  C RING RING  2   U U  XLR TVPE FEMALE XLR TVPE MALE  STEREO PHONE PLUG TO STEREO PHONE PLUG FEMALE XLR TVPE TO MALE XLR TVPE  FROM SOURCE DEVICE TONEXT DEVICE FROM 
10. dbx    by HARMAN       Subharmonic    m Modeled Aacztrm      120A    Synthesis                  IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION             RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK  DONOTOPEN    ATTENTION  RisauEDECHOCELECTRIQUE  NEPASOUVRIR             WARNING  roREDUCETHERISKOFFIRE ORELECTRIC  SHOCKDONOTEXPOSETHISEQUIPMENTTORAINORMOISTURE             The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of  potential hazards with electrical products  The lightning flash with arrowpoint in  an equilateral triangle means that there are dangerous voltages present within  the unit  The exclamation point in an equilateral triangle indicates that it is  necessary for the user to refer to the owner s manual     These symbols warn that there are no user serviceable parts inside the unit  Do  not open the unit  Do not attempt to service the unit yourself  Refer all servicing  to qualified personnel  Opening the chassis for any reason will void the manu   facturer   s warranty  Do not get the unit wet  If liquid is spilled on the unit  shut  it off immediately and take it to a dealer for service  Disconnect the unit during  storms to prevent damage           SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS    NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IF YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER CORD     WARNING  THIS APPLIANCE SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A MAINS SOCKET OUTLET WITH A  PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONNECTION     The cores in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code     GREEN and YELLOW   Earth     BLUE  Neutral     BROWN 
11. e sound of smaller speakers is that a pair of  smaller speakers and a 120A is more portable than a pair of two larger speakers     Turntable Feedback and Low Frequency Rumble   If you are using the 120A with a turntable  the increased levels of bass may make your turn   table system more susceptible to feedback  wherein the turntable base  platter  cartridge stylus   and or the disc itself actually pickup and replay bass from the speakers  One symptom is an  increasing  flapping rumble as you turn the volume up  severely  the system begins to howl   that disappears or is markedly reduced when the tonearm is lifted off the record  The cure is  to isolate the turntable  making it immune to low frequency vibrations  Any LF rumble in the  system from turntable  air conditioning  through mics  etc   will be boosted by the 120A     To reduce turntable feedback  begin by locating the turntable and the speakers as far apart as  practical  Next  short of replacing the turntable  since some turntables are much more prone  to feedback than others  shock absorber feet designed specifically for this problem  A massive  base or table under the turntable may decouple it from the cases     Note for CD Players  High levels of Bass can cause CD players to skip  It is a good idea to  locate CD players away from low end drivers and loudspeakers  and shock mount them     dbx 120A User Manual    by HARMAN    3       1 4 Connecting the 120A to Your System    Basic Connection  The 120A can be used w
12. ed waveform  using the wave shapes of the original bass material  producing a new Waveform Modeled    bass  note  exactly one octave below the bass in the original audio signal path  Unlike other attempts  at bass synthesis  the dbx Professional Products 120A process produces smooth  musical low  frequencies that do not interfere with mid and high band information even when the maximum    synthesis and boost are applied  The result is a low end punch that people really feel  even at  system levels that won t destroy sound equipment or damage hearing  The 120A offers the    following features      Patented Modeled Waveform Synthesis    Circuitry insures that mid and  high frequencies are not affected     Individual Controls for Two Separate ranges of Subbarmonic Frequencies   plus Master Synthesis Level Control     Separate Low Frequency Boost Circuit     Separate Subwoofer Output     1 4    Balanced Inputs and 1 4    Impedance Balanced Outputs     RCA Inputs     LF Synthesis LED Indicators    e Selectable Crossover with 80Hz and 120Hz crossover points    120A User Manual dbx    by HARMAN    0 2 Service Contact Info    If you require technical support  contact dbx Customer Service  Be prepared to accurately  describe the problem  Know the serial number of your unit  This is printed on a sticker attached  to the rear panel  If you have not already taken the time to fill out your warranty registration  card and send it in  please do so now     Before you return a product to the 
13. factory for service  we recommend you refer to the manual   Make sure you have correctly followed installation steps and operation procedures  If you are  still unable to solve a problem  contact our Customer Service Department at  801  568 7660 for  consultation  If you need to return a product to the factory for service  you MUST contact  Customer Service to obtain a Return Authorization Number     No returned products will be accepted at the factory without a Return Authorization Number     Please refer to the warranty below  which extends to the first end user  After expiration of the  warranty  a reasonable charge will be made for parts  labor  and packing if you choose to use  the factory service facility  In all cases  you are responsible for transportation charges to the  factory  dbx will pay return shipping if the unit is still under warranty     Use the original packing material if it is available  Mark the package with the name of the ship   per and with these words in red  DELICATE INSTRUMENT  FRAGILE  Insure the package prop     erly  Ship prepaid  not collect  Do not ship parcel post   0 3 Warranty    This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and  only in the United States     1   The warranty registration card that accompanies this product must be mailed within 30 days  after purchase date to validate this warranty  Proof of purchase is considered to be the  burden of the consumer     2   dbx warrants this product  when bought and used solely with
14. in the U S   to be free from    defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service     3   dbx liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or  at our discretion  replacing defec   tive materials that show evidence of defect  provided the product is returned to dbx WITH  RETURN AUTHORIZATION from the factory  where all parts and labor will be covered up  to a period of two years  A Return Authorization number must be obtained from dbx by  telephone  The company shall not be liable for any consequential damage as a result of the  product s use in any circuit or assembly    4   dbx reserves the right to make changes in design or make additions to or improvements  upon this product without incurring any obligation to install the same additions or    improvements on products previously manufactured     5   The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties  expressed or implied  and dbx neither  assumes nor authorizes any person to assume on its behalf any obligation or liability in  connection with the sale of this product  In no event shall dbx or its dealers be liable for  special or consequential damages or from any delay in the performance of this warranty due    to causes beyond their control     dbx 120A User Manual i    by HARMAN    i Modeled   aczy  wm          Subharmonic    ind Synthesis Sir       dbx    by HARMAN    I l Rear Panel Connections          A  IEC Power Cord Receptacle  This is the power cord receptacle of the 120A  An IEC cord is incl
15. ith any line level device  For more specific cabling information  refer    to the Cable diagram on page 7                         Mixer   Amplifier   Crossover    Preamp  Mixer  Effects Loop   Crossover    Input    Output    e    PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS    1  Turn off all equipment before making any connections    2  Mount the 120A in a 1U Rack Space  optional    The 120A requires one rack space  It can be mounted above or below anything that doesn t  generate excessive heat  since it requires no special ventilation  Ambient temperatures  should not exceed 1130 F  450 C  when equipment is powered    Note  Avoid over tightening of rackmounting screws as this could damage the front panel   Caution  Never remove the cover  there are no user serviceable parts inside  and you run  the risk of an electric shock    3  Make connections via 1 4  phone jacks or RCA jacks according to your requirements   Subwoofer Operation  Set the CROSSOVER switch to CROSSOVER FULL RANGE mode and  connect the amplification for the main speakers to the CHANNEL 1  CHANNEL 2 outputs   In addition  connect the Subwoofer to the Subwoofer Output Jack    Operation without a Subwoofer  Set the CROSSOVER switch to FULL RANGE and connect  the amplification for the main speakers to CHANNEL 1 and CHANNEL 2 Output     Typical patch points include  a mixer s channel or subgroup inserts when using the 120A  on individual instruments or tracks  the mixer   s main outputs when mixing an instrument  preamps s effects loo
16. p when using the 120A for guitar or bass  main outs of a submixer as  the signal is sent to main mixer  The 120A can be used either before or after an external  electronic crossover  When using a chain of processors  the 120A should generally be  placed as far down the chain as possible  We recommend you use common sense and  experiment with different setups to see which one provides the best results for your needs   4  Plug in the AC power cable to power On the unit    Note  Check the line voltage  The 120A is shipped for 115V or 230V  50Hz or 60Hz opera   tion  Refer to the unit s rear panel to verify your unit s precise line voltage     4 pepe dbx    by HARMAN    ssedAq    Appendix    A l Block diagram       49AOSSOJ         cuo    N   1       Ee   andino JaJooMQNS    Cu              SJIUOWAIEH ZH ZH jsoog  qns 96 96 9    vC    siseuyuAgS    Uu     1uw       zH9E vc       ZH9S 9       7H08    5    dbx 120A User Manual    by HARMAN    A 2 Specifications    Frequency Response     Input Impedance   Maximum Input Level   Output Impedance   Maximum Output Level     Connector Type   THD     Output noise     Front Panel Controls     Indicators    Metering    Dynamic Range    Synthesis Frequency Range   Crossover     Power Requirements     Dimensions     Rack Space   Weight  Net Shipping     20Hz 20kHz  0 5dB   no synthesis  full range mode   15Hz 90kHz  0   3dB    gt 40kQ Balanced or 20kQ unbalanced  1 4   20kQ  RCA    22dBu  1 4    8 5dBV  RCA    10002  Impedance balanced    22d
17. s device must accept any interference received  including  interference that may cause undesired operation    Operation of this unit within significant   electromagnetic fields should be avoided     e use only shielded interconnecting cables        U K  MAINS PLUG WARNING    A molded mains plug that has been cut off from the cord is unsafe   Discard the mains plug at a suitable disposal facility    NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU  INSERT A DAMAGED OR CUT MAINS PLUG INTO A 13  AMP POWER SOCKET    Do not use the mains plug without the fuse cover in place   Replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your local retailer   Replacement fuses are 13 amps and MUST be ASTA approved to  BS1362                If you want to dispose this product  do not mix it with general household waste  There is a    separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that  requires proper treatment  recovery and recycling          Private household in the 25 member states of the EU  in Switzerland and Norway may return their used  electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer  if vou purchase a similar  new one     For Countries not mentioned above  please contact vour local authorities for a correct method of disposal   By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment  recovery and  recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health   
18. sed     l  Crossover LED   This green LED  when lit  indicates that the active crossover has been selected  In this case  the  mains outputs  channel 1 and channel 2  contain only the high frequency portion of the signal   while the low frequency portion appears at the mono Subwoofer output     dbx 120A User Manual I    by HARMAN    J  Subwoofer Level Control  This control sets the level of the low frequency crossover signal  original program plus synthe   sized harmonics  coming out of the SUBWOOFER jack     K  LF Boost Control   This control is used to even out the total apparent Bass output of the 120A  Use the LF Boost  to gently boost the bass on each channel  after the harmonics are summed in  to fill in the  gap between the synthesized low bass  below 55 Hz  and the mid bass of the original pro   gram  Always be careful of using excessive boost  especially if the Subharmonics control is  past its midpoint  or if you are using a speaker equalizer  or any other bass tone control     LF BOOST can be used with or without Subharmonic Synthesis     L  Subharmonics Control   This control  along with the individual frequency controls  sets the amount of synthesized bass  that the 120A adds to the program  Its affect depends not only on where it is set between MIN  and MAX  but also on how much bass is present in the original signal to be augmented  Note  that the effect will be most apparent in systems with subwoofers or other speakers that effec   tively reproduce very low ba
19. ss tones     M  24Hz 36Hz and 36Hz 56Hz Level Controls   These controls individually let you customize the amount of the respective synthesized fre   quencies to be added in  tuning the ultimate bass response of your system to taste  For  example  if the sound is too woofy or growly  try turning down the 36Hz 56Hz level  If your  woofers are bottoming out  making a ticking  popping sound   or fuses are blowing  or your  amp is clipping  try turning down the 24Hz 36Hz level  You may find that a setting produces  fine results in one room  but produces too much boominess in another  If this occurs  adjust  the controls as needed   e g   increase one or the other of the band levels   Experimentation  will pay off with smooth  full  deeply extended bass  Remember  you are not selecting a fre   quency  You are controlling the overall level of each band     1 3 Operating Notes    Setting Levels  Do not use the 120A at its extreme settings with loud volume levels  especially with digitally   produced audio     Very low bass frequencies call for considerable amplifier power and for loudspeakers that can  take this considerable power  However  the 120A not only can boost the bass that is present  in the original program  but can simultaneously generate sizable amounts of new bass at even  lower frequencies  If not used with care  the 120A can damage system components  e g  woof   ers can be readily damaged by very loud bass  intentional or otherwise   dbx Professional  Products cannot 
20. take responsibility for any damage to the amplifier  loudspeakers  or other  stereo components that results from the 120A     When using the 120A  or any other component in your system   reduce the system s output  level  It is also recommended that all of the 120A front panel controls be set to fully counter   clockwise to minimum  MIN   When installation is complete  carefully return the system to  normal listening levels and adjust the 120A to taste     If clipping occurs  lower the volume and decrease the 120A settings  Note  Never try to repro   duce non musical sounds like artillery explosions or gunfire with the 120A     2 TEGERE clone    by HARMAN    Avoiding Transients   Any sharp noises from your sound system can be hard on your system  and since the 120A  amplifies and augments all low frequency information  extra caution is called for at all times   To be safe  turn the power amp on last  and off first  and always keep the main volume control  low or off when turning the system or any of its components on     To further reduce the chance of dangerous transients  make sure your system is operating at its  optimum performance  We recommend you have all switches  button and knobs on your equip   ment cleaned by a qualified person  especially if any rasp or crackle is present   If you are    using a turntable  check to make sure that the cueing is gentle     Speaker Placement   For systems with multiple speakers  we recommend placing each speaker so that the distances
21. uded with the shipped product     B  Subwoofer Output Connector   This output connector sends signal to your subwoofer amplifier  the low bass signal which ranges  from 20 Hz up to the crossover frequency  80Hz to 120Hz   Nominal output signal level is  4dBu  into 600Q  and typical maximum output level is  22dBu into 600Q  This output is an impedance   balanced output     C  Crossover Selector Switch  This switch is used to engage the crossover function     D  Output Connectors   The output section of the 120A offers impedance balanced unbalanced 1 4    connections with a  nominal output signal level at  4dBu into 600Q  and typical maximum output level is  22dBu into  6002     E  Input Connectors   The input section of the 120A offers electronically balanced unbalanced 1 4    connections with a  nominal input level of  4dBu and clipping level is at  22dBu into 600Q  The 120A also offers  RCA input connectors with a nominal input level of  10dBV and clipping at  8dBV     1 2 Front Panel Controls    H  gt     a H       i Modeled Zz27z7  420A    Subharmonic        S    Synthesis E    F  Power LED  This red LED indicates that power has been applied to the 120A     G  Synthesis Bypass  Pressing the SYNTHESIS BYPASS will engage  when lit  or bypass the Synthesis effect of the  120A     H  Crossover Select  This button is used to the select the desired crossover frequency of the 120A  When pressed  and lit  the 120Hz crossover frequency is engaged  Otherwise  the 80Hz frequency is u
    
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