PV500-120 rev1 Manual
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1. control use crossover control removes high 75 150 L f frequencies use with sources lacking suitable 180 filtering most products without Dolby Digital crossover Hz polarity or THX or where manual control is desired PowerVent Powered Subwoofer bypass crossover control direct to woofer m speaker level in use with sources having built in crossover left O O right S U BWOOF ER OUT controls or bass management most products with Dolby Digital or THX CAUTION Disconnect supply cord 0 0 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 B ACK OF RECE IVER rechange de m me type 120V 60Hz 1 25A CAUTION T 1 5A L 250V RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 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 The subwoofer does not present any additional load to your receiver 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 Consult your receiver s owner s manual for more details When using the speaker wire hookup the subwoofer s built in crossover is engaged As a starting point set the crossover co2. with same type fuse ATTENTION Debrancher avant de BACK OF RECEIVER remplacer le fusible Utiliser un fusible de rechange de m me type 120V 60Hz 1 25A CAUTION p 0 amp DO NOT OPEN C US AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR Controls Volume on front panel Adjusts the sound level of the subwoofer A typical setting is around 11 o clock Crossover Hz Adjusts the frequency of the low pass filter for the subwoofer This control is inactive when using the bypass crossover 5 150 crossover Hz control input jack 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 L_ 180 polarity Power light and power status The power light turns on whenever the PV500 is plugged into an power electrical outlet The PV500 s auto on circuitry turns the subwoofer on when a signal is presented and turns it off if no signal is detected NOTE Power is always supplied to the subwoofer electronics unless it is unplugged The auto on circuitry only activates or deactivates the power amplifier Placement Place the subwoofer next to a wall or in a corner near your main speakers Typically the sound is best when the subwoofer is within 15 feet 5m of the main speak
3. 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 Using the spring terminal posts The spring smooth Connect this side to the black connection terminal posts permit easy connection to banana The other side has a rib or stripe Connect this to the plugs spade lugs and bare wire red connection Push the the top of the terminal down by approximately 14 inch 6mm exposing the hole Insert the wire in the hole and release the termi nal 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 PV500 jack labeled bypass crossover control underneath line level in BostonPV500 maton use bypass Crossover Crossover Featuring BassTrac j 0 control
4. Boston V500 Powered Subwoofer Boston Boston Acoustics Important Safety Instructions l This symbol found on the apparatus indicates hazards arising from dangerous voltages N This symbol found on the apparatus indicates the user should read all safety state ments found in the user manual E 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 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s Instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 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 the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use
5. HxWxD 131 4 x 121 4 x 153 4 with feet and rear connectors 337 x 310 x 400mm Weight 28 5 lbs 12 8kg Finish Charcoal grey and black vinyl veneer o o Description Boston s PV500 subwoofer delivers the dynamic bass foundation that is essential for litelike reproduction of movie soundtracks and music in the home This attractive powered subwoofer will complement any stereo or home theater surround sound system with its impressive bass output and compact size This subwoofer utilizes our rugged DCD M Deep Channel Design bass unit designed in Boston s state of the art engineering facility in Peabody Massachusetts Every one is tested as it comes off the line to be within 1dB of the lab reference unit an incredibly tight tolerance The amplifier has a built in variable crossover that makes it easy to achieve a seamless blend with the main speakers while a 24dB octave low pass filter prevents the subwoofer from being easily localized by ear increasing placement flexibility A crossover bypass function is provided for use with home theater electronics that perform their own bass management Because of its high powered amplifier and computer optimized tuning the PV500 is capable of impressive deep bass and high output from a remarkably compact enclosure In addition it features BassTrac a proprietary Boston designed circuit that tracks the input signal to the subwoofer and prevents its amplifier from being driven into audible distortion T
6. attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer oo ee 200 12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 13 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 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 14 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 15 No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus 16 The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing No objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus 17 The apparatus is suitable for use in tropical and or moderate climates Specifications Freguency Response 3dB 38Hz 180Hz Subwoofer Amplifier Power Nominal 100 watts RMS 1 THD maximum FTC Rated Power 85 watts from 38 180Hz at less than 1 THD Subwoofer Crossover 75 150Hz 24dB octave low pass LFE Input Yes Crossover Bypass Yes Bass Unit 10 254mm DCD down tiring Enclosure Type Single ported Dimensions
7. e 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 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 Boston P V500 owe line level in use bypass PowerVent Powered Subwoofer crossover crossover Featuring BassTrac o control control use crossover control removes high frequencies use with sources lacking suitable filtering most products without Dolby Digital crossover Hz polarity or THX or where manual control is desired bypass crossover control direct to woofer speaker level in S U BWOO F E R O UT use with sources having built in crossover left O O right controls or bass management most products with Dolby Digital or THX CAUTION Disconnect supply cord j o 0 0 before replacing fuse For continued protection against risk of fire replace only
8. ed Boston Acoustics service representative and to present proof of purchase in the form of your sales slip when reguesting service Excluded from this warranty is damage that results from abuse misuse accidents shipping or repairs or modifications by anyone other than an authorized Boston Acoustics service representative This warranty is void if the serial number has been removed or defaced This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If Service Seems Necessary First contact the dealer from whom you purchased the PV500 If that is not possible write to Customer Service Boston Acoustics Inc 300 Jubilee Drive Peabody MA 01960 U S A Or visit our web site at www bostonacoustics com We will promptly advise you of what action to take If it is necessary to return your unit 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 DCD is a trademark and BassTrac Boston and Boston Acoustics are Boston Acoustics registered trademarks of Boston Acoustics Inc Dolby and Dolby Pro Logic 300 Jubilee Drive are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Peabody MA 01960 U S A 978 538 5000 2002 Boston Acoustics Inc All rights reserved www bostonacoustics com Specifications subject to change without notice 042 001578 1
9. ers However the sharp 24dB octave crossover roll off permits placement farther from the main speakers if necessary Since the ear is unable to localize the low freguencies of the subwoofer the bass still appears to come from the main speakers In most cases the subwoofer may be placed anywhere in the listening room The level of bass output from the subwoofer will vary at different positions in a room When placed near walls its loudness is emphasized Corner placement provides the most bass output while placement near only one wall will provide some what less bass Placement completely away from walls may produce too little bass Regardless of how you place the sub woofer you can adjust the subwoofer s level with its volume control If you move the subwoofer recheck the setting of the polarity switch Use the setting that yields the louder and more dynamic sound IMPORTANT Do not place the subwoofer where there is a chance of contact between the rear panel and drapes or furniture Avoid obstructing air flow to the back Position PV500 in corner for maximum bass output 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 tor parts and labor Your responsibilities are to use the system according to the instructions supplied to provide safe and secure transportation to an authoriz
10. he benefit The bass stays clean and strong at any listening level Auto on off amplifier switching and easily accessible controls make the PV500 subwoofer as convenient to use as it is exciting to listen to Connections NOTE Power is always supplied to the subwoofer electronics unless it is unplugged The auto on circuitry only activates or deactivates the power amplifier Make sure your subwoofer and receiver are unplugged when making the connection Line level Use one of the line level in jacks with most systems These inputs accept the line level signal from your receiver s subwoofer output When using the use crossover control input the subwoofer s circuitry filters out the high freguencies and sends the remaining low freguencies to the subwoofer power amplifier Speaker level Use these high level terminals with receivers that do not have subwoofer output The speaker inputs accept both left and right channel speaker signals from your receiver 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 12 inch 13mm 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 When
11. ntrol 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 to main speakers BostonPV500 F 5 o PowerVent Powered Subwoofer o ee bypass 8 io front K speakers filtering most products without Dolby Digital crossover Hz polarity or THX or where manual control is desired Featuring BassTrac 1 125 use crossover control removes high 75 150 frequencies use with sources lacking suitable bypass crossover control direct to woofer speaker level in use with sources having built in crossover er O O right controls or bass management most products with Dolby Digital or THX 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 m me type 120V 60Hz 1 25A CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN T1 5A L 250V BACK OF RECEIVER Be sure to connect to red and to black Connecting the Subwoofer to Stereo or Dolby Pro Logic Systems For stereo or Dolby Pro Logic systems th
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