Tlantic, Subwoofer troubleshooting guide – Atlantic Technology 162 PBM User Manual

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TECHNOLOGY

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Model 162 PBM High Performance Subwoofer

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Subwoofer Troubleshooting Guide

Once your subwoofer has been set up, you should have many years of maintenance-free
enjoyment from your system. However, if you should encounter a problem, refer to the
following guide to help you find the solution. If a problem persists, you should contact
your local authorized Atlantic Technology dealer.

Problem

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

No bass output

AC power cord unplugged or plugged into a

Plug into a working outlet.

non-working outlet.
Input cables not securely connected or defective.

Check all connections, then try another input cable.

Audible buzz

Input cable not securely connected or defective.

Check all connections, then try another input cable.

or hum

Single HI LEVEL input connected to the RIGHT channel.

Connect to the LEFT input channel.

Ground loop through antenna or cable TV system input.

Test by disconnecting antenna and/or cable system input leads.
If hum goes away, install isolation balun(s) at that point.

More than one

More than one source is playing.

All the subwoofer’s inputs are active at all times. Turn off

source audible

unwanted source.

Weak bass

Subwoofer too far from the wall.

Move the subwoofer closer to a wall or corner.

OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROL set too low.

Turn control up somewhat.

Weak bass: vague Input source connected to HI LEVEL inputs is wired

Check speaker wire connections and reconnect in proper

stereo image

out of phase.

phase.

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