Summary of Contents for Atlantic Technology 4.5 PBM
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Model 4.5 PBM High Performance Powered Subwoofer Atlantic Technology ® N N O V A T I V E O M E H E A T E R 343 Vanderbilt Avenue Norwood, MA 02062 (781) 762-6300 www.atlantictechnolgy.com...
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Model 4.5 PBM ODEL High Performance Powered Subwoofer Features A long-throw 10" driver with a vented motor structure and 2" high temperature voice coil. A sealed acoustic suspension enclosure for low distortion and deep bass output. A linear power high current discrete Class G amplifier conservatively rated at 150 watts RMS.
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Connecting Your Subwoofer The Atlantic Technology 4.5M Powered Subwoofer is simple to hook up, offering several connection methods for maximum flexibility. Study the system diagrams starting on page 6. Once you have found the example which most closely matches your system, hook up your subwoofer(s) as shown in that diagram.
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Gold plated 5-way binding posts. Accepts up to 10 gauge bare wire Note (North America only): Due to the compact nature of the connector panel, we recommend using “banana” plugs for connection to the 5-way binding posts. Atlantic Technology ®...
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Model 4.5 PBM Example 1: Subwoofer Line Out/ Low Level In Before using this connection method, please see the Important Note on page 4. Example 2: Preamp Line Out/Low Level In for Option 1 1 Subwoofer This arrangement is for owners of...
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Example 4: Speaker Out/ High Level In for 1 Subwoofer This is the recommended method for connecting the 4.5 PBM to a discrete 5.1 channel. Please the the Important Note on page 4. Left Front Speaker Receiver/Amplifier/Processor Pre Out Main In...
Speaker Out/ High Level In for 2 Subwoofers This is the recommended method for connecting the 4.5 PBM to a discrete 5.1 channel. Please the the Important Note on page 4. You can also use the speaker level THRU outputs.
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Atlantic Technology ® Figure 3: Typical arrange- ment for a single Start here subwoofer in a Less Bass home theater. More Bass Subwoofer Tuning Using the Variable Level Control Figure 4: Front Panel Variable Level Control located behind the removable grille.
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Model 4.5 PBM Using the Subwoofer Lo-Pass Control The Phase Invert Mode A Word About Center Channel Modes and “Small/Large” Speaker Settings Care and Feeding of Your Subwoofer...
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The 4.5 PBM has an elegant Gloss Black top panel. Special adhesive tape has been employed that is designed to hold the top firmly to the cabinet, yet allow release without damage. Should you wish, you may remove the gloss top by carefully pulling it up and away from the enclosure. Under the gloss panel, the top of the enclosure is finished in the same Black Oak laminate as the rest of the enclosure.
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Model 4.5 PBM Specifications Specifications are those in effect at the time of printing. Atlantic Technology reserves the right to change specifications or designs at any time without notice. Dolby Digital, AC-3, Dolby Stereo and Dolby Pro Logic are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DTS is a registered trademark of DTS Technology.
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