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Product Servicing the appliance. If your system fails to operate properly, please contact HTD Grounding or Polarization directly for further assistance, at 1-866-483-2834. Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polariza- Additional information, including detailed specifications for each tion means of an appliance is not defeated.
For behind-the-wall installations such as this, we recommend using UL Class 3 approved cable (marked “CL3”) for compliance with local building codes. Consider using HTD cable for all of your home theater and whole-house audio installations. HTD cable offers high quality and exceptional performance, while being priced significantly lower than traditional retail.
Product Features SDA-120 Features Power Button Phase Switch Level Knob Subwoofer Digital Amplifier SDA-120 80Hz 40Hz 120Hz CROSSOVER LEVEL Power Indicator Light Amplifier Protection Light Crossover Control Knob 5-way Binding Posts (to Subwoofer) LEFT RIGHT SPEAKER POWER AUTO LFE IN LFE IN AC 120V~60Hz XO-ACTIVE...
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“eye”. Rotate binding post clock-wise to tighten. Be sure to maintain polarity (Subwoofer + to Amplifier + , Subwoofer - to Amplifier -) HDX-IWS10 Features 10” Reinforced Long-throw Alumi- Gold-plated Compression Terminals Sturdy Wooden Mounting Braces (included).
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Quick Steps: Install HTD In-Wall Powered Subwoofer You will need the following tools: Drill (with phillips Pencil (Optional: 1/2” foam tape) head bit and Drywall Saw 1/16” or 3/32” drill bit) Step 1 After finding your stud locations and confirming...
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Step 4 Removing the press-fit grille from the in-wall powered Subwoofer is easy if you know a couple of tricks... Brand new (un-installed) subwoofer: * Awl Method - Using an awl, carefully insert the pointed/ hook end of the awl into a hole in the grille (along the out- side edge, not in the center).
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Step 6 Using a 1/16” or 3/32” drill bit, drill pilot holes into the wood brackets at the four previously marked locations. This will help to prevent the wood from splitting when the screws are driven in. Step 7 If you have not already done so, run the 2-con- ductor speaker cable from the location of the SDA-120 Amplifier to the in-wall Subwoofer loca- tion.
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Step 9 Pick up the Subwoofer and position it near the hole in the drywall. Connect the speaker wires to the Subwoofer by pressing down on the gold- plated spring-loaded cable connectors on the rear of the Subwoofer, then inserting the stripped ends into the proper connector.
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The connection of the in-wall Subwoofer in this example is simple and straightforward: the SDA-120 amplifier is connected to a receiver’s LFE/Subwoofer Out connector using a shielded Subwoofer cable (available from HTD), then the SDA-120 amplifier is connected to the In-Wall Subwoofer us- ing standard 2-conductor, in-wall speaker cable.
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XO-BYPASSED This image above shows a second method used to con- nect the SDA-120 Amplifier to an HTD Whole-House Con- troller to allow use of the In-wall Subwoofer in a whole home audio zone. The left side of this diagram shows use of RCA “Y adapters”...
Auto-on capability with dual color LED indicator (amber:stand-by / blue:on) Warranty All HTD electronics carry a two-year parts and labor warranty. Details can be found at www.htd.com/info/warranty. Warranty registration occurred automatically at the time your order was placed. There is no need to complete or mail in additional paperwork.
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