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Genelec HTS6 Active Subwoofer Operating Manual HTS6[...]
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General description Genelec HTS6 is a powerful active subwoofer designed specially for high quality digital 5.1 channel Home Theater systems. Its 19 to 120 Hz (± 3 dB) frequency range and 124 dB sound pressure output capability are suf- ficient to handle the most demanding high SPL applications. High quality XLR and RCA line level input connectors[...]
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symmetrically and at an equal distance from the listening position. If the frequency balance is not right, try moving the subwoofer slightly to the left or r i g h t s o t h a t d i f f e r e n t r o o m m o d e s a r e excited at different levels. Positioning the subwoofer close to a corner will boost the bass level at lower frequencies and may ca[...]
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Figure 4. The effect of phase difference between the subwoofer and the main speakers speakers and subwoofer at the listening position is dependent upon the position of the subwoofer , so the phase adjustment should be done only after the preferred posi- tion is found. Acoustic measuring equipment is required for accurate system alignment. If this e[...]
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Automatic protection circuits The HTS6 is equipped with protection circuits against speaker driver thermal overload and amplifier overheating. The protection system reset s automat icall y so the user only has to turn the input level down to ensure that it does not reactivate. Safety considerations The HTS6 subwoofer has been designed in accordance[...]
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HTS6 Operating Manual Genelec Document D0053R 001a. Copyright Genelec Oy 12.2003. All data subject to change without prior notice International enquiries: Genelec, Olvitie 5 FIN-74100, Iisalmi, Finland Phone +358 17 83 881 Fax +358 17 812 267 Email genelec@genelec.com In the U.S. please contact Genelec, Inc., 7 T ech Circle Natick, MA 01760 Phone +[...]