Atlantic Technology 3.1 HSB Instruction Manual

3.1 HSB

High Performance

Front Channel Speaker Base

with powered H-PAS Subwoofer

Instruction Manual

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3.1 HSB Speaker Base System with H-PAS

Model: 3.1 HSB

H-PAS SPEAKER BASE SYSTEM

Thank you for choosing Atlantic Technology products. Your new speaker is
precision-crafted to give you years of enjoyable, trouble-free service. This manual
covers the Atlantic Technology 3.1 HSB H-PAS Speaker Base system. It will show you
how to incorporate this speaker into your home theater setup.

The 3.1 HSB can be used with current and past sound formats from Dolby, DTS and
Auro.

Table of Contents

3 Important Safety information
5 Description
5 Placement
6 Connecting Your System
8 Recommended set up
9 Care of your Speaker
9 Trouble shooting guide
10 Specifi cations
11 Warranty

For Future Reference

Record the serial number and date of purchase for the speaker here.
The serial number is found on the back of the enclosure.

Serial Number Date of Purchase

The contents of this manual are Copyright © 2015 by Atlantic Technology International, Corp., and may not
be duplicated or reproduced by any means, whether physical, electronic or otherwise without prior written
consent from Atlantic Technology International, Corp.

Atlantic Technology and the Atlantic Technology logo are registered trademarks of Atlantic Technology
International, Corp.

U.S. Patent: 8,094,855 B2 H-PAS is a trademark of Atlantic Technology International, Corp. All rights reserved.

Specifi cations are those in effect at the time of printing. As part of our ongoing program of continuous
product improvement, Atlantic Technology reserves the right to change specifi cations or appearance at any
time without notice or obligation to modify existing product.

Instruction Manual

Important Safety Information

This product was designed and manufactured to
meet strict quality and safety standards. There are,
however, some installation and operation precau­tions which you should be particularly aware of.

1. Read Instructions. All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the system
is operated.

2. Retain Instructions. The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future
reference.

3. Heed Warnings. All warnings on the appli­ances and in the operating instructions should
be adhered to.

4. Cleaning. Unplug the appliance from wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.

5. Attachments. Do not use attachments not
recommended by the product manufacturer
as they may cause hazards.

6. Water and Moisture. Do not use this appli­ance near water: for example, near a bath
tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub,
in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool,
and the like.

7. Accessories. Do not place this appliance on an
unstable stand, bracket, or table. The product
may fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult, and serious damage to the product.

8. Power Sources. This product should be
operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking labels. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your dealer or local power company.

9. Grounding or Polarization. This product may
be equipped with polarized alternating-current
line plugs (plugs having one blade wider than
the other). This plug will fi t into the power
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into
the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug
should still fail to fi t, contact your electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

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10. Power Cord Protection. Power-supply cord
should be routed so that it is not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon
or against it, paying particular attention to
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the appliances.

11. Lightning. Unplug the product from the
wall outlet for added protection during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time. This
will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.

12. Overloading. Do not overload wall outlets and
extension cords as this can result in a risk of
fi re or electric shock.

13. Object and Liquid Entry. Never push objects of
any kind into this product through openings,
as they may touch dangerous voltage points
or short out parts that could result in a fi re or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
on this product.

14. Servicing. Do not attempt to service this
product yourself, as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous volt­age or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualifi ed service personnel.

15. Damage Requiring Service. Unplug this
product from wall outlets and refer servic­ing to qualifi ed service personnel under the
following conditions:

a. When the power supply cord or plug is

damaged.

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have

fallen into the product.

c. If the product has been exposed to rain

or water.

d. If the product does not operate normally

by following the operating instructions. Ad­just only those controls that are covered by
the operating instructions, as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualifi ed technician to restore
the product to its normal operation.

e. If the product has been dropped or the

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3.1 HSB Speaker Base System with H-PAS

cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the product exhibits a distinct

change in performance this indicates a need
for service.

16. Replacement Parts. When replacement parts
are required, be sure the service technician
has used replacement parts specifi ed by the
manufacturer or that the parts have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthor­ized substitutions may result in fi re, electric
shock or other hazards.

17. Safety Check. Upon completion of any service
or repairs to this product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to deter­mine that the product is in proper operating
condition.

18. This product is not intended for use outdoors.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match
wide blade of plug to wide slot, insert
fully.

CAUTION: No naked flame sources,
such as candles, should be placed on
the product.

PRODUCT DISPOSAL: Certain in­ternational, national and/or local
laws and/or regulations may apply
regarding the disposal of this prod­uct. For further detailed information,

please contact the retailer where you
purchased this product or the Atlantic Technology
Importer/Distributor in your country. A listing of
Atlantic Technology Importer/Distributors can be
found on the Atlantic Technology website www.
atlantictechnology.com or by contacting Atlantic
Technology at: 343 Vanderbilt Avenue, Norwood,
MA 02062, USA. Phone: [phone].

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential instal­lation. This equipment generates, and can radiate
radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is con­nected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced technician
for help.

Unpacking the Speaker

Use care when unpacking the speaker.
Remember to save all packing materials
until you are certain that the speaker
has not suffered damage in shipment. If
you fi nd such damage, either visible or
internal, contact your dealer immediately.

We recommend you save the carton,
packing pieces and plastic bags that came
with your speaker. They may be useful if
you move or need to ship your speaker for
any reason.