Boston HPS 10HO, HPS 10SE, HPS 12HO Owner's Manual
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IMPORTANT
1.
Read
2.
Keep
3.
Heed
4.
Follow
5.
Do not
6.
Clean only with dry cloth.
7.
Do
with
8 Do
registers,
that produce heat.
9.
Do not defeat the safety purposeofthe polarized or
grounding type plug. A polarized plug
one wider than the other. A
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong
plug does
replacement
10.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11
Only
facturer.
12.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods
13
Refer
IS
required when the apparatus
way,
has
the apparatus
not
14.
Maintain a
front,
tion.The ventilation should
ventilation openings or placing on or around the apparatus
items suchasnewspapers,
15.
No open
SAFETY
This
symbol found on the apparatus indicates hazards
arising from dangerous voltages.
This
symbol found on the apparatus indicates the user
should
read
manual.
This
symbol found on the apparatus indicates double
insulation.
these instructions.
these instructions.
all
warnings.
all
instructions.
use
this apparatus near water.
flOt block any ventilation openings. Installinaccordance
the manufacturer's instructions.
not
install near any heat sources suchasradiators, heat
stoves,
not
of
use
attachments/accessories specified by the
all
servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
such
as
power~supply
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
operate normally, or
minimum
rear,
and
Aame
INSTRUCTIONS
all
safety statements foundInthe user
or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
has
two
grounding~type
is
provided for your safety. If the provided
fit into your outlet, consultanelectrician for
the obsolete
has
been exposedtorain
sidesofthe apparatus for sufficient
sources, suchaslighted candles, should be
outlet
of
time.
has
cord or plugisdamaged, liquid
has
been dropped.
distance
of2"(50mm)
not
be impeded by covering the
table~cloths,
plug
been damagedinany
or moisture, does
around the
curtains, etc.
blades with
has
two
manu~
ventila~
WARNING!Toreduce the
cal
shock,donot
moisture.
This
symbol found on the apparatus indicates that
the apparatus must be placed
-
16.
17.
18.Tocompletely disconnect this apparatus from theACMains,
19.
facility for electronic waste and
household waste.
placed on the apparatus.
The apparatus shall not be exposedtodripping or
Ing. No objects filled
placed on the apparatus.
Either the power inlet connector on the
tus or the power plug at the wall must remain accessible, to
be able to disconnect power from the apparatus.
disconnect the power supply cord plug from the
tacle.
The mains plugofthe power supply cord shall remain
ilyoperable.
expose this apparatus to
with
riskoffire or
in
a separate collection
not
dosposed
liquids, suchasvases,
rearofthe
electri~
rain
or
with
splash~
shall
be
appara~
AC
recep~
read~
B§
= American Users:
Note:This
the limits for a
FCC
tection against harmful interferenceina residential installation.
This
energy and, if not installed and usedinaccordance
instructions, may cause harmful interferencetoradio
nications. However, thereisno guarantee that interference will
not
harmful interferencetoradio or television reception, which can
be
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
the follOWing measures:
~
This
Cet appareil numerique de
NMB~003
equipment
Rules.
These limits
equipment generates,
occurina particular installation. If this equipment does cause
determined by turning the
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the
receiver.
Connect the equipment intoanoutlet on a circuit
ent
from that to which' the receiverisconnected.
Consult the dealer oranexperienced radiolTV technician
for help.
Canadian Users
class
Bdigital apparatus complies
du
Canada.
has
been tested and foundtocomply
Class
Bdigital deVice, pursuanttopart15of
are
designed to provide reasonable
uses,
and can radiate radio frequency
equipment
classe
off
with
Canadian
Best conforme a
the
pro~
with
the
commu~
and on, the user
equipment
and
differ~
ICES~003.
la
norme
with
of
is
Specifications
HPS
lOHO
HPS
lOSE
HPS
l2HO
Frequency Range:
Amplifier Power:
Bass
Driver:
Dimensions:
(H
xW x
D)
Weight:
Boston Acoustics continually strives to update and improve its products.
The specifications and construction details are subject to change
35Hz- 150
250 watts
10"
(254mm)
165/8x165/8
(420 x 420 x 326mm)
345/81bs
(15.7kg) (17Akg) (20.8kg)
Hz
RMS
X
DCD
127Js"
35Hz- 150
150 watts
10"(254mm)
175/8x175/8X135/8"
(445
1
38
/4
without
Hz
RMS
DCD
x 445 x 345mm)
Ibs
notice.
Introduction
Boston Acoustics Horizon Subwoofers
Thank you for choosing Boston Acoustics. The Horizon subwoofers incorporate high-quality
famous Boston Sound. The subwoofers
are
system. They
feature
BassTrac®,
fier from being driven into audible distortion. The benefit: the
capableofimpressive deep
a proprietary Boston-designed circuit that tracks the
are
ideally suited for
bass
and high
useina high-quality
output
from remarkably
input
signaltothe subwoofer and prevents its ampli-
bass
stays
clean and strong at any listening level.
5.1
channel
compact
25Hz- 150
300
watts
12"(305mm)
175/8X175/8X135/8"
(445
--------_.-
4513/161bs
components
home
theater or stereo music
enclosures.Inaddition, they
Hz
RMS
DCD
x 445 x 345mm)
that
produce the
are
Horizon Subwoofers
surfaces
excellence.
of
their back cabinets, Horizon Subwoofers
deSignedtoliterally soundasgoodasthey look. With their elegant profiles and the soft smooth
Features
10
and 12"woofers
150 to 300 watts
High-output
Deep Channel® Design
BassTrac®
Adjustable polarity and gain control
Adjustable
Ultra-rigid reinforced cabinetry
Soft-touch finish
RMS
front firing, rear ported design
(DCD)
circuitry for tight, distortion-free
foot
with
color coordinated rubber trim (except
woofers for more
bassatall
complement
bass
from
output
the decorofany room and offer no-compromise audio
less
amplifier
levels
HPS
power
lOSE)
3
Unpacking
Carefully unpack the
livery service. Keep the shipping carton and packing materials for future
place,asit may be required for warranty purposes.
the
System
subwoofer
Ifthereisany signofdamage from transit, reportitimmediatelytoyour dealer
and/or
use.Besure to keep your purchase receiptina
de-
safe
HPS 1OHO, HPS lOSE and HPS
12HO
subwoofers with removable feet.
Placement Options
Place
the subwoofer next to a wall orina corner near your main speakers. The soundistypically best
within15feet (4.5m)ofthe main speakers. The sharp 24dB/octave crossover roll-of; permits placement farther from the main
speakers if necessary. Since the earisunable to localize the
from the main speakers. Experimentationiskey,
The levelofbass
emphasized. Corner placement provides the most
bass.
Regardlessofthe natural
from the builtinvolume control. If at any
output
from the subwoofer will vary at different positions in a room. When placed near walls, its loudness
bass
level
however most positionsinthe room will work well.
bass
within
the room you will always have the ability to adjust the levelofthe subwoofer
time
you move the subwoofer be sure to check
low
frequenciesofthe subwoofer, the
output. Placement completely away from walls may produce
allofyour settings.
when
the subwoofer
bass
still appears to come
too
little
is
is
The toot on the
hackofthe foot to remove it. Itisslotted for
IMPORTANT: Do not place the subwoofer where there
rearofthe subwoofer can be removedtoproduce a slight backward tilt. Remove the thumbscrew from the
easy
removal
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with
a screwdriver or a coin.
is
a chanceofcontact between the
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bass
output
rear
panel and drapes or furniture.
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