Anthony Gallo Acoustics TR-1D, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...TR 1D 3D Subwoofer Owner s Manual www anthonygalloacoustics com Anthony Gallo Acoustics 20841 Prairie Street Chatsworth CA 91311 USA Phone 818 341 4488 Fax 818 341 2188 ...

Page 2: ...TION WARNING CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF THE PLUG TO THE WIDE SLOT IN THE RECEPTACLE AND FULLY INSERT CAUTION FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE REPLACE THE FUSE ONLY WITH THE SAME AMPERAGE AND VOLTAGE TYPE ORIGINALLY INSTALLED REFER REPLACEMENT TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CAUTION This symbol warns user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient ma...

Page 3: ...yright Information Copyright 2012 Anthony Gallo Acoustics All rights reserved This material may not be reproduced or copied in whole or in part without the written permission of Anthony Gallo Acoustics ii ...

Page 4: ...eatures 5 Installation Unpacking and Inspection 6 Control Settings and Connecting Your Classico TR 1D 3D 7 12 Subwoofer Placement and Potential Domestic Bliss Another Important Note 13 General Subwoofwer Placement Recommendations 14 16 CLS 10 12 Specifications TR 1D Specifications 17 TR 3D Specifications 18 Warranty and Extended Service Agreement 19 Service 20 i ...

Page 5: ...bwoofer Since we first started designing speakers in 1994 we have continually invested in advanced engineering modeling and testing to ensure that AGA products deliver outstanding performance and value throughout the range We hope you like so many industry reviewers will be thrilled with the quality of bass response and system integration that your new AGA subwoofer delivers This manual is for the...

Page 6: ... Grounding and Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit 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 still doesn t fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do ...

Page 7: ...roduct as been dropped or damaged in any way if the product exhibits a distinct change in performance Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of...

Page 8: ...ure while simultaneously damping internal reflections chatter A further benefit of S2 is the enhancement of the woofer s low frequency extension Unlike typical enclosure damping materials fiberglass Dacron etc S2 mechanically couples with the rear pressure waves within the enclosure at low frequencies The result is that it not only tricks the driver into behaving as if it were in a larger enclosur...

Page 9: ...goal with a high quality audio system When properly set up your TR subwoofer should effectively add significant deep bass impact to music or movie special effects without calling undue attention to itself It will simply blend in with the output of the satellite speakers and not sound like a separate entity As often happens with someone who wants accurate music reproduction you may find that 3 or 6...

Page 10: ...ials that are not available off the shelf due to their unique and unconventional shapes Additional Items Required for Installation The following additional items may be required when installing your Gallo Acoustics subwoofer and connecting it to your system Connecting Wire If you are connecting through Line level you will need at least one appropriate length high quality RCA type unbalanced audio ...

Page 11: ...lite speakers have such recommendations in the Owner s Manual and these should take precedence over the information here Note Please refer to the above graphic for all issues regarding connections and controls 230V 115V Input voltage 0 180 MAX 180Hz 50Hz MIN PHASE CROSSOVER BYPASS POWER LEVEL L R www roundsound com Chatsworth CA USA A C O U S T I C S ANTHONY GALLO 6dB 0dB AUTO ON OFF CROSSOVER 3dB...

Page 12: ... filter A low pass filter does exactly what its name implies It determines the frequency below which signal is passed Set to 50Hz the TR 1D TR 3D will reproduce bass below 50Hz Set to 180Hz it will reproduce bass and lower midrange below 180Hz Set this control based upon the frequency range capabilities of the other speakers in your system as outlined below As a general guideline compact speakers ...

Page 13: ... the satellite speakers to Small as noted above Then choose the crossover frequency in the receiver processor based upon the size of your speakers and the recommendations in this manual more detailed information is available on our website Be sure to set the TR 1D TR 3D s crossover bypass switch to Bypass which eliminates the internal crossover in the subwoofer and makes your electronics bass mana...

Page 14: ...sh to have your satellite speakers reproduce full range bass and they are capable of doing so set your receiver or surround processor s speaker size menu choice to Large Set the Subwoofer Yes No to Yes in the electronics speaker settings menu Next consult the Owner s Manual of your speakers for their frequency response specification This will be given as two figures for example 55Hz to 20 000Hz 3d...

Page 15: ...zation This control selects between 0 3dB and 6dB Adjust for the best bass performance in your room keeping in mind that the primary goal should not just be more bass quantity is not always quality Ideally the transition between sub and main speakers should remain seamless and inaudible If you can identify the location and presence of the TR 1D TR 3D your subwoofer volume the crossover point or th...

Page 16: ...uts are used the speaker level output terminals of the subwoofer have available a 100Hz high passed signal deep bass removed that can be used to drive the satellite speakers This gives you a limited form of Bass Management and can be used for the Main L R center or surround speakers depending upon how many subwoofers are employed Connection Using Low Level RCA Cable Inputs From your receiver or pr...

Page 17: ...sic than movie soundtracks you might prefer two subwoofers This extends stereo imaging through the lower midrange upper bass range where human hearing is still somewhat sensitive to these effects Bass becomes less directional as it goes lower in frequency so theoretically your subwoofer can be located almost anywhere in your listening room as long as it is crossed over at 120Hz or below When it is...

Page 18: ...isely 1 4 of the way out from the corner along the front wall with the main speakers This results in less apparent bass than corner placement but smoother in room response Because you ve got two subs you should have adequate output 3 The most consistent bass response throughout the room generally resulting in several good bass seats is realized with a sub placed precisely at the center of the fron...

Page 19: ...level of performance and provides up to four times the output level for both movies and music Note If your primary focus is listening to music then a stereo subwoofer configuration can be truly outstanding In addition to the above mentioned setup for front located subwoofers some advanced home theater installations have begun to use one subwoofer in the front and one in the rear or along the side ...

Page 20: ...ement to achieve best performance The result will undoubtedly be better system performance and lots more smiles per song and movie Below are some links to sources for free test tones and test tone generators If you can t connect a computer to your system as a source you can record some of these test tones onto a CD or DVD using your computer and then play them back in your system Use extreme cauti...

Page 21: ...12 H x 13 5 D Weight 26 lbs Connections 2 female RCA phono inputs and 2 female RCA phono outputs pass thru 5 way gold plated speaker level binding posts Input Power 110 220 VAC 50 60 Hz switchable with removable power cord Operation Note If the TR 1D TR 3D is driven very hard the amplifier can become quite warm Should this occur the amplifier will temporarily shut down in order to protect itself T...

Page 22: ... 75 W x 12 H x 13 5 D Weight 28 lbs Connections 2 female RCA phono inputs and 2 female RCA phono outputs pass thru 5 way gold plated speaker level binding posts Input Power 110 220 VAC 50 60 Hz switchable with removable power cord Warranty 1 Year Parts and Labor Extended to 2 Years Parts and Labor with registration through an Extended Service Agreement Documentation is necessary for us to determin...

Page 23: ...ributor in order to qualify for warranty service and to be eligible to receive the one year Extended Service Agreement If you purchased your product from any other source your product s warranty is void and you are not eligible for the Extended Service Agreement Anthony Gallo Acoustics warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under the specified terms stated above...

Page 24: ...ound com Locate your nearest authorized dealer and contact the dealer to arrange for service 3 If you choose to you can send your product to Anthony Gallo Acoustics Factory Service Carefully pack the product in its original carton obtain a Return Authorization as detailed below and ship it to our service center A copy of your receipt is necessary to confirm ownership and warranty status Please cal...