ProSeries 12.5LF 10.5LF 8.5LF Competitor Series Generator Series GS1500 GS1200 GS1000
Boston Acoustics Subwoofer Installation Manual

Table of Contents

Enclosure Recommendations Building an Enclosure Locating Subwoofer Enclosure In Vehicle Hatchbacks/Sport Utility Vehicles Sedans Wiring 2 ohm subwoofers 4 ohm subwoofers Specifications Theile/Small Parameters 10 10
Congratulations! You have purchased the finest automotive subwoofer the industry has to offer. Installed correctly, the ProSeries subwoofers will offer unprecedented performance for many years to come. Warning This manual explains only the basic installation of the subwoofersnot the techniques required to perform the installation. If you do not have the experience that these procedures require, we strongly suggest you consult your Boston Acoustics dealer about professional installation.
Enclosure Recommendations
The ProSeries and Competitor Series subwoofers are designed to deliver optimum performance in small sealed enclosures. The Generator Series subwoofers are designed for either sealed or ported enclosures. The following are the recommended enclosure volumes: ProSeries
Sealed Enclosures Gross Internal Volume -3dB Down PointIn Car System "Q" (2) (4) 12.5LF 10.5LF 8.5LF 1.0ft3 20Hz 0.9 1.1 0.5ft3 20Hz 0.8 0.95 0.3ft3 20Hz 0.6 0.7

Competitor Series

1500 1.5ft3 20Hz 1.36 1.1.0ft3 20Hz 1.03 1.0.5ft3 20Hz 0.92 0.0.3ft3 20Hz 0.69 0.73

Generator Series

GS1500 GS1200 GS1000 2.5ft3 20Hz 1.63 1.5 1.5ft3 20Hz 1.38 1.29.75ft3 20Hz 1.18 1.09
Recommended Enclosure Dimensions (Internal) Height Width Depth 10.5" 13.0" 13.0" 7.5" 11.0" 11.0" 6.5" 9.0" 9.0" 10" 16" 16" 10.5" 13.0" 13.0" 7.5" 11.0" 11.0" 6.5" 9.0" 9.0" 20" 16" 13.5" 16" 14" 12" 12" 11" 9.75"
Ported Enclosures (Generator Series only) Gross Internal Volume Tuning Frequency Port Diameter Port Length Recommended Enclosure Dimensions (Internal) Height Width Depth
GS1500 2.5ft3 35Hz 4"D 11"L
GS1200 1.5ft3 35Hz 3"D 7.3"L
GS1000 1.25ft3 33Hz 3"D 11"L
20" 16" 13.5"
16" 14" 12"
14" 11.5" 14"
Calculating your enclosure volume:
Internal dimensions Height (inches) x Width (inches) x Depth (inches) = Gross Internal Volume (cubic inches)
Gross Internal Volume (cubic inches) 1728 or: Height (cm) x Width (cm) x Depth (cm) 1000
= Gross Internal Volume (cubic feet)
= Gross Internal Volume (liters)
Conversion Formulas 1" = 2.54cm 1ft3 = 28.32 liters 1ft3 = 1,728in3
Remember to account for material thickness when determining external dimensions.

Building an Enclosure

Use at least 34-inch MDF to build the enclosure (1-inch is preferable). The joints should be liberally glued with carpenters wood glue and screwed together with wood screws and sealed internally with a bead of silicone rubber or hot melt glue. Drill pilot holes to prevent the wood from splitting and tighten the screws as much as possible. Excess glue can be wiped off with a damp sponge or paper towel. Warning It is extremely important to completely seal the enclosure. Even small leaks can have a dramatic effect on subwoofer performance. Look, listen, and test for leaks at all joints, around the subwoofer perimeter, and at the wire entrance location.

Glue Screws

Sealant
Locating Subwoofer Enclosure in Vehicle
The placement of the enclosure is one of the most important factors concerning installation. As each vehicles interior acoustics are different, experimentation is the key to optimizing performance. Hatchbacks/Sport Utility Vehicles Locate the enclosure in a rear corner for maximum output. Experiment with the subwoofers placement. Hatchback Installation
Warning Make sure the enclosure is securely mounted in such a way as to not shift or fly forward in the event of an accident or sudden stop.
Sedans Provide as clear a path as possible into the cabin by venting through a folded-down arm rest, venting through the rear deck, or venting through an unused speaker opening in the rear deck. Keep any restrictive materials such as wood, hard plastic or metal from directly blocking the subwoofer. Sedan Installation

Wiring

2 ohm subwoofers

One 2 sub

Two 2 subs, series

Two 2 subs, parallel

Three 2 subs, series
Four 2 subs, series/parallel

4 ohm subwoofers

One 4 sub

Two 4 subs, parallel

Three 4 subs, parallel
Four 4 subs, series/parallel

Four 4 subs, parallel

ProSeries
Specifications Nominal Size Mounting Cutout Diameter Mounting DepthFront Mounted Mounting DepthRear Mounted Recommended Amplifier Power Nominal Impedance 12.5LF 12" (30cm) 11" (280mm) 558" (143mm) 6 8" (162mm)
10.5LF 10" (25cm) 9 8" (232mm)
8.5LF 8" (20cm) 7 16" (183mm)
1500 15" (38cm) 1378" (353mm) 734" (197mm) 814" (210mm) 501000 watts 2/4
434" (121mm) 5" (127mm) 501100 watts 2/4
4116" (104mm) 4 16" (119mm)

501200 watts 2/4

50750 watts 2/4

Theile/Small Parameters

12.5LF (2) 12.5LF (4) 31Hz 84 liters 2.97ft3 0.57 0.61 9.6 10.5LF (2) 33Hz 35 liters 1.24ft3 0.44 0.47 8.0 10.5LF (4) 34Hz 35 liters 1.24ft3 0.53 0.57 7.8 8.5LF (2) 35Hz 21 liters 0.74ft3 0.33 0.35 9.0 330m/N 63g 215cm2 51mm 1.6 0.40mH 8.5mm 35mm 0.25 8.5LF (4) 36Hz 21 liters 0.74ft3 0.40 0.42 9.0 330m/N 60g 215cm2 51mm 3.1 0.55mH 8.5mm 35mm 0.22
1500 (2) 34Hz 155 liters 5.47ft3 0.72 0.81 8.3 142m/N 148g 876cm2 51mm 1.6 0.45mH 5.5mm 40mm 0.(4) 35Hz 155 liters 5.47ft3 0.85 0.97 8.3 142m/N 145g 876cm2 51mm 3.2 0.62mH 5.5mm 40mm 0.64
Resonant Frequency (Fs ) Equivalent Volume (Vas )

30Hz 84 liters 2.97ft 3

Total Q (Q ts ) Electrical Q (Qes ) Mechanical Q (Qms ) Compliance (Cms ) Moving Mass (Mms ) Cone Area (Sd) Voice Coil Diameter Voice Coil DCR (Re ) Voice Coil Inductance @ 1kHz (Le ) Linear ExcursionOne Way (Xmax ) Peak-to-Peak Maximum Excursion Reference Efficiency ( o )
0.45 0.47 9.8 230m/N 121g 510cm2 51mm 1.6 0.40mH 8.5mm 40mm 0.46
230m/N 255m/N 255m/N 117g 510cm2 51mm 3.1 0.55mH 8.5mm 40mm 0.39 90g 315cm2 51mm 1.6 0.40mH 8.5mm 35mm 0.26 86g 315cm2 51mm 3.1 0.55mH 8.5mm 35mm 0.25
We provide Theile/Small Parameters for those interested in studying subwoofers further. We do not recommend you use computer software to determine enclosure sizes or type. While highend enclosure design software may be useful for engineering purposes, it cannot completely predict performance in a given vehicle and should not replace a real enclosure that has been tested and listened to in a car. Please use our recommended enclosures for optimum performance. 10
1200 12" (30cm) 11" (280mm) 658" (169mm) (181mm)

(continued)

800 8" (20cm) 7 8" (181mm)
1000 10" (25cm) 9 16" (234mm)
GS1500 10" (25cm) 13 8" (353mm)
GS1200 10" (25cm) 11" (280mm) 534" (146mm) 6 4" (159mm)
GS1000 10" (25cm) 9316" (234mm) 5" (127mm) 512" (140mm) 50400 watts 2/4
6" (153mm) 6 8" (169mm)
538" (137mm) 5 8" (150mm)
634" (172mm) 7 4" (185mm)

501000 watts 2/4

50850 watts 2/4

50500 watts 2/4

1200 (2) 30Hz 84 liters 2.97ft3 0.45 0.47 9.(4) 31Hz 84 liters 2.97ft3 0.57 0.61 9.6
800 (2) 35Hz 21 liters 0.74ft3 0.33 0.35 9.(4) 36Hz 21 liters 0.74ft3 0.40 0.42 9.0 330m/N 60g 215cm2 51mm 3.1 0.55mH 8.5mm 35mm 0.22 GS1500 (2) 29Hz 215 liters 7.58ft3 0.81 0.9 7.6 200m/N 150g 874.7cm2 51mm 1.7 0.98mH 4.4mm 37mm 0.56 GS1500 (4) 29Hz 215 liters 7.58ft3 0.75 0.84 7.5 GS1200 (2) 31Hz 97 liters 3.43ft3 0.76 0.85 7.2 GS1200 (4) 31Hz 97 liters 3.43ft3 0.71 0.79 7.1 GS1000 (2) 33Hz 37 liters 1.31ft3 0.71 0.79 6.6 GS1000 (4) 33Hz 37 liters 1.31ft3 0.66 0.74 6.7
1000 (2) 33Hz 35 liters 1.24ft3 0.44 0.47 8.0 255m/N 90g 315cm2 51mm 1.6 0.40mH 8.5mm 35mm 0.26
1000 (4) 34Hz 35 liters 1.24ft3 0.53 0.57 7.8
230m/N 230m/N 121g 510cm2 51mm 1.6 0.40mH 8.5mm 40mm 0.46 117g 510cm2 51mm 3.1 0.55mH 8.5mm 40mm 0.39
255m/N 330m/N 86g 315cm2 51mm 3.1 0.55mH 8.5mm 35mm 0.25 63g 215cm2 51mm 1.6 0.40mH 8.5mm 35mm 0.25
200m/N 200m/N 200m/N 200m/N 200m/N 147g 874.7cm2 51mm 3.6 1.9mH 5.3mm 37mm 0.63 134g 588.4cm2 51mm 1.7 0.98mH 4.4mm 37mm 0.32 130g 118g 114g 365cm2 51mm 3.6 1.9mH 5.3mm 33mm 0.18
588.4cm2 365cm2 51mm 3.6 1.9mH 5.3mm 37mm 0.36 51mm 1.7 0.98mH 4.4mm 33mm 0.16
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OWNERS MANUAL / SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS / COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

A Boston P.O.P. Product

Make it your own.
Television Entertainment Enhancement System

TVee Model Two

Quick Guide Did you know TVee can learn your tele Quick Guide Did you know TVee can learn your tel
Did you know TVee can learn your television remote control?
Example: Example: Teach TVee to respond to the Volume T button of your television remote control. T Example: T
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Step 1 Step 1

3 SEC 3 SEC
Put TVee into learning mode Put TVee into learning mode

Step 2 Step 2

Select button on TVee to learn Select button on TVee to learnTVee } { in this example VOLUME UP ON { in this example VOLUME UP ON TVee }

Step 3 Step 3

Press same button on your remote 4-5 times Press same button on yourON YOUR 4-5 times { in this example VOLUME UP remote REMOTE } { in this example VOLUME UP ON YOUR REMOTE }

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hold hold until three seconds three seconds until

V VO M M

CONtiNUE to press and CONtiNUELED flashes green. release until to press and

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release until LED flashes green. (approximately 4-5 times) (approximately 4-5 times)

1 SEC 1 SEC

Repeat steps 1-3 to set up:

VOLUME DOWN MUTE POWER

Not working?
Repeat steps using the following tips:

PRESS PRESS

RELEASE RELEASE
If the light flashes red then TVee was not able to learn the signal from your television remote.
Point your remote control at the middle of the TVee Soundbar. Hold the remote control about 12 inches from the front of the TVee Soundbar. Hold the remote control steady, dont let it move around while you press and release the button. Press and release the button s l o w l y for at least a full second for each press and release step.

Cable/Satellite users

TVee can also work with your cable or satellite programmable remote control provided its already setup to control your television. Some of these types of programmable remotes require you to setup TVee from the original television remote. Setting up TVee this way should allow for proper operation with the programmable remote.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This symbol found on the apparatus indicates hazards arising from dangerous voltages. This symbol found on the apparatus indicates the user should read all safety statements found in the user manual. This symbol found on the apparatus indicates double insulation.

Warning!

American Users:
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

11. 12. 13.
Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Maintain a minimum distance of 2" (50mm) around the front, rear, and sides of the apparatus for sufficient ventilation. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings or placing on or around the apparatus items such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. No open flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

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, uses, 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 radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Unauthorized changes or modifications to the equipment could
void the user s authority to operate the equipment. Canadian Users: Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. European Users: RLAN - Radio Local Area Network Equipment

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This equipment may only be used indoors in FR. This equipment may only be used in ones own premises in IT. This equipment is for private use only in LU Operation is not allowed within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-lesund in NO.
16. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 17. Either the power inlet connector on the rear of the apparatus or the power plug at the wall must remain accessible, to be able to disconnect power from the apparatus. 18. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.
Hereby, Boston Acoustics, Inc. 300 Jubilee Drive, Peabody, MA 01960 USA, declares that thisTVee Model 2is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.A copy of the Declaration of Conformity (DOC) may be obtained from: Oliver Kriete Boston Acoustics, Division of D&M Europe B.V. Beemdstraat MA Eindhoven The Netherlands

The Parts of TVee

WIRELESS ID 3

R TRIM LEVEL L

DC24V 2.5A
INPUT R TRIM LEVEL 3 WIRELESS ID L DC24V 2.5A

Audio connection cable

Status Indicator Lights in various colors to indicate operating status. See the table below. Power Button Lets you manually activate TVee or put it in standby mode. Mute Button Lets you temporarily mute TVee. Volume Up and Down Buttons Let you manually adjust the volume of the TVee. Wireless ID Switch Selects the channel for the wireless Bass Unit signal. Set 11 in the same position. Trim Level Switch Adjusts the input sensitivity of TVee. Inputs Receives the input signal for the TVee. See the Connect TVee section for more information. Power Input Connect the power supply 10 here. Power On/Off Switch Turns the TVee soundbar on or off. Normally it is left on all the time. Power Supply Provides power to the soundbar. Plug it into the wall and connect it to the power input 8.
Soundbar Status Indicator
Green Steady Green Blinks Once Orange Flashing Orange Steady Normal power-on mode. Shows a remote control signal is being received. TVee is ready to learn a remote control command. The control button thats learning a control command is selected; TVee waiting for an IR command to learn. Flashing Green Flashing Red Flashing Red and Orange TVee has successfully learned a remote control command. TVee has failed to learn a remote control command. Indicates learned IR codes successfully erased.

WIRELESS ID

VOLUME POWER
FUSE T1A/250V AC120V/60HZ

VOLUME

Wireless ID Switch Selects the channel for the wireless bass unit signal. Set in the same position as 5. Volume Adjusts the volume of the bass unit to balance with the soundbar. Status Indicator Lights red when the bass unit is active and green when it is in standby mode. Power On/Off Switch Turns the TVee bass unit on or off. Normally it is left on all the time. Power Fuse Protects the bass unit. Power Cord Plug it into an AC outlet.

Specifications

System Power Dimensions (H x W x D) 100 watts Soundbar Bass Unit Soundbar Bass Unit 334 x 31 x 4 (93 x 788 x 102mm) 9716 x 1112 x 1112 (240 x 292 x 292) 8.4 lbs (3.9kg) 11 lbs (5kg)

Weight

About TVee
Congratulations on selecting TVee for your home entertainment system. TVee combines the famous Boston sound with unprecedented ease of use. From two compact components, TVee delivers sound that will add an entirely new dimension to your television entertainment experience. Powerful amplifiers and 3D sound processing circuitry ensure exciting performance. Wireless connection between the soundbar and bass unit makes TVee easy to setupthe ideal combination of performance and convenience. If necessary, TVee can even learn the control signals from your remote control for maximum ease of use and totally transparent operation.

Placing TVee

Youre probably anxious to start using your TVee so lets get started. First you should position the TVee components. The soundbar should place so it is centered with the TV screen. It can be front of the television. Or if your television is housed in furniture that has a shelf right above the screen the soundbar can go there. But avoid places that are semi-enclosed. That can upset the natural sound balance of TVee. There are keyholes in the back of the soundbar cabinet to facilitate hanging it on a wall. The bass unit is easy. It can go just about anywhere in the room. Since it gets its signal wirelessly you dont need to worry about connections. Just plug it into an AC outlet. Corner placement can help reinforce bass output.

Connect TVee

Next you need to get an input signal into the TVee soundbar. All it takes is the audio connection cable that is supplied. There are two likely sources for a signalyour television or a cable television connection box. (The control box for a satellite system is for this purpose the same as a cable box. For simplicity well call it a cable box, but it could be either one.) The main advantage of getting the signal from the cable box is that it is easier to set up. But if you have multiple signal sources, such as a DVD player, in addition to the cable signal you might need to get the signal from the TV so you can enjoy the TVee sound with all of your media. The bass unit receives a wireless audio signal from the soundbaryou just need to plug it into your AC outlet.

Television

COMPOSITE INPUT L AUDIO R VIDEO ANTENNA COMPONENT INPUT L AUDIO R Y PB PR AUDIO OUTPUT L R

Cable or Satellite Box

AUDIO OUTPUT L R COMPONENT OUTPUT Y PB PR COMPOSITE OUTPUT VIDEO CABLE INPUT
Soundbar connection panel

Power supply cord

Fire Up TVee!
Now the fun starts. Connect the power supply to the soundbar, turn on its power switch and the one on the bass unit. Turn on the other components in your system and tune in a familiar channel. You should hear sound from TVee. If you dont, try turning up the volume of TVee using its volume control buttons. If TVee is connected to the television try adjusting the volume using the television remote control. If the volume level changes it shows that TVee is connected to a variable output. The mute control of the television remote should also work. That makes things easy. You can ignore the Control TVee section on the following page. If the TVee is connected to the television it is likely that the television speakers are also playing. Most modern televisions have a way of turning off the internal speakers. There are hundred of models of televisions from dozens on manufacturers so it is impossible to give specific instructions on how to do that. But most use a similar procedure. Look on the remote control for your television for a menu or setup button. Press it and youll see an on-screen menu. Look for an option to control audio functions and select it. This is where youll probably find the setting to turn off the internal speakers. If you cannot turn off the internal speakers it is not a problem. TVee will tremendously enhance the sound of the television speakers with extended response and improved definition. However, to get the most from TVee youll want it to be louder than the television. Use the following steps to adjust the volume balance:

Teach TVee to respond to the volume up and down control commands of your television remote. (See the Control TVee section for information on how to do that.) Turn down the volume of the television all the way using the control buttons on the set. Use the volume control buttons on soundbar to set the volume of TVee to a normal listening level.
After this adjustment TVee should always be louder than the television speaker. Then you can use the television remote control to adjust the volume as you normally do.

Fine Tune TVee

Now that things are up and running, its time to adjust the bass unit to blend with the soundbar speakers so the system produces the balanced, natural Boston sound. Start with the bass unit volume control at the middle of its rotation range. Play a variety of source materialsome music, a movie sound track with dynamic special effects, some spoken dialog. Adjust the volume up and down a bit from the starting point until you have a setting that produces a natural sound with all the various types of program material.

Control TVee

If you have TVee connected to a television, cable, or satellite box and changing the volume with your system remote does not change the volume of the TVee system, then the output TVee is connected to is a constant level output. With a constant level output you will want to program TVee to respond to the remote control codes of your television remote, or any other remote control you want to use. The goal is to be able to use one remote control. Heres how to do it. Say you want TVee to learn the mute command of your remote control. 3 Press and hold the Power and T Volume Up buttons until the status indicator flashes orange. Press the button you want to program to respond to your remote controlin this example the mute button. Point your remote control at the front of the TVee soundbar from about 12 inches away. Press and hold the mute button for a full second then release the button for a full second. Repeat the press and release sequence until the status indicator turns green. TIP: Hold the remote steady and press/release the button slowly to be sure TVee can pick up the remote signal.
If TVee is not able to pick up the remote control signal within 20 seconds the status indicator will flash red for 20 more seconds and then return to green. Repeat steps 1 - 3, being careful to hold the remote steady and press the button slowly. Repeat the process for the other buttons on your remote control that you want TVee to learn. Remember TVee can learn to respond to almost any button on almost any remote. You decide what remote you want to use television, satellite receiver, cable control box, etc. and teach TVee to respond to the buttons you want to use. If you make a mistake, or want to remove the remote control programming of TVee for any reason, press and hold the Mute and Volume Down buttons until the status indicator alternately flashes red and orange for 3 seconds. NOTE: This removes ALL of the TVee remote control programming. If you only need to change the programming for some of the TVee buttons, follow the three steps above to overwrite previous programming.

Details About TVee

In most systems after you do any needed remote control programming you can just sit back and enjoy the sound. But you might find the following details useful or interesting. Power The power switches on the back of the soundbar and bass unit can be left on. TVee has an automatic power standby system. After about 15 minutes of inactivity the amplifiers shut down. As soon as a signal is applied to the inputs of TVee the amplifiers automatically turn on again. Wireless ID Switches Both the soundbar and bass unit have Wireless ID switches. The various switch settings change frequency of the wireless signal the soundbar sends to the bass unit. The two switches must be set to the same position.
Typically youll never need to adjust these switches. What are they for? If you have more than one TVee system in your house you can use different Wireless ID Switch settings so the systems wont interfere with each other. Trim Level Switch This changes the input sensitivity of TVee. If the output of your television is too low, you may need to change the trim level switch to 1 to make it louder. Conversely, if you hear distortion in the audio signal, try the 3 setting to make the input quieter.

Troubleshooting TVee

Soundbar does not power on. Is the power supply plugged into a live wall outlet? Is the power supply properly connected to the soundbar power input? Is the rear panel power switch in the on position? Bass unit does not power on. Is the bass unit plugged into a live wall outlet? Is the rear panel power switch in the on position? Is the fuse blown? Replace it with the same type. If it quickly blows again the unit may need service. No sound from TVee. Is the signal input connected to an output that is providing a signal? Are the soundbar and bass unit receiving power and turned on? Turn up the volume of the TVee soundbar. Turn up the volume of the television or cable box TVee is connected to. Check Mute status is the status indicator blinking green? Press the Mute button on the soundbar. No Sound from the Bass Unit. Check the points in the Bass unit does not power on. section above. Turn up the volume control. Be sure the Wireless ID switches on the soundbar and bass unit are set to the same number. Distorted sound from the Soundbar. Change the Trim Level switch setting to higher number. Check the signal source to be sure the distortion is not originating there. Bass not loud enough. Turn up the bass unit Volume control. Place the bass unit closer to a corner of the room. TVee wont learn my remote control commands. Carefully follow the programming instructions. Hold the remote steady and 12 inches from the front of the soundbar. Press and release the remote control button s l o w l y ! Note: TVee learns almost all IR commands, but some IR protocols cannot be programmed. There is a pop noise when I turn of my television. Program TVee to be turned on and off with the power button on your television remote control. Volume of my television speakers gets louder than my TVee system over time. When the remote control volume button is held down your television may change volume levels faster then TVee. SUse the buttons on the soundbar to adjust the volume of the TVee to the correct balance with the television speakers. The woofer seems to have interference with its wireless signal. Try changing settings of the Wireless ID switches on both the soundbar and bass unit. The bass unit could be too far from the soundbar to get a good signal. Try moving it closer.

Limited Warranty

Boston Acoustics warrants to the original purchaser of our TVee system that it will be free of defects in materials and workmanship in its mechanical parts for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase. The warranty period for the electrical components of TVee is 1 year. Your responsibilities are to install and use them according to the instructions supplied, to provide safe and secure transportation to an authorized Boston Acoustics service representative, and to present proof of purchase in the form of your sales slip when requesting service. Excluded from this warranty is damage that results from abuse, misuse, improper installation, accidents, shipping, or repairs/ modifications by anyone other than an authorized Boston Acoustics service representative. This warranty is limited to the Boston Acoustics product and does not cover damage to any associated equipment. This warranty does not cover the cost of removal or reinstallation. This warranty is void if the serial number has been removed or defaced. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
If Service Seems Necessary
First, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product. If that is not possible, write to: Boston Acoustics, Inc. 300 Jubilee Drive Peabody, MA 01960 USA Or contact us via e-mail at: support@bostona.com We will promptly advise you of what action to take. If it is necessary to return your TVee to the factory, please ship it prepaid. After it has been repaired, we will return it freight prepaid in the United States and Canada. This symbol found on the product indicates that the product must not be disposed of with household waste. Instead, it may be placed in a separate collection facility for electronic waste or returned to a retailer when purchasing similar product. The producer paid to recycle this product. Doing this contributes to reuse and recycling, minimizes adverse effects on the environment and human health and avoids any fines for incorrect disposal.
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Boston, Boston Acoustics, and the Boston Acoustics logo are registered trademarks and TVee is a trademark of Boston Acoustics, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. 2007 Boston Acoustics, Inc. 142-002882-0