JL Audio Fathom f212 User Manual

f21 2Owner’s Manual

Page 10 | Fathom f212Recommended Subwoofer Placement Options for Three FathomsRecommended Subwoofer Placement Options for Four FathomsUsing Three or

Page 11 | Fathom f212Detailed instructions on unpacking the subwoofer: 1. Place the carton on the  oor near its intended location in the room. 2.

Page 12 | Fathom f212Front Control Panel e labeled Figure below depicts the front control panel of a Fathom f212 subwoofer. A.R.O.page 14-15Powerpa

Page 13 | Fathom f212Rear Controls and Connectors  e labeled Figure below depicts the rear panel of a Fathom f212 subwoofer. Balanced Inputspage 18

Page 14 | Fathom f212FRONT PANEL CONTROLS IN DETAILPower Switch e “Power” switch determines the operational readiness of the Fathom subwoofer and s

Page 15 | Fathom f212Demo Button e Demo button triggers a 20 second long tone sequence that brie y demonstrates the signals used during A.R.O. cali

Page 16 | Fathom f212Master Level Knob e Master Level Knob is used to control the output level of the Fathom when the Variable Level mode is select

Page 17 | Fathom f212E.L.F. Trim e Extreme Low Frequency (“e.l.f. trim”) knob allows the user to apply a certain amount of signal equalization at 25

Page 18 | Fathom f212CONNECTING YOUR FATHOMBalanced InputsIf your home-theater receiver or preampli er/processor provides balanced outputs, the Fath

Page 19 | Fathom f212Unbalanced Inputs e Fathom subwoofer features individual le and right unbalanced RCA-type input connectors.  ese are the m

Page 2 | Fathom f212IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read the Instructions — All safety and operating instructions should be read before the subwoo

Page 20 | Fathom f212Input Mode Switches:Two switches are located on the rear panel to control unbalanced signal grounding and master/slave operation

Page 21 | Fathom f212“Output to Slave” ConnectorIf you are operating more than one Fathom subwoofer in one home theater system, you will designate one

Page 22 | Fathom f212SYSTEM CONNECTION DIAGRAM 1:One Fathom to Home Theater Receiver or Home Theater Preamp/ProcessorMost home theater receivers and

Page 23 | Fathom f212SYSTEM CONNECTION DIAGRAM 2:Multiple Fathoms to Home Theater Receiver or Home Theater Preamp/ProcessorTo greatly simplify using m

Page 24 | Fathom f212STEREO ACTIVE CROSSOVER (BALANCED OUTPUTS)LOW OUT(SUB OUT)ORSTEREO ACTIVE CROSSOVER (UNBALANCED OUTPUTS)RIGHTLEFTLOW OUT(SUB OU

Page 25 | Fathom f212SYSTEM CONNECTION DIAGRAM 4:Two Fathoms in Stereo to Two-Channel Audio SystemWhen connecting two Fathoms in stereo to a two-chann

Page 26 | Fathom f212RECOMMENDED SETUP PROCEDURES1) Preparation for Setup Process: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 27 | Fathom f212On the Fathom’s Front Panel:Please turn o the home theater receiver or preamp/processor to make these adjustm ents.1. “Power”

Page 28 | Fathom f212RECOMMENDED SETUP PROCEDURES (continued)Subwoofer System Setup:Once you have set the controls on your home theater receiver or

Page 29 | Fathom f2124) Applying Automatic Room Optimization (A.R.O.)You are now ready to apply the power of JL Audio’s exclusive Automatic Room Optim

Page 3 | Fathom f21212) Cleaning —  e subwoofer should be cleaned only as recommended in the operating instructions. 13) Nonuse Periods —  e po

Page 30 | Fathom f212h) Within 5 seconds of pressing the “Calibrate” button, return to your primary listening seat and hold the microphone in your n

Page 31 | Fathom f212FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSCan I place objects on my subwoofer?We do not recommend placing any items on the subwoofer cabinet as t

Page 32 | Fathom f212CLEANING YOUR FATHOMDust your Fathom subwoofer’s cabinet using a clean, so micro ber cloth or feather duster. Micro ber clot

Page 33 | Fathom f212TROUBLESHOOTINGNo sound from subwoofer.1. Verify that Fathom is plugged in, turned “ON” & that front panel lights are “ON”.

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Page 35 | Fathom f212LIMITED WARRANTY / SERVICE INFORMATIONJL AUDIO warrants this product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a per

HWDSpecificationsf212fathom home subwooferEnclosure Type: SealedDriver: Dual 12-inch (nominal diameter)Frequency Response (anechoic):20 - 97 Hz (+/- 1

Page 4 | Fathom f212FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENTNOTE:  is equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 

Page 5 | Fathom f212We sincerely thank you for your purchase and invite you to read this manual thoroughly in order to achieve the highest level of pe

Page 6 | Fathom f212PLACING YOUR FATHOM IN YOUR LISTENING ROOM:Your listening room or theater is an integral part of your sound reproduction system.

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Page 8 | Fathom f212SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR BUILT-IN INSTALLATIONSFathom subwoofers are designed to be “built-in” friendly. All typically needed

Page 9 | Fathom f212Recommended Subwoofer Placement Options for Two FathomsUsing Two FathomsWhen using two Fathoms, try placement near the front corne