
10kOhm balanced XLR connector, but unbal-
anced leads may be used as long as pin 3 is
grounded to pin 1 of the XLR. Once connec-
tion has been made, the loudspeakers are
ready to be powered-up.
Setting the input sensitivity
Adjustment of the input sensitivity of each
loudspeaker can be made to match the output
of the mixing console or other source, by use
of the input sensitivity control on the rear
panel (see Figure 2). A small screwdriver is
needed for the adjustment. The manufacturer
default setting for this control is -6 dBu (fully
clockwise) which gives an SPL of 100 dB
@1m with -6 dBu input level. To get the full
output level of 120 dB SPL from the HT315A
an input level of +14 dBu is needed at this
setting. Respectively, the full output level of
the HT312A is reached at an input level of
+10 dBu.
Autostart and remote control
The HT312A and HT315A are equipped with
an “Autostart” function, which automatically
turns the amplifier to “standby” mode if an
input signal has not been detected for approx-
imately thirty minutes, and back to “on” mode
when the signal returns. The function can be
deactivated by turning the “AUTOSTART” dip
switch to “OFF”. A two-colour LED on the
amplifier panel indicates the amplifier status:
green for “on” and yellow for “standby”.
The amplifier mode can also be switched
by a remote control unit connected to the
respective inputs on the amplifier. Two pairs
of connectors are provided, 1 and 2 for a 12
V DC type remote control, and 3 and 4 for
an external switch or relay type control. Do
not connect two remote controls to the loud-
speakerat the same time. Activate the func-
tion by turning the "REMOTE CONTROL" dip
switch on the amplifier panel to "ON". Note
that the remote control function overrides the
“autostart” dip switch function.
Setting the tone controls
The acoustic response of the system may
also have to be adjusted to match the acoustic
environment. The adjustment is done by set-
ting the five tone control switch groups ‘bass
tilt’, ‘bass roll-off’, ‘bass level’, ‘mid level’ and
‘treble level’ on the rear panel of the amplifier.
The manufacturer’s default settings for these
controls are ‘All Off’ to give a flat anechoic
response. See Table 1 for suggested tone
control settings in differing acoustic environ-
ments. Figures 7 and 8 show the effect of the
controls on the anechoic response. Always
start adjustment by setting all switches to
the ‘OFF’ position. Then set only one switch
per group to the ‘ON’ position to select the
response curve required. If more than one
switch is set to ‘ON’ (within one switch group)
the attenuation value is no longer accurate.
Vertical / horizontal mounting
The loudspeakers are delivered either for
vertical or horizontal mounting. In the hori-
zontal mounting position the bass drivers
should point inwards to obtain better low
frequency coupling. If the loudspeaker posi-
tioning needs to be changed, the DCW plate
can be rotated so that the midrange driver
remains always located at the bottom of the
DCW. Remove the four corner screws of the
DCW and pull the plate carefully out without
stressing the wires and the gasket. Rotate
the plate 90 degrees in the appropriate direc-
tion and remount the screws.
Flush mounting
The HT312A and HT315A can be used flush
mounted into the wall structure, which offers
some acoustical benefits. No cabinet edge
diffraction will occur, resulting in an improved
response, especially at midrange frequen-
cies. Low frequency reflections from the wall
behind the loudspeaker can be avoided,
which improves the low frequency response
and efficiency and allows the loudspeaker
to work in half space conditions. In terms of
installation and orientation, the loudspeaker’s
acoustical axis (See Figure 1.) should also
point directly to the the reference listening
position. The loudspeakers should be verti-
Loudspeaker mounting
position
Bass
roll-off
Bass
tilt
Bass
level
Midrange
level
Treble
level
Free anechoic response None None None None None
Free standing in a
damped room
None -2 dB None None None
Free standing in a
reverberant room
None -2 dB -2 dB None None
In a corner -2 dB -2 dB -2 dB None None
Flush mounted None None -4 dB None None
Table 1. Suggested tone control settings for different acoustic environments
H1 mm (in) W1 mm (in) H2 mm (in) W2 mm (in)
HT312A 540 (21 1/4") 200 (7 7/8") 230 (9 1/16") 170 (6 11/16")
HT315A 650 (25 5/8") 240 (9 1/2") 282 (11 1/8") 202 (7 15/16")
Figure 1. Location of the acoustic axis Figure 2. Amplifier panel layout of the HT312A.
-1
-2
-3
-4 dB
-5
-6
MUTE
SERIAL
NUMBER
WARNING
NEVER OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT A PROPER
EARTHED MAINS CONNECTION.
IT IS FORBIDDEN TO UNDO ANY SCREWS ON THIS EQUIPMENT.
SERVICING AND ADJUSTMENT MUST ONLY BE CARRIED OUT
BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
DO NOT EXPOSE TO WATER OR MOISTURE.
THIS EQUIPMENT IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING SOUND
PRESSURE LEVELS IN EXCESS OF 85dB WHICH MAY CAUSE
PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE.
ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT VOLTAGEIS SELECTED BEFORE
CONNECTING TO THE MAINS SUPPLY.
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD!
MAINS INPUT
50 / 60 Hz
300 Watts
115 / 230 V
ON
˜
PIN 1 = GROUND
PIN 2 = + INPUT
PIN 3 = - INPUT
MAINS
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
2
3
20Hz 100Hz
20Hz 250Hz
-8
INPUT SENSITIVITY
REQUIRED FOR
100dB SPL@1m.
REFER TO
OPERATING MANUAL
FOR MAXIMUM SPL.
SIGNAL INPUT
INPUT SENSITIVITY
-6
1
dBu
+6
+2
+4 -4
-2
0
BASS
TILT
BASS
ROLL-OFF
-2
-4 dB
-6
-8
OFF ON
-2
-4 dB
-6
-8
OFF ON
-2
0
-6
-4
ALLOFF
dB
-2
-8
-6
-4
0
dB
ALLOFF
CAL POSITION
ALL TONE CONTROLS : OFF
INPUT SENSITIVITY : -6dBu
20Hz 400Hz 3kHz 20kHz
FOR A FLAT FREE FIELD RESPONSE SET ALL
TONE CONTROLS TO OFF.
FOR ACCURATE OPERATION ONLY ONE
SWITCH IN EACH TONE CONTROL GROUP
SHOULD BE ON AT A TIME.
REFER TO THE OPERATING MANUAL FOR
SUGGESTED TONE CONTROL SETTINGS.
BASS
LEVEL
-1
-2
-3
-4 dB
-5
-6
MUTE
OFF ON
0
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
dB
BASS
TREBLE
LEVEL
MID
LEVEL
OFF ON
-1
-2
-3
-4 dB
-5
-6
MUTE
OFF ON
TREBLEMID
LEVEL CONTROLS
USING THE TONE CONTROLS
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MAGNETICALLYSHIELDED
GND
EXTERNAL
SWITCH
OR RELAY
12 V DC
REMOTE
2
3
4
1+
REMOTECTRL
AUTOSTART
POWER LED
STANDBYLED
REMOTE
CONTROL
OFF ON
DO NOT USE BOTH
REMOTE CONTROL
TYPES ATTHE
SAME TIME.
SWITCH THE REMOTE
CONTROL DIP SWITCH
ON WHEN USING
REMOTE CONTROL.
REMOTE CONTROL
OVERRIDES
AUTOSTARTFUNCTION.
AUTOSTARTSETS
THE AMPLIFIER TO
STANDBYMODE
WHEN THERE
IS NO SIGNAL.
CONNECTOR
PIN NO.
3 EXTERNAL SWITCH
4 OR RELAY
REMOTE CONTROL
TYPE
1 +
2 GND 12 V DC REMOTE PIN 1 HIGH: ON
PIN 1 LOW: STANDBY
AMPLIFIER MODE
CONTACTCLOSED: ON
CONTACTOPEN: STANDBY
HT312A ACTIVE HOME THEATER SYSTEM
ON
TREBLE,MIDRANGE
AND BASS LEVEL
SWITCHES
BASS TILT AND
ROLL-OFF
SWITCHES
INPUT
SENSITIVITY
ADJUSTMENT
SIGNAL INPUT
CONNECTOR
MAINS VOLTAGE
SELECTOR, MAINS
CONNECTOR
AND SWITCH
REMOTE CONTROL
AND INDICATOR LED
SWITCHES
REMOTE CONTROL
CONNECTORS