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Section 1.1—Connecting the ActivXo—Home Theater
You can connect the ActivXo within your system in a variety of ways,
depending on your needs. You can use it in conjunction with an LFE (Low-Fre-
quency Effects) channel for a dedicated home theater system, or it can be
used in conjunction with a subwoofer to extend the bass in a two-channel
music system. In systems where it is desirable to use the ActivXo with both the
surround processor in a theater system and in conjunction with a two-channel
music system featuring a preamp, you can switch between the two sources via
the ActivXo’s front panel’s Line/Processor switch. Switchable inputs enable you
to optimize the ActivXo for the surround mode and music mode separately and
simultaneously.
The ActivXo is also capable of accepting either balanced (XLR) or sin-
gle-ended (RCA) cable connectors from your preamplifier or surround processor.
Your choice will depend on the configuration of your particular preamp or
surround processor.
Connection With a Surround Processor
Use the following steps when connecting the ActivXo to a surround sound
processor with its own subwoofer controls.
1. Make sure the ActivXo power switch is in “off” position, and the
Level control on the front panel is in the “Min” position during
the connecting process.
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2. Locate the “Processor In” section of the ActivXo on the right
rear of the unit. Use the Processor Input of the ActivXo in
conjunction with the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) outputs of
a surround processor. Balanced (XLR) or single-ended (RCA)
connecting cables may be used, depending on the connector
type used on your surround processor. Select either “UNBAL”
or “BAL,” depending on your connection type. Connect the LFE
output of your surround processor to the ActivXo via the input
labeled “PROCESSOR IN.”
3. On the front panel, locate the switch labeled “PROCESSOR,”
“REM,” and “LINE.” Select the “PROCESSOR” input.
4. On the front panel, locate the switch labeled “HP IN” and “HP
OUT.” Select “HP OUT”. On the front panel, locate the switch
labeled “LP IN” and “LP OUT.” Select “LP OUT”.
5. Proceed to Section 2, “Setup and Final Tuning,” to continue the
setup of your unit.
Section 1.2—Connecting the ActivXo—Music System
Connect the ActivXo to the Subwoofer Amplifier
The “LOW PASS OUT” connectors labeled Left and Right are the output
signal connectors for the subwoofer amplifier. There is a single-ended and a
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balanced connector for each output.
Setup for a single, mono sub:
1. If you are using a single subwoofer, select Mono. In Mono,
either the left or the right channel outputs can be used for a
single subwoofer, as they each output the same signal. If you
are using one subwoofer, connect the amplifier driving the
subwoofer to the ActivXo’s “LOW PASS OUT” via either output.
2. On the front panel in the Low Pass section, choose either the
balanced cable or single–ended (labeled “UNBAL”) output to
match the input configuration of the amplifier.
3. Select “Mono” on the Mono/Stereo switch on the rear panel.
Setup for two, stereo subs:
4. If you are using two subwoofers with separate amplifiers, con-
nect the subwoofers to the Left and Right outputs, and select
Stereo.
Bypassing the High Pass Filter
In systems where the main speakers are full-range, the subwoofer used
with the ActivXo can be configured more successfully without the use of the
High Pass filter. Bass roll-off occurs naturally in your listening room. This effect
acts like a 6 dB per octave low pass filter and rolls off the bass from your main
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speakers. In most systems, it is not necessary or desirable to use the High Pass
filter. The ActivXo’s Low Pass filter controls, in conjunction with the Bass Equal-
ization and Phase controls (discussed in Section 2), will allow you to successfully
integrate the main loudspeakers with the subwoofer without the use of the High
Pass filter by observing the following:
1. Make sure the ActivXo power is off during the connecting pro-
cess.
2. Locate the input section of the ActivXo on the rear of the unit.
The ActivXo features both balanced (XLR) and single-ended
(RCA) inputs for the High pass section of crossover.
Note: When connecting the ActivXo without the use of the High Pass Filter,
a second output from your preamplifier is required. If your preamplifier
does not have two sets of outputs, consult with your Wilson dealer about
using high quality “Y” connectors to facilitate connecting your unit.
3. From one of the preamp outputs, connect your preamp directly
to your main amplifier.
4. From the second set of preamp outputs, connect both left and
right channels to the Line In of the ActivXo.
5. On the ActivXo front panel, locate the switch labeled “PROCES-
SOR,” “REM,” and “LINE.” Select the “LINE” input.
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6. On the front panel in the High Pass Section, find the switch
label “HP IN,” “REM,” and “HP OUT”. Select “HP OUT.” When “HP
OUT” is selected, the signal at the “HIGH PASS OUT” connectors
is full range.
7. On the front panel Low Pass section, locate the switch labeled
“LP IN,” “REM,” and “LP OUT”. Select “LP IN.”
8. Proceed to Section 2, “Front Panel Setup and Final Tuning,” to
continue the setup of your unit.
Utilizing the High Pass Filter
The ActivXo employs a high quality high pass filter as a part of its cross-
over design. The High Pass Filter can be used to filter bass from the main loud-
speakers. This can be desirable in systems where the main loudspeakers have
limited bass dynamics or if the main amplifier is low power. Use the following
steps to utilize the high pass filter:
1. Make sure the ActivXo power is off during the connecting pro-
cess.
2. On the rear of the unit, locate the Line Level inputs of the
ActivXo. Connect the preamplifier output, left and right, to the
Line Level input of the ActivXo. Use the XLR inputs for bal-
anced cables or the RCA inputs for single–ended cables.
3. Locate the High Pass Output on the rear of the ActivXo. These