Atlantic Technology 8200E User Manual
Instruction Manual
System 8200e THX Ultra2
and System 6200e THX Ultra2
High Performance Loudspeaker Components
8200e SR 8200e LR 8200e C 8200e LR 8200e SR
6200e C6200e LR 6200e LR4200e SR 4200e SR
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Table of Contents
System 8200e/6200e High Performance Loudspeakers
Table of Contents
2 Unpacking the Speakers
2 Attaching the Grilles
3 What’s THX?
3 Individual Component Descriptions
3 Model 8200e LR and 6200e LR Front Channel Speakers
4 Acoustic Controls
4 Model 8200e C and 6200e C Center Channel Speakers
4 Models 8200e SR and 4200e SR Surround Speakers
4 Placement
4 Home Theater
4 Satellite Placement Using PedWoofers Under the LR Speakers
4 Surround Effects and Speaker Locations
6 6.1/7.1 Channel Systems
6 Stereo Systems
6 Connecting Your System
6 Bi-Wiring
9 System Setup
9 Bass Management
9 Operation of the Rear Panel Controls on the LCR Speakers
10 Dipole/Bipole Operation of the SR Speakers
10 Setting Levels
10 Mounting
10 Caring for Your Speakers
11 Specifications
System 8200e THX Ultra2
and 6200e THX
High Performance Loudspeaker
Components
Thank you for choosing Atlantic Technology products. Your new speaker
components are precision crafted to give you years of enjoyable, trouble free
service. This manual covers the Atlantic Technology System 8200e and 6200e
speaker components. It will show you how to incorporate these components
into your present setup, as well as how to assemble a complete system from
them. These systems can be used with all current and past sound formats
including Stereo, Dolby Surround®, Pro Logic®, Dolby Digital 5.1®, Dolby
Digital 7.1®, Dolby Digital EX®, DTS®, DTS ES®, DTS ES Discrete®, DTS
Neo:6®, DVD-Audio and SACD Audio.
IMPORTANT:
please take a few moments to read all of this booklet. It has many
helpful tips and ideas on properly setting up and using your system.
We promise that if you take the time to read and follow these tips
you’ll get better system performance and more enjoyment.
Unpacking the Speakers
Use care when unpacking these speakers as they are large and heavy. Since
the grilles are packed off the speakers, be particularly careful of the driver
elements as you unpack and move the speakers.
Although it may seem like asking for driving directions,
For Future Reference
Record the serial number and date of purchase for each speaker here. The serial number
is found on the speaker terminal panel on the back of the enclosure.
Serial Number
Serial Number
Serial Number
Serial Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
The contents of this manual are Copyright © 2007 by Atlantic Technology International,
Corp., and may not be duplicated or reproduced by any means, whether physical, electronic
or otherwise without prior written consent from Atlantic Technology International, Corp.
Atlantic Technology and the Atlantic Technology logo are registered trademarks of Atlantic
Technology International, Corp.
Specifications are those in effect at the time of printing. Atlantic Technology International,
Corp. reserves the right to change specifications or designs at any time without notice or
obligation to modify existing units.
Attaching the Grilles
The included metal grilles are held to the front of the enclosures with powerful Neodymium magnets. There are recesses on the back of the grille that
the magnets fit into. Once the speakers are in their final position, remove
the grille from its protective plastic bag and carefully position it over the
magnets on the baffle. Move them together slowly and when you get close
enough, the magnets will draw the grille in and hold it tight. Be careful not
to get your fingers caught between the grille and the cabinet.
Instruction Manual
Individual Component Descriptions
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What’s THX?
THX is a series of standards and technologies originally developed by
LucasFilm Ltd. (of Star Wars fame) and now an entity unto itself. These
technologies and standards are intended to ensure that what you hear and
see on your A/V system, as closely as possible, matches what the director/
artist/engineer heard and saw during the final mixing of the source material.
THX standards are intended to enhance every type of viewing and listening
experience including the latest discrete multi-channel digital formats. Please
note however that, although there is proprietary THX electronic processing,
THX is not a surround format.
THX Ultra2 standards are based on a 3000 cubic foot room (L x W x H =
cu. ft.). This does not mean Ultra2 certified components must be used in
rooms this exact size. The room sizes simply provide a frame of reference,
as the standards specify that the system must deliver certain performance
minimums (volume, frequency response, etc.) in the specified space. For
more information, see the THX website at www.thx.com.
Individual Component Descriptions
Model 8200e LR and 6200e LR Front Channel
Speakers
The Model 8200e LR Front Channel Speakers (Figure 1) are ultra-high performance three-way systems intended for use only with a quality subwoofer,
such as the Atlantic Technology Model 642e SB. Each speaker contains two
GLH (Graphite Loaded Homopolymer) 8" woofers, two GLH 5¼" midrange
drivers, and an advanced 1" Ferrofluid™ cooled, damped silk dome tweeter
with a powerful neodymium magnet structure. These components are
mounted in an acoustically inert ¾" thick internally braced MDF enclosure.
The midrange and tweeter drivers are internally isolated within their own
airtight sub-enclosure. The LR speakers are magnetically shielded so they
may be placed close to a TV set without concern.
The Model 6200e LR Front Channel Speakers (Figure 1) are ultra-high performance two-way systems intended for use only with a quality subwoofer,
such as the Atlantic Technology Model 642e SB. Each speaker contains two
GLH (Graphite Loaded Homopolymer) 6.5" woofers and the same advanced
1" Ferrofluid™ tweeter as the 8200e. These components are mounted in an
acoustically inert .75" thick internally braced MDF enclosure. The 6200e
LR speakers are magnetically shielded so they may be placed close to a TV
set without concern.
8200e LR
8200e C
6200e C
Figure 1
6200e LR
Figure 2
8200e SR
Figure 3
4200e SR
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Placement
Acoustic Controls
System 8200e and 6200e LR speakers include unique acoustic controls
to help maximize their performance in your room. These controls are
explained in greater detail on page 9.
Model 8200e C and 6200e C Center Channel
Speakers
It is vital to the accurate reproduction of a multi-channel soundtrack that
the three front speakers have the same sonic signature. Therefore, the 8200e
C and 6200e C Channel Speakers have the same voicing as the LR speakers
(see Figure 2). It is designed for use only with a dedicated subwoofer and
includes the same unique acoustic controls mentioned above.
The 8200e and 6200e C are designed to be placed horizontally.
System 8200e/6200e High Performance Loudspeakers
IMPORTANT NOTE
centered at or aimed at ear level when seated. This is because the alignment of the drivers on the front panel results in limited vertical spread of
the mid and high frequency sounds to reduce unwanted floor and ceiling
reflections. If the speakers are too high or too low however, you will miss
a significant portion of the upper middle and high range elements of the
sound. This alignment of the drivers provides enhanced horizontal spread
of the sound making for a much better sound experience for a group of
listeners and reducing the need to sit in a precise “sweet spot.”
Try to keep the LR and C tweeters approximately
The center channel speaker should be placed directly above or below your
television. It is important that the speaker is centered on the screen, not off to
the side. The pivoting design of the 8200e and 6200e C allows you to tilt it up
or down so that the speaker points most directly at the listening position.
Models 8200e SR and 4200e SR Surround Speakers
The Model 8200e SR and 4200e SR Dipole/Bipole Surround Speakers (Figure 3) are intended for use in multi-channel audio/video sound systems
only as dedicated side or back surround channel speakers. The 8200e SR utilizes dual 5¼-inch GLH drivers and two of the same tweeters as described
above. The 4200e SR utilizes dual 4½-inch GLH drivers and two of the
same tweeters as described above. The surround speakers can be switched
between Dipole and Bipole operation. These settings are explained on page
10, “Dipole/Bipole Operation of the SR Speakers.”
NOTE:
Although the speakers in the Atlantic Technology Systems
8200e are acoustically and cosmetically matched to each other for
ideal results, they may also be used with other Atlantic Technology
components with extremely satisfying results.
Placement
Speaker/room interactions have a huge impact on the sound of the system.
Moving the speakers just a little can make a dramatic difference in what you
hear. Remember that the best acoustic placement of the speakers will vary
from room to room. Use the following placement guidelines (see page 5) as
a starting point. But also feel free to experiment. In fact, it may be beneficial
to hook up the front LR and surround speakers with some extra wire and
to simply drape the wire across the floor before installing the speakers permanently. This will allow you the opportunity to move the speakers around
easily so you can find the best sonic and visual locations.
Surround Effects and Speaker Locations
The 8200e SR and 4200e SR’s shape allows great flexibility in placement. Due
to their switchable Dipole/Bipole design, it’s possible to place the speakers
almost anywhere within the rear third of the room and get good results.
However, the best location for surround speakers is straight out to the sides
of, or slightly behind the primary listening area, approximately 1-2 feet above
seated ear level to no less than 2 feet down from the ceiling.
As noted above, the surround speakers (as opposed to the back speaker(s)
in a 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 channel system, see below) are primarily intended to
re-create the ambient sounds taking place in the movie scene. Therefore,
throughout most of a movie or TV program you may not be consciously
aware of output from these speakers. In other words, don’t worry if you aren’t
hearing the surround speakers. Please try to avoid the trap of turning the
surrounds up and up so that you hear them most of the time. The result will
be a much less believable surround experience.
There are dedicated LEFT and RIGHT model SR speakers. This is clearly
marked on the back of each speaker. Be sure that the Left side surround
speaker is placed directly to the left side of the prime listening area (facing
the screen) and the Right speaker is directly to the right side. As an easy
reference, the Dipole/Bipole switch should always be facing the back of the
room. Should you wish to hang them on the wall, closer than 24 inches to
the ceiling, you should remove and re-install the keyhole hangers upside
down. Then turn the speakers over, hanging them upside down, and swap
them side to side for proper operation.
Home Theater
Remember that the primary goal of a good home theater is not to make you
believe that you are in a movie theater. It’s to make you believe you’re in the
movie. For a home theater system, place the LR speakers on either side of
the television. The left and right front speakers should be far enough apart
(6 to 10 feet is usually best) that you get a good stereo “image” when they are
playing alone, but not so far apart that the sound seems to be disembodied
from the TV, distracting you from the picture. When using a center channel
speaker, a wider separation of the left and right front speakers is usually possible. You may chose to “toe” the LR speakers in, aiming them approximately
at the prime listening position. This can be particularly useful if the front LR
speakers are fairly far apart.
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