DCM TFE-60-C Owners manual

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Owners Manual
TFE60 / TFE60C /
TFE100 / TFE200
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of DCM Time Frame Evolution Series Loudspeakers. Your new speakers represent the latest technologies in loudspeaker design and manufacturing. They will provide outstanding performance and years of listening enjoyment. Please take time to read through this manual thoroughly to insure you get maximum performance out of your new loudspeakers.
FEATURES
• Video shielding for placement near a TV or monitor
• 30 mm Teteron
• Kevlar cone midrange in a separate sealed enclosure (TFE100 and TFE200)
• Kevlar cone woofer (TFE60 and TFE60C)
• Glass fiber cone woofer (TFE100 and TFE200)
• Internally braced Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) cabinets, 1" thick front baffle
• Bi-ampable
• Nickel-plated 5-way binding posts
• Rich Dark Cherry finish to blend in with any decor
• Perforated, radiused steel grille
• Feet with adjustable or removable carpet spikes (TFE100 and TFE200)
• Foam feet (TFE60 and TFE60C)
• DCM 10 year warranty
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dome tweeter
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
All DCM Time Frame Evolution Series Loudspeakers have been engineered to combine deep, powerful bass with crisp, natural high frequency performance. Because there are many factors that affect loud­speaker performance, there is no universal rule for speaker location. Best results will be obtained with some experimentation using the following guidelines.
HOME THEATER SYSTEM
FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT CHANNELS
To achieve the most realistic front image, position the speakers so that an equilateral triangle is formed between the front left and right speakers and the listening position (Figure 1). Turning the speakers slightly inward towards the listening position can improve the image focus. Set the surround processor or receiver to the "large" setting on the "front speaker size" (or similar description) control.
Bass loudness can be increased by moving the speakers closer to the rear wall. This sometimes can degrade the front image. Use your judgement as to what location best fits your preference. We recom mend that the speakers be kept at least 24" from the rear wall and 36" from the side walls for optimal imaging.
SURROUND LEFT AND RIGHT CHANNELS
If you are using the TFE60, TFE100 or TFE200 for rear channel speakers, they should be placed along the side walls and slightly behind the listening position (Figure 1). If this is not practical, they can be placed along the rear wall to either side of the listening position (Figure 2). For best results, the surround speakers should be spaced equal distances from the listening position.
MULTI-CHANNEL AUDIO SYSTEM
The TFE Series is engineered to deliver all the definition, bandwidth and dynamic range of 5.1 channel audio (whether SACD or DVD-Audio) with astonishing realism. In fact both the TFE100 and TFE200 have sufficient low frequency extension that the user has the option of eliminating the subwoofer and just use five TFE100's or TFE200's for the complete system. Be sure that your surround processor or receiver has sufficient bass management capability to direct full range signals to the five main speakers if you are not using a subwoofer (See Figure 3). Both models are identically timbre-matched so that a combina­tion of TFE100's and TFE200's can be used in a five channel system with the result being a seamless three dimensional image and total musical envelopment. For example, three TFE200's could be used for the front left, right and center channel speakers, and two TFE100's for the left and right rear speakers. Alternatively, TFE100's and TFE200's could be used for the front left and right speakers, TFE60C for the center channel speaker and TFE60's for the left and right rear speakers.
TWO CHANNEL STEREO SYSTEM
When using the TFE60, TFE100 or TFE200 in a two channel stereo system, to achieve the most realistic stereo image, position the speakers so that an equilateral triangle is formed between the speakers and the listening position (Figure 4). Turning the speakers slightly inward towards the listening position can improve the stereo image focus.
Bass loudness can be increased by moving the speakers closer to the rear wall. This sometimes can
NOTES
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RIGHT
FRONT
LEFT
FRONT
CENTER
CHANNEL
LEFT
REAR
RIGHT
REAR
LISTENING AREA
45
RIGHT
FRONT
LEFT
FRONT
CENTER
CHANNEL
LEFT
REAR
RIGHT REAR
LISTENING AREA
LEFT
REAR
RIGHT REAR
LISTENING AREA
LEFT
FRON
T
RIGHT
FRON
T
CENTER
FRON
T
SUBWOOFER
(OPTIONAL)
RIGHT
FRONT
LEFT
FRONT
LISTENING AREA
45
POWER AMPLIFIER
FRONT
R L
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NOTES
degrade the stereo image. Use your judgement as to what location best fits your preferences. We rec­ommend that the speakers be kept at least 24" from the rear wall and 36" from the side wall for optimal imaging.
Figure 1- Typical Home Theater Loudspeaker Placement
Figure 3- Typical Multi-Channel Audio Loudspeaker Placement
Figure 2- Alternate Home Theater Loudspeaker Placement
Figure 4- Typical 2 channel Stereo Loudspeaker Placement
HOOK UP
Use 16 gauge or heavier speaker wire for connecting to your amplifier or receiver. Cut wire lengths leav­ing an extra 12” to 24” at each end to allow for moving the speaker or receiver.
Using a wire cutter or a sharp knife, strip 1/2” of insulation off each end of the wire to expose the conduc tor. Twist wire ends to prevent from fraying. Connect the conductors to the binding posts on the bottom or back of the speaker by unscrewing the post enough to expose the hole in the terminal post. Slip the exposed conductor in the hole and tighten the post. Repeat this step for connecting to your amplifier or receiver. Refer to the owner’s manual supplied with your electronics to assist with proper hook up.
Note: To ensure proper performance, make sure that the wire from the red (+) terminal on the speaker is connected to the red (+) terminal on your amplifier or receiver. Likewise, make sure the wire from the black (-) terminal on the speaker is connected to the black (-) terminal on the amplifier or receiver. (Figure 5)
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Figure 5
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