DCM Speakers TFE100, TFE200 User Manual

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TFE100 / TFE200 OWNER'S MANUAL

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

• 35 mm soft dome tweeter

• Kevlar cone midrange in a separate sealed enclosure.

• Glass fiber cone woofer

• Internally braced Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) cabinets, 1" thick front baffle

• Bi-ampable

• Nickel-plated 5-way binding posts

• Rich Harmony Teak finish to blend in with any decor

• Perforated, radiused steel grille

• Feet with adjustable or removable carpet spikes

• DCM 10 year warranty

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 loud
speaker 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 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 TFE100 and TFE200 are 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 models 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 en
front left, right and center channel speakers, and two TFE100's for the left and right rear speakers.

TWO CHANNEL STEREO SYSTEM

When using the 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
degrade the stereo image. Use your judgement as to what location best fits your preferences. We rec
ommend that the speakers be kept at least 24" from the rear wall and 36" from the side wall for optimal
imaging.

velopment. For example, three TFE200's could be used for the

NOTES

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RIGHT

FRONT

LEFT

FRONT

CENTER

CHANNEL

LEFT

REAR

RIGHT

REAR

LISTENING AREA

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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

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POWER AMPLIFIER

FRONT

R L

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NOTES

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

Once your speakers are hooked up, turn on your electronics and test to make sure they are functioning
properly. If your speakers sound “thin” with little bass and have a poor center image, one of the speaker
wires is probably hooked up backwards. Double check all connections for proper polarity.