Energy AC-300-LCR Owners manual

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Home Theater Systems

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WELCOME TO THE ENERGY HOME THEATER EXPERIENCE.

Congratulations on your selection of the Energy®Home Theater system.You are about to experience the pure pleasure of listening, in its finest form. When the

Energy

Home Theater

System are combined with quality electronic components, they will reproduce superb high fidelity stereo music and help re-create all the action and excitement of film soundtracks on video.

We are pleased with your decision to welcome Energy Home Theater speakers into your listening environment and look forward to many years together as we continue to develop fine audio products for your entertainment pleasure.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Energy Home Theater System: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

A description of the system.

Wiring Instructions and Product Specifications: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

How to connect your speakers.

Typical Home Theater Room Layouts: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Speaker Wire: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Selection of proper connecting wire.

Cabinet Care: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

How to maintain the beauty of your speakers.

RVSS Hardware Diagram and Wall Mounting Procedures: . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

EFX Hardware Diagram and Wall Mounting Procedures: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Specifications: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Warranty: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Energy’s commitment to you.

NOTE: Please carefully read the “WARNING” section of

this manual to ensure years of trouble-free listening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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A COMPLETE ENERGY

HOME THEATER SYSTEM CONSISTS OF:

A) Two left and right channel main speakers – magnetically shielded for trouble-free use on either side of the television screen or video monitor.

B) One shielded center channel speaker – should be located above or below the television or video screen to ensure the central audio image, including the actor’s voices, emanate from the screen.

C) Two surround channel effects speakers – should be positioned behind or on either side of the primary listening area, to provide accurate re-creation of effects, and ambience involving the audience in the action.

D) One or two ES Series powered subwoofers – may be located anywhere in your

room to radiate deep bass information throughout the listening area.

Connecting your Home Theater System Speakers:

The following instructions and diagram will assist you in connecting the individual speakers to your amplifier or receiver.

First turn your amplifier or receiver off to avoid damage which may result from accidental shorting of the speaker leads. Correct phase polarity is critical for proper stereo imaging and bass performance.The red (+) terminal on your amplifier or receiver must be connected to the red (+) terminal on your speaker.The same applies for the black (–) terminal. Connect one loudspeaker at a time to ensure proper connection of left,

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LEFT

SURROUND SPEAKER

RIGHT

SURROUND SPEAKER

OPTIONAL REAR CORNER POSITIONING FOR RVSS

SURROUND SPEAKERS ONLY

LEFT

POWERED

SUBWOOFER

RIGHT

POWERED

SUBWOOFER

RIGHT

MAIN CHANNEL

SPEAKER

LEFT

MAIN CHANNEL

SPEAKER

CENTER CHANNEL

SPEAKER

center, right, rear right, and rear left channels. Make sure all wires are firmly fastened. If you notice a great lack of bass and/or central image focus, double check your connections for proper polarity.

NOTE: If you are completing your Home Theater system with an Energy ES Series powered subwoofer,consult the ES Series owner’s manual for hook-up instructions.

Positioning of your Home Theater Speakers:

Your Energy Home Theater speakers are designed to provide a large listening window allowing versatility of room placement.The Center Channel speaker and Left, Right Main speakers and the left and right surround speakers are sonically matched This ensures that the sound image coincides with the images on the screen.We suggest that you follow the guidelines outlined below for each

Home Theater speaker to achieve the

best performance possible.

Center Channel Speaker:

A center channel speaker’s purpose is to ensure that the central audio image, including the actors voices, emanate from the TV screen. For best results the center channel speaker should be located immediately above or below the TV or video screen.

Four protective, self-adhesive rubber feet are enclosed.These should be applied to the bottom of the center channel cabinet to add stability on bookshelves or television cabinets and as added protection for your furnishings.

Left and Right Channel Main Speakers:

Your Home Theater speakers should be placed on either side of your TV or video monitor. Since these speakers are magnetically shielded, they may be placed in close proximity to your television without affecting picture quality. For best stereo separation, we recommend a distance of 5 feet or more between your Left and Right Main speakers.

It is essential to place your Left and Right Main speakers on rigid speaker stands or other surfaces such as bookshelves so the tweeter is approximately at the listener’s ear level when seated. (SST-21 21” high metal stands are ideal for this purpose.)

Energy Surround Effects Speakers:

A pair of Energy surround effects speakers mounted on (or near) the side walls adjacent to the listener (or behind the listener) will provide the sense of spaciousness and ambience recorded in the film soundtrack. Engineered to deliver sound power into the listening room that is identical to the front speakers, these effects speakers ensure a smooth and seamless panning of special effects from the front to rear monitors.

Best surround sound effects are derived from dipole speakers that provide a “null” (dead spot) in the radiation pattern aimed at the main listener(s) position.This pattern presents an enveloping surround sound field, with no specific directional cues.

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Energy Effects speakers are designed with the necessary dipole radiation pattern in the critical mid to high frequency range (400Hz - 20 kHz). In addition they also feature unusually deep bass response not found in conventional dipole speaker designs, adding further impact and realism to the film’s special effects.

NOTE: The unique shape of the RVSS cabinet allows versatility in placement, in either side wall or rear corner locations.

ES Series Powered Subwoofers (Optional):

Low frequencies are essentially non-directional, so your subwoofer may be placed anywhere in the listening room without significantly affecting the stereo image of your main speakers. However, low frequency response and output level are somewhat effected by placement in the room, and you should experiment with positioning to obtain the best performance. For example, placement too near the corner of the room may result in “boomy” bass performance. Having the subwoofer further from the corner will normally result in more detailed and accurate performance.

If you are using a pair of ES-series Subwoofers in stereo, it is preferable to place each subwoofer adjacent to the main front speaker of the same channel.

Selection of Connecting Wire:

We recommend the use of heavy gauge, high quality speaker wire to obtain optimum performance from your Home Theater system speakers. Speaker wire that consists of high quality silver or copper will normally provide best results.Your

Energy dealer can

recommend the wire type that is best suited for these speakers.

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RIGHT

SURROUND SPEAKER

LEFT

SURROUND SPEAKER

“NULL AXIS”“NULL AXIS”

RVSS AND LISTENER SHOWING NULL & DIPOLE

RADIATION PATTERN

Typical High Level Hook-up to a Surround Receiver and a Powered Subwoofer

Typical Home Theater Room Layout Using Surround D.S.P. Processor and Separate Amplifiers

Cabinet Care:

Black high gloss finished models should be polished periodically to preserve the lustre. A soft, dirt-free cloth and high quality furniture polish should be used for this purpose.

Wood grain, and satin (white or black) finished models should be gently wiped clean from time to time with a damp cloth to remove any dust or stains.To remove dust from the grille cloth, use the brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner or a slightly dampened sponge.

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SURROUND

RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER

REAR/SIDE

OUT

MAIN OUT

CENTER OUT

INPUT

RIGHT

LEFT

PROGRAM SOURCE

LEFT REAR RIGHT REAR

RIGHT MAIN LEFT MAIN

T.V. / VIDEO

MONITOR

HIGH LEVEL

INPUT

HIGH LEVEL

INPUT

RIGHT POWERED SUBWOOFER

RIGHT MAIN CHANNEL SPEAKER

CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER

LEFT MAIN CHANNEL SPEAKER

LEFT POWERED SUBWOOFER

RIGHT

SURROUND

EFFECTS SPEAKER

LEFT

SURROUND

EFFECTS SPEAKER

SURROUND / D.S.P.

CENTER OUT

LEFT

PROGRAM

PROCESSOR

REAR / SIDE

OUT

MAIN OUT

INPUT

SOURCE

RIGHT

LEFT REAR RIGHT REAR

RIGHT MAIN LEFT MAIN

LOW

LEVEL INPUT

LOW LEVEL HIGH

PASS OUTPUT

RIGHT

MAIN

AMPLIFIER

LEFT

RIGHT POWERED SUBWOOFER

RIGHT MAIN CHANNEL SPEAKER

REAR

EFFECTS

AMPLIFIER

LEFT RIGHT

RIGHT

SURROUND

EFFECTS SPEAKER

CENTER

AMPLIFIER

T.V. / VIDEO

MONITOR

LOW LEVEL HIGH

PASS OUTPUT

LOW LEVEL INPUT

CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER

LEFT MAIN CHANNEL SPEAKER

LEFT POWERED SUBWOOFER

LEFT

SURROUND

EFFECTS SPEAKER

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DOUBLE "KEYWAY" BRACKET

PLEASE NOTE ORIENTATION!

Be sure you have selected the appropriate mounting hardwar

(toggle screws, anchors, etc.) for the type of wall material involved.

If possible, mount the double key-way bracket directly into a wall stud.

Next affix the bracket to the wall surface using the appropriate hardware

you have selected.

IMPORTANT: BE SURE TO MOUNT THE BRACKET WITH THE LARGE

KEY-WAY OPENINGS AT THE TOP.

Lay the RVSS speaker on its front face, and use a Phillips screwdriver

to fasten the upper and lower shoulder bolts into the two threaded

Select the desired location on the wall where the RVSS speaker

is to be mounted. See page 2 of this owner's manual for optimum

placement recommendations.

Using the double key-way bracket as a template, mark the three

screw hole locations on the wall.

The RVSS mounting bracket should be installed following recognized

THESE INSTRUCTIONS HAVE BEEN EXPRESSLY DEVELOPED FOR THE SAFE

AND SECURE MOUNTING OF THE ENERGY RVSS SURROUND SOUND SPEAKER

WITH THE DOUBLE KEY-WAY MOUNTING BRACKET SUPPLIED.

RVSS WALL MOUNTING PROCEDURES

construction standards and practices. Contact Energy Loudspeakers

or obtain professional assistance if you have any questions about

the proper mounting method.

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UPPER

SHOULDER BOLT

LOWER

SHOULDER BOLD

metal inserts (see figure 1).

Place two self-adhesive rubber half spheres in the lower edge of

the terminal assembly (see figure 1). These will provide stability

for the speaker and protect the surface of the wall.

Connect the speaker wires to the red (positive) and black (negative)

binding posts as described in “Connecting your RVS Home Theater

Speakers” section of your owners manual.

Lift the speaker into mounting position, aligning the shoulder bolts

on the RVSS with the tip openings of the brackets' double key-ways.

Then allow the speaker to slide down into the locked position in the

key-ways. Double check to make certain both shoulder bolts are

engaged in the key-ways.

SELF ADHESIVE

MOUNTING

RUBBER HALF SPHERES

SCREWS AND ANCHORS

NOT SUPPLIED

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Quantity Parts Description

4 Machine screw 6-32x2" flat phillips

4 Wood screw 6x3/4" flat phillips

4 Pressure sensitive protectors

4 Mounting bracket

4 Toggle bolt

DRILL APPROPRIATE

PRE-DRILLED

See page 2 of this owners manual for optimum placement recommendations.

Using the 6X3/4" wood screws affix one mounting bracket to the rear of the EFX speaker.

Be sure the mounting “finger” faces downwards as shown in the diagram.

Carefully affix the second mounting bracket to the wall. If possible mount it to a wall stud

using appropriate fasteners (not supplied). Ensure that the bracket “finger” is facing

upwards and that the bracket is mounted level. Toggle bolts have been supplied to affix

the second bracket to the wall, if you are unable to secure it to a wall stud.

Affix two self adhesive rubber half spheres as shown in the diagram. These will provide

stability for the speaker and protect the surface of the wall.

Connect the speaker wires to the red (positive) and black (negative) binding posts as

described in “Connecting your Home Theater Speakers” section of this manual.

Lift the speaker and slide the mounting bracket on the rear of the speaker into the wall

Select the desired location on the wall where the EFX speaker is to be mounted.

The EFX mounting bracket should be installed following recognized construction standards

and practices. Contact Energy Loudspeakers or obtain professional assistance, If you have

EFX WALL MOUNTING PROCEDURES

THESE INSTRUCTIONS HAVE BEEN EXPRESSLY DEVELOPED FOR THE SAFE

AND SECURE MOUNTING OF THE ENERGY EFX SURROUND EFFECTS SPEAKER

any questions about the proper mounting method.

USING THE MOUNTING BRACKET SUPPLIED.

mounted bracket, locking them firmly together.

3/32" (2 mm) HOLE

MOUNTING BRACKET

HOLES IN THE WALL

TOGGLE BOLT

MACHINE SCREW

6-32x2" FLAT PHILLIPS

WOOD SCREW

6 x 3/4" FLAT PHILLIPS

PRESSURE SENSITIVE PROTECTORS

SPECIFICATIONS

AC-300 L/C/R EC-200 L/C/R EC-100 L/C/R

SYSTEM TYPE: Dual-vent (QB3) Dual front vented (QB3) Dual front vented (QB3)

alignment D’Apolito alignment D’Apolito alignment D’Apolito driver configuration driver configuration driver configuration

TWEETER: Magnetically shielded, Magnetically shielded Magnetically shielded

ferro-fluid cooled 1” (2.5cm) ferro-fluid cooled 1” ferro-fluid cooled 3/4” Aluminum Dome (2.5cm) (1.9cm), multi-laminate

soft dome

BASS/MID DRIVERS: 2 x 5-1/2” (14 cm), 2 x 5-1/2” (14 cm), magnetically 2 x 4-1/2” (11.4 cm),

magnetically shielded, with shielded design, with injection magnetically shielded I.M. polypropylene cones, molded polypropylene cone design with cast SpherexTMBaskets, and rubber surround polypropylene cone and rubber surrounds

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: ON AXIS: +/- 3dB 40 Hz - 22 KHz 45 Hz - 22 kHz 60 Hz - 20 KHz

SENSITIVITY: 90 dB @ 1M/2.83V 90 dB @ 2.83V/1M 89 dB @ 2.83V/1M

(anechoic)

CROSSOVER POINTS: 1.8 KHz 2.2 KHz 2.5 KHz

IMPEDANCE: 6 ohms (nominal) 8 ohms (nominal) 12 ohms (nominal)

4 ohms (minimum) 08 ohms (minimum)

RECOMMENDED AMP POWER: 15 – 175 watts/channel 15 – 150 watts/channel 15 – 100 watts/channel

MAXIMUM POWER 175 watts 150 watts 100 watts HANDLING: (less than 5% clipping) (less than 5% clipping) (less than 5% clipping)

DIMENSIONS:

(in) 7-1/2 x 19-11/32 x 12-3/4 6-3/4 x 21-1/2 x 11-3//8 6 x 18-3/4 x 9-1/8 (cm) 19 x 49.1 x 32.4 16.9 x 54.5 x 28.9 15.2 x 47.6 x 22.0

WEIGHT: 23 lbs. (10.46 kg) 23 lbs. (10.46 kg) 14 lbs.(6.36 kg)

FINISH: Black High Gloss end caps Matte Black Matte Black

GRILLE COLOUR: Black, wraparound Black Black

acoustically transparent grille cloth

DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

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SPECIFICATIONS

RVSS EFX

SYSTEM TYPE: Dual-vent, dipolar Acoustic Suspension

Radiation pattern Dipolar Radiation (400 Hz - 20 kHz) (400 Hz - 20 kHz)

TWEETER: Ferro-fluid cooled 2 x 3/4” Ferro-fluid cooled, 2 x 2-1/4”

(19 mm), soft dome (57 mm), cone Mid/High

frequency transducer

BASS/MID DRIVERS 2 x 5.5”(140 mm) with injection 2 x 5.5” (140 mm) with injection

molded polypropylene cone and molded polypropylene cone foam surround

USABLE BASS RESPONSE: 55 KHz 80 KHz

TOTAL RADIATED SOUND RESPONSE 65 Hz - 18 KHz +/- 3dB 90 Hz - 12 KHz +/- 3dB

SENSITIVITY: 86 dB @ 1M/2.83 V input 87 dB @ 1 M/2.83 V input

CROSSOVER POINTS: 2.5 KHz 400 KHz

IMPEDANCE: 6 ohms (nominal) 8 ohms

4 ohms (minimum)

RECOMMENDED AMP POWER: 15 watts - 125 watts RMS/channel 15 watts - 100 watts RMS/channel

MAXIMUM POWERHANDLING: 125 watts RMS (less than 5% clipping) 100 watts RMS (less than 5% clipping)

DIMENSIONS:

(in) 10.25 x 10 x 8.25 10 x 10.5 x 5.5 (cm) 26 x 25.4 x 21 25.4 x 26.7 x 13.97

WEIGHT (each): 15 lbs. (7 kg) 10 lbs. (4.55 kg)

FINISH: Black or White Matte Black or White

GRILLE COLOUR: Black or white acoustically Black or white acoustically

transparent cloth transparent cloth

DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

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LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY

WARRANTY PROTECTION:

Energy warrants this product to the retail purchaser against any failure resulting from

original manufacturing defects in workmanship or materials.The warranty is in effect for a period of (5) years from date of purchase from an authorized

Energy dealer and is

valid only if the original dated bill of sale is presented when service is required. The warranty does not cover damage caused during shipment, by accident, misuse,

abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification, failure to follow the instructions outlined in the owner’s manual, failure to perform routine maintenance, damage resulting from unauthorized repairs or claims based upon misrepresentations of the warranty by the seller.

Warranty Service:

If you require service for your Energy loudspeaker(s) at any time during the (5) five year warranty period, please contact: 1) the dealer from whom you purchased the product(s), 2)

Energy National Service, 203 Eggert Road, Buffalo, N.Y. 14215

Tel: 716-896-9801 or 3)

Energy Loudspeakers,a division of Audio Products

International Corp., 3641 McNicoll Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, M1X 1G5,

Tel: 416-321-1800. You will be responsible for transporting the speakers in adequate packaging to protect them from damage in transit and for the shipping costs to an authorized

Energy service center or to Energy Loudspeakers. If the product is

returned for repair to

Energy Loudspeakers in Scarborough or Buffalo, the costs of the

return shipment to you will be paid by

Energy, provided the repairs concerned fall

within the Limited Warranty. Energy Warranty is limited to repair or replacement of Energy products. It does

not cover any incidental or consequential damage of any kind. If the provisions in any advertisement, packing cartons or literature differ from those specified in this warranty, the terms of the Limited Warranty prevail.

Warranty Outside of The United States and Canada:

Product warranties may be legislated differently from one country to another. Ask your local

Energy dealer for details of the LIMITED WARRANTY applicable in your country.

IMPORTANT: Please retain the carton and packing material for this Energy

product to protect it in the event it ever has to be shipped to a service center for repair. Product received damaged by a service center that has been shipped by the end user in other than the original packaging, will be repaired, refurbished and properly packaged for return shipment at the end user’s expense.

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WARNING

IMPORTANT TECHNICAL NOTE

PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATING SPEAKERS

THE WARRANTY ON SPEAKERS IS VOID IF THE VOICE COILS ARE BURNED OR DAMAGED AS RESULT OF OVERPOWERING OR CLIPPING.

OVERPOWERING: The volume control of most amplifiers and receivers is a logarithmic type, which means that full power may be reached with the volume control at as little as the halfway point.In addition, operating the loudness feature or boosting the treble or bass controls increases power output well beyond rated levels.

AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE FACTORS, A 30 WATT AMPLIFIER CAN PRODUCE OUTPUT LEVELS OF OVER 100 WATTS AND MAY DAMAGE YOUR LOUDSPEAKER.

CLIPPING: Clipping refers to the power level at which an amplifier begins to distort a waveform by flattening its top and bottom into a square wave-shape.When fed to tweeters and/or midrange speakers, this may result in exceeding their maximum power handling capacity, causing damage to the speaker voice coil.

CLIPPING CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY A FUZZY OR DISTORTED SOUND. IF THIS IS HEARD, LOWER THE VOLUME IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR SYSTEM.

CONTINUOUS CLIPPING WILL DAMAGE OR BURN OUT THE SPEAKERS.

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