Energy EC-200-LCR Owners manual
owners manual
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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