Infinity BETA-HCS Owners manual

BETA

HCS

BETA HCS

Owner’s Guide

(230V)

Declaration of Conformity

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,

do not remove the grounding plug

on the power cord, or use any plug

or extension cord that does not have

a grounding plug provided.

Make certain that the

AC outlet is properly grounded.

Do not use an adapter plug

with this product.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol
within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.

Declaration of Conformity

We, Harman Consumer International

2, route de Tours
72500 Chateau-du-Loir
France

declare in own responsibility that the products described in
this owner’s manual are in compliance with technical stan­dards:
EN 61000-6-3:2001
EN 61000-6-1:2001

Robin Marshall

Harman Consumer International

Chateau-du-Loir, France 6/03

read first! Important Safety Precautions!

1. Read Instructions. All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the product is
operated.

2. Retain Instructions. The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings. All warnings on the product and in
the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions. All operating and use
instructions should be followed.

5.Water and Moisture. The product should not be
used near water – for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

6.Accessories. Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand,tripod, bracket, or table.The
product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only
with a cart, stand,tripod, bracket, or table recommended
by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.
Any mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

7.Wall or Ceiling Mounting. The product should be
mounted on a wall or ceiling only when and as
recommended by the manufacturer.

8.Ventilation. Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation
of the product and to protect it from overheating, and
these openings must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instructions have been adhered to.

9. Heat. The product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other products that produce heat. If placed near an
amplifier, check with the manufacturer for applicability.

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10. Power Sources. This product should be operated

only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your product dealer
or local power company. For products intended to
operate from battery power, or other sources, refer
to the operating instructions.

11. Grounding or Polarization. This product
equipped with a polarized alternating

may be

-current line plug
(a plug having one blade wider than the other).This
plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.This is
a safety feature.If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug.

12. Power-Cord Protection. Power-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the product.

13. Cleaning. Unplug this product from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

14. Nonuse Periods. The power cord of the product
should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused
for long periods of time.

15. Lightning. For added protection for this product
during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system.This will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.

16. Overloading. Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles,
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17. Object and Liquid Entry. Never push objects of
any kind into this product through openings,as they

may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

18. Damage Requiring Service. Unplug this product
from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
a. The power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged; or
b. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into,
the product; or
c. The product has been exposed to rain or water; or
d. The product does not operate normally when
following the operating instructions.Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions, as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
product to its normal operation; or
e. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure
damaged; or
f. The product does not appear to operate normally
or exhibits a marked change in performance.

19.Attachments. Do not use attachments not
recommended by the product manufacturer, as they
may cause hazards.

20. Replacement Parts. When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or
that have the same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock or other hazards.

21. Safety Check. Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this product,ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the product
is in proper operating condition.

22. Servicing. Do not attempt to service this product
yourself,as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.

We, Harman Consumer International

2, route de Tours
72500 Chateau-du-Loir
France

declare in own responsibility that the product described in
this owner’s manual is in compliance with technical stan­dards:
EN 55013:2001
EN 55020:2002
EN 61000-3-2:2000
EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001
EN 60065:2002

Robin Marshall

Harman Consumer International

Chateau-du-Loir, France 6/03

INFINITY BETA HCS OWNER’S GUIDE

Table of Contents

2 Important Safety Precautions

4 Introduction

4 Technology

4 Unpacking the System

4 Planning Your System

5 Placement

5 Wall-Mounting the Satellites

6 Center and Satellite Speaker Connections

7 Subwoofer Controls

8 Subwoofer Connections

9 Operation

9 Maintenance and Service

10 Specifications

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INTRODUCTION

LANNING YOUR SYSTEM

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To start enjoying your new Beta HCS, read and then follow all
instructions listed in this guide,as well as those found in the owner’s
manuals of associated components in your audio system. Save all
instructions for future reference.

Te chnology

Beta HCS loudspeakers incorporate several innovative technologies
that, when implemented by our exceptionally talented engineers
after hours upon hours of subjective listening evaluations, result in
a loudspeaker that realistically and accurately reproduces the
signal source with minimal distortion and coloration.

For decades, loudspeaker engineers have known that the ideal
transducer should be stiff,yet light, and have high internal damping
(damping is a material’s ability to absorb energy).
Infinity’s C.M.M.D. transducer is a significant advance in transducer
technology.Ceramic, a class of material new to loudspeakers, offers
better performance than other materials.
Ceramic is stiffer than metals and lighter than plastics and typical
composite materials; it also offers improved damping.
These ceramic-based transducers take us a giant step closer to the
ever-elusive “ideal transducer.”

In woofer and midrange applications, it offers accurate pistonic
operation over the entire frequency range of the driver, completely
eliminating coloration due to cone breakup and dramatically
reducing distortion. And when ceramic-metal-matrix transducers
are exposed to moisture, sunlight or extreme temperatures, their
performance does not deteriorate.

Before deciding where to best place your speakers, survey your room and
study Figures 1 and 2.

Subwoofer

Left
Surround
Channel

Front

Channel

Left

Center

Channel

Couch

Right
Front
Channel

Right

Surround

Channel

Figure 1.In this overhead view of a typical installation,satellite speakers are
used to reproduce sound for the front and surround channels. The center
channel reproduces sound and dialogue.The powered subwoofer provides
bass for effects and music.

Left
Front
Channel

Subwoofer

Right
Front
Channel

Center

Channel

Right

Surround

Channel

The transducers in Beta HCS satellite and center channel speakers
incorporate full magnetic shielding to allow use in close proximity
to tv receivers and video monitors.

Unpacking the System

Carefully unpack the system. If
you suspect damage from transit,
report it immediately to your
dealer and/or delivery service.
Keep the shipping carton and
packing materials for future
use. Open the package and
verify the following contents:

(1) Powered Sub

Couch

Left
Surround
Channel

Figure 2.This figure shows an alternative layout which may be more suitable
for some rooms.

(1) Center

(4) Satellite Speakers

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