Infinity CC-1 User Manual

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Model CC-1

2-Way Center-Channel Speaker

Owner’s Manual

INTRODUCTION

FOR CENTER CHANNEL OR

SURROUND SOUND...

F

LEXIBLE PLACEMENT...

ABOUT THIS MANUAL...

The Infinity CC-1 center-channel speaker is a compact 2-way
loudspeaker designed for center-channel use, yet it can also function as
a rear- channel speaker. When used as part of an audio/video home
entertainment system, the CC-1 center-channel speaker will provide
you with a panorama of sound and depth to accurately recreate the
cinema experience in your home.

The Infinity CC-1 center-channel speaker has built-in feet for easy
horizontal placement on top of a television cabinet or below on a shelf.
Since it is magnetically shielded, you can place it next to the television
without causing distortion of the picture. Moreover, because of its
compact size, the CC-1 will fit in the smallest of spaces.

For rear-channel applications, the CC-1 has convenient threaded inserts
(on the rear) for use with an optional OmniMount
Mounting Bracket on a wall or ceiling.

Please read the remaining pages before connecting and operating the
CC-1 speaker. Maximum performance is dependent on following these
instructions, as well as those listed in the owner’s manuals of associated
components in your home theater system. Save these instructions for
future reference. These speakers are covered by a limited five-year
warranty, so save the bill of sale to protect your purchase and aid in any
service-related questions.

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Systems Series 25

ARTS LIST...

P

T

OOLS AND SUPPLIES

(NOT ENCLOSED)...

UNPACKING THE SPEAKER

Finish unpacking the speaker and check the contents. 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.

Please verify that the package contains the following items:

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(1) CC-1 Center-Channel Speaker

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(1) Owner’s Manual

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(1) Warranty Card

You may also need the following tools and supplies:

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High-quality speaker wire

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Wire strippers

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Banana plugs or spade terminals (if desired)

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PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM

Optional

Subwoofer

(on floor)

Listening Area

Front Left

(on shelf)

Front Right

(on shelf)

CC-1 for Center

(on top or below TV)

CC-1 for
Rear Right
Surround

(on wall)

CC-1 for
Rear Left
Surround

(on wall)

To help plan your home theater system, below is a layout representing a
typical living room where the home theater system is the main focus
(see Figure 1).

CENTER CHANNEL USE...

R

EAR CHANNEL USE...

Figure 1. The CC-1 center-channel

speaker can be placed on or below a

television, or mounted on a wall

or ceiling for surround use.

For best results, the CC-1 center-channel speaker should be placed
horizontally on top of the television. Or, if space is at a premium, an
alternate location is below the television on a shelf. Make sure the CC-1
faces the viewing audience.

For this application, you’ll need a pair of CC-1s for horizontal placement
on either side of the listening area. Use shelves, stands, or a pair of
optional OmniMount Systems Series 25 Mounting Brackets for wall or
ceiling mounting (see Figure 2 on next page).

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PLACEMENT

OmniMount System
Model #25-ST-MP

(see OmniMount instructions)

Use screws
supplied with
CC-1

CC-1

(rear view)

CENTER PLACEMENT...

R

EAR PLACEMENT...

Figure 2. Each CC-1 center-channel

speaker includes threaded inserts for

use with an optional OmniMount

System Model #25-ST-MP Mounting

Bracket. Follow the instructions

packed with the OmniMount product

to correctly install each assembly and

make sure only wall studs or ceiling

joists are used as mounting locations.

The CC-1 center-channel speaker is designed for easy horizontal
placement on top of (or on a shelf below) a television. It comes with
built-in feet to protect furniture. Simply position the speaker so the
front (grille) is even with the TV screen.

For surround left and right channels, place a CC-1 speaker on the left
and another on the right, horizontally on bookshelves or stands, above
and behind the listening area.

For wall or ceiling installations, use a pair of OmniMount Systems
Mounting Brackets (Model #25-ST-MP) and attach them via convenient
threaded inserts on the back of each cabinet, as shown in Figure 2. In
this case, you can mount CC-1 speakers horizontally or vertically.

NOTE: See your local audio/video retailer or contact OmniMount Systems
directly at 602-829-8000 to obtain mounting brackets.

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WIRING THE SYSTEM

CC-1

(rear view)

CONNECTING SPEAKERS DIRECTLY TO WIRES

Red = +

Black =

–

❷

Insert Bare End

End; Tighten
Terminal

❶ Loosen

Terminal

Speaker Wire

No Stripe = +Stripe =

–

TURN OFF ALL POWER...

IMPORTANT!

IMPORTANT!

Figure 3. The CC-1 center-channel

speaker features gold-plated

terminals that can be connected in

several different ways; e.g., banana

plugs, spade terminals, and direct

wiring (as shown here).

After placing the speaker, you are ready to connect it to your system.
First turn off all audio system power. Use high-quality speaker wire to
make the connections. Consult the owner’s manuals (included with your
amplifier, receiver, or television) for connection and operation procedures.

When using the CC-1 for center-channel reproduction, set the center­channel mode (on a Dolby Pro Logic preamplifier or A/V receiver) to
NORMAL. This will route the low frequencies (below 100 Hz) away
from the center-channel speaker to the front left and right speakers.

Observe polarities when making speaker connections, as shown in
Figures 3 (below) and 4 (on the next page). Connect each + terminal on
the back of the amplifier, receiver, or television to the respective + (red)
terminal on the CC-1 speaker. Similarly, connect the (black) terminals
in the same way.

Do not reverse polarities (i.e., + to - or - to +) when making connections.

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Figure 4. This wiring diagram shows

Receiver or

Amplifier

(rear view)

+

–

CC-1

(rear view)

(one channel shown)

+ redblk

–

polarity connections for a center

channel connection (also see the

owner’s manual that came with your

amplifier, receiver, or television).

TESTING THE SPEAKER

After placing and wiring the speakers, turn on audio system power.
Follow the instructions (packed with your A/V preamplifier or receiver)
to calibrate the Dolby
built-in test tone to help you balance the sound levels to all speakers in
your system.

During calibration, verify that the CC-1 center-channel speaker
reproduces the test tone. If not, check the wiring connections and see
the Troubleshooting chart (on page 6) for help.

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Pro Logic channels. Most components include a

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CARE OF YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM

The CC-1 cabinet does not require any routine care. When needed, use
a soft cloth, dampened with water only, to remove any fingerprints or to
wipe off dust. DO NOT USE ANY CLEANING PRODUCTS OR
POLISHES. Clean the grille by gentle vacuuming.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION

No sound Power is off; Pro See A/V preamplifier

Logic decoder is off or receiver’s owner’s

manual for operation
and further help

Speaker not connected Connect speaker

(see pages 4 and 5)

Distortion with Defective A/V preampli- Repair defective
volume control fier or receiver A/V preamplifier or
near minimum receiver

Shorted speaker wires Check or repair wiring

(see pages 4 and 5)

Distortion on music Dynamic soundtrack Turn down master
peaks or sound (e.g., explosions) volume control to
effects (e.g., pops causes speaker lower overall range
or rapping noise) to “bottom” out

Tone controls Set bass and treble flat;
are set too high use controls sparingly

Buzz, hum, or Connecting wires Connect wires only
crackle when with power on causes when audio system
connecting wires transient signal spikes power is off

Buzz or hum when Grounding problem See A/V preamplifier
A/V preamplifier or or receiver’s owner’s
receiver is on manual for operation

and further help

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SPECIFICATIONS

PERFORMANCE DATA

DRIVE UNITS

DIMENSIONS

Frequency Range: 100 ~ 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 90 dB @ 2.83 V and 1 m (anechoic conditions)
Impedance: 8 Ω

Maximum Peak Output: 109 dB (spl on program)
Amplifier Requirements: Recommended for use with amplifiers

10 ~ 80W (@ 8 Ω)

Low/Mid Frequency: 2 x 4" (100 mm) polypropylene cone,

magnetically-shielded

1

High Frequency:
Crossover Frequency: 3,000 Hz

Width: 121⁄2" (318.0 mm)
Height: 5" (128.5 mm)

⁄2" (12 mm) elliptical waveguide

Depth: 7" (178.0 mm)
Weight: 7

1

⁄2 lb (3.4 kg)

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LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY

Who is protected by the warranty?

Your Infinity warranty protects the original retail purchaser and all subsequent owners for a period of five (5)
years (parts and labor) for all speaker components from any failure as a result of an original manufacturing
defect so long as: (1) your Infinity loudspeakers were purchased within the fifty states of the U.S.A. or by
military personnel from an authorized military outlet and (2) the original dated bill of sale is presented
whenever service is required during the warranty period. This warranty does not apply to products purchased
elsewhere; other purchasers should contact their local Infinity distributor for warranty information.

What does the Infinity warranty cover?

Except as specified below, this warranty covers all defects in original materials and workmanship. The following
are not covered: damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, product modification; damage occurring
during shipment, damage caused by failure to follow instructions in the owner’s manual, including failure to
perform recommended periodic or routine maintenance; damage resulting from repairs by someone not
authorized by Infinity; claims based upon any misrepresentations by the sellers; and any Infinity product on
which the serial number has been altered, defaced or removed.

Who pays for what?

During the period of this warranty, subject to the above conditions, Infinity will pay all of the labor and
material expenses to repair a warrantable defect.

How can warranty service be obtained?

In the event that your loudspeaker(s) should require service, you should first contact the Infinity dealer from
whom the product was purchased or, if this is not practical, contact Customer Service in writing at:

Infinity Systems, Inc., 20630 Nordhoff Street, Chatsworth, CA 91311 USA
or by calling us at [phone] (FAX: [phone])

We may direct you to an authorized service center for Infinity product or ask you to send them to us for repair. In
either case you will have to present your original dated bill of sale to establish warranty coverage. Do not send
your speaker(s) to us without prior authorization from our Customer Service department.

You are responsible for transporting your product to either Infinity or an authorized service center and for
payment of all shipping charges; however, Infinity will pay the return shipping charges (in the event you
return the product to us) if the repairs are covered by the warranty. If you experience difficulty in transporting
your product or are in need of packing materials, please advise us and we may be able to suggest alternative
procedures and/or adequate packaging materials.

LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: All implied warranties, including fitness for a particular
purpose and merchantability are limited in duration to the length of the warranty period for your product.

LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: Infinity is not responsible for an
incidental or consequential damage of any kind. Our liability is limited to the repair or replacement, at our
option, of a defective product.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

NOTE: In the event that there is a difference between this warranty and the provisions in any advertisements,
product brochure or packaging cartons, the terms of this warranty will prevail.

Infinity constantly strives to update and improve existing products, as well as create new ones. Therefore the specifications and
construction details in this and related Infinity publications are subject to change without notice.

© 1996 Infinity Systems Inc., 20630 Nordhoff Street, Chatsworth, CA 91311 USA

[phone] • FAX [phone]

Infinity is a registered trademark of Infinity Systems, Inc. Dolby and Pro Logic are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp. OmniMount is a registered trademark of OmniMount
Systems, Inc.

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Infinity Systems, Inc.

20630 Nordhoff Street

Chatsworth, CA 91311, USA

[phone]

• FAX [phone]

P/N .332329-001