Infinity Modulus Satellite Owners manual

Owner’s Guide

MODULUS®SYSTEM

MODULUS

HCS HOME CINEMA SYSTEM

MODULUS

3 Table of Contents

4 Important Safety Precautions

5 Introduction

5 Modulus Technology

6 Planning Your System

6 Placement

7 Installing the Satellites: Shelf Placement

8 Installing the Satellites:Wall-Mounting

9 Center and Satellite Speaker Connections

10 Installing the Modulus Subwoofer

11 Subwoofer Placement

12 Speaker-Level Subwoofer Connection

13 Line-Level Subwoofer Connection

14 Operation

15 Care + Acoustic Feedback + Troubleshooting

16 Specifications

Table of Contents

ODULUS OWNER’S GUIDE

Declaration of Conformity

We, Harman Consumer Internatonal

2, route de Tours 72500 Château-du-Loir FRANCE

declare in own responsibility, that the product described

in this owner’s manual is in compliance with technical

standards:

EN 50081-1:1992

EN 50082-1:1992

R. Marshall

Harman Consumer International

FRANCE 11/01

ODULUS

MPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read First!

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

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

7.Water and Moisture.To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,do not use this product outdoors or near water–for example,near a vase, bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub; in a wet basement;near a swimming pool; or the like.

8.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.

9.A Product and Cart Combination. Should Be Moved with Care. Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10.Ventilation. Heatsinks in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. Heatsinks must not be blocked or covered.Heatsinks 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.

11. 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.

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

14. 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.

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

16. 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.

17. 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.

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 onto,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 damaged in any way; or f.The product exhibits a distinct change in performance; this indicates a need for service.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21.Wall or Ceiling Mounting.The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

22. Heat. The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,stoves or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

MODULUS

This owner's manual describes the installation and operation of two Infinity Modulus products.

The Infinity Modulus System consists of four efficient,universal satellites and a voice-matched, dedicated center channel loudspeaker.

With their versatile design,the satellite speakers can be placed virtually anywhere on shelves or stands, or mounted on a wall or ceiling using the supplied base.The center channel can easily be placed on top of,or on a shelf below,the television.

The Infinity Modulus HCS Home Cinema System includes all of the above with the addition of the Infinity Modulus subwoofer.The Modulus powered subwoofer delivers tremendous bass performance from a compact, easy-to-place design.

About This Manual

To start enjoying your new Modulus System or Modulus 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.

Modulus 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.

Ceramic Metal Matrix Diaphragms™(C.M.M.D.)

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 tweeters, C.M.M.D. technology offers stiffness and damping superior to that of traditional metals and soft-dome materials. 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.

In addition to ceramic diaphragms,the transducers in Modulus satellite and center channel speakers incorporate full magnetic shielding to allow use in close proximity to tv receivers and video monitors.

TECHNOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

Before deciding where to best place your speakers, survey your room and study 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 dialog.The powered subwoofer (Modulus HCS only) provides extended bass for effects and music.

NOTE: The satellite speakers can be placed directly on a shelf, or mounted on a wall using the built-in base/bracket.

CAUTION: The rubber feet can under certain conditions smudge or discolor light colored and delicate surfaces.Please place a protective mat or coaster under the rubber feet to prevent marking or discoloration.

Front Left and Right Channels

For front left and right channels, place one satellite to the left and another to the right of the television,as shown in Figure 1. Since the speakers are magnetically shielded,you can place them very close to the TV without worrying about the magnetic field distorting the picture.

Center Channel

For the center channel, place the speaker directly on top of,or below,your television.Use a shelf,if the television does not provide a stable platform.

Surround Channels

For surround left and right channels, place one speaker on the left and another on the right, to the sides of or behind the listening area.

Subwoofer (Modulus HCS only)

Since the installation of a subwoofer can be somewhat more complicated than installing full-range speakers,it is essential that you read this section very carefully prior to connecting the subwoofer to your system. Should you have questions relating to installation, it is advisable to call your Infinity dealer for advice.

The performance of the subwoofer is directly related to its placement in the listening room and how you align the subwoofer with the satellite speakers. Setting the volume of the subwoofer in relation to the left and right speakers is also of critical importance because it is essential that the subwoofer integrate smoothly with the entire system. Setting the subwoofer’s volume level too high will result in an overpowering,boomy bass. Setting the volume level too low will negate the benefits of the subwoofer.

Here are several additional facts on installation that may prove useful. It is generally believed that low frequencies (below 125Hz) are nondirectional and,therefore, placement of a subwoofer within any listening room is not critical.While in theory it is true that the larger wavelengths of extremely low frequencies are basically non-directional, the fact is that, when installing a subwoofer within the limited confines of a room, reflections,standing waves and absorptions generated within the room will strongly influence the performance of any subwoofer system.As a result, specific location of the subwoofer becomes important, and we strongly recommend that you experiment with placement before choosing a final location. Placement will depend upon your room (for example, whether or not your room permits placement of the subwoofer near either satellite) and the amount and quality of bass required.

ODULUS

PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM

(Modulus HCS only)

FIGURE 1

PLACEMENT

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