Infinity PHI 21, PHI 51 User Manual
PHI 51 - PHI 21
Owner’s Guide
ENGLISH
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PHI 51 - PHI 21
PHI OWNER’S GUIDE
Table of Contents
3 Important safety precautions
4 Introduction
4 Unpacking the System
4 Planning Your System
5 Placement
5 Wall-Mounting the Satellites
6 Assembling the Floorstands
6 Center and Satellite Speaker Connections
7 Subwoofer Controls
8 Subwoofer Connections
9 Operation
9 Maintenance and Service
10 Specifications
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CAUTION
read first!Important Safety Instruction!
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.
a. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
b. The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as
the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.
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 recom-mended 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.
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
may be
equipped with a polarized alternating
-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 dry 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.
Declaration of Conformity
We, Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
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 61000-6-3-2001
EN 61000-6-1-2001
EN 55013: 2001+A1-2003
EN 55020: 2002+A1-2003
EN 61000-3-2: 2000
EN 61000-3-3: 1995+A1-2001
EN 60065: 2002
Laurent Rault
Harman Consumer Group International
Chateau-du-Loir, FRANCE 2/08
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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.
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INTRODUCTION
Infinity PHI Series
The PHI Series of loudspeakers continues Infinity’s longstanding
commitment to accurate sound reproduction. Our drivers, precision dividing
networks and rigid, well-braced enclosures combine to deliver uncom promised performance in any stereo or multichannel home theater system.
In addition, PHI Series speakers, except for the powered subwoofers,
are magnetically shielded for safe placement adjacent to a television.
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 for the:
PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM
Before deciding where to best place your speakers, survey your room an
study Figures 1 and 2. The illustrations depict how to position the PHI 51
system. The PHI 21 system should be positioned according to the same
principles, but of course without Center Channel and Surround speakers.
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.
Figure 2.This figure shows an alternative layout which may be more
suitable for some rooms.
5 m combined subwoofer signal cable/ trigger cable.
2 lengths of 12 m speaker cable for rear speakers.
3 lengths of 6 m speaker cable for front and center speakers
5 m combined subwoofer signal cable/ trigger cable.
2 lengths of 6 m speaker cable for satellite speakers
Wall brackets
Wall
brackets
Floor stands x 4
Floor stands x 2
Powered Sub
Powered Sub
Satellite Speakers
Satellite Speakers
Center
PHI 51
P
HI 21
Subwoofer
Left
Front
Channel
Center
Channel
Couch
Right
Front
Channel
Left
Surround
Channel
Right
Surround
Channel
Subwoofer
Left
Front
Channel
Right
Front
Channel
Center
Channel
Right
Surround
Channel
Couch
Left
Surround
Channel
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