Infinity SAT-1100 User Manual

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PEAKER S

SAT-1100

Owner’s Guide

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SAT-1100

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Table of Contents

4 Introduction
4 Placement
5 Wall-Mounting the Satellites
5 Speaker Connections
6 Operation
6 Maintenance and Service
6 Specifications

UIDE

SAT-1100

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Listening Position

Left

Channel

Right
Channel

Left Rear
Channel

(optional)

Right Rear
Channel

Center Rear

Channel

Couch

Left

Front

Channel

Left
Surround
Channel

Left Rear

Channel

Right Rear

Channel

Center Rear

Channel

Right

Surround

Channel

Right
Front
Channel

Center

Channel

Infinity Subwoofer

(optional)

NTRODUCTION

Infinity T o tal Solutions

™

Infinity Total Solutions continues Infinity’s longstanding
commitment to accurate sound reproduction.Our proprietary
Metal Matrix Diaphragm

™

(MMD™) drivers,precision dividing
networks and rigid,well-braced enclosures combine to deliver
uncompromising performance in any stereo or multichannel
home theater system.In addition,this speaker is magnetically
shielded for safe placement adjacent to a television.

Unpacking the Speaker

If you suspect damage from transit,report it immediately to your
dealer.Keep the shipping carton and packing materials for future
use.

P

LACEMENT

Stereo

Before deciding where to place your speakers,survey your room
and think about placement,keeping the following points in mind,
using Figure 1 as a guide:

•For best results,place the speakers 6'–8' apart.

•Position each speaker so that the tweeter is approximately

at ear level.

• Generally,bass output will increase as the speaker is

moved closer to a wall or corner.

• Refer to “Home Theater” below if you also plan to use

the speakers for home theater reproduction.

Home Theater

For front-channel use,place one speaker on the left and another
on the right,along either side of the television monitor.Since the
speakers are magnetically shielded,you can place them without
worrying about the field distorting the TV picture.
For surround-channel use,place speakers on bookshelves or
stands alongside the listening position.Final placement depends
on room acoustics,availability of space,and your listening
preference (Figures 2 and 3).

In 6 or 7 channel configurations,place the rear channel(s)
behind the listening position,as shown in Figures 2 and 3.

NOTE:An Infinity powered subwoofer will add impact and realism
to both music and film soundtracks.Contact your Infinity dealer
for recommendations on subwoofer models for your application.

Figure 2.This overhead view shows a typical home theater plan.
Left/right rear channels are for a 7-channel system.Center rear
channel is for a 6-channel system.

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Figure 1.This overhead view shows typical positioning
in stereo applications.

SAT-1100

Figure 3.This figure shows an alternate layout,which may be
more suitable for some rooms.Left/right rear channels are for a
7-channel system.Center rear channel is for a 6-channel system.

– +

WALL

®

(wall)

(Remove

foot)

(Insert screw

through bracket

into speaker)

-MOUNTINGTH ES

ATELLITES

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PEAKERCONNECTIONS

The SAT-1100 satellites are designed to be mounted on the wall
if desired.There is a wall bracket included for each satellite
speaker.Each speaker bracket will require (3) 1-1/2,"#10 wood
screws;each screw should be fastened to a wall stud.If a wall
stud is unavailable,install an anchor appropriate for a 1-1/2,"
#10 screw.

NOTE:The customer is responsible for the correct selection
and use of mounting hardware (available through hardware
stores) that will ensure the proper and safe wall-mounting of
the speakers.

Step 1.
Place bracket against the wall and mark the positions on the wall
where you would like to place the mounting screws.

Step 2.
Place bracket against wall and fasten three 1-1/2,"#10 wood
screws through the bracket’s screw holes into the wall.If a w all
stud is not available,use an appropriate anchor.

Step 3.
Remove rear foot, place the speaker on the bracket and insert the
provided 1/4"-20 screw through the bottom of the bracket into
the threaded insert on the bottom of the satellite (Figure 3).Turn
satellite to desired angle and tighten.

Turn Off All Power

First,turn off all audio-system power.Use high-quality speaker
wire to make your connections.#18-Gauge speaker wire with
polarity coding is recommended.For longer distances,#16-gauge
or heavier wire is recommended.The side of the wire with a ridge
or other coding is usually considered positive polarity (i.e.,+).

Also,consult the owner’s manuals that were included with your
amplifier or receiver to confirm connection procedures.
Observe polarities when making speaker connections,as shown
in Figure 5.Connect each + terminal on the back of the
amplifier or receiver to the respective + (red) terminal on each
speaker.Connect the – (black) terminals in the same way.

Important!

Do not reverse polarities (i.e.,+ to – or – to +) when making
connections.Doing so will cause poor imaging and diminished
bass response.Be certain that positive and negative wire strands
are completely isolated to avoid short circuits that may damage
your equipment.

keyhole on the back of the speaker to the screwhead on the wall.
Once positioned properly,the speaker should slide down slightly
and become secure.

Figure 4.
Bracket on wall.

Figure 5. Wiring diagram shows polarity connections

for one channel of a home theater system.

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O

PERATION

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PECIFICATIONS

Surround Modes

When using the system in a Dolby* Digital or DTS home theater
system,make sure all SAT-1100 speakers are set to “Small”.

When using the SAT-1100 in a Dolby Pro Logic* home theater
system,make sure the receiver’s center channel mode is set
to “Normal.”

Some Dolby Digital-equipped receivers/processors offer different
setup options for each source or surround mode,e.g.,CD-stereo,
videotape,Dolby,Pro Logic.In each case,follow your equipment’s
instructions to ensure that the subwoofer output is turned on and
that the speakers are set to “Small”in each mode.

M

AINTENANCE AND

The satellite enclosure may be cleaned using a soft cloth to
remove fingerprints or to wipe off dust.

All wiring connections should be inspected and cleaned or
remade periodically.The frequency of maintenance depends on
the metals involved in the connections,atmospheric conditions,
and other factors,but once per year is the minimum.

If a problem occurs,make sure that all connections are properly
made and clean.If a problem exists in one loudspeaker,reverse
the connection wires to the left and right system.If the problem
remains in the same speaker,then the fault is with the loud­speaker.If the problem appears in the opposite speaker, the
cause is in another component or cable.In the event that
your SAT-1100 ever needs service,contact your local Infinity
dealer or Infinity directly at 516.674.4INF (USA only) or
www.infinitysystems.com for a service center near you.

S

ERVICE

SAT-1100

Frequency Range: 120Hz – 20,000Hz (±3dB)
Recommended

Amplifier Power Range: 10 – 125 watts
Sensitivity: 89dB

(2.83V @ 1 meter)

Nominal Impedance: 8Ω
Crossover Frequency: 3500Hz,24dB/octave
Midrange Drivers: Dual 3-1/2" (89mm) MMD,

magnetically shielded

High-Frequency Driver: 3/4" (19mm) MMD,

magnetically shielded

Dimensions (H x W x D): 9-1/4" x 4-1/8" x 4-3/8"

(235mm x 105mm x 111mm)

Weight: 4.5 lb (2.0kg)

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

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© 2003 Harman International Industries, Incorporated
Infinity Systems,250 Crossways Park Drive,Woodbury, NY 11797 USA 516.674.4INF (USA only) www.infinitysystems.com

*Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems,Inc. Infinity is a registered trademark, and Total Solutions and MMD are a trademarks,of Harman International Industries,Incorporated.

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