Infinity SAT-450 OM User Manual

SAT-450

Owner’s Guide

TOTAL SPEAKER SOLUTIONS

3

SAT-450

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

Table of Contents

SAT-450

OWNER’S GUIDE

Robin Marshall

Harman Consumer International

Chateau-du-Loir, France 10/03

Declaration of Conformity

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 50081-1:1992
EN 50082-1:1997

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I

NTRODUCTION

Infinity T o tal Solutions

™

Infinity Total Solutions continues Infinity’s longstanding
commitment to accurate sound reproduction.Our high-quality
drivers,precision dividing networks and rigid,well-braced
enclosures combine to deliver uncompromised performance in
any stereo or multichannel home theater system.In addition,
these speakers,except for the powered subwoofer,are
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” if you also plan to use the speakers
for home theater reproduction.

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

Listening Position

Left

Channel

Right
Channel

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.

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.

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)

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SAT-450

WALL -MOUNTINGTHE SATELLITE

The TSS-450 satellite is designed to be mounted on the wall.
There is a wall bracket for each satellite speaker.Each speaker
bracket will require (4) 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.
Mark the positions on the wall where you would like to place the
mounting screws.

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

Step 3.
Screw the post of the bracket into the 1/4"-20 threaded insert
on the back of the satellite.Adjust the satellite to the desired
angle and tighten the knob using the enclosed metal bar.

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.

Metal bar

®

Bracket on wall.

S

PEAKERCONNECTIONS

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 p o l a rities (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.

Press Tab
and Hold

Insert Bare
End; Release
Tab

–

+

Figure 5. Wiring diagram shows polarity connections
for one channel of a home theater system.

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PERATION

Surround Modes

When using the system in a Dolby* Digital or DTS®home theater
system,make sure all SAT-450 speakers are set to “Small”.

When using the SAT-450 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 ANDSERVICE

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-450 ever needs service,contact your local Infinity
dealer or Infinity directly at 516.674.4INF (4463) (USAonly) or
www.infinitysystems.com for a service center near you.

SAT-450

Frequency Range: 150Hz – 20,000Hz (±3dB)

Recommended

Amplifier Power Range: 10 – 100 watts

Sensitivity: 86dB

(2.83V @ 1 meter)

Nominal Impedance: 8Ω

Crossover Frequency: 7000Hz,24dB/octave

Midrange Driver(s): 2-1/2,"

magnetically shielded

High-Frequency Driver: 1/2,"

magnetically shielded

Dimensions (H x W x D): 5" x 3-1/2" x 3-1/2"

(127mm x 88mm x 88mm)

Weight: 1.2 lb (0.5kg)

S

PECIFICATIONS

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.

N

OTES

© 2003 Harman International Industries, Incorporated
Infinity Systems,250 Crossways Park Drive,Woodbury,NY 11797 USA 516.674.4INF (4463) 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 is a trademark, of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.