Infinity Total Solutions TSS-800 Owner's Manual

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TSS-800

Owner’s Guide

(120V)

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CAUTION

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read First!

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators,heat registers, stoves or other apparatus

luding amplifiers) that produce heat.

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9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug.A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other.A
grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
gr

ounding prong.The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electr

ician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
otect the power cord fr

10. Pr

or pinched, particularly at plugs,convenience
receptacles and the point where they exit from the

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11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,bracket or
table specified by the manufacturer or sold with
the appar

atus.When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from

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13. Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.

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14. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the

pparatus has been damaged in any way, such

a
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the

pparatus,the apparatus has been exposed to rain

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or moisture,does not operate normally,or has
been dropped.

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

his product should be operated only from the

16. T
type of power sour

ce 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.

17. If an outside antenna or cable system is
connected to the product, be sure the antenna or
cable system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges.Article 810 of the National
Electrical Code,ANSI/NFPA 70,provides
information with regard to proper grounding
of the mast and supporting structure,grounding
of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes,and requirements for the grounding
electrode.See Figure A.

18. An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or
other electric light or power circuits,or where it
can fall into such power lines or circuits.When

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19. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords,
or integral convenience receptacles, as this can

esult in a risk of fire or electric shock.

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20. Never push objects of any kind into this
roduct through openings,as they may touch

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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.

21. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
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such as vases,shall be placed on the apparatus.

22. 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.

hen replacement parts are required, be sure

23. W

the service technician has used replacement parts

ied by the manufacturer or that have the

specif
same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock or other hazards.

24. 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.

25. The product should be mounted to a wall or

ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

TSS-800 OWNER’S GUIDE

Table of Contents

ii Important Safety Precautions
1 Introduction
1 Unpacking the System
1 Planning Your System
2 Placement
2 Wall-Mounting the Satellites and Center Channel

enter and Satellite Speaker Connections

4 C
5 Subwoofer Controls
6 Subwoofer Connections
7 Operation
7 Maintenance and Service
8 Specifications

TSS-800 (120V)

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INTRODUCTION

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Surround

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Right

Surround

Channel

Left Front

Channel

Subwoofer

Right Front

Channel

Center

Channel

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Left

Surround

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Right

Surround

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Left Front

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Subwoofer

Right Front

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Center

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PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM

Infinity Total Solutions

nfinity Total Solutions continues Infinity’s longstanding commitment to

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accurate sound reproduction.Our proprietary Metal Matrix Diaphragm

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(MMD®) 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

ubwoofer, are magnetically shielded for safe placement adjacent to a

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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:

Wire package, containing:
(2) 40' (12m) speaker wires
(3) 20' (6m) speaker wires
(1) 15' (4.6m) subwoofer cable

(1) Subwoofer

Before deciding where to best place your speakers, survey your room and
study Figures 1 and 2.

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.

(1) Center with base

(4) Satellite speaker

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(4) Satellite speaker shelf stands with (8) attachment screws

(5) Adjustable wall brackets for satellites and center channel

(5) Wall brackets for satellites and center channel

Figure 2.This figure shows an alternative layout,which may be more

or some r

suitable f

ooms.

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