Infinity TSS-CENTER1100 User Manual

TOTAL SPEAKER SOLUTIONS
TSS-4000
TSS-CENTER1100
Owner’s Guide
INTRODUCTION
Couch
Left
Front
Channel
Left Surround Channel
Right
Surround
Channel
R
ight
F
ront
Channel
Center
Channel
(above or below TV)
Subwoofer
PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM
Infinity Total Solutions
Infinity Total Solutions TSS-CENTER1100 center channel loudspeaker is designed to perfectly complement Total Solutions speakers.It provides exceptional dialogue reproduction and a
eamless transition between the front channels.The horizontal
s design allows for maximum placement flexibility.
About This Guide
Please read this guide completely before connecting and operating the TSS-CENTER1100 center channel speaker. Maximum performance is dependent upon following these
uctions, as well as those in the owner’s manuals of
instr associated components in your home theater system. Save these instructions for future reference.
Unpacking the Speaker
Finish unpacking the speaker and check the contents.If you suspect dama
ge from transit,report it immediately to your dealer. Keep the shipping carton and packing materials for future use.
Contents
Please verify that the package contains the following items:
Before deciding where to best place your speakers, survey your
oom and study Figures 1 and 2.
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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.
Placement
(1) TSS-CENTER1100 center channel speaker
(1) Speaker base
Figure 2.This example shows the TSS-CENTER1100 being placed on top of a television.The speaker can also be placed below the television and tilted up (see Figure 3).
Tilting the Speaker
+
If needed, the enclosed stand allows you to tilt the speaker across a wide range (i.e.,up a maximum of 18˚ or down a maximum of 7˚), as shown in Figure 3.
Important!
o not exceed the tilt range. Doing so may cause the speaker to
D fall out of its stand.
WIRING THE SPEAKER
fter placing the speaker, you are ready to connect it to your
A system. First, turn off all audio system power.Use high-quality speaker wire to make the connections.Consult the owner’s manuals included with your amplifier or receiver for connection and operation procedures.
Surround Modes
When using the TSS-CENTER1100 in a Dolby* Digital or DTS home theater system, make sure the amplifier or receiver center channel speaker modes are set to “Small.”
Wiring and Polarity
The TSS-CENTER1100 speaker has gold-plated terminals that can accept bare wire.To ensure proper polarity, connect each + terminal on the back of the amplifier or receiver to the respective + (red) terminal on each speaker,as shown in Figure 4.Connect the – (black) terminals in a similar way. See the owner’s manuals that were included with your amplifier or receiver to confirm connection procedures.
Important!
Do not reverse polarities (i.e.,+ to – or – to +) when making connections. Doing so will degrade the imaging and bass response of the home theater system.
After correctly placing and wiring the TSS-CENTER1100 and the rest of your speaker system, adjust the levels for all of the channels as recommended by the manufacturer of your amplifier or receiver.
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Figure 3.
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Figure 4.This example shows how to connect bare wires to the terminals. Banana plugs may also be inserted directly into the
ear of the connector.
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1 Loosen the terminals. 2 Insert bare ends; tighten terminals.
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CARE OF YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM
hen needed, use a soft cloth to remove any fingerprints or
W
o wipe off dust. Do not use any cleaning products or polish.
t Clean the grille by gently vacuuming.
SPECIFICATIONS
TSS-CENTER1100
Frequency Response 120Hz – 20kHz (±3dB)
ominal Impedance
N
8
ohms
Sensitivity 89dB (2.83V @ 1m)
Recommended Amplifier 10 – 125 watts Power Range
Crossover Frequencies
3,500Hz; 24dB/octave
Low-Frequency Drivers (2) 3-1/2" (89mm) MMD®,
magnetically shielded
High-Frequency Driver 3/4" (19mm) MMD,
elliptical waveguide, magnetically shielded
Dimensions (H x W x D) 4-1/8" x 9-1/4" x 4-3/8"
(105mm x 235mm x 111mm)
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4.5 lb (2.0kg)
uction details in this and related Infinity publications are therefore
Declaration of Conformity
© 2005 Har Infinity Systems,250 Crossways Park Drive,Woodbury, NY 11797 USA
516.674.4INF (USA only) www.infinitysystems.com
Trademark of Dolby Laboratories. DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Inf Harman International Industries,Incorporated.
Part No. 400-OMCNTR 5/05
man International Industries,Incorporated.All rights reserved.
ed trademarks,and Total Solutions is a trademark, of
egister
inity and MMD ar
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We, Harman Consumer Group 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 61000-6-3:2001 EN 61000-6-1:2001
Harman Consumer Group International
Laurent Rault
Chateau-du-Loir, France 5/05
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