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TOTAL SPEAKER SOLUTIONS
TSS-4000
TSS-CENTER4000
Owner’s Guide
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INTRODUCTION
Couch
Left
Front
Channel
Left
Surround
Channel
Right
Surround
Channel
Right
Front
Channel
Center
Channel
(above or below TV)
Subwoofer
PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM
Infinity Total Solutions
™
Infinity Total Solutions TSS-CENTER4000 center channel
loudspeaker is designed to perfectly complement the TSS-SAT4000
speakers.It uses identical drivers to provide exceptional
dialogue r
eproduction and a seamless transition between the
front channels.The horizontal design allows for maximum
placement flexibility.
About This Guide
Please read this guide completely before connecting and
operating the TSS-CENTER4000 center channel speaker.
Maximum perf
ormance is dependent upon following these
instructions,as well as those in the owner’s manuals of
associated components in your home theater system. Save
these instr
uctions for future reference.
Unpacking the Speaker
inish unpacking the speaker and check the contents. If you
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suspect damage 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
s are used to reproduce sound for the front and surround
speaker
channels.The center channel reproduces sound and dialogue.
The powered subwoofer provides bass for effects and music.
Placement
(1) TSS-CENTER4000 center channel speaker
A
t
ar
P
Part B
(2) Wall-mount end caps
(attached to satellite)
(1) Speaker base
(1)
Wall bracket with wall bracket cover
(1) Allen
wrench
his example shows the TSS-CENTER4000 being placed
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e 2.
igur
F
ision.The speaker can also be placed below the
on top of a tele
v
television and tilted up (see Figure 3).
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Tilting the Speaker
If needed,
across a wide range (i.e.,up a maximum of 18˚ or down a
maximum of 7˚),
Important!
Do not e
fall out of its stand.
the enclosed stand allows you to tilt the speaker
as shown in Figure 3.
xceed the tilt range.Doing so may cause the speaker to
Wall-Mounting the TSS-CENTER4000 Using the
Included Wall Bracket
The customer is responsible for proper selection and use of
mounting hardware,and for correctly and safely wall-mounting
the speakers.
Step One
Remove the wall bracket cover by removing the four wall bracket
screws on the ends as shown.
Step Two
Run the speaker wire behind the wall bracket and out the hole
in the center. After deciding where to place the center speaker,
attach the wall bracket (in a horizontal position) to the wall
using the appropriate screws and anchors.
Figure 3.
Center Hole
Mounting Screws and Anchors
Not Included
Step Three
Run the speaker wires out through the hole in the center of
the wall bracket cover. Resecure in place with the four wall
bracket screws,as shown.
Wall Bracket
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Step Four
Using the included Allen wrench, remove the top and bottom
end caps of the speaker by unscr
on bottom.
End Cap
ewing the single center screw
End Cap
Step Six
he wall-bracket design allows for rotation of the speakers
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at angles up to 30 degrees of center. Position the speakers
ace toward the primary listening position, before
so they f
fully tightening.
Step Five
Connect the wires (page 5).Replace the end caps while
capturing the wall bracket between parts A and B of the
end cap,securing it in place.
1/4-20 x 3/4"
Screw
Wall-Mount
End Cap A
Wall-Mount
End Cap B
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WIRING THE SPEAKER
– +
CARE OF YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM
After placing the speaker, you are ready to connect it to your
system. First, turn off all audio system power.Use high-quality
speaker wire to make the connections.Consult the owner’s
manuals inc
and operation procedures.
luded with your amplifier or receiver for connection
Surround Modes
hen using the TSS-CENTER4000 in a Dolby* Digital or DTS
W
home theater system, make sure the receiver’s/processor’s
center channel speaker modes are set to “Small.”
Wiring and Polarity
The TSS-CENTER4000 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
ier or receiver to confirm connection procedures.
amplif
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-CENTER4000 and
the rest of your speaker system, adjust the levels for all of the
channels as recommended by the manufacturer of your
receiver/processor.
hen needed, use a soft cloth to remove any fingerprints or
W
to wipe off dust.
Clean the grille by gentle vacuuming.
®
Do not use any cleaning products or polish.
minals
1
.
2
Figure 4.This example shows how to connect bare wires to the
terminals. Banana plugs may also be inserted directly into the
rear of the connector.
1 Loosen the ter
2 Insert bare ends; tighten terminals.
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SPECIFICATIONS
TSS-CENTER4000
Frequency Response 120 – 20kHz (±3dB)
Nominal Impedance 8 ohms
Sensitivity 89dB
(2.83V @ 1m)
Recommended Amplifier 10 – 150 watts
Power Range
Crossover Frequencies
1,000Hz, 3,800Hz;24dB/octave
Low Frequency Drivers (4) 3-1/2" (89mm) MMD®,
magnetically shielded
Mid 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 23" x 4-3/8"
(105mm x 584mm x 111mm)
Weight 12.7 lb (5.8kg)
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.
Declaration of Conformity
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TSS-CENTER4000
We, Harman Consumer International
2, route de
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
Tours
Robin Marshall
Harman Consumer International
Chateau-du-Loir
, France 10/04
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NOTES
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© 2004 Har
man Inter
national Industr
ies
ated
por
Incor
,
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 and MMD are registered trademarks,
and Total Solutions is a trademark, of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
Part No. 400-OMCNTR 10/04
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