Infinity TSS-SAT500 User Manual 2

TSS-SAT500

Owner’s Guide

(230V)

TOTAL SPEAKER SOLUTIONS

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3 Introduction

3 Included

3 Planning Your System

3 Placement

4 Wall-Mounting

5 Connections

5 Maintenance and Service

6 Specifications

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Infinity Total 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 multichannel home
theater system. In addition,the TSS-SAT500 is magnetically
shielded for safe place-ment adjacent to a television.

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NCLUDED

(1) Speaker (1) Wall bracket

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NTRODUCTION

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

Figure 1.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 2.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.

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LANNINGYOURSYSTEM

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LACEMENT

NOTE: The TSS-SAT500 can be placed directly on a shelf,

or mounted on a wall using the included wall bracket.

As Left and Right Front Channels

For left and right front channels,place one satellite to the left and
another to the right of the television,as shown in Figure 1.
Since the speakers are magnetically shielded,you can place them
very close to the TV without worrying about the magnetic field
distorting the picture.

As Surround Channels

For left and right surround channels,place one speaker on the left
and another on the right, to the side of or slightly behind the
listening area.The surround speakers should be mounted at a
height of between 5 ft. (1.5m) and 7 ft.(2m).

In 6- or 7-channel configurations,place the rear channel(s) behind
the listening position, as shown in Figures 1 and 2.

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.

Mounting on Floor Stands

An optional TSS-STAND500 floor stand is available, should you
prefer to place your TSS-SAT500 satellites on the floor; see your
dealer or visit www.infinitysystems.com for more information.
In addition, there is a 1/4"-20 insert in each satellite that allows
the satellite to be mounted to many third-party floor stands.Unscrew
the rear foot to reveal the insert.

Subwoofer

Right
Front
Channel

Surround

Channel

Right

Left
Surround
Channel

Channel

Left

Front

Center

Channel

Couch

Center Rear Channel

Center Rear

Channel

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WALL-MOUNTING

The TSS-SAT500 satellite is designed to be mounted on the wall.
There is a wall bracket included.The speaker bracket will require
four 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. Detach shelf stand by removing screw in rear of speaker.

Step 2. Mark the positions on the wall where you would like to place
the mounting screws.

Step 3. Place bracket against the 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 4. Unscrew round collar (C) from bracket (A).

Step 5. Screw the ball and shaft assembly (B) to 1/4"-20 insert on
rear of speaker. Back out 1/2 of a turn and tighten nut against the
speaker.

Step 6.Attach speaker wire as shown on page 5.

Step 7. Drop round collar (C) over ball and shaft assembly (B) that
is mounted to the speaker with the finished side of the collar facing
the rear of the speaker.

Step 8. Carefully push the ball straight into the socket mounted on
the wall, angle the speaker as desired and tighten the collar using
the enclosed metal bar.

Figure 3.Bracket on wall.

Metal Bar

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A

B

C

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ONNECTIONS

After placing the speakers, you are ready to connect your system.
First, turn off all audio-system power.Use high-quality speaker wire
to make your connections. #18-gauge speaker wire with polarity
coding is included. 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 4.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.

Figure 4. Wiring diagram shows polarity connections for one
channel of a home theater system.

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AINTENANCE ANDSERVICE

The TSS-SAT500 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 loud-speaker. If the
problem appears in the opposite speaker, the cause is in another
component or cable. In the event that your TSS-SAT500 ever needs
service, contact your local Infinity dealer or distributor,or visit
www.infinitysystems.com for a service center near you.

Insert Bare
End; Release
Connector

Press
Connector
In and
Hold

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Frequency Range: 150Hz – 25,000Hz (±3dB)

Recommended
Amplifier Power Range: 10 – 100 watts

Sensitivity: 86dB

(2.83V @ 1 meter)

Nominal Impedance: 8Ω

Crossover Frequency: 7,000Hz

Midrange Driver(s): 64mm (2-1/2")

magnetically shielded

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

magnetically shielded

Dimensions (H x W x D): 195mm x 89mm x 70mm

(7-11/16" x 3-1/2" x 2-3/4")

Weight: 0.5kg (1.2 lb)

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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Laurent Rault

Harman Consumer Group International

Château du Loir, France 11/05

Declaration of Conformity

We, Harman Consumer Group International

2, route de Tours
72500 Château du Loir
France

declare in own responsibility that the products described

in this owner’s manual are in compliance with technical

standards:

EN 61000-6-3:2001

EN 61000-6-1:2001

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OTES

© 2005 Harman International Industries,Incorporated. All rights reserved.
Infinity Systems,250 Crossways Park Drive,Woodbury, NY 11797 USA www.infinitysystems.com
Infinity and Harman International are trademarks of Harman International Industries,Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries.
Total Solutions is a trademark of Harman International Industries,Incorporated.
Dolby and Pro Logic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS is a registered trademark of DTS,Inc.
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