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HLS610
HLS615
HLS620
HLS810
HLS820
HLS Center
simp[e
setup guide
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one.Speaker PLacement
Proper placement of the
speakers is an important step
in obtaining the most realistic
soundstagepossible.These
recommendations are for the
optimum placementof the
HLS615, HLS620, HLS820
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HLS610, HLS810
As Front Speakers
Loudspeakers.Usethese
placementrecommendations
as a guide. SLightvariations
wiLLnot diminish your
listening pleasure.
AsSurroundSpeakers
ALLof the HLSSeriesLoud-
speakersare video-shieLded
and can safetybe placecl--
near a teLevision.
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HLS Center
The HLSCenter is designed
to compLementany of the
HLSSeriesLoudspeakers.
It is the idea[ way to
re-create the cinematic
experiencein your home.
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tWO, Speaker Connections
Connection Tips
Speakersandelectronics terminals have corresponding(+) and
(-) terminaLs.It is important to connectboth speakersidenti-
caUy:(+) onthe speakerto (+) on the amplifier and (-) on the
speakerto (-) on the amplifier. Wiring "out of phase" resutf__n
thin sound, weak bassand a poor stereo image.
RIGHT
+
RIGHT LEFT
Speaker Outputs
TroubLeshooting
If there is no sound from
any of the speakers, check
the fottowing:
• Receiver/amplifier is on and
a source is playing.
• Review proper operation of
your receiver/amplifier.
If there is no sound coming
from one speaker, check the
following:
• Checkthe "Balance" control
on your receiver/amplifier.
• Checkall wires and connec-
tions between receiver/
amplifier and speakers.
• Makesure all wires are
connected. Make sure none of
the speaker wires are frayed,
cut, or punctured.
LEFT
+
!!
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If the system plays at low
volumes but shuts off as
volume is increased, check
the following:
• Checkall wires and connec-
tions between receiver/
amplifier and speakers.
• Make sureall wires are con-
nected. Make sure none of the
speaker wires are frayed, cut,
or punctured.
• If more than one pair of
main speakers is being used,
check the minimum imped-
ance requirements of your
receiver/amplifier.
If there is tow bass output,
check the following:
• Make sure the polarities
(+ and -) of the left and
right "Speaker Inputs" are
connected property.
If there is no sound from
the center speaker, check
the following:
• Makesurethat your receiver's
Center Channel Mode is in the
"normal" or "wide" position.
If it is in the "phantom"
position, the center,speaker
wit[ not play.
• Checkall connections
between processor/amplifier
and the center speaker.
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Specifications
HLS820
FrequencyResponse
40Hz - 20kHz (+3dB)
Sensitivity
90dB @ 2.83 volts/1 meter
Recommended Maximum
Amplifier Power*
250 watts
Impedance
8 ohmsnominal
CrossoverFrequency
2600Hz
Dimensions (H x W x D)
39-3/4x 9-3/4x 11-7/16"
1010 x 248 x 290mm
Weight
39 lbs/17.7kg
HLS810
FrequencyResponse
50Hz - 20kHz (+3dB)
Sensitivity
89dB @ 2.83 volts/1meter
Recommended Maximum
AmplifierPower*
150 watts
Impedance
8 ohmsnominal
CrossoverFrequency
2600Hz
Dimensions(H x W x D)
19-7/16x 9-3/4x 9-3/4"
494 x 248 x 248mm
Weight
21 [bs/9.5kg
HLS620
FrequencyResponse
42Hz - 20kHz (+3dB)
Sensitivity
8gdB @ 2.83 volts/1 meter
Recommended Maximum
Amplifier Power*
200 watts
Impedance
8 ohms nominal
CrossoverFrequency
2700Hz
Dimensions (H x W x D)
35-3/4 x 8-5/16 x 11-7/16"
908 x 211 x 291mm
Weight
35 lbs/15.9 kg
HLS610
Frequency Response
55Hz - 20kHz (_+3dB)
Sensitivity
88dB @ 2.83 volts/1 meter
Recommended Maximum
Amplifier Power*
125 watts
Impedance
8 ohms nominal
CrossoverFrequency
2700Hz
Dimensions (H x W x D)
16-1/4 x 8-5/16 x 9-7/16"
413 x 211 x 240mm
Weight
14 [bs/6.4 kg
HLS615
Frequency Response
45Hz - 20kHz (+3dB)
Sensitivity
88dB @ 2.83 volts/1 meter
RecommendedMaximum
Amplifier Power*
150 watts
Impedance
8 ohms nominal
CrossoverFrequency
2700Hz
Dimensions (H x W x D)
31-3/4 x 8-5/16 x 9-7/16"
806 x 211 x 240ram
Weight
28 lbs/12.7kg
HLS Center
Frequency Response
80Hz - 20kHz (*3dB)
Sensitivity
88dB @ 2.83 volts/1 meter
Recommended Maximum
Amplifier Power*
]50 watts
Impedance
8 ohms nominaL
CrossoverFrequency
2800Hz
Dimensions (H x W x D)
20-3/8 x 7-I/16 x 6-1/2"
518 x 179 x 165ram
Weight
15 lbs/6.8 kg
Occasional refinements may
be made to existing products
without notice, but will always
meet or exceed original speci-
fications unless otherwise
stated.
*The maximum recommended
amplifier power rating will
ensure proper system head-
room to allow for occasional
peaks. Wedo not recommend
sustained operation at these
maximum power levels.
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