Monoprice 10565 User Manual
Premium 5.1-Ch. Home Theater System with Subwoofer
P/N 10565
User’s Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES ....................................................................................................................................... 3
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT ................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
PACKAGE CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
SPEAKER BREAK-IN ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
SPEAKER PLACEMENT ............................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Front Main Speakers ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Center Channel Speaker .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Surround Speakers.................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Subwoofer ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Preparation .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Connecting the Satellite and Center Speakers........................................................................................................... 12
Connecting the Subwoofer .......................................................................................................................................................... 13
SETUP ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Amplifier/Receiver Settings ......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Subwoofer Settings ............................................................................................................................................................................. 15
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ............................................................................................................................................................................... 17
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE .............................................................................................................................................................. 19
Notice for FCC .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Notice for Industry Canada .......................................................................................................................................................... 20
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SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES
For best results, and to avoid personal injury or damage to your valuable equipment,
carefully read and follow these safety warnings.
Do not expose these speakers to moisture of any kind. Do not place items
containing liquids, such as vases or drinking glasses, on or near these speakers.
If operating this speaker system in a humid environment, ensure that no
condensation occurs. Condensation could cause damage to the speaker cones and
could cause a short in the subwoofer's amplifier, which in turn could cause fire or
severe electric shock.
To avoid damage or discoloration of the speaker cabinet, do not place or install
these speakers where they will be exposed to direct sunlight.
Do not place or install these speakers near a heat source, such as a fireplace, stove,
or space heater.
Ensure that there is at least 8" (20cm) of free space in the back of the subwoofer to
allow for heat dissipation from the amplifier.
Do not pick up or carry the subwoofer by the port on the front. Do not stick any
objects inside the port.
When picking up the subwoofer take care not to touch the exposed speaker cone
on the bottom of the unit.
Power off and unplug all Audio/Video components when making wired
connections. Only apply power after all connections have been made.
Double-check all connections prior to applying power to ensure that speaker
polarity is properly made and that there are no stray wire strands, which could short
the connections, either on the back of the speakers or the AV receiver/amplifier.
Do not defeat the purpose of a polarized or grounded power plug by using a
"cheater" plug. If the power cord will not fit in your AC outlet, please contact an
electrician to have the obsolete plug replaced.
Do not allow the power cord to be walked on or pinched. Do not run the power
cord under a rug, as doing so could cause a fire.
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Ensure that your AC power outlet provides voltage within the range specified on
the back panel of the subwoofer.
When removing cords or cables, do not pull on the cable. Always grasp the
connector/plug head when removing cords or cables.
Install the subwoofer in a place where the power plug can be readily accessible, so
that you can quickly unplug the unit in the event that a safety incident occurs.
Do not use full volume until after the speakers have been fully broken-in.
If you hear distortion, reduce the volume until the distortion is no longer audible.
Distortion can sound like a buzzing, scratching, or hammering sound. Distortion can
damage or destroy the delicate speaker coils.
To avoid annoying feedback, ensure that any turntable is isolated from the
vibrations produced by the speakers and subwoofer.
Extreme bass frequencies and volume can distort the image on a nearby television.
If this occurs, move the subwoofer further away from the TV.
Do not use cleaning fluids, solvents, or other chemicals to clean the speaker
cabinets. Do not use paper towels or other abrasive materials or cleaners. Use only a
soft, dry cloth. For best results, use a microfiber cleaning cloth.
Do not use excessive volume when listening to this speaker system. If you
experience pain, discomfort, or dizziness, reduce volume immediately. Prolonged
exposure to excessive volume can cause permanent hearing damage.
Do not disassemble or attempt to service these speakers or the subwoofer.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Premium 5.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker
System from Monoprice! When setup and used properly, these speakers will give you years
of superior sound reproduction.
For best results, please read this entire manual prior to installation and use. To avoid
personal injury or damage to your valuable equipment you should pay extra attention to
the safety warnings and guidelines. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
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CUSTOMER SUPPORT
The Monoprice Customer Service department is dedicated to ensuring that your ordering,
purchasing, and delivery experience is second to none. If you have any problem with your
order, please give us an opportunity to make it right. You can contact a Monoprice
Customer Service representative through the Live Chat link on our website
www.monoprice.com during normal business hours (Mon-Fri: 5am-7pm PT, Sat-Sun: 9am-
6pm PT) or via email at support@monoprice.com
PACKAGE CONTENTS
After receiving the product, please inventory the contents to ensure you have all the
proper parts, as listed below. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Monoprice
Customer Service for a replacement.
4x Satellite speakers
1x Center channel speaker
1x Subwoofer
1x User's manual
SPEAKER BREAK-IN
In the same way that a new car requires a break-in period before it can be safely operated
at high engine RPMs, speakers require a break-in period before they can be safely operated
at maximum volume levels. Proper break-in ensures that the moving parts of the speaker
(the cone and cone suspension) are allowed to flex and soften, losing the initial stiffness
and allowing the speaker to move through its full intended range. After the break-in
period, the speakers will produce richer and fatter sounding lows, warmer and smoother
sounding mids, and cleaner and more accurate highs, without any hint of distortion.
The best way to break-in speakers is simply to play normal music or watch movies at
moderate volume levels. The amount of time required for speaker break-in varies based on
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the operating environment, but is typically in the area of 50~80 hours. It will take a bit
longer in a cold or dry environment and a little less time in a warm or humid environment.
Note that the break-in period does not have to be continuous.
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Before making any connections, you should examine your listening room and decide where
you will place each speaker. Some basic "rules of thumb" for the proper placement of a 5.1
surround speaker system are:
Front Main Speakers
The left and right front main speakers should be the same distance from their
respective side walls.
The left and right front main speakers should be the same distance from the center
of your video screen.
The distance between the left and right front main speakers should be about 2/3
the distance from the front main speakers to your listening area. For example, if you
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sit about 12 feet from the wall on which the front main speakers are mounted, the
left and right front main speakers should be about 8 feet apart.
The minimum distance between the left and right front main speakers is about 6
feet.
The front main speakers should be angled about 30° to point to the center of your
listening location.
The front main speakers should be mounted at about the same height as your ears
when seated in your listening location.
The front main speakers have ports on the rear and will sound best when they can
be placed a few inches away from the wall.
Center Channel Speaker
The center channel speaker should be mounted in the center, at an equal distance
from the left and right front main speakers.
If you have a perforated projection screen that does not muffle sound, place the
center channel speaker exactly in the middle, angling it up or down as necessary to
point directly at ear level in the ideal listening location.
If you do not have a perforate projection screen, place the center channel speaker
above or below the video screen, angling it slightly up or down to point directly at
ear level in the ideal listening location.
If you do not have a video screen to worry about, the center channel speaker
should be mounted at ear height.
The front of the center channel speaker should be even with the front of the video
screen.
The center channel speaker has a port on the rear and will sound best when it can
be placed a few inches away from the wall.
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