Phase Technology PC-33.5, PC-9.1, PC-0.5, PC-SUB, PC-33.1 User Manual

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Owners Manual / Installation Instructions

Power FL-8 Power FL-10 Power FL-12

PC-1.1 II, PC-3.1 II, PC-33.1, PC-9.1
PC-0.5, PC-1.5, PC-3.5, PC-33.5

PC-SUB

Thank you for selecting Phase Technology speakers. We know there are a wide variety of choices available today, and
we sincerely appreciate your purchase of our product. Phase Technology speakers are built to exacting standards and
will provide many years of listening enjoyment.

Our speakers are the result of over fi ve decades of
designing and manufacturing what many consider
the fi nest sound reproduction products available. We
hold several key patents in loudspeaker technology
including the soft-dome tweeter. Our mission, our
passion is to constantly advance the art and science
of accurate audio reproduction. Our dedication
insures your new speakers will accurately reproduce
all the impact, detail and delicacy of today’s digital
technology.

Regardless of application, serious audiophile
listening or home theater, we recommend that you
take the time to read this manual thoroughly before
connecting speakers to your amplifi er or receiver. In
the highly unlikely event that you should experience
a problem with set-up or operation, please contact
one of our carefully chosen dealers for assistance, or
contact us directly.

We trust that your new Phase Technology speakers
will enrich your enjoyment of music and movies
beyond your expectations.

PC-1.5 Piano Gloss Black

C-1.5 Piano Gloss Black

CONTENTS:

THANK YOU/CONTENTS 1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2
GETTING STARTED AND PRECAUTIONARY NOTES 3
TWO-CHANNEL STEREO SPEAKERS 3
HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEMS 4
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 5
POWERED SUBWOOFER CONNECTIONS 6
POWERED SUBWOOFER FEATURES 7
SPECIAL PRODUCT FEATURES 9
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE 10
SERVICE ISSUES AND WARRANTY 10

Phase Technology Corporation 6400 Youngerman Circle Jacksonville, Florida 32244 1.888.PHASE TK www.phasetech.com

PC FEATURES:

Patented soft-dome midrange drivers and tweeters,
patented solid-piston drivers and woofers, and Absolute
Phase crossover networks all combine to produce
accurate and lifelike music and video sound tracks.
Absolute Phase crossovers not only allow a wider listening
area than conventional crossovers, but they also insure
that all the speakers in your home theater are in phase
with one another to blend seamlessly together.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or
back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualifi ed service
personnel.

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning fl ash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the
presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage: within the
product’s enclosure that may be off suffi cient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert you to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

!

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the appliance is
operated.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in
the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and other
instructions should be followed.

5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be
used near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, etc.

6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used
only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the
manufacturer.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

literature accompanying the appliance.

!

9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other
appliances that produce heat.

10. Power Source - The appliance should be connected
to a power supply only of the type described in the
operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

11. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should
be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on
or pinched by items placed up or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
appliance.

12. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.

13. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance
should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused
for a long period of time.

14. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so
that neither objects fall nor liquids spill into the inside of
the appliance.

15. Damage Requiring Service - The application should
be serviced by qualifi ed service personnel when:
a. the power supply cord or the plug has been damaged,
b. objects have fallen onto or liquid has been spilled into
the appliance,
c. the appliance has been exposed to rain,
d. the appliance does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance, or
e. the appliance has been dropped or the cabinet
damaged.

16. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service
the appliance beyond those means described in the
operating instructions. All other servicing should be
referred to qualifi ed service personnel.

17. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be
taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an
appliance is not defeated.

7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be
mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.

8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that
its location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be
situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may
block the ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in
installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may
impeded the fl ow of air through the ventilation openings.

APPLICABLE FOR USA, CANADA OR WHERE APPROVED FOR
USAGE

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE

PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, INSERT FULLY.

ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA
BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRESE ET POUSSER JUSQU
AU FOND.

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GETTING STARTED AND PRECAUTIONARY NOTES

For proper connection and therefore full enjoyment of your new Phase Technology speakers, we encourage you to
read this owners’ manual thoroughly, even if you are very familiar with installing speakers and home entertainment
equipment. We offer the following “getting started” guidelines and precautions.

Speaker placement is very subjective, guided by personal considerations, and yet also follows the guidelines for
the developers of multi-channel home entertainment systems. The proper spacing, location and adjustment of front,
rear and center-channel speakers as well as subwoofers are critical for complete enjoyment of your new speakers.
This manual covers those topics thoroughly.

Before connecting your new speakers of other system components, turn the system power off and unplug your
amplifi er to avoid any possibility of damaging power surges or unbalanced loads before the system is properly
connected.

Observe speaker polarity carefully! Every cable, speaker terminal and amplifi er connection are clearly marked to
show their positive (+) and negative (-) polarities. For ideal system performance, always connect the positive side
of the cable (marked with a stripe, color and /or other indicator) to the positive terminals on your speakers and
amplifi er and the negative side of the cable to the negative terminals.

Amplifi er selection is critical to your enjoyment of your new speakers. If you are considering upgrading your

current component amplifi er or multi-function receiver, we suggest purchasing as much power as your budget can
afford. It will always be preferable to have an affordable high-powered model with fewer “bells and whistles” than a
lower-powered model straining to operate near its power limits.

High volume settings that produce audible distortion – indicating an under-powered amplifi er – could eventually
damage your speakers and your amplifi er.

Begin and end listening sessions at low volume levels so you will not power up your system the next time with
possibly harmful high voltages. A damaging surge also could result if you change the input source (from FM tuner to
CD player, for example) at high volume levels.

If you suspect that one channel of your amplifi er has failed, have it repaired immediately by your dealer. Damage
to your speakers could occur if you switch between the good and defective channels.

TWO-CHANNEL (STEREO) SPEAKERS

Phase Technology audiophile speaker pairs for stereo applications can be affected by listening room geometry,
furnishings and fi xtures. Experimentation with placing your new speakers in your unique listening environment will
dictate how you arrive at the fi nal answer.

We recommend starting the positioning process by selecting a favorite recording to use as the reference source.
Place your new stereo speakers 1-3 feet away from rear and side walls and 6-8 feet apart. With bookshelf models,
the tweeters (small, high-frequency drivers) should be positioned at about ear level when you’re seated in your
favorite listening position.

In most rectangular rooms, the speakers will sound best when placed along the short wall; but again,
experimentation will provide the best answer. Move the speakers around slightly to determine any changes in sound
balance and stereo imaging. Even try angling the speakers slightly toward your listening area. You may be surprised
by the differences you will hear with even the slightest adjustments.

Owners of Phase Technology speakers equipped with the company’s acclaimed variable-axis soft dome tweeter have
additional latitude in speaker placement. Please see the Special Product Information note on manual page nine.

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HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEMS

Speaker Placement

Today’s multi-channel home theater technology has elevated the art of “surround sound” to offer the exciting impact
of the movie theater experience in your own home. Speaker requirements and placement are critical to reproduce
these multi-media effects.

Front speakers (left and right), rear speakers (left and right), and a center-channel speaker defi ne the minimum
arrangement for multi-channel systems such as Dolby Pro Logic, DTS, and Dolby Digital (originally known as AC-3).

It is recommended that all of these speakers be from the same company so they are matched in components and
design and therefore as identical as possible in acoustic performance.

For the ultimate in movie sound track impact and realism, a powered subwoofer is also strongly recommended.
Some home theater enthusiasts use two subwoofers for truly impressive, fl oor-shaking effects.

Powered subwoofers are large speakers, often 10-15” in diameter, with built-in power amplifi ers specifi cally designed
to reproduce bass frequencies from the lowest sound octaves. Powered subwoofers also reduce the strain on
your other speakers by suing an electronic crossover network to channel these powerful bass frequencies to the
subwoofer and, thus, away from the front, center-channel and rear speakers.

To position your speakers, there are some general guidelines that take room size, shape, and fi xtures and
furnishings into account. The following diagram illustrates typical speaker placement for surround-sound systems:

SUBWOOFER

LEFT

FRONT

SPEAKER

LEFT REAR

SURROUND

SPEAKER

or

CENTER SPEAKER

TELEVISION MONITOR

MAIN LISTENING/VIEWING POSITION

RIGHT

FRONT

SPEAKER

RIGHT REAR

SURROUND

SPEAKER

or

Front speakers should be placed far enough apart (at least eight feet) to fully separate the left and right channels
of sound, music, and/or dialogue. Whether fl oor-standing, on speaker stands, or placed on shelves, your speakers
should be at or slightly above ear level.

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