Phase Technology PC-1.5, PC-3.5, PC-9.5, PC-0.5, PC-33.5 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions
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T E C H N O L O G Y
Thank you for choosing Phase Technology spea kers. We kn ow there are a wide variety of choices available today, and
we sincerely apprecia te your purchase of our p roduct. Phase Technology spea kers are built to exacting standa rds and
will provide many yea rs of lis tening enjoyment.
designing and manu facturing. We hold ma ny key
patents in loudspea ker technology including the
soft-dome tweeter. Our mission, our passion is to
constantly ad vance the a rt and science of accura te
audio reproduction. Our dedication insures your new
spea kers will accura tely reproduce all the i mpact,
detail and delicacy of today’s digital technology.
Regardless of application, serious audiophile
lis tening or home thea ter, we recommend that you
take the time to read this manual tho roughly before
Owners Manual / Installation Instructions
Power F L-8 Power F L-10 Power F L-1 2
PC-0.5, PC-1.5, PC-3.5, PC-33.5, PC-9.5, PC-SURR-II
the highly unlikely event that you should experience a
problem with s et-up or operation, please contact one
of our authorized dealers for assistance, or contact
us directl y.
We trust that your new Phase Technology spea kers
will enrich your enjoyment of music and m ovies
beyond your expectations.
CONTENTS:
PC SERIES FE ATURES 1
SAFE TY IN S TR UCTIONS 2
GETTING STARTED AND PREC AUTIONARY N OTES 3
TWO-CHANNEL (STEREO) SPEAKERS 3
HOME THE ATER SYS TEMS SPEAKER PL ACEMENT 4
PC-SUR ROUND II PL ACEMENT AND MOUNTING 5
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 5
SPECIAL P RODUCT FE ATURES 6
CARING FOR YOUR SPEAKERS 7
MAINTENANCE AND SE RVICE 7
WARRANTY 7
SPECIFIC ATIONS 8
PC-0.5
PC SERIES FEATURES:
Handcrafted quality
2-Way, 3 -Way, and 4 -Way spea kers
So ft dome t weeter
Absolute Phase
Magnetic shielding
Key-hole style mounting brac ket
TM
C ross overs
Phase Technology Copporation www.phasetech.com
MSE Audio 8005 W. 110th St., Suite 208 Overland Park, KS 66210 855.663.5600 www.mseaudio.com
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or
back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualied service
personnel.
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
The lightning 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 o sucient 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.
!
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 qualied 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 qualied 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 builtin installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may
impede the ow of air through the ventilation openings.
9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away
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.
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.
Speaker placement is very subjective. Placement follows the guidelines for the developers of multi-channel home
entertainment systems, yet is also guided by personal preferences. 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 these topics thoroughly.
Before connecting your new speakers or other system components, turn the system power off and unplug your
amplier to avoid any possibility of damage from power surges or unbalanced loads before the system is properly
connected.
Observe speaker polarity carefully! Every cable, speaker terminal and amplier 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 amplier and
the negative side of the cable to the negative terminals.
Amplier selection is critical to your enjoyment of your new speakers. If you are considering upgrading your
current component amplier 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 amplier – could eventually
damage your speakers and your amplier.
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 amplier 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 xtures. Experimentation with placing your new speakers in your unique listening environment will
dictate how you arrive at the 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 Specications chart on page 8.
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