Pinnacle QP-3 Owners manual

Owner’s Manual For:

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Quantum Plasma-2

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Quantum Plasma-3

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Quantum Plasma-5

 2005 PINNACLE LOUDSPEAKERS

surprisingly powerful and satisfying sound from an ultra stylish & compact package.

We appreciate your choosing Pinnacle’s Quantum Plasma speakers for use in your

Home Theater & audio system. These unique speakers will provide you with

Please read this manual completely to ensure the best possible performance from

your Home Theater or sound system.

SPEAKER PROTECTION:

One special feature of the Quantum Plasma speakers is an overload protection circuit

designed to help protect the speaker from accidental overload. This protection circuit

will automatically attenuate the overall output of a speaker when it senses excessive

volume level. If you hear this protection circuit engaging, (and it will be obvious when

this occurs), please turn down your receiver’s volume. Your speaker will quickly return

to its normal operation.

CONNECTIONS:

Complete all wire connections in your Home Theater/Sound system before powering

up your receiver. Be sure to observe proper polarity for all speaker wire connections:

receiver PLUS (red terminal) to speaker PLUS, receiver MINUS (black terminal) to

speaker minus. For the best results, we recommend 12, 14 or 16 gauge wire; consult

your dealer for options.

To connect your speaker wire to your speaker's binding posts, twist the bare wire

strands together tightly, then insert through the hole which becomes visible when the

knurled knob is screwed counterclockwise. The wire must then be secured by

screwing the knob back clockwise until snug. Remember, loose strands of wire may

cause short circuits. Upon completion, gently tug at all connections to ensure they are

fastened securely and re-check for correct polarity.

HOME THEATER SETUP: (5 Quantum Plasma Speakers)

All Quantum Plasma Speakers can be used in front, center or rear speaker positions.

• Connect your left & right speakers to your receiver's left & right main (front

speaker) outputs.

• Connect your center channel speakers to your receiver’s center channel speaker

output.

• Connect your left & right surround channel speakers to your receiver’s left & right

surround (rear) channels’ speaker outputs.

VERY IMPORTANT!

Be sure your receiver’s center, main & surround channel modes are all set to SMALL

(NORMAL). This will allow for the greatest bass impact from your system.

RECOMMENDED MAIN AND CENTER SPEAKER PLACEMENT:

• The best distance between the main speakers is dependent upon room

conditions, size, and the proximity of the listening area to the speakers; usually 6-

12 feet is appropriate. A bit of experimentation is in order, but smaller rooms will

better tolerate closer spacing between the speakers.

• We recommend you place your center speaker horizontally on top of (or just

below) your TV.

RECOMMENDED SURROUND SPEAKER PLACEMENT:

• Behind you, equally spaced to your left and right.

One general rule of thumb: try to position speakers so that the tweeter's level is fairly

close to your ear level in your normal listening position. High frequencies are much

more directional than low frequencies so it is best that your ears are within a fairly

direct path to the tweeter's output.

Slide the left side of the other grill into the groove on the left side of the cabinet.

GRILLES:

The silver Quantum Plasma speakers come with two grilles. One silver, one black. If

you would like to change grilles please read the following instructions.

• Using an awl or similar tool, carefully pry the grill off of one side of the speaker by

catching it by one of its holes near the edge. Slowly pull the grill completely out of

it’s groove on that side of the cabinet. Remove grill from speaker.

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Bend the grill slightly until it’s right side pops into the right hand groove.

ON-WALL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS:

INSTALLATION NOTES:

The hanging methodology employed with this product is intended for mounting on

walls of standard construction, which includes most residential environments. Such

environments are typically constructed with wooden studs behind the walls that will

securely accept the enclosed screws. If you do not notice resistance behind the wall

when drilling the pilot hole you probably do not have a stud in that location and will then

need to use the enclosed wall anchors. In installations with concrete, brick, cinder

block or stone walls we recommend the use of 1.5” to 2" concrete nails.

TOOLS REQUIRED:

• #2 Philips head screwdriver bit or hand screwdriver.

• Stud Finder

• Drill - electric or cordless, with 1/8” bit. Note: If you do not have access to a drill

and you know there is a stud in the wall at your desired mounting location you may

use nails to attach the speaker’s mounting bracket to the wall. We recommend

'common nail 10D'.

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS:

1) Determine where you want to mount your speaker and then find the closest stud.

2) Place the speaker on the wall centered over the stud. If this location is not

acceptable use wall anchors to wall mount the speaker where there is no stud.

For Vertical Orientation: Make a small mark on the wall at the bottom center of the

speaker.

For Horizontal Orientation: Make a small mark on the wall at the top center of the

speaker.

3) Remove the speaker from the wall and place the appropriate wall mount bracket:

For Vertical Orientation: so that the mark on the wall lines up with the bottom

center of the bracket.

For Horizontal Orientation: so that the mark on the wall lines up with the top center

of the bracket.

4) Orient the bracket so that it is level. Mark on the wall the locations for the bracket’s

mounting screws. Remove the mounting bracket from the wall.

5) Using a drill with a 1/8" bit, drill a 2" deep pilot hole at each of the mounting

screwhole marks on the wall.

6) Place the bracket back on the wall lining up the screw holes of the bracket with

the pilot holes on the wall. For horizontal installations you should use wall anchors

for the mounting screws not attached to a stud. For vertical installations be sure

to orient the bracket with the large ‘stop’ indentations at the bottom. Screw the

included mounting screws fully into the pilot holes. The bracket should now be

securely attached to the wall.

7) Attach your speaker wires to the speaker, being sure to observe proper polarity

(amplifier speaker output positive (+) to the red terminal, amplifier speaker output

negative (-) to the black terminal).

8) Holding the speaker carefully above the bracket, lower it slowly until the bracket is

fully inserted into the groove on the back of the cabinet.

VERTICAL MOUNTING

HORIZONTAL MOUNTING

After completing all connections, turn the system on, then GRADUALLY increase the

volume level. If there is no sound, distorted sound, or if the amplifier shuts itself down

after a few seconds, IMMEDIATELY TURN THE VOLUME DOWN and turn the

system off. Then re-check your wiring for accuracy and for possible shorts at the

connecting terminals (adjacent bare wires touching each other). When everything

sounds fine, keep the volume reasonably low while you familiarize yourself with your

system's various controls and operating modes.

9052 or [e-mail].

LIMITED TRANSFERABLE WARRANTY

WHAT IS COVERED: All Pinnacle Quantum Plasma speakers are covered by this
warranty for a period of ten (10) years from the date of the original purchase. The
warranty covers all necessary parts and labor to return the speaker to proper working
order. Cabinet surfaces, grille assembly, and other exterior parts subject to normal
wear and tear are not covered except where an inherent structural defect becomes
evident. Parts replacement and labor will be performed at the discretion of the
company (Pinnacle Loudspeakers) and will be provided free of charge unless (in the
opinion of our service department, service representatives, or engineering
department) the speaker system has failed due to abuse or negligent operation. Any
latent defect attributable to error in manufacture will always be covered by this
warranty.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED: This warranty will be void and no free services performed
if we or any party acting as our agent determines that the speaker system in question
has had any of its loudspeaker elements (woofer, midrange, tweeter, etc.) or internal
circuitry removed or tampered with in any way whatsoever without express prior
authorization from Pinnacle. Furthermore, if the speaker system is not found to be
defective a service charge will be levied. In either case the minimum charge will be
$30.00. An additional charge will be applicable for same day service if requested
(subject to feasibility). This charge will always be in effect even if the actual parts and
labor are covered by this warranty. Any damage caused to the speaker system from
improper use is not covered by warranty. Pinnacle Loudspeakers reserves the right to
make the final determination of whether or not a particular speaker system has been
damaged by abuse or excessive overload.

TO OBTAIN SERVICE: To obtain service under this warranty, either contact your
Pinnacle dealer or us directly at (516) 576­You may also write us at 1 Fairchild Court, Suite 140, Plainview, NY 11803. If you
ship your speakers you are responsible for packing and shipping insurance. The
freight must be prepaid. We will, however, pay return freight charges on any returned
speaker that qualifies for in-warranty service. Sorry, we cannot accept any collect
freight charges. You must include a note, attached to the unit, with your name, phone
number or email address, and return shipping address (no Post Office boxes),
indicating the nature of the problem you are experiencing. For warranty service you
must also include a copy of your sales receipt. If the speaker returned to us or our
agents for service proves not eligible for warranty repairs or is not found to be
defective, then you will have to pay return freight charges. Please be sure to pack any
items you ship us carefully since we cannot be held responsible for damages incurred
during shipping. This warranty may be transferred to a subsequent owner, but will not
be in effect for a period greater than ten (10) years from the date of the original
purchase. SAVE THIS CERTIFICATE AND YOUR SALES RECEIPT. YOU MAY
NEED THEM TO OBTAIN SERVICE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY.

1 Fairchild Court Suite 140

Plainview, NY 11803

Tel. [phone], Fax. [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Website: Http://www.pinnaclespeakers.com

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