Pinnacle Speakers Quantum Plasma 3 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual For:

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Quantum Plasma-3

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

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

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

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:

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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

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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 lows so it is best that your ears are within a fairly direct path to

the tweeter's output.

GRILLES:

Your Quantum Plasma speaker comes 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 o n that side of the cabinet. Remove grill from speaker.

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

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.

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

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 s ure 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.

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

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 operations modes.

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.

Please note that a natural property of the aluminum is some striations which vary from
sheet to sheet. These striations are not defects and cannot be controlled. Similar to
graining in wood or other natural substances, the aluminum has its own inherent
characteristics.

TO OBTAIN SERVICE: To obtain service under this warranty, either contact your
Pinnacle dealer or us directly at [phone] or [e-mail].
You may also write us at 170 Express St., 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 YOU R SALES RECEIPT. YOU MAY NEED THEM TO OBTAIN SERVICE UNDER
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.

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Subwoofer Owner’s Manual:

SubsonicTM, Baby BoomerTM, Baby Boomer PlusTM,

Digital SubTM 600 & Supersonic

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We congratulate and thank you for choosing a PINNACLE® subwoofer. Our subwoofers exemplify

the best in modern audio technology, and are designed to produce tremendous amounts of deep bass.

Please read this manual completely to ensure the best possible performance from your Home Theater or

sound system.

SOLID BRASS ISOLATION CONES:

Please make sure to install the solid brass isolation cones into the bottom of your subwoofer cabinet.

They are an important part of the performance of the product and will improve the bass definition.

With the cabinet on its side, simply screw the cones into their receptacles on the bottom of the

cabinet. Then, with the cabinet upright, adjust the cones individually as needed to level the cabinet. When

the cones have been adjusted to the proper height, screw each nut up the threaded shaft flush with the

bottom of the cabinet to secure the height setting. If you intend to place your subwoofer on wooden or vinyl

floors, we suggest placing a penny under each cone to prevent any indentations.

PLACEMENT:

Recommended Subwoofer Placement:

a) within a few inches of the room corner closest to your left or right front speaker (maximum low

bass output);

b) against the wall between your left and right front speakers (strong low bass output with optimal

blending to front speakers);

c) near any other room corner or wall.

Other locations will provide varying degrees of low bass impact and blending with your front

speakers. We recommend listening to your system, with the subwoofer in different room positions, to obtain

a location with an optimum response.

A Special Note to Subsonic

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, Baby BoomerTM & Baby Boomer PlusTM owners: Due to the bipole

configuration of your subwoofer be sure to leave at least an inch or two between the rear woofer and your

wall.

If you must place your subwoofer near baseboard heaters or forced hot air vents try to leave at least

4” of clearance for proper ventilation. Do not place your subwoofer outdoors, or in any wet or excessively

damp environment.

Note: Because of your subwoofer’s powerful magnet, be sure to place your subwoofer far enough

away from your TV (approximately 2-3 feet) to avoid color distortion and any other anomalies in the picture. If

you experience picture distortion, simply move the subwoofer away from the TV until the picture becomes

distortion free. We also recommend keeping magnetic media such as audio/videotapes and computer disks

at least 2-3 feet away from your subwoofer to prevent damaging them.

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