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Installation and Operation Manual

Manual de la instalación y de la operación

Manuel d'installation et d'opération

HT60

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Page 1: ...Installation and Operation Manual Manual de la instalación y de la operación Manuel d installation et d opération HT60 HT60 book Page i Monday April 2 2007 6 28 PM ...

Page 2: ...ndo el Altavoz de Graves o Subwoofer 18 Controles y Conexiones de Altavoz de Graves Preamplificador 20 Instalando sus Altavoces Surround 22 Especificaciones 23 Garantía Limitada de 5 Años de Home Audio 24 Table des matières Instructions de Securite Importantes 25 Introduction 27 Configuration du systeme quadriphonique 29 Branchez le caisson de basse 30 Caisson de basse Connexions et Contrôles pré ...

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Page 4: ...d tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way ...

Page 5: ...able cloths curtains etc 21 No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus 22 The apparatus should be used in moderate climate 23 The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus ...

Page 6: ...e product s enclosure that may be of significant magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying this product HT60 book Page 2 Monday April 2 2007 6 28 PM ...

Page 7: ...e main speakers are referred to as the front speakers The AV receiver stereo receiver or integrated amplifier is referred to as the receiver Warnings We recommend that you not operate your speakers with the bass treble and loudness controls set to full boost This will place undue strain on the electronics and speakers and could damage them The volume control setting on your receiver is not a speci...

Page 8: ...page 4 CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER x 1 SUBWOOFER x1 SURROUND SPEAKERS x 4 FIGURE 1 Parts Reference HT60 book Page 4 Monday April 2 2007 6 28 PM ...

Page 9: ... speakers are fully shielded for use in audio video applications This allows you to place any of the speakers next to the television without affecting picture quality If you are using other speakers be sure to locate them at least 3 feet from the television to avoid inter ference to the set s picture Installing the speakers at least 1 foot away from the side walls will prevent exaggerated booming ...

Page 10: ... receiver to the Line In in puts on the subwoofer Note that the subwoofer has a left and right input allowing it to receive stereo bass signals If your receiver has only one output you can run a single audio cable into either the left or right input on the subwoofer Another option is to use a Y cable to connect both the left and right inputs on the subwoofer Connecting the Speaker Level High Level...

Page 11: ...Preamp Controls Connections The amplifier and subwoofer controls are located on the back of the subwoofer cabinet shown in Figure 3 FIGURE 3 Subwoofer Preamp Controls Connections HT60 book Page 7 Monday April 2 2007 6 28 PM ...

Page 12: ...he AC outlet then unscrew the center piece and replace the fuse IMPORTANT If the fuse is blown replace it ONLY with a fuse of the same type and current rating 250v 2 0A Severe damage or fire could result from improper fuse replacement SPEAKER LEVEL IN OUT L and R These terminals are used for mak ing connections with speaker wire LINE LEVEL IN OUT L and R These connections are used for bass audio s...

Page 13: ...ance Rear speakers should be placed approx at ear level or slightly higher The center channel speaker should be placed above or below the television Based on your listening pref erences you will want to experiment with the placement of your surround speakers When possible the surround speakers should be installed at the same level as the lis tener s ears See Surround System Configuration on page 5...

Page 14: ...inal Impedance 8 ohms Finish Extruded Aluminum Dimensions 8 H x 3 1 2 W x 3 3 8 D Weight 2 7 lb 1 2kg Subwoofer Driver Complement 10 Non Pressed Paper Cone Frequency Response 25Hz 180Hz 3dB Crossover Frequency 40Hz 180Hz 24dB octave continuously variable Amplification Power Output 125 watts RMS into 4 Ohms Total Harmonic Distortion 10 125 Watts output Finish Black Ash Vinyl Dimensions 16 H x 10 5 ...

Page 15: ...NT OF THE COMPANY S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PRO VIDED ABOVE AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY THE PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF TH...

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Page 17: ...ene dos patas y una tercera púa con toma a tierra La pata ancha y la tercera púa se proveen por razones de seg uridad Si el enchufe no entra en su toma consulte a un electricista para reemplazar la toma existente Proteja el cable de alimentación de pisotones o pinchaduras particular mente cerca del enchufe en los receptáculos y en el punto de salida del aparato Sólo utilice los accesorios o comple...

Page 18: ...voltaje peligroso dentro del producto de tal magnitud que sig nifique un riesgo de choque eléctrico a las personas El signo de exclamación dentro de un triángulo equilátero en los manuales que acompañan este producto indican al usuario que esas son instrucciones de mantenimiento servicio importantes HT60 book Page 14 Monday April 2 2007 6 28 PM ...

Page 19: ...icar las instrucciones en este manual los altavoces principales son llama dos altavoces delanteros El sintonizador AV receptor estéreo o amplificador inte grado son llamados el receptor Advertencias Le recomendamos no operar sus altavoces con los controles de graves agudos y so noridad en su capacidad máxima Esto colocará tensión excesiva en la electrónica y los altavoces que podría dañarlos La po...

Page 20: ...page 16 ALTAVOCES SURROUND x 4 SUBWOOFER x 1 ALTAVOZ DE CENTRO x 1 FIGURA 1 Referencia de las Piezas HT60 book Page 16 Monday April 2 2007 6 28 PM ...

Page 21: ...ser usados con dispositivos de audio y video Esto le per mite colocar cualquier altavoz cerca del televisor sin afectar la calidad de la imagen Si usted está utilizando otros altavoces asegúrese de ubicarlo al menos a 3 pies de su televisor para evitar la interferencia en la imagen del equipo Instalar los altavoces al menos a 1 pie de las paredes evita estruendos exagerados de graves y produce son...

Page 22: ...aves o Subwoofer en la página 18 para obtener detalles sobre el ajuste de estas configura ciones Conectando la Línea de Entrada del Altavoz de Graves Conecte un cable de audio desde la salida para Altavoz de Graves en su receptor a la entrada en el altavoz de graves Note que el altavoz de graves tiene entradas izquierda y derecha permitiéndole recibir señales estéreo de graves Si su receptor tiene...

Page 23: ...e conecte el terminal rojo en el recep tor al terminal rojo en el Altavoz de Graves y conecte el terminal negro en el receptor al terminal negro en el Altavoz de Graves Lo mismo rige para la conexión de las salidas del Receptor a los Altavoces Delanteros rojo a rojo y negro a negro HT60 book Page 19 Monday April 2 2007 6 28 PM ...

Page 24: ...de Graves Preamplificador The amplifier and subwoofer controls are located on the back of the subwoofer cabinet shown in Figure 3 FIGURA 3 Controles y Conexiones de Altavoz de Graves Preamplificador HT60 book Page 20 Monday April 2 2007 6 28 PM ...

Page 25: ...ille la pieza central y reemplace el fusible IMPORTANTE Si se quema el fusible reemplácelo SOLAMENTE con un fusible del mismo tipo e índice de corriente 250v 2 0A El recambio inadecuado de fusible puede causar daños severos o incen dio SPEAKER LEVEL IN OUT ENTRADA SALIDA DE NIVEL DE ALTAVOZ L por izquierdo y R por derecho Estos terminales se usan para realizar conexiones con cables de altavoces LI...

Page 26: ...e tonal óptimo Los altavoces traseros deben ser colocados aproximadamente a niveles del oído o un poco más alto El altavoz del canal central debe ser colocado sobre o debajo del televisor Basado en sus preferencias de audio usted puede experimentar con la ubicación de sus altavoces envolventes Cuando sea posible los altavoces envolventes deberían ser instalados al nivel de los oídos de quien escuc...

Page 27: ... Nominal 8 ohms Terminación Aluminio Extruído Dimensiones 8 Alto x 3 1 2 Ancho x 3 3 8 Profundidad Peso 2 7 lb 1 2kg Altavoz de Graves o Subwoofer Complemento del Controlador Cono de Papel No Prensado de 10 Frecuencia de Respuesta 25Hz 180Hz 3db Fecuencia de Cruzamiento 40Hz 180Hz 24dB octava variable continuamente Salida de Energía de la Amplifiación 125 wats RMS en 4 Ohms Distorsión Armónica Tot...

Page 28: ...A RESPONSABILIDAD DE LA COMPAÑÍA BAJO ESTA GARANTÍA SE LIMITA A LA REPARACIÓN O REEMPLAZO PROVISTO ARRIBA Y EN NINGÚN CASO EXCEDERÁ LA RESPONSABILIDAD DE LA COMPAÑÍA EL PRECIO DE COMPRA PAGADO POR EL COMPRADOR DEL PRODUCTO Esta Garantía reemplaza a todas las otras garantías o responsabilidades CUALQUIER GARANTÍA IMPLÍCITA INCLUYENDO CUALQUIER GARANTÍA IMPLÍCITA MERCANTIL SE LIMITARÁ A LA DURACIÓN ...

Page 29: ... large et le fourchon sont fournis pour votre sécurité Si la fiche ne s accorde pas avec la prise de courant consultez un électricien pour remplacer la prise désuète Protéger le câble de puissance d être marché dessus ou pincé particulière ment aux prises réceptacles de commodité et le point où il sort de l appar eil N utilisez que des attachements accessoires spécifiés par le fab ricant Débranche...

Page 30: ...s du produit zui peut être d une gran deur suffisante pour constituer un risque de choc électrique à une personne Un point d exclamation à l intérieur d un triangle équilatéral avertit l utilisateur quant à la présence des instructions d opération ou de dé pannage importantes contenues dans la littérature qui accompagne ce produit HT60 book Page 26 Monday April 2 2007 6 28 PM ...

Page 31: ...instructions dans ce guide les hauts parleurs principaux sont ap pelés haut parleurs d avant Le récepteur AV le récepteur stéréo ou l amplificateur intégré est appelé récepteur Avertissements Nous recommandons que vous n opériez pas vos hauts parleurs avec les contrôles d in tensité de basse et d aigu réglés au maximum Cela va mettre les systèmes électron iques et les hauts parleurs sous tension e...

Page 32: ...page 28 Haut parleurs quadriphoniques x 4 Subwoofer x 1 Haut parleur central x 1 DIAGRAMME 1 Référence De Pièces HT60 book Page 28 Monday April 2 2007 6 28 PM ...

Page 33: ... utilisation dans des applications audio vidéo Cela vous permet de placer les hauts parleurs à côté de la télévision sans que cela affecte la qualité de l image Si vous utilisez d autres hauts parleurs placez les au moins 3 pieds de la télévision pour éviter de l interférer dans l image de la poste L installation des hauts parleurs au moins 1 pied du mur empêchera une basse exagérée et va produire...

Page 34: ...ontroles et branchements du caisson de basse à la page 40 pour des détails sur l ajustement de ces réglages Brancher le Caisson de basse entrée haut niveau Branchez un câble audio depuis la sortie Caisson de basse sur votre récepteur aux en trées haut niveau sur le caisson de basse Notez que le caisson de basse a une entrée gauche et une entrée droite le permettant de recevoir des signaux de basse...

Page 35: ...epteru à la borne rouge sur le caisson de basse et la borne noire sur le récep teur à la borne noire sur le caisson de basse Cela va de même pour branch er les entrées récepteur aux hauts parleuers d avant rouge à rouge noire à noire HT60 book Page 31 Monday April 2 2007 6 28 PM ...

Page 36: ...plificateur L amplificateur et les contrôles caisson de basse sont situés au dos du cabinet du cais son de basse comme montré dans la Figure 3 FIGURE 3 Caisson de basse Connexions et Contrôles pré amplificateur HT60 book Page 32 Monday April 2 2007 6 28 PM ...

Page 37: ... dévisser la pièce du centre et remplacez le fusible Important Si le fusible est sauté remplacez le seulement avec un fusible du même type et la côte courante 250V 2 0 A Un remplacement incor rect peut donner lieu à un endommagement sévère ou une incendie Niveau de haut parleur dedans et derrière Droite et Gauche Ces bornes sont utilisés pour faire des branchements avec le câble des hauts parleurs...

Page 38: ...18 pouces d un mur pour un équilibre tonal parfait Les hauts parleurs d ar rière doivent être placés au niveau de l oreille ou plus haut Le haut parleur chaîne de centre doit être placé audessus ou audessous de la télévision Vous pouvez expériment ez avec l emplacement de vos hauts parleurs quadriphoniques en fonction de vos préférences S il est possible les hauts parleurs quadriphoniques doivent ...

Page 39: ... 91dB Impédance nominale 8 ohms Finition Aluminium extrudé Dimensions 8 H x 3 L x 3 3 8 P Poids 2 7 livres 1 2 kg Caisson de basse Complément de pilote Cone en papier non appuyé 10 Réponse fréquence 25Hz 180Hz 3dB Fréquence de recouvrement 40Hz 180Hz 24dB Octave variable en continu Sortie de puissance d amplification 125 watts en RMS x 4ohms Distorsion harmonique totale 10 Sortie 125 watts Finitio...

Page 40: ... LA MESURE DANS LAQUELLE LA SOCIETE EST RESPONSABLE SOUS CETTE GARANTIE EST LIMITEE AU DEPANNAGE OU REMPLACEMENT CITE CI DESSUS ET DANS AUCUN CAS LA RESPONSABILITE DE LA SOCIETE N EX CEDERA LE PRIX D ACHAT PAYE PAR L ACHETEUR Cette garantie tient lieu de toute autre garantie ou responsabilité expresse TOUTE GARANTIE IMPLIQUEE Y COMPRIS UNE GARANTIE IMPLIQUEE DE MARCHANDABILITE SERA LIMITE A LA DUR...

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Page 42: ...0 Marcus Blvd Hauppauge New York 11788 2007 Audiovox Electronics Corporation Acoustic Research is a registered trademark of Audiovox Electronics Corporation PRINTED IN CHINA www acoustic research com HT60 book Page 38 Monday April 2 2007 6 28 PM ...

Page 43: ...ong The wide blade and the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Unplug...

Page 44: ...ous volt age within the product s enclosure that may be of significant magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying this product ...

Page 45: ...al to aural latency and an extremely robust RF link that is immune to interference from 2 4 GHz devices such as cordless phones microwave ovens wireless LANs cell phones etc Antenna polarization diversity is used for re sistance to fading and signal dropouts An internal power amplifier drives each speaker The user can select which audio channel he she prefers for each speaker since each channel is...

Page 46: ... E F G H I J K L Receiver x 2 Adjustable Spike Feet x 8 Metal Holder for Spike Feet x 8 Threaded Bottom Pole x 2 Upper Top Pole x 2 Locking Sleeve Nut x 2 Rubber Grommet x 2 Hex Nut x 2 Transmitter x 1 Transmitter Stand x 1 6 3VAC Power Supply x 1 AC Power Adapter x 2 AUDIO OFF FIGURE 1 Parts Reference ...

Page 47: ... 3 Insert threaded spike foot into one of the specified holes in the base of the receiver 4 Turn the spike foot clockwise until tightened Repeat for second receiver 5 Turn receiver over and place spike feet inside flat metal holders if desired FIGURE 2 Installing the Adjustable Spike Feet L R DC IN DC IN ON OFF ON OFF LINK AUDIO OFF FIGURE 3 Adjustable Spike Feet Installed ...

Page 48: ...Attach the speaker by inserting the top of the speaker rod through the holes on the back of the speaker The top of the rod should be flush with the top of the speaker 5 Connect the Speaker Wire using the proper polarity positive to positive negative to negative NOTE When properly assem bled the speaker wires should run through the center of the stand assembly with one end coming out through the ho...

Page 49: ...NT All speakers in a system must be connected with the same polarity Con nect the positive terminal from the Receiver to the positive terminal on the speaker Red typically indicates positive Connect the negative terminal from the Receiver to the negative terminal on the speaker Black is typically the color code for negative 4 Connect other end of speaker wires to the speaker terminals on the botto...

Page 50: ... to AUDIO OFF Power Adaptor In Connect the enclosed power adaptor to the wireless receiver then plug the power adaptor into your power outlet LINK Press LINK to choose a new system address when using the LINK button on the transmitter see Resetting the Channel Using the LINK Switch on page 12 ON OFF Turn the wireless receiver on or off FIGURE 6 Remote Receiver Controls Connections L R DC IN DC IN ...

Page 51: ... in the stand or it can sit horizontally without the stand depending on where it will be placed If using the stand place the transmitter into the docking stand and secure stand with the attached screw 2 4 GH z D igita l W irel ess Am plifie r FIGURE 7 Attach Transmitter to Docking Stand ...

Page 52: ...utputs are available Do not use with fixed level RCA outputs Power on off 6 3VAC R Audio In L R Audio In L Speaker RCA Link Speaker RCA HDMI IN OUT MONITOR iPOD IN IF LFE OUT LEFT RIGHT LEFT REAR RIGHT REAR LEFT SURROUND RIGHT SURROUND CENTER FIGURE 8 Connect Transmitter with Speaker Wires Power on off 6 3VAC Speaker RCA Link Speaker RCA R Audio In L R Audio In L FIGURE 9 Connect Transmitter with ...

Page 53: ...Plug the transmitter into your power outlet switched outlet recommended 5 Turn the transmitter on by pressing the Power on off button on the back of the transmitter Power on off 6 3VAC R Audio In L R Audio In L Speaker RCA Link POWER BUTTON FIGURE 10 Connect Power to Your Transmitter ...

Page 54: ...such as a cord less phone or WiFi since their transmission format is different To reset the channel perform the following steps 1 Toggle the Link slide switch in either direction direction is not important The light on the front of the transmitter will change from steady green to a flashing green light 2 Go over to a wireless receiver and press the LINK button The transmitter will acknowledge a su...

Page 55: ...switch on the transmitter don t worry the link address will only be changed if you deliberately press the re ceiver LINK button while the transmitter LED is blinking The transmitter LED will simply stop flashing after a minute and nothing will have changed ...

Page 56: ...s off make sure the receiver is plugged in and turned on If the receiver LED is red and the transmitter LED is green the system needs to be re linked Please see the linking instructions Linking Linking is the way the system recognizes its own components by sending a message to the receivers This is transparent to the user and takes place automatically The system is shipped from the factory pre lin...

Page 57: ...ou deliberately press a receiver link switch The LED will stop flashing in one to two minutes and there will be no interruption to program content Interference The RF technology used in this system is the most robust audio streaming link avail able Even in the hostile environments sometimes present in offices or stores the sys tem will operate trouble free It is recommended that the transmitters a...

Page 58: ... is removed THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PRO VIDED ABOVE AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY THE PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED T...

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