CABINET CARE
Great care and craftsmanship have gone into the construction and finish of the cabinet.
Periodically use a soft, dry cloth to remove dust or fingerprints. Do not use paper towel or
other abrasive materials as it may damage the finish.
NOTE: Please retain the carton and packing material for the
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speakers to protect them in the event of a move or if they need to be shipped to a service
center. Product received damaged by a service center that has been shipped by the end
user in other than the original packaging will be repaired, refurbished and properly
packaged for return shipment at the end user's expense.
SPEAKER AND SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT -
(SEE DIAGRAMS 1 AND 2)
MS Front Speaker placement
For best stereo imaging, the left and right speakers should be the same distance from their
respective side walls. If the distance from one speaker to the listener is very different from the
other it can affect the soundstage or stereo imaging. Therefore, the ideal position is having the
speakers equidistant to the listener.
A general guideline for speaker placement is to set up the space between speaker and listener
at approximately 1-1/2 times the distance between the speakers. For example, if the speakers
are placed a minimum of 6-feet (1.8m) apart (the absolute minimum), the best seating position
would be 9-feet (2.4m) away.
MC Center Channel placement
A center channel can be expected to reproduce as much as 60% of a movie's soundtrack, most
of which is dialogue. In order to maintain the effect of voices emanating from the actor's
mouth, the MC should be centrally located between the left and right main channels and
placed above or below the television. Be sure that the front baffle is flush with the front face
of the television or cabinet to maximize dispersion.
MS Surround Speaker placement
The surround speakers can be positioned in a variety of locations. The surround placement is
usually dictated by the room, where the walls and room boundaries happen to be, and where
speaker cable can be easily run.
The most common surround speaker locations are the following:
Side walls:
For best results in side wall mounting applications, position the speakers adjacent to
and slightly behind the primary listening area at a height of approximately 6 feet.
Rear walls:
For best results mounting on a rear wall, position the speakers so they flank the
main listening area and point towards the front of the room. They should be raised to a height
of approximately 6 feet and should ideally have a space of 6 feet between them.
Ceiling Mount:
The MS speaker bracket is designed for ceiling mount as well, and this can
solve many installation problems. Place the speakers behind and angled down towards the
seating areas.
If you have followed these guidelines, then there should be speakers surrounding your listening
area, which will result in the encompassing surround sound feeling. These are basic guidelines
and can be tailored to suit the décor of your room.
M225 Active Subwoofer placement
The M225 subwoofer can be placed virtually anywhere in your listening room, however
interactions between the subwoofer and your room's acoustic properties will have some
impact on the overall bass performance. Start off by placing the subwoofer near a corner, or
against a wall, which will produce maximum bass output, but may result in a "boomy" bass
reproduction. Move the subwoofer away from the wall or corner in stages to find the position
that yields maximum bass output without "boominess". It is important to leave at least 4 inches
(10cm) of clearance space between the subwoofer and walls or room furnishings.
SPEAKER AND SUBWOOFER CONNECTIONS
Caution: * Turn off all power in your audio/video system before proceeding with your
installation. Not doing so could result in potential damage to the system.
CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS
(SEE DIAGRAM 3)
On the rear of your
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MS and MC speakers are red and black spring
connectors. Using standard speaker wire, connect the system one channel at a time, and start
your process at the Receiver. Connect the speaker wire from the positive (RED +) terminal on
the receiver to the positive (RED+) terminal on the speaker. Connect the negative (BLACK-)
terminal on the receiver to the negative (BLACK-) terminal on the speaker. Do this one channel
at a time until all of your speakers are connected properly. Be careful to correctly match
positive and negative, as well as the correct speaker to the correct channel.
NOTE: If you inadvertently reverse one of the connections (i.e, red to black), you will
notice a severe lack of bass from your system. This is called wiring the system "Out of
Phase". If this occurs, check the wiring and re-connect as necessary.
CONNECTING THE M225 SUBWOOFER
Using the low level RCA subwoofer output on your Receiver
(Recommended)
Connect a single RCA to RCA interconnect cable to the "subwoofer output" jack from your
receiver to the RCA "subwoofer input" on the rear panel of the subwoofer. Please read the
"Subwoofer Controls" section to ensure all the controls are set-up correctly for this purpose.
Using High Level Speaker connectors (for receivers without
Subwoofer Output Jacks)
Using traditional speaker wire, connect a pair (left and right) of speaker cables from your
Receiver's Front Speaker Output terminals to the Speaker Input terminals of the M225
subwoofer. If you have two sets of Front Speaker terminals on the receiver, (Speaker A and B)
use Speaker B terminals. Speaker A terminals should be used for the front speakers.
SUBWOOFER SET UP AND CALIBRATION
SUBWOOFER CONTROLS
"Bass Level" Control
This rotary control adjusts the output level of your
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M225 subwoofer and
should be used to balance the level of the subwoofer with that of your main speakers.
Adjust the volume control according to taste, but try to maintain a neutral balance, and not a
"bass-heavy" or "boomy" sound.
NOTE: The Bass Level Control is designed to adjust the balance between your subwoofer
and main speakers and should not be used as a substitute for the bass and loudness
controls on your amplifier or receiver.
FOR SPEAKER INSTALLATION
(SEE DIAGRAMS 4 THROUGH 8)
WARRANTY FOR UNITED STATES
AND CANADA
(see back cover)
WARRANTY OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED
STATES AND CANADA:
Product warranties may be legislated differently from one country to another. Ask your local
dealer for details of the LIMITED WARRANTY applicable in your country.
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