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System 1400 and 2400 High Performance Loudspeakers

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The contents of this manual are Copyright ©2009 by Atlantic Technology International, 
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without obligation to modify existing units. 

System 1400 and 2400  

High Performance Loudspeaker 

Components

Thank you for choosing Atlantic Technology products. Your new speaker 
components are precision-crafted to give you years of enjoyable, trouble-free 
service. This manual covers the Atlantic Technology System 1400 and 2400 
speaker components. It will show you how to incorporate these components 
into your present setup, as well as how to assemble a complete system from 
them. The Model 224 SB, 334 SB and 444 SB box-type enclosure subwoofers 
are covered in detail in a separate manual. These systems can be used with 
all current and past sound formats including Stereo, Dolby Surround®, Pro 
Logic IIx®, Dolby Digital 5.1®, Dolby Digital 7.1®, DTS®,  and DTS ES®.

IMPORTANT:

 Although it may seem like asking for driving directions, 

please take a few moments to read all of this booklet. It has many 
helpful tips and ideas on properly setting up and using your system. 
We promise that if you take the time to read and follow these tips 
you’ll get better system performance and more enjoyment.

Unpacking the Speakers

Use care when unpacking the speakers. Remember to keep the original 
boxes and packing material, in the unlikely event the speakers need servic-
ing, or if you move.

Attaching the Grilles

The included metal grilles are held to the front of the enclosures with pow-
erful neodymium magnets. There are depressions on the back of the grille 
that the magnets fit into. Once the speakers are in their final position. Posi-
tion the grille over the magnets on the baffle. (See Figure 1) Move them 
together slowly and when you get close enough, the magnets will draw the 
grille in and hold it tight. Be careful not to get your fingers caught between 
the grille and the cabinet.

NOTE: 

You will notice a threaded insert onthe back of the LR satel-

lites and SR surrounds. This is for bolting the satellites to speaker 
stands that utilize a slotted L-bracket. Use a ¼” x 20 bolt to secure 
the speaker to the stand. 

Table of Contents

  2  Unpacking the Speakers
  2  Attaching the Grilles
  3  Individual Component Descriptions

  3

 

Model 1400 LR and 2400 LR Front Channel Speakers

  3

 

Model 1400C and 2400 C Center Channel Speakers

  3

 

Acoustic Controls

  3

 

Model 1400 SR-z and 2400 SR Surround Speakers

  4  Placement

  4

 

Home Theater

  4

 

Surround Effects and Speaker Locations

  4

 

7.1 Channel Systems

  6

 

Stereo Systems

  6  Connecting Your System
  8  System Setup

  8

 

Bass Management

  8

 

Operation of the Rear Panel Controls on the  
1400C and 2400 C

  8

 

Dipole/Bipole Operation of the 2400 SR Speakers

  9

 

Setting Levels

  9  Mounting
 10  Care of Your Speakers
 11  Specifications

For Future Reference

Record the serial number and date of purchase for each speaker here. The serial number 
is found on the speaker terminal panel on the back of the enclosure.

Serial Number

Serial Number

Serial Number

Date of Purchase

Summary of Contents for 1400 LR S

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual System 1400 and 2400 High Performance Loudspeaker Components System 2400 System 1400 ...

Page 2: ...stem performance and more enjoyment Unpacking the Speakers Use care when unpacking the speakers Remember to keep the original boxesandpackingmaterial intheunlikelyeventthespeakersneedservic ing or if you move Attaching the Grilles Theincludedmetalgrillesareheldtothefrontof theenclosureswithpow erful neodymium magnets There are depressions on the back of the grille thatthemagnetsfitinto Oncethespea...

Page 3: ...lly Theyarealsomagneticallyshieldedand can be placed directly adjacent to your TV set with no adverse effects on thetelevision spicture Bothcanbetiltedontheirdedicatedbasetoprovide optimum sonic coverage of the listening area Acoustic Controls System1400Cand2400Cincludesuniqueacousticcontrolstohelpmaxi mizeitsperformanceinyourroom Thesecontrolsareexplainedingreater detail on page 8 Model 1400 SR z...

Page 4: ...or a group of listeners and reducing the need to sit in a pre cise sweet spot Surround Effects and Speaker Locations The 2400 SR s shape allows great flexibility in placement Due to the swit chable Dipole Bipole design it s possible to place the speakers almost any where within the rear third of the room and get good results However the best location for surround speakers is straight out to the si...

Page 5: ...o the sides of the seating area and approximately 1 2 feet 3 6 meter above the listener s ear level Subwoofer placement is dependent on room size and shape Experiment to find a location that produces the smoothest response Surround Back Speakers should be placed approximately 1 2 feet 3 6 meter above the listener s ear level and 30 off the center axis Direct radiators 1400 or 2400 LRs may be used ...

Page 6: ... further information regardingspecialcircumstances Theterminalsthemselvesaredesignedto allow the use of very heavy speaker wire or connectors Be sure to tighten them securely but don t over tighten them WARNING To prevent risk of electrical shock or damage to your equipment always switch off the amplifier or receiver when making any system connections Youcanconnectyourspeakersbyusingavarietyof aud...

Page 7: ...ruction Manual 7 System Wiring System Wiring LEFT CENTER RIGHT LEFT SURROUND RIGHT SURROUND Be sure to connect red on the speaker to red on the ampli fier and black on the speaker to black on the amplifier ...

Page 8: ...g area we recommend that you begin with the dipole mode as this usually deliv ers the most involving and believable surround performance in most situ ations However as noted above feel free to experiment with both switch positions When using as front height speakers we recommend starting in the Bipole mode System Setup System Setup Bass Management Some older surround sound decoders and receivers o...

Page 9: ...sesystemswillplayveryloudlywhenprovidedwithenoughundistorted power to do so If necessary consult your dealer orAtlantic Technology for additional information Mounting x 20 insert 1400 LR or 2400 LR Speaker Figure 5 Speaker stand with slotted L bracket x 20 bolt Mounting System 1400 and 2400 LR speakers can be mounted in different ways On Stands Speakerstandsarerecommendedtoelevatethesatellitestoth...

Page 10: ...tachthembyliningupthemagnetdepressionsinthebackofthegrilleswith themagnetsonthespeakerbaffleandslowlymovingthemcloseruntilthey connect with each other Avoidplacingyourspeakersindirectsunlightornearasourceof heatthat may over time damage the finish IMPORTANT SAVE YOUR BOXES If you can do so save the car tons packing pieces and plastic bags that came with your speakers They will be useful in case yo...

Page 11: ...tivity 88dB 89dB 89dB 90dB 90dB 90dB Recommended 10 100 Watts RMS 10 125 Watts RMS 10 100 Watts RMS 10 140 Watts RMS 10 140 Watts RMS 10 140 Watts RMS Amplifier Power Magnetic Shielding Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Dimensions w grilles 63 8 x 10 x 7 12 x 71 8 x 65 8 121 4 x 8 x 53 8 63 8 x 1215 16 x 7 145 8 x 7 x 7 111 8 x 10 x 7 W x H x D 160 x 265 x 177mm 316 x 181 x 168mm 312 x 203 x 137mm 160 x 325 x...

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