Connection
WARNING:
To prevent an electrical shock hazard, always switch off the amplifier or receiver when making
connections to the speaker.
We recommend 18-gauge, or thicker, wire for runs up to 25 feet (8m) and 16-gauge, or thicker, wire for longer
runs. Separate the first few inches of the wire conductors. Strip off
1
⁄
2
inch (12mm) of insulation from the ends
of each speaker wire to expose the two conductors and tightly twist the wire strands.
3
IMPORTANT:
Typically, one side of the
wire is smooth. Connect this side to the
–
(black) connection. The other side has a
rib or stripe. Connect this side to the
+
(red) connection.
surround sound receiver/amplifier
left
front
center
front
right
front
CRC center channel speaker
Setting Up Your Home Theater System
Volume levels:
To obtain the best home theater effect, match the sound levels of each speaker. Home
theater systems include a test signal that simplifies this level matching. Refer to the instructions provided
with your surround sound electronics.
Distance adjustment:
Digital surround sound electronics permits the listener to adjust the relative timing
of the center channel sound. This adjustment affects the quality of the front image of the system. Refer to
the instructions provided with your surround sound electronics.
Bass management —speaker selection:
Surround sound electronics provides adjustments or menus that
permit the listener to direct bass signals to specific channels for the best effect. Generally, with all surround
systems, the center channel mode should be set to SMALL. This setting will divert low bass to the front left
and right speakers (which typically have greater bass capability than the center speaker) and will result in
the greatest total system bass output. Also, if your system includes separate subwoofers, the SMALL setting
ensures that the subwoofers will receive the most bass under all conditions.
Bass management — crossover frequency selection:
Some surround sound electronics provides a choice
of crossover frequencies (the frequency below which bass is diverted to the left, right, or subwoofer
speakers). If a choice is provided, 80Hz will give the best overall results.
Systems with Dolby
®
Pro Logic
®
only:
On older systems with Dolby Pro Logic only, use the NORMAL or
SMALL settings for the center speaker. The PHANTOM setting, which presumes you do not have a center
channel speaker, should not be used.
Using the five-way binding
posts:
The binding posts permit
easy connection to banana
plugs, spade lugs and bare wire.
Insert the wire in the hole and
tighten.
Connect the speaker to the center front terminals
of your surround sound receiver or amplifier.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure to connect
+
to
+
(red) and
–
to
–
(black).
