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System8000

Micro Reference Series
6-Piece Speaker System with
PowerVent

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Powered Subwoofer

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Summary of Contents for System8000

Page 1: ...System8000 Micro Reference Series 6 Piece Speaker System with PowerVent Powered Subwoofer ...

Page 2: ...net that may impede the flow of air near the heat sink surfaces 9 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators stoves or other products that produce heat 10 Power Sources The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product 11 Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with...

Page 3: ...ross the front stage Each speaker houses a Boston built high power 31 2 89mm midrange driver and our 3 4 19mm wide dispersion dome tweeter to provide articulate dialog and lifelike imaging Completing the system are two compact Micro80e rear effects speakers for realistic three dimensional cinema sound The front satellites and rear effects speakers include wall mount brackets for complete placement...

Page 4: ...the red and black connections by using the markings on the wire 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 to the red connection Micro80x Satellites and Micro80c Center Channel Using the five way binding posts The binding posts permit easy connection to banana plugs pins spade lugs and bare wire The m...

Page 5: ...s Dolby Pro Logic Systems The subwoofer and front satellites should be wired to connections for the front left and right speakers Even though the System8000 has a separate subwoofer when you use speaker level connections the two Micro80x satellites and Micro80pv subwoofer look to your receiver like a pair of conventional large speakers Set the center channel mode on your receiver to NORMAL This wi...

Page 6: ... find it easier to use one of the following alternative wiring plans The resulting sound will be the same Option 2 Connect the speaker terminals on the Micro80pv to the left and right main or front speaker outputs of your receiver and to the Micro80x satellites Main speakers Center speaker Right Left Left Micro80x Receiver Right Micro80x L R Speaker level in Micro80pv Subwoofer Micro80c Surround s...

Page 7: ...ce to face with about an inch 25mm between them While listening to music reverse the connections at one speaker only You ll hear a dramatic change in sound The connection that yields the fuller and louder sound is the correct one After checking the satellites you can perform this same test with the subwoofer by reversing the speaker wires at one of its two pairs of terminal connectors If the bass ...

Page 8: ... distortion also known as clipping Dolby Pro Logic Systems Use an RCA cable not included to connect your receiver s Sub out jack to the Line in jack on the Micro80pv as shown below Set the center and surround channel modes to NORMAL This will send all the bass to the subwoofer Main speakers Center speaker Right Left Left Micro80x Receiver Right Micro80x Micro80c Surround speakers Right Left Left M...

Page 9: ...BWOOFER YES on your receiver s setup menu Use the wiring diagram shown on page 8 If your Dolby Digital receiver has a fixed nonadjustable subwoofer low pass crossover setting below 100Hz you may find the system sounds better when wired with both speaker wire and line level connections to the subwoofer as shown below Select SMALL for the front left right speakers the center channel speaker and the ...

Page 10: ...vel connections begin with a setting around 11 00 o clock Your actual setting may vary due to personal taste pro gram material and subwoofer placement NOTE Power is always supplied to the subwoofer electronics unless it is unplugged The auto on circuitry only activates or deactivates the power amplifier Volume Line level in L R Speaker level in BostonAcoustics Micro80pv Powered Audio Video Subwoof...

Page 11: ...d essential for realistic cinema sound To achieve the best surround sound place the Micro80e so its sound is diffused around the listen ing area They may be placed above ear level facing out or below ear level facing up No matter how the speakers are placed avoid aiming them directly at the listeners Micro80c Center Channel Placement This low profile dedicated speaker is designed to rest unobtrusi...

Page 12: ...ing on a surface other than drywall consult a knowledgeable installer about the proper hardware to use on your wall If you are running speaker wire behind the wall drill a 1 2 12mm hole 3 4 19mm below the top toggle wing hole Attach bracket to wall with machine screws and toggle wings as shown below Connect speaker wire to speaker Attach speaker to bracket with flathead machine screw 1 1 2 2 3 3 4...

Page 13: ...thread exposed If mounting on drywall use plastic anchors not included Consult a knowledgeable installer about the proper hardware to use on your wall If you are running speaker wire behind the wall drill a 1 2 12mm hole 1 25mm below the top screw hole Connect the speaker wire to the speaker Slip the bracket speaker assembly onto the screws 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Wall Mounting the Micro80e Effects Spea...

Page 14: ... with all surround systems including Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Digital the center channel mode should be set to NORMAL or SMALL This setting diverts low bass to the subwoofer and results in the greatest total system bass output The PHANTOM setting which presumes you do not have a center channel speaker should not be used Surround Channel Mode If your electronics have a surround channel mode it sho...

Page 15: ...ur Micro80x Satellites The Micro80x satellite may be wall mounted using the included keyhole bracket Troubleshooting Subwoofer does not make sound 1 Check to ensure the subwoofer s AC power cord is properly plugged in If the outlet being used is controlled by a switch make sure the switch is on 2 If the power cord is properly attached but the pilot light does not illuminate the AC fuse may be blow...

Page 16: ...suse accidents shipping or repairs or modifications by anyone other than an authorized Boston Acoustics service representative This warranty is void if the serial number has been removed or defaced This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If Service Seems Necessary First contact the dealer from whom you purchased the System8000...

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