Episode ES-500T Series, Owner'S Manual

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ES-500T Series Soundbar Owner's Manual
Connecting and Calibrating
Proper Connections are important to the performance of any loudspeaker within an audio system.
Performing the following steps will ensure proper connections for optimum speaker performance:
1. At each loudspeaker connection, ensure that the outer jacket is separated by at least 2 inches.
2. Strip the insulation on each conductor approximately ¼” and insert into the speaker terminals.
A. Ensure that there are no stray strands of wire protruding from the connectors.
B. Observe proper polarity (+ to + and – to – ) for each speaker and at the amplifier).
3. Turn on the home theater receiver and calibrate all loudspeakers in the system according to the receiver
(or surround processor) manufacturer’s instructions.
Verifying Phase
When proper polarity is not maintained, the speakers play at the opposite ‘time’ from each other, or out of
phase. The result is audio with lack of bass and vocals that sound thin or distant. If during or after calibrating
your receiver you suspect the sound is not right and you cannot see any markings on the wire to verify polarity
is correct, try this simple test:
1. Sit in the normal listening position for the system.
2. Play some music with your receiver set to Mono.
3. Listen to the music and observe the audio.
A.
Does the bass sound full and even with the other audio?
B. Do the vocals sound centered and even in volume?
If either of the answers are YES, follow steps 3 and 4 with the other loudspeakers in the system.
4. Turn off your receiver and reverse the connections for one of the speakers.
5. Repeat your test at the same volume level. When the sound has the loudest and best sounding
bass, and vocals are centered and clear, your connections are correct and in-phase.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE GRILLE
•The grill is held by pins. To remove the grill, pull gently around the edge away from the speaker, slowly
working your way from one end of the speaker to the other .
•To re-install, align the grill pins with the cups in the speaker and push into place.
CLEANING
• Use a dampened soft cloth or paper towel to clean the cabinet. The grill is best cleaned by brushing it off
with a lint-free cloth.
WARRANTY
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Episode Soundbar Speakers have a Lifetime Limited Warranty. This warranty includes parts and labor
repairs on all components found to be defective in material or workmanship under normal conditions
of use. This warranty shall not apply to products which have been abused, modified or disassembled.
Products to be repaired under this warranty must be returned to SnapAV or a designated service center
with prior notification and an assigned return authorization number (RA).