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HTS-10 Home-Theater System – Owner’s Manual

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Refer to Figure 9 to identify the controls of your subwoofer’s internal amplifier:

High-Level Input and Output terminals

Low-Level Input jacks: connect to preamplifier outputs

Crossover Frequency: controls upper-corner roll-off point

Power-On Indicator

Volume Control: controls volume of subwoofer

Turn off your entire audio system prior to connecting your subwoofer. 

Connect your subwoofer to an unswitched AC wall outlet. 

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CAUTION

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WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD – DO NOT OPEN.
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CUIDADO: PELIGRO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO – NO ABRIR.

Digital Technology

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Summary of Contents for Infinity HTS-10

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual HTS 10 Home Theater System ...

Page 2: ...tes pour les opérations et l entretien service dans les manuels fournis avec l appareil ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRO DUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND C A U T I O N RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CUIDADO PELIGRO DE CHOQUE ELEC...

Page 3: ...Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides infor mation with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wir...

Page 4: ...er System read and then follow all instructions listed in this manual as well as those found in the owner s manuals of associated components in your audio system Save all instructions for future reference UNPACKING THE SPEAKERS Carefully unpack the speakers If you suspect damage from transit report it immediately to your dealer and or delivery service Keep the shipping cartons and packing material...

Page 5: ...fects and music PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM The satellite speakers are used to reproduce sound for front and surround channels Before deciding where to best place your speakers survey your room and study Figure 1 TELEVISION SOFA SATELLITE SPEAKER For Left Channel POWERED SUBWOOFER SATELLITE SPEAKER For Right Channel SATELLITE SPEAKER For Left Surround SATELLITE SPEAKER For Right Surround SATELLITE SPEAKE...

Page 6: ...al importance because it is essential that the subwoofer integrates smoothly with the entire system Setting the subwoofer s volume level too high will result in an overpowering boomy bass Setting the volume level too low will negate the effect of the subwoofer We recommend placing the subwoofer at least 2 to 3 feet away from a television or a computer s disc drive system to prevent smearing the co...

Page 7: ...to a wall or corner If bass becomes too heavy try turning the subwoofer with the port facing away from the wall This will tend to diminish bass output It may take some time and patience to find the most pleasing acoustic location for your sub woofer Testing for sonic balance and blending should always be made for your normal listening position using a wide range of source material As a starting po...

Page 8: ...lly in three positions on a shelf as shown in Figure 4 Set each speaker flat or push the speakers gently back for a 20 tilt Rotate the logo to match the orientation of the speaker To provide a 10 tilt down angle loosen the bracket screw on the rear door with the hex wrench included and adjust the bracket to Bracket Open Position 1 Tighten the bracket screw when you have reached the desired angle N...

Page 9: ...crews with long threads Test the mounting thoroughly before installation To mount the speaker vertically on a wall fasten the wood screws not included to a wall stud leaving a 3 16 clearance between the base of the screw head and the wall If desired loosen the bracket screw adjust the bracket angle and tighten the bracket screw NOTE You may want to route the wires before tightening the bracket scr...

Page 10: ...may want to route the wires before tightening the bracket screw see Figure 8 on page 11 Then orient the speaker horizontally align the crossholes on the rear of the speaker with the screws and slide the speaker down Rotate the logo to match the orientation of the speaker Slide Speaker Down Onto Wood Screws 6 Wood Screws fasten to wall stud HORIZONTAL MOUNTING USING BRACKET Loosen Screw Rotate Brac...

Page 11: ...n each speaker Similarly connect the black terminals in the same way Do not reverse polarities i e to or to when making connections Doing so will cause poor imaging and diminished bass response After making your connections route the wires through either hole in the door as shown in Figure 8 NOTE You may need to loosen the bracket screw to open the door further After you finish connecting your sys...

Page 12: ...uts Crossover Frequency controls upper corner roll off point Power On Indicator Volume Control controls volume of subwoofer Turn off your entire audio system prior to connecting your subwoofer Connect your subwoofer to an unswitched AC wall outlet CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CUIDADO PELIGRO DE CHOQUE ELECT...

Page 13: ...one end of each stereo pair of leads to your receiver processor s left and right outputs and connect the other end to the corresponding left and right LOW LEVEL INPUTS on the subwoofer This cable is included with the system TURN OFF ALL POWER Figure 10 NOTE If your receiver processor has only one subwoofer output it is recommended that you use the supplied Y connector as shown SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER ...

Page 14: ...nt left and right satellites as shown in Figure 11 The additional speaker wires required for this connection method are not included with the system Figure 11 IMPORTANT AMPLIFIER OUTPUTS RIGHT LEFT SPKR In SPKR Out L R 50 150 L R Low Level In Crossover Frequency Volume Power Phase Min Max L SATELLITE Rear View R SATELLITE Rear View SUBWOOFER The subwoofer has a variable frequency control that can ...

Page 15: ...age the satellite speakers and possibly the subwoofer Whenever changing cables pulling plugs etc ALWAYS TURN OFF ALL EQUIPMENT includ ing the subwoofer This prevents transients from entering the speakers and prevents electrical energy from reaching you Keep all connections out of the reach of children OPERATING THE SYSTEM Check the speakers for playback by first setting the audio system volume con...

Page 16: ... on the low frequency capabilities of your satellite speakers system placement and other factors affecting the mid bass region a When using the HTS 10 System in a Dolby Digital or DTS home theater system with a dedicated LFE Low Frequency Effects output set this control knob to 150Hz full clockwise position Set your receiver processor speaker mode to small or high pass for all channels Some receiv...

Page 17: ...es do not require any routine maintenance When needed use a soft cloth dampened with water only to remove any fingerprints or to wipe off dust Clean the grille by gentle vacuuming or with a damp cloth NOTE Do not use any cleaning products or polishes on the enclosure or grille IN CASE OF TROUBLE Before consulting your dealer try these simple troubleshooting steps If the sound quality is distorted ...

Page 18: ... 100mm magnetically shielded polypropylene cone High Frequency One 1 2 12 5mm magnetically shielded polycarbonate dome tweeter Width 4 1 2 114mm Height 8 1 2 216mm Depth 5 1 2 140mm 3 4 lb 1 6 kg Frequency Response 3dB 45Hz 150Hz Output RMS 75W Driver 8 Crossover 50Hz 150Hz Frequency continuously variable Cabinet Finish Ebony Pica Height 13 1 4 337mm Width 11 1 2 292mm Depth 11 1 2 292mm 26 lbs 11...

Page 19: ...HTS 10 Home Theater System Owner s Manual 19 2 52 64mm Bracket Crosshole Bracket Crosshole SATELLITE MOUNTING TEMPLATE ...

Page 20: ... and related Infinity publications are therefore subject to change without notice 2001 Infinity Systems Inc 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury NY 11797 USA 800 553 3332 www infinitysystems com Infinity is a registered trademark of Infinity Systems Inc Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems Inc P N HTS10OM5 01 ...

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