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NTRODUCTION
Infinity PHI Series
The PHI Series of loudspeakers continues Infinity’s longstanding
commitment to accurate sound reproduction. Our drivers, precision dividing
networks and rigid, well-braced enclosures combine to deliver uncom -
promised performance in any stereo or multichannel home theater system.
In addition, PHI Series speakers, except for the powered subwoofers,
are magnetically shielded for safe placement adjacent to a television.
Unpacking the System
Carefully unpack the system. If you suspect damage from transit,
report it immediately to your dealer and/or delivery service. Keep the
shipping carton and packing materials for future use. Open the
package and verify the following contents for the:
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Before deciding where to best place your speakers, survey your room an
study Figures 1 and 2. The illustrations depict how to position the PHI 51
system. The PHI 21 system should be positioned according to the same
principles, but of course without Center Channel and Surround speakers.
Figure 1. In this overhead view of a typical installation, satellite
speakers are used to reproduce sound for the front and surround channels.
The center channel reproduces sound and dialogue.The powered
subwoofer provides bass for effects and music.
Figure 2.This figure shows an alternative layout which may be more
suitable for some rooms.
Couch
Left
Front
Channel
Left
Surround
Channel
Right
Surround
Channel
Right
Front
Channel
Center
Channel
Subwoofer
Couch
Left
Front
Channel
Left
Surround
Channel
Right
Surround
Channel
Right
Front
Channel
Center
Channel
Subwoofer
5 m combined subwoofer signal cable/ trigger cable.
2 lengths of 12 m speaker cable for rear speakers.
3 lengths of 6 m speaker cable for front and center speakers
5 m combined subwoofer signal cable/ trigger cable.
2 lengths of 6 m speaker cable for satellite speakers
Wall brackets
Wall
brackets
Floor stands x 4
Floor stands x 2
Powered Sub
Powered Sub
Satellite Speakers
Satellite Speakers
Center
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