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If there is no sound
from any of the
speakers:

• Check that receiver/amplifier
is on and a source is playing.

• Check all wires and con-
nections between receiver/
amplifier and speakers. Make
sure all wires are connected.
Make sure none of the speaker
wires are frayed, cut or
punctured.

• Review proper operation of
your receiver/amplifier.

If there is no sound
coming from one
speaker:

• Check the “Balance” control
on your receiver/amplifier.

• Check all wires and con-
nections between receiver/
amplifier and speakers. Make
sure all wires are connected.
Make sure none of the 
speaker wires are frayed, 
cut or punctured.

• In Dolby Digital or DTS
modes, make sure that the
receiver/processor is con-
figured so that the speaker in
question is enabled.

If there is no sound
from the center
speaker:

• Check all wires and connec-
tions between the receiver/
amplifier and speaker. Make
sure all wires are connected.
Make sure none of the
speaker wires are frayed, 
cut or punctured.

• If your receiver/processor is
set in Dolby Pro Logic

®

mode,

make sure the center speaker
is not in phantom mode.

• If your receiver/processor 
is set in Dolby Digital or DTS
mode, make sure the receiver/
processor is configured so
that the center speaker is
enabled.

If the system plays
at low volumes but
shuts off as volume
is increased:

• Check all wires and con-
nections between receiver/
amplifier and speakers. Make
sure all wires are connected.
Make sure none of the speaker
wires are frayed, cut or
punctured.

• If more than one pair of main
speakers is being used, check
the minimum impedance
requirements of your
receiver/amplifier.

If there is low (or
no) bass output
(1500 Array):

• Make sure the connections
to the left and right “Speaker
Inputs” have the correct 
polarity (+ and –).

• Make sure the subwoofer 
is plugged into an active elec-
trical outlet.

• Make sure the Power Switch

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is on.

• In Dolby Digital or DTS
modes, make sure your
receiver/processor is con-
figured so that the subwoofer
and LFE output are enabled.

• Adjust the Subwoofer Level
Control 

¢

.

If there is no sound
from the surround
speakers:

• Check all wires and con-
nections between receiver/
amplifier and speakers. Make
sure all wires are connected.
Make sure none of the speaker
wires are frayed, cut or
punctured.

• Review proper operation of
your receiver/amplifier and its
surround sound features.

• Make sure the movie or TV
show you are watching is
recorded in a surround sound

mode. If it is not, check to see
whether your receiver/amplifier
has other surround modes you 
may use.

• In Dolby Digital or DTS modes,
make sure your receiver/
processor is configured so
that the surround speakers 
are enabled.

• Review the operation of your
DVD player and the jacket of
your DVD to make sure that
the DVD features the desired
Dolby Digital or DTS mode,
and that you have properly
selected that mode using both
the DVD player’s menu and the
DVD disc’s menu.

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Page 4: ...diffuse ambient sound accompanying the main program material heard in the front speakers The low frequency material reproduced by the subwoofer is mostly omnidirectional and this speaker may be placed...

Page 5: ...e surrounds The rear center speaker should not call more attention to itself than the surround speakers 7 1 CHANNEL SYSTEM Some newer surround sound formats utilize left and right surround channels th...

Page 6: ...n module with the opening along your fore arm and using your free hand connect the plug coming from the bottom of the horn assembly into the jack on the top of the enclosure 8 You can now place the ho...

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Page 9: ...response should not over power the room but rather should be adjusted so there is a harmonious blend across the entire musical range Many users have a tendency to set the subwoofer volume too loud ad...

Page 10: ...including the room s size and shape the construction materials used to build the room the listener s position relative to the speakers and the position of the speakers in the room Listen to a variety...

Page 11: ...ceiver amplifier and speakers Make sure all wires are connected Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed cut or punctured If more than one pair of main speakers is being used check the minimum i...

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