WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF
MIRAGE LOUDSPEAKERS
We are sure you will enjoy this superb product. The following advice is
offered to facilitate proper installation of your
MIRAGE
speakers in your
home. Extensive research along with great care at every design stage has
enabled
MIRAGE
to produce speakers with extraordinary performance
characteristics: a performance level that is equal, or superior to other
loudspeakers costing many times their price. The finest components and
materials, made with sophisticated manufacturing and quality control ensure
that you will enjoy this exceptional performance for many years.
IMPORTANT: Please retain the carton and packing material for this
MIRAGE product to protect it in the event it ever has to be shipped to
a service center for repair. Product received damaged by a service center
that has been shipped by the end user in other than the original
packaging, will be repaired, refurbished and properly packaged for return
shipment at the end user’s expense.
POSITIONING & CONNECTING YOUR
MIRAGE OM-SERIES SPEAKERS
For best performance, please follow the guidelines outlined below:
Left and Right Main Speakers
For best stereo separation, we recommend the speaker pair be placed 6 to
10 feet (2-3 m) apart and a minimum of 15-inches (40cm) from the rear
wall. The distance from the loudspeakers to the listener should be about 1
to 1.5 times the distance separating the speakers.
See Figures 1, 2, 3 or
4 for connection and Figures 6 or 7 for placement.
Center Channel Speaker
The purpose of the center channel speaker is to ensure that the central
audio image, including actors’ voices, appears to emanate from the screen.
For best results the center channel speaker should be located directly
above, or below the TV screen.
See Figure 1 for connection and
Figure 7 for placement.
NOTE: The Omnipolar® OM-C2 will perform well installed in a wall unit
or built into a custom installation, provided there is a minimum of 10-12-
inches (25-30cm) of free space between the speaker and the enclosure
back and sides. For optimum performance, we recommend that this
product be placed where it's sound radiation pattern will benefit from
walls, or other reflective boundary surfaces.
Surround/Effects Speakers
Surround effects speakers should be positioned adjacent to and slightly
behind the primary listening area, on the rear wall or in the ceiling to pro-
vide the sense of spaciousness and ambiance for either Dolby Pro Logic™
or the new Dolby Digital™ Surround source formats.
See Figure 1 for
connection and Figure 7 for placement.
MIRAGE Powered Subwoofers
Low frequencies are essentially non-directional, so your subwoofer may be
placed anywhere in the listening room, without affecting the stereo image
of your main speakers. However, placement too near the corner of the
room may result in “boomy” bass performance. Positioning the subwoofer
further from the corner will normally result in more detailed and accurate
performance. For larger rooms, two or more subwoofers may be used.
Refer to the connection instructions in the Owner’s Manual of
your Subwoofer.
Connection Methods for Model OM-6
1.
For ease of hook-up, use the Speaker Level Connection as you would a
non-powered speaker. Be sure to set the Input Selector Switch to the
center (Speaker Level) position.
See Figure 5 for connection and
Figures 6 or 7 for placement.
2.
If your system has Left/Right Pre-amp Outputs and Left/Right Main
Amplifier Inputs, we recommend the Low Level Connection for best
sonic performance. Use RCA interconnect cables with a “Y” connector.
See Figure 5 for connection and Figures 6 or 7 for
placement.
Be sure to set the Input Selector Switch to the upper
(180°) or lower (0°) position.
3.
We recommend that you
DO NOT USE
the Subwoofer Output(s)
of an A/V Receiver or Processor to feed the Low Level Input of the
OM-6. This method deteriorates performance by duplicating crossover
slopes.
QUICK SET UP GUIDE FOR OM-6 & OM-8
1.
If so featured, ensure that your receiver or AV processor is set for Large
main (left & right) speakers.
2
Turn the Subwoofer Output on your receiver or AV processor Off. For
5.1-channel AV Processors, switch the LFE Channel Off to direct Low
Frequency Effects to the front left and right speakers.
3.
Ensure that all binding posts and terminal connections are firmly hand
tightened.
4.
The rotary Level Control adjusts the bass output level of the subwoofer
section of the OM-6 or OM-8. If Using the Speaker Level Connection
Method: The 12 o’clock position produces balanced output between
low, mid and high frequencies. For more bass output, rotate clockwise.
If Using the Low Level Connection Method: Since each
receiver/processor produces different output levels, experiment to find
the most suitable selection for your listening needs.
5.
In either Speaker Level or Low Level Connection, the Low Frequency
(LF) EQ. Control adjusts the extreme low frequency characteristics. It is
continuously variable from –3dB through 0 to +3dB to precisely match
the subwoofer section of these powered models with the acoustics of
your listening room. If bass is too boomy and lacks detail, adjust this
control counter-clockwise until desired performance is achieved.
CAUTION: To avoid serious amplifier damage if using a bridged output
amplifier, DO NOT USE the Low Level Connection Method.
NOTE: In Home Theater Applications, the Red LED, which is located on
the lower grille panel of the OM-6 & OM-8 may occasionally switch off
during extended periods of dialogue, when low frequency information is
absent. The LED will switch back to Red (On) when the internal amplifier
senses the return of low frequency signals.
CABINET CARE
Black high gloss finished models should be polished periodically to
preserve the luster. A soft, dirt-free cloth and high quality furniture
polish shall be used for this purpose. Wood grain, and satin, (white or black)
finished models should be gently wiped clean from time to time with a
damp cloth to remove any dust or stains. To remove dust from the grille
cloth, use the brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner or a slightly
dampened sponge.
WARRANTY OUTSIDE OF THE
UNITED STATES AND CANADA
Outside of North America, the warranty may be changed to comply with
local regulations. Ask your local
MIRAGE
dealer for details of the LIMITED
WARRANTY applicable in your country.
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