Monitor Audio Platinum 100 II, Initial Setup Manual

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SettingUp
2-ChannelPositioning
When arranging a 2-channel system, the listening position and the loudspeakers should form an equilateral triangle.
The speakers should be positioned approximately 6 - 10 feet (1.8 - 3m) apart. The ideal distance from the rear wall
varies depending on the speaker (see guide below), however, the speakers need to be a minimum of 3 feet (91cm)
from the side walls.
• Platinum 100 II: 8 - 18 inches (20 - 45cm)
• Platinum 200 II: 18 - 24 inches (45 - 60cm)
• Platinum 300 II and 500 II: up to 36 inches (91cm)
When setting up the speakers, experimentation is strongly advised, as environmental acoustics and personal preference
differ with every installation. If there is insufficient bass present for example, try moving your speakers closer to a
wall. The opposite approach is recommended if there is excessive bass. In addition, please see the information on the
supplied USB referring to port bungs. If stereo imaging is being lost, try ‘toeing-in’ the speakers slightly. The sound
should appear to originate from the centre point between the speakers, not the speakers themselves.
AVPositioning
Please refer to the illustration below and on page 4 for the ideal angles and positions of each speaker in your surround
system. The speakers should be distanced from the wall according to the requirements of the speaker, which are listed
in the 2-Channel Positioning section (page 3).
If the sound is too bass heavy or there is bass boom from the room when playing music (without a subwoofer), try
moving the loudspeakers slightly further away from the wall(s) or adjusting the crossover frequency settings for the
speakers and/or sub. Also try changing the subwoofer’s position. If this is not possible, then try the supplied port
bungs. Please refer to the full manual on the supplied USB for more information.
The Platinum II Centre channel speaker should be positioned so that it is pointing at the viewing position and at
approximate ear height. If it is below or above ear height, use the rubber feet supplied to angle it slightly
An example of a Platinum 7.1 system consisting of PL300 II front Left/ Right, a PLC350 II centre channel and PL100 II surrounds.
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