T E C H N O L O G Y
T-PC3.0
Install instructions for TEATRO Soundbar models:
Thank you for purchasing the Phase Technology TEATRO LCR high
definition flat panel sound bar speaker system. The TEATRO sound
bar speaker’s Left-Center Right configuration with Phase
Technology’s Enhanced Voice Technology, EVT™ center channel
design and Spatial Field Expander, SFE™ enable the speaker to
provide outstanding dialogue clarity for movies with an open, wide
sound stage normally obtained with separate component speaker
systems.
The TEATRO sound bar speakers are a compact design made
to fit under flat panel TV’s. For “on wall” applications they come with a
mounting bracket that has adjustments for lining up and vertically
leveling the speaker with the flat panel TV. There are also threaded
inserts located on the rear of the cabinet for applications where
mounting the speakers to a display wall bracket mechanism is
required.
Note: Please check with the mount manufacture for compatibility if
you are using a flat panel display mount that includes speaker mount-
ing brackets. Check the specifications for total weight limitations and
make sure it will support a sound bar speaker of between 25-30 Lbs.
CAUTION: BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE THE MIDRANGE
DOMES OR SFE DRIVERS (LOCATED ON THE SIDES OF THE CABINET)
WHILE HANDLING THE TEATRO PC-3.0.
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When selecting the speaker mounting location, it is prudent to take a
few extra minutes to carefully inspect and measure the wall where
you intend to mount the TEATRO sound bar speakers and your flat
panel display. An inspection of the room or rooms that back up to the
wall you have selected for mounting the TEATRO can often alert you
to potential obstacles. For example, if the wall you want to mount to
happens to be the common wall for a bathroom or kitchen, there is a
good chance you will encounter water or sewer pipes in the wall that
will not be detected by a stud-finder. An electronic stud-finder is a
useful tool to assist you in selecting the speaker placement, but be
cautious as they often give false readings. It is recommended that
wherever possible you try to fasten these mounting brackets to a
vertical stud with the appropriate wood screws. If it is not possible to
mount the brackets over the studs then it is recommended that the
appropriate hollow wall anchors or toggle bolts be used to mount the
TEATRO. Be certain to use at least four of the mounting holes on each
bracket to assure a safe and reliable installation.
Note: to take full advantage of Phase Technology’s Spatial Field
Expander (SFE™), please try to mount the speaker so that the sides of
the speaker cabinet are not obstructed.
Step 1
Determine that the desired mounting location is safe and clear of any
physical obstructions that might hinder the proper installation of the
speakers. If the flat panel monitor is already installed on the wall you
can use it as a guide for the installation of the speakers. For the best
appearance it is recommended that the speaker be installed
symmetrically beneath the monitor. The spacing from the monitor is
not critical so you may use whatever is most appealing aesthetically
but the speakers’ response characteristics will be best if you stay
within a few inches of the display.
Special consideration must be taken to run three (3) sets of speaker
leads to the TEATRO sound bar speakers. One pair each will be
connected to the left and right channel on your amplifier and the
other pair will be used for the center channel. Be certain that you can
get the speaker wire to the locations where you plan to mount the
speaker systems.
Please note that the TEATRO sound bar speakers are designed to
mount very close to the wall and the brackets only allow about 1” of
clearance so be certain to make allowances for this with your speaker
connectors and wire clearances.
We suggest that you use a minimum of AWG #16 wire. Pre-run your
speaker wire to the determined locations and be certain to leave
about two feet of extra wire for the final speaker installation. If the flat
panel monitor is not yet mounted to the wall, mount the display first
before mounting the speakers.
Step 2
Normal mounting for the TEATRO sound bar speaker is centered
directly below the display. Both the speaker and the brackets have a
series of holes that allow for flexibility in mounting. The brackets can
also slide inside each other for left/right positioning adjustments. The
holes in the brackets allow them to be positioned for attaching to 16”
on center studs. There are four identical brackets supplied with the
speaker. Two are mounted to the wall, two are mounted to the rear of
the speaker cabinet.
