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FS-7.1 7-Channel Soundbar
Receiver Setup
Receiver Setup for use with FS-7.1
Setting the OUTPUT Levels:
1. In the Receiver Setup Menu:
a. Go to Speakers or Audio Setup, Find Speaker Loudness
or Volume
b. For the Left, Center, and Right Channels, lower the output of
each to a -3dB, (minus 3dB).
c. For each Rear and/or Surround Channel, Left and Right, leave
the output at 0dB.
2. If you have a particularly big room, or want a little more surround effect,
then raise the Surround Channels to +1 or +2dB (leaving the front Left,
Center, and Right channels at -3dB).
Setting the Delay Distance on Your Receiver for
Best Results
The FS-7.1 will deliver convincing 3-dimensional surround sound from
it's single enclosure. For maximum effect, we recommend you set your
receiver as follows:
Most AV Receivers today make it pretty easy to set the “Time Delay” for
each of the different channels. In the Receiver Setup, usually in the Speaker
menu area, one option will be “Delay” or “Distance.” It will then take you to
each Channel and ask you to enter the “number of feet” you normally sit
from each speaker.
1. For the Left, Center, and Right Channels, for example, if your listening
position is 10ft from the front of the speaker bar, then enter “10 feet”
for the left Channel, “10 feet” for the Center Channel, and “10 feet” for
the right Channel. Simply measure the distance from where you sit to
the front of the speaker bar and enter that number.
Sounds from the left and right Side Surround and left and right Back
Surround Channels come from the speakers at each end of the FS-7.1,
which are angled to the side.
2. Set the distance for the surround chanels the same as for the front
channels. For example, if the fronts are set to "10 feet," set the side and
back surround channels to "10 feet" also.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The power recommendation for this speaker system
assumes that you will not operate your amplifier/receiver in a way that
produces distortion. Even rugged speakers like these can be damaged by
an amplifier driven into audible distortion. The harsh amplifier distortion
(“clipping”) that occurs in this situation will eventually cause damage to
the speaker system. This type of damage may be cumulative and can build
up over time, as the amplifier is driven into overload again and again. Such
damage is easily identifiable through examination of the damaged speaker’s
voice coil and is not covered by the warranty.
This speaker will play very loudly when provided with enough undistorted
power to do so. If necessary, consult your dealer or Atlantic Technology for
additional information.