RECEIVER
LEFT REAR
SPEAKER
RIGHT REAR
SPEAKER
PL900 SPEAKER SYSTEM:
Contents of Carton:
1 Satellite Speaker
HOW TO PLACE YOUR SYSTEM COMPONENTS:
The optimum listening position is at the tip of the so-called “stereo
triangle”(Fig.1). The equilibrium between the right and left stereo channels is
best in this position, providing the most balanced and realistic sound
reproduction.Your AR speakers will operate most efficiently when they are
located in parts of the room with “hard” acoustics, i.e., areas including hard,
smooth surfaces such as walls and wooden furniture. The speakers should
radiate the sound from this hard area into the “softer” parts of the room
containing sound-absorbing elements such as upholstered furniture, carpets
and so on. Make sure that there are no sound-absorbing obstacles between the
speakers and your listening position, as this will muffle the sound and impair
your listening pleasure.Your PL900 Series speakers are fully shielded for use in
audio/video applications. This allows you to place any of the speakers next to
the television without affecting picture quality. If you are using other speakers,
be sure to locate them at least 3 feet away from the television to avoid
interference to the set’s picture. The speakers should be installed at least 1
foot away from the side walls. This prevents exaggerated “booming” bass and
helps to produce more balanced, detailed sound reproduction.If possible, the
speakers should be installed so that the tweeters are on the same level as the
listener's ears. If you install the speakers in a wall unit, take care to ensure that
the fronts of the speakers are flush with the front of the wall unit.
CONNECTING THE SURROUND SPEAKERS:
Strip the insulation from the connection cable ends and twist the ends tightly or
tin them with solder. Then insert the ends in the connection terminals and
secure them.
Caution:
Take care to ensure that the speaker cables are
connected with the correct polarity!Connect the negative amplifier output
terminal (black) to the negative connection terminal of the AR speaker (also
black). Proceed in the same way to connect the positive terminals, which are
normally red. Standard speaker connection cables normally have a colored
marking or indentation in the surface of the insulation to distinguish the two
leads from one another.
IMPORTANT:
Always connect the red (+) terminal on the Receiver to the red (+) terminal on
the corresponding Speaker i.e. Front Left. Connect the corresponding black (-)
terminal on the Receiver to the black (-) terminal on the same Speaker. Continue
until all of the speakers have been connected in this manner.
CONNECTION WITH SPEAKER WIRE
SATELLITE STAND-MOUNTING: (fig2)
STEP 1 – Screw the provided lock-nuts onto
both threaded ends of the stand tube.
STEP 2 – Connect the stand tube to the base by
turning the base clockwise until it is tight.
Thread the lock-nut onto the stand tube and
tighten against the base – locking it into place.
STEP 3 – Connect the speaker to the stand by
turning the speaker clockwise until it is tight
and lined up with the base. Tighten the lock-nut
against the speaker and lock it into place.
STEP 4 – Connect the speaker wire to the 5-way
binding posts making sure the
positive and negative wires are connected
properly. Failure to match the polarity will result
in the speakers being out of phase.
SATELLITE WALL-MOUNTING: (fig3)
STEP 1 – After marking the level location on the
wall, mount the wall plate to the wall using the
included hardware. Make sure your screws are
securely mounted into the wall studs or that the
proper anchors are used for a hollow wall
application.
STEP 2 – Securely fasten the bracket head to the
back of the speaker using the included hardware.
STEP 3 – Connect the two bracket components together by placing the
mounting pin on the wall plate into the bracket head mounted to the back
of the speaker.
STEP 4 – Adjust the speaker positioning by swiveling left or right to create a
focused listening position.
NO SOUND FROM THE SATELLITE SPEAKERS.
•
Be sure the Receiver’s POWER Switch is in the ON position.
•
Check the Receiver’s Volume Control Setting - if it is all the way
down, there won’t be any sound.
•
Check that the Receiver’s Isurround mode is on, and that your source
material is surround encoded and not stereo only.
•
Be sure that the Receiver’s Speaker Selector switch is turned to
the position [A or B, 1 or 2] that you have your Front speakers
connected to. If the Receiver has a headphone jack, you can use
headphones to check the Receiver
for
output.
ATTENTION IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
Please read these instructions thoroughly before attempting to operate your AR
Surround System. Be sure to save this manual for future reference. Also save
your bill of sale, as it may be required for warranty service.
CLEANING:
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
ATTACHMENTS:
Do not use attachments not recommended by AR as they may cause hazards.
WATER and MOISTURE:
Do not use the AR Speaker System near water - for example: near a bath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement,near a swimming pool, or
similar locations.
HEAT:
The AR Surround System should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
ACCESSORIES:
Do not place the AR Speaker System on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket
or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the product. Use only with brackets and stands
recommended by AR or sold with the AR Speaker System. Any mounting of the
speakers should follow AR’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by AR.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY:
Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the AR Speaker System.
SPECIFICATION:
Satellites:
Driver Compliment: Dual 4" with 30mm Super Tweeter
Frequency Response: 100Hz-50kHz +/-3dB
Sensitivity: 88dB, 2.83V/1meter
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
Recommended Amplifier Power: 5 to 75 watts
Finish: Extruded Aluminum
Dimensions: 12.25”H x 5.25"w x 4.375"D
fig 2
fig 3
LEFT FRONT
AVANT GAUCHE
FRONTAL IZQUIERDO
CENTER FRONT
CENTRE-AVANT
CENTRO FRONTAL
RIGHT FRONT
AVANT DROIT
FRONTAL DERECHO
LEFT REAR
ARRIÈRE
GAUCHE
POSTERIOR
IZQUIERDO
LISTENING AREA
ZONE DʼÉCOUTE
CAMPO AUDITIVO
RIGHT REAR
ARRIÈRE DROIT
POSTERIOR
DERECHO
fig 1
SUBWOOFER
HAUT-PARLEUR
DE GRAVES
ALTAVOZ DE
SUBGRAVES
Hex Nut
Hex Nut
Round Nut
