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FINISHING THE INSTALLATION
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The StageFront Pro1870LCR and Pro2870LCR models feature Boundary
Compensation and Pod Level controls in addition to those for Treble and Midrange
levels. These controls are also on the front for acoustic fi ne-tuning after placement,
as shown in
Figure 8
. Adjust these controls as follows:
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If a Pro LCR is placed in a cabinet or position where the loudspeaker is closer than
2 to 3 feet from a room boundary, such as a wall, and the sound is ‘boomy’, please
switch the Boundary Compensation switch on. You may need to also adjust the
Midrange level when using this switch.
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The Pod Level control allows you to adjust the level of the Tweeter and Midrange in
relation to the woofer(s) of the loudspeaker. If you are getting ‘boomy’ response after
adjusting the Midrange level and the Boundary Compensation switch, you may need
to increase the level of the Pod in relation to the woofer(s). If you are getting thin or
‘tinny’ response after adjusting the Tweeter level and the Boundary Compensation
switch, you may need to decrease the pod level in relation to the woofer(s).
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Please remember to also check the settings of your receiver or processor if you
cannot achieve satisfactory sound once you have tried adjusting the controls of
the loudspeaker.
INSTALLING THE GRILLE
If desired, at each loudspeaker, carefully fi t the grille to its cabinet. Starting with one
corner, gently press the grille frame around the loudspeaker’s edge, pushing it in at
each of the four recessed holes. When properly installed, the edges of the grille will
be nearly fl ush in appearance with the cabinet.
OPERATION
LISTENING AT HIGHER VOLUMES
Achieving a reasonable volume of sound in a large room requires more amplifi er
power than it does in a small room. It is possible to turn the volume up so high
that the amplifi er runs out of power. This creates “clipping” distortion, which will
make treble sound very harsh and unmusical. When you hear harsh-sounding
treble from any good loudspeaker, turn the volume down immediately! Those
harsh sounds are masking much more powerful ultra-high-frequency sound
spikes, which will quickly damage any fi ne loudspeaker. You are much less likely
to damage a loudspeaker driven by a large amplifi er because it will be very loud
before any clipping distortion is produced.
CLEANING
Clean the StageFront Home Theater Solutions loudspeaker with a dampened soft
cloth or paper towel.
