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Thank-you for choosing the Vandersteen VCC-5 Reference, a center
speaker designed for the full-range signal of modern discrete multi-
channel formats (Ie. AC-3 and/or DTS). With proper care, your new
speaker will provide many years of trouble free, high quality performance.
We recommend that you read this entire manual prior to installing,
connecting or using your Vandersteen VCC-5 Video Center Channel
Dialog Speaker.
Vandersteen Audio
The VCC-5 Video Ce
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VANDERSTEEN AUDIO/VIDEO The next time you’re in a movie theater, shut your eyes ADD SUBWOOFERS and just listen to the movie. Listen carefully to the voices, Once you have the core components, the next step in music and sound effects with the same critical ear you building an audio/video system is the addition of subwoofers. would use to judge a stereo system. Without the big im- While subwoofers are optional in a music system, they are an pressive picture commanding most of y
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this functional metamorphosis will require an external sur- inputs to the surround amplifier or surround speakers to round sound processor that is compatible with the core elec- limit the low bass. tronics, a pair of speakers for the surround channels and an To drive the surround speakers in a separates based amplifier to drive them. An A/V receiver based system will system, choose an amplifier matched to the power re- only require the addition of the surround speakers as the quirements
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VCC-5 SETUP AND USE CONNECTIONS The VCC-5’s barrier strip provides superior gas-tight connections that do not deteriorate with time. The center speaker should be connected with cable similar to what you are using to connect the main speakers. Connect the VCC-5 as follows: 1. Crimp and solder spade lugs to the speaker ends of the cable for your center channel as shown in illustration # 1. With a pair of pliers, slightly bend the spade lugs’ blades so that the body of the spade
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PLACEMENT speaker may perform better mounted above the screen. If The triaxial design of the VCC-5 enables it to be the center speaker is mounted two feet or more above the placed at any height relative to the main speakers and the listener’s heads, it should be angled slightly downward as listeners without affecting its performance. If possible, described in the earlier section. With a perforated screen, the center speaker should be located farther away from the VCC-5 should
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BALANCING LEVELS processor should be bandpass limited to 60-80Hz 6dB Surround processors have a built-in pink noise genera- per octave. If your processor does not have this option tor that is used with a Sound Pressure Level meter to bal- contact your dealer for a X-2 Outboard High Pass Filter ance the volume levels of the various speakers in the au- at the input of the center channel amplifier. dio/video system. (An SPL meter is a required tool for properly setting-up an audio/
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PACKING INSTRUCTIONS To prevent physical or cosmetic damage always pack the VCC-5 in its original box prior to transportation or shipment. TOP TRAY Please follow these instructions when packing the VCC-5. 1. Place the speaker on one side on a padded surface. 2. Pull the plastic bag over the speaker 3. Carefully turn the speaker right side up and close bag. VCC-5 4. Place one tray, foam side down into the box. 5. Place the speaker into bottom tray. 6. Carefully p
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LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY VANDERSTEEN AUDIO loudspeakers are warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials or workmanship, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, for one (1) year from the date of purchase from an authorized VANDERSTEEN AUDIO dealer. THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS: This warranty is void and inapplicable if the loudspeaker has: a. not been used in accordance with the instructions contained in the oper
