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TSS-500 OM 1/20/06 2:45 PM Page 1
TOTAL SPEAKER SOLUTIONS
TSS-500
Owner’s Guide
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TSS-500 OM 1/20/06 2:45 PM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read First! 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service 19. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, CAUTION personnel. Servicing is required when the or integral convenience receptacles, as this can apparatus has been damaged in any way, such result in a risk of fire or electric shock. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid DO NOT OPEN 20. Never push objects of any kind into this has been s
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TSS-500 OM 1/20/06 2:45 PM Page 3 TSS-500 OWNER’S GUIDE Table of Contents ii Important Safety Precautions 1 Introduction 1 Unpacking the System 1 Planning Your System 2 Placement 2 Wall-Mounting the Satellites and Center Channel 4 Center and Satellite Speaker Connections 5 Subwoofer Controls 6 Subwoofer Connections 7 Operation 7 Maintenance and Service 8 Specifications iii TSS-500
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TSS-500 OM 1/20/06 2:45 PM Page 4 INTRODUCTION PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM Before deciding where to best place your speakers, survey your room and ™ Infinity Total Solutions study Figures 1 and 2. Infinity Total Solutions continues Infinity’s longstanding commitment to accurate sound reproduction. Our high-quality drivers, precision Subwoofer dividing networks and rigid, well-braced enclosures combine to deliver uncompromised performance in any multichannel home theater system. In addition, these s
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TSS-500 OM 1/20/06 2:45 PM Page 5 Mounting on Floor Stands PLACEMENT Optional TSS-STAND500 floor stands are available, should you NOTE: The satellite speakers can be placed directly on a shelf, prefer to place your TSS-500 satellites on the floor; see your or mounted on a wall using the included wall brackets. dealer or visit www.infinitysystems.com for more information. In addition, there is a 1/4"-20 insert in each satellite that allows Left and Right Front Channels the satellite to be moun
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TSS-500 OM 1/20/06 2:45 PM Page 6 Step 5. Screw the ball and shaft assembly (B) to 1/4"-20 insert WALL-MOUNTING (CONT.) on rear of speaker. Back out 1/2 of a turn and tighten nut against the speaker. Step 1. Satellites only: Detach shelf stand by removing screw in rear of speaker. Step 2. Mark the positions on the wall where you would like to place the mounting screws. Step 6.Attach speaker wire as shown on page 4. Step 3. Place bracket against the wall and fasten four 1-1/2" Step 7. Drop rou
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TSS-500 OM 1/20/06 2:45 PM Page 7 CENTER AND SATELLITE SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Turn Off All Power Center Channel Observe polarities when making speaker connections, as shown in After placing the speakers, you are ready to connect your system. First, turn off all audio-system power. Use high-quality speaker Figure 5. Connect each + terminal on the back of the amplifier or wire to make your connections. #18-gauge speaker wire with receiver to the respective + (red) terminal on the speaker. polarity
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TSS-500 OM 1/20/06 2:45 PM Page 8 SUBWOOFER CONTROLS ¡ Rear Panel A Few Suggestions We recommend that you do not operate your speakers or subwoofer with the bass, treble and loudness controls set to £ ™ full boost.This will place undue strain on your electronics and speakers and could damage them. The volume control setting on your processor/preamp or receiver is not a specific indication of the overall loudness level of the speakers.The only important consideration is the loudness level at
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TSS-500 OM 1/20/06 2:45 PM Page 9 SUBWOOFER CONNECTIONS ® ® If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver/ If your receiver/processor does not contain processor with a low-frequency-effects (LFE) a Dolby Digital or DTS processor but has a or subwoofer output: subwoofer output: 15' (4.6m) subwoofer cable included RECEIVER/PROCESSOR 15' (4.6m) subwoofer SUBWOOFER OR LFE OUTPUT cable included NOTE: If your receiver/processor has only one sub out, you may use either the L or R input. TSS-Sub500/2
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TSS-500 OM 1/20/06 2:45 PM Page 10 OPERATION enhance bass, extending the response of the entire system so Surround Modes the bass can be felt as well as heard. However, overall balance When using the TSS-500 in a Dolby Digital or DTS home theater must be maintained or the music will not sound natural.An system, make sure all speakers are set to “Small” . When using the ® experienced listener will set the volume of the subwoofer so its system in a Dolby Pro Logic home theater system, make sur
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TSS-500 OM 1/20/06 2:45 PM Page 11 SPECIFICATIONS TSS-500 Satellites Center Channel Frequency Range: 150Hz – 25kHz (±3dB) 150Hz – 25kHz (±3dB) Recommended Amplifier Power Range: 10 – 100 Watts 10 – 100 Watts Sensitivity: 86dB 87dB (2.83V @ 1 meter) Nominal Impedance: 8Ω 8Ω Crossover Frequency: 7kHz 7kHz Midrange Driver(s): 2-1/2" (64mm) Magnetically shielded Dual 2-1/2" (64mm) magnetically shielded High-Frequency Driver: 3/4" (19mm) Magnetically shielded 3/4" (19mm) Magnetically shielded Dime
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TSS-500 OM 1/20/06 2:45 PM Page b © 2006 Harman International Industries, Incorporated.All rights reserved. Infinity Systems, 250 Crossways Park Drive,Woodbury, NY 11797 USA www.infinitysystems.com Infinity and Harman International are registered trademarks, and Total Solutions is a trademark, of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. Dolby and Pro Logic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. Part No. 406-000-05307-E 1/06
