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6.1-CHANNEL SYSTEM
A 6.1-channel system will
consist of a 5.1-channel
configuration, as shown on
page 4, with the addition of a
rear center speaker placed
midway between the two
surround speakers, and further
to the rear than the surrounds.
consist of a 5.1-channel
configuration, as shown on
page 4, with the addition of a
rear center speaker placed
midway between the two
surround speakers, and further
to the rear than the surrounds.
The rear center speaker should
not call more attention to itself
than the surround speakers.
not call more attention to itself
than the surround speakers.
7.1-CHANNEL SYSTEM
Some newer surround sound
formats utilize left and right
surround channels that are
used for side fill, in addition
to the left and right rear chan-
nels found in 5.1 systems. Place
the left and right surround
speakers on the sides of the
formats utilize left and right
surround channels that are
used for side fill, in addition
to the left and right rear chan-
nels found in 5.1 systems. Place
the left and right surround
speakers on the sides of the
room, at or in front of the
listening position, facing each
other.
listening position, facing each
other.
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1400 ARRAY ASSEMBLY
Due to the weight of the
1400 Array horn module, it
is packed separately from
the low-frequency enclosure. It
is a very simple procedure
to install the module, and the
necessary instructions are
listed below. The required
Allen-tipped screw driver is
included in the accessory pack.
1400 Array horn module, it
is packed separately from
the low-frequency enclosure. It
is a very simple procedure
to install the module, and the
necessary instructions are
listed below. The required
Allen-tipped screw driver is
included in the accessory pack.
1. Carefully remove the horn
module from the packaging
and place it face down on a
soft surface.
and place it face down on a
soft surface.
2. Locate the cardboard
accessory sleeve and
remove the hardware.
remove the hardware.
3. The accessory sleeve should
contain:
a. 2 Long 1/4" x 20 Allen
head bolts
b. 1 Short 1/4" x 20 Allen head
bolt
c. 1 Logo plate
d. 1 Rubber hole plug
e. 4 Metal coasters
d. 1 Rubber hole plug
e. 4 Metal coasters
(to protect wood and tile
floors from the spike feet)
floors from the spike feet)
4. Carefully unpack the low-
frequency enclosure and
place it upright. It would be
helpful to position it near its
final position in the room
since it is much easier to
move without the additional
weight of the horn module.
place it upright. It would be
helpful to position it near its
final position in the room
since it is much easier to
move without the additional
weight of the horn module.
5. Notice the two threaded
inserts on the angled face
of the top and also the small
L-bracket on the top. These
are the attachment points for
the horn module. Imme-
diately adjacent to the L-
bracket is a recessed con-
nector which will make the
electrical connection for the
horn module.
of the top and also the small
L-bracket on the top. These
are the attachment points for
the horn module. Imme-
diately adjacent to the L-
bracket is a recessed con-
nector which will make the
electrical connection for the
horn module.
6. Although the module can
be installed by one person,
it is easier if a second set
of hands are available.
it is easier if a second set
of hands are available.
7. Cradle the horn module with
the opening along your fore-
arm and, using your free
hand, connect the plug
coming from the bottom of
the horn assembly into the
jack on the top of the
enclosure.
arm and, using your free
hand, connect the plug
coming from the bottom of
the horn assembly into the
jack on the top of the
enclosure.
8. You can now place the horn
in position on top of the
enclosure. The L-bracket
fits in an opening under the
horn assembly. The module
will sit on top of the enclo-
sure by itself, although it
should always be steadied
until fully mounted.
enclosure. The L-bracket
fits in an opening under the
horn assembly. The module
will sit on top of the enclo-
sure by itself, although it
should always be steadied
until fully mounted.
9. Line up the two mounting
holes on the lower lip of the
front of the horn with those in
the enclosure. Partially install
one long bolt and then the
other one. It may
be necessary to lift the horn
slightly so that the bolts
install smoothly. Do not force
or cross-thread them.
front of the horn with those in
the enclosure. Partially install
one long bolt and then the
other one. It may
be necessary to lift the horn
slightly so that the bolts
install smoothly. Do not force
or cross-thread them.
10. Once both bolts have been
started, work them in all of
the way, but do not tighten
them securely just yet.
the way, but do not tighten
them securely just yet.
11. Install the remaining short
bolt in the hole at the bottom
rear of the horn module. You
can fully tighten this bolt.
rear of the horn module. You
can fully tighten this bolt.
12. Now completely tighten the
two front bolts.
13. Everything should be tight
and properly aligned at this
time. If not, loosen, realign,
and retighten as required.
time. If not, loosen, realign,
and retighten as required.
14. The final steps are to
remove the backing from the
logo badge and place it in
the recess on the lower horn
lip and to use Rubber Hole
Plug to hide the hole at the
bottom rear of the horn
module. Do not complete
these steps until the system
has been turned on and
tested acoustically. Make
sure the horn module is
playing first. Once the logo
badge and rubber hole plug
are installed, it is extremely
difficult to remove them.
logo badge and place it in
the recess on the lower horn
lip and to use Rubber Hole
Plug to hide the hole at the
bottom rear of the horn
module. Do not complete
these steps until the system
has been turned on and
tested acoustically. Make
sure the horn module is
playing first. Once the logo
badge and rubber hole plug
are installed, it is extremely
difficult to remove them.
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SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
Subwoofer Controls and Connections (1500 Array Only)
The 1500 Array includes
a line output. This output
allows you to “daisy chain”
one 1500 Array to multiple
1500 Array subwoofers.
Simply connect the first
subwoofer as described
above and then run a
subwoofer cable from the
line output(s) to the line
input on the next sub.
a line output. This output
allows you to “daisy chain”
one 1500 Array to multiple
1500 Array subwoofers.
Simply connect the first
subwoofer as described
above and then run a
subwoofer cable from the
line output(s) to the line
input on the next sub.
¡ Line-Level Input
™ Line-Level Output
£ Power Indicator
¢ Subwoofer Level (Volume) Control
∞ Crossover Adjustment
§ Phase Switch
¶ LP/LFE Selector
• On/Off Auto Switch
ª Power Switch
™ Line-Level Output
£ Power Indicator
¢ Subwoofer Level (Volume) Control
∞ Crossover Adjustment
§ Phase Switch
¶ LP/LFE Selector
• On/Off Auto Switch
ª Power Switch
Connection:
If you have a Dolby
If you have a Dolby
®
Digital or DTS
®
receiver/processor with a low-frequency-
effects (LFE) output, set LFE/LP switch to LFE.
If you prefer to use the crossover
built into the 1500 Array, set the LFE/LP
switch ¶ to LP.
effects (LFE) output, set LFE/LP switch to LFE.
If you prefer to use the crossover
built into the 1500 Array, set the LFE/LP
switch ¶ to LP.
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