INFP1408TSS-450 OM 8/11/03 4:38 PM Page 1 TOTAL SPEAKER SOLUTIONS TSS-450 Owner’s Guide (120V)
INFP1408TSS-450 OM 8/11/03 4:38 PM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read First! CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not use this (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
INFP1408TSS-450 OM 8/11/03 4:38 PM Page 3 TSS-450 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 3 Center and Satellite Speaker Connections 4 Subwoofer Controls 5 Subwoofer Connections 6 Operation 6 Maintenance and Service 7 Specifications TSS-450 iii
INFP1408TSS-450 OM 8/11/03 4:38 PM Page 4 INTRODUCTION PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM Infinity Total Solutions™ Before deciding where to best place your speakers, survey your room and study Figures 1 and 2. Infinity Total Solutions continues Infinity’s longstanding commitment to accurate sound reproduction. Our high-quality drivers, precision dividing networks and rigid, well-braced enclosures combine to deliver uncompromised performance in any multichannel home theater system.
INFP1408TSS-450 OM 8/11/03 4:38 PM Page 5 PLACEMENT WALL-MOUNTING THE SATELLITES NOTE: The satellite speakers can be placed directly on a shelf, or mounted on a wall using the included wall brackets. The TSS-450 satellites are designed to be mounted on the wall. There is a wall bracket for each satellite speaker. Each speaker bracket will require (4) 1-1/2," #10 wood screws; each screw should be fastened to a wall stud.
INFP1408TSS-450 OM 8/11/03 4:38 PM Page 6 CENTER AND SATELLITE SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Turn Off All Power Center Channel After placing the speakers, you are ready to connect your system. First, turn off all audio-system power. Use high-quality speaker wire to make your connections. #18-Gauge speaker wire with polarity coding is included. For longer distances, #16-gauge or heavier wire is recommended.The side of the wire with a ridge or other coding is usually considered positive polarity (i.e., +).
INFP1408TSS-450 OM 8/11/03 ¡ HIGH LEVEL + L – – R + OUT 4:38 PM Page 7 ∞ £ LINE LEVEL IN ™ LFE IN L ¢ AUTO MIN GREEN: ON RED: STANDBY § CAUTION FUSE 2.5A/250V TYPE T LFE Input Line-Level Inputs AUTO/On Switch Rear Panel MAX 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.
INFP1408TSS-450 OM 8/11/03 4:38 PM Page 8 SUBWOOFER CONNECTIONS 15' subwoofer cable included If you have a Dolby* Digital or DTS receiver/ processor with a low-frequency-effects (LFE) or subwoofer output: ® SUBWOOFER OR LFE OUTPUT HIGH LEVEL + L – – R + SUBWOOFER LEVEL LINE LEVEL IN OUT L LFE AUTO IN ON R MIN MAX GREEN: ON RED: STANDBY Set line-level/LFE switch to “LFE.
INFP1408TSS-450 OM 8/11/03 4:38 PM Page 9 OPERATION Surround Modes Final Positioning When using the TSS-450 in a Dolby* Digital or DTS home theater system, make sure all speakers are set to “Small”. When using the system in a Dolby Pro Logic* home theater system, make sure the receiver’s center channel mode is set to “Normal.
INFP1408TSS-450 OM 8/11/03 4:38 PM Page 10 SPECIFICATIONS TSS-450 Satellites Center Channel Frequency Range: 150Hz – 20,000Hz (±3dB) 150Hz – 20,000Hz (±3dB) Recommended Amplifier Power Range: 10 – 100 watts 10 – 100 watts Sensitivity: 86dB 87dB Nominal Impedance: 8Ω 8Ω Crossover Frequency: 7000Hz 7000Hz Midrange Driver(s): 2-1/2," magnetically shielded dual 2-1/2," magnetically shielded High-Frequency Driver: 1/2," magnetically shielded 1/2," magnetically shielded Dimensions (H x
INFP1408TSS-450 OM 8/11/03 4:38 PM Page 11 NOTES TSS-450 8
INFP1408TSS-450 OM 8/11/03 4:38 PM Page b © 2003 Harman International Industries, Incorporated Infinity Systems, 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797 USA 516.674.4INF (USA only) www.infinitysystems.com * Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Infinity is a registered trademark, and Total Solutions is a trademark, of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. Part No.
