ARTISO PORTRAIT System Owner's Manual .
Thank you for choosing the Artison Portrait Home Theater System. We are pleased that you have selected our high-performance audio products. INTRODUGION The Portrait Home Theater System is the only true 5.1/7.1 Channel solution available on the market today that is specifically designed for use with flat panel displays and which is fully compatible with rear projection displays, as well.
PORTRAIT LCR (Left, Center, Right) Front Channel Speakers Mounting the LCR Speakers 1. Locate and unpack the Television Bracket Hardware, which is in the Portrait PG LCR Grille Kit, secured within a cardboard shield. 2. Separate the packing; be very careful not to lose any of the mounting hardware. 3. Locate the Televison Brackets. These are pieces of heavy gauge steel, which are bent into a specific shape so that the speakers will mount properly to your particular display.
Important The outer edge of each bracket should be flush with the outside edge of the display. The ribbed portion of a bracket can extend beyond the side surface of the display - the exact position will vary from display to display. When the brackets are installed properly, the ribs on the sides of the brackets are dimpled out and away from the set. Tighten the screws using the appropriate Allen or Socket Wrench, depending on the plasma model. Tighten the screws until they are snug.
10. Remove the Main Bracket mounting knobs by twisting them in a counter-clockwise direction. 11. Carefully slip the Bracket off of the LCR. Refer to Diagram 3 Diagram 3 12. Locate the center point between the top and bottom on each side of the display and place a short piece of masking tape there. Then using a tape measure, determine the exact vertical center of the display and make a mark on the tape with a pen or pencil. Doublecheck your measurements. 13.
Center Merll Diagram 4 16. Carefully slide the LCR onto the Main Bracket that is now mounted to the display. Important • • When you face the display, the right speaker (labeled on the crossover cup on the back of the LCR) is located on the right side of the display and the left speaker is on the left side. The Stage Tweeter is located in the rear LOWER portion of the speaker.
Wiring the LCR Left and Right Front Channel Speakers 19. Wire the left and right channels the same as any other speaker. Connect one end of the left front channel speaker wire to the left front channel terminals of the receiver/amplifier. Connect the positive wire to the positive terminal on the receiver, and the negative wire to the negative terminal.
Top Rear Right Center Stage Tweeter Left Center Stage Tweeter Stereo Set-Up Right Channel 1+1 +) • Right Amplifier L Left Channel Left -..J~~~== Diagram6A Attaching The Grilles 23. Attach the grilles by aligning the top of the grille with the top of the display and pressing the grille's pins into the small cups on the front of the speaker. Note: The grilles can fit tight when the system is new, it may be necessary to hold the speakers from the back while pressing the grilles into place.
Presence Control Settings The Presence Control changes the center channel tweeter level to compensate for differing room acoustics. This can be adjusted with the three-position switch located in the Center Channel terminal cup on the back of each LCR speaker. 26. Adjusting the Presence Control • Normal - the toggle is set towards the outside of the system, away from the display. Start with the switches in this position first. • Decreased - the toggle is in the center position.
PORTRAIT TOWER STAND For Use with LCR Front Channel Speakers The Portrait Tower speaker system incorporates Artison's advanced sonic engineering, which provides true, clear audio reproduction and eliminates the need for a separate center channel speaker box. With the sleek, stylish Tower Kit, the two LCR (Left/Center/Right) speakers are integrated into attractive floor stands, to be positioned on each side of the television screen.
DIAGRAM 8 Attaching the LCRs To the Towers 1. Using the screws provided in the Tower Kit, attach the LCRs to the brackets on the tower sideboards. When completed the back edge of the Tower Kit sideboard and the LCR back edge should be flush with each other. Refer to Diagram 9 2. Make sure the screws are tightened enough to securely hold the speakers. Remember, the center channels should be at the top and the left / right channels should be at the bottom. (Refer to the LCR part of this manual.
4. Carefully line the grill pins up with the grill cups on the LCR. Using even pressure press the grill into place. DO OT press on the center of the grill surface; apply pressure only at the corners. Wiring the lCR left and Right front Channel Speakers 1. A channel to run your wires is located on the inside of the Tower as well as an area to attach wire ties for a clean installation. Remember that you must run the parallel wire to the side where you are connecting the Center Channel. 2.
nel Diagram 10 Your speaker wires should now be connected as shown in Diagram 11 Left Center Right Center Stage Tweeter Stage Tweeter Right Channel left Channel (-) ( (-) (-) (+) (+) Center ~t:::=:1:;;:::::::%~ Diagram 11 Righ t'--Amplifier !::1"--' ~:=:::t~~ Optimizing the Portrait Tower's Sonic Performance 4.
7. After you have hooked up your speaker to your receiver or amplifier, remove the grill and aim the Center Channel (top speaker) at the opposite listening position. This means that the right center should be pointed towards the left listening area and the left center should be pointed towards the right listening area. Try slight variations in the angle of each tower to give you a good center image across the listening plane. Please Refer To Diagram 12 Diagram 12 Attaching the Grilles 8.
LRS Surround Satellites (Left, Right, Surround) Unpacking the LRS's 1. Remove the top portion of foam protecting the LRS Surround Speakers. 2. Carefully lift the Surround out of the packing. a. When lifting the LRS be careful not to touch the drivers. 3. Remove them from the protective plastic bag. 4. Place the speaker on its back. the large flat surface. 5.
10. Determine the proper mounting orientation. a. The front tweeter and the midrange are wired in phase and should always face the plasma or projector screen. b. The port should be on the upper portion of the baffle. c. Make sure that the speakers are on the correct side of the room; the right speakers are on your right side when you are facing the television. d.
• • • -\ Port Diagram 15 11. Place the bracket against the wall at the desired mounting location. a. Line the bracket mounting holes up on a stud where possible. Of you can not attach to a stud follow the instructions for using dry wall anchors in Diagram 14. b. Use a level to make sure that the speaker is level once it is mounted. 12. Using a pencil, mark the mounting locations on the wall by drawing through the mounting holes in the bracket. 13. Set the bracket aside. 14.
Wiring and Mounting the LRS Speakers 16. Carefully lift the speaker into position. 17. Wire the left and right channels the same as any other surround speaker. Connect the left positive and negative of one end of the wire to the receiver / amplifier. Connect the left positive and negative to the speaker terminals located on the rear of the speaker. 18.
LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty remains in effect for five years from the date of purchase for speaker products and one year for electronic products. This warranty protects the original owner providing that the product has been purchased from an authorized Artison Dealer in the United States. The original bill of sale must be presented whenever warranty service is required.
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