High Performance Loudspeaker Components Instruction Manual System 4400 THX Select
Table of Contents System 4400 High Performance Loudspeakers Table of Contents 2 2 3 3 Unpacking the Speakers Attaching the Grilles What’s THX? Individual Component Descriptions 3 4 4 4 Model 4400 LR Front Channel Speakers Acoustic Controls Model 4400 C Center Channel Speaker Models 4400 SR Surround Speakers 4 4 4 6 Home Theater Surround Effects and Speaker Locations 7.
Individual Component Descriptions Instruction Manual What’s THX? Figure 1 THX is a series of demanding performance standards and specific technologies developed by Lucasfilm Ltd. (of Star Wars fame). Equipment that meets the rigorous THX standards will deliver performance in your home that matches as closely as possible what the director/artist/engineer heard and saw during the final mixing of the source material. Please note that THX is not a separate surround sound decoding format.
Placement System 4400 High Performance Loudspeakers Model 4400 SR Surround Speakers Surround Effects and Speaker Locations The Model 4400 SR Dipole/Bipole Surround Speakers (Figure 3) are intended for use in multi-channel audio/video sound systems as dedicated side or back surround channel speakers. The 4400 SR enclosure has two 4 ½” (115mm) GLH woofers and two of the same high performance silk dome tweeters found in the 4400 front speakers.
Speaker Placement Instruction Manual Speaker Placement Front Speaker Array should be placed as close to ear level as possible. Generally, the farther away the speakers are from the walls, the better they will sound. Left Surround Speakers should be placed directly to the sides of the seating area and approximately 3 feet (1 meter) above the listener’s ear level. Left Surround Left Surround Back Center Right Subwoofer placement is dependent on room size and shape.
Connecting Your System System 4400 High Performance Loudspeakers Stereo Systems Connecting Your System If you are setting up a stereo system using a pair of 4400 LR’s with subwoofer(s), begin with these general guidelines: We recommend that you connect your system using high quality dual conductor stranded wire of 16 gauge or heavier, for lengths up to 25 feet (8m) . (Remember, the lower the gauge number, the heavier the wire). Use heavier gauge wire for longer runs.
System Wiring Instruction Manual System Wiring Be sure to connect red (+) on the speaker to red (+) on the amplifier and black (–) on the speaker to black (–) on the amplifier.
System Setup System 4400 High Performance Loudspeakers System Setup Boundary Compensation Use this switch to adjust the lower frequency output of the speaker to comREVERBERANT ON pensate for the typical sound colorations caused by Bass Management DAMPED ROOMthe speaker close to a TV screen or building placing Some older surround sound decoders and receivers offer a choice of “NorAVERAGE NORMAL it into a wall unit or cabinet.
Mounting 9 Instruction Manual Setting Levels Mounting When setting up a complete home theater we strongly recommend that you use a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter.As of this writing Radio Shack® has one that’s affordably priced (approximately $40) that can be used effectively. To use this meter, turn on your system, put the processor/receiver in Test Mode and set its main volume control to 0dB (or a reasonably loud level).
Care of Your Speakers System 4400 High Performance Loudspeakers Care of Your Speakers Specifications Clean your cabinets using a soft, lint-free cloth. If you wish, you can slightly moisten the cloth with plain water. Do not use any other cleaning agents or chemicals. Be careful not to get any water on the driver cones or tweeter domes. After carefully removing the grilles from the speakers by pulling them forward, gently clean them with a quick pass from a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment.
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