High Performance Loudspeaker Components 8200e SR 4200e SR 8200e LR 6200e LR 8200e C 6200e C 8200e LR 6200e LR 8200e SR 4200e SR Instruction Manual System 8200e THX Ultra2 and System 6200e THX Ultra2
Table of Contents System 8200e/6200e 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 8200e LR and 6200e LR Front Channel Speakers Acoustic Controls Model 8200e C and 6200e C Center Channel Speakers Models 8200e SR and 4200e SR Surround Speakers 4 4 4 6 6 Home Theater Satellite Placement Using PedWoofers Under the LR Speakers Surround Effects and Speaker Locations 6.1/7.
Individual Component Descriptions Instruction Manual What’s THX? Figure 1 THX is a series of standards and technologies originally developed by LucasFilm Ltd. (of Star Wars fame) and now an entity unto itself. These technologies and standards are intended to ensure that what you hear and see on your A/V system, as closely as possible, matches what the director/ artist/engineer heard and saw during the final mixing of the source material.
Placement System 8200e/6200e High Performance Loudspeakers Acoustic Controls System 8200e and 6200e LR speakers include unique acoustic controls to help maximize their performance in your room. These controls are explained in greater detail on page 9. Model 8200e C and 6200e C Center Channel Speakers It is vital to the accurate reproduction of a multi-channel soundtrack that the three front speakers have the same sonic signature.
Speaker Placement Instruction Manual Speaker Placement Front Speaker Array should be placed as close to ear level as possible. Place the Left and Right speakers about 6-8 feet apart. Center Left Surround Speakers should be placed directly to the sides of the seating area and approximately 3 feet above the listener’s ear level. Left Surround Left Surround Back Right Subwoofer placement is dependent on room size and shape. Experiment to find a location that produces the smoothest response.
Connecting Your System System 8200e/6200e High Performance Loudspeakers 6.1/7.1 Channel Systems If you are setting up a system that uses back surround speaker(s) as well as side surrounds (Dolby Digital EX, DTS ES, etc.) you can choose to use either SR model speakers in Dipole or Bipole mode or another pair of front LR speakers in the back of the room.
System Wiring Without Using Bi-Wire Option Instruction Manual System Wiring Without Using Bi-Wire Option HF LF HF HF LF LF LEFT RIGHT SURROUND SURROUND + + – LEFT + – CENTER + – RIGHT – + – 7
System Wiring Using Bi-Wire Option System 8200e/6200e High Performance Loudspeakers System Wiring Using Bi-Wire Option HF LF HF HF LF LF LEFT RIGHT SURROUND SURROUND + + – LEFT + – CENTER + – RIGHT – + –
System Setup 9 Instruction Manual You can connect your speakers by using a variety of audio connectors such as banana plugs (single or double), pin connectors, spade lugs, etc., or you can: 1. Remove ½" of insulation from each wire end. 2. Twist the stranded wire together, keeping the two ends separate. 3. Place the appropriate wire through the appropriate postholes in the connectors. These holes are revealed when you loosen the connector’s capscrew. 4.
Mounting System 8200e/6200e High Performance Loudspeakers Dipole/Bipole Operation of the SR Speakers Mounting In Dipole mode the 8200e SR and 4200e SR produces ambience with minimal localizaBIPOLE DIPOLE tion (best for most movies and video soundtracks) and more localizable sound in the Bipole mode (preferred for some music recordings). Switching between Dipole and Bipole mode is easily accomplished using a toggle switch conveniently located under one of the speaker’s grilles.
Specifications 11 Instruction Manual Specifications System 8200e System 6200e Model 8200e LR 8200e C 8200e SR Model 6200e LR 6200e C 4200e SR Type Sealed-box, 3-way M-T-M Array Sealed-box, 3-way M-T-M Array Sealed-box, Dipole/ Bipole surround speaker Type Sealed-box, 2-way M-T-M Array Sealed-box, 2-way M-T-M Array Sealed-box, Dipole/ Bipole surround speaker (2) 8" GLH (2) 5¼" GLH (1) 1" silk dome (2) 8" GLH (2) 5¼” GLH (1) 1" silk dome (2) 5¼" GLH Drivers (2) 6½" GLH (1) 1" silk dom
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