ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL 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. THP1200SW WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
THP1200SW INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Contents Introduction ....................................................................... 4-6 Specifications ........................................................................ 4 Features .................................................................................. 5 THP1200SW Rear Panel ......................................................... 6 Installation ....................................................................... 7-10 Wiring .
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL THP1200SW Introduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing ELAN TheaterPoint speakers. The TheaterPoint speaker line is designed specifically to match the needs of dedicated Home Theater and critical listening areas within the home.
THP1200SW INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Features • 3 Layer Honeycomb Composite Driver • 300 Watt Class D Amplifier • Cast Aluminum Basket • 24dB/Octave Continuously Variable Low-Pass Crossover • Low-Level Line Outputs Hi-Pass Filtered at 80Hz,12dB/Octave • Butyl Rubber Surround • 180 Degree Variable Phase Control • Tuned, Complimentary 30Hz High-Pass Filter • Dedicated LFE (Low Frequency Effect) Input • Line-Level & Speaker Level Inputs/Outputs • Gloss Black Cabinet Page 4 © ELAN Home Systems 20
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL THP1200SW THP1200SW Rear Panel Speaker Level Outputs Speaker Level Inputs Line Level Line Level Inputs Outputs LFE Input Frequency Control (Crossover) Volume Control Phase Control Auto/On Switch Power LED Power Switch AC Power Plug Fuse Cover 120V 230V/115V Switch © ELAN Home Systems 2005 • All rights reserved.
THP1200SW INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Installation After carefully considering the intended application (defining a Listening Area, Home Theater/Stereo, etc.), specific mounting locations can be decided upon. Once the specific locations are determined, installation can commence. Wiring Before actually running any wire or cable, take the time to look around each room or area of the house and plan your wire paths for maximum efficiency.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL THP1200SW Wiring (cont’d) Line Level When the sub is in close proximity to the Home Theater Receiver, it is often easiest to use a pre-made subwoofer cable plugged directly between the receiver and the subwoofer. If the sub is to be installed in an area that is distant from the receiver and/or there are no provisions to hide a cable run, use RG-6 coaxial cable to run through the walls. Use coaxial wall plates as termination points in the walls.
THP1200SW INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Connections AC Power The THP1200SW is an active, powered subwoofer, meaning that it must be plugged into a nearby AC outlet to power the built-in amplifier. Avoid extremely long extension cords and be sure the AC circuit being utilized can support the current draw of the subwoofer (~ 3 Amps). The power switch should be in the OFF position and the power cord should be unplugged before making any connections or moving the unit.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL THP1200SW Speaker Level Connections While it is preferable to use line-level connections when connecting a subwoofer, sometimes it is necessary to use the provided speaker level connections instead. Stereo applications where the receiver/ amp has no line-level output are frequently connected in this way.
THP1200SW INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Controls/Adjustments 230V/115V Select the correct voltage setting for your area. POWER Place the POWER switch to the ON position to turn the subwoofer on. Place it in the OFF position to turn it off. AUTO/ON In the ON position, the subwoofer remains powered up whenever the POWER switch is on. In the AUTO position, the subwoofer powers up when it receives a signal, then turns off after fifteen minutes of inactivity.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL THP1200SW Setting PHASE +/The PHASE Control is used to reverse the polarity (+/-) of the subwoofer in comparison to the other speakers in the system. In certain situations, room acoustics can cancel bass waves coming from the subwoofer. To adjust PHASE, sit in the listening position and listen to a recording with a prominent, steady bass line (Preferable the same track used for the other adjustments).
THP1200SW INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Troubleshooting SYMPTOM No Audio From Subwoofer - Plays OK from Other Speakers - Power LED OFF No Audio From Subwoofer - Plays OK from Other Speakers - Power LED ON Poor Audio Quality Page 12 CAUSE SOLUTION Not Plugged In Connect to AC Power Unit Turned OFF Turn Power Switch to ON Position Subwoofer Fuse Blown Replace Fuse (See p.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL THP1200SW Applications All TheaterPoint speakers have similar “voices” designed to work together to create a seamless, high-quality Home Theater or critical listening experience. ELAN strongly recommends installing TheaterPoint speakers in matched groups (Left, Center, Right, Rear, Sub) in order to preserve the acoustic integrity of the source material.
THP1200SW INSTALLATION MANUAL Stereo Applications (cont’d.) ELAN HOME SYSTEMS THP800C Critcal listening areas require a well-defined listening position. Make sure to point the speakers toward the listening area as shown. THP800C THP800C X THP800C/THP1200SW Add a THP1200SW subwoofer to increase bass response. This adds richness to the music and makes a huge improvement in sound quality. THP800C THP800C THP1200SW Subwoofer X Page 14 © ELAN Home Systems 2005 • All rights reserved.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL THP1200SW Home Theater It is essential to use voice-matched speakers in any Home Theater application. Sound emanates from each speaker in turn, and all should sound the same. TheaterPoint speakers satisfy this requirement perfectly, and should be used in combinations shown in the following section. Center Channel Positioning A center channel speaker should be placed as close as possible to the video display utilized in a Home Theater.
THP1200SW INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Subwoofer Positioning Subwoofers are considered to be omnidirectional. They produce low bass frequencies that are not especially localized. The human ear does not rely on these frequencies to place sounds in space therefore, placement is not as important as with other types of speakers. Place subwoofers along the front wall of the room approximately 2-3 feet from the corners.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL THP1200SW 5.1 Surround Sound Applications THP525LS/THP650LS - Free-Standing L/C/R THP650SS - On-Wall Dipole Rear Side THP1200SW - Subwoofer TV THP1200SW Subwoofer THP650LS or THP525LS THP650LS or THP525LS THP650LS or THP525LS THP650SS THP650SS THP800C - In-Ceiling L/C/R & Rear THP1200SW - Subwoofer THP1200SW Subwoofer TV THP800C THP800C THP800C © ELAN Home Systems 2005 • All rights reserved.
THP1200SW INSTALLATION MANUAL 5.1 Applications (cont’d.) ELAN HOME SYSTEMS THP525W - In-Wall L/C/R THP650D - In-Wall Dipole Rear Side THP1200SW - Subwoofer TV THP1200SW Subwoofer THP525W THP525W THP650D THP525W THP650D THP650W - In-Wall L/C/R & Rear THP1200SW - Subwoofer TV THP1200SW Subwoofer THP650W THP650W THP650W THP650W Page 18 THP650W © ELAN Home Systems 2005 • All rights reserved.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL THP1200SW THP650W - In-Wall Left/Right THP525W - In-Wall Center THP650D - In-Wall Dipole Rear Side THP1200SW - Subwoofer TV THP1200SW Subwoofer THP525W THP650W THP650W THP650D THP650D THP525LS/THP650LS - Free-Standing L/C/R THP650D - In-Wall Dipole Rear Side THP1200SW - Subwoofer TV THP1200SW Subwoofer THP650LS or THP525LS THP650LS or THP525LS THP650D © ELAN Home Systems 2005 • All rights reserved.
THP1200SW INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS THP525LS/THP650LS - Free-Standing L/C/R THP800C - In-Ceiling Rear THP1200SW - Subwoofer TV THP1200SW Subwoofer THP650LS or THP525LS THP650LS or THP525LS THP800C THP650LS or THP525LS THP800C THP650W - In-Wall L/C/R THP800C - In-Ceiling Rear THP1200SW - Subwoofer TV THP1200SW Subwoofer THP650W THP650W THP650W THP800C Page 20 THP800C © ELAN Home Systems 2005 • All rights reserved.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL 5.1 Applications (cont’d.) THP1200SW THP525W - In-Wall L/C/R THP800C - In-Ceiling Rear THP1200SW - Subwoofer TV THP1200SW Subwoofer THP525W THP525W THP525W THP800C THP800C THP525W - In-Wall Center THP650W - In-Wall L/R THP800C - In-Ceiling Rear THP1200SW - Subwoofer TV THP1200SW Subwoofer THP525W THP650W THP650W THP800C THP800C © ELAN Home Systems 2005 • All rights reserved.
THP1200SW INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS 6.1/7.1 Surround Sound 6.1 and 7.1 surround sound systems utilize additional rear and/or rear side speakers to enhance the audio effects contained in a soundtrack. Any of the previous examples can easily become a 6.1 or 7.1 system by changing the configuration of the rear channels. The diagrams in this section show rear and side rear speakers only! 6.1 Systems Typical 6.1 systems use two rear side speakers with a center rear speaker.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL 6.1 Applications (cont’d.) THP1200SW THP650W - In-Wall Rear THP650W THP650W THP650W THP525W - In-Wall Rear THP525W THP525W THP525W THP525W - In-Wall Rear Center THP650D - In-Wall Rear Side THP650D THP650D THP525W © ELAN Home Systems 2005 • All rights reserved.
THP1200SW INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS 7.1 Systems Use a total of four speakers for rear Surround effects when configuring 7.1 systems. Several logical combinations can be created using TheaterPoint speakers as shown in the following examples.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL THP1200SW 7.1 Applications (cont’d.) THP650W - In-Wall Rear and Side THP650W THP650W THP650W THP650W THP525W - In-Wall Rear and Rear Side THP525W THP525W THP525W THP525W THP650D - In-Wall Rear Side THP525W - In-Wall Rear THP650D THP650D THP525W THP525W © ELAN Home Systems 2005 • All rights reserved.
THP1200SW INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS High Performance 7.1 Surround System THP650LS - Free-Standing L/C/R THP650SS - On-Wall Rear Side THP525LS - On-Wall Rear THP1200SW - Subwoofers TV THP1200SW Subwoofer THP1200SW Subwoofer THP650LS THP650LS THP650LS THP650SS THP650SS THP525LS Page 26 THP525LS © ELAN Home Systems 2005 • All rights reserved.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL THP1200SW Notes: © ELAN Home Systems 2005 • All rights reserved.
THP1200SW INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Notes: Page 28 © ELAN Home Systems 2005 • All rights reserved.
Limited Warranty ELAN HOME SYSTEMS L.L.C. (“ELAN”) warrants the THP1200SW subwoofer to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of two years (2 years) from date of purchase. If within the applicable warranty period above purchaser discovers that such item was not as warranted above and promptly notifies ELAN in writing, ELAN shall repair or replace the item at the company’s option.