TSS-800 (120V) OM 2/24/06 10:01 AM Page 3 TOTAL SPEAKER SOLUTIONS TSS-800 Owner’s Guide (120V)
TSS-800 (120V) OM 2/24/06 10:01 AM Page 4 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.
TSS-800 (120V) OM 2/24/06 10:01 AM Page 5 TSS-800 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 and Center Channel 4 Center and Satellite Speaker Connections 5 Subwoofer Controls 6 Subwoofer Connections 7 Operation 7 Maintenance and Service 8 Specifications TSS-800 (120V) iii
TSS-800 (120V) OM 2/24/06 10:01 AM Page 6 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.
TSS-800 (120V) OM 2/24/06 10:01 AM Page 7 PLACEMENT Left and Right Front Channels Using the Satellite on the Shelf Stand For left and right front channels, place one satellite to the left and another to the right of the television, as shown in Figure 1. Since the speakers are magnetically shielded, you can place them very close to the TV without worrying about the magnetic field distorting the picture.
TSS-800 (120V) OM 2/24/06 10:01 AM Page 8 ® ® Adjustable Wall Bracket Step 1. Mark the positions on the wall where you would like to place the mounting screws. Step 4. Screw the ball and shaft assembly (B) to the lower 1/4"20 insert on the rear of the satellite, or the upper insert on the rear of the center channel. Back out 1/2 of a turn and tighten the nut against the speaker. Step 2.
TSS-800 (120V) OM 2/24/06 10:01 AM Page 9 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., +).
TSS-800 (120V) OM 2/24/06 10:01 AM Page 10 SUBWOOFER CONTROLS Rear Panel 1 Subwoofer-Level Control 2 Crossover-Frequency Adjustment 3 Phase Switch 4 LFE Input 5 Line-Level Inputs 6 Power Indicator LED 7 Power Switch 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.
TSS-800 (120V) OM 2/24/06 10:01 AM Page 11 SUBWOOFER CONNECTIONS If you have a Dolby® Digital or DTS® receiver/ processor with a low-frequency-effects (LFE) or subwoofer output: 15' (4.5m) subwoofer cable included If your receiver/processor does not contain a Dolby Digital or DTS processor but has a subwoofer output: 15' (4.5m) subwoofer cable included NOTE: If your receiver/processor has only one sub out, you may use either the L or R input.
TSS-800 (120V) OM 2/24/06 10:01 AM Page 12 OPERATION Surround Modes Crossover Adjustment When using the TSS-800 in a Dolby Digital or DTS home theater system, make sure all speakers are set to “Small”. In a Dolby Pro Logic® home theater system, make sure the receiver’s center channel mode is set to “Normal.” The Crossover Frequency Control 2 determines the highest frequency at which the subwoofer reproduces sounds.
TSS-800 (120V) OM 2/24/06 10:01 AM Page 13 SPECIFICATIONS TSS-800 Satellites Center Channel Frequency Range: 120Hz – 30kHz (±3dB) 120Hz – 30kHz (±3dB) Recommended Amplifier Power Range: 10 – 100 Watts 10 – 125 Watts Sensitivity: 88dB 89dB Nominal Impedance: 8Ω 8Ω Crossover Frequency: 3.5kHz; 12dB/Octave 3.
TSS-800 (120V) OM 2/24/06 10:01 AM Page 2 © 2006 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Infinity Systems, 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797 USA www.infinitysystems.com Infinity, Harman International and MMD are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. Total Solutions and Metal Matrix Diaphragm are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
