TSS-500 OM 1/20/06 2:45 PM Page 1 TOTAL SPEAKER SOLUTIONS TSS-500 Owner’s Guide
TSS-500 OM 1/20/06 2:45 PM Page 2 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-500 OM 1/20/06 2:45 PM Page 3 TSS-500 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-500 iii
TSS-500 OM 1/20/06 2:45 PM Page 4 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. Our high-quality drivers, precision dividing networks and rigid, well-braced enclosures combine to deliver uncompromised performance in any multichannel home theater system.
TSS-500 OM 1/20/06 2:45 PM Page 5 PLACEMENT NOTE: The satellite speakers can be placed directly on a shelf, or mounted on a wall using the included wall brackets. Left and Right Front Channels 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-500 OM 1/20/06 2:45 PM Page 6 WALL-MOUNTING (CONT.) Step 5. Screw the ball and shaft assembly (B) to 1/4"-20 insert on rear of speaker. Back out 1/2 of a turn and tighten nut against the speaker. Step 1. Satellites only: Detach shelf stand by removing screw in rear of speaker. Step 2. Mark the positions on the wall where you would like to place the mounting screws. Step 6. Attach speaker wire as shown on page 4. Step 3.
TSS-500 OM 1/20/06 2:45 PM Page 7 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-500 OM 1/20/06 2:45 PM Page 8 SUBWOOFER CONTROLS ¡ Rear Panel 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. £ The volume control setting on your processor/preamp or receiver is not a specific indication of the overall loudness level of the speakers.
TSS-500 OM 1/20/06 2:45 PM Page 9 SUBWOOFER CONNECTIONS If you have a Dolby® Digital or DTS® receiver/ processor with a low-frequency-effects (LFE) or subwoofer output: If your receiver/processor does not contain a Dolby Digital or DTS processor but has a subwoofer output: 15' (4.6m) subwoofer cable included RECEIVER/PROCESSOR 15' (4.6m) subwoofer cable included SUBWOOFER OR LFE OUTPUT NOTE: If your receiver/processor has only one sub out, you may use either the L or R input.
TSS-500 OM 1/20/06 2:45 PM Page 10 OPERATION Surround Modes When using the TSS-500 in a Dolby Digital or DTS home theater system, make sure all speakers are set to “Small”. When using the system in a Dolby Pro Logic® home theater system, make sure the receiver’s center channel mode is set to “Normal.” Some Dolby Digital-equipped receivers/processors offer different setup options for each source or surround mode (e.g., CD-stereo, videotape, Dolby Digital, Pro Logic).
TSS-500 OM 1/20/06 2:45 PM Page 11 SPECIFICATIONS TSS-500 Satellites Center Channel Frequency Range: 150Hz – 25kHz (±3dB) 150Hz – 25kHz (±3dB) Recommended Amplifier Power Range: 10 – 100 Watts 10 – 100 Watts Sensitivity: 86dB 87dB Nominal Impedance: 8Ω 8Ω Crossover Frequency: 7kHz 7kHz Midrange Driver(s): 2-1/2" (64mm) Magnetically shielded Dual 2-1/2" (64mm) magnetically shielded High-Frequency Driver: 3/4" (19mm) Magnetically shielded 3/4" (19mm) Magnetically shielded Dimensions
TSS-500 OM 1/20/06 2:45 PM Page b © 2006 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Infinity Systems, 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797 USA www.infinitysystems.com Infinity and Harman International are registered trademarks, and Total Solutions is a trademark, of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. Dolby and Pro Logic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. Part No.
