Contents Instructions for: Center Channel II & Center Channel PlusTM Speakers by Henry Kloss Important--Please Read First ..................................................................... Introduction .............................................................................................. Center Channel Plus Placement ................................................................... Center Channel II Placement ....................................................................... Connections ............................................................................................... Balancing .................................................................................................. Home Theater Electronic Choices ................................................................ Cleaning The Cabinets ................................................................................ 10-Year Limited Warranty .......................................................................... Difficulty? ................................................................................................. 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 Important ­ Please Read First T hank you for purchasing a Center Channel speaker by Henry Kloss. While these instructions are sufficient to connect and use the speaker properly, we recommend that you also consult the separate booklet, "Getting The Most From Your Dolby Surround® System." A word about shipping damage: If there is any damage, do not discard the shipping carton or its inserts, and do not in-stall or use the speaker, in case you need to ship it. Consult the store where you purchased the system for assistance. If you purchased the speakers through our mail order catalog service, call Cambridge SoundWorks at 1-877-YES-HIFI for advice. Cambridge SoundWorks 1-877-YES-HIFI (1-877-937-4434) 24 hours a day, every day In Canada: 1-800-987-9104 Outside US or Canada: Tel: 617-332-5936 Fax: 617-527-3194 www.cambridgesoundworks.com E-mail: info@cambridgesoundworks.com 1 Introduction Center Channel Plus is a two-way acoustic-suspension speaker system optimized for use as the center channel speaker in a Dolby Digital® or Dolby® Pro Logic® Surround system. Its four 3" woofers and ring-radiator tweeter provide the performance and power-handling appropriate to the finest home theater systems. Center Channel II is a similar speaker featuring two 3" woofers instead of four. For both the Center Channel Plus and the Center Channel II, use the "SMALL" center channel setting of a Dolby Digital decoder. Also for both speakers, use the "NORMAL" setting of a Dolby Surround with Pro Logic decoder. Both of these settings direct low-bass sound to the left and right main speakers or the subwoofers. Because a primary purpose of the center channel is to keep dialog firmly centered on the TV screen, a center channel speaker should be placed in close proximity to the TV set as shown in Figure 1. Both of our center channel speakers are magnetically shielded to allow this placement without distorting the picture. Center Channel Plus Placement Center Channel Plus should be placed directly atop or beneath the TV monitor as shown in Figure 2. The other speakers in the system should be placed approximately as shown in Figure 1 (consult "Getting The Most From Your Dolby Surround System" for a more detailed discussion of placing the other speakers). CENTER CHANNEL PLUS TV MONITOR LEFT CENTER Center Channel II or Center Channel Plus by Henry Kloss. Directly above or below the TV. RIGHT SURROUND Alongside, not behind, listening area and well above ear level. Center Channel Plus can be placed directly atop the TV monitor as in illustration above. Figure 1 TV MONITOR Center Channel Plus Center Channel Plus Support CENTER CHANNEL PLUS Center Channel Plus can be placed directly beneath the TV monitor as in illustration above. In conjunction with the optional Center Channel Plus Support, it can also serve as a base for the monitor. Figure 2 2 Center Channel II Placement Center Channel II should be placed directly atop, beneath, or alongside the TV monitor as shown in Figure 3. The other speakers in the system should be placed approximately as shown in Figure 1 (consult "Getting The Most From Your Dolby Surround System" for a more detailed discussion of placing the other speakers). Connections Your center channel speaker should be connected to the center channel speaker outputs on your Dolby Digital or Dolby Surround with Pro Logic receiver or decoder/ amplifier as shown in Figure 4. Important note: All speakers should be connected in phase. The terminals on your center channel speaker and on many receivers and amplifiers are coded red (+) and black (­) to insure correct phase. Make sure you connect the red speaker terminals to the red receiver terminals and the black speaker terminals to the black receiver terminals. Twoconductor speaker cable is coded along one conductor with lettering, with a stripe or a bead­or­the appearance of the two conductors differs, usually one copper and one silver. This allows you to easily connect the proper conductor to each terminal. RECEIVER OR DECODER/AMPLIFIER WITH DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND SPEAKER CONNECTIONS FRONT L R SURROUND L R CTR IMPORTANT: Be sure all speakers are connected identically in phase as explained in the text. Center Channel II is magnetically shielded so it can be placed directly atop, alongside, or beneath the TV monitor Figure 3 3 CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER Figure 4 Balancing Dolby Digital and Dolby Surround signal processors provide an electronic system for balancing the sonic output of the left, center, right and surround speakers. When you activate this test mode, it sends a "noise" signal briefly to each channel in succession. Simply adjust your unit's appropriate channel balancing controls until the center and surround speakers play the test sound at roughly the same output level as the left and right speakers. Once you've adjusted your system this way, it will reproduce Dolby Surround and Dolby Digital program material with the exact balance originally intended. Consult the manual of your Dolby decoder unit for complete instructions on channel balancing. Home Theater Electronic Choices Dolby Pro Logic: Dolby Digital: Set the center channel speaker size setting to "SMALL" for the Center Channel II and Center Channel Plus Set the surround mode on your receiver to Dolby Pro Logic when viewing program material encoded with "Dolby Surround®". Choose the "NORMAL" center channel mode on your processor. If the program you are viewing does not specifically state it was encoded for Dolby Surround, or if you are listening to conventional stereo recordings, be sure to switch your amplifier or receiver to a surround setting that does not use Dolby Pro Logic processing or switch the surround processing off. Cleaning The Cabinets If more than dusting is needed, the finish on your center channel speaker can be cleaned with a window or vinyl cleaning product. Avoid spraying the cleaner directly on the speaker grilles to prevent damage to them or the speaker. 4 10-Year Limited Warranty To the original purchaser, Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc. will warrant the Center Channel II and Center Channel Plus speakers to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten (10) years from date of purchase. With respect to defects, Cambridge SoundWorks will, at its option, replace the product or repair the defect in the product with no charge to the original purchaser for parts or labor. This warranty does not extend to any defect, malfunction or failure caused by misuse, abuse, accident, faulty hookup, defective associated equipment or use of the speaker with equipment for which it is not intended. This warranty is valid only when the speaker is returned to an authorized store where it was purchased. Or, if you bought directly from Cambridge SoundWorks, call for a Return Authorization Number for the unit and return it to the accompanying address, freight prepaid, together with a copy of the original sales slip to establish warranty status. Please do not return the Center Channel II or Center Channel Plus speakers, or any of its parts, to the factory without prior authorization. This is the sole and express warranty. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, of merchantability, fitness for purpose or otherwise. In no event shall Cambridge SoundWorks be liable for incidental or consequential damages or have any liability with respect to defects other than the obligations set forth above. To ensure warranty coverage it is incumbent upon the original purchaser to inform Cambridge SoundWorks or any of its Authorized Service Agencies of the defect within the warranty period. The only acceptable method of establishing warranty status is a copy of the original proof of purchase indicating customers name and purchase date. For warranty information contact: Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc. 311 Needham St. Newton, MA 02464 1-877-YES-HIFI (1-877-937-4434) www.cambridgesoundworks.com email: info@cambridgesoundworks.com Difficulty? If you suspect there's a problem with your center channel speaker, contact the store where you purchased it. If a problem is confirmed, you will need to return that speaker to that store or its Authorized Service Center. If you purchased the speaker through our mail order catalog service, call a Cambridge SoundWorks Audio/Video Consultant at 1-877-YES-HIFI. He or she will help you track down the problem, which could be in some other component in your system. If together you agree there is something wrong with your center channel speaker, he or she will supply you with a Return Authorization Number. Please do not return your center channel speaker to the factory without prior authorization. ® Cambridge SoundWorks is a registered trademark of Cambridge SoundWorks, Incorporated. ® Dolby, Pro Logic, Dolby Surround and Dolby Digital are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. 5 311 Needham Street, Newton MA 02464 1-877-937-4434 Fax: 617-527-3194 www.cambridgesoundworks.com Email: info@cambridgesoundworks.com P81-0370 0400 A Company ...