HC5S and HC5B SURROUND SYSTEM
Contents of Carton:
4 each
1 each
1 each Subwoofer
CENTER AND SATELLITE SPEAKERS Your five surround speakers consist of 4 matching Satellites and a Center Channel Speaker. The Satellites are the smaller set while the Center Channel has a horizontal orientation.
SUBWOOFER Your Subwoofer delivers powerful, deep bass sound output for a natural,
HOW TO PLACE YOUR SYSTEM COMPONENTS Locate the Center Channel on top of or under the television or monitor. One of the Satellite Speakers should be located on either side of the television.
Your Subwoofer must sit on the floor, in a corner to work properly. The floor and corner are actually a part of the Subwoofer’s design.
Place your Subwoofer in the corner nearest your system’s electronic components to keep wire or cable runs short.
PHASE SWITCH The Phase Switch controls the phase of the Subwoofer’s output relative to the front speakers. Listen carefully to the sound quality while playing a CD with low bass. Select the position of the switch that produces the fullest deep bass without boominess. You may need to readjust the Level and Low Pass Frequency controls after setting the Phase Switch.
CONNECTING YOU SUBWOOFER
IMPORTANT: When you make connections. make sure that the power switches of all components, including the Subwoofer, are OFF.
AUDIO CABLES If you are connecting the Subwoofer into a system made up of separate components (preamp & power amps), you will need audio cables long enough to reach the Subwoofer from the preamplifier and the power amplifier.
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SUBWOOFER ADJUSTMENT & USE
SUBWOOFER INITIAL CONTROL SETTINGS
•Set the LOW PASS FREQUENCY Control to its center position.
•Set the LEVEL Control fully counterclockwise to MIN. You’ll reset this control after you make other adjustments.
ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER CONTROLS
•Play a program on your system. For the following adjustments, use the Dolby ProLogic Normal surround mode and select a movie that has a Dolby Surround soundtrack with a lot of music, or play a music CD. Adjust the receiver’s volume control for a comfortable sound level from the system speakers.
•Increase the Subwoofer’s LEVEL Control setting clockwise, so that you hear the deep bass. Adjust the control for a natural, musical balance that has plenty of deep bass sound when it is actually present in the music.
•Listen carefully to bass voices and, if needed, adjust the LOW PASS FREQUENCY Control so that they sound natural. Setting the frequency too high will make deep voices sound excessively “chesty” or resonant and will give the upper bass in music a
•Make fine adjustments until the program has satisfying and natural sound quality on both bass voices and music.
MOUNTING BRACKETS
SPECIFICATIONS
Center Channel
Driver Compliment: Dual 3" with 1/2" Tweeter
Frequency Response:
Sensitivity: 91dB, 2.83V/1 meter
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
Recommended Amplifier Power: 15 to 100 Watts
Finish: Anodized Aluminum
Dimensions (HxWxD): 31/2" x 8" x 33/8"
Satellites
Compliment: 3" Woofer with 1/2” Tweeter
Frequency Response:
Sensitivity: 89dB, 2.83V/1 meter
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
Recommended Amplifier Power: 15 to 100 Watts
Finish: Anodized Aluminum
Dimensions (HxWxD): 5" x 31/2" x 33/8"
Subwoofer
8” long throw woofer in a down firing,tuned port enclosure design Frequency Response: 35Hz to 180Hz
Amplification Power Output: 100 Watts RMS into 4 Ohms
Total Harmonic Distortion: 10% @ 100 Watts output
Variable crossover:
Home Theater Surround System Diagram
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CONNECTING THE SURROUND SPEAKERS Your Receiver will have clearly marked terminals for connecting the Satellite and Center Channel Speakers. The most common type of connection is spring loaded. Press down on the tab and insert the stripped wire tips into the opening.
IMPORTANT: Always connect the red (+) terminal on the Receiver to the red (+) terminal on the corresponding Speaker i.e. Front Left. Connect the corresponding black
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SUBWOOFER CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS
POWER CORD Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet or other AC outlet capable of supplying at least 400 Watts.
POWER SWITCH Turns the AC supply completely OFF or sets the Subwoofer to AUTO ON operation. In AUTO ON, the Subwoofer is in standby mode until it detects an audio signal input, then the Subwoofer turns on automatically. A few minutes after audio input signals cease, the Subwoofer automatically returns to standby mode.
POWER INDICATOR LED This LED is unlit when the AC power switch is OFF. It glows red when the Subwoofer is in standby mode ad green when the Subwoofer is on.
FUSE 250V 2A This fuse protects against internal and external faults. If the POWER switch is ON and the power indicator LED is unlit, unplug the power cord from the AC and the back of the amplifier, then pry up the rectangular fuse holder and check the fuse. IMPORTANT If the fuse is blown, replace it only with a fuse of the same type and current rating.
L,R SPEAKER OUT & IN - See Connection Option 1 These terminals are for making connections using speaker wire. If you use this option, do not use Option 2.
LINE IN & LINE OUT - See Connection Option 2 These are for connections using audio cables. If you use this option, do not use Option 1.
LOW PASS FREQUENCY CONTROL Adjusts the upper frequency limit for audio sig- nals going to the Subwoofer amplifier. This control helps you adjust the system’s tonal balance.
LEVEL CONTROL Balances the loudness of the Subwoofer relative to the Front speakers and compensates for room effects on the Subwoofer’s output.
SPEAKER WIRE Typical speaker wire has a pair of separate conductors with insulating jackets that are molded together. We recommend that you use
POLARITY All speakers in a system must be connected with the same polarity. Speaker wire is marked for polarity so that you can identify which wire in the pair is which. Polarity is shown by a color strip on the insulation, by ridges molded into the insulation, or by the colors of the wires - one copper and one silver.
Strip the insulation from speaker wire ends to reveal the bare conductors before connecting to Receiver, Subwoofer or Speaker terminals.
IMPORTANT Always connect the red + terminal on the Receiver to the red + terminal on the Subwoofer, and the black - terminal on the Receiver to the black - terminal on the Subwoofer. The same is true for hooking the Receiver outputs to the Front speakers: red + to red +, and black- to
IMPORTANT USE OPTION 1 OR OPTION 2, NOT BOTH.
OPTION 1 – CONNECTION WITH SPEAKER WIRE
RECEIVER
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Connect speaker wires from the Receiver’s front left and right speaker outputs to the Subwoofer’s Speaker
OPTION 2 – CONNECTION WITH AUDIO CABLE
Connect a pair of audio cables from the preamp’s output jacks to the subwoofer’s LINE IN jacks. Connect left channel to left to left and right channel to right. Connect a pair of audio cables from the subwoofer’s LINE OUT jacks to the power amplifier’s input jacks. Connect left channel to left and right channel to right.
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POWER AMPLIFIER
SUBWOOFER
If your preamp receiver or processor has a subwoofer or mono output jack that is controlled by the master volume control, use a single audio cable to connect that output to the subwoofer’s
THE HC5 speaker set comes with a wall mounting system specifically designed for your HC5 satellites. The mounting system includes four each mounting rods with attached plate, rubber compression washers. and angle wedges. The system DOES NOT include hardware to attach the wall mount brackets to the mounting surface. When installed properly, the mounting system will allow the listener to focus the satel- lites on the chosen listening location or sweet spot.
Take the satellite in hand and view the rear panel. You will note that the top and bot- tom caps are protruding. The bottom cap has a formed hole that passes through it. Press one of the compression washers into the opening, being sure to allow the edge mold on the washer to overlap slightly on both sides of the cap. Place the free end of on mounting rod into the washer from the bottom, rotate the satellite and push the rod slowly. Be sure not to dislodge the washer from its location. Continue to push until the rod enters the insert on the inside of the top cap. You can now rotate the satellite hor- izontally on the rod to access the mounting plate and complete the bracket installation.
Once the plate is attached to the mounting surface, the satellites can be easily rotat- ed to the desired orientation. The compression washer will assist in holding the satel- lite in the desired position. If you require a vertical adjustment a wedge insert is pro- vided and is designed to be placed between the plate and mounting surface.
TROUBLESHOOTING
SUBWOOFER POWER INDICATOR LED DOES NOT LIGHT
•Check that the Subwoofer’s POWER Switch is in the AUTO ON position.
•If the POWER Switch is in the AUTO ON position, check the AC outlet the Subwoofer is plugged into to be sure that it is live. You can use a tester or
•If the AC outlet is live, either the power cord or Subwoofer has a problem. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet and check the fuse by unscrewing the center piece from the holder. If it is blown, replace the fuse only with a fuse of the same type and rating. If this doesn’t help, take the Subwoofer to your dealer for service – THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
NO SOUND FROM THE FRONT SPEAKERS.
•Be sure the Receiver and Subwoofer POWER Switches are in the On positions.
•Check the Receiver’s Volume Control Setting - if it is all the way down, there won’t be any sound.
•Check that the Receiver’s Input Selector is set to an active source of audio signals and that a Tape Monitor Loop is not engaged.
•Be sure that the Receiver’s Speaker Selector switch is turned on to the terminals [A or B, 1or 2] that you have your Front speakers connected to. If the Receiver has a headphone jack, you can use headphones to check the Receiver for output.
•Check the wires and connections from the Receiver’s Front Speaker Output terminals to the Subwoofer’s
•Try removing the Subwoofer from the system, leaving your Front speakers connected to the Receiver. If there still is no sound, take the Receiver to your dealer for service.
NO SOUND FROM THE SUBWOOFER
•First, be sure there is sound from the Front speakers and that the Receiver is working correctly as outlined above.
•Check the Subwoofer’s LEVEL Control. If it is all the way counter clockwise, there may be no sound.
•The Subwoofer only reproduces deep bass sound. If the program has no deep bass, the Subwoofer will not make any sound. Play a program with plenty of bass, such as jazz or rock music, or an action movie.
•If everything else checks OK, take the Subwoofer to your dealer for service - THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
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1 pair RCA input for low level input and one pair for output Finish: Vinyl laminate with aluminum accent
Dimensions (HxWxD): 17" X 101/4" X 153/4"
Weight: 26.8 lbs (12.2Kg)
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
ATTENTION:
Please read these instructions thoroughly before attempting to operate your AR Surround System. Be sure to save this manual for future reference. Also save your bill of sale, as it may be required for warranty service.
CLEANING - Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
ATTACHMENTS - Do not use attachments not recommended by AR as they may cause hazards.
WATER and MOISTURE - Do not use the AR Surround System near water - for example: near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar locations.
ACCESSORIES - Do not place the AR Surround System on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult,and serious damage to the product. Use only with cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by AR or sold with the AR Surround System. Any mounting of the speakers should follow AR’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by AR.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
SERVICING - Do not attempt to service the AR Surround System yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified AR service personnel.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
A.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
B.If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
C.When the product exhibits a distinct change in a performance
REPLACEMENT PARTS - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by AR or those having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. NOTE: See section on “How to Obtain Service”.
SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING - The AR Surround Sound System has 1/4 x 20 inserts for mounting to walls and should be mounted to a wall or ceiling as recommended by AR.
HEAT - The AR Surround System should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
