Atlantic Technology 8200E Connecting Your System, 6.1/7.1 Channel Systems, Stereo Systems

6 Connecting Your System

System 8200e/6200e High Performance Loudspeakers

6.1/7.1 Channel Systems

If you are setting up a system that uses back surround speaker(s) as well as side surrounds (Dolby Digital EX, DTS ES, etc.) you can choose to use either SR model speakers in Dipole or Bipole mode or another pair of front LR speakers in the back of the room.

If you are using a THX Ultra 2 certified controller/receiver you should place the back surround speakers approximately 1 to 2 feet apart in the center of the back wall. The special circuitry in the processor will help to create a believable and effective surround field using this placement.Please read the electronics manual to learn more about this placement option.

high quality speaker wires between the speaker and amplifier help to main- tain the amplifier’s control in the bass range (by maintaining the amplifier’s damping factor). It also potentially allows more efficient power transfer by keeping the total resistance of the speaker wires at a lower level.

You can Bi-Wire by connecting two sets of speaker wires from the ampli- fier terminals to the input terminals on the back of the speaker enclosure. The wires should be attached to a single output terminal set on the ampli- fier.The other end is attached to the two sets of input terminals on the rear panel of the loudspeaker. Some manufactured Bi-Wire cables have only a single set of connectors at the amplifier end and two sets of connectors at the speaker end.

Stereo Systems

If you are setting up a stereo system using a pair of 8200e or 6200e LRs with subwoofer(s), begin with these general guidelines:

The distance between the speakers should be approximately one-half their distance from the prime listening position.

If youpointthefrontof thespeakersdirectlytowardstheprimelistening position(“toe” themin),youwillachievethemostpreciseimagingand the most direct high frequency sound.If you have a“bright” or“hard” sounding room,aiming the speakers straight out into the room (or just aiming them partially towards you) may make for a more natural and pleasing sonic balance.

Thedistancefromeachspeakertoitsthreeclosestroomsurfacesshould be different.

In most rooms,you should not place your speakers in the corners.

The goal is to reproduce accurate musical timbre and natural sound.Addi-

You may choose to Bi-Wire the speakers or not. If you do Bi-Wire, remove the gold jumper links that comes factory installed between the sets of input terminals (Figure 4). See“System Wiring Using Bi-Wire Option” on the next page for an example of Bi-Wiring.

The terminals themselves are designed to allow the use of very heavy speaker wire or connectors. Be sure to tighten them securely, but don’t over-tighten them.

Warning: To prevent risk of electrical shock or damage to your equipment, always switch off the amplifier or receiver when making any system connections.

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tionally, a well set-up stereo pair of speakers will create excellent imaging and a cohesive representation of the soundstage.Placement in the room and your listening position have an enormous impact on the ultimate sound you will achieve from your system. The most important thing is to be creative! Try placing your speakers on the long wall instead of the short one.Toe the speakers in or point them straight ahead. Pull them away from the wall or push them closer.Don't be timid.You’ll find that moving your speakers,even a few inches, can dramatically change and possibly improve their sound.

Connecting Your System

We recommend that you connect your system using high quality dual conductor stranded wire of 16 gauge or heavier, for lengths up to 25 feet. (Remember, the lower the gauge number, the heavier the wire). Use heavier gauge wire for longer runs. Please contact your audio/video dealer or installer for specific cable recommendations and further information regarding special circumstances.

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Gold Jumper Links must be removed if you choose to bi-wire the front channel

speakers.

Bi-Wiring

There are two identical sets of speaker wire connectors on the back of each of the three front enclosures. They are there to provide the option of Bi-Wiring the speakers. Bi-Wiring lets you connect two sets of input wires (or a specially constructed Bi-Wire cable,see your dealer for further details) between the power amplifier or receiver and the speaker.This practice has its roots in high-end audio and it is generally agreed that using two sets of