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IMPORTANT:Make sure all equipment is turned off before making any

connections.

For speaker connections,use a minimum #18-gauge speaker wire with

polarity coding.The side of the wire with a ridge or other coding is usually

considered positive polarity (i.e.,+).Heavier gauge wire should be used

when more than 50 feet of speaker wire is required.The wire channels on

the rear of the OWS-1 will accommodate most types of 14- to 18-gauge

wire.

NOTE:If desired, consult your local Infinity dealer about speaker wire and

connection options.

The speakers have coded terminals that accept a variety of wire connectors.

The most common connection is shown in Figure 3.

To ensure proper polarity,connect each +terminal on the back of the

amplifier or receiver to the respective +(red) terminal on each speaker,as

shown in Figure 4.Connect the –(black) terminals in a similar way.See the

owner’s guides that were included with your amplifier or receiver to confirm

connection procedures.

IMPORTANT:Do not reverse polarities (i.e.,+ to –or –to +) when making

connections.Doing so will cause poor imaging and diminished bass

response.

Check the speakers for playback first by setting the system volume control

to a minimum level,and then by applying power to your audio system.

Play a favorite music or video segment and increase the system volume

control to a comfortable level.

NOTE:You should hear balanced audio reproduction across the entire

frequency spectrum.If not, check all wiring connections or consult the

authorized Infinity dealer from whom you purchased the system for more

help.

When the OWS-1 speakers are used as part of a Dolby®Digital or DTS®

multichannel home theater system with a powered subwoofer,it is

recommended that you set your receiver/processor speaker mode to “small”

or “high-pass”for all channels connected to an OWS-1.In addition,some

receivers/processors allow you to adjust the high-pass frequency for the

“small”or “high-pass”setting.If your receiver/processor has this capability,

it is recommended that you set the high-pass frequency to the lowest setting

above 70Hz.Consult your receiver/processor manual for more information

about these adjustments.

The OWS-1 does not require any routine maintenance.When needed,use a

soft cloth,dampened with water only, to remove any fingerprints or dust.

Clean the grille by gently vacuuming.

NOTE:Do not use any cleaning products or polishes on the cabinet or grille.

—

Receiver or

Amplifier

(rear view)

Speaker (rear view)

(one channel shown)

—

REDBLACK

LOOSEN TERMINALS

INSERT BARE END;

TIGHTEN TERMINALS

BLACK = –

NO STRIPE = –STRIPE = +

RED = +

WIRING THE SYSTEM

FIGURE3– This example shows how to connect bare wires to the

terminals.Banana plugs may also be inserted directly into the rear of the

connector.

FIGURE4– Wiring diagram shows polarity connections for one

channel of a stereo or home theater system.

FINAL ADJUSTMENTS

CARE OF YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM

Frequency Range: 70Hz – 20,000Hz (±3dB)

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