Mirage Loudspeakers AVS-100, AVS-500, AVS-200 owner manual N e r s m a n u a l, S S e r i e s

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WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF MIRAGE LOUDSPEAKERS

We are sure you will enjoy this superb product. The following advice is offered to facilitate proper installation of your MIRAGE speakers in your home. Extensive research along with great care at every design stage has enabled MIRAGE to produce speakers with extraordinary performance characteristics: a performance level that is equal, or superior to other loudspeakers costing many times their price.

The finest components and materials, made with sophisticated manufacturing and quality control ensure that you will enjoy this exceptional performance for many years.

IMPORTANT: Please retain the carton and packing material for this MIRAGE product to protect it in the event it ever has to be shipped to a service center for repair. Product received damaged by a service center that has been shipped by the end user in other than the original packaging, will be repaired, refurbished and properly packaged for return shipment at the end user’s expense.

POSITIONING & CONNECTING YOUR MIRAGE “AVS-SERIES” SPEAKERS

For best performance, please follow the guidelines outlined below:

Using Your AVS-200

as Left and Right Main Speakers

For best stereo separation, we recommend the speaker pair be placed 6 to 10 feet (2-3 m) apart and a minimum of 15-inches (40cm) from the wall. The distance from the loudspeakers to the listener should be about 1 to 1.5 times the distance separating the speakers.

See Figure 1 & 2 for placement and connection.

The AVS-100 Center Channel Speaker

The purpose of the center channel speaker is to ensure that the central audio image, including actors’ voices, appears to emanate from the screen. For best results the center channel speaker should be located directly above, or below the TV screen. See Figure 1 & 2 for

placement and connection.

Using Your AVS-200 as Surround/Effects Speakers

Surround effects speakers should be positioned adjacent to and slightly behind the primary listening area, on the rear wall or in the ceiling to provide the sense of spaciousness and ambiance for either Dolby

Pro Logic™ or the new Dolby Digital™ Surround source formats.

See Figure 1 & 2 for placement and connection.

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MIRAGE Powered Subwoofers

Low frequencies are essentially non-directional, so your subwoofer may be placed anywhere in the listening room, without affecting the stereo image of your main speakers. However, placement too near the corner of the room may result in “boomy” bass performance. Positioning the subwoofer further from the corner will normally result in more detailed and accurate performance. For larger rooms, two or more subwoofers may be used. Refer to the placement and connection instructions in the Owner’s Manual of your Subwoofer.

Amplifier Requirements

MIRAGE loudspeakers have been designed to be driven to high listening levels with moderate power, while at the same time being capable of handling the power output of large amplifiers. Most MIRAGE speakers have 8 ohm nominal impedance, and will function well with a wide range of amplifiers and receivers.

NOTE: If using more than one pair of speakers per amplifier or receiver, please check with the amplifier manufacturer to confirm that the amplifier can handle loads of 4 ohms.

CARE OF FINISHES

Your speakers should be gently wiped clean with a damp cloth from time to time to remove any dust or stains. Do not use an abrasive cleaner. To remove dust from the grille cloth, use the brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner or a slightly dampened sponge.

WARRANTY OUTSIDE OF

THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA

Outside of North America, the warranty may be changed to comply with local regulations. Ask your local MIRAGE dealer for details of the LIMITED WARRANTY applicable in your country.

“MIRAGE”, the “MIRAGE ” logo, “AVS-Series”, the “AVS-100”, “AVS-200”, & “AVS-500” logos, “The Original Bipolar Loudspeaker”, “BPS- Series” and “API Accessories” are all trademarks of Audio Products International Corp. “Dolby”, the double “D” symbol, “Dolby Pro-Logic” and “Dolby Digital Surround” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing. DTS is a Trademark of Digital Theater Systems Inc.

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