Mirage Loudspeakers OM - R2, OM - C3 Welcome To The World Of Mirage Loudspeakers, Cabinet Care

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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 OM-SERIES SPEAKERS

For best performance, please follow the guidelines outlined below:

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 rear wall. The distance from the loudspeakers to the listener should be about 1 to 1.5 times the distance separating the speakers. See Figures 1, 2, 3 or 4 for connection and Figures 6 or 7 for placement.

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 for connection and

Figure 7 for placement.

NOTE: The Omnipolar® OM-C2 will perform well installed in a wall unit or built into a custom installation, provided there is a minimum of 10-12- inches (25-30cm) of free space between the speaker and the enclosure back and sides. For optimum performance, we recommend that this product be placed where it's sound radiation pattern will benefit from walls, or other reflective boundary surfaces.

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 pro- vide the sense of spaciousness and ambiance for either Dolby Pro Logic™ or the new Dolby Digital™ Surround source formats. See Figure 1 for connection and Figure 7 for placement.

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 connection instructions in the Owner’s Manual of your Subwoofer.

Connection Methods for Model OM-6

1.For ease of hook-up, use the Speaker Level Connection as you would a non-powered speaker. Be sure to set the Input Selector Switch to the center (Speaker Level) position. See Figure 5 for connection and

Figures 6 or 7 for placement.

2.If your system has Left/Right Pre-amp Outputs and Left/Right Main Amplifier Inputs, we recommend the Low Level Connection for best sonic performance. Use RCA interconnect cables with a “Y” connector.

See Figure 5 for connection and Figures 6 or 7 for placement. Be sure to set the Input Selector Switch to the upper (180°) or lower (0°) position.

3.We recommend that you DO NOT USE the Subwoofer Output(s) of an A/V Receiver or Processor to feed the Low Level Input of the OM-6. This method deteriorates performance by duplicating crossover slopes.

QUICK SET UP GUIDE FOR OM-6 & OM-8

1.If so featured, ensure that your receiver or AV processor is set for Large main (left & right) speakers.

2Turn the Subwoofer Output on your receiver or AV processor Off. For 5.1-channel AV Processors, switch the LFE Channel Off to direct Low Frequency Effects to the front left and right speakers.

3.Ensure that all binding posts and terminal connections are firmly hand tightened.

4.The rotary Level Control adjusts the bass output level of the subwoofer section of the OM-6 or OM-8. If Using the Speaker Level Connection Method: The 12 o’clock position produces balanced output between low, mid and high frequencies. For more bass output, rotate clockwise. If Using the Low Level Connection Method: Since each receiver/processor produces different output levels, experiment to find the most suitable selection for your listening needs.

5.In either Speaker Level or Low Level Connection, the Low Frequency (LF) EQ. Control adjusts the extreme low frequency characteristics. It is continuously variable from –3dB through 0 to +3dB to precisely match the subwoofer section of these powered models with the acoustics of your listening room. If bass is too boomy and lacks detail, adjust this control counter-clockwise until desired performance is achieved.

CAUTION: To avoid serious amplifier damage if using a bridged output amplifier, DO NOT USE the Low Level Connection Method.

NOTE: In Home Theater Applications, the Red LED, which is located on the lower grille panel of the OM-6 & OM-8 may occasionally switch off during extended periods of dialogue, when low frequency information is absent. The LED will switch back to Red (On) when the internal amplifier senses the return of low frequency signals.

CABINET CARE

Black high gloss finished models should be polished periodically to preserve the luster. A soft, dirt-free cloth and high quality furniture

polish shall be used for this purpose. Wood grain, and satin, (white or black) finished models should be gently wiped clean from time to time with a damp cloth to remove any dust or stains. 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.

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