Infinity Home Theater System Oreus HCS User Manual

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Owner’s Guide  
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FIGURE 1– In this overhead view of a typical installation, satellite  
speakers are used to reproduce sound for the front and surround  
channels. The center channel reproduces sound and dialog.The  
powered subwoofer provides extended bass for effects and music.  
IF YOU WANT TO STAND YOUR SPEAKER ON TABLE  
Feed speaker cable through the foot  
1. The foot supplied with your Oreus satellites and center channel  
is supplied assembled.  
PLACEMENT  
NOTE:  
The satellite speakers can be placed directly on a shelf, or mounted  
on a wall using the built-in base/bracket.  
CAUTION:  
2. Fit the five self-adhesive rubber feet to the foot.  
The rubber feet can under certain conditions smudge or discolor  
light colored and delicate surfaces. Please place a protective mat or  
coaster under the rubber feet to prevent marking or discoloration.  
For front left and right channels  
For front left and right channels, place one satellite to the left and  
another to the right of the television, as shown in Figure 1.  
Since the speakers are magnetically shielded, you can place them  
very close to the TV without worrying about the magnetic field  
distorting the picture.  
Center Channel  
3. Remove the two fixing screws and lift the pivot cover plate off  
the foot. Use the hex key supplied to loosen the screws.  
For the center channel, place the speaker directly on top of, or below,  
your television. Use a shelf, if the television does not provide a  
stable platform.  
Surround Channel  
For surround left and right channels, place one speaker on the left  
and another on the right, to the sides of or behind the listening area.  
Subwoofer  
4. Lift out the pivot.  
Since the installation of a subwoofer can be somewhat more  
complicated than installing full-range speakers, it is essential that  
you read this section very carefully prior to connecting the subwoofer  
to your system. Should you have questions relating to installation, it  
is advisable to call your Infinity dealer for advice.  
The performance of the subwoofer is directly related to its placement  
in the listening room and how you align the subwoofer with the satellite  
speakers. Setting the volume of the subwoofer in relation to the left  
and right speakers is also of critical importance because it is essential  
that the subwoofer integrate smoothly with the entire system.  
Setting the subwoofer’s volume level too high will result in  
an overpowering, boomy bass. Setting the volume level too low will  
negate the benefits of the subwoofer.  
5. Feed the speaker cable through the rear cable-entry hole in the  
base and then through the pivot.  
Here are several additional facts on installation that may prove  
useful. It is generally believed that low frequencies (below 125Hz)  
are nondirectional and, therefore, placement of a subwoofer  
within any listening room is not critical. While in theory it is true  
that the larger wavelengths of extremely low frequencies are basically  
non-directional, the fact is that, when installing a subwoofer  
within the limited confines of a room, reflections, standing  
waves and absorptions generated within the room will strongly  
influence the performance of any subwoofer system.  
As a result, specific location of the subwoofer becomes  
important, and we strongly recommend that you experiment with  
placement before choosing a final location. Placement will depend  
upon your room (for example, whether or not your room permits  
placement of the subwoofer near either satellite) and the amount  
and quality of bass required.  
6. Put the pivot back into place. Re-fit the cover plate and replace  
the two fixing screws. Do not fully tighten the screws at this stage  
because you will need to rotate the pivot later in the assembly  
procedure to angle your speakers correctly.  
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Attach the foot to the speaker  
Adjust the angle of your speaker  
1. Remove the two screws and take off the rear cover plate from  
the speaker. Use the hex key supplied to loosen the screws.  
1. You can tilt your speaker up or down on its foot and you can  
also rotate it. If you experience difficulty tilting or rotating your  
speaker, try loosening the fixing screws for the pivot cover plate on  
the foot.  
2. The foot can be attached to the speaker at two different positions.  
The first position allows the speaker to be used vertically (normal for  
satellites), while the second allows it to be used horizontally (normal  
for the center channel). Note the blanking plug which fills the  
unused pivot hole on the rear of the speaker.  
IF YOU WANT TO MOUNT YOUR SPEAKER ON THE WALL  
Feed speaker cable through the foot  
1. The foot supplied with your Oreus satellites and center channel  
can also be used as a wall bracket. The foot is supplied assembled.  
3. Connect the cable to the speaker terminals. Observe correct  
polarity. Speaker cable is usually colour-coded (red or white for  
positive) or provided with an identifying stripe or rib on the positive  
conductor. Connect the positive conductor to the red speaker  
terminal.  
2. Remove the two fixing screws and lift the pivot cover plate off  
the foot. Use the hex key supplied to loosen the screws.  
4. Insert the pivot into one or other of the two pivot holes in the  
speaker, depending on whether you wish to use the speaker  
vertically or horizontally.  
5. Fit the blanking plug into the unused pivot hole. Re-fit the rear  
cover on the speaker and tighten the fixing screws.  
3. Lift out the pivot.  
4. Attach the base to the wall using suitable screws.  
6. Your speaker should now look like this.  
5. CAUTION:  
please remember that your Oreus speakers are heavy and must  
be adequately secured to the wall to avoid the risk of injury being  
caused should they fall. Use longer fixing screws and suitable wall  
plugs if necessary.  
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3. Connect the cable to the speaker terminals. Observe correct  
polarity. Speaker cable is usually colour-coded (red or white for  
positive) or provided with an identifying stripe or rib on the positive  
conductor. Connect the positive conductor to the red speaker  
terminal.  
6. Feed the speaker cable through the cable-entry hole in the base  
and then through the pivot.  
4. Insert the pivot into one or other of the two pivot holes in the  
speaker, depending on whether you wish to use the speaker vertically  
or horizontally.  
5. Fit the blanking plug into the unused pivot location hole and  
then re-fit the rear cover on the speaker. Tighten the fixing screws.  
7. If you want to hide the speaker cables in the wall you can use the  
cable entry hole in the underside of the base.  
Adjust the angle of your speaker  
1. You can tilt your speaker up or down on its foot and you can  
also rotate it. If you experience difficulty tilting or rotating your  
speaker, try loosening the fixing screws for the pivot cover plate on  
the foot.  
8. Put the pivot back into place. Re-fit the cover plate and replace  
the two fixing screws. Do not fully tighten the screws at this stage  
because you will need to rotate the pivot later in the assembly  
proceedure to angle your speakers correctly.  
Attach the foot to the speaker  
1. Remove the two screws and take off the rear cover plate from the  
the speaker. Use the hex key supplied to loosen the screws.  
2. Once you have adjusted your speaker the way you want it, fully  
tighten the fixing screws of the pivot cover plate on the foot. This  
will hold your chosen adjustment  
ASSEMBLING THE FLOORSTAND  
Assembling the stand  
1. The Oreus stand is supplied with the base detached from the  
column.  
2. The foot can be attached to the speaker at two different  
positions. The first position allows the speaker to be used vertically  
(normal for satellites), while the second allows it to be used  
horizontally (normal for the center channel). Note the blanking  
plug which fills the unused pivot hole on the rear of the speaker.  
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2. Feed your speaker cable through the stand column. The cable  
can exit through the hole at the bottom rear of the stand column  
or it can exit through the hole in the stand base.  
5. Your speaker should now look like this.  
INSTALLING THE OREUS SUBWOOFER  
3. Secure the stand base to the column and tighten the two fixing  
screws. Use the hex key provided.  
The rear panel metal plate acts as a heatsink for the subwoofer’s  
internal amplifier. There should be at least 10 cm of free space around  
the heatsink for air circulation. Do not place pillows or other objects  
against it.  
We recommend placing the subwoofer at least 2 to 3 feet away from a  
television or a computer’s disc-drive system to prevent smearing the  
colors of the TV picture or erasing of the magnetic drive.  
Placement will depend upon your room and the amount and quality  
of bass required (for example, whether or not your room permits  
placement of the subwoofer near one of the front satellites).  
Careful experimentation will enable you to determine the best position  
for the subwoofer. See suggestions on next page.  
Attaching the stand to the speaker  
1. Remove the two screws and take off the rear cover plate from  
the speaker. Use the hex key supplied to loosen the screws.  
Note the blanking plug which fills the unused pivot hole on the  
rear of the speaker.  
CAUTION:  
The subwoofer's rubber feet can under certain conditions smudge  
or discolor light colored and delicate surfaces. Please place a  
protective mat or coaster under the rubber feet to prevent marking  
or discoloration.  
2. Connect the cable to the speaker terminals. Observe correct  
polarity. Speaker cable is usually colour-coded (red or white for  
positive) or provided with an identifying stripe or rib on the  
positive conductor. Connect the positive conductor to the red  
speaker terminal.  
SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT  
This view shows the subwoofer positioned behind the right channel  
satellite speaker to re-create the actual location of bass instruments  
in an orchestra.  
3. Attach the speaker to the stand and tighten the two fixing  
screws. Use the hex key supplied.  
Here are some useful hints:  
- If the bass response seems inadequate, move the subwoofer  
closer to a wall or corner.  
- If the bass is too heavy, try moving the subwoofer futher from the wall.  
It will take time and patience to find the most pleasing acoustic  
location for your subwoofer. Testing for sonic balance and blending  
should always be made for your normal listening position, using a  
wide range of source material. As a startingpoint, initially place the  
subwoofer behind your right channel satellite speaker, about 3 or  
4 inches from the wall. We suggest trying this location first  
because in an orchestra, the bass instruments are usually located  
in the back and to the right.  
4. Fit the blanking plug into the unused foot pivot location  
hole and then re-fit the rear cover on the speaker and tighten  
the fixing screws.  
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SPEAKER-LEVEL SUBWOOFER CONNECTIONS  
LINE-LEVEL SUBWOOFER CONNECTION  
If your receiver has a pair of stereo subwoofer outputs, connect  
interconnect cable from the receiver's left and right subwoofer  
outputs to the corresponding inputs marked LINE LEVEL IN L and  
R on the subwoofer.  
Connection tips  
Separate and strip the ends of the speaker wire as shown.  
Speakers and amplifiers/receivers have corresponding (+) and  
(–) terminals.  
The (+) lead of the speaker wire is noted with a stripe.  
It is important to connect all the speakers identically: (+)  
on the speaker to (+) on the amplifier and (–) on the speaker to  
(–) on the amplifier.  
Wiring “out of phase”results in thin sound, weak bass and a poor  
stereo image.  
If your receiver has a single subwoofer output or a dedicated LFE  
output, connect interconnect cable from this output to the LFE  
input on the subwoofer.  
Use Speaker-level connection only if your surround receiver does  
not have line-level subwoofer or LFE outputs. If a line-level  
connection is available, go to the next page.  
For speaker-level connection, connect loudspeaker cable from the  
front left and right loudspeaker outputs of your amplifier/receiver  
to the corresponding left and right IN terminals on the subwoofer.  
Then, connect loudspeaker cable from left and right loudspeaker  
OUT on the subwoofer to the corresponding input terminals on  
the front left and right loudspeakers.  
Connect the remaining loudspeakers directly to the receiver. In the  
surround processor set-up menu, the Left/ Right front speakers  
must be selected as "Large." All other loudspeakers must be  
selected as small.  
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However, overall balance must be maintained; otherwise, the  
music will not sound natural.  
OPERATION  
An experienced listener will set the volume and crossover of the  
subwoofer so that its impact on bass response is always there, but  
is never obtrusive.  
With LFE Connection  
If you are using the LFE input, the subwoofer's CROSSOVER  
control is NOT active, because this function is controlled by your  
surround processor.  
Phase Control  
The proper adjustment of the subwoofer's rear panel phase switch  
for your system depends on several variables such as room size,  
subwoofer placement and listener position.  
When using the LFE input, set the subwoofer's VOLUME control to  
"Max" and calibrate the subwoofer level along with the other  
speakers according to the set-up instructions in the owner's  
manual for your surround receiver/amplifier.  
Listen to a familiar selection with powerful bass at a typical  
listening level, while occasionally changing the position of the  
phase switch.  
Other Connections  
If you are using any other connection method, start with the  
subwoofer VOLUME control in the "9 o'clock" position and the  
CROSSOVER in the 12 o'clock position.  
The position which provides maximum bass output at your  
listening position is the correct position.  
To fine-tune the subwoofer's volume and crossover frequency  
settings, listen to familiar material with powerful bass at a typical  
listening level.  
Auto-On Signal Sensing  
The Oreus Subwoofer incorporates automatic signal-sensing  
circuitry which turns the subwoofer on instantly when an audio  
signal is present. When a signal has not been detected for  
approximately 1.5 minutes, the subwoofer automatically goes into  
standby mode.  
Bass response should not overpower the room, but instead  
contribute to a harmonious blend across the entire musical range.  
Many users have a tendency to set the subwoofer volume and  
crossover too high, believing that a subwoofer is there to produce  
lots of boom and shake the room to make its presence felt.  
This is not entirely true.A subwoofer is there to enhance bass,  
extending the response of the entire system so that bass can be  
felt as well as heard.  
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ACOUSTIC FEEDBACK  
SPECIFICATIONS  
If the bass seems boomy, or you notice a rumbling sound when  
listening to record albums, the cause may be acoustic feedback.  
This means that low-frequency vibrations from your speakers are  
reaching the turntable.To help isolate the turntable from these  
vibrations, place the turntable on a heavy, solid support, as far  
away as possible from the subwoofer. If you continue to experience  
difficulties after experimenting with placement, consult your  
Infinity dealer.  
Oreus HCS  
Satellite  
Frequency Response:  
95 Hz – 22 Khz ( 3dB)  
25 – 100 Watts  
85 dB  
Recommended Amplifier:  
Sensitivity:  
(2.83V @ 1 meter)  
Important!  
Crossover Frequency:  
LF Drive Unit:  
3,5 Khz, 12 dB/Octave  
CD/DVD players are also susceptible to vibrations and should be  
placed on solid supports to isolate them acoustically. Another  
method to isolate the CD/DVD player is to place it on four  
isolation feet, available at your local dealer.  
Dual 80 mm CMMD,  
magnetically shielded  
Tweeter:  
10 mm, magnetically shielded  
Satellite, Dimensions  
(H x W x D):  
Shelf position  
362 x 120 x 106mm  
Wall position  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
386 x 120 x 97mm  
Stand position  
811 x 200 x 170mm  
If the subwoofer sound is distorted, stops playing or otherwise  
seems to be malfunctioning, first determine if the problem is in  
the subwoofer or the wiring and/or other audio components.  
If the problem also affects the satellite speakers, the cause is most  
likely in your electronics. If it is only noticed in the subwoofer,  
make sure that all connecting cables are correct and in proper  
working condition. Make sure the subwoofer is plugged in and  
turned on.  
Center, Dimensions  
(H x W x D):  
Shelf position  
122 x 350 x 106mm  
Wall position  
146 x 350 x 97mm  
Finish:  
Silver gray  
2,5 kg  
Important!  
Weight (Unit):  
If everything seems to be in good working order and thesubwoofer  
still malfunctions, DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY REPAIRS!  
Contact your Infinity dealer and get the name of the authorized  
Infinity service center near you.  
Oreus Subwoofer  
Drive Unit:  
1 active 210 mm,  
2 x 210 mm ABR  
100 Watts  
Amplifier Output:  
Crossover Frequency:  
Variable 50 - 150 Hz  
367 x 251 x 445 mm  
Dimensions  
(H x W x D):  
Finish:  
Silver gray  
15,9 kg  
Weight (Unit):  
Infinity continually strives to update and improve existing products,  
as well as create new ones.The specifications and construction  
details in this and related Infinity publications are therefore subject  
to change without notice.  
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