Cinema Series M6 Owners Manual
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1. Cinema Serles M6 Uwners Manual na y mn 20 el IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN USE IN DRY LOCATIONS ONLY The lighting flash with arrowhead CAUTION The exclamation point symbol within symbol within an equilateral triangle is TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC an equilateral triangle is intended intendedto alertthe user tothe presence SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER to alert the user to the presence of OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitudetoconstitutea risk of electric shock to persons important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product READ INSTRUCTIONS All safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is operated RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference HEED WARNINGS All warnings on this product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed WATER E MOISTURE Do not use this produt near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub ina wet basement near a swimming pool or the like ATTACHMENTS Do not use any attachments not reccommended by the product manufacturer2. shock match wide blade of power plug to wide slot of receoptacle and fully insert OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock CLEANING This product should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer NONUSE PERIODS The power cord of the subwoofer should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time OBJECT E LIQUID ENTRY Care shouldbe taken sothatobjects donotfallandliquids are not spilled onto the enclosure DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE The subwoofer should be serviced by qualified service personnel when The powersupply cord or plug has been damaged a b Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the subwoofer c The subwoofer has been exposed to rain d The subwoofer does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance e The subwoofer has been dropped or damaged SERVICING Donotattemptto service the product yourself beyond whatis describedin these operatinginstructions REPLACEMENT PARTS Whenreplacement parts are required be sure the service technician has usedreplacement parts specified bythe manufacturer or havethe same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may resultin fire electric shock or other hazards SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or service of repairs to this product ask the serv
3. subwoofers in a system Test signal source pink noise and or sine wave of various freguendes CD DVD your receiver pre amp or external measurment equipment SPL meter low cost handheld versions can be purchased online RTA or other frequency response measurment tool optional Start with a quiet room free of excess background noise e g people talking kids playing dogs barking etc Verify that subwoofer control settings match illustrations for your type of system configuration Set any receiver pre amp speaker settings at an appropriate starting point e g crossover We recommend 80Hz xover as a good starting point Start playing a test signal with energy in the subwoofer crossover region e g full bandwidth pink noise through all speakers While observing an SPL meter or listening to the mid bass level have an assistant adjust the VARIABLE PHASE knob from 0 to 180 and observe any change in mid bass level near the xover frequency Set the control to the position with the greatest amount of bass Play a test signal e g pink noise through only 1 speaker at a time If using your receiver you may need to enter t s setup mode to perform this function Place an SPL meter in your typical listening position approximately at ear height use of a tripod may be required and set to C weighting and Slow response if those settings are available Adjust volume to a modest level typically 75 85dB loud enough to clearly h
4. adall the installation information contained within this manual in order to determine which installation option is best for your system configuration Select appropriate cable with connector type banana plug fork spade or bare to match your equipment Determine optimum loudspeaker mounting location Obtain any appropriate mounting hardware i e matching stand or wall mounts Determine system configuration e g music or surround sound system type for proper equip ment settings tt calibration NOTE Remember to make all equipment connections with system power disconnected to reduce the risk of personal shock or damage to equipment Consult your dealer or info xtz se for optional accessories that may be required to properly complete your system installation Cables Placement General guidelines Installation When installing your new loudspeakers you should use speaker cables of cross sectional area of minimum 2 5 mm or 14 AWG Itis possible to use banana plug or fork spade as connectors or simply bare wire Keep in mind that if you use the loudspeakers as surrounds or back channel larger guage cable may be necessary beacuse the signal pathis longer Keep the length of cables as short as possible These loudspeakers cover a broad range of frequendes and have unique dispersion characteristics that will ease setup in achieving an excellent sounding system With that said please keep in mind that loudspeaker placement will influence the f
5. as they may cause hazards ACCESSORIES Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with accessories reccommended by the manufacturer WALL or CEILING MOUNTING This product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer VENTILATION This product should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation for example this product should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a builtin installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings HEAT This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other equipment that produce heat POWERSOURCE This productshouldbe operated onlyfromthetype of power sourceindicated onthe markinglabel Ifyouare unsure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company POWER CORD PROTECTION Powersupply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point at which they exit from the subwoofer CAUTION To prevent electric
6. d The speaker sounds is abnormal and there is a burned smell You dropped the speaker and you hear something is loose inside In this case if you use it its risk of burn the amplifier Part of the cabinet drivers or electronics have been physically damaged The following conditions require service by a qualified technician Construction type Enclosure Anechoic frequency range In room frequency range Crossover frequencies Sensitivity Impedance Recommended hi pass Recommeded amp power Binding posts Color Warranty Dimensions HxWxD Weight Technical specifications Hybrid 2 3 way Sealed 75 Hz 30 kHz 3 dB 55 Hz 30 kHz 3 dB 1 2 kHz 3 kHz 89 dB 2 83W1m 4 ohm nominal 80 120 Hz 24 dB oct 50 200 W RMS Gold plated Banana plug Spade Bare wire Bi wire Bi amp ready Matte black piano black baffle Five years 73x91x8 7 440 x 230 x 220 mm 9 8 Ibs 9 kg pcs Specifations subject to change without notice Do It Yourself service If something is broken Where to send the product for a warranty repair Support Service support We apply do it yourself service on all XTZ products If you by yourself are able to find out what part of the loudspeaker is defective you are fully allowed to unmount that part which would normally be a driver a filter or the amplifier and send it back to us for exchange IMPORTANT Always con
7. eaker The LCand RCaremirrorimage speakers Either canbeusedequallywellas center channel The M6 canof course also be used as surrounds or back channel speakers The speakers should be placed with the center of the tweeter array at ear heightand the speakers directed towards the listening position as the figures below shows Some experimentation with speaker toe in will yield improvements in sound stage imaging and tonal quality The speakers can be placed either on stands Cinema Stand or mounted on the wall with the integrated wall mount Flush Mount The speakers can be used in the setup of your choice 2 3 5 or 7 channels Dur recommendation for home cinema is to use them witha dedicated subwoofer s 5UB1x12 SUB2x12 or SUB3x18 to properly handle the lowest frequencies and improve the overall dynamic range If your choice is a five channel 51 setup you can experiment with the placement for your surrounds channel speakers as shown in the figure to the left If your choice is a seven channel 71 setup you can experiment with the placement for your surround and back channel speakers as shown in the figure to the right If the listening position is against the back wall our recommendation is to go for five channel setup with the speakers placed beside the listening position as the figure to the left shows or mounted on the back wall with the speakers tilted in towards the listening position Caution Installation Connecting the spea
8. ear but not excessively loud Adjust controls as necessary to play the same test tone through each speaker and subwoofers s in the system 1 speaker at a time Adjust the individual channel gain trim of your equipment to obtain the same SPL reading from each speaker as you measured from the first speaker Ahome theater receiver may walk you through portions of this procedure follow any instructions from your receiver s owner s manual as applicable to your system setup Once finished listen to some familiar music and movie tracks Minor adjustment of the levels may be desired Do not be afraid to experiment with adjustments and try different EQ settings to find what may improve the sound in your system and room the best NOTE There are limitations on how well the bass management works in a receiver processor The settings for the subwoofer s might need to be adjusted manually either on the subwoofer s OR preferably in the receiver processor for some cases when having only one SUBWOOFER output jack and multiple subwoofers and the subwoofers are not placed symmetrically in the room e g having an opening on one side of the room you might need to apply different settings for the VARIABLE PHASE BASS LEVEL and EQ setting on the subwoofers There is also the option to use one of our measurement systems Room Analyzer II II Pro They are excellent tools when optimizing and setting up a subwoofer or multiple subwoofers in a system Do not be af
9. g 7 or 51 system etc Tupe size of speakers e g small or large front surround and subwoofer set to yes on Crossover point should be similar for identical speakers e g if your system using 3 of the same speakers for all front channels verify the receiver processor selected the same crossover point for all these channels Crossover frequency should be selected We recommend 80Hz for the M6 to start Slighly higher or lower xover point may yield better results in your system Note some receivers do not have an adjustable frequency instead there is only a choice of small or large In this case we recommed choosing small Gain settings for each channel should be reasonably close e g if the speakers are placed at even distances the gain setting for each channel should typically be within a couple dB from channel to channel If the receiver processor gain trim setting for the subwoofer channel is a large value e g 12 or 12dB you may need to increase the subwoofer s gain to achieve a better match Low subwoofer gain trim settings on your receiver processor effect the operation of the AUTO ON OFF signal sensing circuit If your receiver processor gain is set to a low values e g attenuat ing the signal 6dB or more this reduces the signal available to properly turn on the subwoofer when using the AUTO ON OFF feature If your subwoofer turns off unexpectedly when watching movies at low volumes you may wish to increase the rece
10. ice technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel CONTENTS Introduction ee 4 IU Z e 4 Product informatioN occcoccccnnncocnconnconnconncnnnncnnncnnnnnnns 5 A A 6 A u ene ITN Cnc Pa vO g Care of your SPlBak BrT ooccoccccccccccccccncccnonanoconcnnanonanonanonos 1 Troubleshooting and service u002200sssensnennnenn 1 Technical specificalions 22200022000022nnneennnneennn 12 Service E Support conocidas idad 13 Introduction Prior to installation Dperating environment Warning Philosophy XTZ Goals Contact us Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of XTZ loudspeakers This product represents the state of the art in loudspeaker performance and will provide you with years of listening pleasure when properly setup and cared for We strongly urge you to read this owner s manual and follow the instructions provided to help you attain maximum system performance If you have no previous experience of these kinds of installations or if you have any questions feel free to contact our free of charge support and we will help you See further under the heading of Support on the last page of this manual Please unpack the system carefully Use caution when lifting or moving to avoid injury Save the carton and all
11. iguration and the information below is provided as a basic guide to assist you Refer to the owner s manual for your receiver processor for information on performing the steps required to enter their setup mode and adjust any applicable settings After all connections have been made turn on the AC power to your system starting with the first piece of source equipment in the signal chain such as a CD or DVD player then power on any dedicated equalizer then power on your receiver processor amplifier s and last but not least power on the subwoofer You will need to enter your receiver s processor s setup mode and adjust any applicable speaker settings to properly match your system configuration After youhave verified all speakers are connectedand you have measureddistances of eachtothelistening position perform the auto setup routine on your receiver processor if available Many newer home theater receivers processors combine a measurementmicrophone and an automated setup routine to assistyou with proper setting of speaker levels crossover frequency speaker delay and phase Consult the owner s manual for your receiver processor for further instructions on how to perform the setup routine After the auto setup routine is complete verify the final settings the receiver processor selected to ensure there are no erroneous settings e g the settings should match your system configuration Some settings to verify may include Number of speakers e
12. iver s processor s subwoofer gain trim and manually reduce the volume using the subwoofer s BASS LEVEL control to maintain proper balance Polarity phase This should be adjusted for smoothest frequency response near the xover point El settings if your receiver processor allows you to see the eq settings for each channel verify that itis not adding any extra limiter or HPF to the subwoofer channel and that itis not adding a high level of boost e g gt 3dB or cut e g 10db NOTE In some installations automated room eq algorithms may make undesired changes to the subwoofer signal settings trying to obtain what they believe is the best room response curve In some systems these changes have been known to degrade the overall sound quality of the subwoofer If using a receiver processor with automated room eq function we advise you listen to the system first with the eq disabled then again with the eq enabled to determine if the changes are beneficial Receiver Pre amp Without Older receivers and or music preamps maynot provide an automated setup function Withthese sutems Automated Setup optimal calibration usually requires some type of test equipment be utilized to provide test tones and take measurements to properly calibrate your system Some equipment you may use for this includes One of our measurement systems Room Analyzer Il II Pro They are excellent tools to use when optimizing and setting up a subwoofer or multiple
13. ker Wall mounting Do not place the loudspeaker next to heat sources such as furnace registers radiators etc Do not place the loudspeaker near sources of excessive moisture such as evaporative coolers humidifiers etc The connections for the loudspeakers are located on the rear of the unit The figure down to the right illustrates the input terminals of the loudspeaker with bi wire and bi amp options in addition to normal single wire cable With the use of normal single wire cable the gold plated jumpers should be attached as shown in the figure to the right The speaker cable is connected to either the top or bottom pair of connectors Connect the same wire of the cable from on the amplifier to on the speaker and on the amplifier to on the speaker If you mix them you will introduce a polarity change resulting in degraded sound quality with cancellation of sound waves from the other channels This is readily apparent as reduced low frequency sound for Bi amp Bi wire connection remember to remove the jumper to separately connect wires to the LF and HF inputs The M6 has two key hole type wall mounts integrated in the back baffle see the figure below to the left It also has five sets of threaded inserts to attach the mounting bracket of your your choice all with a distance of 76 mm 3 which are inted to be used with our Flush Mount Brackets see figure here to the right This spacing is also widely compatible with many after
14. market mounting brackets To the right below is an figure illustrating how an M6 speaker looks mounted on a wall Note There are 2 sets 4pcs x2mm thick 4pcs x6mm thick of rubber spacers included with the M6 These can be placed on the back of the speaker to prevent scratching the wall and allow for space to run speaker wires Choose the spacer thickness according to how far you need the speaker away from the wall wwgL wwgZ edi SPEAKER BRACKET On stands You can use our matching stand Cinema Stand with integral cable chamber to route and hide the cable inside the stand The stand includes a bracket to mount the speaker securely see the figure below to the right This macthing stand has the indentical matte black finish as the speaker and places the tweeter arrary at the recommended listening height The M6 can be placed standing up as front left and right speaker and horizontal as a center speaker The stand can also be used well with the surround speaker S5 Introduction Receiver Processor With Automated Setup Calibration Function Calibration For optimal performance you should calibrate your system to ensure proper level matching between all speakers and the proper setting of all controls including crossover frequency phase and any channel delays your receiver processor may offer This procedure will vary depending on system conf
15. ng Reduce the number of middlemen Website www xtz se www xtzsound com Email info xtz se Product information Product features Two5 25 woofers using MTM array Burl softdome tweeter in Quad tweeter array for highest SPL and low distortion High tech woofer system ensures fast and accurate bass Optimized cabinet size with non parallel walls and angled front baffle Optimal dispersion reduces early reflections while maintaing consistent energy coverage Twisted pair internal cabling Prepared to be used as high end Satelites or Center channel speaker LCR Can be used as Surround channel speaker SBLSBR where direct radiating speakers may be preferred Usable as either horizontal e g center speaker or vertical mounting e g front or surround speakers Can be placed on stands e g Cinema Stand both standing up and horizontal or wall mounted e g with special flush mount The cloth grill and logos are fixed with magnets which gives several looks for your own taste Grill logo The cloth grill can be chosen to have fixed to the speaker if you want to hide the drivers or taken of if you want a rougher but still a clean look This due to there are magnets hidden in front baffle of the speaker and on the cloth grill The logos work the same way and and can be placed either on top of the speaker or at the front beside the front baffle Before you begin Your new loudspeaker provides for a number of installation options Re
16. packaging materials for future use Packing this unit in any other carton may result in damage when shipping that is not covered by the warranty Fill out and return the warranty card to complete your product registration and record the serial number and purchase information in the space pro vided for your own records Operating environment temperature 40 F to 95 F 4 C to 35 C with less than 85 relative humidity Do not install this product in a poorly ventilated area or in locations exposed to high humidity direct sunlight or strong artificial light This equipment is not waterproof To prevent a fire or shock hazard do not expose this equipment to rain moisture or any liquids Do not place a container filled with liquid on or near this equipment such as a drink or flower vase To prevent a fire hazard do not place an open flame such as a lighted candle on this product Please observe all warnings on the equipment itself There are no user ser viceable parts inside Please refer all service questions to your authorized dealer About XTZ Our reference and starting point is to recreate a natural sound but also in respect to the fact that acoustics and sound always is a matter of taste To provide the optimal relation between price performance and quality on the market Our concept To produce the perfect compromise Costeffective manufacturing at a large scale The quality of our products is more important than the marketi
17. raid to experiment with slight adjustments to find what may improve the sound in your system and room the best Do not hesitate to contact us at info xtz se for questions about settings We are happy to assist you in optimizing your system Care of your speaker Your new speakers does notrequire anyregular maintenance or calibration Normal dusting or cleaning of the surface for appearance purposes is all that is required Cabinet and baffle Avoid using harsh detergents or chemicals when cleaning the cabinet Abrasives detergents or cleaning solutions may damage the finish on the cabinet We recommend using only a damp cloth or automotive grade quick detailer designed for painted surfaces plastic amp metal trim to clean the cabinet Grill The cloth grill may be carefully cleaned using a vacuum Animal hair can be removed using masking tape or similar Avoid using brushes with stiff bristles that may damage the grill cloth DO NOT use liquids brushes or a vacuum to clean the drive units Avoid touching the tweeter dome as this could result in permanent damage Woofer Tweeter Troubleshooting and service If you should experience a problem with the operation of your speaker here is a quick trouble shooting guide to help PROBLEM Speaker has no output Check to insure the speaker wire is connected securely at both the amp and speaker connections Make sure the binding posts are snug If only using 1 set of
18. requency response sound stage and imaging as the room has a significant impact on the sound Placing the loudspeakers in the wrong location may degrade sound quality frequency response and substantially reducing your overall listening pleasure Many rooms often end up with non optimal placement depending on the size and location of the furnishings within your room Finding the optimal location usually regures some experimentation to determine what sounds best in your room from your listening position s We suggest you read the general guidelines below and place the loudspeakers in one of the suggested locations We also recommend keeping the speaker s distance to the listening position as similar as possible for all channels then as a fine tune use your AV Receiver pre to adjust delays of each channel individually Proceed to listen to the loudspeakers multiple times trying a few different locations before settling on the final location To do this perform basic setup and listen to a familiar music track or movie scene Then move the loudspeakers to an alternate location amp repeat listening to the same music track or movie scene If you have a test CD and SPL meter or preferably one of our measurement systems Room Analyzer II Il Pro performing a basic frequency response test can help you determine which location provides the best frequency response The M6 s are intended to be used as front Left Rightand Center channel a so called LCR sp
19. tact your dealer or us before taking the loudspeaker apart lt can also help you finding the fault You can of course always choose to return the whole loudspeaker therefore you should save the original package If you cause additional defects by yourself when unmount the defective part the warranty still applies if itis obvious that the part had a manufacturing defect In other cases however the warranty does not apply if you cause other defects on the loudspeaker For service we refer to your retailer for questions regarding service contact us by email support xtz se Website www xtz se www xtzsound com Please contact our free of charge support if you need installation advice or if any problem occurs during the installation Contact us by e mail supportaxtz se and include your phone number if you wish verbal help and we will call you back Thanks for your purchase lo aid service XIZ products are con structed and produced using com mon technology so that basically most people are able to unscrew the loudspeaker using tools common ALWAYS pack the product part very carefully Unfortunately damages during transportation are very common If the package is weak the transporting company does not compensate damages Always enclose a copy of the receipt and a description of the defect NOTES NOTES
20. wires no bi wire make sure the gold plated jumpers are properly connecting HF to LF for both and connections The binding posts should be snug to the jumper Verify the source is working try connecting to a speaker you know is working In some cases the source material may not play all 5 or 7 speakers all of the time ie 2 channel stereo will not have any output at the center channel PROBLEM Speaker has minimalbass or imageis poor Check to insure the speakers wire is connected with correct polarity to to If only using 1 set of wires no bi wire make sure the gold plated jumpers are properly connecting HF to LF for both and connections The binding posts should be snug to the jumper PROBLEM Intermittent sound Check for loose frayed or shorted speaker wire It is possible for frayed wire to touch the other terminal creating a short or intermittent short Make sure the binding posts and jumpers are snug Both HF and LF inputs must be connected Typically you will use the included jumpers for this If you are Bi wiring check that all wires are connected securely at both the amp and speaker connections If only using 1 set of wires no bi wire make sure the gold plated jumpers are properly connecting HF to LF for both and connections The binding posts should be snug to the jumper Make sure the binding posts are snug PROBLEM Sound coming from woofer or tweeter only The unit has been exposed to excessive liqui
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