Infinity HPS-500 Speaker
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1. LEFT RIGHT LEFT LEFT LOUDSPEAKER HPS500 1000 OM 10 25 99 2 40 PM Page 12 SET CONTROLS Power ON AbjusT GAIN CROSSOVER ADJUSTMENTS PHASE CONTROL sa OPERATION 1 Initially set the HPSS Gain control to the O position 2 Initially set the HPSS Crossover control to the 100Hz position 3 Plug your HPSS AC cord into a wall outlet Do not use the outlets on the back of the receive 4 Turn on your HPS sub by pressing the power button on the center of the front panel 5 Turn on your entire audio system and start a CD or movie sound track at a moderate leve 6 Turn your HPSS Gain control Figure 2 up to the 5 position half way If no soun 10 11 emanates from the subwoofer check the AC line cord and input cables Are the connecto on the cables making proper contact Is the AC plug connected to a live receptacle Hi the power button been pressed to the on position Note A green indicator on the froi panel will light when the power is on Once you have confirmed that the subwoofer active proceed by playing a CD record or cassette Use a selection that has ample ba information Set the overall volume control of the preamplifier or stereo to a comfortable level Adju the subwoofers Gain control Figure 2 until you obtain a pleasing blend of bass Ba response should not overpower the room but rather be adjusted so there is a harmoniot blend across the entire2. 810 of the National Electrical Code AN SI N FPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and sup porting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit sizefor grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure A 15 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable sys tem This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 16 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or cir cuits as contact with them might be fatal 17 O verloading D o not overload wall outlets exten sion cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 18 O bject and Liquid Entry N ever push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock N ever spill liquid of any kind on the product 19 S
3. bass treble ar loudness controls set to full boost This will place undue strain on your electronics and speake and could damage them The volume control setting on your preamplifier or stereo receiver is not a specific indication the overall loudness level of the speakers The only important consideration is the loudness lev at which the system can be played regardless of where the volume control is set Always turn down the volume control setting on your preamplifier or stereo when changing cassette or CD or switching inputs to AM or FM operation Excessively loud transients clicks popping sounds can damage the satellite speakers and possibly the subwoofer Whenever changing cables pulling plugs etc ALWAYS TURN OFF ALL EQUIPMENT incluc ing the subwoofer This prevents transients from entering the speakers and prevents electric energy from reaching you Keep all connections out of the reach of children HPS500 1000 OM 10 25 99 2 40 PM Page 6 PosiTioN WITHIN A Room WiLL STRONGLY INFLUENCE PERFORMANCE e POSITIONING Since the installation of a subwoofer can be somewhat more complicated than installir full range speakers it is essential that you read this section very carefully prior to connecting tt subwoofer to your system Should you have questions relating to your installation it is advisab to call either your dealer or Infinitys Customer Service Department for advice The performance of the subwoofer is directly
4. on the level you may may not hear slight distortion on musical peaks This protection is completely automatic wii no user adjustments However if you do hear distortion continuously while playing musi the input signal level feeding the HPS may be too high and should be lowered If this doest solve the problem check the connections and that the other components in the audio chain a operating properly A Worb ABOUT TONE CONTROLS The tone controls on your electronic components preamplifier receiver etc should be ust with the utmost discretion Excessive boost can create severe power demands on your pow amplifier Maximum bass boost can create a demand for literally hundreds of watts in the ba region whereas in the flat position or with thetone controls switched out of the system yoi average listening level may be impressively and realistically loud at fewer than 10 watts TI remaining power capacity required is on reserve for power peaks on sharp transients ar powerful crescendos HPS500 1000 OM 10 25 99 2 40 PM Page 14 IMPORTANT IMPORTANT e CARE OF YOUR SUBWOOFER Your Infinity subwoofer enclosure is finished with a heavy duty high quality vinyl that requir very little maintenance Keep the enclosure clean by dusting it occasionally with a damp cloth FEEDBACK If the bass seems boomy or you notice a rumbling sound when listening to record albums tl cause may be acoustic feedback This means that low frequ
5. related to its placement in the listening room an how you align the subwoofer with its satellite speakers Setting the volume of the subwoofer relationship to the left and right speakers is also of critical importance because it is essential th the subwoofer integrates smoothly with the entire system Setting the subwoofers volume lev too high will result in an overpowering boomy bass Setting the volume level too low will nega the effect of the subwoofer We recommend placing the subwoofer at least 2 to 3 feet away from a television or a computel disc drive system to prevent smearing the colors of the TV picture or erasing of the magnet drive Here are several additional facts on installation that may prove useful It is generally believed I most audio authorities that low frequencies below 125Hz are nondirectional and therefor placement of a subwoofer within any listening room is not critical While in theory it is true th the larger wavelengths of extremely low frequencies are basically nondirectional the fact is th when installing a subwoofer within the limited confines of a room reflections standing wavi and absorptions generated within the room will strongly influence the performance of ar subwoofer system As a result specific location of the subwoofer becomes important and w strongly recommend that you experiment with placement before choosing a final location Placement will depend upon your room and the amount and quality of bass r
6. 15 SPECIFICATIONS FREQUENCY RESPONSE AMPLIFIER POWER Drive UNIT FINISH DIMENSIONS FREQUENCY RESPONSE AMPLIFIER POWER Drive UNIT FINISH DIMENSIONS HPS 500 22 120Hz 500 Watts 15 Downfiring Woofer with Hyperflared Port Embossed Dark Metallic Bronze with Bronze M etallic Accents Height Width Depth 19 3 4 x 19 x 22 7 16 502 x 483 x 570mm HPS 1000 18 120Hz 1000 Watts 15 Downfiring Woofer and Two 15 Passive Radiators Embossed Dark Metallic Bronze with Bronze M etallic Accents Height Width Depth 21 7 8 x 20 7 16 x 23 13 16 556 x 519 x 605mm HPS500 1000 OM 10 25 99 2 40 PM Page 16 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 O 1998 Infinity Systems Inc 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury NY 11797 USA 800 553 3332 www infinitysystems com Trademark of Dolby Laboratories DTS is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems Inc Infinity is a registered trademark of Infinity Systems Inc H A Harman International Company Part N 0 333612 00
7. 22 Safety C heck Upon completion of any service repairs to this product ask the service technician perform safety checks to determine that the product in proper operating condition 23 Wall or Ceiling M ounting T he product shou be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommend by the manufacturer 24 H eat T he product should be situated away fro heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves other products including amplifiers that produ heat HPS500 1000 OM 10 25 99 2 40 PM Page 5 ABOUT THIS PRODUCT IMPORTANT VOLUME CONTROL IMPORTANT e INTRODUCTION Infinitys HPS 500 and HPS 1000 subwoofers have been designed to enhance the bass frequenci of any audio system Both subwoofers may be used with speakers of any size Obviously tl greatest bass enhancement will be achieved when the subwoofer is connected to speakers that c not have the capability to create deep bass UNPACKING THE SUBWOOFER Check your subwoofer carefully If it has been damaged in transit report the dama immediately by calling your dealer and or the trucking firm that delivered it To prevent fire or shock hazard DO NOT EXPOSE THIS SUBWOOFER SYSTEM TO RAI EXCESSIVE MOISTURE OR PROLONGED DIRECT SUNLIGHT To avoid electric shock D NOT OPEN THE SUBWOOFER There are no user serviceable parts inside Observe c warnings and cautions A Few SUGGESTIONS We recommend that you not operate your speakers or subwoofer with the
8. HPS500 1000 OM 10 25 99 2 40 PM Page 1 E HPS High Performance Subwoofers Model HPS 500 Model HPS 1000 Owner Manual 49 Infinity HPS500 1000 OM 10 25 99 2 40 PM Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety TStrUGLIrie i uiocscsiscscisr misc mrt tantae kie l A reo cado A Few UN Aa Volume Control e rc SE ertet POSItIONIN Oiss nunnana anana toute ra Mtl Dro MO ci Reate 6 7 Identification of Front Panel Control O f Connecting Your SUI rr equo Pec a edt tts 9 1 ecran L OT L POWT ON s nahm ad lead RAN L A CM EEA TE iasa 1 Crossover o ad rd L EA A emet fee ree e ntt ter a e De L AOL OF AAV COs cett e tte e tras 1 Overdrive Protection circ eee eer e aen ege ere 1 A Word About Tone Controls 2 a Ik EA AA asec E m petet eot aeri en rep d pid dig 1 AS tert tore e tube rh DH d 1 In Case of Trouble With Your Subwoofer eene 1 Mule m M 1 HPS500 1000 OM 10 25 99 2 40 PM Page 3 e RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CUIDADO PELIGRO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO ABRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER 0R BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL THIS INFINITY PRODUCT ISDESIGNED FOR 120 VOLT USE ONLY FOR DETAILED SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PLEASE SEE FOLLOWING PAGE IN THIS OWNER S MANUAL FOR IM
9. If your receiver processor has subwoofer outputs for the left and right channels RECEIVER PROCESSOR SUB OUT AL AR Hispa Y OUTPU eS 9 9 8 ve Qe If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver processor with a low frequency effect LFE output LFE OUTPUT HPS500 1000 OM 10 25 99 2 40 PM Page 11 e If your receiver amplifier has preamp output jacks and main input jacks for the left ar right channels or you have a separate preamp processor and power amplifier This method of hookup can offer the highest level of performance for your complete loudspeak system Your subwoofer incorporates an adjustable high pass crossover in addition to a variab low pass crossover When hooked up as shown below the subwoofer will limit the low frequen information that is returned to your receiver amplifier Your receiver amplifier does not need waste valuable power reproducing the low frequencies In addition since no low frequen information is being sent to your main loudspeakers they are able to reproduce mid and hit frequencies with greater clarity W LEVEL LEVEL OUT IN nD S 201 80Hz 9 902689 9 8 RECEIVER AMPLIFIER OR PROCESSOR AMPLIFIER PRE MAIN OUT IN 2G MAIN SPEAKER OUTPUT
10. PORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage wit in the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the us to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions the literature accompanying the product L lair avec le symbole de la fl che plac dans les limites d un triangel quilat ral c pr vu pour avertir l utilisateur de la pr sence de tension dangereuse non isol e dar l enceinte du produit qui pourrait amp re d une importance suffisante pour pr senter risque d lectrocution aux personnes Le point d exclamation dans un triangel quilateral est pr vu pour avertir l utilisate de la pr sence d instructions importantes pour les op rations et l entretien servic dans les manuels fournis avec l appareil ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND Este destello luminoso con un s mbolo de punta de flecha dentro de un tri ngulo equ l tero tiene el objectivo de alertar al usuario sobre la presencia de voltaje peligroso r aislado dentro de la caja del producto que puede ser de magnitud lo suficientemen grande para c
11. ency vibrations from your speake are reaching the turntable To help isolate the turntable from these vibrations place the turntab on a heavy solid support as far away as possible from the subwoofer If you continue to exper ence difficulties after experimenting with placement consult your Infinity dealer CD players are also susceptible to vibrations and should be placed on solid supports to isola them acoustically Another way to isolate the CD player is to place it on four isolation fe available at your local dealer IN CASE OF TROUBLE WITH YOUR SUBWOOFER If the subwoofer sound is distorted stops playing or otherwise seems to be malfunctioning fir determine if the problem is in the subwoofer or the wiring and or other audio components the problem also affects the satellite speakers the cause is most likely in your electronics If it only noticed in the subwoofer make sure that all connecting cables are correct and in prop working condition Make sure the subwoofer is plugged in and turned on If everything seems to be in good working order and the subwoofer still malfunction DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY REPAIRS Contact your Infinity dealer and get the name of tt authorized Infinity service center near you If there is no facility near you contact Infinity Customer Service Department at 800 553 3332 or write Infinity Systems Inc CUSTOMER SERVICE 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury NY 11797 USA HPS500 1000 OM 10 25 99 2 40 PM Page
12. equired f example whether or not your room permits placement of the subwoofer near either satellite The HPS 500 utilizes a downfiring woofer with a hyperflared port at the rear of the enclosur Be sure to leave a minimum of six inches between the wall and the port on the HPS 500 or s inches between the wall and the passive radiators on the HPS 1000 HPS500 1000 OM 10 25 99 2 40 PM Page 7 Figure 1 This view shows the subwoofer positioned behind the right channel satellite speaker to re create the actual location of bass instruments in an orchestra and or add impact to movie sound tracks POSITIONING Continued HPS SUB C J lt nar CHANNEL SPEAKER I PRIMARY LISTENING AREA Here are some useful hints 1 Experimentation with the position of your subwoofer may be useful 2 If bass response seems inadequate move it closer to a wall or corner It may take time and patience to find the most pleasing acoustic location for your subwoofe Testing for sonic balance and blending should always be made from your normal listenir position using a wide range of source material As a starting point initially place the subwoof behind your right channel satellite speaker six inches from the wall We suggest trying this loc tion first because in an orchestra the bass instruments are usually located in the back and to tl right see Figure 1 This position will also allow f
13. ervicing Do not attempt to servicethis product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servic ing to qualified service personnel ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUNDING CONDUCTC NEC SECTION 810 21 ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC SECTION 810 21 20 D amage Requiring Service Unplug this produ from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified se vice personnel under the following conditions a W hen the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen in the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by follo ing the operating instructions Adjust only those co trols that are covered by the operating instructions an improper adjustment of other controls may result damage and will often require extensive work by a qui ified technician to restore the product to its norm operation e If the product has been dropped or damaged in ar way f When the product exhibits a distinct change in pe formance this indicates a need for service 21 Replacement Parts W hen replacement parts a required be sure the service technician has us replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or th have the same characteristics as the original pal Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electr shock or other hazards
14. ing the product in the cleaning description otherwise required in number 5 6 Attachments D o not use attachments not recom mended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards 7 Water and M oisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 8 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 a cart stand tri pod bracket or table recom mended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufac turer 9 A Product and Cart Combination Should Be Moved With Care Quick stop excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart com bination to overturn 10 Ventilation Slots and openingsin the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable opera tion of the product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in instal lation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventila tion is
15. musical range Many users have a tendency to set the subwoof volumetoo loud adhering to the belief that a subwoofer is thereto produce lots of bas This is not entirely true A subwoofer is there to enhance bass extending the response the entire system so the bass can be felt as well as heard However overall balance mu be maintained or the music will not sound natural An experienced listener will set tf volume of the subwoofer so its impact on bass response is always there but never obtrusiv Crossover Control Figure 2 The Low Pass control determines the highest frequen at which the subwoofer reproduces sounds If your main speakers can comfortably reproduc some low frequency sounds set this control to a lower frequency setting betwee 50Hz 100Hz This will concentrate the subwoofer efforts on the ultradeep bass sounc required by today films and music If you are using smaller bookshelf speakers that c not extend to the lower bass frequencies set the low pass crossover control to a high Setting between 120Hz 150Hz The Phase Control Figure 2 determines whether the subwoofer speakers piston lil action moves in and out with the main speakers 0 or opposite the main speakers 180 Proper phase adjustment depends on several variables such as room size subwoof placement and listener position Adjust the phase switch to maximize bass output at th listening position The EQ switch located on the front panel optimizes the subwo
16. ofer s performance f both movie and music listening When in the Video position a special EQ circuit activated enhancing low frequencies by approximately 3dB at 32Hz and delivering tl full impact and excitement of today s movie soundtracks When in the Audio positio the subwoofer provides the accurate and linear frequency response that is ideal when natural tonal balance is desired for music listening Remember every system room and listener is different There are not necessarily any rigl or wrong settings any setting you choose will result in excellent performance Should yc decide to fine tune your system for optimum performance be patient and trust your ear It will be worth the effort involved to fully tweak your system HPS500 1000 OM 10 25 99 2 40 PM Page 13 e A Worp or ADVICE The low frequency Crossover and Volume controls may be set anywhere within their rotatio However it will be a most unusual circumstance if you haveto set the Volume control complete clockwise This may indicate an unbalanced condition in your system too much bass that t system is in an especially large room or that speaker placement may be incorrect Try sever other locations before concluding that the Volume control must be set at maximum OVERDRIVE PROTECTION Automatic limiting circuitry helps prevent overdriving a connected subwoofer by softly clippir the input signal if it exceeds a predetermined threshold Depending
17. onstituir un riesgo de choque el ctrico para las personas Este punto de exclamaci n dentro de un tri ngulo equil tero tiene el objectivo de ale tar al usuario sobre la existencia de instrucciones operativas y de mantenimien servicio importantes en la literatura que acoma a el aparato CUIDADO PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE CHOQUE EL CTRICO NO RETIRE LA CUBIERTA O RESPALDO DENTRO NO HAY PIEZAS A LA QUE EL USUARIO PUEDA DAR SERVICIO REMITA EL SERVICIO AL PERSONAL DE SERVICIO CALIFICADO gt gt PP by HPS500 1000 OM 10 25 99 2 40 PM Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is oper ated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 H eed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instruc tions should be followed 5 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall out let before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners U se a damp cloth for cleaning Exception A product that is meant for uninterrupted service and that for some specific reason such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV Converter is not intended to be unplugged by theuser for cleaning or any other purpose may exclude thereference to unplugg
18. or emphatic deep bass while playing movie HPS500 1000 OM 10 25 99 2 40 PM Page 8 CONTROLS Figure 2 e IDENTIFICATION OF FRONT PANEL CONTROL Refer to Figure 2 1 2 3 4 9 EQ Optimizes subwoofer performance for audio or video playback Crossover Controls the frequency below which the subwoofer will begin working Phase Reverse normal switch changes audio signal polarity Gain Controls subwoofer volume level Input Switches between the normal line speaker inputs and the direct LFE input TT mm o re m TE 100 CROSSOVER GAIN PHASE INPUT e 9 e HPS500 1000 OM 10 25 99 2 40 PM Page 9 e CONNECTING YOUR SUBWOOFER If your receiver processor does not have subwoofer outputs for the left and right channel RECEIVER AMPLIFIER Front Speaker Output LEFT SPEAKER RIGHT SPEAKER HPS500 1000 OM 10 25 99 2 40 PM Page 10 NOTE Some receivers have a single subwoofer output do not confuse this with a single LFE output as described below In that case it is recommended that you use a Y connector not included to maximize performance NOTE In this case you do not need to use a Y connector Simply connect the LFE output on your receiver processor to either the left or right input on the subwoofer e CONNECTING YOUR SUBWOOFER Continued
19. provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 11 Power Sources T his product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the oper ating instructions 12 Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating cur rent line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other T his Figure A ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE plug will fit into the power outlet only one way T hisis a safety fea ture If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obso lete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 13 Power Cord Protection Power supply 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 where they exit from the product 14 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article
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