Infinity Intermezzo 3.5C Center Speaker
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1. Infinity Owner s Guide AVIS gt BE DE Ci INTERMEZZO 3 5c CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CUIDADO PELIGRO DE CHOQUE EL CTRICO 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product L clair avec le symbole de la fl che plac dans les limites d un triangel quilat ral est pr vu pour avertir l utilisateur de la pr sence de tension dangereuse non isol e dans l enceinte du produit qui pourrait tre d une importance suffisante pour pr senter un risque d lectrocution aux personnes Le point d exclamation dans un triangel quilateral est pr2. 60HZ 6A AC FUSE 3A 250V CAUTION For continued protection against risk offre replace only with same type fuse and rating ATTENTION Utilizer un fusible de POWER recharge de meme type et calibre AC CORD TV Size Selector This control optimizes the performance of the Intermezzo 3 5c based on the size of the TV on which it is placed If you are placing the Intermezzo 3 5c behind a perforated screen for a projection TV set this switch to None If you are placing the Intermezzo 3 5c on top of a TV with a diagonal screen size up to about 36 set this switch to Small If you are placing the Intermezzo 3 5c on top of a TV with a diagonal screen size larger than 36 set this switch to Large High Pass Filter When set to On this control limits the low frequencies that the Intermezzo 3 5c will reproduce and allows you to use your processor s receiver s bass management settings for an ideal blend with a subwoofer When set to Off the Intermezzo 3 5c will reproduce the entire frequency range Use this setting only if your system does not include a subwoofer WIN FINILY wrd Amplifier Receiver Center Channel Speaker Outputs _ ON OFF ON OFF oO NONE SMALL LARGE 0 HIGH PASS LED FILTER fe ANSIUL 1492 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK INPUTS SRE ST LR106476 LED Selec
3. or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides informati with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure A 16 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 system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 17 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 circuits as contact with them might be fatal e n Figure Example of Antenna Grounding as per National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 sa service personnel under the following conditions a The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or b Objects have fallen onto
4. vu pour avertir l utilisateur de la pr sence d instructions importantes pour les op rations et l entretien service 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 equil tero tiene el objectivo de alertar al usuario sobre la presencia de voltaje peligroso no aislado dentro de la caja del producto que puede ser de magnitud lo suficientemente grande para constituir 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 alertar al usuario sobre la existencia de instrucciones operativas y de mantenimiento servicio importantes en la literatura que acomana el aparato CUIDADO PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO RETIRE LA CUBIERTA O RESPALDO DENTRO NO HAY PEIZAS A LAS QUE EL USUARIO PUEDE DAR SERVICIO REMITA EL SERVICIO AL PERSONAL DE SERVICIO CALIFICADO IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read First RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons T
5. a risk of fire or electric shock 19 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may ouch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill iquid of any kind on the product 20 Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself aS opening or removing covers may expose plug will fit into t a safety feature If fully into the outle should still fail to e power outlet on you are unable to fit contact your e y one way This is insert the plug try reversing the plug If the plug ectrician to you to dangerous voltage or other servicing to qualified service perso 21 Damage Requir from the wall outle ng Service Unplu and refer servici azards Refer all nel g this product ng to qualified replace your obsolete 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 Nonuse Periods The power cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for long periods of time 15 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna
6. cturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer 9 A Product and Cart Combination Should Be Moved with Care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 10 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation 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 installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to cs 11 Power Sources This 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 operating instructions 12 Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This 18 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in
7. he exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in he operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 6 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards 7 Water and Moisture To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not use this product outdoors or near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement near a swimming pool or 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 tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufa
8. hnology offers stiffness and damping superior to that of traditional metals and soft dome materials In woofer and midrange applications it offers accurate pistonic operation over the entire frequency range of the driver completely eliminating coloration due to cone breakup and dramatically reducing distortion And when ceramic metal matrix diaphragms are exposed to moisture sunlight or extreme temperatures their performance does not deteriorate In addition to ceramic diaphragms all the transducers incorporate magnetic shielding and rigid cast frames that through our FEA computer modeling and scanning laser vibrometer measurements have been optimized to reduce resonances This ensures minimal distortion and incomparable performance Amplifier BASH is an amplifier power supply technology that increases efficiency by reducing power dissipation in the output section The BASH topology uses a high efficiency fast response switch mode power supply that provides the main voltage rails for a linear Class AB amplifier By varying the output of the power supply with the audio signal being amplified a constant voltage drop across the output transistors of the linear amplifier can be maintained This means that the power dissipation in the output transistors is greatly reduced The result is an extremely efficient audio amplifier that does not compromise audio performance We hope you enjoyed this brief introduction to the technology of I
9. ntermezzo loudspeakers If you would like to further explore their technology and design please ask your Infinity dealer for the C M M D White Paper The White Paper can also be downloaded from Infinity s Web site at www infinitysystems com INTERMEZZO 3 5 Unpacking the Product The Infinity Intermezzo 3 5c is designed to offer excellent Finish unpacking the speaker and check the performance in any home theater system However the following contents If you suspect damage from transit report it placement guidelines and suggestions will start you on your way immediately to your dealer and or delivery service to achieving optimum performance Remember these are Keep the shipping carton and packing materials for guidelines future use For best results place the Intermezzo 3 5c center channel speaker either on top of or below the television Also position Included Accessories the speaker so the front grille is even with the TV screen as shown in Figure 1 Grille FRONT FRONT LEFT RIGHT Y Tv Y torfinty CENTER Decorative Side Panel LEFT at RIGHT SURROUND SURROUND This example shows the Intermezzo 3 5c center channel speaker being placed on top of a television The speaker can also be placed below the television INTERMEZZO 3 5 For optimum performance the center channel speaker should be directed toward the listening area Since many
10. or liquid has been spilled into the product or c The product has been exposed to rain or water or d The product does not operate normally when following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation or e The product has been dropped or damaged in any way or f The product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 22 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 23 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition 24 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 25 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat lt ______ _ Antenna Lead in Wire Ground Clamp Antenna Discha
11. rge Unit NEC Section 810 20 Grounding Conductors NEC Section 810 21 Electric Service Equipment Ground Clamps Power Service Grounding Electrode System NEC Art 250 Part H INTERMEZZO 3 5c INTERMEZZO 3 5C OWNER S GUIDE Table of Contents i Caution ili Important Safety Precautions 1 Technology 2 Unpacking the Product Included Accessories 2 Placement 3 Tilt Adjustment 4 Controls and Connections 6 Maintenance and Service 7 Specifications INTERMEZZO 3 5 Intermezzo Series loudspeakers incorporate several innovative technologies that when implemented by exceptional engineering talent after hours upon hours of subjective listening evaluations result in a loudspeaker that realistically and accurately reproduces the signal source with minimal distortion and coloration Ceramic Metal Matrix Diaphragms C M M D For decades loudspeaker engineers have known that the ideal transducer should be stiff yet light and have high internal damping damping is a material s ability to absorb energy Infinity s C M M D transducer is a significant advance in transducer technology Ceramic a class of material new to loudspeakers offers better performance than other materials Ceramic is stiffer than metals and lighter than plastics and typical composite materials it also offers improved damping These ceramic based transducers take us a giant step closer to the ever elusive ideal transducer In tweeters C M M D tec
12. televisions are installed so that the center channel speaker is well above ear level the Intermezzo 3 5c can be tilted downward so it s aimed at the listening area If you need to tilt the Intermezzo 3 5c refer to Figure 3 as you perform the following steps 1 Open the accessory pack and locate the following items three feet of different lengths three locking nuts and one wrench 2 Lay the speaker upside down and locate the threaded hole on the bottom 3 Screw in the appropriate foot for the desired amount of tilt 4 Tighten the nut with the enclosed wrench 5 Carefully flip the speaker upright Ficure 3 This cross section shows where to install a foot on the bottom of the Intermezzo 3 5c center channel speaker INTERMEZZO 3 5 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS Rear Panel 120V oa 6A AC FUSE 3A 250V AC Cord Input Power Switch Speaker Input QTV Size Selector High Pass Filter Selector LED Selector Front Panel O Eau Eu 9 Infinity Te 3 5c A cau oy For dl ds NONE SMALL LARGE against risk of fire replace only with same type fuse and rating CAUTION ATTENTIO N RISK OF Tic SHOCK ANSI UL 1 492 Utilizer un fusible de POWER a a INPUTS essaie A LR 06476 type et calibre Woofer Level Control INTERMEZZO 3 5 Speaker Connections STRIPE NO STRIPE 1 LOOSEN TERMINALS 2 INSERT BARE END TIGHTEN TERMINALS 120V
13. tions are properly made and clean In the event that your Intermezzo 3 5c ever needs service contact your local Infinity dealer or Infinity directly at 1 800 553 3332 or www infinitysystems com 6 INTERMEZZO 3 5c Intermezzo 3 50 Frequency Response Nominal Impedance Sensitivity 2 83V 1 meter Recommended Amplifier Power Range Woofer Amplifier Output 100Hz with no more than 0 1 THD 2nd and 3rd Order Harmonic Distortion 20Hz 20kHz 95dB SPL Crossover Frequencies Dimensions Weight SPECIFICATIONS 80Hz 20kHz 1 5dB 60Hz 22kHz 3dB 8Q 90dB 25 150 Watts 250 Watts RMS lt 1 350Hz 2800Hz 24dB Octave 8 3 4 x22 x8 222mm x 559mm x 203mm 27 Ib 12 3kg 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 INTERMEZZO 3 5 Wlnfinity H A Harman Intemational Company 2000 Infinity Systems Inc 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury NY 11797 USA 800 553 3332 USA Only www infinitysystems com BASH is a registered trademark of Indigo Corporation Infinity is a registered trademark of Infinity Systems Inc Printed in USA 3 00 Part No 335717 001
14. tor This switch determines whether the green power indicator on the woofer level control will illuminate when the speaker is playing The setting of this switch does not affect the performance of the speaker in any way Setting the Woofer Level Control 1 Set the processor s receiver s center channel speaker setting to Small 2 Confirm correct setting of Set TV Size selector 3 Using the test tones in your receiver processor adjust the center channel speaker output on the processor to match the left and right speakers 4 Finally fine tune the level adjustment on the Intermezzo 3 5 to most closely match the tonal balance of the main left and right speakers For the Intermezzo 4 1t initially set the center channel level to 5 For the Intermezzo 2 6 set to the same setting as the Intermezzo 2 6 s woofer adjustment INTERMEZZO 3 5c MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE The Intermezzo 3 5c may be cleaned using soft cloth dampened with water only to remove fingerprints or to wipe off dust The grille may be gently vacuumed Stains may be removed with an aerosol cleaner following its instructions Do not use any solvents on the grille All wiring connections should be inspected and cleaned or remade periodically The frequency of maintenance depends on the metals involved in the connections atmospheric conditions and other factors but once per year is the minimum If a problem occurs make sure that all connec
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