Atlantic Technology HomeTheater Loudspeaker System Speaker System User Manual
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1. cues to tell you where you are Dipoles are undoubtedly the best and most practical way to create such an involving soundfield at home It s therefore important to use the Compact SR Two surround speakers only for surround purposes in home theater applications Connecting Your System We recommend that you connect your Compact Theater System Two with high quality dual conductor stranded wire of 18 gauge or larger for lengths up to 25 feet Remember the lower the gauge number the larger the wire Use 16 gauge dual conductor or larger for longer runs of wire Contact your audio video dealer for specific cable recommendations and further information for special circumstances Warning To prevent risk of electrical shock or damage to your equipment always switch off the amplifier or receiver when making connections to the speakers Since Compact Theater System Two speakers use industry standard five way binding posts you can connect them by using a variety of readily available audio connectors such as spade lugs banana plugs single or double types pin connectors or you can I Remove 1 2 of insulation from each wire end 2 Twist the stranded wire together keeping the two ends separate 3 Place the appropriate wire through the appropriate postholes in the connectors These holes are revealed when you loosen the connector capscrew 4 Screw down the capscrew tightly but do not overtighten 5 It s a2. good idea to check the tightness of these connections within 24 hours of making the initial installation and then every few months as they can loosen over time We recommend that you check your local electrical codes to make sure that you are not using an improper connector It is important to observe polarity while making speaker connections red terminals on the amplifier to red on the speaker black on the amplifier to black on the speaker Look carefully at the wires you are using and note that one conductor of each pair is identified by either color printing on the insulation ridges on the insulation or a thread intertwined with one set of the wire strands By convention the marked wire is connected to the red terminal Warning Before turning on the amplifier be certain that no stray wire strands are touching across any two terminals as this might damage your amplifier Finally check the polarity of your front speakers by listening to some music If the sound seems hollow unusually spread out or has weak bass recheck your connections for proper polarity and reverse any out of phase connections if necessary Usually one speaker wired out of phase is the culprit Compact Theater By Atlantic Technology Center channel should be within 2 of front speaker tweeter height 18 above ear level Left surround speaker Right surround speaker Surround speakers should be directly to t
3. 343 Vanderbilt Avenue Compact Theater By Atlantic Technology System Two High Performance Compact Home Theater Loudspeaker System Norwood MA 02062 781 762 6300 www atlantictechnology com Compact Theater By Atlantic Technology High Performance Home Theater Loudspeaker System Thank you for choosing Atlantic Technology s Compact Theater Series home theater products We have specifically designed this series of loudspeakers to offer exceptional performance and value A great deal of time and effort has been spent ensuring that your new system will accurately reproduce both movies and music Additionally Compact Theater System Two has been optimized for use with all surround formats including Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital 5 1 and DTS Finally your new speaker system is precision crafted to give you years of enjoyable trouble free service Please take a few moments to read this manual thoroughly It includes many helpful tips on connecting and placing your home theater speaker components This manual will help you set up all the Compact Theater System Two components except the subwoofer Compact Theater Series Subwoofers are covered in detail in separate manuals Compact Theater Two LR Front Channel Speaker The Compact Theater Two LR Front Channel Speakers are two way systems intended only for use with a quality subwoofer Each speaker contains a precision 5 1 4 Polymer composite woof
4. Sensitivity 90dB Recommended Amplifier Power 10 150 Watts Magnetic Shielding Yes Size W x H x D 6 x 16 1 4 x 7 1524mm x 412 7mm x 177 8 Weight ea unpacked 1 25lbs 5 1 Ike Model System Two C Center Channel Speaker Type 2 way with ABR Drivers 5 1 4 Polymer woofer 5 1 4 Polymer ABR Mylar tweeter Frequency Response 3dB 55Hz 20kHz Nominal Impedance 8Q Sensitivity 90dB Recommended Amplifier Power 10 150 Watts Magnetic Shielding Yes Size with Base W x H x D 6 1 4 x 6 1 4 x 7 412 7mm x 158 7mm x 177 8mm Weight without base unpacked 1 25lbs 5 1 Ikg Model System Two SR Surround Speaker Type Sealed box dipole surround speaker Drivers 4 Polymer woofer 1 2 Mylar Tweeter Frequency Response 3dB 80Hz 20kHz Nominal Impedance 8o Sensitivity 90dB Recommended Amplifier Power 10 150 Watts Magnetic Shielding No Size W x H x D 9 1 2 x 10 1 2 x 6 3 8 241mm x 267mm x 163mm Weight ea unpacked 8 I lbs 3 63kg Specifications are those in effect at the time of printing Atlantic Technology reserves the right to change specifications or appearance at any time without notice Dolby Digital AC 3 5 1 Dolby Stereo and Dolby Pro Logic are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation DTS is a registered trademark of DTS Technology For Future Reference Record your system serial number and date of purchase here Serial Number Date of Purchase The serial number is found on the back of th
5. dle and high frequency sounds turned up in the center channel to ensure that everyone in a commercial movie theater hears the dialogue When played at home these same soundtracks can sound excessively bright and forward Adjusting the HF control of the Center Two can help reduce this unwanted effect Surround Effects The Compact Two SR s size and shape allows greater flexibility in placement than most conventional surround loudspeakers Due to their advanced Dipole design it s preferable to locate the SR Surround speakers directly to the sides of the prime listening position at least 18 inches above ear level when seated to 18 inches below the ceiling These special speakers have a sound null directly in front of their face and they produce a broad sound field to the left and right of their enclosure The result is that they wash the side walls of your room with a non localizable surround field while you sit right in the sonic null Note The CT SR s are marked with a pointing hand on the back that indicates which side of the speaker should face the front of the room Please be sure to locate the speakers properly and to turn one over so that they are both facing in the correct direction If you wish to wall mount the speakers there are keyhole mounting brackets included in the box that may be mounted to the pre drilled slots on the speakers back after you determine which slot will be at the top o
6. e center channel speaker near the connecting terminals 010 1120
7. er and a precision crafted 1 Mylar tweeter using a powerful neodymium magnet in an acoustically designed cabinet Additionally each LR contains a 5 1 4 ABR Auxiliary Bass Radiator for increased output and more powerful bass response Compact Theater Two LR speakers are magnetically shielded so they may be placed right next to a TV set without concern Compact Theater Two C Center Channel Speaker The Compact Theater Two C Center Channel Speaker contains the same driver configuration as the LR The Compact Theater Two C is designed for use in home theater systems which employs a dedicated center channel speaker The Theater Two C center speaker is designed to be used in a horizontal position as opposed to the vertical positioning intended for the Compact Theater Two LR It too is magnetically shielded so it may be placed directly adjacent to your TV set with no adverse effects The Two C includes a unique tilting base and a three position HF level control which add to its flexibility and performance Compact Theater Two SR Surround Speaker The Compact Theater Two SR Surround Speaker is intended for use in audio video sound systems which includes dedicated surround channels Each speaker has a unique Dipole driver arrangement in order to produce a broad and diffuse sound field Please note that the object of the surround speakers in a home theater is to reproduce all those environmental sounds from the soundtrack that are used as
8. f each speaker See below for further important mounting information The grille may be removed and reversed if you desire by carefully gripping it along the edge and pulling from the cabinet Re insert by reversing the above However it can be somewhat difficult and time consuming to remove and replace the grille so unless it is very important to you we recommend leaving it as is Compact Theater The C T SR is available with either a black oak laminate or matte white exterior An optional kit is available to mount the C T SR recessed in a standard wall The speaker will only protrude a small amount and will therefore be easier to integrate into your surroundings Please contact your dealer for further information Note Most of the time surround speakers are re creating the ambient sounds taking place in the movie scene Throughout almost all of a movie or TV program you should not be directly aware of the surround speakers presence So don t be concerned if most of the time you aren t hearing the surround speakers directly Try to avoid the trap of turning the surrounds up so that you hear them all the time The result will be a much less believable surround sound experience Remember that the signal they receive is overwhelmingly those subtle sounds intended to make you believe you re in the action taking place on the screen Mounting The Compact Theater System Two LR and SR speakers can be mounted in a variety of ways On
9. he sides of listening position Placement and Operation Speaker and room interactions have a huge impact on the sound of the system Moving the speakers just a little can make a dramatic difference in what you hear The compact design of System Two s components provides you with maximum placement flexibility while creating a large seamless acoustically accurate soundfield for your home theater The best placement of the speakers will vary from room to room Start out by using the following placement guidelines and the diagram above But also feel free to experiment In fact it may be beneficial to hook up the speakers with some extra wire and to simply drape the wire across the floor experimenting with several placement options before installing the speakers permanently This will allow you the opportunity to move the speakers around easily so you can find the best sonic and visual locations Such experimentation can be especially beneficial for the surround speakers Note Some surround sound decoders and receivers offer a choice of Normal Small or Wide band Large modes for the center channel The Compact Two C is designed to be used in the Normal Small mode Additionally most discrete digital home theater systems allow you to select between Small and Large speakers throughout the system Since the Compact Theater System Two has been designed to work only with a subwoofer please set all the speaker posi
10. rovided with enough clean power to do so Again consult your dealer or Atlantic Technology for additional information Care and Feeding of Your Speakers Clean your speaker cabinets using a soft cloth moistened with a mild non abrasive glass cleaner being careful not to wet the edges of the cabinet Also be careful not to get any cleaning fluids on the drivers cones or domes It may be best to dampen the cloth with the cleaner and then wipe the speakers Brush the grilles with a clean soft brush or a lint free cloth to clean them Do not use a vacuum as the combination of hard vacuum attachments and suction are likely to cause damage to the drivers Avoid placing your speakers in direct sunlight or near a source of heat that may over time damage the finish Important Save Your Boxes If you can do so save the cartons packing materials and plastic bags that came with your speakers They will be useful in case you move or have to ship your loudspeakers for any reason In any case save all packing materials until you are certain that the systems have suffered no damage in shipment If you find such damage either visible or internal contact your dealer immediately for the proper return procedure Specifications Model System Two LR Front Channel Speaker Type 2 way with ABR Drivers 5 1 4 Polymer woofer 5 1 4 Polymer ABR Mylar tweeter Frequency Response 3dB 55Hz 20kHz Nominal Impedance 8Q
11. speaker stands Atlantic Technology s optional speaker stands provide an ideal height 29 above the floor for most rooms They are available in black or white Speaker stands from other manufacturers may be used but should be of approximately the same height 29 to the base of the speaker Threaded inserts on the backs of the speakers allow for secure mounting on stands designed for these types of connections On the wall To mount your speakers on a wall we have supplied metal keyhole brackets for the back of the LR and SR speakers Be sure to use a strong screw whose head and shaft will fit within the keyhole opening and slot Also be sure to drive the screw well into a stud or use an appropriate mounting device such as a molly bolt that is capable of holding the weight of the speaker Never simply drive a nail or screw into sheet rock or other wall materials Always follow the above guidelines for safe speaker mounting Listening Levels and Power Handling The power recommendation for these speakers assumes that you will not operate your amplifier receiver in a way that produces high levels of distortion A moderately powered amplifier driven beyond its intended capacity can and will damage even rugged speakers like the Compact Theater Two system This type of damage is easily identifiable through examination of the speaker s voice coil and is not covered by the warranty The Compact Theater Two system will play very loudly when p
12. tions to Small Speaker Placement The primary goal of a home theater is not to transport you into your local movie theater It s to transport you into the movie itself into the midst of the action occurring on the screen For best results in a home theater system place your Compact Theater Two LR speakers to either side of the television approximately 2 to 4 feet away from the screen if possible The three front channel speakers Compact Theater Two LRs and C are magnetically shielded so they will not interfere with your television picture The left front and right front speakers should be far enough apart that you get a good stereo image but not so far apart that the sound seems to come directly from the speakers distracting you from the picture You may chose to toe the LR speakers in aiming them at the prime listening position This can be particularly useful if the front LR speakers are fairly far apart The Compact Two C center channel should be placed directly above or below your television It is important that the speaker is centered on and as close as possible to the screen not off to the side You can tilt the center speaker up or down on its adjustable base to optimize its response The Compact Two C includes a three position High Frequency level control which should be adjusted to get the most natural sound after the speaker is placed in its final location Also note that most movies are recorded with the mid
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