Infinity Speaker TOTAL SPEAKER SOLUTIONS User Manual

TOTAL SPEAKER SOLUTIONS  
TSS-1200  
Owner’s Guide  
(120V)  
 
TSS-1200 OWNERS GUIDE  
Table of Contents  
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4
Important Safety Precautions  
Introduction  
4
Unpacking the System  
Planning Your System  
Placement  
4
5
5
Wall-Mounting the Satellites and Center Channel  
Center and Satellite Speaker Connections  
Subwoofer Controls  
7
8
9
Subwoofer Connections  
Operation  
10  
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Maintenance and Service  
Specifications  
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TSS-1200 (120V)  
 
INTRODUCTION  
PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM  
Infinity Total Solutions™  
Before deciding where to best place your speakers, survey your room  
and study Figures 1 and 2.  
Infinity Total Solutions continues Infinity’s longstanding commitment  
to accurate sound reproduction. Our proprietary Metal Matrix  
Diaphragm(MMD®) drivers, precision dividing networks and rigid,  
well-braced enclosures combine to deliver uncompromised  
performance in any stereo or multichannel home theater system. In  
addition, these speakers, except for the powered subwoofer, are  
magnetically shielded for safe placement adjacent to a television.  
Subwoofer  
Left Front  
Channel  
Center  
Channel  
Right Front  
Channel  
UNPACKING THE SYSTEM  
Carefully unpack the system. If you suspect damage from transit,  
report it immediately to your dealer and/or delivery service. Keep  
the shipping carton and packing materials for future use. Open the  
package and verify the following contents:  
Couch  
Left Rear  
Channel  
Center Rear  
Channel  
Right Rear  
Channel  
Left  
Surround  
Channel  
Right  
Surround  
Channel  
Wire package, containing:  
(2) 40' (12m) speaker wires  
(3) 20' (6m) speaker wires  
(1) 15' (4.6m) subwoofer cable  
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 dialogue.The powered subwoofer  
provides bass for effects and music.  
Subwoofer  
Right Front  
Channel  
(1) Subwoofer  
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Center  
Channel  
Right  
Surround  
Channel  
(1) Center with base  
Left Front  
Channel  
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Left  
Surround  
Channel  
Figure 2.This figure shows an alternative layout, which may be more  
suitable for some rooms.  
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(4) Satellite speakers  
(5) Adjustable wall brackets for satellites and center channel  
(5) Wall brackets for satellites and center channel  
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TSS-1200 (120V)  
 
Mounting on Floor Stands  
PLACEMENT  
Left and Right Front Channels  
For left and right front 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.  
Optional TSS-STAND1200 floor stands are available, should you  
prefer to place your TSS-1200 satellites on the floor; see your  
In addition, there is a 1/4"-20 insert in each satellite that  
allows the satellite to be mounted to many third-party floor  
stands. Unscrew the rear foot to reveal the insert.  
WALL-MOUNTING THE SATELLITES AND  
CENTER CHANNEL  
The TSS-1200 satellites and center channel are designed to also  
be mounted on the wall.There is a fixed-mount wall bracket and  
an adjustable wall bracket provided for each satellite and the  
center channel. Each speaker bracket will require up to four  
1-1/2"#10 wood screws; each screw should be fastened to a  
wall stud. If a wall stud is unavailable, install an anchor appropriate  
for a 1-1/2"#10 screw.  
Center Channel  
For the center channel, place the speaker directly on top of,  
or below, your television. Use a shelf or one of the included wall  
brackets if the television does not provide a stable platform.  
Surround Channels  
For left and right surround channels, place one speaker on the  
left and another on the right, to the side of or slightly behind the  
listening area.The surround speakers should be mounted at a  
height of between 5 ft. (1.5m) and 7 ft. (2m).  
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: The customer is solely responsible  
for proper selection of mounting hardware not included with the  
speakers, and for proper assembly and installation of the wall  
brackets, including but not limited to the selection of appropriate  
weight-bearing supports and proper use of the bracket. Infinity  
disclaims any liability for the selection of mounting hardware and/or  
bracket installation. Be sure to follow these bracket assembly and  
installation instructions carefully. If you have any questions or  
doubts about your ability to correctly wall-mount the speakers,  
consult with your authorized Infinity dealer or custom installer.  
Subwoofer  
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 either your dealer or Infinity’s  
Customer Service Department 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.  
Fixed-Mount Wall Bracket  
Step 1. Remove the rear foot by loosening the screw on the  
bottom of the satellite.ole  
Step 2. Mark the positions on the wall where you would like to  
place the mounting screws.  
Step 3. Attach the back plate of the bracket to the wall using  
three screws (not included).  
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 nondirectional, 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.  
Step 4. Attach the front plate  
(with the spring tab) of the bracket  
to the satellite or center channel  
usingthe two provided screws.  
Step 5. Slide the satellite or center  
channel speaker with attached bracket  
front plate onto the back plate of the  
bracket until the tab locks  
into place.  
To remove speaker from  
the wall, simply push in  
the locking tab and slide  
the speaker up.  
back of the speaker to the screwhead on the wall. Once  
positioned properly, the speaker should slide down slightly and  
become secure.  
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TSS-1200 (120V)  
 
Adjustable Wall Bracket  
Step 1. Remove the rear foot by loosening the screw on the  
bottom of the satellite.  
Step 5. Screw the ball and shaft assembly (B) to the lower 1/4"-  
20 insert on the rear of the satellite, or the upper insert on the  
rear of the center channel, until it is fully seated. Back out 1/2  
of a turn and tighten the nut against the speaker. Securely  
tightening this nut against the speaker enclosure is very  
important; otherwise, performing Step 7 may dislodge the  
threaded insert on the speaker enclosure, rendering it unusable.  
Step 2. Mark the positions on the wall where you would like to  
place the mounting screws.  
Step 3. Place bracket against the wall and fasten four 1-1/2"  
#10 wood screws through the bracket’s screw holes into the  
wall. If a wall stud is not available, use an appropriate anchor.  
Step 4. Unscrew round collar (C) from bracket (A).  
A
Step 6. Attach speaker wire as shown on page 7.  
Step 7. Drop round collar (C) over ball and shaft assembly (B)  
that is mounted to the speaker with the finished side of the  
collar facing the rear of the speaker.  
C
B
Step 8. Carefully push the ball straight into the socket mounted  
on the wall, angle the speaker as desired and tighten the collar  
using the enclosed metal bar.  
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Figure 3. Bracket on wall.  
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TSS-1200 (120V)  
 
CENTER AND SATELLITE SPEAKER CONNECTIONS  
Turn Off All Power  
After placing the speakers, you are ready to connect your system.  
First, turn off all audio-system power. Use high-quality speaker  
wire to make your connections. #18-gauge speaker wire with  
polarity coding is included. For longer distances, #16-gauge or  
heavier wire is recommended.The side of the wire with a ridge  
or other coding is usually considered positive polarity (i.e., +).  
Also, consult the owner’s manuals that were included with your  
amplifier or receiver to confirm connection procedures.  
Center Channel  
Observe polarities when making speaker connections, as shown in  
Figure 5. Connect each + terminal on the back of the amplifier or  
receiver to the respective + (red) terminal on the speaker.  
Connect the – (black) terminals in the same way.  
Important!  
Do not reverse polarities (i.e., + to –, or – to +) when making  
connections. Be certain that positive and negative wire strands  
are completely isolated to avoid short circuits that may damage  
your equipment.  
Satellites  
Observe polarities when making speaker connections, as shown  
in Figure 4. Connect each + terminal on the back of the  
amplifier or receiver to the respective + (red) terminal on each  
speaker. Connect the – (black) terminals in the same way.  
Important!  
Do not reverse polarities (i.e., + to –, or – to +) when making  
connections. Doing so will cause poor imaging and diminished  
bass response. Be certain that positive and negative wire strands  
are completely isolated to avoid short circuits that may damage  
your equipment.  
Figure 5.The satellites and center channel speaker feature  
terminals that can be connected in several different ways –  
e.g., spade terminals and direct wiring (as shown here).  
Figure 4. Wiring diagram shows polarity connections  
for one channel of a home theater system (rear foot  
not shown for clarity).  
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TSS-1200 (120V)  
 
SUBWOOFER CONTROLS  
Rear Panel  
Subwoofer-Level Control  
LFE/Normal Switch  
Phase Switch  
Crossover-Frequency Control  
Line-Level (LFE) Inputs  
Power Switch  
LEVEL  
Max  
NORMAL  
Min  
LFE  
0˚  
180˚  
PHASE  
80Hz  
CROSSOVER  
FREQUENCY  
150Hz  
50Hz  
A Few Suggestions  
L
R
We recommend that you do not operate your speakers or  
subwoofer with the bass, treble and loudness controls set to  
full boost.This will place undue strain on your electronics and  
speakers and could damage them.  
LINE LEVEL IN  
For LFE use L or R  
The volume control setting on your processor/preamp or receiver  
is not a specific indication of the overall loudness level of the  
speakers.The only important consideration is the loudness level at  
which the system can be played, regardless of where the volume  
control is set.  
ON  
OFF  
POWER  
Always turn down the volume control setting on your processor/  
preamp or receiver when changing a cassette or CD, or switching  
inputs to AM or FM operation. Excessively loud transients (clicks or  
popping sounds) can damage the satellite speakers and possibly  
the subwoofer.  
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Important!  
Whenever changing cables, pulling plugs, etc.,ALWAYS TURN OFF  
ALL EQUIPMENT, including the subwoofer.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
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NRTL/C  
CSA22.2  
UL1492  
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
AVERTISSEMENT: POUR PRÉVENIR LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU  
DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE, ÉVITER D’EXPOSER CET APPAREIL A LA  
PLUIE OU A LHUMIDITÉ.  
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TSS-1200 (120V)  
 
SUBWOOFER CONNECTIONS  
If you have a Dolby® Digital or DTS® receiver/  
processor with a low-frequency-effects (LFE)  
or subwoofer output:  
If your receiver/processor does not contain  
a Dolby Digital or DTS processor but has a  
subwoofer output:  
SUBWOOFER OR  
LFE OUTPUT  
RECEIVER/PROCESSOR  
LEVEL  
Max  
Min  
LFE  
0˚  
NORMAL  
180˚  
PHASE  
80Hz  
LEVEL  
Max  
NORMAL  
Min  
CROSSOVER  
FREQUENCY  
15'  
subwoofer  
cable  
LFE  
0˚  
150Hz  
50Hz  
180˚  
PHASE  
L
R
15' subwoofer  
cable included  
80Hz  
included  
LINE LEVEL IN  
CROSSOVER  
FREQUENCY  
For LFE use L or R  
150Hz  
50Hz  
Set line-level/LFE switch to “Normal.”  
L
R
LINE LEVEL IN  
NOTE: If your receiver/processor has only one sub out,  
you may use either the L or R input.  
For LFE use L or R  
Set line-level/LFE switch to “LFE.”  
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TSS-1200 (120V)  
 
OPERATION  
Surround Modes  
Crossover Adjustment  
The Crossover-Frequency Control determines the highest  
frequency at which the subwoofer reproduces sounds. For the  
TSS-1200, it is recommended that this control be set at 120Hz  
(approximately the 3 o’clock position).  
When using the system in a Dolby Digital or DTS home theater  
system, make sure all speakers are set toSmall. When using the  
TSS-1200 in a Dolby Pro Logic® home theater system, make sure  
the receiver’s center channel mode is set toNormal.”  
NOTE: This control will have no effect if the LFE/Normal Switch  
is set toLFE.If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver/  
processor, the low-pass frequency is set by the receiver/  
processor. Set the LFE/Normal Switch on the subwoofer to  
“LFE.Consult your owner’s manual to learn how to view or  
change this setting.A setting of 120Hz – 150Hz is recommended.  
Some Dolby Digital-equipped receivers/processors offer different  
setup options for each source or surround mode (e.g., CD-stereo,  
videotape, Dolby, Pro Logic). In each case, follow your equipment’s  
instructions to ensure that the subwoofer output is turned on and  
that the speakers are set toSmallin each mode.  
Power On  
Phase Control  
Plug your subwoofer’s AC cord into a wall outlet. Do not use the  
outlets on the back of the receiver.  
The Phase Switch determines whether the subwoofer  
speaker’s piston-like 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,  
subwoofer placement and listener position.Adjust the Phase  
Switch to maximize bass output at the listening position.  
Initially set the Subwoofer-Level Control  
to the“Minposition.  
Turn on the subwoofer by pressing the Power Switch on the  
rear panel.  
Turn on your entire audio system and start a CD or movie sound-  
track at a moderate level.  
Final Positioning  
After correctly connecting the TSS-1200 system and verifying  
that both the subwoofer and all satellite speakers are playing, it  
is time to optimize the system for your particular listening room.  
Earlier, you placed the subwoofer in its general location. Finding  
the exact location for optimum performance sometimes only  
involves moving the speakers up to a few inches in any direction.  
We urge you, therefore, to experiment with placement, if possible,  
until your speakers deliver their full potential.  
Auto On/Stand-By  
The subwoofer will automatically enter the Stand-By mode after  
approximately 10 minutes when no signal is detected from your  
system.The subwoofer will then power on instantly when a signal  
is detected. During periods of normal use, the Power Switch  
can be left on.You may turn off the Power Switch  
for extended  
periods of nonoperation, e.g., when you are away on vacation.  
Adjust Level  
Turn the Subwoofer-Level Control  
up about halfway. If no  
sound emanates from the subwoofer, check the AC-line cord and  
input cables.Are the connectors on the cables making proper  
contact? Is the AC plug connected to alivereceptacle? Has the  
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE  
The satellite and subwoofer enclosures may be cleaned using a  
soft cloth to remove fingerprints or to wipe off dust.  
Power Switch  
been pressed to theOnposition? Once you  
have confirmed that the subwoofer is active, proceed by playing  
a CD or DVD. Use a selection that has ample bass information.  
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.  
Set the overall volume control of the receiver/processor to a  
comfortable level.Adjust the Subwoofer-Level Control  
until  
you obtain a pleasing blend of bass. Bass response should  
not overpower the room but rather be adjusted so there is  
a harmonious blend across the entire musical range. Many  
users have a tendency to set the subwoofer volume too loud,  
adhering to the belief that a subwoofer is there to produce lots  
of bass.This is not entirely true.A subwoofer is there to enhance  
bass, extending the response of the entire system so the bass  
can be felt as well as heard. However, overall balance must  
be maintained or the music will not sound natural.An experienced  
listener will set the volume of the subwoofer so its impact on  
bass response is always there but never obtrusive.  
If a problem occurs, make sure that all connections are properly  
made and clean. If a problem exists in one loudspeaker, reverse  
the connection wires to the left and right system. If the problem  
remains in the same speaker, then the fault is with the loud-  
speaker. If the problem appears in the opposite speaker, the  
cause is in another component or cable. In the event that your  
TSS-1200 ever needs service, contact your local Infinity dealer  
near you.  
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TSS-1200 (120V)  
 
SPECIFICATIONS  
TSS-1200  
Satellites  
Center Channel  
Frequency Range:  
120Hz – 20,000Hz ( 3dB)  
120Hz – 20,000Hz ( 3dB)  
Recommended  
Amplifier Power Range:  
10 – 125 Watts  
89dB  
10 – 125 Watts  
89dB  
Sensitivity:  
(2.83V @ 1 meter)  
Nominal Impedance:  
Crossover Frequency:  
Midrange Drivers:  
8 Ohms  
8 Ohms  
3,500Hz, 24dB/Octave  
3,500Hz, 24dB/Octave  
Dual 3-1/2" (89mm) MMD,®  
magnetically shielded  
Dual 3-1/2" (89mm) MMD,®  
magnetically shielded  
High-Frequency Driver:  
Dimensions (H x W x D):  
3/4" (19mm) MMD,®  
magnetically shielded  
3/4" (19mm) MMD,®  
magnetically shielded  
12-15/16" x 3-15/16" x 3"  
(329mm x 100mm x 76mm)  
3-15/16" x 13-3/16" x 3"  
(100mm x 335mm x 76mm)  
Weight:  
3.9 lb (1.8kg)  
3.9 lb (1.8kg)  
Powered Subwoofer  
Frequency Range:  
Amplifier Output:  
29Hz – 150Hz ( 3dB)  
250 Watts RMS  
500 Watts peak  
Low-Frequency Driver:  
Crossover Frequency:  
Dimensions (H x W x D):  
12" (305mm)  
50Hz – 150Hz, 24dB/Octave, continuously variable  
18-1/2" x 12-3/4" x 18-1/2"  
(470mm x 324mm x 470mm)  
Weight:  
44 lb (20kg)  
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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TSS-1200 (120V)  
 
© 2006 Harman International Industries, Incorporated.All rights reserved.  
Infinity Systems, 250 Crossways Park Drive,Woodbury, NY 11797 USA www.infinitysystems.com  
Infinity, Harman International and MMD are registered trademarks, and Total Solutions and Metal Matrix Diaphragm are trademarks,  
of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.  
Dolby and Pro Logic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.  
Part No. 406-000-05483-1E 8/06  
 

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