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monitor For more ioformation on video applications, see

Part F of this section.

D. 'A)u can also use the cube speaker arrays in direct mode

(with both cubes facing forward). While this eliminates

the bendits of combining direct artd reflected sourM], it

may be ^>prQpriate for very small listerúng areas (like

desks or cúbreles). When used in this mode, the switch

on the back of each array should be sei to ihe ‘Direcr

position.

E. The Acoustimass'* module can be located virtually any

where in your lislening room (Figure 2) in either a vertical

or horizontal position. Its unique Acoustimass'" speaker

technology de!ii«s room filling bass from almost any

where. Feet free to hide the Acoustimass module under a

bed or table, or e/en behind a sofa. Just remember not to

block the two tournl openings in the end of the unit. M)u

should allow at least 2 inches (approximately 5 cm) of

open space between these openings and the wall or

oiher surface.

Unlike conventional lloorstanding or bookshell speakers,

you can ñne tune the bass response of your AM-5 sys

tem without compromising accurate stereo imaging Just

change the location of the Acoustimass '' module within

your listening room. For typical listening environments,

positioning the module along a wall 3 to 5 feet (approxi-

m^efy 1 to 1.5 mders)from a com& provides a normal

balance of frequencies from your AM S system. Moving

the module closer to Ihe walls and/or corners of your

room win increase bass response, while moving H

towards the center of your room wll decrease it. tn most

moms, if should be reasonably ea^ to choose a location

which is convenient, yet provides pleasing bass response.

F The cube speaker arrays of your AM 5 system are mag

netically shielded (or use with video systems. This

allows you to position the cube speaker arrays close to

your TV or monitor without adversely affecting the pic

lure quakty (as happens with conventionai. nonshiefded

speakers). In addition, angling the top half of each array

in slightly win improve on screen localization and opti-

miK your ^stem (or video

Connecting the AM-5 System

to Your Stereo

)

CAUTION: Before attempting to connect the AM-5

system, unplug your receiver or amplifier from the

wall outlet.

Note; Many receivers slate *use with 8*16 ohm

speakers '. While the AM-5 system is rated at 4 ohms

by lEC standard, the speaker s impedance actually

averages between 6 and Ô ohms, over most ot its

ODeratKKi range Therefore, the AM-5 should be

compatible with any quality receiver or amplifier

This includes electronics that call out use only

8-16 ohm speakers '

A Locate the wires v^ich v/ere packeo with the system, 'ibu

will find (our idenbeal sets. Tivo seis connect the cube

speaker arrays to the Acoustimass module, while the

other twp sets connect the Acoustimass module to your

receiver or amoiilier.

Examine the ends of the wires. For each set. one wire will

have a red marker For each connection you make,

always connect (he wire v/ith the red marker to the ' ~

terminal.

.ocate the terminais on the rear of the left cube soeaker

brray Depress the red ("r^ tao. insert Bie lead with the

red marker (Figure 3). and release the tao The lead

shoufq be held snugly m place by (he terminal. Repeat

Ihe orocess lor the black terminal and ihe other lead.

D- Locate the terminals marked "OUTPUTS TO CUBE

SPEAKERS" on the rear of the Acoustimass’'' module

(Figure 4). Connect the other end of wires from the left

Oxeci ftetteatrtg

Oired RvKeciif’O

Direct n«n«oi«>g

Figure! Adjusting ihe comtxnalionoirenecled^ direct

sound (cuDe speaker arrays not lo scale). Feet free to expenment

wiih (be setting which sounds best in your tislenirig nxxn Ocn'l

kxgei to set the Direct/Renecting ^ switch on the rear ol each

oonom cube to me orooer postion.

Figure 2 Sorr^ oi the possible ioca№ns lot the Acac-stimass'''

module

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