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Owner’ s Manual ® High-Performance Subwoofers Model HPS-500 Model HPS-1000 HPS HPS500/1000 OM 10/25/99 2:40 PM Page 1.
Caution ........................................................................................................................ .............3 Important Safety Instructions .............................................................................
THIS INFINITY PRODUCT IS DESIGNED FOR 120-VOL T USE ONL Y! FOR DET AILED SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, PLEASE SEE FOLLOWING P AGE IN THIS OWNER ’ S MANUAL FOR “IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .
20) Damage Requiring Service – U nplug this produ from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified se vice personnel under the following conditions: a) When the power-supply cor d or plug is damaged. b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen int the product.
I NTRODUCTION Infinity’ s HPS-500 and HPS-1000 subwoofers have been designed to enhance the bass frequencie of any audio system. Both subwoofers may be used with speakers of any size. Obviously , th greatest bass enhancement will be achieved when the subwoofer is connected to speakers that d not have the capability to create deep bass.
P OSITION W ITHIN A R OOM W ILL S TRONGL Y I NFLUENCE P ERFORMANCE ... P OSITIONING Since the installation of a subwoofer can be somewhat more complicated than installin full-range speakers, it is essential that you read this section very carefully prior to connecting th subwoofer to your system.
Figur e 1. This view shows the subwoofer positioned behind the right-channel satellite speaker to r e-cr eate the actual location of bass instruments in an or chestra and/or add impact to movie sound tracks. Here are some useful hints: 1. Experimentation with the position of your subwoofer may be useful.
C ONTROLS ... Figur e 2. I DENTIFICA TION OF F RONT P ANEL C ONTROL (Refer to Figure 2.) 1. EQ: Optimizes subwoofer performance for audio or video playback. 2. Crossover: Contr ols the fr equency below which the subwoofer will begin working. 3. Phase: Reverse/normal switch changes audio-signal polarity .
C ONNECTING Y OUR S UBWOOFER If your receiver/pr ocessor does not have subwoofer outputs for the left and right channel + — + ++ — —— L L R R INPUTS OUTPUTS B-LINK ™ HPS500/1000 OM 10/25/99 .
C ONNECTING Y OUR S UBWOOFER (Continued) If your receiver/pr ocessor has subwoofer outputs for the left and right channels: If you have a Dolby* Digital or DTS ® receiver/pr ocessor with a low-frequency-effect (LFE) output: NOTE: Some r eceivers have a single subwoofer output (do not confuse this with a single LFE output as described below).
If your receiver/amplifier has preamp output jacks and main input jacks for the left an right channels or you have a separate preamp/pr ocessor and power amplifier: This method of hookup can offer the highest level of performance for your complete loudspeak system.
S ET C ONTROLS ... P OWER O N … A DJUST G AIN … C ROSSOVER A DJUSTMENTS … P HASE C ONTROL ... O PERA TION 1. Initially set the HPS’ s Gain control to the “O” position. 2. Initially set the HPS’ s Crossover control to the 100Hz position. 3.
A W ORD OF A DVICE The low-frequency Cr ossover and V olume contr ols may be set anywhere within their r otation However , it will be a most unusual circumstance if you have to set the V olume control completel clockwise.
C ARE OF Y OUR S UBWOOFER Y our Infinity subwoofer enclosure is finished with a heavy-duty , high-quality vinyl that require very little maintenance. Keep the enclosure clean by dusting it occasionall.
S PECIFICA TIONS F REQUENCY R ESPONSE A MPLIFIER P OWER D RIVE U NIT F INISH D IMENSIONS F REQUENCY R ESPONSE A MPLIFIER P OWER D RIVE U NIT F INISH D IMENSIONS HPS-500 22 ~ 120Hz 500 W atts 15" .
Infinity continually strives to update and improve existing pr oducts, as well as create new ones. The specifications and construction details in this and related Infinity publications are ther efore subject to change without notice. © 1998 Infinity Systems, Inc.
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