Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Intimus Series Aperion Audio
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Owner’ s Manual Intimus Series Loudspeakers 522D-LR Bookshelf Speakers 522D-C Center Channel 522D-V AC Vertical Array Center Channel 522D-SS Dipole/Bipole Surround Speakers 522D-PT Power T owers S8-APR Subwoofer S-10 Subwoofer S-12 Subwoofer © 2004 Aperion Audio, all rights reserved.
Aperion Audio Owner’ s Manual T able Of Contents Thank You From Aperion Audio ....................................................................... 1 The Joy of Buying Direct ........................................................................
Thank Y ou From Aperion Audio Thank you for purchasing Aperion Audio loudspeakers. Y our new speakers incorporate the very latest audio technology , yet they are built with old- fashioned care and craftsmanship. We designed your Aperion Audio sound system to give you years of listening pleasure.
What Y ou’ll Need for Installation A little planning will make your installation a breeze. Y ou’ll want to have all of the necessary equipment and supplies by your side before you begin. For your convenience, Aperion Audio carries high-quality wires, cables, and connectors.
Stereo Placement For two channel music listening, there are two speakers—one left and one right. Sound consists of waves, which can be reflected, absorbed and diffracted. Therefore, where a speaker is placed will influence the way it sounds. Y ou can have very little or incredible booming bass depending on your speaker placement.
Multi-channel Music & Home Theater Placement Optimizing A Multi-channel Set-Up For Surround Sound Home theater and multi-channel music has introduced a new speaker configuration to home audio.
Speaker Placement For Surround Sound Left and Right Front Speakers: T ry to place the front speakers in the same plane as your TV (flush with the screen), separated by 45° when viewed from the seating position. They should be positioned at the same height as the listeners’ ears when seated.
Optimal Speaker Placement For Home Theater 6 Optimal Speaker Placement For SACD & DVD-Audio Music LEFT CENTER RIGHT 30° 110° All speakers placed at ear level 7.1 Channel placement shown. For 5.1 placement, eliminate back surrounds. For 6.1 placement, use only one rear surround centered behind the listener .
522D-SS Dipole/Bipole Speaker Placement Y our 522D-SS speakers are designed for use as surround speakers in a multi-channel home theater setup. When used as surrounds in the dipole mode, they usually .
8 W all Mounting Y our 522D-SS Dipole/Bipole Speakers Y our 522D-SS surround sound speakers have built-in wall mounting brackets. Follow the steps below to safely mount your speakers. Wall mounting will require skill with basic tools like a level, drill and screwdriver .
+ - + - + - + - + - + - + - 9 A/V Receiver Center Front Rear Surr - + Sub Out L R - + - + R L - + - + Left Back Surround Right Back Surround Left Front Right Front Center Multichannel Home Theater Connection 6.1 & 7.1 channel speaker systems support new extended surround sound formats like THX EX and DTS ES.
Making The Connection First, turn off the power and unplug your audio equipment from the electrical outlet before making any connections. Connecting to a 5-W ay Binding Post If you’re using banana plugs, just insert the plug into the end of each terminal.
Speaker Level Subwoofer Connection If you do not have a “sub- out” connection, or you choose to use speaker - level connections, you will need a pair of speaker wires (16 gauge or better) to run from your amp or receiver to the subwoofer speaker level inputs.
12 Setting the Aperion Audio Intimus S8-APR Subwoofer In addition to the high and low-level speaker connections on the rear of your subwoofer , you will see two round knobs and three switches. The first knob, labeled “level,” controls the subwoofer’s volume.
13 Setting the Aperion Audio Intimus S-10 & S-12 Subwoofer In addition to the high and low-level speaker connections on the rear of your subwoofer , you will see three round knobs and two switches. The first knob, labeled “phase” allows you to adjust the polarity of your subwoofer .
14 522D-PT Power T ower Setup Connecting Y our Power T owers Y ou will notice that there is only one set of speaker level inputs on the back of your power tower (PT). This is because your 522D-PT Power T owers are designed to be used as full-range speakers.
Dialing In Y our System The final step to enjoying you new system is to dial it in for optimal sound. First, consult the manual for your receiver . It contains all the information you will need to dial in your system. As always if you need help, visit our website or feel free to call, email or use live chat for technical support.
16 Speaker Break-In Y our new speakers will sound great right out of the box but we do recommend that you allow about 50 hours of break-in time to fully appreciate them. Like a new pair of shoes, the suspension of your speaker will loosen up and become much smoother and dynamic over time.
17 Loudspeaker Specifications: Aperion Audio Intimus 522D-V AC Frequency response: 80hz to 18Khz Nominal speaker impedance: 6-8 ohms Recommended power: 50-200 watts Speaker enclosure type: 2-Way Sealed, Video Shielded T weeter (diameter): 1” Midrange (diameter): 4” Woofer (diameter): 5.
18 Subwoofer Specifications: Aperion Audio Intimus S8-APR Powered Subwoofer Frequency response: 35hz to 180hz Amplifier power output: 150 watts (RMS) Speaker enclosure type: Sealed Passive Radiating D.
19 Limited W arranty Aperion Audio provides a transferable ten (10) year limited warranty on our speakers and a transferable three (3) year limited warranty on our subwoofer amplifiers which covers al.
An important point after buying a device Aperion Audio Intimus Series (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Aperion Audio Intimus Series yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Aperion Audio Intimus Series - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Aperion Audio Intimus Series you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Aperion Audio Intimus Series will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Aperion Audio Intimus Series, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Aperion Audio Intimus Series.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Aperion Audio Intimus Series. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Aperion Audio Intimus Series along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
