Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AMC 900THX Snell Acoustics
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AMC Owner’ s Manual 720 760 800 900 THX.
2 SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response ( ± 3dB) Recommended Amplifier Nominal Impedance Sensitivity (2.83v at 1m) T weeter(s) Midrange Bass Driver Crossover P oint Composite Baffle Grille Dimensions (Hx.
3 AMC800 65 Hz-20 kHz 1 0–200W 4 ohms 90dB SPL 1” Aluminum dome, ferrofluid cooling and heatsink. Steerable “Dir ected P ower” waveguide n/a 6 1 / 2 -inch (165mm) copolymer with butyl rubber s.
4 INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS A HIGH END IN-WALL? The new Snell AMC series units bring a novel approach to the design and construction of in-wall loudspeakers, expanding the boundaries of in-wall performance.
5 PLACEMENT OF THE FRONT CHANNEL SPEAKERS A home theatre system includes thr ee loudspeakers placed acr oss the front of the listening r oom. The distance between the left and right speaker s determines the width of the ster eo image.
6 If two surrounds ar e used in a standard 5.1 configuration (not 7.1 or EX), they are best mounted to the sides of the listening area. This means str aight to the sides of the listener or in line with the primary row of seating, plus or minus 15 degr ees.
7 AIMING THE DPT (AMC720, AMC 760 and AMC800 only) In addition to providing an extr emely clean wide range r esponse, the DPT have the added feature of an adjustable waveguide (in 45 degr ee increments).
8 Setting the Dis persion Switch The illustrations below show the r ecommended Dispersion Switch setting for most common placement options for the AMC 800. *Note: When the AMC 800 is used as a center channel speaker and is placed horizontally , the dispersion switch may be set in either position.
9 PREPARING FOR INSTALLA TION Map out the wiring paths from the speaker s to the amplifier. W e recommend 16-gauge wire for runs up to 25 feet, and 14-gauge wire for longer runs. Be sur e the speaker wire does not rest or rub against any sharp or pointed objects.
10 5) Place the speaker into the rough opening. 6) Level the speaker and tighten the screws, being car eful not to over tighten them. See diagram below for details. 7) Replace the speaker grille. Note: The AMC 900 THX is sold in pairs. On the cabinet, near the input terminals, is a tempor ary label to specify screen dir ection.
11 LIMITED WARRANTY For five years fr om the date of purchase, Snell Acoustics will r epair for the original owner any defect in materials or workmanship that occurs in normal use of the speaker system, without charge for parts and labor .
300 Jubilee Drive, P0B 3717 Peabody, MA 01961-3717 phone: 978- 538 - 6 262 fax: 978- 538 - 6 266 email: info@snellacoustics.com www .snellacoustics.com ©2002 Snell Acoustics. All Rights Reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Covered by patents issued and/or pending.
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