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    Read the following before using these speakers: To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully . Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Install the speakers in a cool, dry, clean place away from windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of humming (transformers, motors)[...]

  • Page 2

    Do not attempt to clean the speakers with chemical solvents as this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth. To clean subwoofer, unplug the power cord from the outlet first. Use a damp cloth only to wipe dust of the surface. Do not use any liquid cleaners. The subwoofer should be placed at a ventilated, dry and cool location, away from any [...]

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    -3- SPEAKER PLACEMENT Main speakers should be placed in front of audience within visual distance, with 45 to 60 degree angle using the audience as center point. If your system is used mainly for movie sound tracks, we recommend the 45 degree placement. If your system is used primarily for music listening, distance of the main speakers can be furthe[...]

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    Center speakers should NOT be place closer from the audience than the main speakers. Center speaker and main speakers should be kept in a straight line, preferably at the same height. In order to reduce the ef fect from speaker placement and create a wide spread and realistic sound field similar to that in a movie theater and recording studio, hang[...]

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    When choosing a dedicated listening room, try to avoid rooms with equal distance on all four sides, or rooms with length exactly twice as long as width. Geometry as such will increase the echoing ef fect and increase coloration. If possible, place seating in between the two walls where rear speakers are mounted. The closer speakers are to corners o[...]

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    -6- Crossover frequency control If you are using small loudspeakers (4 " to 6 " woofers) in your main system, your will need to set the crossover frequency at a high position(100 to 160Hz). If your main speakers have larger woofers(8 " and above) you will need to set the crossover frequency to much lower position (40 to 80 Hz). Gener[...]

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    -7- Please according to fig. 2 to connect your M series speaker system with your Receiver or Amplifier . Note: Make sure all power is switched off on all equipment and power cables are removed from wall outlets before making any connections. Connections are made at the terminals located on the back of the loudspeakers system. Use one pair of cable [...]

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    Should you need service on your speakers, please bring it to the dealer whom you pur - chased from along with sales slip. If this is not possible, call or write to: American Acoustic Development LLC 8559 Page Ave, St. Louis, MO 63114, USA T el: 314-814-3383 Fax: 636-536-1338 E-mail:info@aadsound.com www.aadsound.com[...]