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$5.00 The VCC-5 Video Center Channel Dialog Speaker is an integral part of a home audio/video system where it helps localize dialog and other m ovie sounds at the TV screen. The VCC-5 is the product of extensive research into the qualities required for realistic movie sound repr oduction. The engineer- ing, construction and materials of the VCC-5 f[...]
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V ANDERSTEEN A UDIO/ V IDEO The next time you’re in a movie theater, shut your eyes and just listen to the movie. Listen carefully to the voices, music and sound effects with the same critical ear you would use to judge a stereo system. Without the big im- pressive picture commanding most of your attention and manipulating your emotions, it is ea[...]
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inputs to the surround amplifier or surround speakers to limit the low bass. To drive the surround speakers in a separates based system, choose an amplifier matched to the power re- quirements of the speakers that has similar sonic charac- teristics to the amplifier driving the main speakers. This can be either a stereo amplifier or two channels of[...]
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C ONNECTIONS The VCC-5’s barrier strip provides superior gas-tight connections that do not deteriorate with time. The center speaker should be connected with cable similar to what you are using to connect the main speakers. Connect the VCC-5 as follows: 1. Crimp and solder spade lugs to the speaker ends of the cable for your center channel as sho[...]
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P LACEMENT The triaxial design of the VCC-5 enables it to be placed at any height relative to the main speakers and the listeners without affecting its performance. If possible, the center speaker should be located farther away from the listeners than the main speakers. This additional dis- tance will slightly delay the center channel sound which o[...]
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B ALANCING L EVELS Surround processors have a built-in pink noise genera- tor that is used with a S ound P ressure L evel meter to bal- ance the volume levels of the various speakers in the au- dio/video system. (An SPL meter is a required tool for properly setting-up an audio/video syste m. Radio Shack sells an inexpensive SPL meter with more than[...]
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VCC-5 Operation Manual 7 Vandersteen Audio P ACKING I NSTRUCTIONS To prevent physical or cosmetic damage always pack the VCC-5 in its original box prior to transportation or shipm ent. Please follow these instructions when packing the VCC-5. 1. Place the speaker on one side on a padded surface. 2. Pull the plastic bag over the speaker 3. Carefully [...]
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L IMITED O NE Y EAR W ARRANTY VANDERSTEEN AUDIO loudspeakers are warran ted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials or workmanship, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS , for one (1) year from the date of purchase from an authorized VANDERSTEEN AUDIO dealer. THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT T O THE FOLLOWING CONDITI ONS AND LIMITATION[...]