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  • Page 1 ® ODULUS HEATER YSTEM Owner’s Guide...
  • Page 2 MODULUS II HOME THEATER SYSTEM 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents of the R.A.B.O.S.Test CD R.A.B.O.S. Sound-Level Meter (RSLM) What You Measure, What To Do Adjusting the R.A.B.O.S. Equalizer Final System Balance Maintenance and Service Specifications R.A.B.O.S. Measurement Templates WNER ’ S UIDE ™ ™ ™ (R.A.B.O.S. MODULUS II HOME THEATER SYSTEM...
  • Page 4 80Hz. We hope you enjoyed this brief introduction to the technology featured in the Modulus II Home Theater System. If you would like to further explore Modulus II’s technology and design, please ask your Infinity dealer for the CMMD and R.A.B.O.S. White Papers.

  • Page 5: Unpacking The System

    • (1) Modulus II Powered Subwoofer • (1) Modulus II Center Channel Speaker • (4) Modulus II Satellite Speakers (With Attached Base) • (4) Modulus II Wall-Mount Brackets (Attached to Base of Satellites) • (1) Wall-Mount Bracket With Bubble Level for Use as Mounting Template.

  • Page 6: Placement

    – This figure shows an alternative layout which may be IGURE more suitable for some rooms. MODULUS II HOME THEATER SYSTEM LACEMENT NOTE:The satellite speakers can be placed directly on a shelf, or mounted on a wall using the built-in base/bracket.
  • Page 7 NSTALLING THE ATELLITES For Shelf Placement 1. Remove the Modulus II satellites from the box. Remove rubber cover from the base and pull out Allen wrench. 2. Use the Allen wrench to loosen the adjustment screw (as necessary) to allow the mounting ball on the speaker to turn freely in the cup restraint.
  • Page 8 (available through hardware stores) that will ensure the proper and safe wall-mounting of the speakers. 1. Remove the Modulus II from its box. Remove rubber cover from base and pull out Allen wrench. Use Allen wrench to remove mounting plate screw and remove mounting plate from base.
  • Page 9 – The satellites and center channel speaker feature IGURE terminals that can be connected in several different ways; e.g., banana plugs, spade terminals and direct wiring (as shown here). MODULUS II HOME THEATER SYSTEM...

  • Page 10: Front Panel

    Controls Width Level Modulus MSW-II This unit is designed to become quite warm, during normal operation. Front Panel MODULUS II HOME THEATER SYSTEM ¡ R.A.B.O.S. On/Off Switch ™ Center-Frequency Adjustment £ Bandwidth Adjustment R.A.B.O.S. ™ ¡ PHASE ¢ R.A.B.O.S. Level ∞...
  • Page 11 LOW PASS § ¢ Level INPUT ¶ Modulus MSW-II This unit is designed to become quite warm, during normal operation. NRTL/C CSA22-2 NO. 1 UL 1492 POWER • FUSE AC 120V~60Hz T5A L/250V 75 Watts MODULUS II HOME THEATER SYSTEM...

  • Page 12: Operation

    When using the Modulus II system in a Dolby Pro Logic* home theater system, make sure the receiver’s center channel mode is set to “Normal. ” When using the Modulus II system in a Dolby Digital or DTS home theater system, make sure the receiver’s speaker modes are set to “Small.
  • Page 13 Infinity R.A.B.O.S. is a simple-to-use, yet sophisticated, low- frequency calibration system. It is designed to work in conjunction with the Infinity Modulus II self-amplified subwoofer.The Modulus II subwoofer contains a parametric equalizer that you will adjust as indicated by the R.A.B.O.S. test results. Following these instructions, you will optimize the Modulus II subwoofer’s response characteristics...

  • Page 14: Contents Of The R.a.b.o.s.test Cd

    R.A.B.O.S. Sound-Level Meter Batt IGURE MODULUS II HOME THEATER SYSTEM the bar-graph window. When the unit is on, one or more LEDs will always be illuminated.The function of the LEDs is described in the RSLM bar-graph indications...
  • Page 15 The following steps will set the playback level of the system to the correct level for all tests that follow. Turn the system volume to minimum. Cue the R.A.B.O.S.Test CD to Track 2 and press Pause II.This track will produce band-limited pink noise in both the left and right channels.
  • Page 16 (the Y-axis).The template’s vertical scale matches that of the RSLM bar graph. Cue Track 4 and Pause II. From now on, you will want to keep your CD player’s remote control handy.

  • Page 17: What Does A Parametric Equalizer Do

    Level: This refers to the amount of cut (in dBs) the equalizer is set for. Bandwidth: Defines the range of frequencies over which the equalizer will have an effect. On the Modulus II subwoofer, this adjustment is abbreviated as “Width.” Only parametric equalizers allow independent adjustment of all three parameters.

  • Page 18: Using The Width Selector

    Selector over the response peak, as shown in Figure 23. Be sure to align the horizontal lines of the Width Selector with those of the Measurement Template. MODULUS II HOME THEATER SYSTEM Placement of the Bandwidth Selector...

  • Page 19: What You Measure, What To Do

    – Determine the appropriate level using the technique described earlier. In this example, –9dB would be best. Enter the level in the field provided. Skip to the “Adjusting the R.A.B.O.S. Equalizer” section on page 18. MODULUS II HOME THEATER SYSTEM...
  • Page 20 –2dB. Subtracting 2 from 8 yields the correct setting, –6dB. Enter –6 in the Level field. Skip to the “Adjusting the R.A.B.O.S. Equalizer”section on page 18. MODULUS II HOME THEATER SYSTEM Example 3. Peak Adjacent to a Dip: Dip above or below peak...
  • Page 21 We have simply moved away from them. Sometimes only a few inches are required. Do not attempt to correct this condition with equalization. If you encounter dips like this, take the following steps: MODULUS II HOME THEATER SYSTEM...

  • Page 22: Adjusting The R.a.b.o.s. Equalizer

    “Off” position. There are three equalizer adjustments on the Modulus II subwoofer. Top to bottom, they are marked “Freq,” “Width” and “Level. ” Each control has 21 positions. These are numbered from left to right.

  • Page 23: Final System Balance

    If the problem appears in the opposite speaker, the cause is in another component or cable. In the event that your Modulus II loudspeaker system ever needs service, contact your local Infinity dealer or Infinity directly at 1.800.553.3332 or www.infinitysystems.com for a service center near you.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS Modulus II Home Theater System Frequency Range: Recommended Amplifier Power Range: Sensitivity: (2.83V @ 1 meter) Nominal Impedance: Crossover Frequency: Midrange Driver(s): High-Frequency Driver: Dimensions (H x W x D): Weight: Frequency Range: Amplifier Output: Low-Frequency Driver: Crossover Frequency:...
  • Page 25 Frequency Frequency Width Width MODULUS II HOME THEATER SYSTEM...
  • Page 26 Frequency Frequency MODULUS II HOME THEATER SYSTEM Width Width...
  • Page 27 OTES MODULUS II HOME THEATER SYSTEM...
  • Page 28 © 2003 Harman International Industries, Incorporated Infinity Systems, 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797 USA 800.553.3332 (USA only) www.infinitysystems.com * Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Infinity and Modulus are registered trademarks, and CMMD (patent nos. 6,327,372 and 6,404,897) is a trademark, of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

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