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[GETTING STARTED AND PRECAUTIONARY NOTES]
For proper connection and therefore full enjoyment of your new Phase Technology speakers, we encourage you to read this owners' manual
thoroughly, even if you are very familiar with installing speakers and home entertainment equipment.
Speaker placement is very subjective. Placement follows the guidelines for the developers of multi-channel home entertainment systems, yet
is also guided by personal preferences. The proper spacing, location and adjustment of front, rear and center-channel speakers as well as
subwoofers are critical for complete enjoyment of your new speakers. This manual covers these topics thoroughly.
Before connecting your new speakers or other system components, turn the system power off and unplug your amplifier to avoid any
possibility of damage from power surges or unbalanced loads before the system is properly connected.
Observe speaker polarity carefully! Every cable, speaker terminal and amplifier connection are clearly marked to show their positive (+) and
negative (-) polarities. For ideal system performance, always connect the positive side of the cable (marked with a stripe, color and /or other
indicator) to the positive terminals on your speakers and amplifier and the negative side of the cable to the negative terminals.
Amplifier selection is critical to your enjoyment of your new speakers. If you are considering upgrading your current component amplifier or
multi-function receiver, we suggest purchasing as much power as your budget can afford. It will always be preferable to have an affordable
high-powered model with fewer "bells and whistles" than a lower-powered model straining to operate near its power limits.
High volume settings that produce audible distortion – indicating an under-powered amplifier – could eventually damage your speakers and
your amplifier.
Begin and end listening sessions at low volume levels so you will not power up your system the next time with possibly harmful high voltages.
A damaging surge also could result if you change the input source (from FM tuner to CD player, for example) at high volume levels.
If you suspect that one channel of your amplifier has failed, have it repaired immediately by your dealer. Damage to your speakers could occur
if you switch between the good and defective channels.
{PICKING A MOUNTING LOCATION}
When selecting the speaker mounting location, it is prudent to take a few extra minutes to carefully inspect and measure the wall where you
intend to mount the TEATRO
soundbar speakers and your flat panel display. An inspection of the room or rooms that back up to the wall you
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have selected for mounting the TEATRO
can often alert you to potential obstacles. For example, if the wall you want to mount to happens
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to be the common wall for a bathroom or kitchen, there is a good chance you will encounter water or sewer pipes in the wall that will not be
detected by a stud-finder. An electronic stud-finder is a useful tool to assist you in selecting the speaker placement, but be cautious as they
often give false readings.
It is recommended that wherever possible you try to fasten these mounting brackets to a vertical stud with the appropriate wood screws. If
it is not possible to mount the brackets over the studs then it is recommended that the appropriate hollow wall anchors or toggle bolts be
used to mount the TEATRO
. Be certain to use at least four of the mounting holes on each bracket to assure a safe and reliable installation.
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Note: to take full advantage of Phase Technology's Spatial Field Expander (SFE™), please try to mount the speaker so that the sides of the
speaker cabinet are not obstructed.
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