General Maintenance - Episode ES-350-OWLCR-M Installation Manual

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To maintain accurate IR reception, a spacer has been

included to allow for the front edge of the IR receiver to be

flush with the back of the grille cloth. This will ensure that IR

reception is at its maximum level.

TIP: With some IR receivers, a layer of electrical tape

around the threads can create a more snug fit within

the Soundbar

Connecting and Calibrating

Proper Connections are important to the performance of any loudspeaker within an audio system.

Performing the following steps will ensure proper connections for optimum speaker performance:

1. At each loudspeaker connection, ensure that the outer jacket is separated by at least 2 inches.

2. Strip the insulation on each conductor approximately ¼" and insert into the speaker terminals.

A. Ensure that there are no stray strands of wire protruding from the connectors.

B. Observe proper polarity (+ to + and – to – ) for each speaker and at the amplifier).

3. Turn on the home theater receiver and calibrate all loudspeakers in the system according to the receiver

(or surround processor) manufacturer's instructions.

Verifying Phase

When proper polarity is not maintained, the speakers play at the opposite 'time' from each other, or out of phase.

The result is audio with lack of bass and vocals that sound thin or distant. If during or after calibrating your receiver

you suspect the sound is not right and you cannot see any markings on the wire to verify polarity is correct, try this

simple test:

1. Sit in the normal listening position for the system.

2. Play some music with your receiver set to Mono.

3. Listen to the music and observe the audio.

A. Does the bass sound full and even with the other audio?

B. Do the vocals sound centered and even in volume?

C. If either of the answers are YES, follow steps 3 and 4 with the other loudspeakers in the system.

4. Turn off your receiver and reverse the connections for one of the speakers.

5. Repeat your test at the same volume level. When the sound has the loudest and best sounding bass, and

vocals are centered and clear, your connections are correct and in-phase.