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Infinity HPS-1000 Owner's Manual

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HPS500/1000 OM
10/25/99
2:40 PM
Page 1
HPS
High-Performance Subwoofers
Model HPS-500
Model HPS-1000
Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 HPS500/1000 OM 10/25/99 2:40 PM Page 1 High-Performance Subwoofers Model HPS-500 Model HPS-1000 Owner’s Manual ®...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    HPS500/1000 OM 10/25/99 2:40 PM ABLE OF ONTENTS Page 2 Caution...3 Important Safety Instructions...4 Introduction...5 About This Product...5 Unpacking the Subwoofer...5 A Few Suggestions ...5 Volume Control ...5 Positioning...6–7 Identification of Front Panel Control ...8 Controls...8 Connecting Your Subwoofer ...9–11 Operation ...12 Set Controls ...12 Power On ...12...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    DO NOT REMOVE COVER (0R BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL THIS INFINITY PRODUCT IS DESIGNED FOR 120-VOLT USE ONLY! FOR DETAILED SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, PLEASE SEE FOLLOWING PAGE IN THIS OWNER ’ S MANUAL FOR “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.”...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    HPS500/1000 OM 10/25/99 2:40 PM 1) Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is oper- ated. 2) Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3) Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Page 5 NTRODUCTION Infinity’ s HPS-500 and HPS-1000 subwoofers have been designed to enhance the bass frequencie of any audio system. Both subwoofers may be used with speakers of any size. Obviously, th greatest bass enhancement will be achieved when the subwoofer is connected to speakers that d not have the capability to create deep bass.

  • Page 6: Positioning

    Should you have questions relating to your installation, it is advisabl to call either your dealer or Infinity’ s Customer Service Department for advice. The performance of the subwoofer is directly related to its placement in the listening room an how you align the subwoofer with its satellite speakers.
  • Page 7 As a starting point, initially place the subwoofe behind your right-channel satellite speaker, six inches from the wall. We suggest trying this loca tion first because, in an orchestra, the bass instruments are usually located in the back and to th right (see Figure 1).

  • Page 8: Identification Of Front Panel Control

    2. Crossover: Controls the frequency below which the subwoofer will begin working. 3. Phase: Reverse/normal switch changes audio-signal polarity. 4. Gain: Controls subwoofer volume level. 5. Input: Switches between the normal line/speaker inputs and the direct-LFE input. Figure 2. 0˚...

  • Page 9: Connecting Your Subwoofer

    HPS500/1000 OM 10/25/99 2:40 PM Page 9 ONNECTING UBWOOFER If your receiver/processor does not have subwoofer outputs for the left and right channel — — — — B-LINK ™ OUTPUTS INPUTS...
  • Page 10 HPS500/1000 OM 10/25/99 2:40 PM NOTE: Some receivers have a single subwoofer output (do not confuse this with a single LFE output as described below). In that case, it is recommended that you use a Y connector (not included) to maximize performance. NOTE: In this case, you do not need to use a Y connector.
  • Page 11 HIGHPASS OUTPUT 120Hz 160Hz 80Hz RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER OR PROCESSOR/AMPLIFIER LEFT RIGHT LEVEL LEVEL MAIN RIGHT LOUDSPEAKER MAIN SPEAKER OUTPUT RIGHT LEFT LEFT LOUDSPEAKER...

  • Page 12: Operation

    (Figure 2) up to the “5” position (half way). If no soun (Figure 2) until you obtain a pleasing blend of bass. Bas (Figure 2) – The Low-Pass control determines the highest frequenc (Figure 2) determines whether the subwoofer speaker’ s piston-lik...

  • Page 13: A Word Of Advice

    This may indicate an unbalanced condition in your system (too much bass), that th system is in an especially large room, or that speaker placement may be incorrect. Try sever other locations before concluding that the Volume control must be set at maximum.

  • Page 14: Care Of Your Subwoofer

    If everything seems to be in good working order and the subwoofer still malfunction DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY REPAIRS! Contact your Infinity dealer and get the name of th authorized Infinity service center near you. If there is no facility near you, contact Infinity Customer Service Department at (800) 553-3332, or write: Infinity Systems, Inc.

  • Page 15: Specifications

    22 ~ 120Hz OWER 500 Watts 15" Downfiring Woofer with Hyperflared Port INISH Embossed Dark-Metallic Bronze with Bronze-Metallic Accents Height, Width, Depth: HPS-1000 18 ~ 120Hz OWER 1000 Watts 15" Downfiring Woofer and Two 15" Passive Radiators INISH Embossed Dark-Metallic Bronze with Bronze-Metallic Accents Height, Width, Depth: 19-3/4 x 19 x 22-7/16"...

  • Page 16: Hps500/1000 Om 10/25/99 2:40 Pm

    10/25/99 2:40 PM Page 16 Infinity continually strives to update and improve existing products, as well as create new ones. The specifications and construction details in this and related Infinity publications are therefore subject to change without notice. © 1998 Infinity Systems, Inc., 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797 USA (800) 553-3332 www.infinitysystems.com...

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