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Safety Instructions
We recommend that the subwoofer be unplugged from the wall during lightning storms, and when not used for an
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extended period of time..
Do not use wherever there is a risk that the subwoofer may come into contact with water or excessive moisture such as
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near pools,bathtubs and wet basements.
In the event of a malfunction, do not attempt to service the product yourself. Please contact your Sinclair Audio dealer.
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Before making connections to your receiver/processor, please make sure the subwoofer is unplugged from the
wall and that your audio/video receiver or surround processor is in the off position.
Step 1: Loudspeaker Placement
Placement of your loudspeakers will greatly affect their performance. The following guidelines
should be considered:
Placing the loudspeakers at least 6-8 feet (1.8-2.5m) apart will provide the best stereo
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sound and image.
The shape of the room will affect the bass performance, especially when loudspeakers are
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placed in the corner of the room.
Positioning the tweeters so that they play at the listeners ear level provides for optimum
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playback.
Keeping the loudspeaker wire away from AC outlets will reduce interference.
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The shape of the listening room and the furnishings will change the way your system sounds. The bass frequencies will gen-
erally be affected by the positioning and treatment of the room. There will be more perceived bass when a speaker is moved
closer to a wall boundry. In general, however, loudspeakers should be kept away from side walls as much as possible, as
these surfaces can adversely affect the stereo imaging experienced at the listening position. Positioning the loudspeakers at
least 12-15" away from the side walls will generally provide the best performance.
Home-Theatre
Today's home theatre systems typically comprise front loudspeakers, side and/or rear loudspeakers, a centre channel loud-
speaker and a powered subwoofer. Building your system with loudspeakers of the same brand produces the best performance
as the tonal characteristics will remain the same throughout your surround system.
Front Channels
Placement of your front loudspeakers is critical to the performance of your system. The front loudspeakers should ideally be
placed with the tweeters at the same height and the same distance form the main listening position. If this is not possible,
place the centre channel on top of, or just below, the television, with the front left and front right loudspeakers on either side
of the TV monitor.
Rear Channels
Bookshelf loudspeakers should be placed on stands or on a shelf to maximize their performance. Aiming the loudspeakers to
the listening position or aiming them away from the listening position will provide different sound fields (direct or diffused),
based on your preference.
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