Unpacking The Speaker - Infinity CLASSIA C255ES Owner's Manual

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The Infinity Classia ™ series of loudspeakers continues the
longstanding Infinity ® commitment to accurate sound reproduction.
Our patented Ceramic Metal Matrix Diaphragm (CMMD
precision dividing networks and rigid, heavily braced enclosures
combine to deliver uncompromised performance in any stereo or
multichannel home theater system.The C255ES is the perfect
surround loudspeaker to complete any home theater system.
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Choosing Proper Placement and Setup
The Infinity C255ES surround speaker can be used in side-
or rear-channel applications and can be used with the included
shelf stand or can be wall-mounted. Please refer to the placement
and setup method for your application.The first step is to determine
the application for which your C255ES surround speaker will be used.
If you are using the C255ES for surround channels in a
5-channel home theater system or for side channels in
a 6- or 7-channel home theater system (Application 1),
please follow the directions below.
If you are using the C255ES as a rear speaker in a 6- or
7-channel home theater system (Application 2), please follow
the directions on page 3.
The C255ES also possesses the unique capacity to behave as
two distinct loudspeakers from one enclosure.This allows you to
use a single C255ES for both the left and right rear speakers in
a 7-channel system. If you are using the C255ES this way, please
follow the instructions on page 3 (Application 3).
Placement (Application 1)
When using the C255ES for the surround channels in a
5-channel home theater system or for side channels in a 6- or
7-channel home theater system, refer to Figures 1 and 2.
The speakers should be placed perpendicular to or slightly
behind the primary listening location, as shown.
Setting the Surround Mode Configuration Switch
It is generally recommended that the selectable Surround Mode
Configuration switch be set to "Bipole. " This will provide a
large ambient surround-sound field while allowing for precise
localization of sound effects that the filmmaker has placed
in the surround tracks.
If the side walls on which the speaker will be mounted are more
than about 14' (4.3m) from the listening position, setting the
Surround Mode Configuration switch to "Monopole" may offer
improved performance. It is also recommended that the "Monopole"
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position be selected if the speakers will be mounted close to a
corner, as shown in Figure 2.
If you are using a receiver/processor with a THX
and have selected the THX surround mode, it may be beneficial to
use the "Dipole" setting. This is a matter of personal preference
and may change depending on the individual film soundtrack.
It is also recommended that the "Dipole" setting be used with
older recordings that are only recorded with a Dolby
(not the newer Dolby Digital) soundtrack.
Figures 1 and 2. These overhead views show
typical home theater plans.
Left
Center
Front
Channel
Channel
Couch
Left
Surround
Channel
Figure 1.
Left
Center
Front
Channel
Channel
Left
Surround
Channel
Couch
Figure 2.
® surround mode
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Right
Front
Infinity
Channel
Subwoofer
(optional)
Right
Surround
Channel
Right
Front
Infinity
Channel
Subwoofer
(optional)
Right
Surround
Channel