User manual BOSTON ACOUSTICS HS 450

[. . . ] The speakers are configured for tabletop/shelf use when you first unpack the system. The HS 225 speaker will have one foot installed that will keep your speaker level when used in the vertical position. Refer to the diagram below for adjusting the HS 225 for horizontal use as a center channel speaker. [. . . ] For connection to your receiver, please refer to its owner's manual. A typical 5. 1 surround sound system with an HPS subwoofer HS 225 HPS Subwoofer HS 450 HS 450 HS 50 HS 50 5 Important!To ensure the best performance, observe polarities when making speaker connections, (as shown in the illustration). Connect each + terminal on the back of the amplifier or receiver to the respective + (red) terminal on each speaker. Connect the ­ (black) terminals in the same way. If the connections are not made correctly it can cause poor bass response and imaging. Also, to avoid short circuits that may damage your equipment be careful not to let any of the bare wires touch each other. Wires can be routed through the feet and the channels in the back of the speaker Operation When using the Horizon speakers in a Dolby® Digital or DTSTM home theater system, make sure all speakers are set to "Small". When using the system in a Dolby Pro Logic® home theater system, make sure the receiver's center channel mode is set to "Normal. " Some Dolby Digital-equipped receivers/processors offer different setup options for each source or surround mode (e. g. , CDstereo, videotape, Dolby Digital, Pro Logic). In each case, follow your equipment's instructions to ensure that the subwoofer output is turned on and that the speakers are set to "Small" in each mode. The HS 450 and 460 can be set to "Large" and may produce a more full sound by doing so. Try both settings and use the one that sounds best with the broadest range of source material. If your receiver has adjustable crossover settings, we recommend the subwoofer crossover be set between 80Hz and 120Hz. Refer to the owner's manual for your AV receiver for any additional recommendations on system operation. NOTE: A Boston Acoustics powered subwoofer will add impact and realism to both music and film soundtracks. Contact your Boston Acoustics dealer for recommendations on subwoofer models for your application. 6 Maintenance And Service All wiring connections should be inspected and cleaned or remade at least once a year. If a problem does occur, make sure that all connections are properly made, secure and clean. If a problem occurs in one loudspeaker, rewire that speaker in a different location within the system. Should the problem persist, then the problem is within the speaker. If the speaker sounds fine in the new position it is a strong indication of a more in depth issue with the electronics in the system. In the event that your speakers ever needs service, contact your local Boston Acoustics dealer or visit www. bostonacoustics. com for a list of dealers in your area. Limited Warranty Boston Acoustics warrants to the original purchaser of our HS Series speakers that they will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase. [. . . ] Instead, it may be placed in a separate collection facility for electronic waste or returned to a retailer when purchasing similar product. The producer paid to recycle this product. Doing this contributes to reuse and recycling, minimizes adverse effects on the environment and human health and avoids any fines for incorrect disposal. [. . . ]