User manual SONY XS-L103P5B INSTALLATION/CONNECTIONS

[. . . ] The rear wall is the required mounting position for the surround back speakers in 6. 1- and 7. 1-channel system. The surround speakers should not call attention to themselves. They should provide a diffuse, ambient sound accompanying the main program material heard in the front speakers. In Dolby* Digital and DTS® systems, aim the tweeters toward the listening position at ear-level height. 3 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS English CONNECTION TIPS The wires for both speakers should be the same length. [. . . ] If one speaker is placed closer to the amplifier than the other, hide the excess wire behind the wall. Speakers and electronics terminals have corresponding (+) and (­) terminals. Most manufacturers of speakers and electronics, including SONY, use red to denote the (+) terminal and black for the (­) terminal. It is important to connect both speakers identically: (+) on the speaker to (+) on the amplifier and (­) on the speaker to (­) on the amplifier. Wiring "out of phase" results in thin sound, weak bass and a poor stereo image. With the advent of multichannel surround-sound systems, connecting all of the speakers in your system with the correct polarity remains equally important in order to preserve the proper ambience and directionality of the program material. LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT Front or Rear Speaker Outputs WIRE LENGTH RECOMMENDED SIZE Up to 20 ft. Greater than 30 ft. 16 gauge 12 gauge 10 gauge INSTALLATION The SONY HTI Series in-wall speakers were designed to be easily installed. However, if you are unsure of your ability to properly install these loudspeakers, please contact your dealer or a qualified installer. Tools Needed Pencil Phillips #2 screwdriver Measuring tape Utility knife Carpenter's level Awl 4 EXISTING CONSTRUCTION HTI6, XS-L103P5B, HTI55 Level 1/2" 1/2" 1/2" Template Remove the grille from the speaker frame by pulling on the paper tab. If the tab is missing, to avoid scratching the grille or baffle you may unfold a paper clip, insert the straight end through one of the holes in the grille, and gently pull up. Determine the correct speaker location. Note: Remove the inner template, which is the paint shield, at the perforation. Use a high-quality spray paint, and apply a thin coat of color. Be certain the grille perforations remain free of paint. Filling them with paint will diminish the sound quality. Note: Gently remove the acoustical foam blanket from the grille before painting. Reattach the blanket after the paint has dried. TROUBLESHOOTING IF THERE IS NO SOUND FROM ANY OF THE SPEAKERS: · Check that receiver/amplifier is on and a source is playing. · Check all wires and connections between receiver/amplifier and speakers. Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut or punctured. · Review proper operation of your receiver/amplifier. IF THERE IS NO SOUND COMING FROM ONE SPEAKER: In multichannel applications, make sure that your receiver or processor has been configured to enable all channels that you are using. IF THERE IS LOW (OR NO) BASS OUTPUT: See your receiver/processor's owner's manual for futher information on correct speaker configuration in Dolby Digital, DTS and other surround-sound modes. IF THE SYSTEM PLAYS AT LOW VOLUMES BUT SHUTS OFF AS VOLUME IS INCREASED: · Make sure the connections to the left and right "Speaker Inputs" have the correct polarity (+ and ­). · Consider adding a powered subwoofer to your system. · In Dolby Digital or DTS modes, make sure your receiver/processor is correctly configured. [. . . ] · In Dolby Digital or DTS modes, make sure your receiver/processor is correctly configured. When using a subwoofer, make sure the subwoofer output of the receiver/ processor has been enabled. If no subwoofer is being used, make sure the left and right front and rear speakers have been config-ured as "LARGE. " · Check all wires and connections between receiver/amplifier and speakers. Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut or punctured. [. . . ]