User manual ATLANTIC TECHNOLOGY FS-3200

[. . . ] Position the grille over the magnets on the baffle. Move them together slowly and when you get close enough, the magnets will draw the grille in and hold it tight. Be careful not to get your fingers caught between the grille and the cabinet. For Future Reference Record the serial number and date of purchase for each speaker here. The serial number is found on the speaker terminal panel on the back of the enclosure. Serial Number Serial Number Serial Number Date of Purchase The contents of this manual are Copyright © 2003 by Atlantic Technology International, Corp. , and may not be duplicated or reproduced by any means, whether physical, electronic or otherwise without prior written consent from Atlantic Technology International, Corp. [. . . ] Four self-adhesive rubber feet are included to prevent vibration and protect the mounting surface. See figure 7 to attach the Rocker Base IMPORTANT NOTE Try to keep the LR and C tweeters at approximately the same height (within 12-18 inches) and aimed at ear level when seated. Doing so provides a more realistic spread of the sound into the room, making for a much better sonic experience for a group of listeners and reducing the need to sit in a precise "sweet spot. " Speaker Placement for a 3-Piece system FS-3200 Manual. indd 5 10/6/04 11:00:10 AM 6 Speaker Placement System FS-3200 High Performance Loudspeakers Speaker Placement -- Optional Surround and Subwoofer FS-3200 Manual. indd 6 10/6/04 11:00:11 AM Connecting Your System Instruction Manual 7 Surround Effects and Speaker Locations All Atlantic Technology speakers are "voiced" to the same standards of tonal neutrality and sonic accuracy. We design all of our speakers to transmit the program material into the listening environment as precisely as possible. Therefore, any of our surround speakers, such as our model 2200SR Bipole/ Dipole surround speakers, would be an excellent match for an FS-3200based home theater system. Begin with the side speakers set to "Dipole, " then experiment with the Bipole/Dipole switch to obtain the most pleasing and realistic effect in your listening room. See your Atlantic dealer or visit our website (www. atlantictechnology. com) for more information. The best location for surround speakers is straight out to the sides, or slightly behind the primary listening area, approximately 1-2 feet (. 3-. 6m) above seated ear level, but no closer than 2 feet (. 6m) from the ceiling. (See figure 6. ) The surround speakers are primarily intended to re-create the ambient sounds taking place in the movie scene. Therefore, throughout most of a movie or TV program you may not be consciously aware of output from these speakers. In other words, don't worry if you aren't hearing the surround speakers. Please try to avoid the trap of turning the surrounds up and up so that you hear them most of the time. The result will be a much less believable surround experience. Connecting Your System We recommend that you connect your system using high quality dual conductor stranded wire of 16 gauge or heavier, for lengths up to 25 feet (8m) . Remember, the lower the gauge number, the heavier the wire. Please contact your audio/video dealer or installer for specific cable recommendations and further information regarding special circumstances. The terminals themselves are designed to allow the use of very heavy speaker wire or connectors. Be sure to tighten them securely, but don't over-tighten them. WARNING: To prevent risk of electrical shock or damage to your equipment, always switch off the amplifier or receiver when making any system connections. You can connect your speakers by using a variety of audio connectors such as banana plugs, pin connectors, spade lugs, etc. , or you can: 1. Remove ½" (13mm) of insulation from each wire end. Twist the stranded wire together, keeping the two ends separate. Place the appropriate wire through the postholes in the connectors. If the sound seems "hollow", unusually spread out, or seem to have weak bass, recheck your connections for proper polarity and correct any out of phase connections by reversing the connections to one speaker only, if necessary. FS-3200 Manual. indd 7 10/6/04 11:00:12 AM 8 System Wiring System FS-3200 High Performance Loudspeakers System Wiring Be sure to connect red (+) on the speaker to red (+) on the amplifier and black (­) on the speaker to black (­) on the amplifier. FS-3200 Manual. indd 8 10/6/04 11:00:13 AM System Setup Instruction Manual 9 System Setup Bass Management Some older surround sound decoders and receivers offer a choice of "Normal" or "Wide-band" modes for the center channel speaker. The 3200 LR and C speakers are designed to be used in the Normal mode. NOTE: In all cases, we recommend you try both switches in their various positions and use the settings that sound best in your particular room. [. . . ] If you can do so, save the cartons, packing pieces, and plastic bags that came with your speakers. They will be useful in case you move or have to ship your loudspeakers for any reason. In any case, save all packing materials until you are certain that the systems have suffered no damage in shipment. If you find such damage, either visible or internal, contact your dealer immediately. FS-3200 Manual. indd 10 10/6/04 11:00:16 AM Specifications Instruction Manual 11 Specifications Model Type Drivers Woofer Pressure Drivers Tweeter FS-3200 LR 2-way M-T-M array with Bass Pressure Drivers (2) 4 ½" (115mm) GLH§ (2) 4 ½" (115mm) GLH§ (1) 1" (25mm) soft dome 75Hz ­ 20kHz ±3dB 8 3. 75kHz, 3rd order 89dB 10 ­ 140 Watts RMS Yes 6. 5 x 25 x 5" 165 x 635 x 127mm 16lbs; 7. 3kg FS-3200 C 2-way M-T-M array with Bass Pressure Drivers (2) 4 ½" (115mm) GLH§ (2) 4 ½" (115mm) GLH§ (1) 1" (25mm) soft dome 75Hz ­ 20kHz ±3dB 8 3. 5kHz, 3rd order 89dB 10 ­ 140 Watts RMS Yes 25 x 6. 5 x 5"* 635 x 165 x 127mm 16. 5lbs; 7. 5kg w/base Frequency Response Nominal Impedance Crossover Frequency Sensitivity Recommended Amplifier Power Magnetic Shielding Dimensions w/ grilles (W x H x D) Weight (ea) § Graphite Loaded Homopolymer *Height without base. [. . . ]