Setting the speakers
HOME THEATER SYSTEM – CENTER SPEAKER
The center speaker is one of the most important in your
system. It anchors dialogue and other on-screen sounds to
the screen. It covers 80% of the sound information when
you watch a movie. Thus, it requires the use of a specific
speaker. This will bring the best possible quality and clarity
especially for voices.
Place the center speaker centered above or below your TV
screen. If the speaker is put on the floor it could be
necessary to tilt it a little to aim toward the listeners.
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RUNNING IN
The performance of the speaker will change subtly during
the initial listening period. This run in time taken for the
speaker to achieve its intended performance will vary
depending on previous storage conditions and how it is
used. As a guide, allow 20 to 100 hours of use for the
mechanical
parts to attain their intended design
characteristics. This change will mostly affect the bass and
midrange. After this period, it can be necessary to check the
position of the speakers.
LISTENING ROOM
Every room has a natural tendency to reduce certain
frequencies and amplify others. This « resonance » effect
depends on the geometry of the room, objects and
furniture presents (any obstacle close to the listener will
cause reflections that will deteriorate the stereo sound). To
get the best possible sound, here are a few advices:
• Use a larger room (the bigger it is, the better the bass will
sound).
• Use damping material on your walls (fabric or other) and
try not to leave a window without curtain.
• Avoid having floor and ceiling both reflective (use
carpeting or specific damping material on the ceiling).
• The wall behind the front speakers should be reflective to
obtain a large sound stage.
• The side walls should be symmetrical to avoid any
distortion in the stereophonic image.
• The back wall should be damping to limit the sound
space.
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CABLES AND SPIKES
To improve the quality of your hi-fi or Audio/video system,
it is recommended to use high quality cables. To get a
sufficient energy transmission level between the amplifier
and the speakers, it is necessary to use at least a 2.5 mm²
cable. For the best performance, you can use high definition
cables.
Spikes are used to help have a clearer bass sound. They
should be used on concrete with carpeting, marble or
wooden floor.
Warranty
Your new BC Acoustique speakers are covered by a 1 year
limited warranty if purchased from an authorized dealer.
This warranty does not cover improper installation,
accidental damage, misuse, abuse, improper wiring,
operation of unit outside of listed specifications, or any pro-
duct that has been modified or repaired by anyone other
than BC Acoustique's accredited technicians. This warranty
does not cover burnt voice coils or other damage caused by
pushing the unit beyond its recommended volume limits.
Warranty will be provided only if a valid proof of purchase
id presented.
For more information on warranty service or repair, after
the warranty period, please contact our local retailer.
To get the most protection out of your warranty, please
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