Infinity HTS-20 - Manual (Page 17)

HTS-20 Home-Theater System – Owner’s Manual ◆ 17
5. Set the overall volume control of the preamplifier or receiver to a comfortable level. Adjust
the subwoofer’s Volume control ❻ (Fig. 10) until you obtain a pleasing blend of bass. Bass
response should not overpower the room but rather be adjusted so there is a harmonious
blend across the entire musical range. Many users have a tendency to set the subwoofer vol-
ume too loud, following the belief that a subwoofer is there to produce lots of bass. This is
not entirely true. A subwoofer is there to enhance bass, extending the response of the entire
system so the bass can be felt as well as heard. However, overall balance must be maintained;
otherwise, the music will not sound natural. An experienced listener will set the volume of
the subwoofer so its impact on bass response is always there but is never obtrusive.
6. Room placement of the subwoofer is also an important aspect of its installation. It may be
necessary for you to try various locations in your listening room before you choose the final
location. Some possible starting points include: behind the right-channel satellite speaker,
along the back wall between the satellites, along a side wall, or behind a couch or a chair.
In general, the closer the subwoofer is to walls and corners, the greater the effect of low-
frequency enhancement. Experiment with its placement and Volume control until you are
pleased with the result you obtain from your particular application.
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The Volume control may be set anywhere within its rotation. However, it will be most unusual
if you have to turn the Volume control completely clockwise. This may indicate an unbalanced
condition in your system (too much bass) or an especially large room, or room placement may
not be correct. Try several other locations before concluding that the Volume control must be set
at maximum.
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The satellites and powered subwoofer enclosures do not require any routine maintenance. When
needed, use a soft cloth, dampened with water only, to remove any fingerprints or to wipe off
dust. Clean the grille by gentle vacuuming or with a damp cloth.
NOTE: Do not use any cleaning products or polishes on the enclosures or grilles.
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Before consulting your dealer, try these simple troubleshooting steps:
• If the sound quality is distorted, listen to each speaker separately.
• If distortion is present in both, the problem is probably somewhere else in your system.
• If only one channel is distorted, switch the left and right speaker leads at the receiver.
• If the distortion moves to the other speaker, the problem is not in the speaker.
• If you need further assistance, contact your local Infinity retail dealer.
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