Tannoy Mercury V - Manual (Page 7)

MERCURY V MANUAL_07
MeRcURY V HoMe tHeAtRe 5.1 - GeneRAL InFoRMAtIon
Unlike other forms of encoded surround audio, 5.1 offers full bandwidth capability for the surround and centre channels,
with the ability to treat the subwoofer as a single discreet channel for special effects playback or, for music applications,
as a dedicated low frequency instrument channel. This places new demands on the surround and centre channel
loudspeakers in both the mixing environment and the playback environment.
The 5.1 format allows the mix engineer in the recording studio to assign audio information to one or more discreet
channels of playback; providing very vivid and exacting localisation for the apparent sound sources in the listening
environment. To reliably recreate that accurate localisation during playback, the selection and location of loudspeakers
becomes the single most critical issue next to the talent of the mix engineer in the studio. (see fig. 6)
MAGnetIc scReenInG
The large magnet assemblies on the loudspeaker drive units of the V1, V4 and VC models are fully screened to
eliminate colour-fringing effects when mounted close to CRT television monitors, but very sensitive models may show
some fringing. If that occurs, move the speaker further away from the television monitor. However, the VR model is
unscreened, and should not be placed closer than 1 metre (3ft) from a CRT display.
Note that plasma and LCD displays are not affected by magnetic fields, so there is no restriction on placement.
FRont sPeAKeRs
The ultra wide dynamic range and power handling capability of Mercury V loudspeakers will provide a stunning home
cinema experience. The speakers should be positioned on either side of the TV or projection screen and then placed in
line with the screen surface.
centRe cHAnneL sPeAKeR
In all cases the centre channel speaker should be positioned as near to the TV screen as possible. The viewing position
when seated determines the ideal mounting height, but in all cases this should be as close as possible to ear height
(or angled towards ear height). As with the main speakers the front baffle panel should be as near as possible in line with
the screen surface.
ReAR sPeAKeRs
The placement of rear speakers should ideally mirror that of the front speakers as far as possible, behind the main
viewing position.
If wall or shelf mounted however, they should be 1.5 to 4.5 metres apart (5 to 15 ft), with a mounting height (to the
tweeter) of 1.5 to 2 metres (5 to 7 ft).
sUBWooFeR
As the subwoofer only produces low frequency, therefore monaural information, it is difficult to detect its location by ear.
It could as a result be situated anywhere in the room, but optimum performance will be gained by locating the subwoofer
between the main stereo pair of speakers. Bass output will increase when placed next to a wall or in a corner so use the
subwoofer volume control to balance the output with the rest of the system.
Please refer to the manual supplied with the subwoofer for advice on installation and set-up.