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Instruction Manual
System 1400 and 2400
High Performance Loudspeaker Components
System 2400
System 1400
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Table of Contents 2 System 1400 and 2400 High Performance Loudspeakers Table of Contents System 1400 and 2400 High Performance Loudspeaker Components 2 Unpacking the Speakers 2 Attaching the Grilles 3 Individual Component Descriptions Thank you for choosing Atlantic Technology products. Y our new speaker 3 Model 1400 LR and 2400 LR Front Channel Speakers components are precision-crafted to give you years of enjoyable, trouble-free 3 Model 1400C and 2400 C Center Channel Speakers servic
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Individual Component Descriptions 3 Instruction Manual Individual Component Descriptions Figure 1 Model 1400 LR and 2400 LR Front Channel Speakers The Model 2400 LR Front Channel Speakers (Figure 1) are high-perfor- mance 2-way systems intended for use with a quality subwoofer, such as the Atlantic Technology Model 224 SB, 334 SB or 444 SB box-type subwoofer. Each speaker contains two GLH (Graphite Loaded Homopolymer) 4 ½” (115mm) woofers and an advanced 1” (25mm) Low Resonanace Tweeter (
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4 Placement System 1400 and 2400 High Performance Loudspeakers Surround Effects and Speaker Locations Placement The 2400 SR’s shape allows great flexibility in placement. Due to the swit- Speaker/room interactions have a huge impact on the sound of the system. chable Dipole/Bipole design, it’s possible to place the speakers almost any- Moving the speakers just a little can make a dramatic difference in what you where within the rear third of the room and get good results. However, the hear. R
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Speaker Placement 5 Instruction Manual Speaker Placement Front Speaker Array should be placed as close to ear level as possible. Generally, the farther away the speakers are from the walls, the better they will sound. Subwoofer placement is dependent on room Left Center Right size and shape. Experiment to find a Dipole/Bipole location that Speakers should be produces the placed directly to the smoothest response. sides of the seating area and approximately 1-2 feet (.3-.6 meter)
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6 Connecting Your System System 1400 and 2400 High Performance Loudspeakers Stereo Systems Connecting Your System If you are setting up a stereo system using a pair of 1400 or 2400 LR’s with We recommend that you connect your system using high quality dual subwoofer(s), begin with these general guidelines: conductor stranded wire of 16 gauge or heavier, for lengths up to 25 feet The distance between the speakers should be approximately one-half (8m) . Remember, the lower the gauge number,
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System Wiring 7 Instruction Manual System Wiring Be sure to connect red (+) on the speaker to red (+) on the ampli- fier and black (–) on the speaker to black (–) on the amplifier. LEFT RIGHT SURROUND SURROUND LEFT CENTER RIGHT
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8 System Setup System 1400 and 2400 High Performance Loudspeakers Boundary Compensation Use this switch to adjust System Setup the lower frequency output of the speaker to com- pensate for the typical sound colorations caused by Bass Management placing the speaker close to a TV screen or building Some older surround sound decoders and receivers offer a choice of “Nor- it into a wall unit or cabinet. To set these controls, sit mal” or “Wide-band” modes for the center channel speaker. The Mode
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Mounting 9 Instruction Manual Setting Levels Mounting When setting up a complete home theater we strongly recommend that you System 1400 and 2400 LR speakers can be mounted in different ways: use a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter. As of this writing Radio Shack® On Stands Speaker stands are recommended to elevate the satellites to the has one that’s affordably priced (approximately $40-$60) that can be used proper position for maximum performance. Many brands of quality speaker effectively
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10 Care of Your Speakers System 1400 and 2400 High Performance Loudspeakers Care of Your Speakers Clean your cabinets using a soft, lint-free cloth. If you wish, you can slightly moisten the cloth with plain water. Do not use any other cleaning agents or chemicals. Be careful not to get any water on the driver cones or tweeter domes. After carefully removing the grilles from the speakers by pulling them forward, gently clean them with a quick pass from a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachme
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Specifications 11 Instruction Manual Specifications Model 1400 LR 1400 C 1400 SR-z 2400 LR 2400 C 2400 SR Type Sealed-box, 2-way Sealed-box, 2-way Sealed-box, Dipole/ Sealed-box, 2-way Sealed-box, 2-way Sealed-box, Dipole/ M-T-M array Bipole surround speaker M-T-M array M-T-M array Bipole surround speaker § § § § § Drivers Woofer (1) 4 ½” GLH (2) 4” GLH (2) 3 ½” Poly-treated full range (2) 4 ½” GLH (2) 4 ½” GLH (2) 4 ½” GLH Tweeter (1) 1" LRT soft dome (1) 1" LRT soft dome with HFAR*
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