Infinity RS User manual

Owner’s Manual

Part #333374-001

Reference Standard (RS)

Floorstanding Speaker System

Models RS-4, RS-5

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THE REFERENCE STANDARD (RS) SERIES

All RS Series products use efficient drivers for maximum stereo output with minimal amplifier

power. They are magnetically shielded, making them suitable for home theater applications

as well.

UNPACKING THE SPEAKERS

If you suspect damage from transit, report it immediately to your dealer and/or delivery service.

Keep the shipping carton and packing materials for future use.

These speakers are covered by a Limited Warranty, so save the sales receipt to protect your

purchase and aid in any service-related questions. Also, save these instructions for future

reference.

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Figure 1. This cross section shows how to

install a foot onto the bottom of an RS-4

or RS-5 floorstanding speaker.

INSTALLING FEET

Refer to Figure 1 as you perform the following steps:

1. Open each accessory pack and locate the following items: four feet (with spike/round ends),

four locking nuts, four nylon domes, and one wrench.

2. Lay each speaker on its side and locate the four threaded holes on the bottom.

3. For carpets, screw the round end of a foot into each hole and hand tighten a nut onto each

one. Leave a minimum of

5⁄8"

exposed spike. (On thicker carpets, you can increase the

length of exposed spike up to

11⁄8"

.) For hard-surface floors, screw the spike end into each

hole instead and leave

5⁄8"

of round end exposed.

4. Carefully flip each speaker upright to sit on its feet.

5. If needed, adjust the feet so each speaker is level and then tighten each nut with the

enclosed wrench. To protect hard surfaces (e.g., wood floors), slip a nylon dome onto each

round end.

Nylon Dome

(optional for

wood floors)

Locking Nut

HARD-SURFACE

FLOORS

CARPETED

FLOORS

Foot

round end

spike end

Bottom

Of Speaker

5⁄8"

5⁄8" min.

11⁄8" max.

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TEREO

PEAKER

LACEMENT

...

Figure 2. Experiment with speaker

placement to obtain the best bass level

and stereo imaging in your room.

OME

HEATER

LACEMENT

...

PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM

Before deciding where to put your RS Series floorstanding speakers, survey your room and

think about placement, keeping the following points in mind:

◆For best results, try placing the speakers closer together than the distance to the

listening area.

◆Refer to Figure 2 when placing speakers for best bass level and stereo image (see Final

Adjustments on page 6).

◆Refer to Home Theater Placement (below) if you also plan to use the speakers for home

theater reproduction.

RS-4 and RS-5 floorstanding speakers are also suitable for use in reproducing home theater

sound from front left and right channels.

Place one RS Series floorstanding speaker on the left and another on the right, along either side

of the television monitor. Since the speakers are magnetically shielded, you can set them in very

close without worrying about the field distorting the TV picture.

NOTE: For maximum home theater enjoyment, your audio system should also include a center-channel

speaker and a pair of rear-surround speakers. Moreover, you can add a subwoofer for deep bass impact

on sound effects and music. Contact your local Infinity dealer for recommendations on adding these

home theater speakers to your system.

Listening Position

Left

Channel

Right

Channel

angle speakers

inward to

improve stereo

imaging

move speakers towards corners to increase bass

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URN

OWER

...

MPORTANT

Figure 3. Wiring diagram shows polarity

connections for one channel of a stereo or

home theater system.

WIRING THE SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: Make sure all equipment is turned off before making any connections.

For speaker connections, use #18 gauge speaker wire (or #16 for runs over 25 feet) with

polarity coding. The side of the wire with a ridge or other coding is usually considered negative

polarity (i.e., -).

RS Series speakers have color-coded terminals that accept a variety of wire connectors. To

ensure proper polarity, connect each

terminal on the back of the amplifier, receiver, or

television to the respective

(red) terminal on each speaker, as shown in Figure 3. Similarly,

connect the

(black) terminals in the same way. Also, see the owner’s manuals that were

included with your amplifier, receiver, or television to confirm connection procedures.

Do not reverse polarities (i.e.,

) when making connections. Doing so will

cause poor imaging and diminished bass response.

Receiver or

Amplifier

(rear view)

redblack

(one channel shown)

RS Series

(rear view)

–

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FINAL ADJUSTMENTS

Check the speakers for playback first by setting the system volume control for a minimum level,

and then by applying power to your audio system. Play a favorite music or video segment and

increase the system volume control to a comfortable level.

NOTE: You should hear balanced audio reproduction across the entire frequency spectrum. If not, check

all wiring connections or consult the Authorized Infinity Dealer where you purchased the system for

more help.

The amount of bass you hear and the stereo image quality will be affected by a number of

different factors, including the room’s size and shape, the construction materials used to build

the room, the listener’s position relative to the speakers, and the position of the speakers in

the room.

Listen to a variety of music selections and note the bass level. If there is too much bass, move

the speakers away from nearby walls (see Figure 2 on page 4). Conversely, if you want more

bass, place the speakers closer to the walls.

Nearby reflecting surfaces can adversely affect stereo imaging quality. If this happens, try

angling the speakers slightly inward toward the listening position, until the desired effect is

achieved (see Figure 2 on page 3).

CARE OFYOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM

Each RS Series cabinet has a wood-vinyl finish that does 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 gently vacuuming or wiping with a damp cloth.

NOTE: Do not use any cleaning products or polishes on the cabinet or grille.

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SPECIFICATIONS

ERFORMANCE

ATA

RIVE

NITS

IMENSIONS

ERFORMANCE

ATA

RIVE

NITS

IMENSIONS

RS-4

Recommended Amplifier Power: 15 ~ 175 W

Frequency Range: 38 ~ 20,000Hz

Sensitivity: (2.83 V @ 1 m) 90dB spl

Nominal Impedance: 8 Ω

Bass:

61⁄2"

(160 mm)

High Frequency:

1" (25 mm)

Height*, Width, Depth:

35 1⁄2x7

1⁄2x121⁄2"

(902 x 190 x 318 mm)

Weight (each, net): 33.9 lb (15.2 kg)

RS-5

Recommended Amplifier Power: 15 ~ 200 W

Frequency Range: 35 ~ 20,000Hz

Sensitivity: (2.83 V @ 1 m) 92dB spl

Nominal Impedance: 8 Ω

Bass: dual

61⁄2"

(160 mm)

High Frequency:

1" (25 mm)

Height*, Width, Depth:

40 x 71⁄2x121⁄2"

(1,016 x 190 x 318 mm)

Weight (each, net): 40.4 lb (18.1 kg)

* Add

21⁄4" (57 mm) for foot bar.

Declaration of Conformity

We, Infinity Systems A/S

Kongevejen 194B

DK-3460 Birkerød

DENMARK

declare in own responsibility, that the products described

in this owner’s manual are in compliance with technical

standards:

EN 50 081-1/2.1991

EN 50 082-1/1.1992

Steen Michaelsen

Infinity Systems A/S

Birkerød. DENMARK. 5/98

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Infinity constantly strives to update and improve existing products, as well as create new ones.

Therefore, the specifications and construction details in this and related Infinity publications are

subject to change without notice.

(516) 496-3400 • FAX (516) 682-3526

Infinity is a registered trademark of Infinity Systems, Inc.

P/N 333374-001

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