Infinity PRIMUS P142 User manual

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INFINITY

PRIMUS®

SPEAKERS

Owner's

Guide

P142

P152

P162

P252

P362

PG250

PG350

INFINITY

PRIMUS®

SERIES

The

Primus

series

loudspeakers

continues

Infinity's

longstanding

commitment

accurate

sound

reproduction.

Our

proprietary

Metal

Matrix

Diaphragm™

(MMD®)

drivers,

precision

dividing

networks,

and

rigid,

well-braced

enclosures

combine

deliver

uncompromised

performance

any

stereo

multichannel

home

theater

system.

addition,

Primus

series

speakers

are

magnetically

shielded

for

safe

placement

adjacent

television.

UNPACKING

THE

SPEAKERS

you

suspect

damage

from

transit,

report

immediately

your

dealer.

Keep

the

shippi

carton

and

packing

materials

for

future

use.

Home

Theater

For

front-channel

use,

place

one

speaker

the

left

and

another

the

right,

along

either

side

the

television

monitor.

Since

the

speakers

are

magnetically

shielded,

you

can

place

them

without

worrying

about

the

field

distorting

the

picture.

For

surround

use,

place

speakers

alongside

the

listening

position.

Final

placement

depends

room

acoustics,

availability

space,

and

your

listening

preference

(Figures

and

3).

The

center

channel

speaker

should

placed

top

directly

below

the

television

and

aimed

toward

the

listening

area.

NOTE:

Infinity

powered

subwoofer

will

add

impact

and

realism

both

music

and

film

soundtracks.

Contact

your

Infinity

dealer

for

recommenda-

tions

subwoofer

models

for

your

application.

eote

Left

Right

Surround Surround

Channel Channel

PLACEMENT

Stereo

Before

deciding

where

place

your

Primus

speakers,

survey

your

room

and

think

about

placement,

keeping

the

following

points

mind,

using

Figure

guide:

•

For

best

results,

place

the

speakers

6'-

apart.

•

Position

each

speaker

that

the

tweeter

approximately

ear

level.

•

Generally,

bass

output

will

increase

the

speaker

moved

closer

wall

corner.

•

Refer

the

"Home

Theater"

section

you

also

plan

use

the

speak-

ers

for

home

theater

reproduction.

F~Oen~

Channel

Center

Channel

InfinitySubwoofer

(optional)

Right

Front

Channel

left

Channel

Right

Channel

Figure

This

overhead

view

shows

typical

home

theater

plan.

Left/right

rear

channels

are

for

7-channel

system.

Center

rear

channel

for

6-channel

system.

listening

Position

Figure

Experiment

with

speaker

placement

obtain

the

best

bass

level

and

stereo

imaging

your

room.

Jnfinity~ubwoofer

Right

(optional)

Front

Channel

Center

Channel

Left

Front

Channel

Left

Surround

Channel

Right

Surround

Channel

INFINITY

PRIMUS

SPEAKERS

Figure

This

figure

shows

alternate

layout,

which

may

suitable

for

some

rooms.

Left/right

rear

channels

are

for

7-channel

system.

Center

rear

channel

for

6-channel

system.

WALL-MOUNTING

THE

P142,

P152

AND

PG250

The

P142,

P152

and

PC250

are

designed

mount

directly

wall.

Each

speaker

has

two

keyholes

the

back,

and

will

require

(2)

1-1/2,11

#10

wood

screws

fastened

wall

stud.

wall

stud

unavailable,

install

anchor

appropriate

for

1-1/2,11

#10

screw.

NOTE:

The

customer

responsible

for

the

correct

selection

and

use

mounting

hardware

(available

through

hardware

stores)

that

will

ensure

the

proper

and

safe

wall-mounting

the

speakers.

Figure

Keyhole

mounts

\\\S()@)~

......

---+..-----

1/4'~20Threaded

insert

(P142

only)

Step

Mark

the

positions

the

wall

where

you

would

place

the

mounting

screws.

Step

Fasten

two

1-1/2,11

#10

wood

screws

the

wall

using

the

markings

placed

Step

your

guide.

Leave

11/16

space

between

the

wall

and

screwhead.

wall

stud

not

avai

lable,

use

appropriate

anchor.

Step

Place

the

speaker

the

wall

aligning

the

keyholes

the

back

the

speaker

the

screwheads

the

wall.

Once

positioned

properly,

the

speaker

should

slide

down

slightly

and

become

secure.

The

P142

also

allows

the

use

thi

rd-party

wall

brackets

usi

the

1/41~20

threaded

insert

located

beneath

the

keyhole

mount.

Consult

the

wall-bracket

manufacturer

for

selection

proper

bracket.

CHANGING

THE

P252

AND

P362

FEET

The

P252

and

P362

feature

attractive

outboard

feet,

installed

the

factory.

However,

you

would

replace

them

with

the

less

visible

inboard

feet

(included),

the

instructions

below.

Remove

the

four

feet

the

bottom

the

speaker

looseni'ng

the

screw

each

foot.

Keep

the

screws

for

later

use.

Remove

the

rubber

plug

from

each

inner

hole

(and

save

for

possible

future

use).

Attach

the

black

inboard

feet

the

inner

holes

from

which

you

just

removed

the

rubber

plugs,

using

the

same

screws

you

just

removed.

Hand-tighten

securely,

using

handheld

Phillips

tip)

screwdriver.

not

use

powered

screwdriver

any

type.

CAUTION:

Floorstanding

(tower)

loudspeakers

have

high

center

gravity

and

may

become

unstable

and

tip

over

during

earthquakes,

rocked,

tipped

improperly

positioned.

this

concern,

these

speakers

should

anchored

the

wall

behind

them,

using

the

same

procedures

and

hardware

customary

for

anchoring

bookcases

and

wall

units.

The

customer

responsible

for

proper

installation

and

proper

selection

hardware.

INFINITY

PRIMUS

SPEAKERS

WIRING

THE

SYSTEM

IMPORTANT:

Make

sure

all

equipment

turned

off

before

making

any

connections.

For

speaker

connections,

use

minimum

#16-gauge

speaker

wire

with

polarity

coding.

The

side

the

wire

with

ridge

other

coding

usually

considered

positive

polarity

.e.,

+).

NOTE:

desi

red,

consult

your

local

Infi

nity

dealer

about

speaker

and

connection

options.

The

speakers

have

coded

terminals

that

variety

wire

connec-

tors.

The

most

common

connection

shown

Figure

ensure

proper

polarity,

connect

each

terminal

the

back

the

ampl

ifier

receiver

the

respective

(red)

terminal

each

speaker,

shown

Figure

Connect

the

(black)

terminals

similar

way.

See

the

owner's

ides

that

were

included

with

your

ampl

ifier,

receiver

and

television

confirm

connection

procedures.

IMPORTANT:

not

reverse

polarities

(i.e.,

when

making

connections.

Doing

will

cause

poor

imaging

and

diminished

bass

response.

Figure

This

example

shows

how

connect

bare

wires

the

terminals.

(one

channel

shown)

~--IIIII----~

FINAL

ADJUSTMENTS

Check

the

speakers

for

playback,

rst

setti

the

system

vol

ume

control

minimum

level,

and

then

applying

power

your

audio

system.

Play

favorite

music

video

segment

and

increase

the

system

volume

control

comfortable

level.

NOTE:

You

should

hear

balanced

audio

reproduction

across

the

entire

frequency

spectrum.

not,

check

all

wiring

connections

consult

the

authorized

Infinity

dealer

from

whom

you

purchased

the

system

for

help.

The

amount

bass

you

hear

and

the

stereo-image

quality

will

affected

number

different

factors,

including

the

room's

size

and

shape,

the

construction

materials

used

build

the

room,

the

listener's

position

relative

the

speakers,

and

the

position

the

speakers

the

room.

Listen

variety

music

selections

and

note

the

bass

level.

there

too

much

bass,

move

the

speakers

away

from

nearby

walls.

Conversely,

you

place

the

speakers

closer

the

walls,

there

will

bass

output.

Nearby

reflecting

surfaces

can

adversely

affect

stereo-imaging

quality.

this

happens,

try

angling

the

speakers

slightly

inward

toward

the

listening

position

until

the

optimum

effect

achieved.

CARE

YOUR

SPEAKER

SYSTEM

Each

Primus

series

cabinet

has

wood-grain-vinyl

finish

that

does

not

require

any

routine

maintenance.

When

needed,

use

soft

cloth

remove

any

fingerprints

dust.

Clean

the

grille

gentle

vacuuming.

NOTE:

not

use

any

cleaning

products

polishes

the

cabinet

grille.

the

event

that

you

r I

nfi

ity

speaker

needs

servi

contact

you

Infi

ity

dealer

distributor,

visit

www.infinitysystems.com

for

the

location

the

nearest

service

center.

Receiver

Amplifier

(rear

view)

>--~

1-\\1..--_

RED

Speaker

(rear

view)

Figure

Wiring

diagram

shows

polarity

connections

for

one

channel

stereo

home

theater

system.

CIJ

INFINITY

PRIMUS

SPEAKERS

SPECI

FICATIONS

P142 P152 P162

Frequency

Range

(±3dB):

100Hz

20,OOOHz

58Hz

20,OOOHz

49Hz

20,OOOHz

Recommended

Amplifier

Power

Range:

10-

100

watts

-100

watts

10-

150

watts

Sensitivity:

86dB

88dB

90dB

(2,83V

meter)

Nominal

Impedance:

Crossover

Frequency:

3000Hz;

24dB/octave

3300Hz;

24dB/octave

3000Hz;

24dB/octave

Low-

Frequency

Driver:

OOmm)

MMD~

5-1/4

(130mm)

MMD~

6-1/2

(165mm)

MMD~

magnetically

shielded

magnetically

shielded

magnetically

shielded

High-Frequency

Driver:

3/4

(19mm)

MMD,

3/4

(19mm)

MMD,

3/4

(19mm)

MMD,

magnetically

shielded

magnetically

shielded

magnetically

shielded

Dimensions

xWx

D):

9-7/8

5-15/16

6-13/16

7-3/8

10-1/2

14-

3/4

1/4

(with

grille)

(251

150mm

173mm)

(330mm

187mm

267mm)

(375mm

208mm

280mm)

Weight:

(3,2kg)

13,5

(6kg)

16.1

(7,3kg)

P252

P362

PC250 PC350

Frequency

Range

(±3dB):

49Hz

20,OOOHz

38Hz

20,000Hz

80Hz

20,OOOHz

80Hz

20,OOOHz

Recommended

Amplifier

Power

Range:

10-

150

watts

200

watts

10-

150

watts

10-

150

watts

Sensitivity:

92dB

93dB

90dB 91dB

(2,83V

meter)

Nominal

Impedance:

8Q 8Q

Crossover

Frequency:

2500Hz;

24dB/octave

350Hz,

3300Hz;

24dB/octave

3000Hz;

24dB/octave

650Hz,

2800Hz;

24dB/octave

Low-Frequency

Drivers:

Dual

5-1/4

(130mm)

MMD~

Dual

6-1/2

(165mm)

MMD~

Dual

5-1/4

(133mm)

MMD~

Dual

5-1/4

(133mm)

MMD~

magnetically

shielded

magnetically

shielded

magnetically

shielded

magnetically

shielded

Mid-Frequency

Driver(s):

N/A

(100mm)

MMD,

N/A

Dual

(75mm)

MMD,

magnetically

shielded

magnetically

shielded

High-Frequency

Driver:

3/4

(19mm)

MMD,

3/4

(19mm)

MMD,

3/4

(19mm)

MMD,

3/4

(19mm)

MMD,

magnetically

shielded

magnetically

shielded

magnetically

shielded

magnetically

shielded

Dimensions

xWx

D):

35-3/4"

7-3/8"

11-3/4"

39-1/4

8-1/4

7-5/8

9-5/8

7-3/8

23-7/8

9-1/4

(with

grille)

(908mm

187mm

300mm)

(997mm

208mm

330mm)

(194mm

457mm

245mm)

(187mm

606mm

235mm)

Weight:

35,3

(16kg)

48,5

(22kg)

17.6

(8kg)

(ll.4kg)

Infinity

continually

strives

update

and

improve

existing

products,

well

create

new

ones,

The

specifications

and

construction

details

this

and

Infinity

publications

are

therefore

subject

change

without

notice.

INFINITY

PRIMUS

SPEAKERS

CIJ

NOTES

CIJ

INFINITY

PRIMUS

SPEAKERS

NOTES

INFINITY

PRIMUS

SPEAKERS

Declaration of Conformity

CE:

We, Harman Consumer Group International

2, route de Tours

72500 Chateau du Loir

France

declare

own responsibility that the products described

this owner's manual are in compliance with technical

standards:

61000-6-3:2001

61000-6-1:2001

Laurent Rault

Harman Consumer Group International

Chateau du Loir, France 9/06

Int1nil){

TECHNOLOGY·

PERFORMANCE·

DESIGN

2006

Harman

International

Industries,

Incorporated.

All

rights

reserved.

Infinity

Systems,

250

Crossways

Park

Drive,

Woodbury,

11797

USA

516.674.4463

(USA

only)

www.infinitysystems.com

Infinity,

Infinity

Primus

and

MMD

are

trademarks

Harman

International

Industries,

Incorporated,

registered

the

United

States

and/or

other

countries.

Metal

Matrix

Diaphragm

trademark

Harman

International

Industries,

Incorporated.

Part

No.

406-000-05514-E

9/06

HAHarman International Company

t\<)

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our

Customer

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experience

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transporting

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are

need

packing

materials,

please

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and

may

able

suggest

alternative

procedures

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provide

adequate

packing

materials.

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Infinity

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well

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and

construction

details

this

and

Infinity

publications

are,

therefore,

subject

change

without

notic·e.

2003

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International

Industries,

InGorporated

Infinity

Systems,

250

Crossways

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Drive,

Woodbury:

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