Infinity HCS-1 User manual

HCS-1
Home Cinema System
Simple setup guide
INFINITY Micro Component Home Cinema System
Congratulation on choosing an Infinity Home Cinema System.
Infinity products are renowned throughout the world for their distinctive and
interesting industrial design. In 1968 Infinity started as a small group of engineers,
sharing the same goal, driven by the passion of sound. Since then more than 30
years of experience have contributed to products which remain highly attractive yet
fully functional. The inclusion of highly advanced materials and dedicated design
philosophy has ensured “Infinity” remains a quality brand name worlwide.
This high performance product has been designed to unlock the full potential of
your home entertainment equipment (AV amplifiers DVD video etc.), with all types
of music and speech programme. Used wisely, this home cinema system will
provide many years of trouble free enjoyment.
Read all the information provided, before attempting installation, connecting and
operation.
INFINITY Micro Component Home Cinema System HCS-1
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HCS-1 Satellite HCS-1 Active Subwoofer
Drivers 3' shielded woofer 8' true 4 layers wound voice coil
fi polydome tweeter
with acoustic lens
System I/B Build-in-the-baffle technology Bass reflex enclosure
Ist order minimalist filter
Crossover 5kHz continuously variable
Frequency 50 to 180Hz
Frequency
Response 180Hz - 20Hz 45Hz - 180Hz +/- 3dB
Sensitivity 88dB 50m V RMS (line level)
(1 watt @ 1 meter)
Nominal 10k ohms (low level)
Impedance compatible with 8 ohms 20k ohms (high level)
Power
Rating 10 - 65 watts RMS -
Power - 75 watts RMS
Output
Cabinet
Colour/Finish black black
Dimensions 4-3/4’ x “-1/2’ x “-3/4’ 14-7/8’ x 10-1/8’ x 13-7/8’
(H x W x D) 120 x 90 x 98mm 375 x 260 x 350
[plus 1-1/3’ (35mm) for feet ]
Infinity Systems continually strive to update and improve existing products, as well as create new ones. The
specifications and construction details in this and related publications are therefore subject to change without notice.
All rights reserved.

INFINITY Micro Component Home Cinema System HCS-1
Included
Five satellites for left, right, centre and
surrounds
Active Subwoofer
Three 5 meter cables, with integrated jack
connector
Two 10 meter cables, with integrated jack
connector
x 12 Self adhesive feet for satellite
Please ensure you have all the above included.
INFINITY Micro Component Home Cinema System HCS-1
The ABC for easy use
Afor placement / mounting options
Satellites
Subwoofer
Surround speakers
Mounting Options
Satellites and surrounds
Wall Mounting, with Brakets ( Optional Extra)
On shelves. On the wall. Wall brakets
included. On optional stands. FS300.
Attach plate to wall. Slide speaker onto support. Place speaker and support
on wall plate.

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Bfor speaker and amplifier connections
“IMAGES” Take the two ‘bared-ended’ wires as shown.
Consult the instruction book of your AV-amplifier.
Ensure your AV-amplifier has the volume adjusted to minimum and is swtched
OFF.
Find the satelllite output terminals. The (+) lead of the speaker wire is noted with a
stripe. It is important to connect both speakers identically : (+) on the speaker to
(+) on the amplifier and (-) on the speaker to (-) on the amplifier. Wiring ‘out-of-
phase’, results in thin sound with weak bass and a poor stereo image.
For connection of the active subwoofer to your AV-amplifier, you will require an
RCA/phono-RCA/phono lead. Use the correct length relevant to your system
installation.
Complete system connections
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Cfor speaker and amplifier connections
Mode Procedure LED Status
Off Receiver/amplifier off Off
On Receiver/amplifier on and playing program Green
material
Standby Simply turn off your receiver/amplifier. The
subwoofer will turn off after approximately
twenty minutes. The subwoofer will turn on
when your receiver/amplifier begins playing
again.
Operation
Volume
Subwoofer
Level Subwoofer Level

INFINITY Micro Component Home Cinema System HCS-1
Troubleshooting
If there is no sound
from any of the
speakers, check the
following:
lReceiver/amplifier is on
and a source is playing.
lPowered subwoofer is
plugged in and is either
in the “On” or “Auto”
position.
lCheck all wires and
connections between
receiver/amplifier and
speakers. make sure all
wires are connected.
Make sure none of the
speaker wires are
frayed, cut or punctured.
lReview proper
operation of your
receiver/amplifier.
If there is no sound
coming from one
speaker, check the
following:
lCheck the “Balance”
control on your
receiver/amplifier.
lCheck all wires and
connections between
receiver/amplifier and
speakers. Make sure all
subwoofer is plugged
into an active electrical
outlet.
lPowered subwoofer is
plugged in and is either
in the “On” or “Auto”
position.
If there is no sound
from the surround
speakers, check the
following:
lCheck all wires and
connections between
receiver/amplifier and
speakers. Make sure all
wires are connected.
Make sure none of the
speaker wires are
frayed, cut or puntured.
lReview proper
operation of your
receiver/amplifier ant its
surround sound
features.
lMake sure the movie or
TV show you are
watching is recorded in
Dolby surround. If it is
not, check to see if your
receiver/amplifier has
other surround modes
you may use.
wires are connected.
Make sure none of the
speaker wires are
frayed, cut or puntured.
If the system plays at
low volumes but shuts
off as volume is
increased, check the
following:
lCheck all wires and
connections between
receiver/amplifier and
speakers. Make sure all
wires are connected.
Make sure none of the
speaker wires are
frayed, cut or puntured.
lIf more than one pair of
main speakers is being
used, check the
minimum impedance
requirements of your
receiver/amplifier.
If there is low bass
output, check the
following:
lMake sure the
connections to the left
and right “Speaker
Inputs” have the correct
polarity (+ and -).
lMake sure that the
Infinity Systems continually strive to update and improve existing products, as well as create new ones. The
specifications and construction details in this and related publications are therefore subject to change without notice.
All rights reserved.
INFINITY Micro Component Home Cinema System HCS-1
AUDIO INPUT ONLY
ALWAYS use INFINITY audio
connector cables for connection of
satellites to your AV-amplifier.
NEVER attempt to connect other
electrical devices, transformers, etc.
In doing so, damage will result.