Infinity OVTR 1 User manual

Owner’s Manual
OVTR 1 Part #331252-001 – 120 Vac Only
®
Model OVTR 1
3-Way Full-Range Bookshelf Speakers
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THIS INFINITY PRODUCT IS DESIGNED FOR (USA) 120 VOLT USE ONLY! FOR DETAILED SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS, PLEASE SEE THE ENCLOSED LEAFLET “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (P/N 330100-001).
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
OVTR 1
Front
OVTR 1
Side
53⁄4"
(146 mm)
OVTR 1
Top
121⁄2"
(318 mm)
121⁄2"
(318 mm)
C OMPOSITIONS O VERTURE
OVTR 1
O
VERALL D IMENSIONS
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3- WAY B OOKSHELF
S PEAKERS W ITH
I NTEGRATED P OWERED
S UBWOOFERS ...
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BOUT T HIS M ANUAL ...
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ARTS L IST ...
T
OOLS A ND S UPPLIES
(N OT E NCLOSED )...
INTRODUCTION
The Infinity Compositions Overture OVTR 1 speaker system is a super-compact, 3-way, full-
range bookshelf or stand-mounted speaker with an integral powered subwoofer. The OVTR 1
is ideal for use where space is at a premium. With its wide bandwidth and uniform response,
it excels in the accurate reproduction of music, but its high efficiency and ability to produce
realistic sound levels with minimal amplifier power make it equally suited for use in the finest
home theater system.
To start enjoying your new pair of Compositions Overture OVTR 1 speakers, first read and then
perform all instructions listed in this manual, as well as those found in the owner’s manuals of
associated components in your audio system. Also, please read the enclosed Important Safety
Instructions for detailed safety precautions. Save all instructions for future reference. These
speakers are covered by a limited five-year warranty (see the back cover), so save the bill of sale
to protect your purchase and aid in any service-related questions.
UNPACKING THE SPEAKERS
Finish unpacking the speaker box. Be careful lifting the speakers, since they are heavier
than they appear. If you suspect damage from transit, report it immediately to your dealer
and/or delivery service. Keep the shipping cartons and packing materials for future use.
Open the accessory pack and verify the following contents:
◆(2) Molded Feet (For Vertical Placement)
◆(4) Small Self-Adhesive Feet (For Horizontal Placement)
◆(4) Large Self-Adhesive Feet (For Horizontal Placement)
◆(2) Grilles
◆(4) Spare 2AG 3A SB 250V Fuses
◆Owner’s Manual (P/N 331214-001) and Warranty Registration Card
You may also need the following tools and supplies:
◆High-quality speaker wire (also see Wiring The System on page 6)
◆Wire strippers
◆Small flat-blade screwdriver (for fuse replacement, if needed)
◆Spade terminals (optional)
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S TEREO P LACEMENT ...
Figure 1. Compositions Overture OVTR 1
speakers can be positioned vertically or
horizontally for placement on a shelf
or stand. Make sure the side-firing woofer is
at least 2" away from an adjacent object,
shelf, or wall.
Figure 2. Experiment with speaker
placement to obtain the best bass level
and stereo imaging in your room.
PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM
Before deciding where to place your Compositions Overture OVTR 1 speakers, survey your
room and keep the following points in mind:
◆The OVTR 1 includes a side-firing woofer that requires a minimum 2" (25mm) clearance
from an object, shelf, or wall, whether placed vertically or horizontally, on a bookshelf or
stand (see Figure 1).
NOTE: The stand must be large enough to fully support the speaker.
◆For vertical placement, make sure the woofers are facing toward or away from each other.
For stability, install the enclosed feet (see Installing Feet and Grilles on page 5).
◆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 (also see
Operating The System on page 7).
Listening Area
Left
Channel
Right
Channel
angle speakers
inward to
improve stereo
imaging
move speakers towards corners to increase bass
Vertical OVTR 1
side-firing
woofer
2" (min.)
2" (min.)
Wall or
Other Object
Shelf or Other Object
side-firing
woofer
Horizontal
OVTR 1
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H OME T HEATER
P LACEMENT ...
Figure 3. Compositions Overture
OVTR 1 speakers are suitable for use
in a home theater system.
PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM (CONT ’D)
Compositions Overture OVTR 1 speakers are also suitable for use in reproducing home theater
sound, as shown in Figure 3:
◆For front left and right channels, place one OVTR 1 speaker on the left and another on the
right, on bookshelves or stands, along either side of the television monitor.
◆For surround left and right channels, place one OVTR 1 speaker on the left and another on
the right, on bookshelves or stands, behind the listening area.
◆For center channel use, place one OVTR 1 speaker in the horizontal position on top of or
below 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: Contact your local Infinity dealer about adding a subwoofer to your system for deep bass
impact on sound effects and music.
Compositions Overture OVTR 1 – Owner’s Manual
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Optional
Subwoofer
(on floor)
Listening Area
Front Left
(on shelf)
Front Right
(on shelf)
Center
(on top or below TV)
Rear Right
Surround
(on stand)
Rear Left
Surround
(on stand)
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V ERTICAL P LACEMENT ...
Figure 4. This illustration shows how to
install a molded foot for the vertical
placement of a Compositions Overture
OVTR 1 speaker.
H ORIZONTAL P LACEMENT ...
Figure 5. This illustration shows how to
install self-adhesive feet for the horizontal
placement of a Compositions Overture
OVTR 1 speaker.
INSTALLING FEET AND GRILLES
Compositions Overture OVTR 1 speakers include two types of feet for vertical or horizontal
placement on a shelf, table, or speaker stand.
To insure proper woofer firing, temporarily position the speakers so that the woofer grilles face
each other. On each molded foot, peel the backing from the self-adhesive tape and press each
foot into its respective slot, as shown in Figure 4. Insert a grille into each speaker, so the logo
is nearest the foot. Flip each speaker over and place them in your system.
Place two small self-adhesive feet on each speaker bottom, as shown in Figure 5. Depending on
where you plan to put the speaker (e.g., TV top), place two large self-adhesive feet 4 to 6 inches
away (refer to Figure 5). Insert a grille into each speaker, so the logo is nearest the foot. Flip
each speaker over and place them in your system.
MINMAX
BASS INPUT
8Ω
– + ON /
STANDBY -230V 50Hz
150W MAX
CAUTION:
FORCONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINSTRISK OF FIRE, REPLACE ONLYWITH SAME TYPE OF FUSE: 2AGSB 250V ATTENTION: UTILSERUN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DEMEME TYPE ET CALIBRE
FUSE
1.6A 250V
MINMAX
BASS INPUT
8 Ω
– + ON/
STANDBY -230V 50Hz
150W MAX
CAUTION:
FORCONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINSTRISK OF FIRE, REPLACE ONLYWITH SAME TYPE OF FUSE: 2AGSB 250V ATTENTION: UTILSERUN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DEMEME TYPE ET CALIBRE
FUSE
1.6A 250V
OVTR 1
(vertical rear views with
woofers facing each other)
❶Peel Backing From Tape
(on top of foot).
❷Place Foot Into Slot And Firmly
Press Against Speaker Bottom.
MOLDED FOOT
(bottom view)
❶Peel Backing From (2) Large And
(2) Small Self-Adhesive Feet.
❷Place Small
Feet Here.
❸Place Large
Feet Here.
OVTR 1
(horizontal side view
woofer on top)
OVTR 1
(bottom view)
side-firing
woofer
Shelf
place large feet 4"~ 6" away
from small feet
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WIRING THE SYSTEM
After placing the speakers, you are ready to connect your system. First turn off all audio system
power. Use high-quality speaker wire to make your 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., – ). Also, consult the
owner’s manuals that were included with your amplifier, receiver, or television to confirm
connection procedures.
If your system includes a Dolby ®Surround Pro Logic®or AC-3 ®preamplifier or A/V
receiver, set the center-channel mode to NORMAL. This will route the low frequencies
(below 100Hz) away from the center-channel speaker to the front left and right speakers.
Observe polarities when making speaker connections, as shown in Figures 6 and 7 below.
Connect each + terminal on the back of the amplifier, receiver, or television to the respective
+ (red) terminal on each OVTR 1 speaker. Similarly, connect the (black) terminals in the same way.
Do not reverse polarities (i.e., + to - or - to +) when making connections. Doing so will cause
poor imaging and diminished bass response.
T URN O FF A LL P OWER ...
I
MPORTANT !
I MPORTANT !
Figure 6. Compositions Overture
OVTR 1 speakers feature gold-plated
terminals that can be connected in
several different ways, e.g., spade terminals,
and direct wiring (as shown here).
Figure 7. Wiring diagram shows polarity
connections for one channel of a stereo or
home theater system.
OVTR 1
(rear view)
MINMAX
BASS
CAUTION:
FORCONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINSTRISK OF FIRE, REPLACE ONLYWITH SAME TYPE OF FUSE: 2AGSB 250V ATTENTION: UTILSERUN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DEMEME TYPE ET CALIBRE
-230V 50Hz
150W MAX
FUSE
1.6A 250V
8Ω– + ON /
STANDBY
INPUT
CONNECTING SPEAKERS DIRECTLY TO WIRES
Red = +
Black = –
MINMAX
BASS INPUT
8 ΩON /
STANDBY -230V 50Hz
150W MAX
CAUTION:
FORCONTINUED PROTECTION
AGAINSTRISK OF FIRE, REPLACE
ONLYWITH SAME TYPE OF FUSE:
2AGSB 250V
ATTENTION:
UTILSERUN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE
DEMEME TYPE ET CALIBRE
FUSE
1.6A 250V
Receiver or
Amplifier
(rear view)
+
–
OVTR 1
(rear view)
(one channel shown)
+ redblk –
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I MPORTANT !
I MPORTANT !
P OWER O N ...
C
HECKING P LAYBACK ...
Figure 8. Located on each OVTR 1’s
rear panel are a BASS level control
and a dual-color “Power On” LED.
OPERATING THE SYSTEM
For your convenience, the system is fitted with a power on/off switch. Once the system is
turned on, it will automatically go into a standby mode. Once an audio signal is present, the
system will automatically turn on. It will revert to standby (drawing only 7 watts) when audio is
absent for a minimum of 90 minutes. A dual-color “Power On” LED (see Figure 8 below) glows
red when the amplifier is in the standby mode and green when the amplifier is on.
If you plan to leave for an extended period of time (e.g., vacation), switch the system off
(or unplug the AC power cord).
This product is designed for (USA) 120 Vac use only. Do not connect it to any other
line voltages.
This product is fitted with a 3-prong grounded power cord. Do not use without ensuring the
outlet is grounded.
1. After speaker wiring has been completed, connect each speaker’s AC power cord to
the nearest AC receptacle. You should see an LED illuminate, indicating the amplifier is
on (see Figure 8 below). If not, verify the AC outlet is delivering power or refer to
Troubleshooting on page 9.
2. Check the speakers for playback by first setting the audio system volume control for a
minimum level, and then applying power to your system. Play a favorite music or video
segment and increase the volume control to a comfortable level.
NOTE: You should hear balanced audio reproduction across the entire frequency spectrum. If not,
check all wiring connections and refer to the “Troubleshooting” section on page 9 for more help.
OVTR 1
(rear view)
MINMAX
BASS INPUT
8 Ω
– +
ON / STANDBY
ON /
STANDBY -230V 50Hz
150W MAX
CAUTION:
FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION
AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE
ONLY WITH SAME TYPE OF FUSE:
2AG SB 250V
ATTENTION:
UTILSER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE
DE MEME TYPE ET CALIBRE
FUSE
1.6A 250V
BASS CONTROL
OVTR 1
More
Bass
Less
Bass
MINMAX
“POWER ON” LED
OVTR 1
Standby
is red
Power On
is green
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J UDGING B ASS L EVEL ...
I
MPORTANT !
Figure 9. The OVTR 1’s fuse is
located on the rear panel next to the
AC power cord.
OPERATING THE SYSTEM (CONT ’D)
3. Listen to a variety of music selections and note the bass level. If you feel there is too much
bass, you can reduce it by adjusting the BASS control from the “normal ” center-detent
position towards the MIN setting (see Figure 8 on previous page). Conversely, if you want
more bass output, rotate the level control towards the MAX setting.
NOTE: The amount of bass you hear 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. If there is too much bass, move
the speakers away from nearby walls. Conversely, if you want more bass, place the speakers closer
to the walls (also see Figure 1 on page 3).
4. For safety reasons, the side grille is bonded in place. Please do not attempt to remove.
Potential shock hazard.
REPLACING THE FUSE
Compositions Overture OVTR 1 speakers each use a built-in fuse to protect the subwoofer
amplifier. To replace a fuse with a new one (see enclosed spare), perform the following procedure:
1. Switch off the speaker and unplug the power cord. Then turn the speaker around to access
the fuse holder on the rear panel (refer to Figure 9 below).
2. Using a small flat-blade screwdriver, place the tip in the indent and turn the fuse cap
counterclockwise.
3. Remove the old fuse and replace it with a new one having the same value and rating,
a 2AG 3A SB 250V fuse.
Do not substitute the blown fuse with another fuse value or rating. Doing so will void
the warranty.
4. Insert the cap holding the new fuse into the holder and turn clockwise to lock it.
5. Rotate the speaker to its original position. Then plug the speaker’s AC power cord back into
the nearest AC outlet.
OVTR 1
(rear view)
MINMAX
BASS INPUT
8Ω
– + ON /
STANDBY -230V 50Hz
150W MAX
CAUTION:
FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION
AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE
ONLY WITH SAME TYPE OF FUSE:
2AG SB 250V
ATTENTION:
UTILSER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE
DE MEME TYPE ET CALIBRE
FUSE
1.6A 250V
OVTR 1 FUSE
F
U
S
E
F
U
S
E
FUSE T 1.6A 250V
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CARE OFYOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM
The dark grey metallic finish 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 gentle vacuuming or with a damp cloth.
NOTE: Do not use any cleaning products or polishes on the cabinet or grille.
For maximum acoustic transparency, the grille uses a lightweight structure that needs to
be handled with care for removal. To remove the grille, gently pull on the corners to
unfasten the frame from the cabinet. To replace it, make sure to align the frame pins first
and then gently snap the frame into place. Never force the grille frame onto the cabinet.
TROUBLESHOOTING*
S YMPTOM C AUSE S OLUTION
Bass is too loud Bass reinforcement Move speakers away
in room from walls
Bass level is too high Rotate BASS control
toward “1” (see page 8)
Bass sounds Subwoofer amplifier Turn down volume
distorted has reached maximum control on receiver
output or preamplifier
Bass level on preamp/ Set bass and treble flat;
receiver is set too high use controls sparingly
Distortion with Defective receiver or Repair defective
volume control preamplifier; shorted receiver or
near minimum speaker wires preamplifier
Distortion on music Dynamic sound track Turn down master
or effects peaks causes subwoofer volume control to
(e.g., pops or noise) to “bottom” out lower overall range
Tone controls Set bass and treble flat;
are set too high use controls sparingly
Buzz, hum, or Connecting wires Connect wires only
crackle when with power on causes when audio system
connecting wires transient signal spikes power is off
No sound from Power cord not Connect AC power cord;
system; power LED not on connected; no AC power speaker check AC outlet
Blown fuse Check or replace fuse
(see page 8)
*If you need further assistance, contact your local Infinity retail dealer.
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