NHT SC1 User manual

SC1
Center Channel Loudspeaker
User’s Manual
Model

The three front speakers in a home theater system tend
to sound best when placed at the same distance, the
same height, and close to ear level from your listening
position (fig. 2). Since the top surface of your television
may be higher than ear level when you're sitting, though,
it's sometimes difficult to place your center speaker at
ear level. To address this, the SC1 comes with an
adjustable leg (fig. 3) you can use to aim the speaker
directly toward your listening position. To use the leg,
simply adjust the SC1 to the angle you want, and tighten
the finger screws.
Center channels also tend to work best when their front
baffles are even with the front (fig. 3) of the TV, which
eliminates diffraction; i.e., sound waves bouncing off the
top surface of the television.
Since this, too, can sometimes be problematic on TV's
with curved or angled tops, we've provided the lower end
of the adjustable leg with a rubber pad, and four
adhesive-backed rubber feet you can stick to the SC1's
Thank you for your purchase of the NHT SC1
Super Center loudspeaker.
Like all NHT loudspeakers, the SC1's development has
been guided by the study of human hearing, its design
rigorously tested, and its components optimized to
deliver clean, clear musical sound.
Since the quality of your speakers is one of the most
important factors in maximizing the sound you'll get from
your music and home theater system, we're sure that
you'll find your purchase of the SC1 a good investment,
and invite your comments.
If you find your experience with the SC1 as satisfying as
we believe you will, and wish to enjoy its high quality
sound through your entire system, you'll find information
about other sonically matched NHT Super Series
loudspeakers on the back of this manual.
Background
The Model SC1 is a center channel loudspeaker sonical-
ly matched to, and designed to be mated with, any of
NHT's Super Audio speaker products.
Employing the same neodymium magnet tweeter
technology as other Super Audio models in combination
with two 4.5" polypropylene midrange woofers, the SC1
delivers both remarkable mid-range accuracy -- essential
for intelligible dialog -- and high output capabilities for
dynamic range.
The result is a center channel speaker offering seamless
response in NHT Super Audio speaker systems, making
it ideal for today's discrete digital surround formats.
Please take a few minutes to read through this owner's
manual before setting up your speakers; this information
will help you get the most out of them. Also, please keep
the SC1's packaging to use in case you move or
transport them.
If you have questions at any time during setup or use,
feel free to call your NHT dealer or our Toll-Free
Customer Hotline at 1-800-NHT-9993.
Placement
The SC1, an indoor-only speaker, is designed for use as
a horizontally placed center channel speaker. Ideally, it
should be placed directly above or below the television,
as close to the screen as possible (fig.1). As it is
magnetically shielded, it won't distort the picture's color.
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Fig. 1
Fig. 2

bottom corners. These five slip-resistant contact points
should allow you to place the SC1 in flush and angled
position on most TV's without scratching or endangering
either speaker or TV. As in all component placement,
however, review safety and stability before considering
your system setup complete.
Connections
Before connecting your SC1 loudspeaker to your system,
turn off the power to your amplifier / receiver to avoid
damaging the components or the speaker.
First, please take a look at the five-way binding posts on
the back of your speaker. They accept raw wire, banana
plugs or spade plugs. Note that posts should be
tightened by hand, since pliers can strip or break them.
Next, choose your speaker wires. Like all wires,
speaker wires are rated by a gauge number representing
how many fit in an inch-thick tube, so the numbers get
smaller as the wire gets thicker. Thicker wires transmit
more signal easily; we recommend 16-gauge for shorter
runs, and thicker for runs longer than ten feet (your
authorized NHT dealer can help with wire). Equal
lengths of wire for all speakers is ideal, but not
absolutely necessary.
Prepare the wires by stripping 1/4" to 3/8" of insulation
from the ends and, if the wire is stranded rather than
solid, tightly twisting the exposed wire strands.
Finally, connect your speaker to your amplifier or
receiver, connecting the conductors "in-phase;" that is,
the same half of the wire-pair to the positive / red
amplifier terminal and the positive /red speaker terminal.
Similarly, connect black output and input. If you have
trouble following which wire half is which, look closely,
and you'll see that your speaker wires have some sort of
marking -- lettering, ridges, or color difference -- to help.
Before powering up your amplifier or receiver, separate
different kinds of cables to minimize noise. Keep
speaker wires at the maximum practical distance from
line-level, digital, and power cables, and if they must
cross, keep them at right angles.
Operation
The NHT SC1 is compatible with virtually all quality
amplifiers, and is designed to handle a wide range of
listening levels.
Every speaker, however, has limits, and it's important to
listen for them. Speaker damage most often results not
from brief loud musical peaks, but from sustained high
volume levels in some or all frequencies. For this
reason, extreme volume settings and excessive bass,
treble or equalizer boosts are not recommended.
If you hear unusual distortion or breakup, or notice heat
coming from either your woofer or tweeter, decrease
volume immediately, neutralize any excess bass, treble
or equalizer boosts, and avoid setting any controls to
similar extremes again.
Maintenance
Your speaker requires no or minimal maintenance under
normal use, as long as you avoid exposing it to direct
sunlight, high temperatures, or moisture. Clean cabinet,
when necessary, using a damp cloth or a mild, non-abra-
sive cleaner; to clean grille, remove from speaker and
use a soft brush or a vacuum on its lowest setting. Do
not attempt to clean the actual drivers.
Satisfaction
Your satisfaction with your new NHT SC1 loudspeaker is
important to us. Please note the matched products and
accessories we provide for them, and your warranty,
printed on the back of this manual. And again, if you
have any questions regarding your speakers' use, feel
free to call NHT at 1-800-NHT-9993. Enjoy your
listening and viewing!
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Specifications
System Type
Driver Complement
Tweeter-
Woofer-
Video Shielded Unless Noted
Response
Sensitivity
Impedance
Recommended
Amplifier Power
Weight
Dimensions
Finish
2-Way Acoustic
Suspension 2-Way Acoustic Suspension 2-Way Acoustic Suspension
1” fluid cooled aluminum dome tweeter with neodymium magnet structure
3-Way Acoustic
Suspension
5.25”
Polypropylene
Minimum 15 watts
Maximum 125 watts
Minimum 15 watts
Maximum 150 watts
Minimum 15 watts
Maximum
175 watts
Minimum 15 watts
Maximum
200 watts
Minimum 15 watts
Maximum
150 watts
68Hz - 22kHz
+/- 3dB
86dB / 2.83v 86dB / 2.83v 86dB / 2.83v 86dB / 2.83v 86dB / 2.83v
51Hz - 22kHz
+/- 3dB 39Hz - 22kHz +/- 3dB 31Hz - 22kHz +/- 3dB 78Hz - 22kHz +/- 3dB
8 ohm nominal 8 ohm nominal 8 ohm nominal 8 ohm nominal 8 ohm nominal
6.75 x 6.25 x 10.25
8 lbs. 13 lbs. 16 lbs. 47.5 lbs. 11 lbs. 43 lbs.
8.75 x 7.5 x 11.85 10 x 8 x 13 12 x 8 x 38 6.63 x 16.54 x 5.63 14.5 x 14.5 x 14.5
White or Black
High Gloss Piano
Finish
White or Black
High Gloss Piano
Finish
Black
High Gloss Piano
Finish
Black
High Gloss Piano
Finish
Black
High Gloss Piano
Finish
Black
High Gloss Piano
Finish
6.5”
Polypropylene 6.5” Polypropylene (2) 4.5” Polypropylene 10” Polypropylene
(Not Video Shielded)
6.5” and 8”
Polypropylene
(8” Not Video Shielded)
2-Way Acoustic
Suspension Vented / Powered - 150 watts
Class AB Amplifier
Length” x Width” x Height”
Super Series
Limited Warranty
Valid Only in the U.S.A.
Warranty Period
For a period of 5 years for parts and 5 years for labor (1 year parts and 90 days labor for electronics) from the date this product is first purchased from an author-
ized NHT dealer, Now Hear This (NHT) warrants that if it fails to function properly due to a manufacturing defect, despite its being installed and operated accord-
ing to these instructions and used under normal conditions, it will be either replaced or repaired with new or rebuilt parts (both at NHT's option) with a unit of
comparable value without charge to you.
What's Not Covered
Altered, defaced or removed serial numbers void this warranty.
This warranty does not cover any product used in trade, business, industrial or commercial applications.
This warranty also does not cover the cabinet or appearance factors, or costs, defects or damage resulting from misuse, abuse, accident, improper mainte-
nance, alterations or modifications not authorized in writing by NHT, or parts or labor from any source other than an authorized NHT service location.
Damage due to power exposure in excess of the speaker's published power ratings; ie, overpowering, lightning or power surges, are also not covered.
Your Rights
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
NHT limits this warranty to the purchase price of the product, excludes incidental or consequential damages, and limits its obligations under any implied war-
ranties under state laws to a period not exceeding their warranty periods. As some states do not allow the above limitations, however, they may not apply to
you.
To Obtain Service
NHT has appointed a number of authorized service companies throughout the USA who can provide warranty service upon your presenting your sales receipt
showing place and date of original owner's transaction.
To find the name and address of the nearest authorized NHT service location, call or write:
AB Tech Services, 17C Airport Drive, Hopedale, MA 01747. 1-800-225-9847
[email protected]
For your future convenience, please keep this warranty with your sales receipt, and record date and place of purchase for further reference.
All Super Series products are sonically matched for seamless integration into multichannel systems.
31Hz - 180Hz
+/- 3dB