SpeakerCraft Vital 710 User manual
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
80W x 2 Channel A/V Receiver
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within an equilateral triangle, is intended
to alert you to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufcient magni-
tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
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triangle is intended to alert you to the pres-
ence of important operating and mainte-
nance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
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To reduce the risk of elec-
tric shock, do not remove cover (or
back). No user-serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to qualied ser-
vice personnel.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a damp cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the pro-
vided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replace-
ment of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use cau-
tion when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no
objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the appara-
tus.
16. Servicing instructions are for use by qualied service personnel
only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing
other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are
qualied to do so.
17. To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip-
ment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply withe the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guar-
antee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does not cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into a outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FRONT PANEL ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
REAR PANEL ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Vital 710 REMOTE FEATURES ......................................................................................................................................12
AIR FLOW .................................................................................................................................................................... 14
SPEAKER PLACEMENT ................................................................................................................................................ 15
SPEAKER AND SUBWOOFER CONNECTIONS .......................................................................................................... 16
Speaker A ............................................................................................................................................................... 16
Subwoofer .............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Speaker B ................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Multiple Pair Speaker Hookup For a Multiroom Sound System ......................................................................... 18
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................... 21
Antenna Connections .......................................................................................................................................... 21
Phono Connections ..............................................................................................................................................21
CD Connections .................................................................................................................................................... 21
Tape In/Out Connections ..................................................................................................................................... 22
Video 1 In/Out Connections ................................................................................................................................ 22
Video 2 Connections ............................................................................................................................................ 22
Video 3 Rear Panel Connections ........................................................................................................................ 23
Remote IN/OUT Connections ............................................................................................................................... 23
AC Outlets Connections ....................................................................................................................................... 24
AC Power Cord ...................................................................................................................................................... 24
FRONT PANEL CONNECTIONS ..................................................................................................................................24
Video 3 Front Panel Connections ........................................................................................................................ 24
Headphones Connection .................................................................................................................................... 24
Install Vital 710 Remote Batteries ............................................................................................................................ 25
Turning ON the Vital 710 ........................................................................................................................................... 25
Selecting Speakers A/B ............................................................................................................................................ 25
Volume ....................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Mute ........................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Tone and Balance Controls ..................................................................................................................................... 26
Selecting a Source .................................................................................................................................................... 27
Operating the Tuner ................................................................................................................................................. 27
Presets ........................................................................................................................................................................ 28
Dimmer .......................................................................................................................................................................29
Sleep Timer ................................................................................................................................................................ 29
Tape Monitor (Audio Recording) ............................................................................................................................ 30
Reset ........................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the SpeakerCraft Vital 710 Stereo A/V Receiver.
The Vital 710 combines the best of styling and performance in a full-featured, high performance
receiver. The Vital 710 can provide uninterrupted audio/video entertainment, switching from DVD
movies to Sports on Cable or Satellite to Phonograph Records to Video Game Consoles. Every source
of home entertainment can be connected to the Vital 710.
The Vital 710 is cool. Literally. The Vital 710 features a high current audio amplier that runs cool un-
der most operating conditions when properly installed and connected. There are two sets of speaker
terminals on the Vital 710. Each can be turned ON/OFF independently and both can be run at the
same time. But if that’s not enough, the amplier design and use of quality discreet components
gives the Vital 710 the ability to drive up to four pair of speakers for whole-house audio entertainment.
Complementing the two Speaker pair terminals are two independent subwoofer sections. Each fea-
tures a full range mono line level audio output, a 15VDC Trigger Output and Link Switch to sync sub-
woofer ON/OFF status with its matched speaker pair.
The Vital 710 includes a built-in AM/FM Stereo Tuner. The Tuner can store up to 30 Preset Channels (AM
or FM). Preset Channels can be scanned for review of ‘what’s playing’ on the air, or can be selected
directly from the Numeric buttons on the Vital 710 Remote.
The Vital 710 features a variety of audio/video inputs and outputs that provide convenient connec-
tion and switching for up to seven home entertainment source components. There are three stereo
audio source inputs, including a Phono Input with moving-magnet preamp and a Tape Monitor Loop
for audio recording. There are also four audio/video inputs. Video 1 is an A/V IN/OUT that can be
used for audio/video source recording and playback. The Video 3 Input is two selectable sets of Front
and Rear Panel A/V connections. The Video 3 Rear Panel Inputs can be a DVD Player, Cable Box,
Satellite Receiver or other ‘permanent’ A/V Source. The Video 3 Front Panel Inputs provide conve-
nient connection for ‘guest devices’ such as Video Game Consoles, portable MP3 Players or cam-
eras that might not always be connected to the system.
For the truly demanding, the Vital 710 Front Panel Display can be dimmed or turned off should the
display be distracting while viewing critical video content.
The Vital 710 also features a Front Panel Headphone Jack for private listening plus, a Sleep Timer has
been built in to the Vital 710, to automatically shut the Vital 710 OFF for those late night sessions when
the Vital 710 could keep running long after you have drifted off to sleep.
The Vital 710 isn’t just a solid performer, it looks good too. The cast aluminum Front Panel is like no
other and makes an impressive addition to any stack of gear.
Fully Featured. Solid Performer. Great Looking. Home entertainment never looked and sounded this
good.
Please read and follow the instructions in this guide to assist in proper installation connection and use
of the SpeakerCraft Vital 710 A/V Receiver.
SP. A
1 - Vital 710 Stereo A/V Receiver
1 - Vital 710 IR Remote Control
2 - AAA Batteries
1 - FM Indoor Antenna
1 - AM Loop Antenna
1 - Front Panel Jack Cover
1 - Vital 710 Installation Instructions
80W Continuous x 2 Channels @ 8Ω; 20Hz - 20kHz;
<0.07% THD
125W RMS x 2 Channels @ 4Ω; 20Hz - 20kHz; <0.1% THD
@ 1kHz
AM/FM Stereo Tuner with 30 Channel Preset Memory
Moving-Magnet Phono
CD
Tape Monitor IN/OUT Loop
Pre-OUT/Main IN Loop
Video 1 IN/OUT
Video 2
Video 3 (Front and Rear Panel - selectable)
Speaker A, B, A+B
Tape Monitor OUT (line level audio)
Video 1 OUT (line level audio/composite video)
Sub A full band mono line level audio/15VDC Control
OUT
Sub B full band mono line level audio/15VDC Control
OUT
Headphone Jack
Sleep Timer
Large, clear uro-display
Dimmer for Front Panel Display Dim, OFF
Discrete ON/OFF Commands
Power ON from source select
Direct Numeric Tuning
Direct Numeric Preset Select
Manual Tuning
Volume/Mute
Speaker A/B Select
Dimmer
Sleep Timer
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Vital 710 Front Panel Features
Press this button to turn the Vital 710 ON/OFF. In Standby, the backlight will be OFF. To turn
the unit ON, press the button. The backlight illuminates white and the Front Panel Display turns ON. The Vital
710 will go through a power up sequence of about ve seconds after which the receiver is ready for use.
To return to Standby, press the button and the audio signal will be cut, the amp will turn off, the Front Panel
Display and ON/Standby button backlight will turn OFF.
In Standby or with the Vital 710 power ON, press the desired Source Select but-
ton. When selected, the source name will appear in the Front Panel Display to indicate the selected source.
Turn these knobs to adjust the bass (low frequencies) or the treble (high frequencies)
in the speaker and Pre-Out level outputs. Turn counterclockwise (left) to lower or turn clockwise (right) to
increase bass or treble. Center detente (click) is at bass and treble EQ. Range: +/-10dB.
Turn this knob to adjust the relative audio level between the left and right speakers. If the speak-
ers are positioned so that they are not an equal distance from the Primary Listening Area, adjust the bal-
ance so the amount of sound coming from the left and right speakers is equal. Turn counterclockwise (left)
to reduce right channel level; turn clockwise (right) to reduce left channel level.
Connects to a standard stereo 1/4 inch phone plug for listening through stereo headphones.
The Speaker A and B Outputs are automatically turned off when headphones are connected to this jack.
When headphones are connected, the Front Panel Display ‘SP.AB’ (Speaker A/B) Indicator will turn off. HP-
IN will appear briey and then the display will return to the selected source.
These Front Panel convenience jacks connect to an audio/video device such as a
video game, MP3 Player, still or video camera, etc that is not a regular system component. This eliminates
having to pull the receiver out of its installed position to get to the rear panel connections. These inputs are
selected by rst selecting VIDEO 3. A second press of the VIDEO 3 button (Front Panel or remote) will switch
to the Front Panel VIDEO 3 Inputs. When selected, VIDEO 3 (rear) or VIDEO F (front) will appear in the Front
Panel Display to indicate the selected input. The VIDEO 3/VIDEO F Inputs can be toggled by repeatedly
pressing the VIDEO 3 button.
Press this button to select the speakers connected to the Rear Panel Speaker A Terminals. If the
Sub A Link S/W Switch is set to the ON position this will also activate the Sub A Mono output and Trigger Out-
put for a subwoofer associated with Speaker A. When selected the Front Panel Display will indicate ‘SP.A’ to
show Speaker A is active.
Press this button to select the speakers connected to the Rear Panel Speaker B Terminals. If the
Sub B Link S/W Switch is set to the ON position this will also activate the Sub B Mono output and Trigger Out-
put for a subwoofer associated with Speaker B. When selected the Front Panel Display will indicate ‘SP.B’ to
show Speaker B is active.
(Behind Front Panel Lens) The IR Sensor ‘sees’ the IR control commands output from the Vital
710 Remote Control when buttons are pressed on the remote for armchair control of the Vital 710. This sen-
sor must be kept clear for direct line-of-sight to the remote, or the remote will not be able to control the Vital
710.
Press this button to control the brightness of the Front Panel Display. When turned ON, the Front
Panel Display will illuminate to full brightness. One press will dim the display to about half brightness, a sec-
ond press will turn the display OFF. A third press will restore the display to full brightness.
With either the AM or FM Tuner selected, press of this button to start a preview of all pro-
grammed Preset Channels. The Vital 710 can store up to 30 Preset Channels. Each Preset will play for
ve seconds and then the Tuner will advance to the next Preset for ve seconds. If all 30 Presets are pro-
grammed, the Vital 710 will cycle through from 1-30 and the start over at Preset 1. If not all 30 Presets are
programmed, the Vital 710 will cycle through the programmed Presets (i.e. 1-10) and then return to Preset
1. Pressing the Preset Scan button in scan mode will select the currently tuned station and stop the scan.
Selecting another source will also stop the scan. The selected Preset Number is indicated on the Front Panel
Display to the right of the tuned frequency.
With either the AM or FM Tuner selected, press the Preset button to select the next
programmed Tuner Preset. Press the Preset button to select the previous programmed Tuner Preset. The
selected Preset Number is indicated on the Front Panel Display to the right of the tuned frequency.
The Front Panel Display illuminates with receiver status to Source selected, Speakers
selected, Tuner information, (frequency, preset, tuned, stereo), Volume level (briey while volume is being
set and for ve seconds after), Mute and Sleep Timer. The brightness can be set with the Dimmer button on
the Vital 710 Front Panel or Remote Control. The Front Panel Display turns OFF when the Vital 710 is in Stand-
by.
With either the AM or FM Tuner selected, press the TUNING button to decrease the tuner
frequency by one increment. Press the TUNING button to increase the tuner frequency by one increment.
When a tunable signal is received, the TUNED icon will appear in the Front Panel Display over the Band Indi-
cator (AM/FM). If tuning FM, the STEREO icon will appear in red to indicate a stereo signal. If the tuned fre-
quency is also a Preset, the Preset Number is indicated on the Front Panel Display to the right of the tuned
frequency.
In Standby or with the Vital 710 power ON, press this button to turn the Vital 710 ON, (if OFF)
and select the AM Tuner. The tuner will select the last tuned AM Channel.
With the FM Tuner selected, press this button to switch the FM Tuner between stereo and mono
modes. Typically, FM Mode should be set to stereo mode. The mono mode can be useful for cleaning up
background noise when tuned to weak stereo channels.
With any source selected, press this button to turn on the Vital 710 Sleep Timer. Sleep Timer durations
from 90-10 minutes, in 10 minute increments, can be set by repeatedly pressing the button until the desired
sleep timeout is set. When set, a red clock icon will appear in the Front Panel Display and the display will
dim to half brightness. (With a Sleep Timeout set, the display can be turned OFF with the Vital 710 Remote
or Front Panel Dimmer buttons, but cannot be set to full brightness.) To check time remaining to OFF, press
the Sleep button ONCE. The remaining ON time will appear in the Front Panel Display and then return to the
dimmed, normal display. TWO presses will cancel the remaining timeout duration.
With any source selected, press this button to cut the amplier output to the selected speakers.
(There will be no sound coming from the speakers) MUTE will slowly ash on the Front Panel Display. Press the
Mute button again to un-mute the speakers.
If an external amplier is connected to the Pre-Out Jacks, MUTE will also mute/un-mute the line level
audio signal at the Pre-Out Jacks.
With the Vital 710 ON turn this knob to adjust the speaker level audio output. Turn clockwise (right)
to turn volume up; turn counterclockwise (left) to turn the volume down. The audio output level in dB (deci-
bels) will be displayed on the Front Panel Display while the knob is being turned and for ve seconds after a
volume adjustment is made.
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Vital 710 Rear Panel Features
(2 RCA Jacks) Connect to the left and right audio output from a turntable. Phono In is selected
by pressing the Phono button on either the Vital 710 Front Panel or Remote Control. When selected, the
Front Panel Display will indicate PHONO.
If connecting a turntable, connect the ground wire from the turntable to reduce audio hum.
(1 female ‘F’ type terminal) Connect to the included FM antenna.
(2 spring clips) Connect to the included AM Loop antenna.
(2 RCA Jacks) Connect to the left and right line level audio outputs of a CD Player or other device
such as a MP3 Player, Music Server, etc. CD IN is selected by pressing the CD button on either the Vital 710
Front Panel or Remote Control. When selected, the Front Panel Display will indicate CD.
(4 RCA Jacks) Connect to the left and right line level audio inputs and outputs of a tape deck
or other audio recording device for recording and playback of analog audio content. The Tape Out Jacks
will output line level audio from the currently selected source. Tape IN is selected by pressing the Tape Moni-
tor button on the Vital 710 Front Panel or the Tape M button on the Remote Control. The Front Panel Display
will indicate the currently selected source and TAPE M will ash slowly to indicate that Tape Monitor is active.
Connect to the left and right line level audio outputs of a tape deck or other analog audio record/
playback device. This input can also be used as an auxiliary line level audio input if all other inputs are
being used.
Connect to the left and right line level audio inputs on a tape deck or other analog audio record-
ing device.
(6 RCA Jacks) Connect to the left and right line level audio and composite video inputs and
outputs of an audio/video recorder for recording and playback of analog audio and composite video. The
VID 1 Out Jacks output line level audio and composite video from the currently selected source. (If it is an
A/V source.) VID 1 In is selected by pressing the Video 1 button on the Vital 710 Front Panel or Remote Con-
trol. The Front Panel Display will indicate VIDEO 1.
Connect to the left and right line level audio and composite video outputs of a video recorder.
Connect to the left and right line level audio and composite video inputs on a video recorder.
(3 RCA Jacks) Connect to the left and right line level audio and composite video outputs of a
DVD Player, Satellite Receiver, Cable Box or other audio/video device. VID 2 In is selected by pressing the
VIDEO 2 button on the Vital 710 Front Panel or the VID 2 button on the Remote Control. When selected, the
Front Panel Display will indicate VIDEO 2.
(3 RCA Jacks) Connect to the left and right line level audio and composite video outputs of a
DVD Player, Satellite Receiver, Cable Box or other audio/video device. VID 3 In is selected by pressing the
VIDEO 3 button on the Vital 710 Front Panel or the VID 3 button on the Remote Control. When selected, the
Front Panel Display will indicate VIDEO 3.
(1 RCA Jack) Connect to the composite video input of a TV, or Video Display.
(2 mono 3.5mm mini jacks) Allow connection to an IR Repeater System, (IN) and to appropriately
featured devices with IR Control Inputs (OUT) for increased exibility of IR control.
(1 mono 3.5mm mini jack) Connect to the standard IR Flasher output of an IR repeater
system for remote control without having to use an IR Flasher. This connection also allows remote room
control of the Vital 710 when connected to a whole-house IR repeater system with multiple IR Receivers.
(Visit www.speakercraft.com and select ‘Products/Control Systems/SmartPath’ for additional informa-
tion.)
(1 mono 3.5mm mini jack) Connect to the IR In on a device equipped with an appropri-
ate IR Control Input. These types of inputs typically accept an IR control signal that has had the carrier
stripped.
Devices that feature IR Control Inputs for stripped carrier signals typically have parallel ports that
allow daisy chaining multiple devices.
Special factory connection for loading rmware and testing the Vital 710. No user connection
required.
Should the Vital 710 ever perform improperly, press this recessed button to return the unit to normal
operation. If possible, set the unit to Standby by pressing the ON/Standby Switch, (switch backlight red). Us-
ing a small, non-conductive blunt object, press the Reset button. The Vital 710 should be restored to normal
operation.
two prong power cord connects to an unswitched 110VAC outlet to provide power to
the Vital 710.
This group includes one, 3.5mm 2-circuit (mono) mini jack for subwoofer trigger output; one,
RCA jack for full-band mono line level audio and a Link S/W Switch to sync a subwoofer with Speaker A ON/
OFF status.
In the OFF position, Sub A Mono Out will pass full band mono line level audio,
regardless of Speaker A ON/OFF Status and Trigger 1 Out has no function. In the ON position, when
Speaker A is turned OFF, Sub A Mono Out is mute and Sub A Trigger is 0 VDC (sub OFF). When Speaker A
is turned ON, Sub A Out outputs full band mono line level audio and Trigger 1 Out will output 15VDC (sub
ON).
Connects to the mono line level audio input on an amplied subwoofer to be used
with Speaker A. If adjustable, set the crossover point on the sub per sub manufacturer’s instructions.
Connects to the Control In Terminal on the sub to turn the sub ON/OFF with Speak-
er A ON/OFF status. Check sub Control In polarity and voltage rating before making any connections.
(Trigger Out ON = 15VDC)
Trigger Out Polarity: TIP= +15VDC; SLEEVE =GND.
This group includes one, 3.5mm mono mini jack for subwoofer control trigger; one, RCA jack for
full-band mono line level audio and a Link Switch to sync a subwoofer with Speaker B ON/OFF status.
In the OFF position, Sub B Mono Out will pass full band mono line level audio,
regardless of Speaker B ON/OFF Status and Trigger 2 Out has no function. In the ON position, when
Speaker B is turned OFF, Sub B Mono Out is mute and Sub B Trigger is 0 VDC (sub OFF). When Speaker B
is turned ON, Sub B Out outputs full band mono line level audio and Trigger 2 Out will output 15VDC (sub
ON).
Connects to the mono line level audio input on an amplied subwoofer to be used
with Speaker B. If adjustable, set the crossover point on the sub per sub manufacturer’s instructions.
Connects to the Control In Terminal on the sub to turn the sub ON/OFF with Speak-
er B ON/OFF status. Check sub Control In polarity and voltage rating before making any connections.
(Trigger Out ON = 15VDC)
Trigger Out Polarity: TIP= +15VDC; SLEEVE =GND.
(4 RCA jacks) Allows use of an external high power amplier or signal processor. The
Vital 710 ships from the factory with two jumpers installed to pass line level audio from the Vital 710 preamp
to the Vital 710 amplier. Unless using an external amplier or processor, the Vital 710 will not output audio
from the speakers if these jumpers are removed. The Pre Out can be connected to a high power 2-channel
audio amplier for a large listening area or to a multi-channel amplier for multi-room capability.
Connects to the left and right line level inputs on an external amplier or signal processor.
Connects to the left and right line level outputs on a signal processor to feed processed line
level audio to the Vital 710 amplier. If using an external multichannel amplier that has a loop through,
the Main In can be connected to the external amp loop out to utilize the Vital 710 amplier as an ad-
ditional room in the system.
Connect the Left + and Left - Speaker A ve way binding posts on the Vital 710 to the main
room Left + and Left - Speaker Terminals. Connect the Right + and Right - Speaker A Terminals on the Vital
710 to the main room Right + and Right - Speaker Terminals. SPEAKER A is selected by pressing the SPEAKER
A button on the Vital 710 Front Panel or Remote Control. When selected, the Front Panel Display will indi-
cate ‘SP.A’.
Connect the Left + and Left - Speaker B ve way binding posts on the Vital 710 to the second-
ary room Left + and Left - Speaker Terminals. Connect the Right + and Right - Speaker A Terminals on the
Vital 710 to the secondary room Right + and Right - Speaker Terminals. SPEAKER B is selected by pressing the
SPEAKER B button on the Vital 710 Front Panel or Remote Control. When selected, the Front Panel Display will
indicate ‘SP.B’.
(2 switched AC outlets - 100 Watts max power each) Connect AC power cords of source
components that are to be turned ON/OFF with Vital 710 power ON/OFF status to the switched AC Outlets.
Turns the main power to the Vital 710 ON/OFF. When rst set to ON, the Vital 710 will default
to Standby (main power ON, unit OFF. In the OFF position the Vital 710 has no power. The ON/Standby
Switch on the Vital 710 Front Panel will backlight red to indicate Standby and blue to indicate ON.
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Infrared commands that control the Vital 710 are out-
put from LEDs hidden behind this lens. The lens should always
be pointed directly at the IR Sensor on the Vital 710 Front Panel
(Item 14, Page 6) when pressing buttons on the remote for arm-
chair control. The remote can control the Vital 710 up to 40 feet
away.
With the Vital 710 in Standby, (ON/Standby button back-
light OFF), press this button to turn the Vital 710 ON (ON/Standby
button backlight white).
In Standby or with the Vital 710 power
ON, press one of these to select a desired source. The Front
Panel Display will indicate the selected source.
With AM or FM Tuner selected, press these
buttons to select programmed tuner preset channels. Channels
can be tuned directly by rst selecting a Band (AM/FM) then
pressing the Direct button followed by the channel frequency
(94.7, 95.5, etc).
With AM or FM Tuner selected, press this button, fol-
lowed by the appropriate numeric buttons to enter a channel
frequency. Direct In will scroll across the Front Panel Display fol-
lowed by the frequency numbers as they are pressed.
Press this button to control of the brightness of the Front
Panel Display. When the Vital 710 is turned ON, the Front Panel
Display will illuminate to full brightness. One press will dim the dis-
play to about half brightness, a second press will turn the display
OFF. A third press will restore full brightness to the display.
With an AM or FM channel tuned, press this button to
store it as a Preset Channel. PRESET CH will appear on the Front Vital 710 Remote Control Features
Panel Display and MEMO will ash slowly until a Preset Number is entered. Press 1-30 to store Preset. (The
Vital 710 can store up to 30 Presets total, AM and FM). Storing a channel on an already programmed Preset
will replace the existing Preset.
With the FM Band selected, press this button automatically program the Preset Channels with
the rst 30 tunable FM channels found. The Vital 710 can store up to 30 Presets. If fewer than 30 FM channels
are found the Vital 710 will cycle the FM Band a second time to try to nd more channels. The process will
stop automatically after the second cycle.
With either the AM or FM selected, press the UP/DOWN buttons to tune the pro-
grammed Preset Channels. Press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to increase/decrease the channel frequency by
one increment. The OK button has no function.
With the FM Tuner selected, press of this button to switch the FM Tuner between stereo and
mono modes. Typically, FM Mode should be left in the stereo mode. The mono setting can be useful for
cleaning up background noise when tuned to weak stereo channels.
With either the AM or FM Tuner selected, a press of this button will select the next previous pro-
grammed Tuner Preset. That is, if currently on Preset 4, a press of the Preset button will select Preset 3. If
Preset 1 is currently selected, the Vital 710 will return to the highest number programmed Preset. The select-
ed Preset Number is indicated on the Front Panel Display to the right of the tuned frequency.
With either the AM or FM Tuner selected, a press of this button will select the next programmed
Tuner Preset. That is, if currently on Preset 4, a press of the Preset button will select Preset 5. After selecting
the highest number programmed Preset, the Vital 710 will return to Preset 1. The selected Preset Number is
indicated on the Front Panel Display to the right of the tuned frequency.
With either the AM or FM Tuner selected, a press of this button will decrease the tuner frequency
by one increment. When a tunable signal is received, the TUNED icon will appear in the Front Panel Display
over the Band Indicator (AM/FM). If tuning FM, the STEREO icon will appear in red to indicate a stereo signal.
If the tuned frequency is also a Preset, the Preset number is indicated on the Front Panel Display to the right
of the tuned frequency.
With either the AM or FM Tuner selected, a press of this button will increase the tuner frequency
by one increment. When a tunable signal is received, the TUNED icon will appear in the Front Panel Display
over the Band Indicator (AM/FM). If tuning FM, the STEREO icon will appear in red to indicate a stereo signal.
If the tuned frequency is also a Preset, the Preset Number is indicated on the Front Panel Display to the right
of the tuned frequency.
With the Vital 710 ON and the Tuner selected, press this button to switch between the AM and FM
Bands.
With the Vital 710 ON and the Tuner selected, a press of this button will start a cycle through
the programmed Preset Channels. Each channel will play for ve seconds and then the Vital 710 will ad-
vance to the next Preset. Press the Preset Scan button again to select a Preset Channel.
With the Vital 710 ON and with any source selected, pressing this button will cut the amplier output
to selected speakers. (There will be no sound coming from the speakers.) MUTE will slowly ash on the Front
Panel Display. To un-mute the speakers, press the Mute button again.
If an external amplier is connected to the Pre-Out Jacks or if a subwoofer is connected to the Sub
Out Jacks, MUTE will also mute/un-mute the external amp or subwoofer.
With the Vital 710 ON and with any source selected, pressing this button turns on the Vital 710 Sleep
Timer. Sleep Timer durations from 90-10 minutes, in 10 minute increments, can be set by repeatedly press-
ing the Sleep button until the desired sleep timeout is set. When set, a red clock icon will appear in the
Front Panel Display and the display will dim to half brightness. (With a Sleep Timeout set, the display can be
turned OFF with the Remote or Front Panel Dimmer buttons, but cannot be set to full brightness.) To check
remaining time to OFF, press the Sleep button ONCE. The remaining time to OFF will appear in the Front
Panel Display and then return to the dimmed, normal display. TWO presses will cancel the Sleep Timeout.
With the Vital 710 ON and either the AM or FM Band selected, press this button to delete numeric
entries in Direct Tune Mode.
With the Vital 710 ON press the VOLUME button to turn volume up; press the VOLUME
button to turn the volume down. The audio output level in dB (decibels) will be displayed on the Front Panel
Display while either button is being pressed and for ve seconds after a volume adjustment is made.
With the Vital 710 power ON, press this button to select the speakers connected to the Speaker
A Terminals. If Sub A Out is set to the ON position this will also activate a subwoofer associated with Speaker
A. When selected the Front Panel Display will indicate ‘SP.A’ to show Speaker A is active.
With the Vital 710 power ON, press this button to select the speakers connected to the Speaker
B Terminals. If Sub B Out is set to the ON position this will also activate a subwoofer associated with Speaker
B. When selected the Front Panel Display will indicate ‘SP.B’ to show Speaker B is active.
In Standby or with the Vital 710 power ON, press this button to turn the Vital 710 ON, (if OFF) and select
the AM Band. The tuner will select the last tuned AM Channel.
In Standby or with the Vital 710 power ON, a press of this button will turn the Vital 710 ON, (if OFF) and
select the FM Band The tuner will select the last tuned FM Channel.
With the Vital 710 power ON, press this button to turn the unit OFF (Standby). All functions will cease
and the ON/Standby button backlight will turn OFF.
One, red LED ashes while the remote is outputting IR commands.
2 INCH MINIMUM
FOR PROPER AIR FLOW
1 INCH MIN
FOR PROPER
AIR FLOW
1 INCH MIN
FOR PROPER
AIR FLOW
ALWAYS KEEP TOP AND
BOTTOM VENTS CLEAR
TO MAINTAIN PROPER AIR FLOW,
PLACE OTHER COMPONENTS
ON SEPARATE SHELVES
VENT HOLES IN SHELF IMPROVE AIR FLOW
SP. A
Vital 710 Air Flow Requirements
The SpeakerCraft Vital 710 is designed to run cool under most normal operating conditions. However, closed
spaces such as equipment cabinets and racks can get hot with the heat generated by microprocessors and
motors in various devices. Providing proper ventilation for good air ow will help keep the temperature down
and protect not only the Vital 710 but all system components and help preserve their longevity.
When installing the Vital 710 a few easy steps should be taken to assure proper air ow:
Never block the vent holes on the top or bottom of the Vital 710.
Never remove the feet on the bottom of the Vital 710.
Leave at least 2 inches above and 1 inch on each side of the Vital 710 for free air ow.
Whenever possible, provide vent holes in the shelf under the Vital 710 to increase air ow into the bottom of
the unit.
Leave the back of the cabinet as open as possible for good air circulation.
Place other system components on separate shelves.
Install fans in cabinets and racks when equipment is generating high heat levels.
A=B=C
A
B
C
Primary
Listening
Area
Video
Display
Front
Left
Front
Right
Speaker Placement
Use the following recommendations when determining speaker placement.
The area where the user will most likely be sitting when listening to the speakers is the Primary Listening Area.
The distance between the left and right speakers should as closely equal the distance from one speaker to
the listener as possible. (A=B=C) The left and right speakers should also be equal distances from a TV or Video
Display for balance with audio/video content.
In audio/video applications when using bookshelf speakers, locating the speakers at the same height as the
TV or Video Display and at equal distances to left and right of the Video Display will create an effect where
the sound emanates from the picture.
Ideally, speaker placement should be similar to that described for bookshelf speakers. Many brands of inwall
speakers, including most SpeakerCraft models, have pivoting tweeters that can ‘focus’ the high frequency
content directly to the Primary Listening Area and compensate for sometimes less than desirable placement so
the sound will still be balanced with the Video Display.
Ceiling speakers are very popular in modern architecture. Ceiling speakers, like bookshelf or inwall speakers,
should be placed at an equal distance from each other and the Primary Listening Area. Many SpeakerCraft
ceiling speakers have pivoting tweeters that can ‘focus’ the high frequency content directly to the Primary
Listening Area and compensate for sometimes less than desirable placement so the sound will still be bal-
anced with the Video Display.
Subwoofer placement isn’t quite as critical as placement of the left and right speakers. The low frequency out-
put of a subwoofer is non-directional, so the sub can be placed almost anywhere in a room. A little bit of trial
and error may help in nding a particularly good location. Refer to the instructions provided with the sub for
additional information.
Subwoofer
Connections
Left
Speaker
Right
Speaker
16AWG Stranded
(minimum)
Speaker Wire
Control
IN
Audio
IN
White Stripe
To Positive
White Stripe
To Positive
Link S/W A
Switch ON
Sub
Audio IN
Sub
Control IN
RCA-RCA
Cable
(or appropriate)
Mini-Mini
Cable
(or appropriate)
VITAL 710
S/W A
Trigger Out
S/W A
Mono Out
Speaker & Subwoofer Connections
shows a typical application for connecting a pair of speakers to the Vital 710 Speaker A Terminals and,
if used, typical connections for adding an optional subwoofer to the Sub A Out.
Do not connect more than one pair of 4Ω speakers directly to the Vital 710. Do not connect more than
one pair of 8Ω speakers directly to the Speaker A and B Terminals at the same time. This will cause the Vital 710
to shut down and can damage the unit. This type of damage is not covered by the Warranty.
Use 16AWG (min) 2-conductor stranded speaker wire for speaker connection. (Refer to the Speaker Wire
Length Chart on Page 18 for wire runs over 150’.)
Strip approximately 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch off the ends and twist the strands together so there are no loose
ends that can cause shorts.
Loosen the Speaker A Terminals as shown in so there is enough room between the post and the col-
lar to feed the striped wire through without damaging the strands.
Tighten the post to secure the wire.
Repeat for all Speaker A Left and Right, + and -.
Conrm connection and polarity.
Connect the speaker wires to the appropriate left and right + and - terminals on the speakers.
Conrm connection and polarity.
Bare Wire Connections
shows connections for adding a powered subwoofer with a 12V Control Input to Speaker A using the
Sub A Out connections. This conguration will have the subwoofer turn ON when Speaker A is turned ON and
turn OFF when Speaker A is turned OFF. The sub will also mute when Speaker A is mute. To congure Sub A as
shown in :
There are several different ways to connect a subwoofer to an audio receiver. One is to have the re-
ceiver’s speaker level output connected to speaker level inputs on the sub. The sub then acts as a crossover,
separating the high and low frequencies with the low frequencies going to the sub and the mid and high fre-
quencies going to the connected left and right speakers. Some subs are passive (as just described), some are
amplied, some have left and right line level inputs, some are mono for a mono signal from the receiver. The
following describes a typical application for a powered sub that accepts a mono line level audio signal from
the Vital 710, with the left and right speakers connected to the Vital 710 Speaker A terminals. Please refer to the
subwoofer manufacturer’s instructions for connection and operating options for varying subwoofer applica-
tions.
Using a mono RCA-RCA cable, connect the Sub A MONO Jack on the Vital 710 to the Audio Line IN on
the subwoofer. Some subs will have adjustable crossover points to match the low frequency cut-off of
the left and right speakers. Refer to the sub manufacturer’s instructions for additional information.
Using a mono Mini-Mini Cable, connect the Sub A Trigger Out Jack on the Vital 710 to the Control IN on
the subwoofer.
Some subs may have different types of connectors for the Control IN. Be sure to maintain proper
polarity when making this connection. Refer to the sub manufacturers instructions for additional informa-
tion.
Trigger Out Polarity: TIP=+15VDC, SLEEVE=GND
Set the Link S/W 1 Switch to the ON position. This will have the Sub A Mono Out and Trigger Out turn ON/
OFF with Speaker A status. (When Speaker A is ON, Sub A Mono Out will output full-band line level audio
and Sub A Trigger Out will output a 15VDC Control Voltage. When Speaker A is OFF, both will turn OFF.
A second pair of 8Ω speakers can be connected directly to the Vital 710 using the Speaker B Terminals. This al-
lows having a second pair of speakers that can be turned ON and OFF from the Vital 710 Front Panel or Remote
Control. This application is convenient for adding a pair of patio speakers that would not be left on all the time
or a pair of speakers for another room.
Do not connect more than one pair of 4Ω speakers directly to the Vital 710. Do not connect more than
one pair of 8Ω speakers directly to the Speaker A and B Terminals at the same time. This will cause the Vital 710
to shut down and can damage the unit. This type of damage is not covered by the Warranty.
Follow all instructions for Speaker A, but this time use the Speaker B Terminals for the Left and Right Speakers
and Sub B Out for the subwoofer connections.
The previous section described connecting up to two pair of speakers to have music in two areas such as a
Great Room and an adjoining Patio. What if that’s not enough speakers? What about playing music through-
out the entire house? The following section provides connection instructions for adding up to four pair of speak-
ers to the Vital 710 for a multiroom sound system with individual room volume control.
Never connect more than one pair of 8Ω speakers directly to the Speaker A and Speaker B Termi-
nals at the same time. Doing so can damage the Vital 710. This type of damage is not covered by the Warranty.
Always use an impedance matching device such as the SpeakerCraft VSi60 Volume Control (one for each
speaker pair) to protect the Vital 710 from overload. Multiple 8Ω speaker pair can be connected by adding
one SpeakerCraft VSi60 Impedance Matching Volume Control to each speaker pair. Never connect more than
one pair of 4Ω speakers directly to the Vital 710. Multiple 4Ω speaker pair connected directly to the Vital 710
will cause the Vital 710 to shut down and can damage the Vital 710. This type of damage is not covered by the
Warranty. Multiple 4Ω speaker pair can be connected by adding one SpeakerCraft VSi60 Impedance Matching
Volume Control to each speaker pair.
The whole house music application described below, requires that two pair of speaker wire be run from the
Vital 710 location to each volume control in home runs (each run direct from the Vital 710 to each volume con-
trol). One additional pair of speaker wires will then be run from each volume control, to each of the speakers
that will be controlled by that volume control.
In new construction, the wires should be pulled before the drywall is installed. In retro-t applications, (existing
construction) the wires will need to be pulled through the walls and holes will need to be cut in the drywall for
the volume controls and speakers. It is highly recommended that an audio/video installation professional be
hired to do this type of work. Contact the retailer that the Vital 710 was purchased from for information on pro-
fessional installation.
Pull 1 run of 16AWG (min) 4-conductor stranded speaker wire from the Vital 710 location to each volume
control in a home run conguration. Leave extra length (24 inches) on both ends to work with when making
connections.
Pull 1 pair of 16AWG (min) 2-conductor stranded speaker wire from the volume control to each of the left
and right speakers that will be controlled by that volume control. Leave extra length (24 inches) on both
ends to work with when making connections.
Use the following Chart to determine the proper wire gauge based on actual wire length from the Vital 710 to
each volume control and from the volume control to the speaker pair it will be controlling:
Impedance matching volume controls can be set to compensate the overall load (number of speakers) that
the Vital 710 has to drive. This will keep the Vital 710 from overloading and shutting down. The VSi60 Volume
Control has a slide switch that needs to be set according to the Impedance Matching Chart on Page 19. Do
not mix different model impedance matching volume controls. The Vital 710 must see a consistent load to all
speakers.
The volume controls will need to be installed in proper low voltage J-boxes. Read and follow the instructions
included with the volume controls for connection and installation of the volume controls.
1 2 3 4
SPEAKER IN
VITAL 710 REAR PANEL
Speaker A
Terminals
16AWG (min) 2-Conductor Stranded
Speaker Wire
PASSIVE (NON-IMPEDANCE MATCHING)
1 IN, 4 OUT SPEAKER TERMINAL
SPEAKERCRAFT
VSI60
IMPEDANCE MATCHING
VOLUME CONROLS
SPEAKERCRAFT
AIM5 THREE CEILING
SPEAKERS
16AWG (min)
2-Conductor Stranded
Speaker Wire
Whole House Music Connections
The Vital 710 is capable of handling a 4Ω load. For 4Ω amp configuration using SpeakerCraft VSi60 Impedance Matching
Volume Controls, use Chart 1. If using another impedance matching device follow the manufacturer’s instructions for that
device.
Add up the number of 8Ω speakers that will be connected to one channel (left or right) of the amplifier or receiver.
Find that number under “Number of 8Ω Speakers” on Chart 1.
Add up the number of 4Ω speakers that will be connected to one channel (left or right) of the amplifier or receiver.
Find that number under “Number of 4Ω Speakers” on Chart 1.
On the chart, follow the column under the “Number of 8Ω Speakers” and the row next to the “Number of 4Ω Speakers”
until they intersect. Set the slide switch to the letter in that box.
The gray area indicates a setting that is slightly below the amplifier or receiver’s minimum impedance, but will most
likely work.
Number of 8Ω Speakers
Number of 4
Ω Speakers
SpeakerCraftVSi60 Slide Switch
Settings
4Ω Amp Conguration
The Example System in has four pair of SpeakerCraft AIM5 Three Ceiling Speakers connected to six SpeakerCraft
VSi60 Impedance Matching Volume Controls. The AIM5 Three are all 8Ω speakers.
To determine VSi60 Slide Switch setting, use
Chart 1.
There are four pair of 8Ω speakers. Find “4”
under the 8Ω column on the chart.
There are no 4Ω speakers. Find “0” next to the
4Ω row on the chart.
The column and row intersect at “A”.
Set the Slide Switch to “A”.
Example System 2 has one pair of 8Ω speakers
and three pair of 4Ω speakers.
To determine VSi60 Slide Switch setting, use
Chart 1.
There is one 8Ω speaker. Find “1” under the 8Ω
column on the chart.
There are three 4Ω speakers. Find “3” next to
the 4Ω row on the chart.
The column and row intersect at “B”.
Set the Slide Switch to “B”.
Connecting the Vital 710 to multiple speaker pair is pretty similar to connecting a single pair, just with more con-
nections. The big difference is the use of impedance matching volume controls and use/connection of the 1
IN, 4 OUT Speaker Terminal.
The 1 IN, 4 OUT Speaker Terminal shown in the Example System in is a generic representation of
this type of device. There are many options available for this type of device, the only requirement is that it be a
passive, (non-impedance matching) component, rated for 100 Watts, min.
Set the Slide Switches on the volume controls per the Impedance Matching Chart. (Chart 1)
The impedance setting should be the same on all volume controls.
Using 16AWG (min) 2-conductor stranded speaker wire, strip approximately 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch off the
ends and twist the strands together so there are no loose ends that can cause shorts.
Loosen the Speaker A Terminals as shown in so there is enough room between the post and the col-
lar to feed the striped wire through without damaging the strands.
Tighten the post to secure the wire.
Repeat for Speaker A Left and Right, + and -. Conrm connection and polarity.
Connect the speaker wires to the appropriate left and right, + and - Speaker IN Terminals on the 1 IN, 6 OUT
Speaker Terminal, or equivalent, as shown in . Conrm connection and polarity.
Connect the speaker wire for Room 1 to the Speaker 1 left and right, + and - OUTPUT on the 1 IN, 6 OUT
Speaker Terminal. Connect the other end to the left and right + and - INPUT on the Volume Control in Room
1. Conrm connection and polarity.
Connect the speaker wire for the Room 1 Speakers to the Volume Control left and right + and - OUTPUT.
Connect the other end to the Room 1 left and right + and - Speaker Terminals. Conrm connection and
polarity.
Install the volume control into the J-box per volume control instructions.
Repeat for the Volume Control/Speaker sets for all other rooms.
To test, set the Vital 710 to a moderate volume and play a source, (CD, Tuner, etc). Conrm audio output
from both speakers in each room. Turn the VSi60 Volume Control Knob to conrm volume UP/DOWN. Adjust
the Vital 710 Balance control full right to conrm only the right speakers are on. Adjust Vital 710 Balance
control full left to conrm only the left speakers are on. Correct connections as necessary.
For regular use, set the room volume controls to full ON. Adjust the Vital 710 to a good listening level. Leave
the Vital 710 volume control in that setting and adjust volume with the individual room volume controls.
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