TerraTec HomeArena TXR 884 User manual

English Manual
Version: 19.07.03

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HomeArena TXR 884
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Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 4
1.1. Package content........................................................................................................ 4
1.2. System requirements ................................................................................................ 4
1.3. Front view of HomeArena TXR 884 ..............................................................................5
1.4. Rear view of subwoofer, HomeArena TXR 884.............................................................5
2. Installation .................................................................................................................... 6
2.1. Positioning the speakers ........................................................................................... 6
2.2. Connection to your audio source ................................................................................7
2.3. Connecting the speakers ........................................................................................... 8
2.4. Using the controls ..................................................................................................... 9
3. Safety information ........................................................................................................ 11
4. Safety when handling power supplies........................................................................... 11
5. Reference......................................................................................................................12
5.1. ConnX.1™ ................................................................................................................12
5.2. SurFE™ .................................................................................................................... 13
5.3. Dolby Digital............................................................................................................. 13
5.4. DTS...........................................................................................................................14
5.5. Dolby Digital EX ........................................................................................................ 14
6. Electromagnetic Compatibility ...................................................................................... 15
7. FCC declaration............................................................................................................. 15
8. Limited warranty ...........................................................................................................16
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the HomeArena TXR 884.
The HomeArena TXR 884 is a complete 7.1 loudspeaker system with integrated amplifier (not a
decoder), offering you fantastic audio quality from your PC sound card or your DVD player.
This manual provides you with information on setting up your HomeArena TXR 884 speaker
system, tips on speaker positioning and instructions for using the integrated amplifier.
1.1.Package content
Your HomeArena speaker system package should contain the following documentation and
hardware:
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1 x subwoofer with integrated 8-channel amplifier
7 x satellite speakers with cables
7 x stands for satellite speakers
4 x wall bracket kit for 4 satellite speakers
5 x 3.5 mm stereo cables jack to cinch
5 x stereo cables cinch to stereo cinch (2 RCA-2 RCA)
1 x Getting Started guide
1 x CD
1 x registration card
1 x Service request form
If the package is incomplete or the contents damaged, please contact your retailer as soon as
possible.
1.2. System requirements
PC with sound card (e.g. TerraTec Aureon series) or DVD player with integrated decoder and
5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 line level outputs or any other audio source with appropriate analog outputs.
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1.3. Front view of HomeArena TXR 884
(Image only for purposes of illustration)
1.4. Rear view of subwoofer, HomeArena TXR 884
(Image only for purposes of illustration)
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2. Installation
2.1. Positioning the speakers
Removable desktop speaker stands and four brackets for wall mounting are supplied with
your HomeArena TXR 884 speaker system.
To attach a speaker to a stand or wall bracket, push the speaker onto the bracket/stand. This
is shown in the sketch below.
The following section contains tips on positioning the speakers:
Front left, front right:
The speakers are located in front of your listening position (e.g. on both sides of your TV or
monitor) and are at a slight angle to you.
Surround left, surround right:
The speakers are to the side of your listening position and are at a slight angle to you. You can
also mount the speakers on a side wall using the wall brackets.
Rear left, rear right:
The speakers are located behind your listening position (e. g. mounted on a rear wall) and at a
slight angle to you. You can also mount the speakers on floor stands. You can find these at
any good specialist dealer.
Subwoofer:
Subwoofers are located on the floor so that you can easily reach the controls and connect the
subwoofer to its source (PC or DVD player).
Center:
The speakers are directly in front of your listening position (e.g. on your TV/monitor) and at
the same height as your front speakers.
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2.2. Connection to your audio source
You can connect any analog source to your HomeArena TXR 884. On the following pages, you
will find recommendations for connections and controller settings for a number of audio
sources.
Use the supplied cinch - minijack (3.5 mm) cable or a cinch - cinch cable to connect your au-
dio source to your HomeArena TXR 884 speaker system.
Depending on your audio source, the HomeArena TXR 884 will optimize output (see diagram).
Make sure that the output setting of your source is set so that it matches the number of con-
nected speakers you are using.
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2.3. Connecting the speakers
Connecting up the speakers of your HomeArena TXR 884 is really easy. Stick the supplied
sticker on the speaker cables and the rear of the speaker as shown in the diagram. This gives
you full control over which speakers are connected to which cables or which speaker must
still be connected.
Connect one of the seven satellites with the subwoofer unit which houses the amplifier and
the subwoofer speaker. For this, use the speaker cable connected to each speaker.
The three satellite speakers with the shorter cables are the left and right front and center
speakers.
The four satellite speakers with longer cables are left and right surround speakers and the left
and right rear speakers.
You can find information on positioning your speakers in the section 2.1 “Positioning the
speakers”.
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2.4. Using the controls
The following controls for your HomeArena TXR 884 are located on the front of your sub-
woofer.
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3
4
(Image only for purposes of illustration)
1 Volume:
Switches the unit on and off and sets the total volume, also for the front speakers. When the
unit is switched on, the Power display on the front panel lights up.
2 Centre:
Regulates the volume of the center speakers.
3 Rear:
Regulates the volume of the rear speakers (surround and back surround).
4 Sub:
Regulates the volume of the subwoofer.
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The following controls for your speaker system are located on the rear side of your subwoofer.
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(Image only for purposes of illustration)
5 INPUT TYPE:
Switches between the Stereo-AUX inputs (Out key) and X.1 multichannel inputs (In key).
6 ConnX.1:
Controls which multichannel inputs are to be used. Here, you should set the number of chan-
nels which you have connected from your source.
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