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1. 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Turn down master volume control to lower overall range Set bass and treble flat use controls sparingly Turn CC 3 VOICE MATCHING controls towards see page 5 Turn CC 3 VOICE MATCHING controls towards see page 5 Connect wires only when audio system power is off See A V preamplifier s or receiver s owner s manual for operation and further help SPECIFICATIONS PERFORMANCE DATA Frequency Range 80 20 000 Hz Sensitivity 91 dB 2 83 V and 1 m anechoic conditions Impedance 8Q Maximum Peak Output 111 dB spl on program Amplifier Requirements Recommended for use with amplifiers 10 150W 8 0 DRIVE UNITS Low Mid Frequency 2 x 514 125 mm high efficiency ultra linear long throw magnetically shielded drive units High Frequency 1 25 mm soft dome high efficiency neodymium magnet magnetically shielded tweeter Crossover Frequency 2 500 Hz VOICE MATCHING CONTROLS Adjustment Range HIGH 6 dB 3 20 KHz MID 6dB 400 Hz 3 kHz DIMENSIONS Width 1814 470 mm Height 6 14 165 mm Depth 734 197 mm Weight 16 lb 7 3 kg Infinity CC 3 Center Channel Speaker Owner s Manual 7 LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY Who is protected by the warranty Your Infinity warranty protects the original retail purchaser and all subsequent owners for a period of five 5 years2. Infinity CENTER CHANNEL Model CC 3 2 Way Center Channel Speaker Owners Manual VOICE MATCHING FLEXIBLE PLACEMENT ABOUT THIS MANUAL PARTS LIST TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NOT ENCLOSED INTRODUCTION The Infinity CC 3 is a low profile 2 way speaker system created specifically for center channel use It features extended high frequency response and fine adjustment voice matching controls all designed to help seamlessly integrate the sound of the CC 3 with other speakers in your home theater system This highly efficient magnetically shielded speaker requires minimal power to produce sound levels greater than those heard in a movie theater The accompanying speaker stand allows a vertical tilt range of 25 degrees for ideal sound coverage whether placed on top of or below the television Please read the remaining pages before connecting and operating the CC 3 speaker Maximum performance is dependent on following these instructions as well as those listed in the owner s manuals of associated components in your home theater system Save these instructions for future reference These speakers are covered by a limited five year warranty so save the bill of sale to protect your purchase and aid in any service related questions UNPACKING THE SPEAKER Finish unpacking the speaker and check the contents If you suspect damage from transit report it immediately to your dealer and or delivery service Keep the
3. parts and labor for all speaker components from any failure as a result of an original manufacturing defect so long as 1 your Infinity loudspeakers were purchased within the fifty states of the U S A or by military personnel from an authorized military outlet and 2 the original dated bill of sale is presented whenever service is required during the warranty period This warranty does not apply to products purchased elsewhere other purchasers should contact their local Infinity distributor for warranty information What does the Infinity warranty cover Except as specified below this warranty covers all defects in original materials and workmanship The following are not covered damage caused by accident misuse abuse neglect product modification damage occurring during shipment damage caused by failure to follow instructions in the owner s manual including failure to perform recommended periodic or routine maintenance damage resulting from repairs by someone not authorized by Infinity claims based upon any misrepresentations by the sellers and any Infinity product on which the serial number has been altered defaced or removed Who pays for what During the period of this warranty subject to the above conditions Infinity will pay all of the labor and material expenses to repair a warrantable defect How can warranty service be obtained In the event that your loudspeaker s should require service you should first contact t
4. to help match the sound coming from the front left and right speakers NOTE The normal O center position is typically the best match when using other Infinity speakers in your home theater system Receiver or Amplifier CC 3 rear view rear view Center Out A red terminal black terminal TESTING THE SPEAKER After placing and wiring the speakers turn on audio system power Follow the instructions packed with your A V preamplifier or receiver to calibrate the Dolby Pro Logic channels Most components include a built in test tone to help you balance the sound levels to all speakers in your system During calibration verify that the CC 3 center channel speaker reproduces the test tone If not check the wiring connections and see the Troubleshooting chart on the next page for help Once calibration is complete audition a variety of home theater selections and listen to the sound quality of the dialogue reproduced by the CC 3 If you feel the CC 3 is too bright you can reduce it by adjusting the HIGH control see Figure 6 from the normal 0 center position towards the setting Conversely if you want more CEE brightness rotate the level control towards the setting In a similar way adjust the MID control to increase or decrease midrange frequencies CC 3 rear view CC 3 VOICE MATCHING CONTROLS VOICE MATC
5. HING o Infinity CC 3 Center Channel Speaker Owner s Manual 5 SYMPTOM No sound Distortion with volume control near minimum Distortion on music peaks or sound effects e g pops or rapping noise Dialogue sounds dull Buzz hum or crackle when connecting wires Buzz or hum when A V preamplifier or receiver is on 6 Infinity CC 3 Center Channel Speaker Owner s Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Power is off Pro Logic decoder is off Speaker not connected Defective A V preampli fier or receiver Shorted speaker wires Dynamic soundtrack e g explosions causes speaker to bottom out Tone controls are set too high CC 3 is too bright Connecting wires with power on causes transient signal spikes Grounding problem CARE OF YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM The CC 3 cabinet does not require any routine care Its durable finish is easy to clean with a standard cleaning product should you need to remove fingerprints or dust DO NOT USE POLISHES Clean the grille by gentle vacuuming SOLUTION 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 See A V preamplifier s or receiver s owner s manual for operation and further help Connect speaker see pages 4 and 5 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Repair defective A V preamplifier or recelver Check or repair wiring see pages 4 and 5
6. e product Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state NOTE In the event that there is a difference between this warranty and the provisions in any advertisements product brochure or packaging cartons the terms of this warranty will prevail Infinity constantly strives to update and improve existing products as well as create new ones Therefore the specifications and construction details in this and related Infinity publications are subject to change without notice 1996 Infinity Systems Inc 20630 Nordhoff Street Chatsworth CA 91311 USA 818 407 0228 e FAX 818 709 9486 www infinitysystems com Infinity is a registered trademark of Infinity Systems Inc Dolby and Pro Logic are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp 8 Infinity CC 3 Center Channel Speaker Owner s Manual Infinity Infinity Systems Inc 20630 Nordhoff Street Chatsworth CA 91311 USA 818 407 0228 e FAX 818 709 9486 www infinitysystems com PIN 332154 001
7. g the speaker you are ready to connect it to your system First turn off all audio system power Use high quality speaker wire to make the connections Consult the owner s manuals included with your amplifier receiver or television for connection and operation procedures When using the CC 3 for center channel reproduction set the center channel mode on a Dolby Pro Logic preamplifier or A V receiver to NORMAL This will route the low frequencies below 100 Hz away from the center channel speaker to the front left and right speakers Observe polarities when making speaker connections as shown in Figures 4 below and 5 on the next page Connect the appropriate terminal on the back of the amplifier receiver or television to the respective red terminal on the CC 3 speaker Similarly connect the black terminals in the same way Do not reverse polarities i e to or to when making connections CC 3 rear view Loosen Terminal Insert Bare End End Tighten Terminal CONNECTING SPEAKERS DIRECTLY TO WIRES 4 Infinity CC 3 Center Channel Speaker Owner s Manual Figure 5 This wiring diagram shows polarity connections for a center channel connection also see the owner s manual that came with your amplifier receiver or television VERIFY TEST TONE ADJUST VOICE MATCHING Figure 6 The CC 3 includes VOICE MATCHING controls on the rear
8. he Infinity dealer from whom the product was purchased or if this is not practical contact Customer Service in writing at Infinity Systems Inc 20630 Nordhoff Street Chatsworth CA 91311 USA or by calling us at 818 407 0228 FAX 818 709 9486 We may direct you to an authorized service center for Infinity product or ask you to send them to us for repair In either case you will have to present your original dated bill of sale to establish warranty coverage Do not send your speaker s to us without prior authorization from our Customer Service department You are responsible for transporting your product to either Infinity or an authorized service center and for payment of all shipping charges however Infinity will pay the return shipping charges in the event you return the product to us if the repairs are covered by the warranty If you experience difficulty in transporting your product or are in need of packing materials please advise us and we may be able to suggest alternative procedures and or adequate packaging materials LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranties including fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability are limited in duration to the length of the warranty period for your product LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Infinity is not responsible for an incidental or consequential damage of any kind Our liability is limited to the repair or replacement at our option of a defectiv
9. ision in its enclosed stand The speaker can also be placed on a shelf directly above the set or below it and tilted up see Figure 3 TILTING THE SPEAKER IMPORTANT Figure 3 The CC 3 center channel speaker can be tilted up or down in its stand PLACEMENT The CC 3 center channel speaker is designed for easy placement on top of a television via the enclosed stand as shown in Figure 2 If the top of the television is not deep enough place the CC 3 on a shelf directly above it Or place the speaker on a shelf below the set and tilt the CC 3 up in its stand towards listeners refer to Figure 3 If needed the enclosed stand allows you to tilt the speaker across a 25 degree range i e 18 up and 7 down as shown in Figure 3 DO NOT EXCEED THE TILT RANGE Doing so may cause the speaker to fall out of its stand CC 3 Tilt Range Side View Tilt Down when on top of TV No Tilt normal use Tilt Up when below TV do not exceed maximum up tilt when top of grille is level do not exceed maximum down tilt when bottom of grille touches bumper Infinity CC 3 Center Channel Speaker Owner s Manual 3 TURN OFF ALL POWER IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Figure 4 The CC 3 center channel speaker features gold plated terminals that can be connected in several different ways e g banana plugs spade terminals and direct wiring as shown here WIRING THE SYSTEM After placin
10. shipping carton and packing materials for future use Please verify that the package contains the following items 1 CC 3 Center Channel Speaker 1 Speaker Stand 1 Owner s Manual 1 Warranty Card You may also need the following tools and supplies High quality speaker wire Wire strippers Banana plugs or spade terminals if desired Infinity CC 3 Center Channel Speaker Owner s Manual 1 is the main focus Figure 1 The CC 3 center channel speaker can be placed on top of a PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM To help plan your home theater system study the layout in Figure 1 which represents a typical living room where the home theater system CC 3 for Center television or on shelf directly on top or below TV above or below the set Front Left Front Right on shelf on shelf Optional Rear Left Subwoofer on floor Surround on stand 2 Infinity CC 3 Center Channel Speaker Owner s Manual Listening Area For best results the CC 3 center channel speaker should be placed horizontally in its stand on top of the television or on a shelf directly above the set see Placement on the next page Or if space is at a premium an alternate location is below the television on a shelf Make sure the CC 3 faces the viewing audience Rear Right Surround on stand Figure 2 This example shows the CC 3 center channel speaker being placed on top of a telev
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