Infinity Beta ES250 Main / Stereo Speaker
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1. Loosen Insert Bare End Tighten Terminal Terminal No Stripe Stripe Figure 7 This example shows how to connect bare wires to the terminals BETA E5250 Applications 1 and 2 one channel shown Receiver or Amplifier rear view Speaker rear view Figure 8 Wiring diagram shows polarity connections for one channel using Applications 1 and 2 Application 3 Figure 9 Loosen the terminals and remove the strapping bars that connect the two sets of terminals Right Rear Speaker Receiver Amplifier Left Rear Speaker Figure 10 Wiring diagram shows connections for two channels using Application 3 WALL M OUNTING The Infinity Beta ES250 speaker is designed to mount directly to a wall Each speaker has 4 keyholes in the rear to allow either left or right side placement Each speaker will require 2 1 1 2 38mm 8 wood screws fastened to a wall stud If a wall stud is unavailable install an anchor appropriate for a 1 1 2 38mm 8 screw Use the supplied template to accurately position the screws on the wall and refer to the diagrams for more assistance NOTE The customer is responsible for the correct selection and use of mounting hardware available through hardware stores that will ensure the proper and safe wall mounting of the2. from one enclosure This allows you to use a single ES250 for both the left and right rear speakers in a 7 channel system If you are using the Beta ES250 this way please follow the instructions on page 3 Application 3 Placement Application 1 When using the Beta ES250 for the surround channels in a 5 channel home theater system or for side channels in a 6 or 7 channel home theater system refer to Figures 1 and 2 The speakers should be placed perpendicular to or slightly behind the primary listening location as shown Setting the Surround Configuration Selector It is generally recommended that the selectable surround mode configuration be set to Bipole This will provide a large ambient surround sound field while allowing for precise localization of sound effects that the filmmaker has placed in the surround tracks If the side walls on which the speaker will be mounted are more than about 14 4 3m from the listening position setting the Surround Mode Configuration Switch to Monopole may offer BETA E5250 improved performance It is also recommended that the Monopole position be selected if the speakers will be mounted close to a corner as shown in Figure 2 If you are using a receiver processor with a THX surround mode and have selected the THX surround mode it may be beneficial to use the Dipole setting This is a matter of personal preference and may change depending on the individual film soundtrack It is also rec
3. AKER SYSTEM The Beta E5250 does not require any routine maintenance When needed use a soft cloth to remove any fingerprints or dust NOTE Do not use any cleaning products or polishes on the cabinet or grille SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Ranges Recommended Amplifier Power Range Sensitivity 2 83V 1 meter Nominal Impedance Crossover Frequency Low Frequency Drivers High Frequency Drivers Dimensions H x W xD Weight Beta E 250 60Hz 20kHz 3dB 50Hz 40kHz 6dB 10 150 watts 870B BQ 2 3kHz 12dB octave Dual 5 130mm CMMD Dual 1 25mm CMMD 13 3 4 x 11 13 16 x 6 7 8 350mm x 300mm x 175mm 12 5 Ib 5 7kg Infinity continually strives to update and improve existing products as well as create new ones The specifications and construction details in this and related Infinity publications are therefore subject to change without notice Declaration of Conformity CE We Harman Consumer International 2 route de Tours 72500 Chateau du Loir France declare in own responsibility that the product described in this owner s manual is in compliance with technical standards EN 61000 6 3 2001 EN 61000 6 1 2001 Robin Marshall Harman Consumer International Chateau du Loir France 12 03 BETA E5250 WOINfinity TECHNOLOGY PERFORMANCE DESIGN Infinity Systems 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury NY 11797 USA 516 674 4INF 4463 www infinitysystems
4. SERIES QO INfiniby SPEAKER SYSTEMS Owner s Guide INFINITY BETA ES250 Infinity Beta Series The Infinity Beta Series of loudspeakers continues Infinity s longstanding commitment to accurate sound reproduction Our patented Ceramic Metal Matrix Diaphragm CMMD drivers precision dividing networks and rigid heavily braced enclosures combine to deliver uncompromised performance in any stereo or multichannel home theater system The Beta ES250 is the perfect surround loudspeaker to complete any home theater system Unpacking the Speaker If you suspect damage from transit report it immediately to your dealer Keep the shipping carton and packing materials for future use PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM Choosing Proper Placement and Setup The Beta ES250 surround speaker can be used in side or rear channel applications Please refer to the placement and setup method for your application The first step is to determine the application for which your Beta ES250 surround speaker will be used If you are using the Beta ES250 for surround channels in a 5 channel home theater system or for side channels in a 6 or 7 channel home theater system Application 1 please follow the directions below If you are using the Beta ES250 as a rear speaker in a 6 or 7 channel home theater system Application 2 please follow the directions on page 3 The Beta ES250 also possesses the unique capacity to behave as two distinct loudspeakers
5. com Infinity is a registered trademark and Infinity Beta and CMMD are trademarks of Harman International Industries Incorporated THX is manufactured under license from THX Ltd Lucasfilm and THX are registered trademarks of THX Ltd Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems Inc Ceramic Metal Matrix Diaphragm CMMD patent nos 6 327 372 and 6 404 897 Part No 352611 001 02 04 2004 Harman International Industries Incorporated H A Harman International Company
6. e system volume control to a comfortable level NOTE You should hear balanced audio reproduction across the entire frequency spectrum If not check all wiring connections or consult the authorized Infinity dealer from whom you purchased the system for more help When the Beta ES250 speakers are used as part of a Dolby Digital or DTS multichannel home theater system with a powered subwoofer it is recommended that you set your receiver processor speaker mode to small or high pass for all channels connected to a Beta ES250 In addition some receivers processors allow you to adjust the high pass frequency for the small or high pass setting If your receiver processor has this capability it is recommended that you set the high pass frequency to between 80Hz and 120Hz Consult your receiver processor manual for more information about these adjustments The placement and setup instructions in this manual are written in general terms to cover most typical installations We realize that each room is different and that your specific installation may require some modification to these guidelines You can be sure that If you need to install the speakers outside the guidelines in the manual they will still deliver excellent sound with any music or film soundtrack Feel free to experiment with the Surround Mode Selector Switch to determine the best settings in your room with your system 6 BETAES250 CARE OF YOUR SPE
7. l speaker in a 6 or 7 channel system it is recommended that the Surround Mode Configuration Switch be set to Bipole as shown in Figure 6 Placement Application 3 The Beta ES250 also possesses the unique capacity to behave as two distinct loudspeakers from one enclosure This allows you to use a single ES250 for both the left and right rear speakers ina 7 channel system To utilize the ES250 in this application follow these simple steps 1 Decide where you want to mount the speaker Ideally it should be mounted in the center of the rear wall similar to how it would be mounted in a 6 channel system Fig 4 2 Loosen the terminals and remove the strapping bars that connect the two sets of terminals Fig 9 3 To ensure proper left right connections make sure that the speaker is in the upright position The label on the back of the speaker should be readable not upside down 4 Connect the speaker wire for the RIGHT REAR speaker to the top set of terminals Fig 10 5 Connect the speaker wire for the LEFT REAR speaker to the bottom set of terminals Fig 10 6 Set the mode configuration switch to the Bipole position Fig 6 oil o U Left Center Right Infinity Front Front Subwoofer Channel Channel Channel optional Rear Center Channel L Figure 4 This overhead view shows a typical home theater plan with a single rear center surround channel 3 Cal o _ Left Center Right Infinity Front Fro
8. nt Subwoofer Channel Channel Channel optional i Left Right C Side Side Channel Channel Left Rear Channel L Right Rear Channel Figure 5 This overhead view shows a typical home theater plan when using two rear channel speakers H BIPOLE X MONOPOLE 17a DIPOLE Figure 6 Surround mode configuration switch BETA E5250 WIRING THE SYSTEM IMPORTANT Make sure all equipment is turned off before making any connections For speaker connections use a high quality speaker wire with polarity coding The side of the wire with a ridge or other coding is usually considered positive polarity i e Heavier gauge wire should be used when more than 50 feet 15m of speaker wire is required The wire channels on the rear of the Beta ES250 will accommodate most types of 14 to 18 gauge wire NOTE If desired consult your local Infinity dealer about speaker wire and connection options To ensure proper polarity connect each terminal on the back of the amplifier or receiver to the respective red terminal on each speaker as shown in Figure 8 Connect the black terminals in a similar way See the owner s guides that were included with your amplifier or receiver to confirm connection procedures IMPORTANT Do not reverse polarities i e to or to when making connections Doing so will cause poor imaging and diminished bass response Red Black e
9. ommended that the Dipole setting be used with older recordings that are only recorded with a Dolby Pro Logic not the newer Dolby Digital soundtrack Figures 1 and 2 These overhead views show typical home theater plans 3 Cel g _ Left Center Right Infinity Front Front Subwoofer Channel Channel Channel optional Figure 1 Infinity Subwoofer E optional Left Center Front Channel Channel Channel Figure 2 IMPORTANT NOTE The set of drivers closer to the monopole setting indicator in Figure 3 should be installed toward the front of the room It does not matter whether the tweeter is positioned above or below the woofer This will ensure proper operation and performance should the Monopole or Dipole position on the surround mode configuration switch be selected GW BIPOLE N MONOPOLE aN DIPOLE Figure 3 Surround mode configuration switch Placement Application 2 When using the Beta ES250 as a rear speaker s in a 6 or 7 channel home theater system refer to Figures 4 and 5 The speaker s should be mounted on the rear wall facing the listening area between the side channel speakers If you are using one rear speaker it should be mounted as close as possible to the center of the listening area When using two rear speakers they should be spaced evenly within the width of the listening area Setting the Surround Configuration Selector When used as a rear channe
10. speakers Step 1 Position the supplied wall mount template on the wall in the desired speaker location Make two markings per speaker 11 13 16 300mm 8 3 8 213mm 4 3 16 107mm 2 7 16 A 13 3 4 349mm Wire Channel Figure 11 Step 2 Fasten 2 1 1 2 38mm 8 wood screws to the wall using the markings placed in Step 1 as your guide Leave a 3 16 5mm space between the wall and screwhead If a wall stud is not available use an appropriate anchor Step 3 Attach speaker wire as shown on page 4 Step 4 Place the speaker on the wall by aligning the upper two keyholes on the back of the speaker to the screwheads on the wall Once positioned properly the speaker should slide down slightly and become secure IMPORTANT NOTE The set of drivers closer to the monopole setting indicator in Figure 3 should be installed toward the front of the room It does not matter whether or not the tweeter is positioned above or below the woofer This will ensure proper Operation and performance should the Monopole or Dipole position on the surround mode configuration switch be selected BETA E5250 FINAL ADJUSTMENTS Check the speakers for playback first by setting the system volume control to a minimum level and then by applying power to your audio system Play a favorite music or video segment and increase th
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