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Home Cinema™
TLX CSS-SP1000
simple setup guide

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read first! Important Safety Precautions!


never be blocked by placing the 16. Overloading. Do not overload
CAUTION product on a bed, sofa, rug or other wall outlets, extension cords or
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK similar surface. This product should integral convenience receptacles, as
DO NOT OPEN not be placed in a built-in installa- this can result in a risk of fire or
tion such as a bookcase or rack electric shock.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, unless proper ventilation is provided 17. Object and Liquid Entry. Never
do not remove the grounding plug
on the power cord, or use any plug
or the manufacturer’s instructions push objects of any kind into this
or extension cord that does not have have been adhered to. product through openings, as they
a grounding plug provided. 9. Heat. The product should be situ- may touch dangerous voltage points or
Make certain that the ated away from heat sources such as short-out parts that could result in a
AC outlet is properly grounded.
radiators, heat registers, stoves or fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid
Do not use an adapter plug
with this product. other products that produce heat. If of any kind on the product.
placed near an amplifier, check with 18. Damage Requiring Service.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to the manufacturer for applicability. Unplug this product from the wall
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s 10. Power Sources. This product outlet and refer servicing to
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
should be operated only from the qualified service personnel under the
type of power source indicated on following conditions:
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the the marking label. If you are not a. The power-supply cord or the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the sure of the type of power supply to plug has been damaged; or
literature accompanying the appliance. your home, consult your product b. Objects have fallen onto, or
dealer or local power company. For liquid has been spilled into, the
1. Read Instructions. All the safety products intended to operate from product; or
and operating instructions should be battery power, or other sources, refer c. The product has been exposed to
read before the product is operated. to the operating instructions. rain or water; or
2. Retain Instructions. The safety 11. Grounding or Polarization. This d. The product does not operate
and operating instructions should be product may be equipped with a normally when following the operat-
retained for future reference. polarized alternating-current line ing instructions. Adjust only those
3. Heed Warnings. All warnings on plug (a plug having one blade wider controls that are covered by
the product and in the operating than the other). This plug will fit the operating instructions, as an
instructions should be adhered to. into the power outlet only one way. improper adjustment of other con-
4. Follow Instructions. All operat- This is a safety feature. If you are trols may result in damage and will
ing and use instructions should be unable to insert the plug fully into often require extensive work by a
followed. the outlet, try reversing the plug. If qualified technician to restore the
5. Water and Moisture. The product the plug should still fail to fit, con- product to its normal operation; or
should not be used near water – for tact your electrician to replace your e. The product has been dropped, or
example, near a bathtub, washbowl, obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the the enclosure damaged; or
kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet safety purpose of the polarized plug. f. The product does not appear to
basement or near a swimming pool, 12. Power-Cord Protection. Power- operate normally or exhibits a
and the like. supply cords should be routed so marked change in performance.
6. Accessories. Do not place this that they are not likely to be walked 19. Attachments. Do not use
product on an unstable cart, stand, on or pinched by items placed upon attachments not recommended by
tripod, bracket or table. The product or against them, paying particular the product manufacturer, as they
may fall, causing serious injury attention to cords at plugs, con- may cause hazards.
to a child or adult, and serious venience receptacles and the 20. Replacement Parts. When
damage to the product. Use only point where they exit from the replacement parts are required, be
with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or product. sure the service technician has used
table recommended by the 13. Cleaning. Unplug this product replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the from the wall outlet before clean- manufacturer or that have the same
product. Any mounting of the prod- ing. Do not use liquid cleaners or characteristics as the original part.
uct should follow the manufacturer’s aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth Unauthorized substitutions may
instructions, and should use a for cleaning. result in fire, electric shock or other
mounting accessory recommended by 14. Nonuse Periods. The power cord hazards.
the manufacturer. of the product should be unplugged 21. Safety Check. Upon completion
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting. The from the outlet when left unused for of any service or repairs to this
product should be mounted on a long periods of time. product, ask the service technician
wall or ceiling only when and as 15. Lightning. For added protection to perform safety checks to deter-
recommended by the manufacturer. for this product during a lightning mine that the product is in proper
8. Ventilation. Slots and openings storm, or when it is left unattended operating condition.
in the cabinet are provided for and unused for long periods of time, 22. Servicing. Do not attempt to
ventilation and to ensure reliable unplug it from the wall outlet and service this product yourself, as
operation of the product and to disconnect the antenna or cable opening or removing covers may
protect it from overheating, and system. This will prevent damage to expose you to dangerous voltage or
these openings must not be blocked the product due to lightning and other hazards. Refer all servicing to
or covered. The openings should power-line surges. qualified service personnel.
Part No. JBLULA 6/96
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included

Two satellite speakers. One 8", 75-watt powered One center speaker.
subwoofer.

One pair of surround speakers.


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one. Speaker Placement


Satellites Center Subwoofer

0-2 ft.

Surround Speakers

5 – 6 ft.

Mounting Options
Surrounds

On shelves. Wall mount integrated into


speaker.*

* The customer is responsible


for proper selection and use
of mounting hardware, avail-
able through hardware stores,
to properly and safely wall-
mount the speakers.
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two. Speaker Connections


Connection Tips
Separate and strip the ends of identically: (+) on the speaker
the speaker wire as shown. to (+) on the amplifier and (–)
Speakers and electronics ter- on the speaker to (–) on the
minals have corresponding (+) amplifier. Wiring “out of phase”
and (–) terminals. It is impor- results in thin sound, weak
tant to connect both speakers bass and a poor stereo image.

Speaker level

Right Left
Surround Receiver Surround
Right Left
+ Front Center Front +
+ – + – – +
– –

Right Left
Surround Surround
+ – – +

Subwoofer

Speaker-Level Input
(from amplifier)
Right Left
+ – – +

Right Front Left Front

+ +
Speaker-Level Output
– –
(to external speakers)

Center
Speaker

+ –
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three. Operation
Mode Procedure LED Status
Off Receiver/amplifier off Off
On Receiver/amplifier on and playing program material Green
Standby Simply turn off your receiver/amplifier. The subwoofer will Red
turn off after approximately five minutes. The subwoofer
will turn on when your receiver/amplifier begins playing again.

Volume

Volume Volume

min max min max

Crossover Frequency
The crossover-frequency knob this adjustment to find the being sent to your satellite
determines the highest fre- crossover frequency that speakers. This means that
quency your subwoofer will sounds best with your your satellites won’t have
reproduce. It allows a seam- speakers. When using the to try and reproduce the
less transition from the speaker-level connections, information the subwoofer
subwoofer to the satellite the crossover adjustment will is playing.
speakers. Experiment with also limit the low frequencies
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Troubleshooting
If there is no sound from Make sure none of the • Make sure that the sub-
any of the speakers, check speaker wires are frayed, cut woofer is plugged into an
the following: or punctured. active electrical outlet.
• Receiver/amplifier is on and • Powered subwoofer is
If the system plays at low
a source is playing. plugged in and is in the “On”
volumes but shuts off as
• Powered subwoofer is position.
volume is increased, check
plugged in and is in the “On” the following: If there is no sound from
position. the surround speakers,
• Check all wires and con-
• Check all wires and con- check the following:
nections between receiver/
nections between receiver/ amplifier and speakers. Make • Check all wires and con-
amplifier and speakers. Make sure all wires are connected. nections between receiver/
sure all wires are connected. Make sure none of the amplifier and speakers. Make
Make sure none of the speaker speaker wires are frayed, cut sure all wires are connected.
wires are frayed, cut or or punctured. Make sure none of the
punctured. • If more than one pair of speaker wires are frayed, cut
• Review proper operation of main speakers is being used, or punctured.
your receiver/amplifier. check the minimum imped- • Review proper operation of
If there is no sound coming ance requirements of your your receiver/amplifier and its
from one speaker, check the receiver/amplifier. surround-sound features.
following: • Make sure the movie or TV
If there is low bass output,
• Check the “Balance” control show you are watching is
check the following:
on your receiver/amplifier. recorded in Dolby* surround.
• Make sure the connections
• Check all wires and con- If it is not, check to see if
to the left and right “Speaker
nections between receiver/ your receiver/amplifier has
Inputs” have the correct
amplifier and speakers. Make other surround modes you
polarity (+ and –).
sure all wires are connected. may use.
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Specifications
TLX CSS-SP1000 Center Channel Surrounds
System Recommended Power Recommended Power
Frequency Response 10 – 100 watts 10 – 35 watts
45Hz – 20kHz (±3dB) Frequency Response Frequency Response
90Hz – 20kHz (–6dB) 120Hz – 16kHz (–6dB)
Left and Right Nominal Impedance Nominal Impedance
Speakers 8 ohms 8 ohms
Sensitivity Sensitivity
Recommended Power 90dB @ 1 watt/1 meter 87dB @ 1 watt/1 meter
10 – 70 watts Crossover Frequency Dimensions (H x W x D)
Frequency Response 7.5kHz (midrange to tweeter) 6 x 6-3/8 x 5-1/2 inches
75Hz – 20kHz (–6dB) Tweeter 152 x 162 x 140mm
Nominal Impedance One 10mm titanium-laminate Weight
8 ohms dome, video shielded 3 lbs/1.4 kg
Sensitivity Midrange
88dB @ 1 watt/1 meter Dual 4-1/2", video shielded
Crossover Frequency Subwoofer
Dimensions (H x W x D)
3kHz (midrange to tweeter) 6-1/2 x 18-1/2 x 6-1/8 inches Amplifier
Tweeter 165 x 470 x 156mm 75 watts RMS
One 10mm titanium-laminate Weight Frequency Response
dome, video shielded 10 lbs/4.5 kg 45Hz – 150Hz (–6dB)
Midrange Crossover Frequency
One 5-1/4" 50Hz – 200Hz
Dimensions (H x W x D) (continuously variable)
11 x 6-1/2 x 7-1/4 inches Woofer
279 x 165 x 184mm 8" bass reflex
Weight Dimensions (H x W x D)
7 lbs/3.2 kg 13-1/2 x 14-3/4 x 15-1/8 inches
343 x 375 x 384mm
Weight
Refinements may be made on occasion to existing products 26 lbs/ 11.8 kg
without notice, but will always meet or exceed original specifi-
cations unless otherwise stated.

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