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USER MANUAL NANOSAT SYSTEM MIRAGE SPEAKERS

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ENGLISH: Important safety instructions - Read carefully! Caution: To prevent the risk of electrical shock, match wide blades of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Read Instructions: All safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions: Safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product & operation instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should be followed. Cleaning: Unplug the product from the wall before cleaning. Do not use aerosol or liquid cleaners, just a damp cloth. Attachments: Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Water and Moisture: Do not use this product near water. Ventilation: Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation and protect it from overheating so they must not be blocked or covered by placing the product on a bed, sofa or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to. Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, call your local power company. Grounding or Polarization: This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug. This plug will fit the power outlet in only one way as a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug, try reversing it. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug. Power Cord Protection: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product. Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords, as this can result in a risk of electrical shock. Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that can result in a fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as openings or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Heat: This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Non-Use Periods: The power cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. Damage Requiring Service: The product should be serviced by qualified personnel when: A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or C. The product has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. Product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. F. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.

MIRAGE® NANOSAT® SYSTEM

Please take the time to read all of the instructions contained in this manual to make certain your system is properly installed and functioning correctly. Please retain the carton and packing materials for this MIRAGE product to protect it in the event it ever has to be shipped to a service center for repairs. Product received damaged by a service center that has been shipped by an end user in anything other than the original packaging will be repaired, refurbished, and properly packaged for return shipment at the end user’s expense. INTRODUCTION We are proud to welcome you as a new owner of a MIRAGE speaker. The finest components and materials are manufactured to exacting standards and tested with sophisticated manufacturing and quality control techniques to ensure exceptional performance that is superior to systems costing several times their price. This approach to the development of the MIRAGE system has resulted in a significant improvement over other system designs in terms of performance and aesthetics.

The main goal of this series was to provide a product with the most natural, accurate performance and seamless, home theater blending. This was accomplished by using MIRAGE’s proprietary OMNIPOLAR technology in 5 identical satellites. OMNIPOLAR technology produces the same amount of direct and reflected sound as live events for the most realistic experience of either music or home theater. Five identical satellites for the front, center and surround channels guarantee the same tonal and timbre characteristics to further enhance the life-like, OMNIPOLAR experience. WHAT EXACTLY IS OMNIPOLAR? OMNIPOLAR technology uses natural room reflections to create a greater sense of realism. This realism is accomplished by recreating the same ratio of direct to reflected sound found in nature, 70% reflected and 30% direct. A traditional speaker can only produce 30% reflected sound. It is the required additional reflected sound provided by an OMNIPOLAR speaker that creates the OMNIPOLAR threedimensional sound experience.

1. Arrange the 5 NANOSATs and NANOSUB in a Home Theater

configuration: Use one NANOSAT for the left, center, right, rear left and rear right channels and one NANOSUB. See Diagram 4 and 5 2. Connect all five satellites with speaker wire to their respective speaker outputs in back of the amplifier/receiver. Be sure to respect the polarity of the wire. Connect the speaker wire from the positive (RED +) terminal on the receiver/amplifier to the positive (RED+) terminal on the satellite. Connect the negative (BLACK-) terminal on the receiver/ amplifier to the negative (BLACK-) terminal on the satellite. See Diagram 1

3. Connect the subwoofer from the Subwoofer Output on the back of

the A/V Receiver or processor to the input on the subwoofer. See Diagram 6. Note: if your A/V Receiver is not equipped with a Subwoofer Output, run an additional set of speaker wires from your A/V receiver’s Left and Right Front speaker outputs to the High Level Inputs on the back of the subwoofer. See Diagram 6

4. MIRAGE suggests using the Small setting in the bass management

set-up of your Dolby Digital system for all speakers.

5. MIRAGE suggests setting the bass management crossover of your

A/V Receiver or processor to 120Hz. (Or as close to 120Hz as possible). If your A/V Receiver or processor does not have a variable crossover, please proceed to the next step.

6. Balance the sound output of the speakers by using the pink noise

test pattern generated by your A/V Receiver or processor, adjusting the system so all speakers produce the same output level.

7. When setting your subwoofer level, be sure that the setting on your

A/V Receiver or processor remains as close to flat as possible. Boosting or cutting the subwoofer output on your A/V Receiver or processor may produce poor sound quality. Instead, use volume control on the back of the NANOSUB for fine tuning. You are now ready to enjoy your MIRAGE NANOSAT System. OWNERS MANUAL IN-DEPTH INSTRUCTIONS Stand Mount Options This series provides a large choice of installation options to integrate into any decor. The bottom of the NANOSAT is designed to clip onto the optional MS-STB-1 stand. Please refer to the MS-STB-1 owners’ manual for more detailed instructions. Wall Mount Options For wall mount installations, the NANOSAT is equipped with a mounting bracket that can be used to mount the speaker securely to a vertical surface. The bracket is shipped already attached to the speaker. Carefully drive a #8 screw into a stud in the wall, leaving approximately ¼ inch of the screw exposed, then mount the NANOSAT like you would a picture. Note: Failure to attach the screw safely to a secure spot on the wall can result is damage or injury. See Diagram 2. When mounting the speaker at a height of under six feet, orient the NANOSAT in an upright position. Slide the head of the screw into the wide portion of the channel opening and slide the NANOSAT downward until it sits in position. See Diagrams 2, 3 When mounting the speaker at a height of over six feet, orient the NANOSAT in an upside down position so the grill is facing the floor and use the bottom key-way channel. Slide the head of the screw into the wide portion of the channel opening and slide the NANOSAT downward until it sits in position. See Diagrams 2, 3 The speaker can also be angled by slightly loosening the screw on the bottom of the NANOSAT and swiveling the speaker into the desired position. SPEAKER PLACEMENT The MIRAGE NANOSAT System has been designed for high performance in a wide variety of settings, but here are a few helpful hints that will help to maximize performance and your enjoyment. Left and Right Channels A general guideline for speaker placement is to set up the space between speaker and listener at approximately 1.5 times the distance between the speakers. For example, if the speakers were ideally placed a minimum of 6 feet apart, the best seating position would be 9 feet away. Ideal height would position the speaker at approximately ear level when the listener is in a seated position. This can be accomplished by using the recommended optional MS-STB-1 stand. Center Channel A center channel can be expected to reproduce as much as 60% of a movie’s soundtrack, most of which is dialogue. In order to maintain the effect of voices emanating from the actor’s mouth, the NANOSAT being used as the center channel should be centrally located between the left and right NANOSAT and be placed above or below the television. Surround Channel When using the NANOSAT as a surround speaker it should be positioned adjacent to and slightly in front or behind the primary listening area. A general guideline for the recommended height would be approximately 6 feet. Bookshelf/Entertainment Unit Placement The small size and OMNIPOLAR dispersion of the versatile NANOSAT permits them to be easily placed, among other places, in a bookshelf. If this is your preferred placement, affix the isolating pads provided to the bottom of the speaker to help isolate the speaker from the shelf and eliminate any transference of resonance. To maximize the OMNIPOLAR dispersion potential, bring the speaker as close to the front of the cabinet as possible. CONNECTIONS The MIRAGE NANOSAT System is equipped with high quality binding posts that permit the use of banana plugs, spades, or a bare wire connection. Connect the speaker wire from the positive (RED +) terminal on the amp to the positive (RED+) terminal on the speaker. Connect the negative (BLACK-) terminal on the amplifier to the negative (BLACK-) terminal on the speaker. See Diagram 1 NANOSUB Placement Start off by placing the subwoofer near a corner in the front of the room. This will produce maximum bass output. By moving the subwoofer away from the corner you will eventually find the position that yields maximum bass output without “boominess”. Note: it is important to leave approximately 4 inches (10cm) of clearance between the subwoofer and walls or room furnishings. Connections 1. If you are using a digital receiver, connect the subwoofer from the receiver subwoofer preamplifier output to the subwoofer RCA input, with a male to male RCA cable.

2. If your receiver does not have an RCA output, connect the speaker wire from the

front left and right outputs to the corresponding left and right inputs on the subwoofer, paying particular attention to make sure that the polarities are maintained. Ensure Red (+) to Red and Black (-) to Black connections are maintained. Power Mode The NANOSUB is equipped with a master power switch which must be engaged prior to use. If the subwoofer will not be in use for extended periods of time, simply select the master power switch “off” position. Next select the position of the Power Mode switch that is located on the back panel of the subwoofer. There are 3 possible modes that the subwoofer can be operated in:

1. OFF- Turns Subwoofer Power OFF. The Subwoofer will not operate in this mode.

Use this mode if the Subwoofer is inactive for short periods of time. If the subwoofer will not be in use for extended periods of time, unplug the AC cord from the wall receptacle.

2. Auto- In this mode the Subwoofer turns ON in the presence of an audio signal

then turns OFF with a delay when the audio signal disappears. The indicator light on the front of the subwoofer will specify whether the subwoofer is in standby mode (Glows Red) or in Operational mode (Glows Green). This is the recommended mode for general operation.

3. ON- the Subwoofer remains in the operational mode and will not shut off when

the audio signal disappears. This position is useful when watching television or satellite TV where low frequency information is not as robust as CD’s or DVD’s. The Indicator light will permanently glow green in this mode.

Outside of North America, the warranty may be changed to comply with local regulations. Ask your local MIRAGE dealer for details of the LIMITED WARRANTY applicable in your country.

Please see the warranty document on the back cover The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. “MIRAGE” and the “MIRAGE” logo are trademarks of Klipsch Group Inc ©2010

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MIRAGE warrants this product to the retail purchaser against any failure resulting from original manufacturing defects in work-manship or materials. The warranty is in effect for a period of:

1) for the Speaker Section, five (5) years, and

2) for the Amplifier Section, one (1) year, from date of purchase by the original owner from an authorized MIRAGE dealer, and is valid only if the original dated bill of sale is presented when service is required. The warranty does not cover damage caused during shipment, by accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification, failure to follow the instructions outlined in the owner’s manual, failure to perform routine maintenance, damage resulting from unauthorized repairs or claims based upon misrepresentations of the warranty by the seller. WARRANTY SERVICE If you require service for your MIRAGE speaker(s) at any time during the warranty period, please contact:

1) the dealer from whom you purchased the product(s),

2) MIRAGE, a division of Klipsch Group Inc. 3502 Woodview Trace, Indianapolis, IN 46268 Tel: [phone]

3) Additional service centers can be found by checking the MIRAGE website: www.miragespeakers.com or, by calling the above number. You will be responsible for transporting the speakers in adequate packaging to protect them from damage in transit and for the shipping costs to an authorized MIRAGE service center or to MIRAGE. The MIRAGE Warranty is limited to repair or replacement of MIRAGE products. It does not cover any incidental or consequential damage of any kind. If the provisions in any advertisement, packing cartons or literature differ from those specified in this warranty, the terms of the Limited Warranty prevail. GARANTIE GARANTIE AUX