Phase Technology V-3.0 - Manual (Page 2)

TEATRO
V-3.0 AND PC 3.0
FLAT PANEL
L-C-R SOUND BAR SPEAKER
Thank you for purchasing the Phase Technology TEATRO LCR high definition flat panel sound bar
speaker system. The TEATRO sound bar speaker’s Left-Center Right configuration with Phase Technology’s
Enhanced Voice Technology, EVT™ center channel design and our Spatial Field Expander, SFE™ enable
the speaker to provide outstanding dialogue clarity for movies with an open wide sound stage normally
obtained only with separate component speaker systems.
The TEATRO sound bar speakers are a compact design made to fit under flat panel TV’s. For “on wall”
applications they come with a mount bracket that has adjustments for lining up and vertically leveling the
speaker with the flat panel TV. There are also threaded inserts located on the rear of the cabinet for
applications were mounting the speakers to a display wall bracket mechanism is required.
Note: Please check with the mount manufacture for compatibility if you are using a flat panel display mount
that includes speaker mounting brackets. Check the specifications for total weight limitations and make sure it
will support a sound bar speaker of between 25-30 Lbs.
CAUTION: BE VERY CARFUL NOT TO DAMAGE THE MIDRANGE DOMES WHILE HANDLING THE TEATRO PC-3.0.
WALL MOUNTING
When selecting the speaker mounting location, it is prudent to take a few extra minutes to carefully inspect and measure the wall where you
intend to mount the TEATRO sound bar speakers and your flat panel display. An inspection of the room or rooms that back-up to the wall you
have selected for mounting the TEATRO sound bar speakers can often alert you to potential obstacles. For example, if the wall you want to
mount to happens to be the common wall for a bathroom or kitchen, there is a good chance you will encounter water or sewer pipes in the wall
that will not be detected by a stud-finder. An electronic stud-finder is a useful tool to assist you in selecting the speaker placement, however be
cautious as they often give false readings. It is recommended that wherever possible you try to fasten these mounting brackets to a vertical
stud with the appropriate wood screws. If it is not possible to mount the brackets over the studs then it is recommended that the appropriate
hollow wall anchors or toggle bolts be used for the weight of each speaker system. Be certain to use at least 4 of the mounting holes on each
bracket to assure a safe and reliable installation.
Note; please try to mount the speaker so that the sides of the speaker cabinet are not obstructed to take full advantage of Phase Technology’s
Spatial Field Expander, SFE™ design.
Step 1
Determine that the desired mounting location is safe and clear of any physical obstructions that might hinder the proper installation of the
speakers. If the flat panel monitor is already installed on the wall you can use it as a guide for the installation of the speakers. For the best
appearance it is recommended that the speakers be installed symmetrically beneath the monitor. The spacing from the monitor is not critical
so you may use whatever is most appealing aesthetically but the speakers’ response characteristics will be best if you stay within a few inches
of the display.
Special consideration must be taken to run three (3) sets of speaker leads to the TEATRO sound bar speakers. One pair each will be
connected to the left and right channel on your amplifier and the other pair will be used for the center channel. Be certain that you can get the
speaker wire to the locations that you plan to mount the speaker systems.
Please note that the TEATRO sound bar speakers are designed to mount very close to the wall and the brackets only allow about 1” of
clearance so be certain to make allowances for this with your speaker connectors and wire clearances.
Check with your Phase Technology dealer for their recommendation on the best wire for your application but we suggest that you use a
minimum of AWG #16 wire for the speakers. Pre-run your speaker wire to the determined locations and be certain to leave about 2 feet of
extra wire for the final speaker installation. Also check the wall construction in the desired mounting locations as mentioned above as well as
the required hardware for the mounting brackets. If the flat panel monitor is not yet mounted to the wall, mount the display first before
mounting the speakers.
Step 2
Normal mounting for the TEATRO sound bar speaker is centered directly below the display. Both the speaker and the brackets have a series
of holes that allow for flexibility in mounting. The brackets can also slide inside each other for left/right positioning adjustments. The holes in
the brackets allow them to be positioned for attaching to 16” on center studs. There are 4 identical brackets supplied with the speaker. Two
are mounted to the wall. Two are mounted to the rear of the speaker cabinet.
Measure your display and find the center of the width dimension. The brackets should be positioned 5” either side of this center line. Using the
mounting bracket as a guide, measure 1 ½” from the bottom of the display to the top edge of the bracket and 5” over from the center line to the
bracket edge (see fig. 1). This will allow about a ¼” space between the bottom of the display and the speaker cabinet. This spacing can be
adjusted to suit personal taste or applications as necessary. Use a level to make sure the mounting bracket is straight. With the bracket
positioned in the desired location use a pencil to mark at least 4 mounting holes on the wall for the bracket mounting screws. Try to have at