NHT VS-1.2a - Manual (Page 2)

Thank you for your purchase of the NHT VS-1.2a Audio / Video Satellite Loudspeaker. Please take a few minutes to read
through this Owner’s Manual prior to installing your new speaker. The information provided will help you to obtain maximum
performance from your audio system. If you have questions or need assistance at any time during the installation or
operation of your new speaker, please call your NHT dealer or our Toll Free Customer Hotline at:
1-800-NHT-9993
Please retain the VS-1.2a’s packaging to protect the speaker in the event that you move or transport it.
„ „ Design
NHT speakers are designed to deliver refined, musical sound from attractive and affordable packages. Our efforts are
guided by the study of human hearing and are optimized for real-world use. Every NHT speaker undergoes rigorous
testing and quality control at the factory to ensure you years of listening pleasure.
The magnetically shielded VS-1.2a Audio / Video Satellite loudspeaker is designed to provide high-performance sound
when used as a front, center, and surround speaker in five-channel home theater systems. The VS-1.2a employs the
identical drive units as the companion VT-1.2 Audio / Video Tower loudspeaker, which may be used as front left & right
speakers for a full-range, timbre-matched system.
„ „ Placement
The VS-1.2a is designed for use as either a center channel speaker in its horizontal orientation, or a satellite speaker in its vertical
orientation. The VS-1.2a is designed for indoor use only.
When installing the VS-1.2a as a center channel speaker, it should be placed directly above or below the television, as close to the
screen as possible (fig.1). The VS-1.2a is magnetically shielded and will not distort the picture’s color.
Ideally, the three front speakers in a home theater system should be placed at equal height, equidistant, and at ear level
from the listening position. However, it is frequently not possible to install a center speaker at ear level, as the top surface
of most televisions tends to be higher than ear level in the seated position. To address this problem, the VS-1.2a is
supplied with an adjustable foot (fig. 2). This foot is used to angle or aim the speaker so that it radiates sound directly
toward the listening position. The foot can also be used to level the VS-1.2a if the top of the TV has an uneven surface.
Attach the rubber pad to the bottom of the foot to prevent it from sliding. Adjust the VS-1.2a to the desired angle, then
tighten the finger screw. For best performance, place the VS-1.2a so that its baffle (front) is even with the front of your
television (fig. 3). This will eliminate diffraction effects caused by sound waves bouncing off the top surface of your televi-
sion. Rubber feet are included to protect both your VS-1.2a and your furniture from possible scratches. To install the feet, peel off
their adhesive backings and stick them on four corners of the bottom surface, (whichever it is) of the VS-1.2a.
VS-1.2a Specifications
· System Type: 2-way acoustic suspension
· Driver Complement: Two 4.5” woofers, 1” fluid-cooled soft dome tweeter, video shielded drivers
· Crossover: 2.2KHz, 12dB/octave high-pass and low-pass
· Response: 80Hz - 21KHz, +/- 3dB
· Sensitivity: 86db (2.83V at 1M)
· Impedance: 8 ohms nominal, 6.3 ohms minimum
· Recommended Amplifier Power: 15W/ch minimum, 150W/ch maximum
· Inputs: 5-way binding posts
· Weight: 13.5 lbs. each
· Dimensions: 5.5”H x 19”W x 8"D
· Finish: High gloss black or white laminate
Specifications are subject to change without notice, in accordance with our policy of continuously upgrading the performance of our products.
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