DCM Speakers DCM12 - Manual (Page 4)

CENTER CHANNEL
DCM6C
When using the DCM6C as a center channel speaker in a home theater applica-
tion the following guidelines should be used for optimum performance.
Locate the speaker as close to the center of your TV or monitor as possible
(Figure 1). This will anchor the central image of your home theater to the location
of the images seen on the screen.
Place the center channel at an equal distance to the listening position as the main
speakers are. Also, place the height of the center channel’s tweeter as close to
the same height as the main speakers’ tweeters (Figure 3). This will prevent
image blurring when sounds are panned from the one side of the room to the
other.
Figure 3 Proper Placement of Center Channel Speaker
HOOK UP
Use 16 gauge or heavier speaker wire for connecting to your amplifier or receiv-
er. Cut wire lengths leaving an extra 12” to 24” at each end to allow for moving
the speaker or receiver.
Using a wire cutter or a sharp knife, strip 1/2” of insulation off each end of the wire
to expose the conductor. Twist wire ends to prevent from fraying. Connect the
conductors to the binding posts on the bottom or back of the speaker by unscrew-
ing the post enough to expose the hole in the terminal post. Slip the exposed con-
ductor in the hole and tighten the post. Repeat this step for connecting to your
amplifier or receiver. Refer to the owner’s manual supplied with your electronics
to assist with proper hook up.
Note: To ensure proper performance, make sure that the wire from the red
(+) terminal on the speaker is connected to the red (+) terminal on your
amplifier or receiver. Likewise, make sure the wire from the black (-) termi-
nal on the speaker is connected to the black (-) terminal on the amplifier or
receiver. (Figure 4)
Once your speakers are hooked up, turn on your electronics and test to make
sure they are functioning properly. If your speakers sound “thin” with little bass
and have a poor center image, one of the speaker wires is probably hooked up
backwards. Double check all connections for proper polarity.
+ -
RED BLACK
RED BLACK
RED BLACK
RED BLACK RED BLACK
+ -
+ - + - + -
FIGURE 4 Connecting Speakers to Amplifier or Receiver