®
Model CC-3
2-Way Center-Channel Speaker
Owner’s Manual
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PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM
To help plan your home theater system, study the layout in Figure 1,
which represents a typical living room where the home theater system
is the main focus.
For best results, the CC-3 center-channel speaker should be placed
horizontally in its stand on top of the television or on a shelf directly
above the set (see Placement on the next page). Or, if space is at a
premium, an alternate location is below the television on a shelf. Make
sure the CC-3 faces the viewing audience.
Figure 1. The CC-3 center-channel
speaker can be placed on top of a
television or on shelf directly
above or below the set.
CC-3 for Center
(on top or below TV)
Front Left
Front Right
(on shelf)
(on shelf)
Optional
Subwoofer
(on floor)
Rear Left
Rear Right
Surround
Surround
(on stand)
(on stand)
Listening Area
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PLACEMENT
The CC-3 center-channel speaker is designed for easy placement on top
of a television via the enclosed stand, as shown in Figure 2. If the top of
the television is not deep enough, place the CC-3 on a shelf directly
above it. Or place the speaker on a shelf below the set and tilt the CC-3
up in its stand towards listeners (refer to Figure 3).
Figure 2. This example shows the
CC-3 center-channel speaker being
placed on top of a television in its
enclosed stand. The speaker can also
be placed on a shelf directly above
the set or below it and tilted up
(see Figure 3).
CC-3
Stand
TV
TILTING THE SPEAKER... If needed, the enclosed stand allows you to tilt the speaker across a
25-degree range (i.e., 18° up and 7° down), as shown in Figure 3.
DO NOT EXCEED THE TILT RANGE. Doing so may cause the speaker
to fall out of its stand.
IMPORTANT!
Figure 3. The CC-3 center-channel
speaker can be tilted up or down in
its stand.
CC-3 Tilt Range (Side View)
No Tilt
(normal use)
Tilt Down
(when on top of TV)
Tilt Up
(when below TV)
do not exceed maximum
down tilt (when bottom
of grille touches bumper)
do not exceed maximum
up tilt (when top of
grille is level)
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WIRING THE SYSTEM
TURN OFF ALL POWER... After placing the speaker, you are ready to connect it to your system.
First turn off all audio system power. Use high-quality speaker wire to
make the connections. Consult the owner’s manuals (included with your
amplifier, receiver, or television) for connection and operation procedures.
IMPORTANT!
When using the CC-3 for center-channel reproduction, set the center-
channel mode (on a Dolby Pro Logic preamplifier or A/V receiver) to
NORMAL. This will route the low frequencies (below 100 Hz) away
from the center-channel speaker to the front left and right speakers.
Observe polarities when making speaker connections, as shown in
Figures 4 (below) and 5 (on the next page). Connect the appropriate
+ terminal on the back of the amplifier, receiver, or television to the
respective + (red) terminal on the CC-3 speaker. Similarly, connect the
– (black) terminals in the same way.
IMPORTANT!
Do not reverse polarities (i.e., + to - or - to +) when making connections.
CC-3
(rear view)
Figure 4. The CC-3 center-channel
speaker features gold-plated
terminals that can be connected in
several different ways; e.g., banana
plugs, spade terminals, and direct
wiring (as shown here).
❶ Loosen Terminal
❷ Insert Bare End
Black =
–
End; Tighten
Terminal
Stripe =
–
Speaker
Wire
No Stripe = +
Red = +
CONNECTING SPEAKERS DIRECTLY TO WIRES
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Receiver or Amplifier
CC-3
(rear view)
(rear view)
Figure 5. This wiring diagram shows
polarity connections for a center
channel connection (also see the
owner’s manual that came with your
amplifier, receiver, or television).
Center Out
+
–
red terminal = +
black terminal =
–
TESTING THE SPEAKER
After placing and wiring the speakers, turn on audio system power.
Follow the instructions (packed with your A/V preamplifier or receiver)
to calibrate the Dolby® Pro Logic channels. Most components include a
built-in test tone to help you balance the sound levels to all speakers in
your system.
During calibration, verify that the CC-3 center-channel speaker
reproduces the test tone. If not, check the wiring connections and see
the Troubleshooting chart (on the next page) for help.
VERIFY TEST TONE...
Once calibration is complete, audition a variety of home theater
selections and listen to the sound quality of the dialogue reproduced by
the CC-3. If you feel the CC-3 is too bright, you can reduce it by
adjusting the HIGH control (see Figure 6) from the normal “ ” center
ADJUST VOICE MATCHING...
°
position towards the “–” setting. Conversely, if you want more
brightness, rotate the level control towards the “+” setting.
In a similar way, adjust the MID control to increase or decrease
midrange frequencies.
CC-3
(rear view)
Figure 6. The CC-3 includes VOICE
MATCHING controls (on the rear) to
help match the sound coming from
the front left and right speakers.
NOTE: The normal “ ” center
°
CC-3
VOICE MATCHING
CONTROLS
position is typically the best match
when using other Infinity speakers in
your home theater system.
VOICE MATCHING
+
+
–
–
MID
HIGH
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CARE OF YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM
The CC-3 cabinet does not require any routine care. Its durable finish is
easy to clean with a standard cleaning product should you need to
remove fingerprints or dust. DO NOT USE POLISHES. Clean the grille
by gentle vacuuming.
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
No sound
Power is off; Pro
Logic decoder is off
See A/V preamplifier’s
or receiver’s owner’s
manual for operation
and further help
Speaker not connected
Connect speaker
(see pages 4 and 5)
Distortion with
volume control
near minimum
Defective A/V preampli- Repair defective
fier or receiver
A/V preamplifier or
receiver
Shorted speaker wires
Check or repair wiring
(see pages 4 and 5)
Distortion on music Dynamic soundtrack
Turn down master
volume control to
lower overall range
peaks or sound
effects (e.g., pops
or rapping noise)
(e.g., explosions)
causes speaker
to “bottom” out
Tone controls
are set too high
Set bass and treble flat;
use controls sparingly
CC-3 is too bright
CC-3 is too dull
Turn CC-3 VOICE
MATCHING controls
towards “–” (see page 5)
Dialogue sounds
dull
Turn CC-3 VOICE
MATCHING controls
towards “+” (see page 5)
Buzz, hum, or
crackle when
connecting wires
Connecting wires
Connect wires only
when audio system
with power on causes
transient signal spikes power is off
Buzz or hum when Grounding problem
A/V preamplifier or
receiver is on
See A/V preamplifier’s
or receiver’s owner’s
manual for operation
and further help
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SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Range:
Sensitivity:
80 ~ 20,000 Hz
PERFORMANCE DATA
91 dB @ 2.83 V and 1 m (anechoic conditions)
Impedance:
8 Ω
Maximum Peak Output:
111 dB (spl on program)
Amplifier Requirements: Recommended for use with amplifiers
10 ~ 150W (@ 8 Ω)
Low/Mid Frequency:
High Frequency:
2 x 51 ⁄4" (125 mm) high-efficiency, ultra-
linear, long-throw, magnetically-shielded
drive units
DRIVE UNITS
1" (25 mm) soft dome, high-efficiency,
neodymium magnet, magnetically-
shielded tweeter
Crossover Frequency:
2,500 Hz
VOICE-MATCHING CONTROLS
DIMENSIONS
Adjustment Range:
HIGH: 6 dB, 3 ~ 20 kHz
MID:
6 dB, 400 Hz ~ 3 kHz
Width:
Height:
Depth:
Weight:
181 ⁄2" (470 mm)
61 ⁄2" (165 mm)
73 ⁄4" (197 mm)
16 lb (7.3 kg)
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LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY
Who is protected by the warranty?
Your Infinity warranty protects the original retail purchaser and all subsequent owners for a period of five (5)
years (parts and labor) for all speaker components from any failure as a result of an original manufacturing
defect so long as: (1) your Infinity loudspeakers were purchased within the fifty states of the U.S.A. or by
military personnel from an authorized military outlet and (2) the original dated bill of sale is presented
whenever service is required during the warranty period. This warranty does not apply to products purchased
elsewhere; other purchasers should contact their local Infinity distributor for warranty information.
What does the Infinity warranty cover?
Except as specified below, this warranty covers all defects in original materials and workmanship. The following
are not covered: damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, product modification; damage occurring
during shipment, damage caused by failure to follow instructions in the owner’s manual, including failure to
perform recommended periodic or routine maintenance; damage resulting from repairs by someone not
authorized by Infinity; claims based upon any misrepresentations by the sellers; and any Infinity product on
which the serial number has been altered, defaced or removed.
Who pays for what?
During the period of this warranty, subject to the above conditions, Infinity will pay all of the labor and
material expenses to repair a warrantable defect.
How can warranty service be obtained?
In the event that your loudspeaker(s) should require service, you should first contact the Infinity dealer from
whom the product was purchased or, if this is not practical, contact Customer Service in writing at:
Infinity Systems, Inc., 20630 Nordhoff Street, Chatsworth, CA 91311 USA
or by calling us at (818) 407-0228 (FAX: 818-709-9486)
We may direct you to an authorized service center for Infinity product or ask you to send them to us for repair. In
either case you will have to present your original dated bill of sale to establish warranty coverage. Do not send
your speaker(s) to us without prior authorization from our Customer Service department.
You are responsible for transporting your product to either Infinity or an authorized service center and for
payment of all shipping charges; however, Infinity will pay the return shipping charges (in the event you
return the product to us) if the repairs are covered by the warranty. If you experience difficulty in transporting
your product or are in need of packing materials, please advise us and we may be able to suggest alternative
procedures and/or adequate packaging materials.
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: All implied warranties, including fitness for a particular
purpose and merchantability are limited in duration to the length of the warranty period for your product.
LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: Infinity is not responsible for an
incidental or consequential damage of any kind. Our liability is limited to the repair or replacement, at our
option, of a defective product.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
NOTE: In the event that there is a difference between this warranty and the provisions in any advertisements,
product brochure or packaging cartons, the terms of this warranty will prevail.
Infinity constantly strives to update and improve existing products, as well as create new ones. Therefore the specifications and
construction details in this and related Infinity publications are subject to change without notice.
© 1996 Infinity Systems Inc., 20630 Nordhoff Street, Chatsworth, CA 91311 USA
(818) 407-0228 • FAX (818) 709-9486
Infinity is a registered trademark of Infinity Systems, Inc. Dolby and Pro Logic are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp.
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Infinity Systems, Inc.
20630 Nordhoff Street
Chatsworth, CA 91311, USA
(818) 407-0228 • FAX (818) 709-9486
P/N .332154-001
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