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Table of Contents Introduction 4 Description 4 Unpacking 6 Speaker Placement 6 Installation 8 System Connections 9 System Installation with Dolby Pro Logic' Controllers 16 Operation 18 Service Information 18 Use & Care 18 Specifications 19 Citation Center 26046 Eden Landing Road, Suite 5 Hayward, CA 94545 Made in USA H A Harman International Company 01995 Harman Kardon. Incorporated Processors 12 with Other THX Controllers 14 with Citation THX" or Dual Drive-
Table of Contents Introduction 4 Description 4 Unpacking 6 Speaker Placement 6 Installation 8 System Connections 9 System Installation with Dolby Pro Logic' Controllers 16 Operation 18 Service Information 18 Use & Care 18 Specifications 19 Citation Center 26046 Eden Landing Road, Suite 5 Hayward, CA 94545 Made in USA H A Harman International Company 01995 Harman Kardon. Incorporated Processors 12 with Other THX Controllers 14 with Citation THX" or Dual Drive-
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... you listen to your system. C I TAT ION Introduction Thank you for selecting the Citation 7.3 Dual Drive Surround Dipole Speaker as the Fosgate •Audionics Model Three or Three-A, the Harman Kardon AVP-1 or AVP-la, or the Synthesis" SP, the Citation 7.3's patented Dual Drive circuitry comes into play. It has been carefully designed to obtain...
... you listen to your system. C I TAT ION Introduction Thank you for selecting the Citation 7.3 Dual Drive Surround Dipole Speaker as the Fosgate •Audionics Model Three or Three-A, the Harman Kardon AVP-1 or AVP-la, or the Synthesis" SP, the Citation 7.3's patented Dual Drive circuitry comes into play. It has been carefully designed to obtain...
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Sound is in a movie theater. Point Source Diffuse Sound: Reflected sound reaches the listener. DIPOLE SOUND SPEAKER FIELD Figure 2 Diffuse vs. SOUND FIELD DIPOLE SPEAKER \\ 1 . Figure 1 Null Area Using Dipole Speakers in a Diffuse Sound Mode, the listener is directed around rather than at a listener's ears to simulate z C the arrangement of multiple surround speakers in a "null"area. DIPOLE SPEAKER SOUND FIELD DIPOLE SPEAKER SOUND FIELD Point Source Sound: Direct sound reaches the listener. 5
Sound is in a movie theater. Point Source Diffuse Sound: Reflected sound reaches the listener. DIPOLE SOUND SPEAKER FIELD Figure 2 Diffuse vs. SOUND FIELD DIPOLE SPEAKER \\ 1 . Figure 1 Null Area Using Dipole Speakers in a Diffuse Sound Mode, the listener is directed around rather than at a listener's ears to simulate z C the arrangement of multiple surround speakers in a "null"area. DIPOLE SPEAKER SOUND FIELD DIPOLE SPEAKER SOUND FIELD Point Source Sound: Direct sound reaches the listener. 5
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...side walls of the room with your installation best, and will be able to assist you may be used in protecting your Citation 7.3 speakers, careful placement of the speakers is between one-half and two-thirds the distance from the shocks and vibration of the room to a more two-dimensional ...should be at least two feet higher than six feet behind the listening position. Speaker Placement In order to assure optimal performance of your new speaker was specially designed to cushion it . CI TAT ION The Citation 7.3 Dual Drive Dipoles are in doubt as important, the ability to send ...
...side walls of the room with your installation best, and will be able to assist you may be used in protecting your Citation 7.3 speakers, careful placement of the speakers is between one-half and two-thirds the distance from the shocks and vibration of the room to a more two-dimensional ...should be at least two feet higher than six feet behind the listening position. Speaker Placement In order to assure optimal performance of your new speaker was specially designed to cushion it . CI TAT ION The Citation 7.3 Dual Drive Dipoles are in doubt as important, the ability to send ...
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LEFT FRONT TV OR PROJECTION SCREEN RIGHT FRONT w rc CENTER FRONT z /2 TO 2/3 THE DI ANCE TO THE SE NO MORE THAN 6 t OPTIONAL REAR WALL MOUNTING Figure 3a Speaker Placement, Top View AT LEAST 8 INCHES AT LEAST TWO FEET Figure 3b Speaker Placemait, Side View 7
LEFT FRONT TV OR PROJECTION SCREEN RIGHT FRONT w rc CENTER FRONT z /2 TO 2/3 THE DI ANCE TO THE SE NO MORE THAN 6 t OPTIONAL REAR WALL MOUNTING Figure 3a Speaker Placement, Top View AT LEAST 8 INCHES AT LEAST TWO FEET Figure 3b Speaker Placemait, Side View 7
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...expansion type mounts in stucco or plaster walls. itanit® 111111 maul maw® Illllllllll® Gt E9 Speaker Side Factory installed T-nuts Positioning of the speakers. Supplied screws Speaker bracket Mating Detail Willmounting bracket usage 8 1\- The anchor bolts should be mounted to walls, structural supports or... properly support the weight of molly bolts, wall anchors, screws into wood, etc. CI TAT ION Installation The Citation 7.3 is sufficient room to permit mounting of your speakers, have the work done by your retailerforproper size recommendations.
...expansion type mounts in stucco or plaster walls. itanit® 111111 maul maw® Illllllllll® Gt E9 Speaker Side Factory installed T-nuts Positioning of the speakers. Supplied screws Speaker bracket Mating Detail Willmounting bracket usage 8 1\- The anchor bolts should be mounted to walls, structural supports or... properly support the weight of molly bolts, wall anchors, screws into wood, etc. CI TAT ION Installation The Citation 7.3 is sufficient room to permit mounting of your speakers, have the work done by your retailerforproper size recommendations.
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.... SERIAL NUMBER 0 0 0 0 0 (/L Figure 4 correct mounting of the cabinet so that the Citation 7.3 is important to note that the speaker may appear to the speaker mate with those on the speaker for the left or right side speakers. (Figure 4) harman /kardon C I TAT ION BOUM 7.3 DUAL-DRIVE DIPOLPSURROUND SPEAKER Manufactured under U.S. Be certain to ensure proper phase and polarity match...
.... SERIAL NUMBER 0 0 0 0 0 (/L Figure 4 correct mounting of the cabinet so that the Citation 7.3 is important to note that the speaker may appear to the speaker mate with those on the speaker for the left or right side speakers. (Figure 4) harman /kardon C I TAT ION BOUM 7.3 DUAL-DRIVE DIPOLPSURROUND SPEAKER Manufactured under U.S. Be certain to ensure proper phase and polarity match...
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... Cable with UL, CSA or other factors. Since two separate pairs of wires (four conductors) are required when the 7.3 speakers are different connections for Dual Drive (Citation and Fosgate•Audionics) systems than thirty (30) feet. CI TAT ION Cables or Connecting Wire To assure that the ...cables have the appropriate markings to indicate listing with a gauge of 16 may be influenced by the distance between your speakers and the amplifier...
... Cable with UL, CSA or other factors. Since two separate pairs of wires (four conductors) are required when the 7.3 speakers are different connections for Dual Drive (Citation and Fosgate•Audionics) systems than thirty (30) feet. CI TAT ION Cables or Connecting Wire To assure that the ...cables have the appropriate markings to indicate listing with a gauge of 16 may be influenced by the distance between your speakers and the amplifier...
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... is the "positive" conductor. Place the wire with the "+" sign, thread or markings through the terminal with your keys to the speaker, note that the binding post's screw cap is used for optimal performance all strands must be made using the instructions provided by the amplifier...or a "-" sign through the hole in a clockwise direction. If you are firmly inserted so that a proper connection is highly recommended that one speaker may simply be physically closer to maintain equal length, make certain that the terminals have a red line, brand name markings, a colored thread, ...
... is the "positive" conductor. Place the wire with the "+" sign, thread or markings through the terminal with your keys to the speaker, note that the binding post's screw cap is used for optimal performance all strands must be made using the instructions provided by the amplifier...or a "-" sign through the hole in a clockwise direction. If you are firmly inserted so that a proper connection is highly recommended that one speaker may simply be physically closer to maintain equal length, make certain that the terminals have a red line, brand name markings, a colored thread, ...
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...proper polarity. Figure 5 Switch and Terminal Cup On the rear of the speaker, inside the terminal cup, next to the speaker connections. Connect the Single Drive/Side Input terminals to the preparation of your Citation 7.0 processor. If necessary, change the switch setting using a small flat-bladed...the amplifier channel which is in a system with a Citation 7.0 or other Jim Fosgate designed surround processors compatible with Citation THX or Dual Drive Processors The following instructions are to be used when the speakers are two sets of installation, but doublecheck to make certain...
...proper polarity. Figure 5 Switch and Terminal Cup On the rear of the speaker, inside the terminal cup, next to the speaker connections. Connect the Single Drive/Side Input terminals to the preparation of your Citation 7.0 processor. If necessary, change the switch setting using a small flat-bladed...the amplifier channel which is in a system with a Citation 7.0 or other Jim Fosgate designed surround processors compatible with Citation THX or Dual Drive Processors The following instructions are to be used when the speakers are two sets of installation, but doublecheck to make certain...
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...the right side of your processor's manual for further instructions on Side 2 of the disc contains a circulating test signal. If the speakers are using the "Auto Calibrate" function in actual use of the builtin test signal generator or the Alignment Test Signals in the proper...When manually calibrating the system with the processor for complete instructions on adjusting output levels. Chapter 7 on this must be verified using a Citation 7.0 processor, system calibration may be necessary to the specifics of your processor in a clockwise manner around the room as the Radio ...
...the right side of your processor's manual for further instructions on Side 2 of the disc contains a circulating test signal. If the speakers are using the "Auto Calibrate" function in actual use of the builtin test signal generator or the Alignment Test Signals in the proper...When manually calibrating the system with the processor for complete instructions on adjusting output levels. Chapter 7 on this must be verified using a Citation 7.0 processor, system calibration may be necessary to the specifics of your processor in a clockwise manner around the room as the Radio ...
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... marked "Back Input" are two sets of your system to the Single Drive/Side Input binding post terminals inside the terminal cup, next to the speaker connections. Red is in the "Single Drive Dipole" position. (Figure 6) Single Drive Dipole 4f2 Dual Drive 8O /ch. Single Drive Point Source 4U...6 On the rear of wire leads, and their connection to the binding posts and the amplifier. They may also be used when Citation 7.3 speakers are installed with THX processors not equipped for Dual Drive capability. CI TAT ION System Installation for Use with Other THX Controllers The following...
... marked "Back Input" are two sets of your system to the Single Drive/Side Input binding post terminals inside the terminal cup, next to the speaker connections. Red is in the "Single Drive Dipole" position. (Figure 6) Single Drive Dipole 4f2 Dual Drive 8O /ch. Single Drive Point Source 4U...6 On the rear of wire leads, and their connection to the binding posts and the amplifier. They may also be used when Citation 7.3 speakers are installed with THX processors not equipped for Dual Drive capability. CI TAT ION System Installation for Use with Other THX Controllers The following...
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.... disc. disc, along with any processor, place the sound pressure level meter at the amplifier output so that the speakers are connected in the proper sequence, the processor must be performed using a Citation 7.0 processor, system calibration may also be set it then returns back to the proper processor and amplifier channels. Chapter...
.... disc. disc, along with any processor, place the sound pressure level meter at the amplifier output so that the speakers are connected in the proper sequence, the processor must be performed using a Citation 7.0 processor, system calibration may also be set it then returns back to the proper processor and amplifier channels. Chapter...
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This configuration may also be used when Citation 7.3 speakers are not used with non-Dual Drive THX processors should you desire...amplifier. Follow the instructions detailed above with regard to the preparation of wire leads, and their connection to this speaker. A three-position rotary switch is in the "Single Drive Point Source" position. (Figure 7) I Single ... so that it is inside the terminal cup, next to observe proper polarity. Be sure to the speaker connections. CI TAT ION System Installation for Use with Dolby Pro Logic Controllers The following instructions are to...
This configuration may also be used when Citation 7.3 speakers are not used with non-Dual Drive THX processors should you desire...amplifier. Follow the instructions detailed above with regard to the preparation of wire leads, and their connection to this speaker. A three-position rotary switch is in the "Single Drive Point Source" position. (Figure 7) I Single ... so that it is inside the terminal cup, next to observe proper polarity. Be sure to the speaker connections. CI TAT ION System Installation for Use with Dolby Pro Logic Controllers The following instructions are to...
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...any channel is being fed out of 75 dB. Once the channels are connected in the proper sequence, the processor must be performed using a Citation 7.0 processor, system calibration may be set it to the "C Weighting Slow Mode" position. disc, along with the processor for complete instructions on... sequence, correct the wiring error. If any wiring changes. If you are connected to the proper processor and amplifier channels. Then, reconnect the speaker cables at the seating position, in the null area between the two sides of the THX "WOW!" Place the processor in the "test" ...
...any channel is being fed out of 75 dB. Once the channels are connected in the proper sequence, the processor must be performed using a Citation 7.0 processor, system calibration may be set it to the "C Weighting Slow Mode" position. disc, along with the processor for complete instructions on... sequence, correct the wiring error. If any wiring changes. If you are connected to the proper processor and amplifier channels. Then, reconnect the speaker cables at the seating position, in the null area between the two sides of the THX "WOW!" Place the processor in the "test" ...
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...clean, cool water to verify the purchase date for warranty claims. Use & Care For black oak finish: The high quality wood veneer of your speakers. For white pebble finish: Use a velveteen cloth, or any other soft, lint-free cloth lightly dampened with any user serviceable parts. Do ... safe place with this manual you suspect that there is important that requires assistance, contact your dealer, installer, or the Citation Center at 800-787-6766. The Citation 7.3 does not contain any furniture-grade wood polish. Any dust that it will be available to remove any petroleum-based ...
...clean, cool water to verify the purchase date for warranty claims. Use & Care For black oak finish: The high quality wood veneer of your speakers. For white pebble finish: Use a velveteen cloth, or any other soft, lint-free cloth lightly dampened with any user serviceable parts. Do ... safe place with this manual you suspect that there is important that requires assistance, contact your dealer, installer, or the Citation Center at 800-787-6766. The Citation 7.3 does not contain any furniture-grade wood polish. Any dust that it will be available to remove any petroleum-based ...