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INFINITY BETA SPEAKER SYSTEMS
Owner’s Guide
Beta 10
Beta 20
Beta 40
Beta 50
Beta C250
Beta C360
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INSTALLING FEET
Beta 40 and Beta 50
These models feature four rubber feet, which enables them to be placed
on a smooth-surfaced floor, such as tile or hardwood. Four metal spikes
are supplied for use when the speaker is to be placed on a carpeted sur-
face, to decouple the speaker from the floor and prevent unwanted damp-
ing.To insert the spikes, gently lay the speaker on its side (not its front or
back) on a soft, nonabrasive surface. Each spike screws into the threaded
insert in the center of each rubber foot. Make sure all four spikes are
screwed in completely for stability.
NEVER drag the speaker to move it, as this will damage the spikes, the
feet and/or the wood cabinet itself.Always lift the speaker and carry it to
its new location.
CAUTION: Floorstanding (tower) loudspeakers have a high center of
gravity and may become unstable and tip over during earthquakes, or
if rocked, tipped or improperly positioned. If this is a concern, these
speakers should be anchored to the wall behind them, using the same
procedures and hardware customary for anchoring bookcases and wall
units.The customer is responsible for proper installation and proper
selection of hardware.
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Beta 40 and Beta 50
WIRING THE SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: Make sure all equipment is turned off before making any
connections.
For speaker connections, use a high-quality speaker wire with polarity
coding.The side of the wire with a ridge or other coding is usually
considered positive polarity (i.e., +).
NOTE: If desired, consult your local Infinity dealer about speaker wire and
connection options.
The speakers have coded terminals that accept a variety of wire connec-
tors.The most common connection is shown in Figure 4.
To ensure proper polarity, connect each + terminal on the back of the
amplifier or receiver to the respective + (red) terminal on each speaker,
–
as shown in Figure 5. Connect the (black) terminals in a similar way.
See the owner’s guides that were included with your amplifier, receiver
and television to confirm connection procedures.
–
–
IMPORTANT: Do not reverse polarities (i.e., + to or to +) when
making connections. Doing so will cause poor imaging and diminished
bass response.
Figure 6.This example shows how to connect bare wires to the
terminals. Banana plugs may also be inserted directly into the rear
of the connector.
Figure 4.This figure shows how to connect bare wires to the terminals.
Beta 10, Beta 20, Beta C250 and Beta C360
Figure 7.Wiring diagram shows polarity connections for one channel
of a stereo or home theater system.
Figure 5.Wiring diagram shows polarity connections for one
channel of a stereo or home theater system.
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FINAL ADJUSTMENTS
BI-WIRING
Check the speakers for playback, first by setting the system volume control
to a minimum level, and then by applying power to your audio system. Play
a favorite music or video segment and increase the system volume control
to a comfortable level.
The outer connection panel and internal dividing network of the Beta 40
and Beta 50 are designed so that separate sets of speaker cables can
be attached to the low-frequency transducer and midrange/high-
frequency transducer portions of this dividing network.This is called
bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can provide several sonic advantages and
considerably more flexibility in power amplifier selection.
NOTE: You should hear balanced audio reproduction across the entire
frequency spectrum. If not, check all wiring connections or consult
the authorized Infinity dealer from whom you purchased the system
for more help.
The amount of bass you hear and the stereo-image quality will be affected
by a number of different factors, including the room’s size and shape,
the construction materials used to build the room, the listener’s position
relative to the speakers, and the position of the speakers in the room.
Listen to a variety of music selections and note the bass level. If there is
too much bass, move the speakers away from nearby walls. Conversely, if
you place the speakers closer to the walls, there will be more bass output.
Nearby reflecting surfaces can adversely affect stereo-imaging quality. If
this happens, try angling the speakers slightly inward toward the listening
position until the optimum effect is achieved.
CARE OF YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM
Each Beta Series enclosure has a wood-grain-vinyl finish that does not
require any routine maintenance.When needed, use a soft cloth to remove
any fingerprints or dust from the enclosure or grille.
FIGURE 8.
NOTE: Do not use any cleaning products or polishes on the cabinet
or grille.
Single-Stereo Amplifier
FIGURE 9.
Dual-Stereo Amplifier
FIGURE 10.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Beta 10
Beta 20
Beta 40
Frequency Ranges:
60Hz – 20kHz ( 3dB)
58Hz – 20kHz ( 3dB)
45Hz – 20kHz ( 3dB)
–
–
–
55Hz – 40kHz ( 6dB)
52Hz – 40kHz ( 6dB)
40Hz – 40kHz ( 6dB)
Recommended
Amplifier Power Range:
10 – 125 Watts
88dB
10 – 150 Watts
90dB
10 – 200 Watts
91dB
Sensitivity:
(2.83V @ 1 meter)
Nominal Impedance:
8Ω
8Ω
8Ω
Crossover Frequency:
Low-Frequency Driver(s):
3.4kHz; 12dB/octave
2.4kHz; 12dB/octave
600Hz, 18dB/octave; 3.2kHz, 12dB/octave
5" (130mm) CMMD,
magnetically shielded
6-1/2" (165mm) CMMD,
magnetically shielded
Dual 6-1/2" (165mm) CMMD,
magnetically shielded
Mid-Frequency Driver:
High-Frequency Driver:
NA
NA
5" (130mm) CMMD,
magnetically shielded
1" (25mm) CMMD,
magnetically shielded
1" (25mm) CMMD,
magnetically shielded
1" (25mm) CMMD,
magnetically shielded
Dimensions (H x W x D):
(with grille)
11-13/16" x 7-1/2" x 11-7/16"
(300mm x 190mm x 290mm)
13-3/4" x 8-7/8" x 13"
(350mm x 225mm x 330mm)
37" x 9-13/16" x 13-1/8"
(950mm x 250mm x 333mm)
Weight:
14 lb (6.4kg)
20.7 lb (9.4kg)
50.2 lb (22.8kg)
Beta 50
Beta C250
Beta C360
Frequency Ranges:
35Hz – 20kHz ( 3dB)
55Hz – 20kHz ( 3dB)
45Hz – 20kHz ( 3dB)
–
–
–
30Hz – 40kHz ( 6dB)
50Hz – 40kHz ( 6dB)
40Hz – 40kHz ( 6dB)
Recommended
Amplifier Power Range:
10 – 250 Watts
91dB
10 – 150 Watts
90dB
10 – 200 Watts
91dB
Sensitivity:
(2.83V @ 1 meter)
Nominal Impedance:
8Ω
8Ω
8Ω
Crossover Frequency:
Low-Frequency Driver(s):
600Hz, 18dB/octave; 3.3kHz, 12dB/octave
2.4kHz; 12dB/octave
500Hz, 3.2kHz; 12dB/octave
Dual 8" (200mm) CMMD,
magnetically shielded
Dual 5" (130mm) CMMD,
magnetically shielded
Dual 6-1/2" (165mm) CMMD,
magnetically shielded
Mid-Frequency Driver:
High-Frequency Driver:
5" (130mm) CMMD,
magnetically shielded
NA
4" (100mm) CMMD,
magnetically shielded
1" (25mm) CMMD,
magnetically shielded
1" (25mm) CMMD,
magnetically shielded
1" (25mm) CMMD,
magnetically shielded
Dimensions (H x W x D):
(with grille)
41-5/16" x 10-7/16" x 14-11/16"
(1050mm x 265mm x 372mm)
6-11/16" x 17" x 8-3/8"
(170mm x 430mm x 212mm)
8-1/2" x 25-5/8" x 11-3/4"
(215mm x 650mm x 298mm)
Weight:
62.5 lb (28.4kg)
16 lb (7.3kg)
34.5 lb (15.7kg)
Infinity continually strives to update and improve existing products, as well as create new ones.The specifications and construction details in this and related Infinity
publications are therefore subject to change without notice.
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NOTES
Declaration of Conformity
We, Harman Consumer International
2, route de Tours
72500 Chateau-du-Loir
France
declare in own responsibility that the products described
in this owner’s manual are in compliance with technical
standards:
EN 61000-6-3:2001
EN 61000-6-1:2001
Robin Marshall
Harman Consumer International
Chateau-du-Loir, France 7/04
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© 2004 Harman International Industries, Incorporated
Infinity Systems, 250 Crossways Park Drive,Woodbury, NY 11797 USA 516.674.4INF (4463) www.infinitysystems.com
Infinity is a registered trademark, and Infinity Beta and CMMD (patent nos. 6,327,372 and 6,404,897) are trademarks, of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
Part No. 352036-002 7/04
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