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The VCC-5 Video Center Channel Dialog Speaker 

is an integral part of a home audio/video system 
where it helps localize dialog and other movie 
sounds at the TV screen.  The VCC-5 is the product 
of extensive research into the qualities required for 
realistic movie sound reproduction.  The engineer-
ing, construction and materials of the VCC-5 far ex-
ceed conventional industry standards and result in a 
level of performance unmatched by other center 
channel dialog speakers. 
     The VCC-5 is a phase coherent design intended to 
be used in a high-quality audio/video surround sys-
tem in combination with main speakers that have ac-
curate frequency response and phase response.  
Whether you chose Vandersteen Audio main speak-
ers or others with the proper qualities, the seamless  

blend with the VCC-5 will insure maximum intelli-
gibility on dialog and superior realism on music and 
sound effects. 
     The VCC-5’s innovative, aligned triaxial design 
eliminates lobing effects and allows the VCC-5 to 
be placed at any height above or below the screen 
while maintaining consistent sound throughout the 
listening area.  Its adjustable proximity compensa-
tion helps counter the effects of placement in a cabi-
net or near a wall and insures optimum performance 
in any environment.  Its pleasing appearance allows 
the VCC-5 to visually complement your main 
speakers and the décor of your home. 
     The Vandersteen Audio VCC-5 Video Center 
Channel Dialog Speaker is designed and built in the 
United States of America. 

 

CONTENTS 

 

     Vandersteen A/V   

 

     Connections 

 

 

     Phase 

 

 

 

     Placement   

 

 

     Balancing Levels   

 

     Proximity Compensation   

     Amplification 

 

 

     Service 

 

 

 

     Packing 

 

 

 

     Maintenance 

 

 

     Specifications  

 

 

     Warranty   

 

 

 

VCC-5 

 

VIDEO REFERENCE CENTER 

CHANNEL DIALOG SPEAKER 

 

 
 

 

O

PERATIONS 

M

ANUAL

 

     

Thank-you for choosing the Vandersteen VCC-5 Reference, a center 

speaker   designed for the full-range signal of modern discrete multi-
channel formats (Ie. AC-3 and/or DTS).  With proper care, your new 
speaker will provide many years of trouble free, high quality performance. 
   We recommend that you read this entire manual prior to installing,   
connecting or using your Vandersteen VCC-5 Video Center Channel   
Dialog Speaker. 

     

 

Vandersteen Audio 

 

Summary of Contents for VCC-5

Page 1: ... be placed at any height above or below the screen while maintaining consistent sound throughout the listening area Its adjustable proximity compensa tion helps counter the effects of placement in a cabi net or near a wall and insures optimum performance in any environment Its pleasing appearance allows the VCC 5 to visually complement your main speakers and the décor of your home The Vandersteen ...

Page 2: ...DD SUBWOOFERS Once you have the core components the next step in building an audio video system is the addition of subwoofers While subwoofers are optional in a music system they are an integral and required part of an audio video system Movie makers take considerable artistic license with the low fre quencies to create incredible sound effects that could never occur in the real world Even with fu...

Page 3: ... processor that is compatible with the core elec tronics a pair of speakers for the surround channels and an amplifier to drive them An A V receiver based system will only require the addition of the surround speakers as the processor and surround amplifier are already built into the receiver In a system with separates a surround sound processor that can be inserted into the tape loop of the pream...

Page 4: ...you be lieve that one of your amplifiers inverts phase contact the amplifier s manufacturer for verification Most modern amplifiers do not invert phase When the VCC 5 is used with mixed phase main speakers it should be tried both in phase and out of phase to deter mine which polarity provides better integration into the system If you have difficulty determining the best polar ity for the VCC 5 wit...

Page 5: ...ble We do not recommend using double center speakers in any installation Two VCC 5 s will interfere with each other and cause a loss of definition and linearity If for some reason you have to run two center speakers they should be mounted above and below the screen not to the sides and they both should be the same distance from the listeners MAGNETIC SHIELDING CONSIDERATIONS While it is impossible...

Page 6: ...n make the necessary change PROXIMITY COMPENSATION The VCC 5 s Proximity Compensation circuit is de signed to help counter the sonic effects of nearby walls and other surfaces 1 Using good clear dialog as a source listen to your system with the VCC 5 s Proximity Compensation both on and off to determine which setting provides more natural and intelligible voices in your particular listening enviro...

Page 7: ... a similar prod uct Care should be taken that objects that could mar the finish are not placed on top of the speaker Do not expose the speaker to excessive heat sunlight or moisture which can damage the fit and finish of the veneer SPECIFICATIONS Driver Magnetically shielded triaxial design com bining 2 6 1 2 die cast basket polycone woofers 1 6 1 2 die cast polycone mid range and a proprietary 1 ...

Page 8: ...he speaker must be packed in the original packing and returned to VANDERSTEEN AUDIO via insured freight by the customer at his or her own expense A returned product must be accompanied by a Return Authorization Form available from VANDERSTEEN AUDIO upon request which includes a written description of the defect and return shipping information ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES RELATING TO THE ABOVE PRODUCT SH...

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