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VCC-5 Operation Manual 

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Vandersteen Audio 

P

ACKING

 I

NSTRUCTIONS

 

    To prevent physical or cosmetic damage always pack the 
VCC-5 in its original box prior to transportation or shipment.  
Please follow these instructions when packing the VCC-5. 

 

1.  Place the speaker  on one side on a padded surface. 

 

2.  Pull the plastic bag over the speaker 

 

3.  Carefully turn the speaker right side up and close bag. 

 

4.  Place one tray, foam side down into the box. 

 

5.  Place the speaker into bottom tray. 

 

6.  Carefully place top tray, foam side up over the speaker. 

 

7.  Close the box flaps and seal with tape. 

 

M

AINTENANCE 

     

The appearance of the VCC-5 can be preserved by ob-

serving a few precautions and performing some simple main-
tenance.  The grille cloth on the VCC-5 can be vacuumed 
using a brush attachment that will not snag the cloth.  The 
top should be treated as a piece of fine furniture.  The wood 
veneers are oiled at the factory and can be maintained with 
an occasional light application of Pledge or 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.

     

 

S

PECIFICATIONS

 

 

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” critically- 

 

               damped, alloy dome tweeter.                  

 

Crossover:

         150, 3500Hz. First order, 6dB per octave. 

 

Phase:

                All drivers in positive absolute phase. 

 

Enclosure:         

1-1

1/2

” think constrained-layer-dampened   

 

 

 MDF. 

      

 

Impedance:       

4 ohms nominal.   

 

Sensitivity:        

86dB at 1 meter with a 2.83 volt input. 

 

Response:          

55Hz to 21,000Hz ± 3dB Proximity Off.                       

 

Amplification:  

100 to 200 watts per channel . 

 

Size:                   

24 

1/4

” wide, 9 

3/4

” high, 17 

1/2

” deep. 

 

Weight:             

68# net, 78# gross. 

 
 
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice due 
to our continuous research and development program 

 

TOP TRAY 

 

 

 

PLASTIC BAG 

VCC-5 

VANDERSTEEN AUDIO 

116 W. FOURTH STREET HANFORD, CA, 93230 

 

 

MODEL VCC-5 CENTER 

FRAGILE 

   

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DIMENSIONAL PURITY 

VANDERSTEEN AUDIO 

 

116 WEST FOURTH STREET

 

HANFORD, CA 93230 

(559) 582-0324 

 

www.vandersteen.com 

BOTTOM TRAY 

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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