Boston Acoustics Portable Speaker HS225 User Manual

Boston Horizon Speakers  
HS 40  
HS 50  
HS 60  
HS 225 HS 450 HS 460  
 
Introduction  
Boston Acoustics Horizon Series Speakers  
Thank you for choosing Boston Acoustics. These speakers incorporate high-quality components that produce the famous  
Boston sound. The speakers are ideally suited for use in a 5.1 channel high-quality home theater or music system.  
Boston Horizon Series Speakers are designed to sound as good as they look. With their elegantly slim profiles and the soft  
smooth radiuses of their back cabinets, Boston Horizon Series speakers complement the décor of any room and offer  
no-compromise audio excellence.  
Features  
HS 40, HS 50, and HS 60 2-way bookshelf speakers  
• 41/2, 51/4, or 61/2woofer  
• 1soft dome tweeter  
• Deep Channel® Design (DCD) woofers for more bass from less amplifier power  
• Reduced Baffle Diffraction Design (RBDD) for wider, smoother dispersion  
• MagnaGuard® video shielding  
• 5-way gold-plated binding posts  
• Adjustable feet  
• Built-in wall-mounting brackets  
• Soft-touch finish with color-coordinated rubber trim  
HS 225 2-way LCR speaker  
• Dual 51/4woofers  
• 1soft dome tweeter  
• Deep Channel Design (DCD) woofers for more bass from less amplifier power  
• Reduced Baffle Diffraction Design (RBDD) for wider, smoother dispersion  
• MagnaGuard video shielding  
• 5-way gold-plated binding posts  
• Adjustable feet  
• Built-in wall-mounting brackets  
• Soft-touch finish with color-coordinated rubber trim  
HS 450 and HS 460 2-way floorstanding speakers  
• Dual 51/4or dual 61/2woofers with passive radiators  
• 1soft dome tweeter  
• Deep Channel Design (DCD) woofers for more bass from less amplifier power  
• Maximized Bass Output System (MBOS) for improved bass acoustics  
• Reduced Baffle Diffraction Design (RBDD) for wider, smoother dispersion  
• 5-way gold-plated binding posts  
• Soft-touch finish with color-coordinated rubber trim  
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Unpacking the System  
Carefully unpack the speakers. If there is any sign of damage from transit, report it immediately to your dealer and/or delivery  
service. Keep the shipping carton and packing materials for future use.  
HS 450 and HS 460  
HS 40, HS 50 and HS 60 with  
removable feet attached  
HS 225 with removable feet attached  
shown in both center channel and  
surround speaker configuration  
Placement Options  
HS 450 and HS 460 – These speakers are primarily designed as the left and right speakers in both a stereo and a multi-  
channel system. Visit Boston Acoustics.com/placement for diagrams explaining the proper placement of loudspeakers.  
Bookshelf Models – HS 40, HS 50, HS 60, and HS 225 These speakers are easily placed on a  
tabletop, shelf, or wall-mounted. The speakers are configured for tabletop/shelf use when you first  
unpack the system. The HS 225 speaker will have one foot installed that will keep your speaker  
level when used in the vertical position. Refer to the diagram below for adjusting the HS 225 for  
horizontal use as a center channel speaker.  
There are 2 sets of holes on each foot; by using the upper of the two holes,  
the speakers will have a slight forward angle for use on a high  
shelf. When the feet on the back of your speakers  
are removed, the speakers are easy to wall-mount.  
Turn foot 90° and reinstall  
Mount other foot  
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Speaker tilts forward  
when upper foot mounting  
screw hole is used  
Speaker tilts forward  
when upper foot mounting  
screw hole is used  
Use the lower screw hole  
for vertical speaker position  
Use the lower screw hole  
for vertical speaker position  
Rubber Bumper  
The Boston Horizon bookshelf models are designed to easily mount on the wall using the keyhole slot(s) on the back of the  
speaker. When mounting the speakers to the wall, use the supplied rubber bumpers. You must remove the attached foot to  
wall-mount your speakers. Remove the thumbscrew from the back of the foot. It is slotted for easy removal with a screwdriver  
or a coin.  
The keyhole mounting option is similar to hanging a picture frame on a wall. Install a screw into the sheetrock, making sure  
to go into a stud, and hang the speaker onto the screw head. If a stud is not available a sheetrock anchor should be used to  
support the weight of the speaker.  
Keyhole Mount  
Keyhole Mount  
Rubber Bumper  
NOTE: You are responsible for the correct selection and use of mounting hardware (available through hardware stores) that  
will ensure the proper and safe wall-mounting of the speakers.  
Speaker Connections  
After your speakers are properly placed, you are ready to wire your system. First, turn off all system power. We recommend  
18-gauge wire or thicker for runs up to 25 feet (8m), and 16-gauge wire or thicker for longer runs. Separate the first few inches  
of the wire conductors. Strip off 1/2(12mm) of insulation from the ends of each speaker wire to expose the two conductors  
and tightly twist the wire strands. Please see the illustration below for guidance connecting the wires to your speakers. For  
connection to your receiver, please refer to its owner’s manual.  
A typical 5.1 surround sound system  
with an HPS subwoofer  
HS 225  
HS 450  
HS 450  
HPS Subwoofer  
HS 50  
HS 50  
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Important!  
To ensure the best performance, observe polarities when making speaker connections, (as shown in the illustration).  
Connect each + terminal on the back of the amplifier or receiver to the respective + (red) terminal on each speaker. Connect  
the – (black) terminals in the same way. If the connections are not made correctly it can cause poor bass response and imag-  
ing. Also, to avoid short circuits that may damage your equipment be careful not to let any of the bare wires touch each other.  
Wires can be routed through the feet and  
the channels in the back of the speaker  
Operation  
When using the Horizon speakers in a Dolby® Digital or DTS™ home theater system, make sure all speakers are set toSmall.  
When using the system in a Dolby Pro Logic® home theater system, make sure the receiver’s center channel mode is set to  
“Normal.”  
Some Dolby Digital-equipped receivers/processors offer different setup options for each source or surround mode (e.g., CD-  
stereo, videotape, Dolby Digital, Pro Logic). In each case, follow your equipment’s instructions to ensure that the subwoofer  
output is turned on and that the speakers are set toSmallin each mode.  
The HS 450 and 460 can be set toLargeand may produce a more full sound by doing so. Try both settings and use the one  
that sounds best with the broadest range of source material.  
If your receiver has adjustable crossover settings, we recommend the subwoofer crossover be set between 80Hz and 120Hz.  
Refer to the owner’s manual for your AV receiver for any additional recommendations on system operation.  
NOTE: A Boston Acoustics powered subwoofer will add impact and realism to both music and film soundtracks. Contact  
your Boston Acoustics dealer for recommendations on subwoofer models for your application.  
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Maintenance And Service  
All wiring connections should be inspected and cleaned or remade at least once a year.  
If a problem does occur, make sure that all connections are properly made, secure and clean. If a problem occurs in one  
loudspeaker, rewire that speaker in a different location within the system. Should the problem persist, then the problem is  
within the speaker. If the speaker sounds fine in the new position it is a strong indication of a more in depth issue with the  
electronics in the system. In the event that your speakers ever needs service, contact your local Boston Acoustics dealer  
Limited Warranty  
Boston Acoustics warrants to the original purchaser of our HS Series speakers that they will be free of defects in materials and  
workmanship for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase.  
Your responsibilities are to install and use them according to the instructions supplied, to provide safe and secure transporta-  
tion to an authorized Boston Acoustics service representative, and to present proof of purchase in the form of your sales slip  
when requesting service.  
Excluded from this warranty is damage that results from abuse, misuse, improper installation, accidents, shipping, or repairs/  
modifications by anyone other than an authorized Boston Acoustics service representative.  
This warranty is limited to the Boston Acoustics product and does not cover damage to any associated equipment. This  
warranty does not cover the cost of removal or reinstallation. This warranty is void if the serial number has been removed or  
defaced. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
If Service Seems Necessary  
First, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product. If that is not possible, write to:  
Boston Acoustics, Inc.  
300 Jubilee Drive  
Peabody, MA 01960 USA  
Or contact us via e-mail at:  
We will promptly advise you of what action to take. If it is necessary to return an HS Series speaker to the factory, please ship it  
prepaid. After it has been repaired, we will return it freight prepaid in the United States and Canada.  
For EU Customers Only  
This symbol found on the product indicates that the product must not be disposed of with household waste. In-  
stead, it may be placed in a separate collection facility for electronic waste or returned to a retailer when purchasing  
similar product. The producer paid to recycle this product. Doing this contributes to reuse and recycling, minimizes  
adverse effects on the environment and human health and avoids any fines for incorrect disposal.  
Boston Acoustics continually strives to update and improve its products. The specifications and construction details are  
subject to change without notice.  
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300 Jubilee Drive, Peabody, MA 01960 USA  
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© 2007 Boston Acoustics, Inc. Boston, Boston Acoustics, BassTrac, Kortec, MagnaGuard, and Deep Channel are registered trademarks  
and the B/A ellipse symbol is a trademark of Boston Acoustics, Inc. Dolby Digital, and Dolby Pro Logic are registered trademarks  
of Dolby Laboratories. DTS is a registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. 142-003029-0  
 

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