Cabasse ALCYONE - Manual (Page 10)

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cONNecTIONS 6 + 2 bis
Connect the LINE INPUT terminal of the subwoofer to the
output SUBWOOFER/LFE of the AV amplifier using the
CINCH cable.
Check all the connections carried out on the speakers, the
subwoofer and the amplifier. Ensure that each speaker is
connected according to its position in the room. Check that
all the speakers are well in phase (+/red in +/red and -/black
in - /black). Once this checking made you can connect your
amplifier and the subwoofer to the sector.
SUBWOOfer adjUSTINg 7 :
Take care of positioning the sector switch 110V/220V on the
right position according to your country.
The switch ON/OFF (located on the back) of the subwoofer
has 3 positions:
ON
aUTO : Automatic, the system is put automatically on ON
or OFF according to the presence of signal coming from
the AV amplifier. Put the switch ON/OFF on AUTO or ON
position.
Off
crOSSOver : adjust the potentiometer on 250 Hz.
vOlUMe : the adjustment of the volume will depend upon
room positioning, type of amplifiers… With Alcyone SYS-
TEM the average position of the LEVEL potentiometer is on
a “2 o’clock” position. For an optimum adjustment of the
volume, we advise you to carry out it starting from a stereo
source (CD). Then use the TEST TONE of your AV ampli-
fier to adjust the level of channel SUBWOOFER/LFE.
PHaSe : usually it is necessary to position the potentiome-
ter on 0°, however 2 positions can be used 0° and 180 °.
- adjust the potentiometer on 0° when the subwoofer and
the front speakers are positioned at the same distance of the
listening area.
- adjust the potentiometer on 180° when the subwoofer is
positioned 5 ft (1.5m) ahead or behind the front speakers.
UNPackINg
Open carton flaps; leave one by one all the components. If
the speakers or the subwoofer appear damaged, do not use
them. Repack everything in the original packing and contact
your authorized Cabasse dealer immediately. We suggest you
to retain the packing for future use.
SeTTINg UP
THe cOMPONeNTS Of yOUr SySTeM
1 :
5 Alcyone speakers, 5 sets for use on bookshelf, 5 wall
supports, screws to fix the supports.
1 Santorin 17 active subwoofer, 1 CINCH cable, 5 louds-
peaker cables ( 3 x 6 m / 20 ft - 2 x 12 m / 40 ft), 4 spikes
for the subwoofer.
The Alcyone speaker can be placed on a shelf 2 , fixed on a
wall 3 or fixed on the optional stand 4 .
POSITIONNINg 5 :
Alcyone speakers have all the same technical features; they
can be used on any channel. All the speakers are magneti-
cally shielded to prevent interference with the image of your
television set; they can thus be placed near any screen.
No solid object or piece of furniture should be placed
between the speakers and the listener.
Front left and right speakers must be directed towards the
listening area and placed on either side of the screen with
at least a distance of 7 ft and 16 ft (2 and 5 m) between
the 2 speakers.
The centre satellite should be placed as close as possible
to the screen: on the top, below, or directly on your televi-
sion set. Place the satellite at the vertical of the screen for
a perfect cohesion and precision between dialogues and
picture.
Surround speakers should be placed against the side walls,
at listening height or higher if possible and slightly behind
the listening area.
The Alcyone subwoofer should be placed in the front liste-
ning area, with the 4 spikes on. If the floor is fragile (wood,
marble...) use the 4 cups delivered with the spikes.
To get the best result, it is always necessary to carry out
tests according to the acoustics of the room. To prevent in-
terference with the screen of your television set, place the
subwoofer at least 2 ft (0.6m) of your television set.
CAUtion ! Handle with care the 22 lb (10 kg) of the
subwoofer. Use good lifting practice to avoid injury.
CAUtion ! To avoid electric shock or fire hazards, do not expose
speakers to rain or moisture.
CAUtion ! To avoid danger of suffocation keep the plastic bags that
wrap these speakers out of the reach of children.
CAUtion ! Before making any connection turn off your
AV amplifier and unplug it from the outlet. Not doing so
may result in damage to your system.
CAUtion ! It is imperative before any connection to respect the set-
ting in phase by connecting the terminals +/red of the AV amplifier to
the terminal +/red of the speakers. Proceed then in the same way for
terminals -/black.
CAUtion ! To prevent the risks of electric shock take care
to completely insert plugs of sector cords.
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