QUAD Speaker - Manual (Page 4)

Connecting Speaker Terminals
Unscrew the terminal. Thread the bared end of each cable through the hole in the bottom of
the terminal post. Ensure that there are no loose strands which may touch adjacent
terminals. Retighten the terminal securely.
Choose a suitable length of twin core speaker cable, and prepare the ends as described.
Connect the positive(+) terminal of the loudspeaker to the positive(+) terminal of the
Centre Channel on your A/V amplifier. Note that the positive(+) terminal is located on the
right of the loudspeaker terminal panel.
You may connect to either the upper or lower pair of terminals.
Most of the audio signal going to the speakers drives the bass units. Where one cable feeds
both bass and treble units, this heavy bass current can modulate the high frequencies. Using
separate cables for treble and bass units reduces intermodulation effects and improves
headroom and clarity. This technique of wiring is known as Bi-Wiring. To bi-wire, you will
need to install two lengths of twin core cable between the amplifier and each loudspeaker.
Unscrew each terminal a few turns and remove the metal straps. The upper pair of terminals
on the crossover panel feeds the treble units and the lower terminals feed the bass unit.
Connect the cables between the amplifier and the loudspeaker as indicated above and re-
tighten all the terminals securely.
CONNECTING THE LOUDSPEAKER
Standard Connections
Bi-Wiring
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UNPACKING THE EQUIPMENT
The QUAD carton contains
! The QUAD L-ite Centre loudspeaker
! Instruction Manual
! Warranty Registration Form
Consult your dealer if any of these items is not present.
Unpack the loudspeakers carefully. Be especially careful not to damage the loudspeaker
cabinets when removing the polythene sleeves. Please retain the packing materials for future
transportation. If you dispose of the packing do so with regard to any recycling provision in
your area.
Retain the user manual and the information concerning the date and place of purchase of
this equipment for future reference. In the unlikely event that you pass this product on to a
third party please include the user manual.
POSITIONING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS
CONNECTIONS AND TERMINALS
Crossover Network
Quad crossovers separate the treble and bass networks into two distinct sections, each
connected by a dedicated pair of terminal posts. This enables the treble and bass
components to be separately driven for optimum performance. The upper pair of terminals
is connected to the treble network and the lower pair to the bass network.
As supplied, the treble terminal pair is connected to the bass terminal pair by removable
metal straps. These should be left in place for standard installations.
Choosing and Preparing Cable
The loudspeaker should be positioned centrally between the loudspeakers close to the
television and mounted either above or below the screen.
Locate the loudspeaker on a stable flat surface to avoid any danger of the cabinet
moving when it is vibrated by high sound levels. If you mount the unit on top of the
television, move it forward so that the front grilles are level with or slightly in front of the
screen. This will reduce reflections from the screen and the top of the cabinet.
Although you may place the centre channel loudspeaker under the TV monitor, this should
always be regarded as second best. The preferred position is always above the monitor, as
shown.
As an alternative to placing the loudspeaker on or under the TV screen, the speaker
incorporates a a threaded bracket mounting on the rear panel suitable for a wide range of
proprietary brackets. Your dealer will advise you on a suitable choice.
Specialist audio cable will usually offer better performance than general purpose 'bell' or 'zip'
wire. Audio cable is polarised, with two cores of different colours, or often, in the case of
twin cable, a coloured tracer or ridge along one wire to indicate polarity.
Choose a cable of suitable diameter - cable that is too thin will limit the dynamics of the
sound and may impair the bass response. Split the twin cores to a depth of about 40mm.
Carefully strip the insulation from each end, leaving about 10mm of bare wire. If the cable is
stranded, lightly twist to gather any loose strands.
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Subwoofer
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Amplifier
Subwoofer
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